KR20110044444A - Animal training device and control method - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: An animal training device and a control method thereof are provided to give additional stimulus to animals and to control multiple animals at one time. CONSTITUTION: An animal training device comprises: a transmitter(200) which transmits a radio signal and provides an emergency stimulation mode and a synchronous stimulation mode; and a receiver which sets a low frequency stimulus signal for a plurality of animals and selectively performs an emergency stimulation mode and a synchronous stimulation mode.

Description

Animal Training Device and Control Method

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an animal training apparatus and a control method, and in particular, an emergency stimulus function and a plurality of animals that set an appropriate stimulus intensity for each animal to control a plurality of animals and apply a predetermined additional stimulus to each animal. It relates to an animal training apparatus and a control method equipped with a simultaneous stimulation function to apply a stimulus to suppress the one at a time.

In general, an animal training apparatus is mounted on a part of an animal's neck or body to train an animal by applying an electric shock to the animal.

Such a conventional animal training apparatus is provided with a transmitter 110 and a receiver 100 as shown in FIG.

The transmitter 110 transmits a radio signal 112 to apply electrical stimulation to the animal according to the manipulation of the trainer who trains the animal, so that the transmitter 110 outputs a level of shock wave to be output from the receiver 100. To the conditions set by the stimulus regulation control unit 114, the power switch 116 for controlling the transmission of the radio signal 112 set by the stimulus regulation control unit 114, and the stimulus regulation control unit 114. Accordingly, a transmission antenna 118 for transmitting a radio signal including the indication information of the shock wave level and ID code (hereinafter referred to as ID code) information for determining a corresponding receiver is provided.

The receiver 100 receives the radio signal 112 transmitted from the transmission antenna 118 of the transmitter 110 and receives the signal waveform set by the stimulus control controller 114 of the transmitter 110 for a predetermined time. In this case, the receiver 100 amplifies a reception antenna 125 for receiving a radio signal transmitted from the transmission antenna 118 of the transmitter 110 and a radio signal received at the reception antenna 125. And a receiver unit 130 to detect and an electrode 132 fixed to the inside of the collar 120 to apply the shock wave output from the receiver unit 130 to the animal.

Detection unit for receiving the radio signal 112 received through the receiving antenna 125 in the receiver unit 130 to demodulate the shock wave of a predetermined level set by the stimulus control controller 114 of the transmitter 110 And inquiring whether the signal demodulated by the detection means is a signal transmitted by the trainer, and outputting the shock wave control signal of the level set by the stimulus regulation control unit 114 of the transmitter 110 when the signal is transmitted by the trainer. A credit microprocessor, amplification means for switching according to a control signal output from the receiving microprocessor and amplifying to a predetermined level, shock wave generating means for generating a high voltage shock wave in accordance with switching and amplification of the amplification means, and the shock wave A pair of electrodes 132 for outputting shock waves generated by the generating means are provided.

However, in the conventional animal training apparatus as described above, one transmitter and receiver must be used for each animal, and the stimulus intensity for controlling the animal must be set by the user one by one. There is a problem that it is difficult to control animals at once.

The present invention has been made in view of the above, an emergency stimulation function and a plurality of emergency stimulation function for setting a low frequency stimulus intensity suitable for each animal to control a plurality of animals and applying a predetermined additional stimulation to each animal An object of the present invention is to provide an animal training apparatus and a control method equipped with a simultaneous stimulating function for stimulating the animals at one time.

Animal training apparatus according to the present invention provided to achieve the above object transmits a wireless signal by the operation of a plurality of function switches, the control signal by adding a predetermined strength to the low frequency stimulus intensity set for each animal A transmitter having an emergency stimulation mode for wirelessly transmitting and a simultaneous stimulation mode for wirelessly transmitting a control signal by adding a predetermined intensity to a low frequency stimulus intensity set for a plurality of animals; And a receiver configured to set a low frequency stimulus signal for each of the plurality of animals according to the radio signal transmitted from the transmitter, and selectively perform the operation of the emergency stimulation mode and the simultaneous stimulation mode. .

The transmitter may include a plurality of function switches for selecting a receiver worn on a specific animal, applying a temporary or sustained stimulus, and selecting a function of an emergency stimulation mode or a simultaneous stimulation mode; Power control means for applying a predetermined time pressure to supply or cut off power of the battery to each part of the transmitter; ID code setting means for assigning and setting an ID code to define basic matters for communication with a receiver; A transmission microprocessor for storing the low frequency stimulus value and the selected function set for the receiver having the ID code set therein and outputting a control signal to perform a function set by a plurality of function switches; An LCD display displaying a low frequency stimulus value and a function set in correspondence with a control signal of the transmitting microprocessor; Oscillation / modulation means for oscillating and modulating the control signal generated by the ID code and the transmission microprocessor into an RF signal; A low pass filter for cutting off a high frequency generated from a signal output from the modulation means; And a transmission antenna for radiating the output signal of the low pass filter into space.

