Animal control device and animal control system including the same

Abstract

The present invention provides an animal control device and an animal control system including the same. The animal control device includes a sensor for detecting movement of an animal, and a visual field blocker configured to block a visual field of the animal and to control a light transmittance according to a signal detected by the sensor.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to animal control devices and animal control systems including the same.

[0002] In detail, the present invention relates to devices and systems for controlling animals, such as riding horses, using sensors; more specifically, to devices and systems for detecting and controlling a horse in a sudden situation where the horse becomes excited. Background Technology

[0003] Horses are one of the most important domestic animals for humans. Long ago, they were simply hunted for food. They are docile, easily tamed, and possess great strength and endurance, making them suitable for riding, drafting, and pack animals. More recently, horses have become primarily used for recreational activities such as horseback riding.

[0004] A horse's intelligence can be trained through repeated learning. Conversely, horses are often timid and easily excitable, making it crucial to train a horse that can be controlled according to human intentions. Furthermore, even well-trained horses can become highly agitated and uncontrollable in unexpected situations. Horses also possess a strong sense of hierarchy; therefore, if the hierarchy between horse and rider is not established, humans cannot control them, posing a significant danger to the rider.

[0005] On the other hand, horseback riding was originally considered a hobby of the nobility, but in recent years, with the increase in national income, ordinary people have also begun to learn to ride horses as a hobby, and horseback riding has become increasingly popular. As a result, the demand for well-trained horses that can be easily ridden by beginners is increasing. Summary of the Invention

[0006] Technical issues

[0007] Horse domestication is estimated to have occurred around 2500 BC. As mentioned above, humans recognized the usefulness of horses and domesticated them very early on. However, for a long time, humans relied solely on repeated learning to tame horses, resulting in long training periods. For this reason, well-trained horses were often expensive.

[0008] Therefore, training a horse is no easy task. Even well-trained horses, as mentioned above, can become excited under sudden circumstances due to their inherent tendencies, or frequently fail to recognize their riders as their owners, leading to accidents. Furthermore, falls during riding often result in serious injuries.

[0009] In particular, as part of the sport or experience, for ordinary people who want to learn equestrianism but are not professional riders, the rider cannot control the excited horse. Therefore, this raises the entry barrier for equestrian sports and is the main reason why equestrian sports are identified as dangerous sports.

[0010] Horses' excited behavior can be broadly categorized into three types. The first is a sudden gallop; the second is a leaping motion; and finally, the third is disobeying the rider's instructions and deviating from the designated path.

[0011] The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a device for controlling a horse when it becomes excited or disobeys the instructions of the rider or rider.

[0012] Another problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a horse control system that utilizes a means for controlling a horse when it becomes excited or disobeys the instructions of the rider or steed.

[0013] Another problem that this invention aims to solve is to provide a method for controlling a horse when it becomes excited or disobedient to the rider or handler.

[0014] The problems of this invention are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above. Other technical problems not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

[0015] Technical solution

[0016] An animal control device according to an embodiment of the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems includes: a sensor for detecting animal movement; and a field-of-view obstructor configured to obstruct the animal's field of vision, and controlling the light transmittance based on a signal detected by the sensor.

[0017] The aforementioned sensors may include speed sensors to determine the animal's movement speed.

[0018] When the animal's movement speed is above or greater than the baseline value, the light transmittance of the field-of-view obstructor can be reduced to limit the animal's field of vision.

[0019] Furthermore, the aforementioned sensor can perform a method including the following steps: a first step of reducing the transmittance of the field-of-view obstruction when the measured speed is above or greater than a reference value; a further step of reducing the transmittance of the field-of-view obstruction when the speed measured again after a predetermined time has elapsed since the first step is above or greater than the reference value; and a step of increasing the transmittance of the field-of-view obstruction when the speed measured again after a predetermined time has elapsed since the first step is less than or below the reference value.

[0020] Alternatively, the sensor may perform a method including the following steps: when the measured speed is above or greater than a first reference value, a first step of reducing the transmittance of the field of view obstructor; and a further step of reducing the transmittance of the field of view obstructor when the speed measured again after the first step is above or greater than a second reference value.

