EP3348230A1 - Device and method for monitoring physiological parameters of an animal - Google Patents

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EP3348230A1
EP3348230A1 EP17209143.1A EP17209143A EP3348230A1 EP 3348230 A1 EP3348230 A1 EP 3348230A1 EP 17209143 A EP17209143 A EP 17209143A EP 3348230 A1 EP3348230 A1 EP 3348230A1
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  • the invention relates to a device for monitoring the physiological parameters of an animal and the corresponding method.
  • the invention relates to a device for monitoring the physiological parameters of a large animal, such as a cow, for the detection of heat periods, or the monitoring of calving periods, or a mare for the detection of colic or periods of heat, or monitoring of foaling periods.
  • the document WO 2011/010 922 describes a device for detecting the movements of an animal in order to control its state of health. It includes an accelerometer, an electronic circuit, an energy source and a signal transmitter to inform the farmer of the condition of his animal.
  • the device is placed on the neck, leg, ear or tail of the animal.
  • WO 2014/033403 discloses a device for monitoring the temperature of an animal, comprising a temperature sensor, a motion sensor, a microprocessor, a power source and a transmitter. This device is placed under the tail of the animal.
  • the document FR 3 024 653 describes a device for monitoring the health or condition of a pig, including an accelerometer, a thermometer, an oximeter, and a radio communication transmitter.
  • the device is placed in the ear or neck of the animal.
  • These devices can monitor the health status of animals and detect the occurrence of diseases or heat.
  • the document WO 2013/186 235 discloses an impending birth sensor comprising a motion detector, a power source, a transmitter and a motion detector signal processing circuit for comparison with an impending birth indicator.
  • This detector is placed at the tail of the animal, and Since it is used most of the time in cattle farms, it is called a calving detector.
  • Calving detectors are tricky to install on the top of the cow's tail. They should not be squeezed too much as they may cut off blood circulation. Do not install them too long because the contact of the detector with the skin of the animal in this sensitive area can lead to necrosis, for example, and also because the risk that they move along the tail, or even that they come off, is proportional to the duration during which they are set up on the tail.
  • detectors on the neck, paw or ear, movement or temperature of animals do not lend themselves to a sufficiently sensitive and therefore reliable discrimination of signals characteristic of the occurrence of a calving and / or its effective triggering.
  • One of the aims of the invention is to propose a device for monitoring the physiological parameters of an animal that is applicable to the detection of the heat of the animal and to the detection of the birth.
  • Another object of the invention is to propose a device for monitoring the physiological parameters of an animal that is applicable in a first position to the detection of the heat of the animal, and in a second position for detecting the birth.
  • the subject of the invention is a device for monitoring the physiological parameters of an animal, comprising an accelerometer for detecting the movements of the animal, a microcontroller for processing the signals emitted by the accelerometer, a source of electrical energy and an RF transmitter of information signals developed by the microcontroller, characterized in that it comprises a detection software on the one hand of the heats of the animal, on the other hand the imminence of the farrowing, and a discriminating means for orienting the device on the detection of heats of the animal. animal or on the detection of the imminence of the birth, and in that at different periods of the life of the animal, it is used in different locations on the animal.
  • the discriminant means is a switch carried by the device.
  • the discriminant means is a remotely controllable electronic means.
  • the discriminant means is a software means of automatic recognition of the position of the device at the tail of the animal.
  • the device for the detection of the imminence of calving, is attached to the tail of the animal.
  • the device for the detection of heat, is placed on the neck, leg, or ear of the animal.
  • the detection of heat of an animal is replaced by the detection of another physiological parameter such as colic in an equine.
