Pet locating device
A pet location system having a pet locator with GPS capabilities in communication with a wireless network such that a user interface accessible on a common computer network or by telephone is provided. The pet location system includes access to the user interface via a computer on the common computer network or via a telecommunications network.
1. A method of locating a pet, the method comprising:
sending a status query from a user interface via a wireless network to a pet locator circuit located remotely from the user interface;
receiving a response to the status query in the user interface via a wireless network;
processing the response to the status query at a logic module associated with the user interface to determine a battery power level of the remote pet locator circuit;
determining location information associated with the pet locator circuit via satellite signals; and
displaying the location information and the battery power level using the user interface.
2. The method according to claim 1 further comprising:
initiating the status query via a telephone connection associated with the user interface.
3. The method according to claim 1 further comprising:
initiating the status query via a telephone operator in response to a vocal request for the status query.
4. The method according to claim 1 further comprising the step:
associating user data and pet locator data in a database accessible by the user interface.
5. The method according to claim 1 further comprising the step:
transmitting the location information from the user interface to a display device.
6. The method according to claim 5 further comprising the step of:
displaying the location information in a graphical manner on the display device.
7. The method according to claim 1 further comprising the step of:
transmitting the location information from the user interface to third parties.