[0021] In several embodiments, the sensor described above may include a first sensor and a second sensor attached to different locations.

[0022] The first sensor and the second sensor can detect their respective positions. When a horizontal difference of more than a reference value occurs between the first sensor and the second sensor, the light transmittance of the field of vision occluder is reduced to limit the animal's field of vision.

[0023] The aforementioned field-of-view occluder can be divided into multiple regions whose transmittance can be independently controlled. When a horizontal difference of more than a reference value occurs between the first sensor and the second sensor, the aforementioned field-of-view occluder completely blocks the remaining field of view except for the lower part of the animal's field of view.

[0024] Furthermore, the aforementioned sensors may include a first sensor and a second sensor attached to different locations, and the first sensor and the second sensor may each include a tilt sensor.

[0025] When there is a difference of more than a reference value between the tilt angle measured by the first sensor and the tilt angle measured by the second sensor, the light transmittance of the field of vision blocker can be reduced to limit the animal's field of vision.

[0026] In several embodiments, the sensor described above may include a tilt sensor.

[0027] When the tilt angle measured by the aforementioned sensor is above the reference value, the light transmittance of the aforementioned field-of-view obstruction can be reduced to limit the animal's field of vision.

[0028] In several embodiments, the sensor may include a position detection sensor, which reduces the light transmittance of the field-of-view obstructor to limit the animal's field of vision when the position measured by the sensor is outside a preset allowable area.

[0029] The aforementioned field-of-view occluder can be divided into multiple regions whose light transmittance can be independently controlled. When the sensor moves away from one side of the permitted region, the field-of-view occluder completely blocks the remaining field of view except for a portion of the other side of the animal's field of view.

[0030] Furthermore, when the sensor is moved away from the other side of the permitted area, the field of vision blocker can completely block the remaining field of vision except for a portion of one side of the animal's field of vision.

[0031] Specific details of other embodiments are included in the detailed description.

[0032] The effects of the invention

[0033] According to an embodiment of the present invention, when a horse performs a specific behavior, the horse can be controlled and guided to calm down by obstructing at least a portion of its vision.

[0034] The effects of the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to those illustrated above, and this specification includes many more effects. Attached Figure Description

[0035] Figure 1 and Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a horse wearing an animal control device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 3 For illustrative purposes Figure 1 A diagram illustrating the structure of an animal control device according to an embodiment.

[0037] Figure 4 This is a diagram illustrating the operation of the animal control device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] Figure 5 To show Figure 4 A diagram of the transmittance control algorithm of the processor of the animal control device in an embodiment.

[0039] Figure 6 A diagram illustrating the transmittance control algorithm of the processor in the animal control device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] Figure 7 This is a diagram illustrating the operation of the animal control device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] Figure 8 For illustrative purposes Figure 7 A diagram illustrating the structure of the field-of-view obstructor in an embodiment.

[0042] Figure 9 This is a diagram illustrating the operation of the animal control device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[0043] Figure 10 This is a diagram illustrating the operation of the animal control device according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.

[0044] Figure 11 For illustrative purposes Figure 10 A diagram illustrating the structure of the field-of-view obstructor in an embodiment.

[0045] Figure 12 This is a diagram illustrating the structure of the animal control device according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0046] The advantages, features, and methods of implementing the present invention will be explained in conjunction with the appendix. Figure 1 The details become clearer from the embodiments described below. However, the invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but can be embodied in many different forms; these embodiments are provided to complete the disclosure of the invention and to inform those skilled in the art of the full scope of the invention. The invention is defined by the scope of the claims. That is, various modifications can be made to the embodiments disclosed in the invention. The embodiments described below are not intended to limit the implementation, but should be understood to include all modifications, equivalents, or alternatives thereto.

[0047] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used in this specification have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. Furthermore, unless explicitly defined, commonly used dictionary definitions of terms should not be interpreted ideally or excessively.

