Device and method of automatic classification of animal behaviors using vocalizations
US10806129B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 2, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16H50/20
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The field of this invention is classifying animal behaviors. In particular the fields of this invention include using animals in vivariums, such as rodents, particularly mice. Animal behaviors are classified according to behaviors consistent with healthy or unhealthy organs or locations within organs, such as the brain. Injected neoplastic cells may be used to create an unhealthy organ or location within an organ. Classifications also include responses to different therapies. The behavior of the animals is observed using fully automatic, continuous monitoring using per-cage ultrasonic and video sensors, where behavior recording is free of human, manual actions. Observed behavior is consistent with healthy or unhealthy behaviors specific to the injection site. Both positive and negative baseline behaviors are collected, typically using the same system or method. Classification is responsive to differences between treated and untreated animals, comparing to both the positive and negative baselines, using multi-dimensional analysis.
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