A livestock ear tag system is disclosed herein. An example tag includes a flexible substrate having a first end and a second end, a solar panel coupled to the first end on a first surface, a rigid housing associated with the second end, an electronics assembly associated with the rigid housing, a sensor housing that extends from the rigid plate, the sensor housing comprising two pin receivers that extend in opposing directions relative to one another, the two pin receivers each adapted to receive a pin that secures the device to an ear of an animal.
A livestock ear tag system is disclosed herein. An example tag includes a flexible substrate having a first end and a second end, a solar panel coupled to the first end on a first surface, a rigid housing associated with the second end, an electronics assembly associated with the rigid housing, a sensor housing that extends from the rigid plate, the sensor housing comprising two pin receivers that extend in opposing directions relative to one another, the two pin receivers each adapted to receive a pin that secures the device to an ear of an animal.
Livestock weighing and isolation systems are disclosed herein. An example system includes an enclosure having a temporary confinement area and a scale for weighing an animal, an identification reader for detecting a unique identification tag associated with the animal, a database for storing information associated with the animal, including a weight of the animal and time of weighing, and a service provider configured to update information associated with the animal in the database upon receiving the weight from the scale and the identification from the identification reader.
Livestock movement monitoring system and method of use are disclosed herein. An example method includes receiving output from each of a plurality of sensors that are associated with livestock in a confined area, tracking a position and movement of the livestock from the output, determining at least one deviation from an expected parameter using the position and movement, and transmitting an alert to a recipient when the at least one deviation has been determined.
A livestock management system includes a first type of livestock tag, a second type of livestock tag, and a computing device. The first type of livestock tag includes both a first long-range wireless transceiver and a first short-range wireless transceiver and is attached to a first livestock animal. The second type of livestock tag, which is attached to a second livestock animal, includes second short-range range transceiver that transmits a unique tag identifier associated with the second type of livestock tag to the first short-range wireless transceiver; the second type of livestock tag is incapable of transmitting a long-range wireless transmission. The computing device receives the unique tag identifier of the second type of livestock tag from the first type of livestock tag via long-range wireless transmission from the first long-range wireless transceiver.
Livestock movement monitoring system and method of use are disclosed herein. An example method includes receiving output from each of a plurality of sensors that are associated with livestock in a confined area, tracking a position and movement of the livestock from the output, determining at least one deviation from an expected parameter using the position and movement, and transmitting an alert to a recipient when the at least one deviation has been determined.
Livestock water monitoring systems and methods are disclosed herein. An example system includes a controller configured to receive sensor output from a sensor associated with an animal when the animal is in communication range of the system, monitor the sensor output to detect behavior parameters when the animal is in communication range with the base station, generate an alert message when a deviation is detected in the behavior parameters, and transmit the alert message to at least one recipient.
Livestock carbon credit monitoring systems and methods are disclosed herein. An example system includes a livestock monitoring device, comprising a location tracking unit and an inertial measurement unit (IMU), configured to be attached to livestock that graze in the paddock. A service provider is configured to enable a user to create a geofence around the paddock, based on parcel boundaries. The service provider automatically generates inventory numbers of the livestock using output from the livestock monitoring device, including location data and timestamps indicative of when the livestock entered and left the paddock. The system estimates vegetation consumption in the paddock by the livestock, based on the inventory numbers and the output of the livestock monitoring device.
Livestock carbon credit monitoring systems and methods are disclosed herein. An example system includes a livestock monitoring device, comprising a location tracking unit and an inertial measurement unit (IMU), configured to be attached to livestock that graze in the paddock. A service provider is configured to enable a user to create a geofence around the paddock, based on parcel boundaries. The service provider automatically generates inventory numbers of the livestock using output from the livestock monitoring device, including location data and timestamps indicative of when the livestock entered and left the paddock. The system estimates vegetation consumption in the paddock by the livestock, based on the inventory numbers and the output of the livestock monitoring device.
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A system for automatically sensing, monitoring, and analyzing livestock to provide age verification and relative vigor metrics. The system generally includes a tag attachable to a livestock, a location detector, and a data processor. The tag senses livestock motion and produces first data indicative of a physical parameter. The location detector senses livestock location and produces second data indicative of the physical parameter. The data processor receives and stores a first aggregation of data of the same type as the first data and a second aggregation of data of the same type as the second data for a plurality of other livestock. The data processor statistically analyzes the first data and second data in relation to the first and second aggregations of data and generates an indication of the age and a relative vigor metric of the livestock.
A livestock location tracking system is used to establish a history of locations of livestock animals throughout their lifespan to determine time spent in pasture, in pens, at feed stations, and/or other locations of interest. The recordation of locations of livestock occurs within the context of a livestock management system that includes a management system platform, a remote computer system, one or more local sensors and/or transceivers, one or more advanced livestock tags, one or more basic livestock tags and/or enhanced basic livestock tags, and one or more mobile devices.
