Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to pet health technology, specifically focusing on the development of an intelligent system for monitoring the health and well-being of pets. It integrates advanced wearable technology with artificial intelligence, mobile connectivity, and real-time data analytics to provide continuous health insights and behavioral tracking.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Nowadays, Pet owners often struggle to monitor their pets' health and well-being effectively, leading to potential health risks and uncertainties about their pet's condition when they're not present. Additionally, keeping track of a pet's emotional state, dietary habits, and location can be challenging, especially for busy pet owners. To solve this problem there is a need for a comprehensive pet health monitoring system that integrates wearable technology with advanced sensors, artificial intelligence, and mobile connectivity.
EXISTING SOLUTIONS / PRIOR ART/RELATED APPLICATIONS & PATENTS:
Existing solutions include
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RESEARCH GAP: A system (200) includes a wearable base (104), and a detachable health parameter sensor device (108) detachably coupled to the base that automatically and repeatedly monitors one or more health parameters of a user and, in response to determining a need for a more realistic reading, directs the user to position the health parameter sensor device to another location on the user.
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RESEARCH GAP: It is a device and system for monitoring a person's food consumption comprising: a wearable sensor that automatically collects data to detect probable eating events; an imaging member that is used by the person to take pictures of food wherein the person is prompted to take pictures of food when an eating event is detected by the wearable sensor; and a data analysis component that analyzes these food pictures to estimate the types and amounts of foods, ingredients, nutrients, and/or calories that are consumed by the person. In an example, the wearable sensor can be part of a smart watch or smart bracelet.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts, in a simplified format, that are further described in the detailed description of the invention.
This summary is neither intended to identify key or essential inventive concepts of the invention and nor is it intended for determining the scope of the invention.
To further clarify advantages and features of the present invention, a more particular description of the invention will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which is illustrated in the appended drawings. It is appreciated that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope. The invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying drawings.
The present invention related to a system that provides the facility of real-time, health monitoring of a pet animal using a smart integrated neckband consisting of various sensors, camera module (101), GPS (102), etc., for efficiently measuring the health.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The illustrated embodiments of the subject matter will be understood by reference to the drawings, wherein like parts are designated by like numerals throughout. The following description is intended only by way of example, and simply illustrates certain selected embodiments of devices, systems, and methods that are consistent with the subject matter as claimed herein, wherein:
FIGURE 1: ANATOMY OF PET HEALTH MONITOR SYSTEM.
FIGURE 2: PROJECTION DIAGRAM OF DOG WITH SMART BAND
FIGURE 3: ISOMETRIC VIEW OF SMART BAND
FIGURE 4: SENSORS AND COMPONENTS OF SMART BAND
The figures depict embodiments of the present subject matter for the purposes of illustration only. A person skilled in the art will easily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the structures and methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The detailed description of various exemplary embodiments of the disclosure is described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the embodiments are described herein in such details as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of details provided herein is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
It is also to be understood that various arrangements may be devised that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, embody the principles of the present disclosure. Moreover, all statements herein reciting principles, aspects, and embodiments of the present disclosure, as well as specific examples, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof.
The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of example embodiments. As used herein, the singular forms “a",” “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises,” “comprising,” “includes” and/or “including,” when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and/or groups thereof.
It should also be noted that in some alternative implementations, the functions/acts noted may occur out of the order noted in the figures. For example, two figures shown in succession may, in fact, be executed concurrently or may sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending upon the functionality/acts involved.
In addition, the descriptions of "first", "second", “third”, and the like in the present invention are used for the purpose of description only, and are not to be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, features defining "first" and "second" may include at least one of the features, either explicitly or implicitly.
Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which example embodiments belong. It will be further understood that terms, e.g., those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein.
The present invention related to a system that provides the facility of real-time, health monitoring of a pet animal using a smart integrated neckband consisting of various sensors, camera module (101), GPS (102), etc., for efficiently measuring the health.
