Intelligent pet clothes

By integrating carbon fiber reinforced polymer with silicone materials and advanced monitoring technology in pet clothing, the shortcomings of pet clothing in intelligent monitoring, health tracking and material durability are solved, and the advanced functions and comfort of pet clothing are realized, improving the Pet safety and convenience of pet owners.

CN119278871APending Publication Date: 2025-01-10ANHUI POLYTECHNIC UNIV MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL COLLEGE

Patent Information

Application Number
CN202411703245.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-26
Publication Date
2025-01-10

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Technical Problem

Existing pet clothing is inadequate in terms of intelligent monitoring, health tracking and behavioral analysis, material selection and design fail to fully consider the comfort and freedom of movement of the pet, and cannot effectively share and communicate with pet owners.

Method used

Pet clothing body made of composite materials of carbon fiber reinforced polymer and silicone, integrating machine learning and deep learning processing units, computer network communication modules, information acquisition modules, positioning modules, human-computer interaction interfaces and power management systems, including micro cameras , environmental information sensors, global positioning system and Li-Po lithium polymer batteries to realize health monitoring, behavioral analysis, real-time positioning and convenient data sharing.

Benefits of technology

Improves the safety and comfort of pets, provides advanced monitoring and health management functions, ensures the maximum comfort and freedom of movement of pets, realizes convenient user interaction and data sharing, and has accurate positioning and tracking functions. And extend battery life with efficient power management.

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Abstract

The invention discloses intelligent pet clothes. The intelligent pet clothes comprise a pet clothes body matched with the body of a pet; the pet clothes body is provided with a pet clothes control device, and the pet clothes control device comprises a machine learning and deep learning processing unit, a computer network communication module, an information acquisition module, a data storage unit, a positioning module, a human-computer interaction interface and a power management system. By adopting the technical scheme, the intelligence and durability of the product are improved; the wearing comfort and the movement freedom degree of the pet are improved; the system has advanced monitoring and health management functions; convenient user interaction and data sharing are realized; the system has accurate positioning and tracking functions; and the service life of the battery is prolonged through efficient power management.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of pet products, and more specifically, relates to a smart pet clothing. Background Art

[0002] With the development of the pet industry, the health and safety of pets have become an issue of increasing concern to pet owners. Traditional pet clothing mainly focuses on basic protective functions, such as waterproofing and warmth retention, but is relatively lacking in functions such as intelligent monitoring, health tracking, and behavior analysis. In addition, existing pet wearable devices often fail to fully consider the comfort and freedom of movement of pets in material selection and design, and also lack effective data collection and processing capabilities. Current status Material limitations:

[0003] Existing pet clothing is mostly made of traditional materials, such as cotton or synthetic fibers, which provide basic warmth and comfort, but are poor in wear resistance, water resistance, and protection. Traditional materials are usually not strong enough to protect built-in electronic devices, and they are easily injured when attacked by other giant dogs outdoors. Pet clothing also lacks intelligent functions such as health monitoring, real-time positioning, and behavior analysis, and cannot effectively share and communicate data with pet owners.

[0004] Using keywords such as "smart; pet clothing; control" to search existing public technical literature, the following search results were obtained:

[0005] 1. Chinese patent document: "A smart heating pet clothing", patent (application) number: 202222602303.3; the technical solution recorded is:

[0006] "The smart heating pet clothing includes a first garment piece, which is an integrated design as a whole. The first garment piece can be opened only from the top of the first garment piece through a zipper. Extension pieces are sewn on both sides of the first garment piece, and a one-piece second garment piece is sewn on the bottom of the extension piece. The second garment piece is provided with four leg holes distributed front and back, and leg covers are sewn on the inner sides of the leg holes. The pet clothing also includes a control component; pockets are sewn on the left and right sides of the middle of the second garment piece, and the opening of the pocket faces upward. The pocket is arranged between the two leg covers. The pocket is fixedly connected to the fabric on one side of the second garment piece with a button, and the fabric on the other side of the pocket is provided with a buttonhole";

[0007] The technical effects recorded are:

[0008] "Prevent the mobile power bank from swaying left and right when the pet is moving, and improve the pet's comfort level."