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A system for automatically sensing, monitoring, and analyzing livestock to provide age verification and relative vigor metrics. The system generally includes a tag attachable to a livestock, a location detector, and a data processor. The tag senses livestock motion and produces first data indicative of a physical parameter. The location detector senses livestock location and produces second data indicative of the physical parameter. The data processor receives and stores a first aggregation of data of the same type as the first data and a second aggregation of data of the same type as the second data for a plurality of other livestock. The data processor statistically analyzes the first data and second data in relation to the first and second aggregations of data and generates an indication of the age and a relative vigor metric of the livestock.
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A livestock location tracking system is used to establish a history of locations of livestock animals throughout their lifespan to determine time spent in pasture, in pens, at feed stations, and/or other locations of interest. The recordation of locations of livestock occurs within the context of a livestock management system that includes a management system platform, a remote computer system, one or more local sensors and/or transceivers, one or more advanced livestock tags, one or more basic livestock tags and/or enhanced basic livestock tags, and one or more mobile devices.
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Electronic devices for animal tracking programmed to use short-range wireless communications technology; electronic devices for monitoring the weight, temperature, blood pressure, fertility indicators, birthing patterns, feeding patterns, footsteps, and other biometric data of animals and transmitting said data using short-range wireless communications technology; cameras; video recorders; audio recorders; sensors for scientific use to gather animal biometric data
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Electronic devices for animal locating and tracking programmed to use global positioning systems (GPS) and cellular communications; electronic devices for monitoring the weight, temperature, blood pressure, fertility indicators, birthing patterns, feeding patterns, footsteps, and other biometric data of animals and transmitting said data using cellular communications networks; cameras; video recorders; audio recorders; GPS tracking devices; sensors for scientific use to gather animal biometric data
A livestock management system for detecting, tracking, and responding to livestock location and physical parameters, and for determining livestock behavior and physical conditions correlated thereto. The system generally includes a plurality of tags and sensors attached to and implanted in a plurality of livestock, one or more local sensors, a management platform, and a remote computer system. Each tag receives, processes and maintains data regarding the location, activity and physical parameters of a livestock to which it is attached and locally determines the behavior and physical conditions of the livestock. The tags communicate with other nearby tags and sensors locally via dynamic mesh networks and with the management platform and remote computer system via longer range wireless networks. The management platform processes the tag data and produces herd-related data. The remote computer uses the tag data to generate and update livestock behavior and condition models for download to the tags.
A livestock management system for detecting, tracking, and responding to livestock location and physical parameters, and for determining livestock behavior and physical conditions correlated thereto. The system generally includes a plurality of tags and sensors attached to and implanted in a plurality of livestock, one or more local sensors, a management platform, and a remote computer system. Each tag receives, processes and maintains data regarding the location, activity and physical parameters of a livestock to which it is attached and locally determines the behavior and physical conditions of the livestock. The tags communicate with other nearby tags and sensors locally via dynamic mesh networks and with the management platform and remote computer system via longer range wireless networks. The management platform processes the tag data and produces herd-related data. The remote computer uses the tag data to generate and update livestock behavior and condition models for download to the tags.
A livestock management system for detecting, tracking, and responding to livestock location and physical parameters, and for determining livestock behavior and physical conditions correlated thereto. The system generally includes a plurality of tags and sensors attached to and implanted in a plurality of livestock, one or more local sensors, a management platform, and a remote computer system. Each tag receives, processes and maintains data regarding the location, activity and physical parameters of a livestock to which it is attached and locally determines the behavior and physical conditions of the livestock. The tags communicate with other nearby tags and sensors locally via dynamic mesh networks and with the management platform and remote computer system via longer range wireless networks. The management platform processes the tag data and produces herd-related data. The remote computer uses the tag data to generate and update livestock behavior and condition models for download to the tags.
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A livestock management system for detecting, tracking, and responding to livestock location and physical parameters, and for determining livestock behavior and physical conditions correlated thereto. The system generally includes a plurality of tags and sensors attached to and implanted in a plurality of livestock, one or more local sensors, a management platform, and a remote computer system. Each tag receives, processes and maintains data regarding the location, activity and physical parameters of a livestock to which it is attached and locally determines the behavior and physical conditions of the livestock. The tags communicate with other nearby tags and sensors locally via dynamic mesh networks and with the management platform and remote computer system via longer range wireless networks. The management platform processes the tag data and produces herd-related data. The remote computer uses the tag data to generate and update livestock behavior and condition models for download to the tags.
