| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 119718000 | Responsive to voice (e.g., bark, cry, etc.) of animal | 13 |
| 20080264349 | Kennel with automatically opening door - The general goal of the present invention is to prevent damage to property resulting from the animal's separation anxiety which typically is a consequence of the pet owner's departure while minimizing the period of time the dog is confined. The most obvious objective is to restrain the animal until it calms down. A similar approach would be to reward the animal with a treat once it has calmed down. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20090133640 | BARK CONTROL DEVICE AND FABRICATION PROCESS THEREOF - A device for deterring a dog from barking includes a sensor for detecting a bark from a dog and for generating an activation signal upon detection of the bark and an integral housing. The integral housing includes a reservoir for storing a bark deterrent substance, a bobbin integrated with the reservoir, a wall separating the bobbin from the reservoir, and an aperture extending through the wall for allowing fluid communication between the reservoir and the bobbin. The device further includes a spray mechanism for delivery of a dose of the bark deterrent substance to the dog upon receipt of the activation signal from the sensor. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090194037 | METHOD FOR PREVENTING PET FROM BARKING - A method of controlling a device for preventing a pet from barking, comprising performing initialization and receiving pulse signals from a pulse-conversion unit for converting signals, output from a sound sensor for sensing a barking sound of a pet, into pulses; determining whether pulse signals are within a range corresponding to signals constituting an actual barking sound of the pet; determining the pulses to be the barking sound when the pulse signals correspond to the signals constituting the actual barking sound of the pet, and a total time, which is obtained by summing generation of the pulse signals is within the range of duration of signals having amplitudes more than ½ of a maximum amplitude Vcc in the barking sound, which belong to the previously measured barking signals; and generating shock voltage or vibration when the pulse signals are determined to be the actual barking sound. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20100050954 | Bark Deterrent Apparatus with Internal Vibration Sensor - A bark deterrent apparatus with an internal vibration sensor. The probeless bark deterrent apparatus uses an internal mechanical vibration sensor that detects vibrations induced in the housing. The probeless bark deterrent apparatus eliminates the external probe used in conventional bark deterrent devices to pick up vibrations at the dog's throat and communicate them to a mechanical vibration sensor to be eliminated while still allowing accurate bark detection. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20110073046 | System for controlling animal noise - Systems and methods for controlling animal noise, for example, by preventing and/or deterring the barking of dogs, are described herein. A water source is provided in communication with an animal enclosure, such that the water source is configured to provide water to the interior of the enclosure. An audio sensor is disposed proximate to and/or within the enclosure, in communication with the water source. Responsive to detection of animal noise within the enclosure, the audio sensor causes transmission of a signal to cause the water source to provide water into the enclosure, thereby deterring the animal noise. The systems and methods can utilize one or more selected sensitivity/volume thresholds, and can also include a timing mechanism for regulating the length of time that the water is provided. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110174236 | APPARATUS FOR PREVENTING ANIMAL FROM BARKING AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - Disclosed herein is an apparatus for preventing an animal and method of controlling the apparatus. The apparatus includes a sound sensor for sensing a bark of an animal and converting the bark into an electrical signal. An amplifier amplifies the electrical signal. A vibration sensor senses a vibration occurring on a neck of the animal. A microprocessor performs control such that, when signals are input from the sound sensor and the vibration sensor, voice, ultrasonic or low-frequency stimulation means is output, and has an auto-variable output function and a time band-based output function. A first control switch allows the user to optionally set a type and a stimulation intensity of the stimulation means. A second control switch allows the user to optionally set a time for which the stimulation means is operated. An output unit receives control signals for the stimulation means and outputs corresponding stimulations. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20130180467 | Bark Control Device - A collar mounted bark control device which is positionable about the neck of a dog. The bark control device includes a collar with a housing mounted thereto. The housing contains a power source such as a battery or the like. Microphones are positioned on the housing for detecting the sound produced by the dog while barking. A processing unit (CPU) is provided for receiving the signals from the microphones for making a bark determination. A corrective stimulus is applied to the dog when the CPU makes a positive bark determination. The corrective stimulus can be provided by a pair of electrodes for applying an electroshock to the neck of the dog. Alternatively, the corrective stimulus can be provided by a high frequency emitter, a vibration, a spray, an audible deterrent, or an irritant to the dog. | 07-18-2013 |
| 20140209039 | Bark Control Device - A collar mounted bark control device which is positionable about the neck of a dog. The bark control device includes a collar with a housing mounted thereto. The housing contains a power source such as a battery or the like. Microphones are positioned on the housing for detecting the sound produced by the dog while barking. A processing unit (CPU) is provided for receiving the signals from the microphones for making a bark determination. A corrective stimulus is applied to the dog when the CPU makes a positive bark determination. The corrective stimulus can be provided by a pair of electrodes for applying an electroshock to the neck of the dog. Alternatively, the corrective stimulus can be provided by a high frequency emitter, a vibration., a spray, an audible deterrent, or an irritant to the dog. | 07-31-2014 |
| 20150075446 | PET TRAINING SYSTEM - A training system for a pet of a user with a smart phone includes at least one collar module that is adapted to be fixed with and deliver a stimulus to the pet. Each collar module includes an enclosure, at least one stimulus transducer, and a circuit that includes at least a power source, a wireless receiver capable of receiving an instruction signal from the portable electronic device, and a memory. The at least one stimulus transducer may be an audio transducer, a vibration transducer, an electrostatic shock transducer, or the like. A software application resident on the portable electronic device is adapted to display on the display screen a choice of actuators for the user representing one of the at least one stimulus transducers, and a pet's name in the case of multiple pets. A barking control and virtual fence arrangement is further included. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150122199 | MULTIFUNCTION DOG TRAINING COLLAR - A multifunction dog training collar for pet behavior modification is provided. The collar may operate in multiple modes including a remote training mode, a confinement mode, and an anti-bark mode. In the remote training mode, a dog trainer may use a hand-held remote to apply a stimulus to correct misbehavior. In the confinement mode, the collar will apply a stimulus when the dog approaches or crosses a pre-defined boundary. In the anti-bark mode, the collar will apply a stimulus when the dog barks. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150342150 | Method and System for Remote Monitoring, Care and Maintenance of Animals - A system for remote care of an animal comprises a housing, a mobility portion coupled to the housing and operable to move the housing, a wireless data communications system disposed within the housing and wirelessly communicatively coupled with an external data communications system, and a microprocessor disposed within the housing and controlling the mobility portion. The system further includes a smart collar worn by the animal for effecting a variety of functions. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20160007568 | LIVING BODY STIMULATION DEVICE AND LIVING BODY STIMULATION METHOD | 01-14-2016 |
| 20160015004 | WIRELESS ANIMAL TRAINING, MONITORING AND REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM - An animal training and/or monitoring system and an animal-worn device that is capable of receiving and sending various inputs and outputs, respectively, from/to a wireless mobile device. The wireless mobile device has a software application that allows a human user to wirelessly communicate with the animal-worn transceiver via direct, networked or cellular wireless protocols. The animal-worn device interacts with the applications on the wireless mobile device to allow for a variety of functions, such as the transfer of commands or stimuli to the animal, the transfer of data regarding the animal or its environment to the wireless mobile device, and/or the transfer of instructions from the animal-worn device to an external device. The wireless mobile device may also transmit new firmware to the animal-worn device to modify its inputs and outputs. | 01-21-2016 |
