Methods and systems to dissuade animals from an area
US8816863B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01M29/10
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for generating a laser beam illuminating a space around an object are provided. The laser beam illuminates an animal that is approaching the object in the space. The laser beam is generated by a laser illuminating at least a first micro-mirror that moves under control of a processor. Additional micro-mirrors are contemplated. The laser beam reflected from the moving micro-mirror illuminates the space around the object. Laser, processor and micro-mirrors are dimensioned to illuminate with a high probability an area with a cross-section perpendicular to a laser beam of 10 cm by 10 cm inside the space at a distance of up to 200 meters from the laser or farther.
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