GB2447467A - Device for detecting the presence of pet animals in the vicinity of babies and children - Google Patents

Device for detecting the presence of pet animals in the vicinity of babies and children Download PDF

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GB2447467A
GB2447467A GB0704811A GB0704811A GB2447467A GB 2447467 A GB2447467 A GB 2447467A GB 0704811 A GB0704811 A GB 0704811A GB 0704811 A GB0704811 A GB 0704811A GB 2447467 A GB2447467 A GB 2447467A
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01K—ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; CARE OF BIRDS, FISHES, INSECTS; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
    • A01K27/00—Leads or collars, e.g. for dogs
    • A01K27/006—Leads or collars, e.g. for dogs with light-emitting or ornamental devices
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B21/00—Alarms responsive to a single specified undesired or abnormal condition and not otherwise provided for
    • G08B21/02—Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
    • G08B21/0202—Child monitoring systems using a transmitter-receiver system carried by the parent and the child
    • G08B21/0205—Specific application combined with child monitoring using a transmitter-receiver system
    • G08B21/0208—Combination with audio or video communication, e.g. combination with "baby phone" function
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B21/00—Alarms responsive to a single specified undesired or abnormal condition and not otherwise provided for
    • G08B21/02—Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
    • G08B21/0202—Child monitoring systems using a transmitter-receiver system carried by the parent and the child
    • G08B21/0261—System arrangements wherein the object is to detect trespassing over a fixed physical boundary, e.g. the end of a garden
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B21/00—Alarms responsive to a single specified undesired or abnormal condition and not otherwise provided for
    • G08B21/02—Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
    • G08B21/0202—Child monitoring systems using a transmitter-receiver system carried by the parent and the child
    • G08B21/0266—System arrangements wherein the object is to detect the exact distance between parent and child or surveyor and item
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B21/00—Alarms responsive to a single specified undesired or abnormal condition and not otherwise provided for
    • G08B21/02—Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
    • G08B21/0202—Child monitoring systems using a transmitter-receiver system carried by the parent and the child
    • G08B21/0288—Attachment of child unit to child/article
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B21/00—Alarms responsive to a single specified undesired or abnormal condition and not otherwise provided for
    • G08B21/18—Status alarms
    • G08B21/22—Status alarms responsive to presence or absence of persons

Abstract

An electronic device is disclosed that will protect babies, infants and children from pets or animals. A small device (B), such as an infrared, ultrasonic or radio transmitter, or alternatively an RFID tag, is attached to a pet's collar (A). A detector is placed near the baby or child and picks up signals 2 emitted from the device (B) attached to the pet's collar (A), preferably by means of a PIR device (C), when the pet enters a predetermined range. A receiver, which is carried by a parent or guardian, receives a signal 3 from the detector when a pet is sensed and generates an alarm signal 4 to warn the parent or guardian. The detector may also pick up sounds within the vicinity of the baby or child to enable it to function as a baby monitor, in conjunction with the receiver.