  • the invention also relates to a method for monitoring the physiological parameters of an animal by means of a device described above, characterized by the steps of: mounting the device at the tail of the animal to monitor the imminence from farrowing and mounting to another location on the animal to monitor another physiological parameter, and vice versa.
  • the device for monitoring the physiological parameters of a large animal consists essentially of an accelerometer, possibly complementary sensors such as for example an infrared sensor or a temperature sensor, a microcontroller, a power source and a transmitter.
  • the accelerometer is used as a sensor of the movements of the animal.
  • the complementary sensors are eventually used to take the pulse or temperature of the animal.
  • the microcontroller receives the signals emitted by the accelerometer, as well as possibly by the complementary sensors, and processes them.
  • the power source provides power to the components of the monitoring device.
  • the transmitter provides the long-range wireless RF link with a relay that is connected to the telephone system or the cloud of the Internet. The transmitter transmits to the center, or the person responsible for the animals, information signals developed by the microcontroller from the signals emitted by the accelerometer.
  • the device for monitoring the physiological parameters of the cow can be used to detect heat and to detect the imminence of calving.
  • the accelerometer measurements are sufficient and it is mounted for example on the neck of the cow, by means of a collar, or on the paw, by means of a strap, or on the ear by means of a label.
  • the measurements of the complementary sensors can be a useful complement to the measurements of the only accelerometer to accurately characterize the hours of the calving .
  • the same device is usable on the same animal, at different periods of the life of this animal, and in different locations.
  • the intervention of the device is not continuous, but periodic, for the sake of economy of the energy source. This period is more or less long depending on the time of the animal's life. For the detection of heat, the intervention period of the device is for example much longer than for the detection of calving, while in the latter case the number of sensors solicited may be greater.
  • the monitoring device according to the invention comprises a discriminating means for adapting the monitoring to the case of the cow and thus optimize energy consumption.
  • This discriminating means is, in one embodiment, a switch carried by the device itself.
  • the operator who places the device at the tail of the cow for calving monitoring ensures that the switch is in the position corresponding for example to a short measurement period and the solicitation of additional sensors. If he places the device in another location for monitoring the heats, he ensures that the switch is in the position corresponding for example to a long measurement period and the use of the single accelerometer.
  • the discriminant means is a remotely controllable electronic means, for example an electronic switch controllable by a handheld terminal (radio remote control, smart mobile phone, or other).
  • the discriminant means is a software means enabling the microcontroller to determine that the device is attached to the tail of the cow, for example. In this position, in fact, the signals emitted by the accelerometer are of particular amplitude and frequency, and after a few minutes, the microcontroller software identifies the location of the device and applies the measurement period provided for the monitoring of the calving .
  • the same device for monitoring the physiological parameters of the animal is used for a short time, for the monitoring of the farrowing, in position on the tail of the animal, and for any other duration, for the monitoring of heat or the state of health of the animal, in another position, on the neck, paw or ear of the animal.
  • the period of surveillance is adapted to the position of the device on the body of the animal: for example, shorter period for the device on the tail of the animal, longer period for any other position.
  • the number of solenoid sensors can also be finely adapted. In this way the power consumption of the device can be particularly optimized.
  • the monitoring device has been described in a particular application to the case of the cow, but it is suitable for the case of large animals and in particular in the case of equines, particularly for the monitoring of horse colic.