The plurality of function switches may include: a low frequency stimulation control function switch configured to subdivide and set a low frequency stimulus level for each animal by applying an encoder switch; A temporary stimulus function switch for setting a low frequency stimulus level to apply a low frequency stimulus instantaneously regardless of an operating time in a selected receiver; A continuous stimulus function switch for setting a low frequency stimulus value to apply a low frequency stimulus for an operating time in the selected receiver; A voice control switch for controlling the output of an auditory stimulus with a high sound melody or a low sound warning sound for each animal; An emergency stimulus mode function switch operable to wirelessly transmit a control signal by adding a predetermined stimulus to a stimulus value set for each animal; A simultaneous stimulation mode function switch operative to wirelessly transmit a control signal by adding a predetermined stimulus to a stimulus value set for a plurality of animals; Flash control function switch for controlling the ON / OFF of the lighting device by pressing for a predetermined time; And a receiver selection function switch for selecting any one of a plurality of receivers worn on the animal.

In addition, when the simultaneous stimulation mode function switch is operated, it is preferable that the stimulus value adjusted by adjusting the low frequency stimulation control function switch is added to the stimulus set for a plurality of animals, and the oscillation / modulation means is an RF oscillation and It is preferable to use a voltage controlled crystal oscillator (VCXO) that simultaneously performs modulation.

The receiver is operated for a predetermined time the power control means for supplying or cutting off the power of the battery to each part of the receiver; A receiving antenna for receiving a signal transmitted from the transmitter; A high frequency amplifier for amplifying a radio signal received by the reception antenna; A mixer unit generating an intermediate frequency by using an outgoing signal supplied from an oscillation means provided separately from the RF signal supplied from the high frequency amplifier; Filter means for filtering noise included in the intermediate frequency generated by the mixer; Detection means for detecting a control signal and an ID signal of the transmitter from the signal filtered by the filter means; A receiver microprocessor module for controlling to output a corresponding low frequency stimulus according to the received control signal; Low frequency stimulus generating means for outputting low frequency stimulation to the animals through the stimulation terminal to the animals; Flash drive means for adjusting the temperature and illuminance of the lighting device according to the control signal generated by the operation of the flash control function switch of the transmitter and using a constant current method.

The receiver microprocessor module may further include: receiver amplifying means for amplifying the analog signal detected by the detecting means; Receiver conversion means for converting the signal amplified by the receiver amplification means into a digital signal; Reference voltage supply means for supplying constant power so that the receiver amplifying means and the receiver converting means can operate; A microprocessor for outputting a control signal to output a corresponding low frequency stimulus when a preset ID and a received signal match; D / A converter means for converting and outputting the digital signal into an analog signal; And a reset means for resetting the microprocessor when the voltage falls below a constant voltage.

Here, the low frequency stimulus generating means preferably uses a transformer (transformer) as the high voltage stimulus generating means.

In another aspect of the present invention, a method for controlling an animal training apparatus includes searching for receivers worn on a plurality of animals in an EEPROM in which a low frequency stimulus intensity and a selected function are set for a receiver having an ID code set (S110). ; Determining whether the flash control function switch of the receiver found in step S110 is operated (S120); If the flash control function switch does not operate in step S120 determines whether the receiver selection function switch is activated (S150) and additionally storing the number of worn receivers (S160); Storing the newly set receiver in the EEPROM (S170) in step S160; Determining whether the emergency stimulation mode function switch is operated (S180); When the emergency stimulation mode function switch is activated in step S180, adding a specific value to a low frequency stimulus value of a currently set receiver to output a low frequency stimulus (S190); Determining whether the fixed switch is operated when the emergency stimulation mode function switch is not operated in step S180 (S200); Determining whether the simultaneous stimulation mode function switch is operated when the fixed switch is not operated in step S200 (S210); Storing a current low frequency stimulus value in an EEPROM when the fixed switch is operated in the step S200 and when the co-stimulation mode function switch is operated in the step S210 (S220); And outputting a low frequency stimulus value of the animal currently set in step S220 (S230).

Here, in step S120, the operation of the flash control function switch to operate the lighting device (S130) may include determining whether the flash control function switch of the transmitter is operated (S131); Determining whether the switch is operated for 2 seconds or more when the flash control function switch is operated in step S131 (S132); Determining whether the lighting device of the transmitter is turned on or off (S133); Turning off the lighting device when it is turned on in step S133 (S134); Turning on the lighting device when it is turned off in step S133 (S135); Determining whether the flash drive means of the receiver is operated when the flash control switch is not operated for 2 seconds or more in step S132; Determining whether the lighting device of the receiver is turned on / off when the flash driving means is operated in step S136 (S137); Turning off the lighting device when it is turned on in step S137 (S138); Turning on the lighting apparatus when the lighting apparatus is OFF in the step S137 (S139); When the flash control function switch of the transmitter in the step S131 is not operated or the flash drive means of the receiver is not operated in the step S136, and after the steps S134, S135, S138, S139 to the initial state It is good to include; returning (S140).

