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Gesture-based animal trainer

US8451130B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 15, 2010
Grant dateMay 28, 2013
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Expiry dateAug 4, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/017
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A gesture-based animal trainer is provided. The gesture-based animal trainer is configured to be used by a person that provides gesture commands to an animal. As used herein, the term “gesture commands” refers to gestures that are each associated with a respective animal training command, wherein a gesture is defined as a selected group of movements performed by a person. The gesture-based animal trainer detects whether the person performs a gesture command and provides a stimulus to the animal in accordance with the gesture command. Upon the animal associating the respective stimulus with the gesture command, the gesture-based animal trainer allows the animal to receive the gesture command regardless of whether the person is within the animal's line of sight.

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