Abstract

Dispositif de surveillance des paramètres physiologiques d'un animal, comportant un accéléromètre pour la détection des mouvements de l'animal, un microcontrôleur pour le traitement des signaux émis par l'accéléromètre, une source d'énergie électrique et un transmetteur RF des signaux d'information élaborés par le microcontrôleur, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte un logiciel de détection d'une part des chaleurs de l'animal, d'autre part de l'imminence de la mise bas, et un moyen discriminant pour orienter le dispositif sur la détection des chaleurs de l'animal ou sur la détection de l'imminence de la mise bas.Device for monitoring the physiological parameters of an animal, comprising an accelerometer for detecting the movements of the animal, a microcontroller for processing the signals emitted by the accelerometer, a source of electrical energy and an RF transmitter for the signals of the animal. information developed by the microcontroller, characterized in that it comprises a detection software on the one hand the heat of the animal, on the other hand the imminence of the birth, and a discriminating means for orienting the device on the detection of the heat of the animal or on the detection of the imminence of the birth.

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DOMAINE DE L'INVENTIONFIELD OF THE INVENTION

L'invention concerne un dispositif de surveillance des paramètres physiologiques d'un animal et le procédé correspondant.The invention relates to a device for monitoring the physiological parameters of an animal and the corresponding method.

Plus particulièrement l'invention concerne un dispositif de surveillance des paramètres physiologiques d'un animal de grande taille, tel qu'une vache, pour la détection des périodes de chaleurs, ou la surveillance des périodes de vêlage, ou qu'une jument pour la détection des coliques ou des périodes de chaleurs, ou la surveillance des périodes de poulinage.More particularly, the invention relates to a device for monitoring the physiological parameters of a large animal, such as a cow, for the detection of heat periods, or the monitoring of calving periods, or a mare for the detection of colic or periods of heat, or monitoring of foaling periods.

ART ANTERIEURPRIOR ART

Le document WO 2011/010 922 décrit un dispositif pour détecter les mouvements d'un animal en vue de contrôler son état de santé. Il comprend un accéléromètre, un circuit électronique, une source d'énergie et un transmetteur de signaux pour informer l'éleveur de l'état de son animal. Le dispositif est placé au cou, à la patte, à l'oreille ou à la queue de l'animal.The document WO 2011/010 922 describes a device for detecting the movements of an animal in order to control its state of health. It includes an accelerometer, an electronic circuit, an energy source and a signal transmitter to inform the farmer of the condition of his animal. The device is placed on the neck, leg, ear or tail of the animal.

Le document WO 2014/033 403 décrit un dispositif de surveillance de la température d'un animal, comprenant un capteur de température, un capteur de mouvements, un microprocesseur, une source d'énergie et un transmetteur. Ce dispositif est placé sous la queue de l'animal.The document WO 2014/033403 discloses a device for monitoring the temperature of an animal, comprising a temperature sensor, a motion sensor, a microprocessor, a power source and a transmitter. This device is placed under the tail of the animal.

Le document FR 3 024 653 décrit un dispositif de surveillance de la santé ou de l'état d'un porcin, comprenant un accéléromètre, un thermomètre, un oxymètre, et un émetteur de radio-communication. Le dispositif est placé à l'oreille ou au cou de l'animal.The document FR 3 024 653 describes a device for monitoring the health or condition of a pig, including an accelerometer, a thermometer, an oximeter, and a radio communication transmitter. The device is placed in the ear or neck of the animal.

Ces dispositifs permettent de surveiller l'état de santé des animaux et de détecter la survenance de maladies ou des chaleurs.These devices can monitor the health status of animals and detect the occurrence of diseases or heat.

Le document WO 2013/186 235 décrit un détecteur de naissance imminente, comprenant un détecteur de mouvements, une source d'énergie, un transmetteur et un circuit de traitement des signaux du détecteur de mouvements pour comparaison avec un indicateur de naissance imminente. Ce détecteur est placé à la queue de l'animal, et comme il est utilisé la plupart du temps dans les élevages de bovins, il est appelé détecteur de vêlage. Les détecteurs de vêlage sont délicats à installer sur le haut de la queue de la vache. Il ne faut pas les serrer trop au risque de couper la circulation sanguine. Il ne faut pas les installer trop longtemps car le contact du détecteur avec la peau de l'animal dans cette zone sensible peut entraîner des nécroses, par exemple, et aussi parce que le risque qu'ils se déplacent le long de la queue, voire qu'ils se détachent, est proportionnel à la durée pendant laquelle ils sont mis en place sur la queue.The document WO 2013/186 235 discloses an impending birth sensor comprising a motion detector, a power source, a transmitter and a motion detector signal processing circuit for comparison with an impending birth indicator. This detector is placed at the tail of the animal, and Since it is used most of the time in cattle farms, it is called a calving detector. Calving detectors are tricky to install on the top of the cow's tail. They should not be squeezed too much as they may cut off blood circulation. Do not install them too long because the contact of the detector with the skin of the animal in this sensitive area can lead to necrosis, for example, and also because the risk that they move along the tail, or even that they come off, is proportional to the duration during which they are set up on the tail.

