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US 12,364,248 B2Granted
Use of semantic boards and semantic buttons for training and assisting the expression and understanding of language
OwnerLeo Trottier, Jelmer Tiete +1inventors
InventorsLeo Trottier, Jelmer Tiete, Gary Stephen Shuster
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Abstract
Devices for providing language-like abilities for dogs. Using polygonal layouts, audible, scent, visible and other cues, the devices provide an efficient and novel ability to communicate with dogs in a granular manner. Devices for capturing and releasing scents are provided. Novel button designs and functions are taught with particular suitability for animal training.
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A semantic teaching apparatus, comprising:
- a first button and a second button;
- where at least one of the first button and the second button has a scent incorporated into some or all materials used in the button, a housing for the button, or a mounting for the button;
- the first button associated with a first meaning;
- the second button associated with a second meaning;
- the first button and the second button suitable for actuation by a dog.
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A button apparatus, comprising:
- a first button suitable for actuation by a dog;
- wherein the first button has a housing that contains a zeolite bearing a scent;
- a first processor operably connected to the first button;
- the first processor measuring an amount of pressure exerted on the first button to release the zeolite bearing the scent contained in the housing;
- the processor altering its response to actuation based at least in part on the amount of pressure exerted.
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A button apparatus, comprising:
- a first button suitable for actuation by a dog;
- wherein the first button contains a scent-bearing substance associated with a meaning;
- a first processor operably connected to the first button;
- the first processor detecting accidental presses of the first button;
- the processor causing one or more of noise, vibration, scent release, or temperature change in response to the detecting.
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