Upon initialization of the pet health monitoring system, the pet owner starts by installing the specialized application onto their smartphone or smartwatch, simultaneously, the neckband is securely tied around the pet's neck or connected to the collar. It is carefully created to ensure the pet's comfort and safety. The neckband, which has been integrated with a variety of advanced sensors, carefully collects extensive data during the data collecting stage which is essential for keeping track of the health and welfare of the pet. Known as the Pet Health Monitor, this moment tool merges in perfectly with the pet's everyday activities, improving their quality of life and giving the owner useful information. The Pet Health Monitor uses specialized sensors, such as a heart rate sensor (103) to measure cardiovascular health, a glucometer sensor (104) for blood sugar levels, and a photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor (105) for measuring blood pressure. These sensors are carefully engineered to guarantee precision and dependability in health evaluation. Concurrently, by utilizing sophisticated algorithms and signal processing methods, the neckband carefully examines the physiological signals and behaviour of the pet to identify subtle emotional states, allowing for a more profound comprehension of their mental health. Real-time tracking of the pet's location is made possible by the neckband's integration of a GPS module (102). Additionally, supported by an up-to-date artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced camera module (101), the Pet Health Monitor takes pictures of the pet's surroundings and allows for real-time food habit analysis to detect possible risks or dangerous ingestions. The neckband uses solar power and a rechargeable battery as dual power sources (106), ensuring continuous functioning regardless of environmental circumstances, as evidence of its dedication to sustainability and dependability. After the carefully selected and processed data from the neckband is wirelessly transferred to the pet owner's smartphone or smartwatch by Wi-Fi Module (107), the dedicated application begins analysing the information gathered by the neckband. Additionally, the GPS feature enables the pet owner to view the pet's real-time whereabouts on a dynamic map display.
In terms of notifications, the most important is the constant monitoring of health parameters, where a deviation beyond predefined thresholds results in immediate delivery of notifications to the owner's smartphone or smartwatch. In the event of major deterioration in the pet's health, an emergency notification is automatically directed to the nearest veterinarian clinic, providing immediate assistance and expert care. In addition, the system keeps a close eye on the pet's geographical location, instantly warning the owner if the pet strays too far from the usual range of home, allowing for quicker retrieval and protecting against any threats. Furthermore, if the pet's emotional state deteriorates, a notification is delivered. Also, if the AI-embedded camera module detects any unsafe food item, it sends an emergency notification to the owner together with the image. The health attributes collected by the Pet Health Monitoring System is shown to the user vis application.
All collected data, including health parameters, emotional states, and location history, are stored securely in the cloud for future analysis and reference. The dimension of the invention is not specified as based on different animals and different breed of animals the size of the strap or the size of the device can be customized.
NOVELTY:
The novelty of this invention lies in its comprehensive and integrated approach to pet health monitoring, combining multiple advanced technologies into a single, user-friendly system designed specifically for animal care.
ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION:
1. Real-time health monitoring and sensor integration ensure continuous care for pets.
2. The camera module ensures the pet consumes appropriate food.
3. Notifications are sent when a pet's health deteriorates or if they consume any harmful substances.
4. The GPS module keeps the pet near the house.
5. The dual power source enables uninterrupted operation, regardless of environmental conditions.
6. Automatically notify the nearest veterinarian clinic in case of emergency.
7. Data is transferred to a cloud server for future analysis and reference.
, Claims:1. A comprehensive pet health monitoring system, comprising: biometric sensors, location tracking module, cloud-based server and machine learning-based analytics engine.
2. The system as claimed as claim 1, wherein the biometric sensors configured to measure physiological parameters of the pet including heart rate, body temperature, respiratory rate, and activity levels.
3. The system as claimed as claim 1, wherein the wireless communication module configured to transmit data to an external computing device
4. The system as claimed as claim 1, wherein the mobile application operably connected to the wearable device, configured to: receive and display real-time health, behavioural, and location data of the pet.
5. The system as claimed as claim 1, wherein the cloud-based server for storing historical health data and enabling remote access, analysis, and sharing of data with third parties such as veterinarians.
6. The system as claimed as claim 1, wherein the machine learning-based analytics engine configured to: analyze collected data to detect trends and anomalies and assess the emotional state or stress levels of the pet based on multimodal input data.