System for locating a lost pet and method thereof
US9119376B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 20, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S13/825
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for locating a lost pet includes: a tag configured to be worn on the pet; a handheld device configured to be connected with the tag wirelessly; a remote server configured to store information that corresponds to the pet wearing the tag; and an application installed on the handheld device and configured to provide a user interface and establish a connection with the remote server. The tag includes wireless communication means and a unique identification code for distinguishing the tag among a plurality of tags, and is configured to broadcast the unique identification code wirelessly. The handheld device is configured to establish a connection with the tag within a predetermined range, receive the broadcasted unique identification code from the tag, and trigger a predetermined routine if the connection with the tag is terminated. A method for locating a lost pet is also provided.
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