Method and system for remote monitoring, care and maintenance of animals
View Patent ↗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.
1. A system for remote care of an animal comprising:
a housing;
a mobility portion coupled to the housing and operable to move the housing;
a wireless data communication system disposed within the housing and wirelessly communicatively coupled with an external data communications system; and
a microprocessor in communication with the wireless data communication system disposed within the housing and controlling the mobility portion.
2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a smart collar to be worn by the animal, the smart collar operable to determine a geo-location of the animal and transmit the information to the microprocessor.
3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a smart collar to be worn by the animal, the smart collar operable to recognize barking by the animal, transmit the bark information to the microprocessor, and the microprocessor being operable to take action based on the bark information.
4. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a smart collar to be worn by the animal, the smart collar operable to recognize barking by the animal, transmit the bark information to the microprocessor, and the microprocessor being operable to receive and analyze images, and take action based on an analysis of the images.
5. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a smart collar to be worn by the animal, the smart collar operable to recognize prolonged barking by the animal, transmit the bark information to the microprocessor, receive an instruction from the microprocessor, and administer a minor electric shock to the animal to halt barking.
6. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a smart collar to be worn by the animal, the smart collar operable to recognize prolonged barking by the animal, transmit the bark information to the microprocessor, receive an instruction from the microprocessor, and issue calming audible reassurances to the animal to halt barking.
7. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a smart collar to be worn by the animal, the smart collar operable to detect a hazardous substance in the animal's environment, and transmit this information to the microprocessor, and the microprocessor being operable to take action based on the hazardous substance information.
8. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a smart collar to be worn by the animal, the smart collar operable to detect harmful conditions in the animal's environment, and transmit this information to the microprocessor, and the microprocessor being operable to take action based on the harmful condition information.
9. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a smart collar to be worn by the animal, the smart collar operable to detect a threatening situation in the animal's environment, and transmit this information to the microprocessor, and the microprocessor being operable to take action based on the threat.
10. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a smart collar to be worn by the animal, the smart collar operable to periodically measure a body temperature of the animal, and transmit this temperature information to the microprocessor, and the microprocessor being operable to take action based on the animal's body temperature information.
11. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a smart collar to be worn by the animal, the smart collar operable to periodically measure a plurality of the animal's vitals, and transmit the measured information to the microprocessor, and the microprocessor being operable to take action based on the animal's measured information.
12. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a video imaging system operable to generate video data of the animal, the microprocessor being operable to receive and analyze the video data and determine a proper course of action in response thereto.
13. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a video imaging system operable to generate video data of the animal's environment, the microprocessor being operable to receive and analyze the video data, detect a threat based on pattern recognition, and determine a proper course of action in response thereto.
14. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a video imaging system operable to generate video data of the animal's environment, and a geo-positioning system operable to generate a geographical location of the animal, the microprocessor being operable to receive and analyze the video data and geographical location of the animal, detect a threat based on pattern recognition, and determine a proper course of action in response thereto.
15. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a video imaging system operable to generate video data of the animal's environment, the microprocessor being operable to receive and analyze the video data, recognize and identify a person captured in the video data based on facial recognition, and determine a proper course of action in response thereto.
16. The system of claim 1 , wherein the microprocessor is operable to receive a weather report and take action based on the weather report, and the location of the animal as determined and reported by a smart collar worn by the animal.
17. The system of claim 1 , wherein the microprocessor is operable to take action based on a pre-programmed routine for the animal, and the location of the animal as determined and reported by a smart collar worn by the animal.
18. The system of claim 1 , further comprising an automated stool analysis component operable to receive and analyze a stool sample from the animal and generate a medical summary report, the microprocessor being operable to receive and analyze the medical summary report and determine a proper course of action in response thereto.
19. The system of claim 1 and further comprising a smart collar to be worn by the animal, the smart collar operable to determine a geo-location of the animal and transmit this information to the microprocessor, the microprocessor being operable to determine that the animal has defecated at a particular location, move the housing to the defecation location, and pickup and dispose of the animal's feces.
20. The system of claim 1 and further comprising a smart collar to be worn by the animal, the smart collar operable to determine a geo-location of the animal and transmit this information to the microprocessor, the microprocessor being operable to compare the geo-location relative to a boundary line, and take proper course of action to keep the animal inside the boundary line in response to the comparison.