[0048] In this specification, "and / or" includes each component mentioned and all combinations thereof. Furthermore, unless specifically stated in the context, the singular includes the plural. The terms "comprises" and / or "comprising" as used in this specification do not exclude the presence or addition of more than one other structural element besides those mentioned. Numerical ranges indicated by "to" represent a range of values ​​for which the values ​​preceding and following are respectively the lower and upper limits. "About" or "approximately" indicates values ​​or ranges within 20% of the values ​​or ranges described subsequently.

[0049] For ease of explanation and clarity, the dimensions, thickness, width, length, etc. of the structural elements shown in the figures may be enlarged or reduced, and therefore are not limited to the form shown in this invention.

[0050] As shown in the figure, spatial relative terms such as "above," "upper," "on," "below," "below," and "lower" are used to easily describe the relationship between a device or structural element and other devices or structural elements. Spatial relative terms should be understood to include terms indicating different orientations of the device when used, in addition to the directions shown in the figure. For example, in the case of flipping the device shown in the figure, a device described as "below" or "below" of another device can be placed "above" of another device. Therefore, the illustrative term "below" can always include the vertical direction.

[0051] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0052] Figure 1 and Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a horse wearing an animal control device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 For illustrative purposes Figure 1 A diagram illustrating the structure of an animal control device according to an embodiment. Figure 4 This is a diagram illustrating the operation of the animal control device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 To show Figure 4 A diagram of the transmittance control algorithm of the processor of the animal control device in an embodiment.

[0053] Reference Figures 1 to 5 The animal control device 11 in this embodiment includes a sensor 201 for detecting animal movement and a field-of-view obstruction 100 controlled by the sensor 201. The animal control device 11 of this invention can be used to train or tame animals or to control animals. However, this invention is not limited thereto.

[0054] The following description uses a horse as an example of the animal control device 11 being controlled. However, the invention is not limited to this, and various animals that can be controlled according to the invention can also be used as the object. For example, the invention can be applied to livestock such as donkeys, sheep, and goats, or, as needed, to wild animals such as wolves and tigers, or, as needed, to pets such as dogs, cats, and rabbits.

[0055] The field-of-view occluder 100 is configured to obscure the animal's eyeballs, thereby positioning itself over the animal's field of vision. For example, when applied to horses with a field-of-view radius of approximately 300 degrees or more, it is configured to cover their entire field of vision. The field-of-view occluder 100 can be integrated with a mask or similar garment worn on an animal's head, but the invention is not limited thereto. In another embodiment, the field-of-view occluder 100 can be shaped like glasses, or it can be detached from an existing mask such as an eye shield.

[0056] The field-view blocker 100 can control the amount of transmitted light, i.e., the transmittance, according to an electrical signal. For example, the field-view blocker 100 may include a liquid crystal lens, etc. The liquid crystal lens may include liquid crystal driven by an electrical signal to control the transmittance. For example, depending on the initial arrangement and type of liquid crystal, twisted nematic (TN) liquid crystal, super twisted nematic (STN) liquid crystal, polymer dispersed liquid crystal (PDLC), etc., may be used. In several embodiments, the liquid crystal lens may be divided into multiple regions PX. Thus, the transmittance of each corresponding region PX can be independently controlled. Region PX can be an independently controlled region such as a pixel.

[0057] However, the present invention is not limited to this. Any structure that responds to the electrical signal provided by the sensor 201 described later to change the light transmittance of the whole or a part (i.e., a portion of region PX), that is, to impart high light transmittance or substantially block light transmittance, thereby selectively ensuring, blocking, or partially blocking the field of vision of the target animal, is acceptable. In another embodiment, the field of vision occluder 100 may also be a device in which the diaphragm moves according to the electrical signal, thereby physically blocking the animal's field of vision.

[0058] The initial transmittance of the field-of-view blocker 100 can be approximately 90% or more, approximately 91% or more, approximately 92% or more, approximately 93% or more, approximately 94% or more, approximately 95% or more, approximately 96% or more, approximately 97% or more, approximately 98% or more, approximately 99% or more, or 100%. The term "initial" as used above refers to the state in which the power supply to the field-of-view blocker 100 is disconnected or no separate signal is applied.