De plus, comme ils effectuent une surveillance suivie, ils consomment de l'énergie et leur source d'énergie doit être dimensionnée en conséquence. Ils sont donc assez volumineux et soumis à des contraintes extérieures telles que des chocs, ou des frottements sur des parois ou des machines. Leur durée d'utilisation doit être limitée à quelques jours ou semaines, c'est pourquoi ils ne sont pas proposés pour la détection des chaleurs.In addition, as they monitor continuously, they consume energy and their energy source must be sized accordingly. They are therefore quite bulky and subject to external stresses such as shocks or friction on walls or machines. Their duration of use must be limited to a few days or weeks, that is why they are not proposed for the detection of heats.

Inversement, les détecteurs au cou, à la patte ou à l'oreille, de mouvement ou de température des animaux, ne se prêtent pas à une discrimination suffisamment sensible, et donc fiable, de signaux caractéristiques de la survenance prochaine d'une mise bas et/ou de son déclenchement effectif.Conversely, detectors on the neck, paw or ear, movement or temperature of animals, do not lend themselves to a sufficiently sensitive and therefore reliable discrimination of signals characteristic of the occurrence of a calving and / or its effective triggering.

BUTS ET RESUMEGOALS AND SUMMARY

L'un des buts de l'invention est de proposer un dispositif de surveillance des paramètres physiologiques d'un animal applicable à la détection des chaleurs de l'animal et à la détection de la mise bas.One of the aims of the invention is to propose a device for monitoring the physiological parameters of an animal that is applicable to the detection of the heat of the animal and to the detection of the birth.

Un autre but de l'invention est de proposer un dispositif de surveillance des paramètres physiologiques d'un animal applicable dans une première position à la détection des chaleurs de l'animal, et dans une deuxième position à la détection de la mise bas.Another object of the invention is to propose a device for monitoring the physiological parameters of an animal that is applicable in a first position to the detection of the heat of the animal, and in a second position for detecting the birth.

L'invention a pour objet un dispositif de surveillance des paramètres physiologiques d'un animal, comportant un accéléromètre pour la détection des mouvements de l'animal, un microcontrôleur pour le traitement des signaux émis par l'accéléromètre, une source d'énergie électrique et un transmetteur RF des signaux d'information élaborés par le microcontrôleur, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte un logiciel de détection d'une part des chaleurs de l'animal, d'autre part de l'imminence de la mise bas, et un moyen discriminant pour orienter le dispositif sur la détection des chaleurs de l'animal ou sur la détection de l'imminence de la mise bas, et en ce que, à des périodes distinctes de la vie de l'animal, il est utilisé en des emplacements différents sur l'animal.The subject of the invention is a device for monitoring the physiological parameters of an animal, comprising an accelerometer for detecting the movements of the animal, a microcontroller for processing the signals emitted by the accelerometer, a source of electrical energy and an RF transmitter of information signals developed by the microcontroller, characterized in that it comprises a detection software on the one hand of the heats of the animal, on the other hand the imminence of the farrowing, and a discriminating means for orienting the device on the detection of heats of the animal. animal or on the detection of the imminence of the birth, and in that at different periods of the life of the animal, it is used in different locations on the animal.

Selon un mode de réalisation, le moyen discriminant est un commutateur porté par le dispositif.According to one embodiment, the discriminant means is a switch carried by the device.

Selon un autre mode de réalisation, le moyen discriminant est un moyen électronique commandable à distance.According to another embodiment, the discriminant means is a remotely controllable electronic means.

Selon un mode de réalisation, le moyen discriminant est un moyen logiciel de reconnaissance automatique de la place du dispositif à la queue de l'animal.According to one embodiment, the discriminant means is a software means of automatic recognition of the position of the device at the tail of the animal.

Selon un mode de réalisation, pour la détection de l'imminence du vêlage, le dispositif est fixé à la queue de l'animal.According to one embodiment, for the detection of the imminence of calving, the device is attached to the tail of the animal.

