Chronometric, communication, identification, and tracking tag
US6721681B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 28, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG04G9/0064
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A chronometric identification and location tag for an animal, such as a dog, that incorporates a variety of detection and sensing functions as well as communication capacities. Assembled in a compact form that allows ready transport on a trainable animal, such as a dog, the chronometer identification and location tag enables the location of the associated animal, as well as the transmission and reception of information and data. Specific embodiments include the use of GPS to provide location data, as well as an alternative location system using temporary or permanent antenna installations. Hazardous material, visual, and acoustic detectors and other sensors and/or generators may be used in conjunction with transmission facilities for providing data regarding the animal's environment. Information and signals may be transmitted to the central controller by a receiver and a speaker can provide for audio signaling to the animal or others close to the animal in an audible range of the speaker.
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