Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to the field of pet care and animal husbandry, specifically addressing the challenges associated with providing optimal care and maintaining the well-being of pets in their owners' absence.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
In a busy world, pet ownership brings joy and companionship. The main responsibility of the owners arises, when the owners, stay away from their homes for extended periods. Many pet owners face challenges in ensuring their pets receive adequate care, during their absence, due to work, travel, or other reasons. Traditional solutions like pet sitters or automated feeders may not provide comprehensive care that includes environmental and emotional needs. Pets like dogs and cats need environments, that simulate their natural living habitats. Factors such as temperature, humidity, lighting, and ambient noise levels, seem necessary for their comfort and well-being. Existing solutions have shortcomings, in adjusting these factors, according to the real-time conditions or the pet's behavior. Pets, when left alone for long time, may feel stressed or bored. This lack of mental stimulation can lead to behavioral issues such as anxiety, destructive behavior, or depression. The proposed invention incorporates AI-driven features, to provide interactive stimulation, in response to the pet's behavior and preferences. This system allows owners to monitor their pets, through a mobile app, ensuring peace of mind, also, they can interfere or adjust settings as per their needs. The proposed AI-powered system learns from past interactions and environmental data, to customize care routines, enhancing the overall quality of care provided, compared to static or one-size-fits-all solutions.
RELATED APPLICATIONS & PATENTS
Currently, there are several products and combinations of products available to address the challenges of pet care when owners are away:
1. Automated Pet Feeders: These devices dispense predetermined portions of food at scheduled times, ensuring pets receive regular meals even when their owners are not at home.
2. Pet Monitoring Cameras: These cameras allow owners to remotely view their pets through a mobile app or website. Some cameras also offer two-way audio communication, allowing owners to speak to and hear their pets.
3. Interactive Toys: Various interactive toys are available that stimulate pets mentally and physically. Some toys can dispense treats and engage pets in play.
4. Smart Pet Doors: These doors can be controlled remotely via a mobile app and can restrict or allow access to the house based on programmed settings, ensuring pets can go in and out safely.
5. Environmental Sensors: Sensors that monitor temperature, humidity, and air quality alert owners if conditions are outside of a safe range for their pets.
6. Pet Sitting Services: Professional pet sitters or dog walkers can be hired to visit pets in their homes, provide companionship, and perform necessary tasks like feeding, walking, and cleaning.
7. Pet Activity Trackers: These devices monitor a pet's activity levels, sleep patterns, and sometimes even location, providing insights into their well-being and activity levels throughout the day.
8. Pet Training and Behavior Apps: Mobile apps that provide training tips, behavioral advice, and virtual consultations with experts to address specific pet care needs and behavioral issues.
Shortcomings of the presently available solutions
Automated Pet Feeders:
Limited Customization: Many feeders have a fixed schedule and portion size, which may not adapt to a pet’s changing dietary needs or preferences.
Malfunction Risks: Feeders can malfunction, leading to overfeeding or underfeeding of food.
Lack of Freshness: Dry food may not be ideal for all pets, and some feeders might not keep food fresh.
Pet Monitoring Cameras:
Connectivity Issues: Cameras depend on a stable internet connection; disruptions can limit access or functionality.
Privacy Concerns: Continuous video and audio recording could raise privacy issues, both for pets and their human families.
Limited Interaction: Some cameras offer two-way audio, but the interaction is not as fulfilling as physical presence.
Interactive Toys:
Engagement Variability: Not all pets are equally interested in or stimulated by interactive toys, and preferences can vary widely.
Maintenance and Durability: Toys may wear out or break, especially with heavy use, requiring regular maintenance or replacement.
Smart Pet Doors:
Security Risks: Remote control features might be subject to hacking, potentially compromising home security.
Complex Installation: Installing and configuring smart pet doors can be complicated and may not fit all home designs.
Environmental Sensors:
False Alarms: Sensors may generate false alarms or ignore changes in environmental conditions that affect pets.
Data Interpretation: Raw data from sensors may not always be straightforward to interpret or act upon effectively.
Pet Sitting Services:
Availability and Reliability: Finding a reliable and available pet sitter can be challenging, and there’s always a risk of inconsistent care.
Cost: Professional pet-sitting services can be expensive, especially for extended periods.
Pet Activity Trackers:
Accuracy and Consistency: Trackers may not always provide accurate data, especially if they’re not worn correctly or if the pet is active in areas not covered by the tracker.
Battery Life: Trackers require regular recharging, and a dead battery can mean missing crucial data.
Pet Training and Behavior Apps:
Generic Advice: Apps may provide generalized advice that may not be tailored to specific behavioral issues or individual pets.
Limited Effectiveness: Virtual consultations might lack the effectiveness of in-person training and behavior assessments.
None of the prior art indicate above either alone or in combination with one another disclose what the present invention has disclosed. This invention relates to Autonomous AI-Powered Pet Care System with Adaptive Environmental Simulation
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.