[0009] 2. Chinese patent document: "An intelligent continuous temperature monitoring device for pets", patent (application) number: 201910975580.9; the technical solution recorded is:

[0010] “Intelligent continuous temperature monitoring equipment for pets, including: pet clothes, which includes a storage bag, and a temperature measuring hole in the storage bag, which corresponds to the pet's hind leg fossa; a body temperature patch, which is placed in the storage bag, and the body temperature patch has a wide part and a narrow part; the body temperature patch includes a panel, a bottom surface, and an intermediate layer accommodated between the panel and the bottom surface, and the intermediate layer includes a circuit board located in the wide part; the circuit board is respectively connected with a wireless communication chip, a switch button, a battery, and a plurality of temperature sensors located at different positions of the narrow part, and the narrow parts corresponding to the plurality of temperature sensors extend out of the temperature measuring hole and correspond to the pet's hind leg fossa; a replaceable adhesive film, which has the same shape as the body temperature patch and one adhesive surface is used to be attached to the bottom surface of the body temperature patch, and the other adhesive surface is attached to the storage bag”;

[0011] The technical effects recorded are:

[0012] "Can continuously monitor pet temperature".

[0013] However, the technical solutions recorded in the above-mentioned technical documents and the related technical solutions currently in public use have not been able to solve the problem and defect of "being unable to ensure the comfortable and healthy growth of pets" existing in the prior art. Summary of the invention

[0014] The present invention provides a smart pet clothing, the purpose of which is to achieve better protection for pets and ensure their comfortable and healthy growth.

[0015] In order to achieve the above object, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is:

[0016] The smart pet clothing of the present invention comprises a pet clothing body adapted to the pet's body; a pet clothing control device is arranged on the pet clothing body, and the pet clothing control device comprises a machine learning and deep learning processing unit, a computer network communication module, an information collection module, a data storage unit, a positioning module, a human-computer interaction interface and a power management system.

[0017] The pet clothing body is made of a composite material of carbon fiber reinforced polymer and silica gel.

[0018] The machine learning and deep learning processing unit uses a combination of convolutional neural networks and recurrent neural networks to analyze the behavior patterns and health status of pets; identify and judge potential safety threats to pets and health problems of pets, and provide timely alerts and suggestions to pet owners.

[0019] The computer network communication module uses wireless communication protocols WiFi or Bluetooth to transmit the data analyzed by the machine learning and deep learning processing units to the user's mobile device, thereby realizing remote transmission of data.

[0020] The information collection module includes a micro camera, an environmental information sensor and a pet physiological information sensor.

[0021] The micro camera adopts the Raspberry Pi camera module V2.

[0022] The data storage unit stores information parameters collected and calculated by various components of the pet clothing control device.

[0023] The positioning module uses a module integrated with a global positioning system to provide real-time geographical location information of the pet.

[0024] The human-machine interaction interface is provided with a touch screen and a plurality of touch-sensitive input buttons, providing an intuitive user interface, displaying the real-time status information of the pet, and inputting set parameters.

[0025] The power management system comprises a rechargeable battery and an energy management circuit; the rechargeable battery adopts a small Li-Po lithium polymer battery.

[0026] The present invention adopts the above technical solution to improve the intelligence and durability of the product; improve the comfort and freedom of movement of pets; have advanced monitoring and health management functions; realize convenient user interaction and data sharing; have accurate positioning and tracking functions; and improve battery life through efficient power management. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the control module of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The specific implementation modes of the present invention are further explained in detail below by describing the embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings, so as to help those skilled in the art to have a more complete, accurate and in-depth understanding of the inventive concept and technical solution of the present invention.

[0029] The present invention relates to a smart pet clothing, comprising a pet clothing body adapted to the pet's body.