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This Invention is an electronic device, which is used to protect babies and children from domestic animals and pets.
A common problem in today's society is babies and children being attacked by dogs, or particularly in babies being smothered by a cat whilst asleep, which can lead to suffocation.
Also even a simple scratch from a cat can Icad to a variety of diseases which an adults immune system can fight, but an infants immune system is not as strong and can't always fight off an infection. Recent press releases have shown that the number of attacks by dogs on youngsters is obviously a major problem.
A way to solve this would be by means of a device that could be placed by the baby whilst itis sleeping, or in a room where children, infants or babies are playing unsupervised by and adult and in danger from roaming pets.
The device would pick up the presence of the pet and alert someone via a portable monitor.
The Portable monitor will also double as a listening device.
So, How will it all work? Any pets that pose a threat will be fitted with an RFID tag, which will be attached to a collar (Figure 1). An RFII) (Radio Identification) Tag is a device used in a lot of applications today.
A detector (Figure 2), which will be mains, operated with battery backup and movement detector (So that children cant play with it) will pick up if a pet wearing a tag enters the room. It will not work through walls, so the animal wearing the tag has to physically enter the room. The detector will also Pick Up and Transmit Sound To the receiver.
The Receiver (Figure 3a) will pick up signals from the detector. it will pick up the sound coining from the room where the detector is and will also sound an alarm if the detector receives a signal that a RFJD tag is present or the detector has been moved or tampered with, i.e. unplugged.
ft will also have a built in rechargeable battery unit and a dockable station for recharging(Figure 3b).
The idea is shown in a typical environment in Figure 4 The benefits of using this system of pet detection are that RFID tags are a passive component, which means that it doesn't require a battery, Unlike Infra-Red, Ultra Sound and radio transmitters. So the tag is active for life and there is no danger of flat batteries and the system not Although the above-mentioned Infrared, Ultrasound and radio transmitter are not what I have chosen to use, they would serve the purpose of this invention and could be used.
Another method would be to use a proximity detector (PIR) on the Transmitter to detec movement, so when the pet enters a room with the receiver in it, it pick up the movement.
Although this would work it would pick up any other movement that the person with the receiver doesn't need to be notified of but will be.
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Key To Drawings Figure 1 A. This is the collar that the pet will wear.
B. This is the RFID tag, which is attached to the pets collar. It could also use ultrasound, Radio, Infra Red or PIR.
Figure 2 C. This is the sensor, which will detect the presence of cats, dogs etc. Via the Tag (Figure 1. B). No side view is shown, as it is the same as the front view but with only the sensor. As the unit is a Pyramid and the sensor is on all 3 sides it has a full 360-degree of operation.
D. This is the light sensor on the base of the detector. If it is exposed to light it means it Has been moved and will notify the portable unit.
:. Figure 4 . The Detector is sending out a Continuous signal.
: *** 2. If the tag comes within the range of the detector it is activated and sends a signal back * to the detector.
3. The Detector then sends a signal to the parent unit. ***
4. The parent unit sounds an alarm. *

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  1. Claims I. An electronic device to protect babies, infants and children
    from domestic pets and animals. A detector is placed in the room with the baby, infant or child to be protected, if it picks up a signal that a pet or animal is in the vicinity it sends a signal to a receiver, which the parent/caret carrying it is alerted to.
  2. 2. According to claim 1, by using an RFII) tag attached to the animal or pet.
  3. 3. According to claim I, by using an Infra Red Transmitter attached to the animal or pet.
  4. 4. According to claim 1, by using an ultrasonic Transmitter attached to the animal or pet.
  5. 5. According to claim I, by using a Radio Transmitter attached to the animal or pet.
  6. 6. According to claim 1, by means of a PIR attached to the detector.
  7. 7. The Detector will also double as a monitor and transmit audio to the receiver
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GB2498257A (en) * 2012-12-19 2013-07-10 Michelle Ball Pet presence alert system

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WO1999033189A1 (en) * 1997-12-19 1999-07-01 Ifco Enterprises, Inc. An echo-ranging electronic boundary system
GB2428849A (en) * 2005-07-28 2007-02-07 Richard Jelbert Deterring a pet from crossing a threshold

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WO1999033189A1 (en) * 1997-12-19 1999-07-01 Ifco Enterprises, Inc. An echo-ranging electronic boundary system
GB2428849A (en) * 2005-07-28 2007-02-07 Richard Jelbert Deterring a pet from crossing a threshold

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Baby Universe, "Evenflo Whisper Connect Sensa Monitor", copyright 1998-2006, http://www.babyuniverse.com/pro/baby/101101/WhisperConnectSensaMonitor.html *

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GB2498257A (en) * 2012-12-19 2013-07-10 Michelle Ball Pet presence alert system
GB2498257B (en) * 2012-12-19 2013-11-20 Michelle Ball A pet presence alert system
WO2014096759A1 (en) * 2012-12-19 2014-06-26 Michelle Ball A pet presence alert system

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