In addition, when the fixed switch is operated in the step S200 and the emergency stimulation mode function switch is operated in the step S210, the step of storing the current low frequency stimulus value in the EEPROM (S220) may include an EEPROM. Determining the number of codes of the receiver stored in the step S221; Setting a receiver worn on one specific animal as a first code when the power is turned on (S222); Determining whether the receiver selection function switch is operated (S223); When the receiver selection function switch is activated in step S223, changing to increase to a final receiver code (S224); Recognizing a receiver code set by the receiver selection function switch in step S224 (S225); Recognizing, in an EEPROM, a low frequency stimulus value corresponding to the receiver code recognized in step S225 (S226); Determining whether the user has operated the fixed switch or the simultaneous stimulation mode function switch (S227); And storing the set low frequency stimulus value in the EEPROM as the current low frequency stimulus value when the fixed switch or the simultaneous stimulation mode function switch is operated in the step S227 (S228). When the fixed switch or the simultaneous stimulation mode function switch is not operated or after step S228, it is preferable to return to the step S223.

According to the animal training apparatus and the control method according to the present invention, a low frequency stimulation intensity suitable for each animal is set so as to easily control a plurality of animals, and an emergency stimulation function and a plurality of animals that apply a predetermined additional stimulus to each animal, respectively. It can be equipped with a simultaneous stimulation function to apply a stimulus to suppress them at a time, it is possible to easily set a variety of low-frequency stimulation intensity by applying the encoder switch, it is possible to use an auditory signal such as warning sound or melody to train animals.

The above objects, features and other advantages of the present invention will become more apparent by describing the preferred embodiments of the present invention in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in detail the animal training apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In the present invention, the expressions of the low frequency stimulus value and the low frequency stimulus intensity are considered to be the same, and terms that are not particularly defined are judged by common knowledge as commonly used in the art.

2 is a schematic diagram of the transmitter 200 of the animal training apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a receiver 300 of the animal training apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 is A block diagram of the transmitter 200, FIG. 5 is a block diagram of the receiver 300 of FIG. 3, and FIG. 6 is a block diagram schematically showing the receiver microprocessor module 350 in FIG.

Animal training apparatus according to the present invention shown in the drawings is composed of a transmitter 200 and a receiver 300, the transmitter 200 transmits a radio signal by the operation of a plurality of function switches 210, each animal An emergency stimulus mode for wirelessly transmitting a control signal by adding a predetermined intensity to the low frequency stimulus intensity set for the radio wave, and a radio signal for wirelessly transmitting the control signal by adding a predetermined intensity to the low frequency stimulus intensity set for a plurality of animals. Simultaneous stimulation mode is provided, the receiver 300 sets the low-frequency stimulation signal for each of the plurality of animals according to the radio signal transmitted from the transmitter 200, the operation of the emergency stimulation mode and simultaneous stimulation mode Optionally.

Referring to Figures 2 to 6 with respect to the transmitter 200 of the animal training apparatus in detail as follows. The transmitter 200 includes a plurality of function switches 210 and power control means 220; ID code setting means 230, a transmission microprocessor 240, LCD display 250, oscillation / modulation means 260, a low pass filter 270, and a transmission antenna 280.

The plurality of function switches 210 are configured to select a receiver 300 worn on a particular animal, apply temporary or sustained stimuli, and select a function of an emergency stimulation mode or a simultaneous stimulation mode. Specifically, the low frequency stimulus to apply the encoder switch to the low frequency stimulation control function switch 211, which can be set by subdividing the low frequency stimulation level for each animal, the low frequency stimulation to instantaneously apply the low frequency stimulation regardless of the operating time Temporary stimulus function switch 212 for setting the value, Continuous stimulus function switch 213 for setting the low frequency stimulus value to apply a low frequency stimulus for the operating time in the selected receiver 300, High negative melody for each animal The voice control function switch 214 controls to output an auditory stimulus with a low sound alert sound, and an emergency that operates to wirelessly transmit a control signal by adding a predetermined stimulus to a stimulus value set for a plurality of animals. Emergency) Stimulus mode function switch 215, by adding a predetermined stimulus to the stimulus value set for a plurality of animals A simultaneous stimulation mode function switch 216 that operates to wirelessly transmit a signal, a flash control switch 217 that controls ON / OFF of the lighting device 292 by pressing for a predetermined time, and a plurality of receivers worn on the animal And a receiver selection function switch 218 for selecting any one of 300.