Selon un mode de réalisation, pour la détection des chaleurs, le dispositif est placé au cou, à la patte, ou à l'oreille de l'animal.According to one embodiment, for the detection of heat, the device is placed on the neck, leg, or ear of the animal.

Selon un mode de réalisation, la détection des chaleurs d'un animal est remplacée par la détection d'un autre paramètre physiologique tel que les coliques chez un équidé.According to one embodiment, the detection of heat of an animal is replaced by the detection of another physiological parameter such as colic in an equine.

L'invention a aussi pour objet un procédé de surveillance des paramètres physiologiques d'un animal au moyen d'un dispositif décrit ci-dessus, caractérisé par les étapes de : monter le dispositif à la queue de l'animal pour surveiller l'imminence de la mise bas et le monter à un autre emplacement sur l'animal pour surveiller un autre paramètre physiologique, et vice versa.The invention also relates to a method for monitoring the physiological parameters of an animal by means of a device described above, characterized by the steps of: mounting the device at the tail of the animal to monitor the imminence from farrowing and mounting to another location on the animal to monitor another physiological parameter, and vice versa.

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Le dispositif de surveillance des paramètres physiologiques d'un animal de grande taille, tel qu'une vache, est constitué essentiellement d'un accéléromètre, éventuellement de capteurs complémentaires tels que par exemple un capteur infra rouge ou un capteur de température, d'un microcontrôleur, d'une source d'énergie et d'un transmetteur. L'accéléromètre est utilisé comme capteur des mouvements de l'animal. Les capteurs complémentaires sont éventuellement utilisés pour prendre le pouls ou la température de l'animal. Le microcontrôleur reçoit les signaux émis par l'accéléromètre, ainsi éventuellement que par les capteurs complémentaires, et les traite. La source d'énergie assure l'alimentation en électricité des constituants du dispositif de surveillance. Le transmetteur assure la liaison RF à longue portée sans fil avec un relais lui-même relié au système téléphonique ou au nuage du réseau Internet. Le transmetteur assure la transmission vers le centre, ou la personne, responsable des animaux, des signaux d'information élaborés par le microcontrôleur à partir des signaux émis par l'accéléromètre.The device for monitoring the physiological parameters of a large animal, such as a cow, consists essentially of an accelerometer, possibly complementary sensors such as for example an infrared sensor or a temperature sensor, a microcontroller, a power source and a transmitter. The accelerometer is used as a sensor of the movements of the animal. The complementary sensors are eventually used to take the pulse or temperature of the animal. The microcontroller receives the signals emitted by the accelerometer, as well as possibly by the complementary sensors, and processes them. The power source provides power to the components of the monitoring device. The transmitter provides the long-range wireless RF link with a relay that is connected to the telephone system or the cloud of the Internet. The transmitter transmits to the center, or the person responsible for the animals, information signals developed by the microcontroller from the signals emitted by the accelerometer.

Le dispositif de surveillance des paramètres physiologiques de la vache est utilisable pour détecter les chaleurs et pour détecter l'imminence du vêlage. Pour la détection des chaleurs, les mesures de l'accéléromètre suffisent et il est monté par exemple sur le cou de la vache, au moyen d'un collier, ou sur la patte, au moyen d'une sangle, ou sur l'oreille, au moyen d'une étiquette. Pour la détection de la survenue de vêlage, il est monté sur la queue de la vache, en partie haute, et les mesures des capteurs complémentaires peuvent être un complément utile aux mesures du seul accéléromètre pour caractériser de façon précise les heures de la mise bas.The device for monitoring the physiological parameters of the cow can be used to detect heat and to detect the imminence of calving. For the detection of heat, the accelerometer measurements are sufficient and it is mounted for example on the neck of the cow, by means of a collar, or on the paw, by means of a strap, or on the ear by means of a label. For the detection of the occurrence of calving, it is mounted on the tail of the cow, in the upper part, and the measurements of the complementary sensors can be a useful complement to the measurements of the only accelerometer to accurately characterize the hours of the calving .

