Transmitters for animals and methods for transmitting from animals
US11278004B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 31, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02N2/186
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Animal transmitters are provided that can include: a transducer configured to transmit a signal; process circuitry coupled to the transducer; and an energy harvesting element coupled to the process circuitry. Animals having a transmitter coupled thereto are also provided with the transmitter including an energy harvesting element in operational alignment with the animal's musculoskeletal system. Methods for transmitting the location of an animal are also provided with the methods including: coupling a transmitter powered by an energy harvesting element to the animal; and monitoring the transmissions of the transmitter.
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