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System and method for canine training

a canine training and system technology, applied in the field of computer-aided training and management, can solve the problems of poor punishment training method, limited capability of other prior art systems, and inability to provide a training method for dogs, and achieve the effect of increasing the vocabulary of dogs

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-09-07
NEST LABS
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[0008] In one embodiment, a video device (or devices) and / or loudspeakers are used to provide training commands. The dog collar and / or one or more training toys, video monitors, etc. are fitted with wireless instrumentation to provide feedback regarding the dog's response to the training commands. In one embodiment, a computer-controlled treat dispenser is used to reward the dog. The training system can be used to entertain the dog, to train the dog to perform specific tasks, to train behaviors, and / or to increase the dog's vocabulary.

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This type of training device does not provide a method for allowing the dog to return to within the established area in the event it escapes, without receiving correction.
These and other prior art systems are limited in capability and are primarily designed to correct specific unwanted behaviors.
Moreover, it is well known that punishment training is a poor method of training and often leads to behavioral problems.

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[0031]FIG. 1 shows various elements of a dog training and management system 100 for managing a pet or animal such as a dog 101. For purposes of explanation, and not by way of limitation, the system 100 is described herein as a training system and a dog management system. One of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that various aspects of the system 100 can also be used for cats, other pets, farm animals, livestock, zoo animals, etc. The system 100 includes a computer system 103 to control the system 100 and, to collect data, and to provide data for the owner / trainer. The system typically includes a wireless collar 102 and a wireless base unit 104. The base unit 104 is provided to the computer 103 and allows the computer 103 to communicate with the collar 102. In one embodiment, the collar 102 communicates with a Radio Frequency ID (RFID) tag embedded in the dog 101. The RFID tag provides an identification code to identify the dog 101. The collar 102 reads the RFID tag and relays...

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Abstract

A computer-aided training and management system that uses a computer or other processor in wireless communication with an instrumented dog collar and / or optionally, one or more dog interaction devices, such as, for example, video monitors, loudspeakers, video cameras, training toys (e.g., ball, bone, moving toy, etc.), an animatronics “trainer,” a treat dispenser, a food dispensing and monitoring device, a water dispensing and monitoring device, tracking devices, a dog door, dog-monitoring doghouse, a dog-monitoring dog toilet, is described. In one embodiment, the instrumented dog collar is in two-way communication with a central computer system.

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REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a divisional of application Ser. No. 10 / 893,549, filed Jul. 15, 2004, titled “TRAINING, MANAGEMENT, AND / OR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM FOR CANINES, FELINES, OR OTHER ANIMALS,” the entire contents of which is hereby incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention relates to systems for computer-aided training and management of dogs, cats, and other animals. [0004] 2. Description of the Related Art [0005] Electronic dog training collars that provide warning sounds, followed by some form of punishment for the purpose of training dogs not to engage in nuisance barking are well known. This type of system is activated when a dog's barking sound is picked up from the dog's throat area by a sound-sensing device located on a dog collar. Electronic dog training collars that provide warning sounds, followed by some form of punishment for the purpose of training dogs to stay...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A01K15/02G01S19/17G01S19/34
CPCA01K15/02A01K15/021G01S1/70G01S5/0027G01S13/825G01S13/86G01S15/025Y10S119/908G01S15/86G01S2201/01G01S1/7038G01S1/7034
Inventor KATES, LAWRENCE
Owner NEST LABS
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