Adaptive Animal Collar: Advanced Surveillance Tech
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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
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A01 | A01K27/009 |
| A | A01 | A01K27/001 |
| A | A01 | A01K27/006 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
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
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,856,923 |
|---|---|
| Title | Animal collar with improved camera sightlines |