In the animal training apparatus according to the present invention, when the temporary stimulus function switch 212 is operated, three low-frequency stimuli are shortly emitted from the receiver 300 regardless of the operation time, and the continuous stimulus function switch 213 ) Is activated, the low frequency stimulus is emitted from the receiver 300 during the operation time (up to 12 seconds). And when the voice control function switch 214 is operated, a melody, such as "Domi Sol Domi" that comes up from the receiver 300, regardless of the operating time comes out to praise the animal, or "according to the function setting of the transmitter 200" Whistling "can produce a powerful whistle, which can be called as a whistle instead of a stimulus.

The lighting device 292 of the transmitter 200 controlled by the flash control switch 217 functions as a flashlight, and the lighting device 375 of the receiver 300 separately provided functions to locate an animal. In the present invention, pressing the flash control switch 217 of the transmitter 200 to 2 seconds or less to turn on / off the lighting device 375 of the receiver 300, pressing for more than 2 seconds the illumination of the transmitter 200 The device 292 may be turned ON / OFF, and when the power is OFF, the lighting device 292 may be operated for a pressing time immediately after the pressing. The receiver selection function switch 218 is a multi selection switch for controlling a plurality of receivers 300, that is, several animals at a time, in the transmitter 200. When the number of the receivers 300 is already set, the receiver selection function switch 218 is pressed. The animal is selected.

The emergency stimulation mode function switch 215 and the simultaneous stimulation mode function switch 216 are provided to prepare for an emergency situation or an emergency situation such as an animal causing damage to a person or fighting with each other, and an emergency stimulation mode function switch 215. When the operation is applied to the individual animal, the transmitter 200 adds a predetermined stimulus to a preset stimulus value to wirelessly transmit a control signal and the receiver 300 receives the control signal to the stimulation terminal of the receiver 300 A low frequency stimulus is applied to each animal through 365. When the simultaneous stimulation mode function switch 216 is operated, the transmitter 200 is applied to a plurality of animals. The transmitter 200 wirelessly transmits a control signal by adding a predetermined stimulus to a preset stimulus value and performs a receiver ( 300 receives a control signal and applies a low frequency stimulus to a plurality of animals through the stimulation terminal 365 of the receiver 300.

In this case, when the simultaneous stimulation mode function switch 216 is operated, when the low frequency stimulation control function switch 211 is operated, low frequency stimulation of the same value is generated for the plurality of receivers 300.

Among the function switches 210, the low frequency stimulus control switch 211 uses an encoder switch method. When a selector switch, which is a conventional mechanical switch, is applied, the low frequency stimulus value cannot be subdivided, and a plurality of receivers are used. While the level cannot be set for each animal when using, the encoder switch of the present invention can be rotated 360 ° to not only subdivide the low frequency stimulus value but also set it continuously. You can set the level for your animal.

All other function switches other than the low frequency stimulus control switch 211 may use an electronic one-touch method or a button method. In addition, although not described in the description of the functional switch 210, a fixed switch (not shown) that functions to store the low-frequency stimulus value set in the current receiver 300 to the EEPROM may be provided.

The power control means 220 operates to supply or cut off the power of the battery 224 to each part of the transmitter 200 by applying a predetermined time pressure. The battery 224 is charged by the charging means 222 provided separately, the charging means 222 may use electricity, solar heat and the like. The transmitter 200 according to the present invention may be operated by pressing the power control means 220 for 0.5 seconds or more, and then pressing the power control unit 220 for more than 1 second to turn off the power.

The ID code setting means 230 is an apparatus for assigning and setting an ID code to define basic matters for communication with the receiver 300. The ID code setting means 230 gives a product function and an ID code number to the receiver 300. The number of codes can be determined according to the needs of the user, and the codes are set using the ID code setting means 230 of the transmitter 200 and paired with the transmitter 200 simultaneously while turning on the power of the receiver 300. After the matching process, the transmitter 200 and the receiver 300 become one set.

The transmitting microprocessor 240 stores the low frequency stimulus value and the selected function set for the receiver 300 having the ID code set in the EEPROM, and transmits a control signal to perform a function set by a plurality of function switches. It plays a role of outputting. In addition, it outputs all the functions and ID code signals input from the function switches 210, it can also have a power OM / OFF switch function. Then, the LCD display 250 and the flash drive means 290 are controlled, and when each function is operated, the oscillation / modulation means 260, the RF amplification 265, and the RF output 267 means are controlled.

The LCD display 250 displays a low frequency stimulus value and a function set in response to a control signal of the microprocessor 240 for transmission. Specifically, the low frequency stimulus value by the low frequency stimulation control function switch 211, the flash picture set by the flash control function switch 217, the code number of the receiver worn on the animal by the receiver selection function switch 218, the battery 224 ) Is displayed.

The oscillation / modulation means 260 is for oscillating and modulating an ID code and a control signal generated from the transmitting microprocessor 240 into an RF signal, and applying a voltage controlled crystal oscillator (VCXO) to the RF signal. Oscillation and modulation can be performed simultaneously. Unlike conventional oscillators that generate a stable frequency signal according to the applied voltage, VCXO allows the frequency to meet the allowable specification according to the change of the variable controlled voltage.