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A livestock management system for detecting, tracking, and responding to livestock location and physical parameters, and for determining livestock behavior and physical conditions correlated thereto. The system generally includes a plurality of tags and sensors attached to and implanted in a plurality of livestock, one or more local sensors, a management platform, and a remote computer system. Each tag receives, processes and maintains data regarding the location, activity and physical parameters of a livestock to which it is attached and locally determines the behavior and physical conditions of the livestock. The tags communicate with other nearby tags and sensors locally via dynamic mesh networks and with the management platform and remote computer system via longer range wireless networks. The management platform processes the tag data and produces herd-related data. The remote computer uses the tag data to generate and update livestock behavior and condition models for download to the tags.
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Electronic devices for animal locating and tracking
programmed to use global positioning systems (GPS) and
cellular communications; electronic devices for monitoring
the weight, temperature, blood pressure, fertility
indicators, birthing patterns, feeding patterns, and other
biometric data of animals for animal husbandry and
scientific purposes said data using cellular communications
networks; cameras; video recorders; audio recorders; GPS
tracking devices; sensors for scientific use to gather
animal biometric data; downloadable software for locating
and tracking animals; downloadable software for tracking and
analyzing the weight, temperature, blood pressure, birthing
patterns, feeding patterns, and other biometric data of
animals; downloadable software for tracking and managing the
birthing, feeding, weighing, sorting, movement, and sale of
animals; downloadable software for the auction and trade of
animals based on location and biometric data. Software a (SAAS) services featuring software for locating
and tracking animals; software as a service (SAAS) services
featuring software for tracking and analyzing the weight,
temperature, blood pressure, fertility indicators, birthing
patterns, feeding patterns, and other biometric data of
animals; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring
software for tracking and managing the birthing, feeding,
weighing, sorting, movement, and sale of animals; software
as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for the
auction and trade of animals based on location and biometric
data.
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(1) Electronic devices, namely, tags for animal locating and tracking programmed to use global positioning systems (GPS) and cellular communications; electronic devices for monitoring the weight, temperature, blood pressure, fertility indicators, birthing patterns, feeding patterns, and other biometric data of animals for animal husbandry and scientific purposes said data using cellular communications networks; cameras; video recorders; audio recorders; GPS tracking sensors, transmitters, and receivers, to be used to track animal movement; biometric sensors for scientific use to gather animal biometric data; downloadable software for locating and tracking animals; downloadable software for tracking and analyzing the weight, temperature, blood pressure, birthing patterns, feeding patterns, and other biometric data of animals; downloadable software for tracking and managing the birthing, feeding, weighing, sorting, movement, and sale of animals; downloadable software for the auction and trade of animals based on location and biometric data. (1) Software a (SAAS) services featuring software for locating and tracking animals; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for tracking and analyzing the weight, temperature, blood pressure, fertility indicators, birthing patterns, feeding patterns, and other biometric data of animals; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for tracking and managing the birthing, feeding, weighing, sorting, movement, and sale of animals; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for the auction and trade of animals based on location and biometric data.
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Electronic devices for animal locating and tracking programmed to use global positioning systems (GPS) and cellular communications; electronic devices for monitoring the weight, temperature, blood pressure, fertility indicators, birthing patterns, feeding patterns, and other biometric data of animals and transmitting said data using cellular communications networks; cameras; video recorders; audio recorders; GPS tracking devices; sensors for scientific use to gather animal biometric data; downloadable software for locating and tracking animals; downloadable software for tracking and analyzing the weight, temperature, blood pressure, birthing patterns, feeding patterns, and other biometric data of animals; downloadable software for tracking and managing the birthing, feeding, weighing, sorting, movement, and sale of animals; downloadable software for the auction and trade of animals based on location and biometric data Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for locating and tracking animals; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for tracking and analyzing the weight, temperature, blood pressure, fertility indicators, birthing patterns, feeding patterns, and other biometric data of animals; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for tracking and managing the birthing, feeding, weighing, sorting, movement, and sale of animals; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for the auction and trade of animals based on location and biometric data
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Electronic devices for animal locating and tracking programmed to use global positioning systems (GPS) and cellular communications; electronic devices for monitoring the weight, temperature, blood pressure, fertility indicators, birthing patterns, feeding patterns, and other biometric data of animals and transmitting said data using cellular communications networks; cameras; video recorders; audio recorders; GPS tracking devices; sensors for scientific use to gather animal biometric data; downloadable software for locating and tracking animals; downloadable software for tracking and analyzing the weight, temperature, blood pressure, birthing patterns, feeding patterns, and other biometric data of animals; downloadable software for tracking and managing the birthing, feeding, weighing, sorting, movement, and sale of animals; downloadable software for the auction and trade of animals based on location and biometric data Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for locating and tracking animals; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for tracking and analyzing the weight, temperature, blood pressure, fertility indicators, birthing patterns, feeding patterns, and other biometric data of animals; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for tracking and managing the birthing, feeding, weighing, sorting, movement, and sale of animals; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for the auction and trade of animals based on location and biometric data