[0059] Sensor 201 can detect the movement of the target animal. In an exemplary embodiment, sensor 201 can be a speed sensor attached to the target animal to determine its speed, such as an instantaneous speed sensor. Sensor 201 can be attached to a saddle or the like and move with the animal, but the invention is not limited thereto.

[0060] Sensor 201 may include a detection module 231 and a processor 221. Detection module 231 refers to a module that detects a desired state according to a specific method. Processor 221 can execute a predetermined algorithm based on the measurement results of detection module 231 and transmit the output signal to field-of-view occluder 100. Processor 221 may include a central processing unit (CPU), microprocessor unit (MPU), microcontroller unit (MCU), or any processor known in the art. Sensor 201 and field-of-view occluder 100 can communicate via wired or wireless means. However, the invention is not limited thereto; a separate processor may be provided for sensor 201. That is, the processor can function as a control unit for sensor 201 (or sensor module) and field-of-view occluder 100. The control methods described below can be executed by the processor or control unit. For example, the transmittance of the field-of-view occluder can be reduced, increased, or maintained based on the measurement results of the sensor or sensor module. That is, the transmittance of the field-of-view occluder can be controlled by comparing the measurement results of the sensor or sensor module with a reference value.

[0061] In an exemplary embodiment, the detection module 231 can detect the horse's moving speed, and the processor 221 compares the measured horse speed with a predetermined reference speed. When the measured horse speed is greater than the reference speed, the light transmittance of the field of view obstructor 100 is reduced. Conversely, when the measured horse speed is less than the reference speed, the light transmittance of the field of view obstructor 100 can be increased again.

[0062] For example, the aforementioned reference speed can be approximately 30 km / h, 32 km / h, 34 km / h, 36 km / h, 38 km / h, or 40 km / h. When the horse's speed is less than the aforementioned reference speed, the field-of-view obstructor 100 can transmit light sufficiently without restricting the horse's field of vision. Conversely, when the horse's speed is greater than the aforementioned reference speed, the field-of-view obstructor 100 can reduce the light transmittance. The light transmittance can be reduced gradually or continuously.

[0063] Specifically, a first transmittance is set (step S110). The first transmittance can be the transmittance of the field of view occluder 100 in the initial state described above.

[0064] As the horse moves, sensor 201 measures the horse's speed (step S120). When the horse's speed exceeds a reference speed, for example, greater than 35 km / h, the transmittance of the field-of-view obstructor 100 can be changed to a second transmittance (step S130). The second transmittance can be lower than the first transmittance. For example, the first transmittance can be approximately 99%, and the second transmittance can be approximately 50%, but the invention is not limited thereto. The change in transmittance can be performed continuously and gradually or discontinuously.

[0065] As the light transmittance of the vision blocker 100 placed in the horse's field of vision decreases, the horse's vision darkens, and the horse can calm down and reduce its speed according to the changes in the surrounding environment.

[0066] Conversely, when the horse's speed is no greater than the reference speed, the first transmittance can be maintained, and the sensor 201 or processor 221 can repeatedly perform the step of comparing the horse's speed with the reference speed at specified time intervals.

[0067] The invention may further include step S135, which involves waiting for a predetermined time or performing a delay after the light transmittance of the field-of-view obstructor 100 is set to a second light transmittance. Because the horse's speed is greater than a reference speed, the light transmittance of the field-of-view obstructor 100 is changed (step S130), so that even if the horse calms down to a certain extent, the speed will not immediately fall below the reference speed. Therefore, the next step can be performed after waiting for the predetermined time. The predetermined time may be approximately 5 seconds, 6 seconds, 7 seconds, 8 seconds, 9 seconds, 10 seconds, 15 seconds, or 20 seconds.

[0068] Next, sensor 201 measures the horse's speed again (step S140). When the detected horse speed is still greater than the reference speed, i.e., greater than 35 km / h, the transmittance of the field-of-view obstructor 100 can be changed to a third transmittance (step S150). The third transmittance can be lower than the second transmittance. For example, the third transmittance is about 10%, about 5%, about 1%, or 0%, i.e., a state of complete occlusion.

