Animal tag system
US9848577B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 15, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61D13/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus for managing animals such as but not limited to livestock. In some embodiments, an ear tag assembly has a tag, a backing member and an elongated shaft assembly configured to pierce and extend through an outer ear (auricle) of the animal. A first temperature sensor is disposed within the shaft assembly to obtain an ear temperature measurement of the animal. A second temperature sensor obtains an ambient temperature measurement adjacent the animal. A control circuit accumulates temperature data from the first and second temperature sensors in a tag memory for subsequent transfer, via a wireless communication network, to a data collection unit. Additional sensors may be utilized. In some cases, the backing member may house a battery to power the control circuit. The backing member may be removably attachable to the shaft to allow replacement of the battery.
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