Pet owners enjoy the company and happiness of their pets, along with responsibilities during their stay away for long periods. Pet sitters and automatic feeders are two common ways to care for pets, but they don’t give pets the complete care they need. For pets' comfort and well-being, their living spaces need to be just like their natural habitats. There are lack of solutions, that can change these environmental parameters quickly and easily based on the pet's needs and behaviors.
The proposed Autonomous AI-Powered Pet Care System addresses these shortcomings, by implementing advanced artificial intelligence and adaptive technologies. The system incorporates a combination of sensors and environmental controls, that continuously monitor the pet's habitat and respond to their needs in real-time.
Adaptive Environmental Simulation: Sophisticated algorithms analyze sensor data on temperature, humidity, lighting, and sound levels to dynamically adjust the habitat to match the pet's preferred conditions. The system learns from past interactions and environmental data to continuously optimize the settings for each pet's individual preferences.
Integrated cameras and motion sensors track the pet's movements and activities, detecting signs of stress, boredom, or other behavioral issues. The system then responds with interactive stimuli and activities tailored to the pet's mood and needs, ensuring they remain mentally engaged and content.
This system permits owners to monitor their pet's status and habitat conditions in real-time through a dedicated mechanism, that collects and analyze patterns over time. The identified patterns, predict the pet's needs and adjust the habitat to prevent potential issues. This helps ensure a consistently high level of care and well-being for the pet.
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: SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
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.
Pet owners enjoy the company and happiness of their pets, along with responsibilities during their stay away for long periods. Pet sitters and automatic feeders are two common ways to care for pets, but they don’t give pets the complete care they need. For pets' comfort and well-being, their living spaces need to be just like their natural habitats. There are lack of solutions, that can change these environmental parameters quickly and easily based on the pet's needs and behaviors.
Present invention discloses an autonomous AI-powered pet care system, comprising: A sensor array configured to monitor environmental parameters including temperature, humidity, lighting, and sound levels within the pet’s habitat; A computer vision system comprising cameras and motion sensors for tracking the pet’s movements, activities, and behavior; An AI-based behavioral pattern analysis module for analyzing sensor data and visual information to determine the pet's needs, preferences, and potential issues; An environmental control unit configured to adjust environmental parameters such as temperature, humidity, lighting, and sound based on the pet’s needs and preferences; An interactive stimulation module configured to provide tailored stimuli and activities based on the pet's behavior and mood; A remote monitoring and control interface for allowing pet owners to monitor the pet's status and habitat conditions in real-time and to control the system settings remotely; A predictive analytics engine configured to analyze patterns in the pet’s behavior and environmental data to predict future needs and proactively adjust the habitat; wherein the sensor array continuously collects data on environmental parameters and transmits the data to the AI-based behavioral pattern analysis module for interpretation; wherein the computer vision system tracks the pet’s movements and generates real-time data to identify changes in the pet's behavior or activity levels; wherein the AI-based behavioral pattern analysis module is configured to interpret the pet’s behavior and preferences by analyzing data from both the sensor array and computer vision system.
In another embodiment, the environmental control unit dynamically adjusts the temperature, humidity, lighting, and sound levels within the pet’s habitat to match the pet’s natural environmental needs and preferences.
In another embodiment, the interactive stimulation module provides stimuli, such as visual, auditory, or physical activities, tailored to the pet’s mood and engagement needs based on data received from the AI-based behavioral pattern analysis module.
In another embodiment, the remote monitoring and control interface provides pet owners with live video feeds, real-time environmental data, and behavioral insights into the pet's condition.
In another embodiment, the predictive analytics engine identifies patterns in the pet's historical behavior and environmental preferences to predict future needs, and automatically adjusts the habitat conditions accordingly.
In another embodiment, the predictive analytics engine is further configured to alert the owner of potential behavioral issues or environmental imbalances through the remote monitoring and control interface.
In another embodiment, the AI-based behavioral pattern analysis module adapts and refines its behavior prediction and environmental adjustment algorithms over time based on continuous monitoring of the pet.
In another embodiment, the computer vision system includes facial recognition capabilities for identifying stress, boredom, or other emotional states in the pet and the environmental control unit is capable of simulating natural habitats by adjusting multiple environmental parameters simultaneously based on the pet’s species, health, and preferences.
In another embodiment, the interactive stimulation module is integrated with physical objects, such as toys or feeders, to provide the pet with physical activities in response to behavioral cues; the remote monitoring and control interface allows the owner to trigger specific actions or activities in the interactive stimulation module, such as activating play sequences or calming stimuli.
In another embodiment, the AI-based behavioral pattern analysis module identifies and alerts the owner to any abnormal behavior patterns indicative of health issues, requiring further attention or intervention.
The present invention provides an autonomous AI-powered pet care system comprising:
1. Sensor Array: A network of sensors to monitor environmental parameters such as temperature, humidity, lighting, and sound levels within the pet's habitat.
2. Computer Vision System: Cameras and motion sensors to track the pet's movements, activities, and behavior.
3. AI-Based Behavioral Pattern Analysis Module: Analyzes sensor data and visual information to identify the pet's needs, preferences, and potential issues.
