Apparatus, system, and method for tracking animals

Abstract

An apparatus, system, and method for tracking animals. The present invention comprises: a card, having: mailing information and a tracking module, including: a storing module that stores location information; instructions; a display module that displays location information; an activation module that activates the tracking module; a reception module that receives location information; a data collection module that collects location data; a transmission module that transmits location information and data; and a reset module that resets location information; a card labeling module that labels a card. The invention comprises the steps of: providing a card having a tracking module; associating the card with a recipient; mailing the card to the recipient; enabling the recipient to activate the tracking module; acquiring location information upon activation of the tracking module; storing the location information; and enabling the recipient to mail, return, and forward the card.

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.