Automatic training device and method
US6273027A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 24, 1999 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K15/025
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
There are provided a non-punitive, positive-reinforcement based automatically rewarding training device and a method for training an animal or patient to reduce exhibition of an undesired behavior in a caretaker's absence. The training device delivers rewards automatically at an interval of time, in response to a detected desired behavior and/or in response to a reduction or absence of a undesired behavior. The animal's general behavior is monitored with behavior detectors and one or more desired and/or undesired behaviors are targeted. An interval of time between the delivery of consecutive rewards may be modulated as a function of the targeted behaviors that are detected.
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