[0069] If the horse does not calm down and continues to move at a relatively fast speed even when the field of vision obstruction 100 is reduced to a sufficiently dark second transmittance, the field of vision can be made even darker. For example, the field of vision can be completely obstructed to forcibly stop the horse's movement.

[0070] Conversely, when the field of view obstructor 100 becomes a darker second transmittance, and the horse's speed is detected to decrease below the reference speed, the transmittance can be increased. For example, the field of view obstructor 100 can revert to its initial first transmittance.

[0071] In several embodiments, even if the horse's speed is determined to be below a reference speed (step S140), the light transmittance is restored to the first level after a predetermined waiting time (step S145). While the horse is excited, the speed can fluctuate repeatedly. Therefore, after the horse's speed decreases below the reference speed, the field-of-view obstructor 100 can return to its initial light transmittance after a sufficient period of time, for example, approximately 10 or 11 seconds, or approximately 12 or 13 seconds, or approximately 14 or 15 seconds, or approximately 16 or 17 seconds, or approximately 18 seconds, or approximately 20 or 25 seconds, etc.

[0072] As described above, in unexpected situations, such as when a horse becomes excited, the rider or occupant may lose control of the horse. Therefore, as shown in this embodiment, without the rider taking any special action to calm the horse, the horse can be calmed simply by using sensor 201 to detect the horse's movement and controlling the light transmittance of the field-of-view obstruction 100 accordingly. In particular, in the case of animals such as horses that are extremely sensitive to their field of vision, structures such as those in this embodiment can be adopted to effectively calm them down.

[0073] Furthermore, in the case of training horses, it is necessary to limit the horse's speed. Since the rider is not a professional rider, it is preferable to move at a speed between 10 km / h and 20 km / h. Therefore, as shown in this embodiment, the field-of-view obstruction device 100 can be effectively controlled based on speed information.

[0074] Furthermore, horses possess a certain level of intelligence and can learn behaviors through repeated practice. Therefore, horses can be trained by learning the correlation between speed and the light transmittance of the visual field obstruction 100. For example, when moving at a speed higher than a specified speed, the training field of vision can be darkened to prevent the training horse from moving at a speed higher than a specified baseline.

[0075] Although not shown in the figure, in another embodiment, sensor 201 may be an accelerometer attached to the target animal to measure its acceleration, such as instantaneous or average acceleration. For example, the detection module 231 of sensor 201 can detect the acceleration of a horse, and processor 221 compares the measured acceleration of the horse with a predetermined reference acceleration. When the measured acceleration of the horse is greater than the reference acceleration, the transmittance of the field-of-view obstructor 100 can be reduced. Conversely, when the measured acceleration of the horse is less than the reference acceleration, the transmittance of the field-of-view obstructor 100 can be increased again.

[0076] Hereinafter, another embodiment of the present invention will be described. However, descriptions of animal control devices that are the same as or similar to those in the first embodiment described above will be omitted, as those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains will readily understand from the accompanying drawings.

[0077] Figure 6 A diagram illustrating the transmittance control algorithm of the processor in the animal control device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0078] Reference Figure 6 Similar to the first embodiment described above, the animal control device in this embodiment has a speed sensor that measures the animal's speed or acceleration, etc., and it uses a processor algorithm to... Figure 5 The animal control device 11 in the embodiments is different.

[0079] Specifically, the animal control method of this embodiment may include a first reference speed and a second reference speed.

[0080] In an exemplary embodiment, a first transmittance is set (step S210). Since the first transmittance has already been explained, a repeating explanation will be omitted.

[0081] As the horse moves, the sensor measures the horse's speed (step S220). When the horse's speed is greater than a first reference speed, for example, greater than 35 km / h, the transmittance of the field-of-view obstructor can be changed to a second transmittance (step S230). The second transmittance has already been explained, so a repeating explanation will be omitted.

[0082] Conversely, when the horse's speed is no greater than the first reference speed, the first transmittance can be maintained, and the sensor or processor repeatedly performs the step of comparing the horse's speed with the first reference speed at specified time intervals.