The low pass filter 270 blocks the high frequency generated in addition to the fundamental wave in the RF signal generated by the oscillation / modulation means 260 and then generated through the RF amplification 265 and the RF output means 267. do. The RF amplification means 265 serves to amplify the next stage because the RF output of the oscillation / modulation means 260 is small, and the RF output stage 267 is a transmitter 200 and a receiver 300. Amplify the RF signal to meet the required reach.

The transmission antenna 280 is for radiating the output signal of the low pass filter 270 in space, and serves to transmit an RF signal of a fundamental wave.

Referring to Figures 2 to 6 with respect to the receiver 300 of the animal training apparatus in detail as follows.

The receiver 300 according to the present invention includes a power control unit 310, a reception antenna 315 for receiving a signal transmitted from the transmitter 200, a high frequency amplifier 320, a mixer unit 330, and a filter unit 335. ), The detection means 340, the receiver microprocessor module 350, the low frequency stimulus generating means 360, the flash drive means 370.

Specifically, the power control unit 310 operates for a predetermined time to supply or cut off power of the battery 312 to each part of the receiver 300. In the present invention, when the magnet is in contact with a reed switch (not shown) of the receiver 300, which is provided separately, for 0.5 seconds or more, the power is turned on, and when it is touched again for 0.5 seconds or more, the power is turned off. The battery 312 may use a NiMH (nickel-metal hydride) battery, which is a secondary battery. Since the battery 312 is a secondary battery, a separate charging means 313 is required. The charging time will take more than 10 hours.

The high frequency amplifier 320 amplifies the radio signal received by the reception antenna 315, and in the present invention amplifies the weak RF signal induced by the reception antenna 315.

The mixer unit 330 generates an intermediate frequency, which is a second frequency, by using an outgoing signal supplied from the oscillation unit 325 provided separately from the RF signal supplied from the high frequency amplifier 320. Here, an oscillator OSC may be used as the oscillation means 325.

The filter means 335 is a means for filtering the noise included in the intermediate frequency generated by the mixer 330, the detection means 340 is the control of the transmitter 200 in the signal filtered by the filter means 335 Means for detecting signals and ID signals.

The receiver microprocessor module 350 controls to output the corresponding low frequency stimulus according to the received control signal, and the receiver amplifying means 351 and the receiver amplifying means for amplifying the analog signal detected by the detecting means 340. A receiver voltage converting means 352 for converting the signal amplified by the signal 351 into a digital signal, and a reference voltage supply means 353 for supplying constant power so that the receiver amplifying means 351 and the receiver converting means 352 can operate. A microprocessor 354 for outputting a control signal to output a corresponding low frequency stimulus when the preset ID and the received signal match, a D / A converter means 355 for converting and outputting a digital signal into an analog signal, And a reset means 356 for resetting the microprocessor 354 when the voltage is below the constant voltage.

The D / A converter means 355 is connected to the low frequency stimulus generating means 360 to transmit an analog signal, and the microprocessor 354 is connected to the buzzer driving means 380 to transmit a melody or buzzer 385 separately. A voice signal such as a warning sound may be emitted, and the flash driving unit 370 may be connected to operate the lighting device 375.

The low frequency stimulus generating means 360 outputs low frequency through the stimulation terminal 365 to apply low frequency stimulation to the animals, and in the present invention, a transformer (trans) is used as a high voltage stimulus generating means for applying low frequency stimulation.

The flash drive means 370 adjusts the temperature and illuminance of the lighting device 375 according to a control signal generated by the operation of the flash control switch 217 of the transmitter 200, and in particular, may use a constant current method. In particular, in the present invention, in order to easily grasp the position of the animal in the dark night, it is preferable to maximize the brightness of the lighting device 375, and operate every four seconds, the operating time is preferably 0.1 seconds.

An embodiment in which the emergency stimulation mode and the simultaneous stimulation mode are executed by applying the animal training apparatus shown in FIGS. 2 to 6 are as follows.

For example, when three dogs are controlled by setting the low frequency stimulus values to control three receivers in one transmitter 200, the first dog A is set to 35 steps and the second dog B is used. Is set to 50 steps and the third number (C) is set to 74 steps, each low frequency stimulus value is stored in the EEPROM of the transmitter. When A is selected by operating the receiver selection function switch 218 of the transmitter 200, A and 35 are displayed on the LCD display 250, and when B is selected, B and 50 are displayed on the LCD display 250. In the case of selecting C dog, the LCD display 250 displays C and 74 so that the low frequency stimulus value suitable for each dog can be set so that it does not give a strong stimulus to a weak dog and does not give a strong stimulus to a strong dog. The stimulus can be used to safely train the dog.

When operating the emergency stimulation mode switch 215, one receiver is set to operate with one dog, and when an emergency occurs due to a low frequency stimulus with a predetermined intensity (e.g. 10 steps) added to the set stimulus value. Can control the dog.

