Animal control system having correction monitor
US8006649B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 14, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K15/023
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A receiver for an animal control system having a correction monitor which indicates that the animal has attempted to challenge the system, as determined by the occurrence of one or more correction events within a specified period of time. A correction event occurs when a stimulus is applied to the animal. The stimulus may be an audible alert, or may be an electrical shock. The correction monitor is operative to monitor correction events and to provide an indication that an event has occurred. In one embodiment, the correction event can be signaled to a user at the receiver by use of an LED or other indicator or display which is latched on for a defined period of time. In another embodiment, the correction event can be signaled to a user at a central location, such as by an indicator or display in the animal owner's house. The correction event may also be signaled remotely via a communications path or network, and displayed in any suitable manner at one or more remote locations. The time of correction events and location information can be provided in association with the event indication.
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