System and method for using impulse radio technology to track and monitor animals
US6504483B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 10, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B2001/6908
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system, electronic monitor and method are provided that utilize the communication capabilities and positioning capabilities of impulse radio technology to enable people (e.g., broadcasters, fans, trainers, jockeys) to track a position of a horse as it moves around a race track and/or to enable people to monitor one or more vital signs of the moving horse. The present invention may also be used track and/or monitor other animals such as dogs and people.
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