When the simultaneous stimulation mode switch 216 is operated, a certain value, for example, 10 steps is added to the stimulus added to a plurality of dogs rather than the low-frequency stimulus value (the situation where they go away or fight each other while playing with each other). ) Can control dogs instantaneously. That is, in the case where A is set to 35 stages, B is set to 50 stages, and C is set to 74 stages, and the synchronous stimulation mode switch 216 is operated, the low frequency stimulus with 10 stages added to the set stimulus values, respectively. The values come from the A, B, and C receivers at the same time. In other words, the low frequency stimulus can be simultaneously controlled by increasing 10 steps to 45 stages in the A receivers, 60 stages in the B receivers, and 84 stages in the C receivers, thereby simultaneously controlling a plurality of dogs. In this case, A, B, and C are simultaneously displayed on the LCD display 250. This can change the selection of the receiver 300 each time, and also eliminate the hassle of setting and controlling the stimulus value and controlling all animals at once in a very short time.

In addition, when the low frequency stimulation control switch 211 is operated while the simultaneous stimulation mode function switch 216 is operated, three stimuli, that is, three dogs at the same time, the stimulus of 10 steps higher than each level is output. When not controlled, turning the encoder-type low frequency stimulation control switch 211 to the left and right at the same time as a function to add or subtract the stimulus from each stimulus level, grouping multiple animals collectively (group spirit) It works.

7 is a flow chart showing a control method of the animal training apparatus according to the present invention, Figure 8 is a flow chart showing the operation control of the lighting apparatus of the control method of the animal training apparatus according to the present invention, and Figure 9 is an animal according to the present invention Flow chart showing the control of low frequency stimulus values according to animals in the control method of the training device.

Looking at the basic control method of the animal training apparatus according to the present invention with reference to FIG. 7, a plurality of animals in the EEPROM stored low frequency stimulus intensity and selected function set for the receiver 300 is set ID code Searching the worn receiver 300 (S110), determining whether the flash control function switch 217 of the receiver 300 detected in step S110 (S120), the flash control function switch 217 in step S120 If it does not work to determine whether the receiver selection function switch 218 is activated (S150) to further store the number of the receiver 300 is worn (S160), the newly set receiver 300 in step S160 (S170), determining whether the emergency stimulation mode function switch 215 has been operated (S180), and when the emergency stimulation mode function switch 215 is operated in step S180, the receiver is currently set. A specific value is added to the low frequency stimulus value of 300 to output a low frequency stimulus (S190), and if the emergency stimulation mode switch 215 is not operated in step S180, determining whether a fixed switch (not shown) is operated. (S200), when the fixed switch (not shown) is not operated in step S200 step of determining whether the simultaneous stimulation mode function switch 216 is operated (S210), when the fixed switch (not shown) is operated in step S200 and When the simultaneous stimulation mode function switch 216 is activated in step S210, storing the current low frequency stimulus value in EEPROM (S220), and outputting the low frequency stimulus value of the animal currently set in step S220 (S230). It includes.

Here, referring to FIG. 8, in step S130, when the flash control function switch 217 operates in step S120, the lighting device 292 operates, whether the flash control function switch 217 of the transmitter 200 is operated. When the flash control function switch 217 is activated in step S131, the step S131 determines whether the switch 217 is operated for 2 seconds or longer (S132), and the lighting device 292 of the transmitter 200 is turned on. Determining whether or not the operation / OFF operation (S133), if the lighting device 292 is ON in the step S133 (S134), if the lighting device 292 is OFF in step S133 (S135) In step S132, when the flash control function switch 217 is not operated for more than 2 seconds, determining whether the flash drive means 370 of the receiver 300 is operated (S136); When the flash drive means 370 is operated in step S136 to determine whether the lighting device 375 of the receiver 300 is ON / OFF operation (S137), when the lighting device 375 is ON in step S137 In step S138, when the lighting device 375 is OFF in step S137, turning it on (S139), or when the flash control function switch 217 of the transmitter 200 is not operated in step S131. And when the flash drive means 370 of the receiver 300 is not operated at S136, and returns to an initial state after passing through steps S134, S135, S138, and S139 (S140).

9, when the fixed switch (not shown) is operated in step S200 and the simultaneous stimulus mode function switch 216 is operated in step S210, storing the current low frequency stimulus value in an EEPROM (S220). ), Determining how many codes of the receiver 300 are stored in the EEPROM (S221), when the power is turned on, the step of setting the receiver 300 worn on one specific animal as the first code (S222), the step of determining whether the receiver selection function switch 218 is operating (S223), when the receiver selection function switch 218 is operated in step S223 is changed to increase to the final receiver code (S224), Recognizing the receiver code set by the receiver selection function switch 218 in step S224 (S225), Recognizing the low frequency stimulus value corresponding to the receiver code recognized in step S225 in EEPROM (S226), User fixed A low frequency stimulus value set when the fixed switch (not shown) or the simultaneous stimulation mode function switch 216 is operated in step S227, determining whether the position (not shown) or the simultaneous stimulation mode function switch 216 is operated. Storing in the EEPROM as the current low frequency stimulus value, and if the fixed switch (not shown) or the simultaneous stimulation mode function switch 216 is not operated in step S227 or after step S228 The process returns to step S223.

