Animal sensory stimulation with fur differential impedance detection
US11516994B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 19, 2021 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/38
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A collar-mounted location sensor and stimulation unit includes a body. A generally planar stimulation unit and differential 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 differential impedance to protect and benefit both the body and mind of the animal.
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