System and Method for Remotely Controlling An Animal Feeder

A remote control system for controlling an electro-mechanical actuator coupled to an animal feeder using a mobile device, the remote control system comprising:

• a first wireless communication interface operable to communicate with a second wireless communication interface in the mobile device;
• a memory;
• and
• a processor operable to:
• receive a set timer command from the mobile device;
• set timers in response to the received set timer command;
• store timer settings in the memory;
• and
• actuate the electro-mechanical actuator of the animal feeder to dispense animal feed in response to the timer settings.

A remote control system for controlling a controlled device using a mobile device, the remote control system comprising:

• a wireless communication interface operable to communicate with the mobile device;
• a memory;
• and
• a processor operable to execute program instructions stored in the memory and:
• receive set timer commands from the mobile device;
• set at least one timer in response to the received set timer commands;
• store timer settings in the memory;
• actuate the controlled device at certain time, frequency, and duration in response to the timer settings;
• logging operation status information in the memory;
• and
• transmit operation status information to the mobile device in response to a status inquiry command received from the mobile device.