[0083] After the transmittance of the field-of-view obstructor is set to the second transmittance, the sensor continues to measure the horse's speed. When the measured horse speed is greater than the second reference speed (step S240), the transmittance of the field-of-view obstructor can be changed to the third transmittance (step S250). The second reference speed can be greater than the first reference speed. For example, the second reference speed can be approximately 38 km / h, approximately 40 km / h, or approximately 42 km / h.

[0084] That is, the above Figure 5 The animal control method of the previous embodiment controls light transmittance based on a reference value and a specified time elapsed. In contrast, the animal control method of this embodiment controls light transmittance based on multiple reference values ​​and the interval between them.

[0085] For example, when it is determined that the horse's speed is less than the second reference speed (step S240) and greater than the first reference speed (step S245), that is, when the horse moves at a speed between the first reference speed and the second reference speed, for example at 36 km / h, the light transmittance of the field of vision obstructor can still maintain the second light transmittance.

[0086] As another example, when the speed of the horse is measured to be less than the second reference speed and the first reference speed (step S245), that is, when the horse rapidly reduces its speed as it becomes the second light transmittance, the light transmittance of the field of vision obstructor can be changed to the first light transmittance.

[0087] Figure 7 This is a diagram illustrating the operation of the animal control device according to a third embodiment of the present invention. Figure 8 For illustrative purposes Figure 7 A diagram illustrating the structure of the field-of-view obstructor in an embodiment.

[0088] Reference Figure 7 and Figure 8 The animal control device 12 in this embodiment may include sensors 202a and 202b and a field-of-view obstruction device 100 controlled by sensors 202a and 202b. Sensors 202a and 202b may be sensors for detecting the jumping of the target animal, etc.

[0089] For example, sensors 202a and 202b may include a first position sensor 202a and a second position sensor 202b. The first position sensor 202a and the second position sensor 202b may be sensors that measure the relative position between them, specifically, the relative height or horizontal difference between them. Figure 6 The illustration shows a configuration where a first position sensor 202a is attached to the horse's hind leg and a second position sensor 202b is attached to the saddle, but the invention is not limited thereto. The first position sensor 202a and the second position sensor 202b can be attached to locations that would trigger a predetermined height difference when the horse leaps. That is, the second position sensor 202b can also be located near the horse's forelegs, neck, or head.

[0090] In another embodiment, the first position sensor 202a and the second position sensor 202b respectively include tilt sensor functions such as a gyroscope sensor, or simultaneously include altitude sensor functions and tilt sensor functions. The tilt sensor may include an acceleration sensor and / or an angular velocity sensor. The first position sensor 202a and the second position sensor 202b can determine their relative position and tilt angle, thereby enabling more accurate detection of the horse's leaping posture. In particular, when the first position sensor 202a is attached to the horse's hind legs, since the horse's hind legs are on the ground most of the time, the horse's leaping behavior can be accurately measured. For example, when the difference between the tilt angle measured by the first position sensor 202a and the tilt angle measured by the second position sensor 202b is above or greater than a predetermined reference, the light transmittance of the field-of-view obstruction 100 can be reduced.

[0091] As mentioned above, horses will leap when excited, and most major falls are caused by this. In particular, riders can be crushed to death when a horse falls after leaping. Therefore, when a dangerous leaping posture is detected, obstructing the horse's vision can help calm it down.

[0092] The method for controlling animals using sensors 202a and 202b in this embodiment is the same as described above. Figure 5 or Figure 6 Similarly, repeated explanations will be omitted.

[0093] On the other hand, when the horse's leap is detected by sensors 202a and 202b, the field-of-view blocker 100 can change the transmittance of only a portion of the area. In an exemplary embodiment, the remaining area of ​​the animal's field of vision, excluding the lower portion, can be blocked. As a specific example, when the horse leaps, the upper and outer fields of vision can be blocked to focus the animal's vision on the lower and inner sides, thereby calming the horse and allowing it to land stably. However, the invention is not limited to this.

[0094] Figure 9 This is a diagram illustrating the operation of the animal control device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[0095] Reference Figure 9 The animal control device 13 in this embodiment may include a sensor 203 and a field-of-view obstruction device 100 controlled by the sensor 203. The sensor 203 is a sensor used to detect jumping or other movements of the target animal.