[0030] like Figure 1 As shown, in order to solve the problems existing in the prior art and overcome its defects, to achieve better protection for pets and to ensure their comfortable and healthy growth, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is:

[0031] The smart pet clothing is provided with a pet clothing control device on its pet clothing body, and the pet clothing control device includes a machine learning and deep learning processing unit, a computer network communication module, an information collection module, a data storage unit, a positioning module, a human-computer interaction interface and a power management system.

[0032] The main purpose of the present invention is to provide a smart pet clothing that can overcome the limitations of pet clothing in the prior art in terms of material durability, functionality, comfort and intelligent monitoring. Through the above technical measures, not only the safety and comfort of pets are improved, but also an efficient and convenient way for pet owners to monitor and manage the health and safety of their pets is provided. These innovations make the present invention have important practical value and commercial prospects in the pet care market.

[0033] Therefore, it is a technical challenge to integrate smart electronic devices into pet clothing while keeping the device light and comfortable for the pet. Ensuring the stability and durability of the electronic devices, especially under different environmental conditions such as rain, dust and mechanical wear. It can not only provide traditional protection functions, but also integrate advanced monitoring technologies such as health tracking, behavior analysis and real-time positioning, while ensuring maximum comfort and freedom of movement for pets.

[0034] The technical solution of the present invention is specifically analyzed as follows:

[0035] 1. Advanced composite shell:

[0036] The pet clothing body is made of a composite material of carbon fiber reinforced polymer and silica gel.

[0037] The smart pet clothing suitable for pets to wear comprises a shell, which is made of a material suitable for pets to wear and has the characteristics of being waterproof, bite-resistant, and wear-resistant, so as to protect the built-in electronic components and prevent key parts from being worn by other pets or large dogs.

[0038] The shell is made of a composite material of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) and silicone, which combines light weight, high strength and good wear resistance to effectively protect the built-in electronic components.

[0039] The addition of silicone improves the flexibility and comfort of the garment, ensuring free movement of your pet while wearing it.

[0040] The shell design takes into account breathability and waterproofness, adapting to different environmental conditions and protecting electronic devices from water and dust.

[0041] This material is a composite material of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) and silicone to ensure the comfort of pets. This material was selected based on the following considerations:

[0042] (1) Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP): provides the required strength and wear resistance while remaining lightweight. Carbon fiber is a high-strength material that is ideal for protecting electronic components within pet clothing.

[0043] (2) Addition of silicone: As an elastic material, silicone can increase the comfort and flexibility of clothing. This is very important to ensure the comfort of pets when wearing it.

[0044] (3) Advantages of composite materials: Combining carbon fiber with silicone can create a material that is both strong and soft. This composite material not only protects the internal electronic components from damage, but also ensures comfort and freedom of movement when worn by pets.

[0045] (4) Breathability and waterproofness: With proper design, CFRP can have a certain degree of breathability, while silicone itself has waterproof properties, which is necessary for the various weather conditions that may be encountered in outdoor activities.

[0046] 2. Machine learning and deep learning processing unit:

[0047] The smart pet clothing of the present invention has a built-in machine learning and deep learning processing unit. The machine learning and deep learning processing unit uses a combination of a convolutional neural network and a recurrent neural network to analyze the behavior patterns and health status of the pet; identify and judge potential safety threats to the pet and health problems of the pet, and provide timely alerts and suggestions to the pet owner.

[0048] The processing unit can identify potential safety threats and health problems, and provide timely alerts and suggestions to pet owners; receive image data captured by the camera, GPS positioning data, and heart rate data obtained by the sensor, upload the above data to the server, and use the deep neural network model deployed on the server (including a combination of convolutional neural networks and recurrent neural networks) to analyze the pet's behavior patterns and identify potential safety threats. If there is any danger, the danger information and the pet's location will be fed back to the owner.