Ainsi, le même dispositif est utilisable sur le même animal, à des périodes distinctes de la vie de cet animal, et en des emplacements différents.Thus, the same device is usable on the same animal, at different periods of the life of this animal, and in different locations.

Pour la surveillance des paramètres physiologiques de la vache, l'intervention du dispositif n'est pas continue, mais périodique, par souci d'économie de la source d'énergie. Cette période est plus ou moins longue selon l'époque de la vie de l'animal. Pour la détection des chaleurs, la période d'intervention du dispositif est par exemple beaucoup plus longue que pour la détection du vêlage, alors que dans ce second cas le nombre de capteurs sollicités peut être plus important. C'est pourquoi le dispositif de surveillance selon l'invention comporte un moyen discriminant pour adapter la surveillance au cas de la vache et optimiser ainsi la consommation d'énergie. Ce moyen discriminant est, dans un mode de réalisation, un commutateur porté par le dispositif lui-même.For the monitoring of the physiological parameters of the cow, the intervention of the device is not continuous, but periodic, for the sake of economy of the energy source. This period is more or less long depending on the time of the animal's life. For the detection of heat, the intervention period of the device is for example much longer than for the detection of calving, while in the latter case the number of sensors solicited may be greater. This is why the monitoring device according to the invention comprises a discriminating means for adapting the monitoring to the case of the cow and thus optimize energy consumption. This discriminating means is, in one embodiment, a switch carried by the device itself.

L'opérateur qui place le dispositif à la queue de la vache pour la surveillance du vêlage s'assure que le commutateur est dans la position correspondant par exemple à une période de mesure courte et à la sollicitation de capteurs supplémentaires. S'il place le dispositif en un autre emplacement pour la surveillance des chaleurs, il s'assure que le commutateur est dans la position correspondant par exemple à une période de mesure longue et à l'utilisation du seul accéléromètre.The operator who places the device at the tail of the cow for calving monitoring ensures that the switch is in the position corresponding for example to a short measurement period and the solicitation of additional sensors. If he places the device in another location for monitoring the heats, he ensures that the switch is in the position corresponding for example to a long measurement period and the use of the single accelerometer.

Dans un autre mode de réalisation, le moyen discriminant est un moyen électronique commandable à distance, par exemple un commutateur électronique commandable par un terminal de poche (radiocommande, téléphone mobile intelligent, ou autre).In another embodiment, the discriminant means is a remotely controllable electronic means, for example an electronic switch controllable by a handheld terminal (radio remote control, smart mobile phone, or other).

Dans un autre mode de réalisation, le moyen discriminant est un moyen logiciel permettant au microcontrôleur de déterminer que le dispositif est fixé à la queue de la vache, par exemple. Dans cette position, en effet, les signaux émis par l'accéléromètre sont d'amplitude et de fréquence particulières, et après quelques minutes, le logiciel du microcontrôleur identifie l'emplacement du dispositif et applique la période de mesure prévue pour la surveillance du vêlage.In another embodiment, the discriminant means is a software means enabling the microcontroller to determine that the device is attached to the tail of the cow, for example. In this position, in fact, the signals emitted by the accelerometer are of particular amplitude and frequency, and after a few minutes, the microcontroller software identifies the location of the device and applies the measurement period provided for the monitoring of the calving .

Ainsi, le même dispositif de surveillance des paramètres physiologiques de l'animal est utilisé pendant une durée courte, pour la surveillance de la mise bas, en position sur la queue de l'animal, et pendant toute autre durée, pour la surveillance des chaleurs ou de l'état de santé de l'animal, en position autre, sur le cou, la patte ou l'oreille de l'animal. La période de la surveillance est adaptée à la position du dispositif sur le corps de l'animal : par exemple, période plus courte pour le dispositif sur la queue de l'animal, période plus longue pour toute autre position. Le nombre de capteurs sollicités peut de même être finement adapté. De cette façon la consommation électrique du dispositif peut être particulièrement optimisée.Thus, the same device for monitoring the physiological parameters of the animal is used for a short time, for the monitoring of the farrowing, in position on the tail of the animal, and for any other duration, for the monitoring of heat or the state of health of the animal, in another position, on the neck, paw or ear of the animal. The period of surveillance is adapted to the position of the device on the body of the animal: for example, shorter period for the device on the tail of the animal, longer period for any other position. The number of solenoid sensors can also be finely adapted. In this way the power consumption of the device can be particularly optimized.