4. Environmental Control Unit: Adjusts environmental parameters such as temperature, humidity, lighting, and sound based on the pet's needs and preferences.
5. Interactive Stimulation Module: Provides interactive stimuli and activities tailored to the pet's mood and needs.
6. Remote Monitoring and Control Interface: Allows owners to monitor their pet's status and habitat conditions in real-time and control system settings remotely.
7. Predictive Analytics Engine: Analyzes patterns in the pet's behavior and environmental data to predict future needs and proactively adjust the habitat.
Best Method of working
1. Adaptive Environmental Simulation:
o The sensor array continuously monitors environmental parameters within the pet's habitat.
o AI-based behavioral pattern analysis interprets sensor data and visual information from the computer vision system to understand the pet's needs and preferences.
o The environmental control unit dynamically adjusts temperature, humidity, lighting, and sound levels to create an environment that closely matches the pet's natural habitat and promotes their comfort and well-being.
o The system learns from past interactions and environmental data to continuously optimize the settings for each pet's individual preferences.
2. AI-Driven Behavioral Enrichment:
o The computer vision system tracks the pet's movements and activities, analyzing their behavior for signs of stress, boredom, or other potential issues.
o The AI-based behavioral pattern analysis module identifies these behavioral cues and triggers the interactive stimulation module.
o The system responds with interactive stimuli and activities tailored to the pet's mood and needs, ensuring they remain mentally engaged and content.
3. Predictive and Proactive Care:
o The system continuously collects and analyzes data on the pet's behavior, activities, and environmental preferences.
o The predictive analytics engine identifies patterns in this data to predict the pet's future needs and potential issues.
o The system proactively adjusts the habitat and provides appropriate stimuli to prevent potential problems and ensure the pet's ongoing well-being.
4. Remote Monitoring and Control:
o Owners can access a dedicated interface to monitor their pet's status and habitat conditions in real-time.
o The interface provides live video feeds, environmental data, and behavioral insights.
o Owners can also remotely control system settings, such as adjusting lighting or triggering interactive activities, to interact with their pets and provide additional enrichment.
, C , Claims:1. An autonomous AI-powered pet care system, comprising:
• A sensor array configured to monitor environmental parameters including temperature, humidity, lighting, and sound levels within the pet’s habitat;
• A computer vision system comprising cameras and motion sensors for tracking the pet’s movements, activities, and behavior;
• An AI-based behavioral pattern analysis module for analyzing sensor data and visual information to determine the pet's needs, preferences, and potential issues;
• An environmental control unit configured to adjust environmental parameters such as temperature, humidity, lighting, and sound based on the pet’s needs and preferences;
• An interactive stimulation module configured to provide tailored stimuli and activities based on the pet's behavior and mood;
• A remote monitoring and control interface for allowing pet owners to monitor the pet's status and habitat conditions in real-time and to control the system settings remotely;
• A predictive analytics engine configured to analyze patterns in the pet’s behavior and environmental data to predict future needs and proactively adjust the habitat;
wherein the sensor array continuously collects data on environmental parameters and transmits the data to the AI-based behavioral pattern analysis module for interpretation;
wherein the computer vision system tracks the pet’s movements and generates real-time data to identify changes in the pet's behavior or activity levels;
wherein the AI-based behavioral pattern analysis module is configured to interpret the pet’s behavior and preferences by analyzing data from both the sensor array and computer vision system.
2. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the environmental control unit dynamically adjusts the temperature, humidity, lighting, and sound levels within the pet’s habitat to match the pet’s natural environmental needs and preferences.
3. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the interactive stimulation module provides stimuli, such as visual, auditory, or physical activities, tailored to the pet’s mood and engagement needs based on data received from the AI-based behavioral pattern analysis module.
4. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the remote monitoring and control interface provides pet owners with live video feeds, real-time environmental data, and behavioral insights into the pet's condition.
5. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the predictive analytics engine identifies patterns in the pet's historical behavior and environmental preferences to predict future needs, and automatically adjusts the habitat conditions accordingly.
6. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the predictive analytics engine is further configured to alert the owner of potential behavioral issues or environmental imbalances through the remote monitoring and control interface.
7. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the AI-based behavioral pattern analysis module adapts and refines its behavior prediction and environmental adjustment algorithms over time based on continuous monitoring of the pet.
8. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the computer vision system includes facial recognition capabilities for identifying stress, boredom, or other emotional states in the pet and the environmental control unit is capable of simulating natural habitats by adjusting multiple environmental parameters simultaneously based on the pet’s species, health, and preferences.
9. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the interactive stimulation module is integrated with physical objects, such as toys or feeders, to provide the pet with physical activities in response to behavioral cues; the remote monitoring and control interface allows the owner to trigger specific actions or activities in the interactive stimulation module, such as activating play sequences or calming stimuli.
10. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the AI-based behavioral pattern analysis module identifies and alerts the owner to any abnormal behavior patterns indicative of health issues, requiring further attention or intervention.