According to the animal training apparatus and the control method as described above, to set a low frequency stimulation intensity suitable for each animal to easily control a plurality of animals, each of the emergency stimulation function and a plurality of animals to apply a predetermined additional stimulation to each animal It can be equipped with a simultaneous stimulation function to apply a stimulus to suppress them at a time, it is possible to easily set a variety of low-frequency stimulation intensity by applying the encoder switch, it is possible to use an auditory signal such as warning sound or melody to train animals.

While preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described specific embodiments. That is, those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains can make many changes and modifications to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the appended claims, and all such appropriate changes and modifications are possible. Equivalents should be considered to be within the scope of the present invention.

1 is a schematic diagram of a conventional animal training apparatus composed of a transmitter 110 and a receiver 100,

2 is a schematic diagram of a transmitter 200 of an animal training apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention;

3 is a schematic view of the receiver 300 of the animal training apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention,

4 is a block diagram of the transmitter of FIG. 2;

5 is a block diagram of the receiver of FIG. 3;

6 is a block diagram schematically illustrating a receiver microprocessor module in FIG. 5;

7 is a flow chart showing a control method of the animal training apparatus according to the present invention,

8 is a flow chart showing the operation control of the lighting apparatus of the control method of the animal training apparatus according to the present invention, and

9 is a flow chart showing the control of the low-frequency stimulation value according to the animal of the control method of the animal training apparatus according to the present invention.

<Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawings>

200: transmitter 210: function switch

211: low frequency stimulation control switch 212: temporary stimulation switch

213: continuous stimulus switch 214: voice control switch

215: emergency stimulation mode function switch 216: simultaneous stimulation mode function switch

217: flash control switch 218: receiver selection switch

220: power control means 222: charging means

224: Battery 230: ID code setting means

240: Transmission microprocessor 250: LCD display

260: oscillation / modulation means 265: RF amplification

267: RF output 270: low pass filter

280: transmission antenna 290: flash drive means

292: lighting device 300: receiver

310: power control means 315: receiving antenna

320: high frequency amplifier 325: oscillation means

330: mixer 335: filter means

340: detection means 350: receiver microprocessor module

360: low frequency stimulation means 365: stimulation terminal

370: flash drive means 375: lighting device

380: buzzer driving means 385: buzzer

Claims (11)

