Animal training device that controls stimulus using proportional pressure-based input
US11805754B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 17, 2022 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W84/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for training animals includes a hand-held device and a remote device, where the remote device applies a stimulus when a user presses a button or trigger on the hand-held device. The amount of pressure applied is measured by a pressure sensitive transducer and transformed into proportional transducer signals. These transducer signals are transmitted to the remote device, which then applies a stimulus to an animal being trained. The amplitude of the applied stimulus corresponds to the amplitude of the transducer signals; a trainer can thus precisely control the intensity of the stimulus by applying and relieving pressure on the button. The type of stimulus applied is controlled based on the position of a rotary switch on the hand-held device. Sensor data generated by specialized sensors in the remote device may be transmitted to the hand-held device to provide the user with sensory feedback.
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