Smart Collar Pet Management for RTK Tracking and Centralized Device Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pet care technologies lack a centralized system for integrated, personalized, and efficient management, often requiring multiple disjointed devices and failing to adapt to individual pet needs, with limited remote monitoring and integration with home automation systems.
Innovation Solution
A smart collar-based system that centralizes control and interaction among various pet care devices, including a smart collar with a rechargeable battery, wireless communications module, and controller, which interacts with peripheral devices like smart food bowls, pet doors, and litter boxes, and integrates with user devices for remote monitoring and control, enhanced by RTK data processing for precise GPS tracking.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple disjointed pet care devices are used, then specific functions (feeding, water dispensing, litter box control) can be provided, but system integration and centralized management are lacking
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple previously separate pet care devices (smart collar, food bowl, water bowl, litter box, pet door) into a unified system controlled by a central processor. The smart collar serves as the control hub that communicates with all peripheral devices, enabling centralized management while maintaining individual device functionalities.
Solution Approach 2:
The smart collar is designed as a universal control device that can manage multiple different types of pet care devices through wireless communication. It provides identity verification, behavioral monitoring, and control signals to various devices, making it a multi-functional centerpiece of the system.
2Device complexity
If basic programming is used in pet care devices, then device simplicity is maintained, but advanced customization and interaction capabilities are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs dynamic programming that adapts to individual pet behaviors and owner preferences. The processor analyzes pet behavior patterns and automatically adjusts device operations, while allowing owners to customize settings through a mobile application. This creates a flexible system that evolves with pet needs rather than following fixed programming.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates continuous feedback loops where the smart collar monitors pet behavior and communicates with the central processor, which then adjusts device operations accordingly. Sensors in various devices provide real-time data back to the system, enabling adaptive control and personalized pet care based on actual pet responses and environmental conditions.
3Ease of operation
If basic remote functionality is provided, then remote access is enabled, but comprehensive monitoring and control options are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The system transitions from basic remote control to comprehensive monitoring by adding multiple sensing dimensions. The smart collar and various devices incorporate sensors that track location, behavior, health metrics, and environmental conditions, creating a multi-dimensional view of pet status that is transmitted to the owner's mobile device for detailed remote monitoring.
Solution Approach 2:
A mobile application serves as an intermediary between the pet care system and the owner, providing comprehensive remote access. The app receives and processes data from all devices, presents it in user-friendly formats, and transmits control commands back to the system, enabling owners to monitor and control all aspects of pet care from anywhere.
4Device complexity
If pet care devices operate independently, then device simplicity is maintained, but personalized care for individual pets is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables personalized pet care through self-service mechanisms where the smart collar identifies the pet and automatically configures device operations based on stored pet profiles. The system learns individual pet preferences and behaviors, automatically adjusting feeding schedules, portion sizes, and device settings without requiring manual reconfiguration for each pet.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides localized customization for each pet within the household. Each pet has unique identification and profile data stored in the system, allowing the processor to deliver tailored care to each individual pet while they share the same physical environment and devices. This enables different feeding schedules, portion sizes, and access permissions for each pet based on their specific needs.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a pet management system and a computer-implemented method for enhancing pet care. The system includes a smart collar equipped with a wireless communications module, a rechargeable battery, and a controller. The smart collar is designed to uniquely identify a pet and to facilitate communication with user devices and various peripheral smart pet devices. These peripheral devices provide tailored functionalities to the pet based on stored permissions and authorizations related to the pet's unique identity. The smart collar's controller is configured to continuously monitor and track the pet's interactions with these devices, and to maintain wireless communication with the user's devices. Additionally, the system incorporates a Real Time Kinematic (RTK) base station to enhance the GPS capabilities of the smart collar, providing precise location information for improved pet tracking and management. This invention offers an integrated approach to monitor, control, and manage pet care activities, ensuring an advanced level of care and interaction between pets and their owners.