Method and an apparatus for monitoring an animal
US6418876B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 3, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2503/40
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus and a method are provided for monitoring an animal and having a controller. According to a first aspect of the apparatus and method, the controller has a sensor adapted to sense a movement rate of the animal and to establish a value of the movement rate regarding the animal. According to a second aspect of the apparatus and method, the controller includes a sensor provided to allow establishment of the existence of the breath of the animal, and a heart rate calculation device for establishing a value of the breathing rate regarding the animal.
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