Le dispositif de surveillance a été décrit dans une application particulière au cas de la vache, mais il est adapté au cas des animaux de grande taille et en particulier au cas des équidés, notamment pour la surveillance des coliques du cheval.The monitoring device has been described in a particular application to the case of the cow, but it is suitable for the case of large animals and in particular in the case of equines, particularly for the monitoring of horse colic.

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Dispositif de surveillance des paramètres physiologiques d'un animal, comportant un accéléromètre pour la détection des mouvements de l'animal, un microcontrôleur pour le traitement des signaux émis par l'accéléromètre, une source d'énergie électrique et un transmetteur RF des signaux d'information élaborés par le microcontrôleur, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte un logiciel de détection d'une part des chaleurs de l'animal, d'autre part de l'imminence de la mise bas, et un moyen discriminant pour orienter le dispositif sur la détection des chaleurs de l'animal ou sur la détection de l'imminence de la mise bas, et en ce que, à des périodes distinctes de la vie de l'animal, il est utilisé en des emplacements différents sur l'animal.Device for monitoring the physiological parameters of an animal, comprising an accelerometer for detecting the movements of the animal, a microcontroller for processing the signals emitted by the accelerometer, a source of electrical energy and an RF transmitter for the signals of the animal. information developed by the microcontroller, characterized in that it comprises a detection software on the one hand of the heat of the animal, on the other hand the imminence of the birth, and a discriminating means for orienting the device on the detection of the heat of the animal or on the detection of the imminence of the birth, and in that at different periods of the life of the animal, it is used at different locations on the animal . Dispositif de surveillance selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que le moyen discriminant est un commutateur porté par le dispositif.Monitoring device according to claim 1 characterized in that the discriminating means is a switch carried by the device. Dispositif de surveillance selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que le moyen discriminant est un moyen électronique commandable à distance.Monitoring device according to claim 1 characterized in that the discriminating means is a remotely controllable electronic means. Dispositif de surveillance selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que le moyen discriminant est un moyen logiciel de reconnaissance automatique de la place du dispositif à la queue de l'animal.Monitoring device according to claim 1 characterized in that the discriminating means is a software means of automatic recognition of the place of the device at the tail of the animal. Dispositif de surveillance selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que, pour la détection de l'imminence de la mise bas, le dispositif est fixé à la queue de l'animal.Monitoring device according to claim 1 characterized in that , for the detection of the imminence of the birth, the device is attached to the tail of the animal. Dispositif de surveillance selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que, pour la détection des chaleurs, le dispositif est placé au cou, à la patte, ou à l'oreille de l'animal.Monitoring device according to claim 1 characterized in that , for the detection of heat, the device is placed on the neck, the paw, or the ear of the animal. Dispositif de surveillance selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que : la détection des chaleurs d'un animal est remplacée par la détection d'un autre paramètre physiologique tel que les coliques chez un équidé.Monitoring device according to claim 1 characterized in that : the detection of heat of an animal is replaced by the detection of another physiological parameter such as colic in an equine. Procédé de surveillance des paramètres physiologiques d'un animal au moyen d'un dispositif selon la revendication 1, caractérisé par les étapes de : monter le dispositif à la queue de l'animal pour surveiller l'imminence de la mise bas, et le monter à un autre emplacement sur l'animal pour surveiller un autre paramètre physiologique, et vice versa.A method of monitoring the physiological parameters of an animal by means of a device according to claim 1, characterized by the steps of: mounting the device to the tail of the animal to monitor the imminent birth, and mount it at another location on the animal to monitor another physiological parameter, and vice versa.
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