Animal sensory stimulation with fur impedance detection
US10893662B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 21, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K15/021
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A collar-mounted location sensor and stimulation unit includes a body. A generally planar stimulation unit and impedance-based fur detector in combination protect the animal from harmful stimulation. At least one sensory stimulator is configured to provide at least one of auditory, kinesthetic, and visual stimulation responsive to an output of a location sensor. One or more of a voltage, current, oscillation frequency, extent of modulation, or other output characteristic of the stimulation unit output is varied responsive to the detected fur impedance to protect and benefit both the body and mind of the animal.
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