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US 2023/0143669 A1Published application
Method and apparatus for selective behavior modification of a domesticated animal
OwnerPaul T. O'Dwyerinventor
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Abstract
A system for training a domesticated animal includes a platform having a detector for generating a signal corresponding to performance of a predetermined behavior by the animal, wherein the signal is transmitted to a controller. Upon the animal performing the predetermined behavior for a predetermined period of time, the controller generates a feedback indicator to the animal and a caretaker message to a caretaker.
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A domesticated animal training apparatus comprising:
- (a) a first detector configured to generate a signal corresponding to a presence of the domesticated animal in a predetermined position relative to the first detector;
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- (b) a controller operably connected to the first detector, the controller configured to (i) generate a feedback indicator perceptible by the animal after a first delay from the signal, and (ii) lockout for a predetermined period, a subsequent feedback indicator in response to a subsequent signal from the first detector.
An apparatus for training a domesticated animal, the apparatus comprising:
- (a) a platform configured to be occupied by the domesticated animal, the platform having a weight sensor configured to generate a signal corresponding to a weight of the domesticated animal in response to a presence of the domesticated animal relative to the weight sensor;
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- (b) a controller operably connected to the weight sensor, the controller configured to generate (i) a feedback indicator perceptible by the animal after a first delay from the generation of the signal and (ii) a caretaker message transmitted through a wireless communication to a portable communication device.
A method for training a domesticated animal, the method comprising:
- (a) receiving a signal from a detector, the signal corresponding to a presence of a domesticated animal in a predetermined location;
- (b) generating, after a predetermined period of time, at least one of (i) a feedback indicator directed to the animal and (ii) a caretaker message directed to a caretaker;
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- (c) delaying generation of a subsequent feedback indicator until after a given period from the generated feedback indicator.
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