[0096] For example, sensor 203 can be a tilt sensor such as a gyroscope sensor attached to a saddle. Sensor 203 may include an acceleration sensor and / or an angular velocity sensor. When the horse leaps, sensor 203 can detect its tilt angle or angular velocity and control the light transmittance of the field of view obstructor 100 based on this. Specifically, when the tilt angle measured by sensor 203 is above or greater than a specified reference, the light transmittance of the field of view obstructor 100 can be reduced.

[0097] Figure 10 This is a diagram illustrating the operation of the animal control device according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. Figure 11 For illustrative purposes Figure 10 A diagram illustrating the structure of the field-of-view obstructor in an embodiment.

[0098] Reference Figure 10 and Figure 11 The animal control device 14 or animal control system 14 in this embodiment may include a sensor 204 attached to the horse and a field of vision obstruction 100 controlled by the sensor 204, and may also include a reference marker 300 or beacon attached to a surrounding structure such as a fence.

[0099] Horses, especially training horses, racing horses, competition horses, and rehearsal horses, typically move within a defined area. That is, there are situations where they do not need to move to locations outside the defined path. Therefore, the sensor 204 of the animal control device 14 in this embodiment can detect the horse's movement, specifically, it can detect the horse's position.

[0100] For example, sensor 204 can be attached to a saddle or similar structure and move with the horse, determining whether the horse has strayed from the path by cooperating with multiple reference markers 300 attached to surrounding structures such as fences. Specifically, the multiple reference markers 300 can communicate with each other to define a predetermined area formed by virtually connecting the reference markers 300. When sensor 204 leaves the aforementioned virtual area, it can be determined that the horse has strayed from the path. Furthermore, the light transmittance of the field-of-view obstructor 100 can be adjusted based on this information.

[0101] As another example, sensor 204 could also be a location-based measuring device such as a global positioning system.

[0102] On the other hand, when sensor 204 detects that the horse has deviated from the reference position, the field-of-view obstructor 100 can change the transmittance of only a portion of the area. In an exemplary embodiment, a portion of the left and right sides of the animal's field of vision can be obstructed. As a specific example, when the horse deviates from the path to one side (e.g., the right), the remaining area of ​​the field of vision, excluding the other side (e.g., the left), is obstructed to focus the animal's field of vision on the other side (e.g., the left), thereby guiding the horse to move to the left.

[0103] As another example, when a horse deviates from the path to the other side (e.g., the left), blocking the view of the remaining area except for the horse's right side (e.g., the right side) can focus the animal's vision on one side (e.g., the right side), thereby guiding the horse to move to the right.

[0104] Figure 12 This is a diagram illustrating the structure of the animal control device according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention.

[0105] Reference Figure 12 The animal control device 14 or animal control system 15 in this embodiment may also include a user terminal 400.

[0106] User terminal 400 can connect to field obstruction device 100 via wireless communication such as Bluetooth, NFC, or Wi-Fi. For example, user terminal 400 and field obstruction device 100 can establish bidirectional communication with each other through identification methods such as unique identifiers. Furthermore, when there is no signal transmission or reception between user terminal 400 and field obstruction device 100 for a specified period, communication will be interrupted and a timeout state will be entered.

[0107] The user terminal 400 can be set to different modes such as beginner, intermediate, and advanced based on the rider's skill level. Furthermore, the user terminal 400 can receive information such as the user's gender, height, weight, and age. Figure 5 or Figure 6 In other embodiments, the user can freely set the reference speed, the first reference speed, and / or the second reference speed. That is, the animal control system of this embodiment can set dangerous emergencies according to the user's settings, thereby enabling more accurate control of the animal.

[0108] For example, when the user is an experienced rider, the reference speed used to drive the vision obstruction device 100 can be increased to approximately 40 km / h or higher. As another example, for horses used in training racing techniques, the reference lean angle can be set above a higher, prescribed reference level to prevent obstruction of the horse's vision when jumping over obstacles.