[0049] 3. Computer network communication module:

[0050] The smart pet clothing is equipped with a computer network communication module, which uses wireless communication protocols WiFi or Bluetooth to transmit the data analyzed by the machine learning and deep learning processing unit to the user's mobile device, thereby realizing remote data transmission. The pet owner can monitor the status of the pet in real time through the mobile device. The module supports high-speed data transmission to ensure real-time update and accuracy of information. The wireless communication protocol WiFi is used to transmit the data analyzed by the processing unit to the user's mobile device for remote monitoring. The Raspberry Pi Zero W is specifically used. Performance: low performance, but very small. Memory: 512MB RAM. Connectivity: built-in WiFi and Bluetooth. Application: suitable for applications with strict size and power consumption restrictions, such as basic monitoring and control systems.

[0051] 4. Information collection module:

[0052] The information collection module includes a micro camera, an environmental information sensor and a pet physiological information sensor. The micro camera adopts a Raspberry Pi camera module V2.

[0053] 5. Data storage unit:

[0054] The smart pet clothing also includes a data storage unit, which stores information parameters collected and calculated by various components of the pet clothing control device.

[0055] Built-in non-volatile storage media for storing data collected by micro cameras and sensors, such as pets' heart rate and activity images. The storage unit design takes into account the security and stability of data, ensuring that data is not lost in the event of power outages or other abnormal conditions.

[0056] The data storage unit is used to store monitoring data, including images obtained by the micro camera and animal heart rate obtained by the sensor. Non-volatile storage media is used to ensure that the data is not lost after power failure. The camera uses the Raspberry Pi camera module V2: 8 million pixels, supporting 1080p resolution. Uses Sony IMX219 sensor. Directly connected to the CSI interface of the Raspberry Pi, easy to install and use.

[0057] 6. Positioning module:

[0058] The smart pet clothing includes a positioning module, which uses a module integrated with a global positioning system to provide real-time geographical location information of the pet. The integrated global positioning system (GPS or Beidou system) module provides real-time geographical location information of the pet. Combined with internal data fusion technology, the accuracy and reliability of positioning are improved.

[0059] Use the global positioning system (GPS or Beidou system) to track the pet's geographic location in real time, and perform data fusion inside the pet clothing to improve positioning accuracy. The positioning module uses the Neo-6M GPS module: Provides real-time geographic location information of the pet for pet tracking and loss prevention.

[0060] 7. Human-computer interaction interface:

[0061] The smart pet clothing includes a human-machine interface, which is equipped with a touch screen and multiple touch-sensitive input buttons, providing an intuitive user interface, displaying the pet's real-time status information, and inputting set parameters. The interface design is user-friendly, making it easy for pet owners to operate and obtain required information.

[0062] 8. Power management system:

[0063] The smart pet clothing includes a power management system, which includes a rechargeable battery and an energy management circuit; the rechargeable battery adopts a small Li-Po lithium polymer battery. The design ensures the continuous operation of the smart pet clothing. The energy recovery technology is adopted to extend the battery life while maintaining the portability of the device.

[0064] The device currently available is a Li-Po battery, a small lithium polymer battery, model LP502025 (500mAh, 3.7V). The device has the characteristics of small size and light weight, and the capacity of 500mAh can provide sufficient battery life.

[0065] Analysis of the beneficial effects of the present invention:

[0066] The smart pet clothing of the present invention not only provides advanced functions that traditional pet clothing lacks, such as health monitoring, behavior analysis, real-time positioning, and advanced user interaction, but also ensures maximum comfort and freedom of movement for pets through the above technical solutions. In addition, the design of the present invention takes into account bite resistance and environmental adaptability, making it suitable for a variety of outdoor and indoor environments. Through these innovations, the present invention significantly improves the safety of pets and the convenience of pet owners.

[0067] The smart pet clothing of the present invention has the following beneficial effects due to its innovative design and functions:

[0068] 1. Improve durability and protection:

[0069] By adopting a composite material of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) and silicone, the shell of the present invention is not only light but also strong, effectively protecting the built-in electronic devices from physical damage and environmental factors; the waterproof and dustproof properties make the smart pet clothes suitable for various climatic conditions, increasing the product's scope of application and life; it provides better wear resistance, bite resistance and waterproofness to prevent key parts of the pet's body from being bitten through, and the material can protect the built-in electronic devices.

