Adaptive Animal Collar: Advanced Surveillance Tech

Publication ID: 24-11856923_0009_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Animal Collar: Advanced Surveillance Tech,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856923_0009_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856923_0009_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

Existing animal collars with camera sightlines have limitations in terms of environmental adaptability, security, and situational awareness. The original patent addressed camera sightlines, but the new invention addresses the need for specialized features in niche environments and applications.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new invention's novelty lies in its adaptive features, which enable the animal collar to operate effectively in extreme environments and high-security situations, providing a previously unavailable level of surveillance and monitoring. The inventive step is the integration of specialized features, such as facial recognition software, real-time video transmission, and motion detection, into a single animal collar system.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include varying camera types (e.g., infrared, night vision), additional sensors (e.g., temperature, humidity), or alternative materials for the adjustable band and platform. Variations may include integrating the animal collar with other monitoring systems, such as GPS tracking or audio recording.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The adaptive animal collar system has potential commercial applications in wildlife monitoring, high-security areas (e.g., military bases, government facilities), disaster relief efforts, and high-value animal breeding and conservation. The target market includes government agencies, wildlife organizations, security companies, and animal breeding facilities.

CPC Classifications

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

Field of Art

Animal monitoring and tracking technologies, specifically animal collar systems with integrated surveillance capabilities, requiring expertise in mechanical design, electronics, and animal tracking systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A technical professional with a background in mechanical engineering, electronics design, and animal tracking technologies, possessing knowledge of sensor integration, wearable device design, and surveillance system development

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize that the published technical disclosure represents predictable variations of the source patent's core animal collar technology by applying known techniques in camera integration, environmental adaptation, and surveillance system design. The PTD's claims represent logical extensions of the existing animal collar platform, utilizing standard engineering approaches to enhance functionality and adaptability. These variations would be considered routine design modifications within the technical capabilities of an ordinary practitioner in animal monitoring technologies.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Adjustable band with platform for supporting electronic components
PTD Variation
Integrating specialized camera with facial recognition and motion detection capabilities
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would find it obvious to enhance the existing platform with advanced camera technologies, as sensor miniaturization and integration are well-established techniques in wearable device design
Source Patent Element
Collar with adjustable arm for camera positioning
PTD Variation
Adapting camera to operate in extreme temperature ranges (-20°C to 40°C)
Obviousness Reasoning
Temperature-resistant electronics design is a known technique, and a skilled practitioner would recognize standard methods for thermal management in outdoor electronic systems
Source Patent Element
Secure locking mechanism for preventing collar removal
PTD Variation
Real-time video transmission and emergency response integration
Obviousness Reasoning
Wireless communication and data transmission are predictable extensions of existing tracking technologies, representing standard engineering solutions for enhanced monitoring capabilities
Source Patent Element
Platform supporting electronic components
PTD Variation
Waterproof camera housing with shock-absorbing materials
Obviousness Reasoning
Environmental protection techniques are well-known in rugged electronic design, representing standard approaches to improving device durability in challenging conditions
Source Patent Element
Adjustable band with electronic integration capabilities
PTD Variation
Additional sensor integration for temperature and humidity monitoring
Obviousness Reasoning
Multisensor integration is a predictable design choice, with sensor fusion being a standard approach in advanced tracking and monitoring systems
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 103, the variations disclosed in this published technical disclosure would be considered obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art based on the teachings of US Patent 11856923, as the claimed innovations represent predictable combinations of known techniques in animal collar surveillance technologies, utilizing standard engineering approaches to enhance functionality and adaptability without requiring inventive creativity beyond the ordinary skill level.

Original Patent Information

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