Advanced Animal Collar for Extreme Environment Monitoring

Publication ID: 24-11856923_0004_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Animal Collar for Extreme Environment Monitoring,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856923_0004_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856923_0004_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,856,923.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent, 'Animal collar with improved camera sightlines,' provides a basic framework for animal collars with cameras. However, these collars may not be suitable for specialized environments, such as high-security areas, disaster relief zones, or extreme weather conditions. The present invention addresses these limitations by introducing adaptations that enable the animal collar to operate effectively in these unique environments.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The present invention introduces novel adaptations to the original animal collar design, enabling it to operate effectively in specialized environments. The inventive step lies in the specific combinations of features and configurations that address the unique challenges of these environments, such as weather-resistance, secure locking mechanisms, and frequency-hopping transmission protocols.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention may include additional features, such as environmental sensors, communication modules, or power harvesting systems, to further enhance the functionality of the animal collar in specialized environments. Variations of the invention may also include different materials, designs, or manufacturing processes to optimize the performance and cost-effectiveness of the animal collar systems.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The present invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including wildlife monitoring, disaster relief, high-security surveillance, and environmental research. The market for animal collar systems adapted for specialized environments is expected to grow as the need for effective monitoring and tracking solutions in these areas increases.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01K27/009
A A01 A01K27/001
A A01 A01K27/006

Field of Art

Animal tracking and monitoring systems, specifically wearable technology for animal surveillance with integrated camera and communication systems, focusing on collar-based tracking devices

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with expertise in veterinary technology, embedded systems design, and wireless communication, possessing knowledge of animal tracking methodologies, sensor integration, and ruggedized electronic packaging

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core animal collar technology by applying known design modifications to address specific environmental challenges. The fundamental collar architecture remains consistent, with incremental improvements in camera positioning, transmission protocols, and environmental adaptability. These variations represent standard engineering problem-solving approaches within the animal tracking technology domain.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Adjustable platform supporting camera mounting arm
PTD Variation
Configuring camera for low-light and high-altitude image capture
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying sensor characteristics is a routine design choice for a PHOSITA, representing predictable optimization of existing camera mounting technology
Source Patent Element
Secure locking mechanism preventing collar removal
PTD Variation
Implementing key-based access control for high-security monitoring scenarios
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending access control techniques is a standard security engineering approach with known implementation strategies
Source Patent Element
Wireless communication platform on animal collar
PTD Variation
Frequency-hopping transmission protocol for interference mitigation
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying standard wireless communication techniques to improve signal reliability represents a predictable solution to known interference challenges
Source Patent Element
Platform supporting electronic components
PTD Variation
Integrating environmental sensors and GPS tracking capabilities
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding complementary sensing technologies is a routine design enhancement within embedded system development
Source Patent Element
Adjustable band for animal collar
PTD Variation
Weather-resistant materials and configurations for extreme environment deployment
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting material selection and structural design for environmental resilience represents standard engineering problem-solving
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856923, a person having ordinary skill in animal tracking technology would find the variations disclosed herein to be obvious modifications representing predictable technological extensions. The incremental improvements in camera positioning, communication protocols, and environmental adaptability do not rise to the level of non-obvious innovation, thereby rendering potential derivative claims obvious under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,923
TitleAnimal collar with improved camera sightlines