[0070] 2. Improve the comfort and freedom of movement of pets:

[0071] By using more flexible materials and breathable design, the addition of silicone improves the flexibility of the clothing, ensuring the comfort and freedom of movement of pets when wearing, which is beneficial to the health and happiness of pets; the breathable design reduces heat accumulation when pets wear it, improves the wearing comfort, and thus improves the overall well-being of pets.

[0072] 3. Advanced monitoring and health management functions:

[0073] Through the built-in machine learning and deep learning processing units, it provides real-time health monitoring, behavior analysis, and potential safety threat identification and judgment; real-time monitoring functions such as heart rate monitoring and activity location tracking can analyze the pet's behavior patterns and health status, enhancing pet owners' understanding and control of their pets' health status; timely identify potential safety threats and health problems, and provide pet owners with important health information.

[0074] 4. Realize convenient user interaction and data sharing:

[0075] Through the integrated Wi-Fi communication module and the user-friendly human-computer interaction interface, including a touch screen and touch-sensitive input buttons, data can be transmitted to the user's mobile device in real time, allowing pet owners to conveniently and easily obtain and understand their pet's status information, monitor their pet's condition anytime and anywhere; and interact effectively with their pets.

[0076] 5. With accurate positioning and tracking functions:

[0077] Through the integrated GPS module or Beidou module, it provides real-time geographic location information of pets, helping pet owners to quickly locate and track their pets when needed; data fusion technology improves the accuracy of positioning and enhances the pet owner's sense of security.

[0078] 6. Improve battery life through efficient power management:

[0079] The power management system includes a rechargeable battery and an energy management circuit to ensure the long-term operation of the smart pet clothing. The efficient power management system and energy recovery technology ensure the long-term operation of the smart pet clothing; the application of energy recovery technology extends the battery life, reduces maintenance costs, and reduces environmental impact.

[0080] The present invention is described above by way of example in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It is obvious that the specific implementation of the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned method. As long as various non-substantial improvements are made using the method concept and technical solution of the present invention, or the concept and technical solution of the present invention are directly applied to other occasions without improvement, they are all within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A smart pet clothing, comprising a pet clothing body adapted to the pet's body, characterized in that: A pet clothing control device is arranged on the pet clothing body, and the pet clothing control device includes a machine learning and deep learning processing unit, a computer network communication module, an information collection module, a data storage unit, a positioning module, a human-computer interaction interface and a power management system.

2. The smart pet clothing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pet clothing body is made of a composite material of carbon fiber reinforced polymer and silica gel.

3. The smart pet clothing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The machine learning and deep learning processing unit uses a combination of convolutional neural networks and recurrent neural networks to analyze the behavior patterns and health status of pets; identify and judge potential safety threats to pets and health problems of pets, and provide timely alerts and suggestions to pet owners.

4. The smart pet clothing according to claim 3, characterized in that: The computer network communication module uses wireless communication protocols WiFi or Bluetooth to transmit the data analyzed by the machine learning and deep learning processing units to the user's mobile device, thereby realizing remote transmission of data.

5. The smart pet clothing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The information collection module includes a micro camera, an environmental information sensor and a pet physiological information sensor.

6. The smart pet clothing according to claim 5, characterized in that: The micro camera adopts the Raspberry Pi camera module V2.

7. The smart pet clothing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The data storage unit stores information parameters collected and calculated by various components of the pet clothing control device.

8. The smart pet clothing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning module uses a module integrated with a global positioning system to provide real-time geographical location information of the pet.

9. The smart pet clothing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The human-machine interaction interface is provided with a touch screen and a plurality of touch-sensitive input buttons, providing an intuitive user interface, displaying the real-time status information of the pet, and inputting set parameters.

10. The smart pet clothing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power management system comprises a rechargeable battery and an energy management circuit; the rechargeable battery adopts a small Li-Po lithium polymer battery.

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