AI-Powered Animal Collar: Advanced Surveillance Tech

Publication ID: 24-11856923_0010_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “AI-Powered Animal Collar: Advanced Surveillance Tech,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856923_0010_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856923_0010_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 animal collar with improved camera sightlines (U.S. Pat. No. unknown) provided a fundamental solution for animal surveillance. However, it had limitations in terms of static camera orientation, manual adjustments, and lack of real-time data analysis. The present invention addresses these limitations by introducing autonomous camera adjustments, advanced computer vision, and real-time data sharing, enabling a paradigm shift in animal surveillance and monitoring.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The invention's novelty lies in the integration of AI-powered camera technology, multi-spectral sensors, and computer vision to provide real-time monitoring and threat detection. The inventive step is the autonomous adjustment of camera sightlines based on real-time animal behavior analysis, which significantly enhances surveillance and data collection capabilities compared to the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include the use of different AI algorithms, sensor configurations, or communication protocols. Variations may include integrating additional sensors, such as GPS or audio, to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the animal's environment. The invention could also be adapted for use in different animal species or environments, such as wildlife conservation or agricultural monitoring.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in the animal surveillance and monitoring industry, with applications in wildlife conservation, agriculture, veterinary care, and pet ownership. The market for advanced animal surveillance systems is expected to grow significantly, driven by increasing demand for real-time monitoring and data analysis solutions.

CPC Classifications

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

Field of Art

Animal tracking and monitoring technologies, specifically wearable devices with integrated camera and sensing systems for animal surveillance, encompassing veterinary technology, wildlife research, and animal behavior monitoring

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled practitioner with expertise in electrical engineering, computer vision, embedded systems design, and animal behavior monitoring technologies, possessing knowledge of sensor integration, machine learning, and miniaturized electronic systems

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill would recognize that integrating AI-powered camera systems and advanced sensing technologies into animal collars represents a predictable technological evolution of the source patent's foundational design. The core structural elements of the animal collar remain consistent, with incremental improvements in sensing and computational capabilities that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner. The PTD's variations represent natural extensions of existing tracking and monitoring technologies using well-established engineering principles.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Adjustable platform within an animal collar supporting camera mounting
PTD Variation
AI-powered camera system with autonomous sightline adjustment capabilities
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would find it obvious to incorporate computer-controlled positioning mechanisms into an existing adjustable camera platform, as adaptive sensing technologies are well-known in the art of electronic monitoring systems
Source Patent Element
Tracking and location device integrated into animal collar
PTD Variation
Multi-spectral sensor system with machine learning-based behavior analysis
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending basic tracking functionality to include advanced sensing and computational analysis represents a predictable technological progression using known computer vision and machine learning techniques
Source Patent Element
Secure locking mechanism preventing collar tampering
PTD Variation
Networked surveillance system enabling collaborative data sharing across multiple animal collars
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing networked communication protocols is a straightforward engineering design choice that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner familiar with modern wireless communication and sensor networking technologies
Source Patent Element
Flexible bracing system supporting camera mounting
PTD Variation
Modular, interchangeable camera module system with upgradeable capabilities
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize that creating a standardized, modular mounting interface represents a logical extension of existing mechanical design principles in wearable electronic systems
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856923 and the disclosed technological variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed innovations obvious and therefore unpatentable. The incremental advancements in AI-powered sensing, computer vision, and modular design represent predictable technological progressions that do not meet the non-obviousness requirements of 35 U.S.C. ยง 103.

Original Patent Information

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