[0109] As another example, the animal control system 15 pre-sets a restricted movement area for the horse via software and enables the user terminal 400 to recognize it. The user terminal 400 can set up an application and utilize location-based services to display its current location. Furthermore, when the user terminal 400 leaves the permitted restricted movement area, a field-of-view obstructor 100 can be controlled to block at least a portion of its field of vision.

[0110] Furthermore, this invention can be applied to prevent animals from straying outside a defined radius referenced to a reference sensor (or reference beacon). In other words, the light transmittance of the animal control device's field-of-view obstruction can be increased, decreased, or maintained based on the distance between a reference sensor and the sensor of the animal control device. In this case, the animal's radius of movement can be limited even without a separate fence or collar.

[0111] In an exemplary embodiment, when the reference sensor and the sensor of the animal control device are separated by a first distance, the field-of-view obstructor may have a first transmittance or completely block light. Furthermore, when the distance between the reference sensor and the sensor of the animal control device is a second distance less than the first distance, the field-of-view obstructor may have a second transmittance greater than the first transmittance.

[0112] The above description focuses on embodiments of the present invention, but these are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the present invention. Those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains can make various modifications and applications not illustrated above without departing from the essential characteristics of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0113] Therefore, the scope of this invention includes modified, equivalent, or alternative technical solutions of the technical concepts illustrated above. For example, the structural elements specifically presented in the embodiments of this invention can be modified. Moreover, differences related to such modifications and applications should be included within the scope of this invention as defined by the claims.

Claims

1. An animal control device, characterized by, comprises: a sensor for detecting movement of an animal; and a visual field blocker configured to block a visual field of the animal and to control a light transmittance in accordance with a signal detected by the sensor, the sensor includes a speed sensor for measuring a speed of movement of the animal, when the speed of movement of the animal is equal to or greater than a reference value, the light transmittance of the visual field blocker is reduced to limit the visual field of the animal. the sensor performs a method including:

2. The animal control device of claim 1, wherein, a first step of reducing the light transmittance of the visual field blocker when the measured speed is equal to or greater than a reference value; a step of further reducing the light transmittance of the visual field blocker when the speed measured again after a predetermined time from the first step is equal to or greater than the reference value; and a step of increasing the light transmittance of the visual field blocker when the speed measured again after a predetermined time from the first step is less than the reference value. the sensor performs a method including: a first step of reducing the light transmittance of the visual field blocker when the measured speed is equal to or greater than a first reference value; and 3. The animal control device of claim 1, wherein, a step of further reducing the light transmittance of the visual field blocker when the speed measured again after the first step is equal to or greater than a second reference value which is greater than the first reference value.

4. The animal control apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the sensor includes a first sensor and a second sensor attached at different positions, the first sensor and the second sensor respectively detect their own positions, when a horizontal difference equal to or greater than a reference value occurs between the first sensor and the second sensor, the light transmittance of the visual field blocker is reduced to limit the visual field of the animal.

5. The animal control apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the visual field blocker is divided into a plurality of regions in which the light transmittance can be independently controlled, when a horizontal difference equal to or greater than a reference value occurs between the first sensor and the second sensor, the visual field blocker completely blocks the visual field of the remaining regions except for a lower portion of the visual field of the animal.

6. The animal control apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the light transmittance of the visual field blocker is controlled based on distance information between the sensor and an external reference sensor.

7. The animal control apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the sensor includes an inclination sensor, when an inclination measured by the sensor is equal to or greater than a reference value, the light transmittance of the visual field blocker is reduced to limit the visual field of the animal.

8. The animal control apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the sensor includes a position detection sensor, when a position measured by the sensor is outside a preset allowable region, the light transmittance of the visual field blocker is reduced to limit the visual field of the animal.

9. The animal control apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the visual field blocker is divided into a plurality of regions in which the light transmittance can be independently controlled, ​ ​ when the sensor is detached from one side of the allowed area, the field of view blocker completely blocks the field of view of the remaining area except for a part of one side of the animal's field of view, when the sensor is detached from the other side of the allowed area, the field of view blocker completely blocks the field of view of the remaining area except for a part of one side of the animal's field of view.

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