In the animal training apparatus, An emergency stimulus mode that transmits a radio signal by operating a plurality of function switches and wirelessly transmits a control signal by adding a predetermined intensity to the low frequency stimulus intensity set for each animal, and is set for a plurality of animals. A transmitter having a simultaneous stimulation mode for wirelessly transmitting a control signal by adding a predetermined intensity to a low frequency stimulus intensity of the low frequency stimulus; And, And a receiver configured to set low frequency stimulation signals for each of the plurality of animals according to the radio signal transmitted from the transmitter, and selectively perform the operation of the emergency stimulation mode and the simultaneous stimulation mode. Device. The method of claim 1, wherein the transmitter A plurality of function switches for selecting a receiver worn on a particular animal, applying a temporary or sustained stimulus, and selecting a function of an emergency stimulation mode or a simultaneous stimulation mode; Power control means for applying a predetermined time pressure to supply or cut off power of the battery to each part of the transmitter; ID code setting means for assigning and setting an ID code to define basic matters for communication with a receiver; A transmission microprocessor for storing the low frequency stimulus value and the selected function set for the receiver having the ID code set therein and outputting a control signal to perform a function set by a plurality of function switches; An LCD display showing on the screen a low frequency stimulus value and function set corresponding to a control signal of said transmission microprocessor; Oscillation / modulation means for oscillating and modulating the control signal generated by the ID code and the transmission microprocessor into an RF signal; A low pass filter for cutting off a high frequency generated from a signal output from the modulation means; And a transmission antenna for radiating the output signal of the low pass filter into space. The method of claim 2, wherein the plurality of function switches A low frequency stimulation control switch for applying an encoder switch to subdivide and set a low frequency stimulus level for each animal; A temporary stimulus function switch for setting a low frequency stimulus level to apply a low frequency stimulus instantaneously regardless of an operating time in a selected receiver; A continuous stimulus function switch for setting a low frequency stimulus value to apply a low frequency stimulus for an operating time in the selected receiver; A voice control switch for controlling the output of an auditory stimulus with a high sound melody or a low sound warning sound for each animal; An emergency stimulus mode function switch operable to wirelessly transmit a control signal by adding a predetermined stimulus to a stimulus value set for each animal; A simultaneous stimulation mode function switch operative to wirelessly transmit a control signal by adding a predetermined stimulus to a stimulus value set for a plurality of animals; A flash control switch for controlling ON / OFF of the lighting device by pressurizing for a predetermined time; And, a receiver selection function switch for selecting any one of a plurality of receivers worn on the animal. The method of claim 3, wherein When operating the simultaneous stimulation mode switch, the animal training device, characterized in that the stimulus value adjusted by adjusting the low frequency stimulation control switch is added to the stimulus set for a plurality of animals. The method of claim 2, wherein the oscillation / modulation means An animal training apparatus using a voltage controlled crystal oscillator (VCXO) that simultaneously performs RF oscillation and modulation. The method of claim 1, wherein the receiver Power control means for operating for a predetermined time to supply or cut off power of the battery to each part of the receiver; A receiving antenna for receiving a signal transmitted from the transmitter; A high frequency amplifier for amplifying a radio signal received by the reception antenna; A mixer unit generating an intermediate frequency by using an outgoing signal supplied from an oscillation means provided separately from the RF signal supplied from the high frequency amplifier; Filter means for filtering noise included in the intermediate frequency generated by the mixer; Detection means for detecting a control signal and an ID signal of the transmitter from the signal filtered by the filter means; A receiver microprocessor module for controlling to output a corresponding low frequency stimulus according to the received control signal; Low-frequency stimulation generating means for outputting low-frequency stimulation to the animals through the stimulation terminal to each animal; And a flash drive means for controlling the temperature and illuminance of the lighting device according to a control signal generated by the operation of the flash control switch of the transmitter and using a constant current method. 7. The method of claim 6, wherein the receiver microprocessor module is Receiver amplifying means for amplifying the analog signal detected by said detecting means; Receiver conversion means for converting the signal amplified by the receiver amplification means into a digital signal; Reference voltage supply means for supplying constant power so that the receiver amplifying means and the receiver converting means can operate; A microprocessor for outputting a control signal to output a corresponding low frequency stimulus when a preset ID and a received signal match; D / A converter means for converting and outputting the digital signal into an analog signal; And a reset means for resetting the microprocessor when the voltage falls below a constant voltage. The method of claim 6, wherein the low frequency stimulus generating means Animal training apparatus using a transformer (transformer) as a means for generating high voltage stimulation. Searching for receivers worn on a plurality of animals in an EEPROM in which a low frequency stimulus intensity and a selected function are set for a receiver having an ID code set (S110); Determining whether the flash control function switch of the receiver found in step S110 is operated (S120); If the flash control function switch does not operate in step S120 determines whether the receiver selection function switch is activated (S150) and additionally storing the number of worn receivers (S160); Storing the newly set receiver in the EEPROM (S170) in step S160; Determining whether the emergency stimulation mode function switch is operated (S180); When the emergency stimulation mode function switch is activated in step S180, adding a specific value to a low frequency stimulus value of a currently set receiver to output a low frequency stimulus (S190); Determining whether the fixed switch is operated when the emergency stimulation mode function switch is not operated in step S180 (S200); Determining whether the simultaneous stimulation mode function switch is operated when the fixed switch is not operated in step S200 (S210); Storing a current low frequency stimulus value in an EEPROM when the fixed switch is operated in the step S200 and when the co-stimulation mode function switch is operated in the step S210 (S220); And outputting a low frequency stimulus value of the animal currently set in the step S220 (S230). The method of claim 9, In step S120, the flash control function switch is operated to operate the lighting device (S130), a step of determining whether the flash control function switch of the transmitter is operated (S131); Determining whether the switch is operated for 2 seconds or more when the flash control function switch is operated in step S131 (S132); Determining whether the lighting device of the transmitter is turned on or off (S133); Turning off the lighting device when it is turned on in step S133 (S134); Turning on the lighting device when it is turned off in step S133 (S135); Determining whether the flash drive means of the receiver is operated when the flash control switch is not operated for 2 seconds or more in step S132; Determining whether the lighting device of the receiver is turned on / off when the flash driving means is operated in step S136 (S137); Turning off the lighting device when it is turned on in step S137 (S138); Turning on the lighting apparatus when the lighting apparatus is OFF in the step S137 (S139); When the flash control function switch of the transmitter is not operated in the step S131 or the flash drive means of the receiver is not operated in the step S136, and after returning to the initial state after the steps S134, S135, S138, S139 Step (S140); control method of the animal training apparatus comprising a. 10. The method of claim 9, wherein when the fixed switch is operated in the step S200 and the emergency stimulus mode function switch is operated in the step S210, storing the current low frequency stimulus value in an EEPROM (S220), Determining a number of codes of a receiver stored in an EEPROM (S221); Setting a receiver worn on one specific animal as a first code when the power is turned on (S222); Determining whether the receiver selection function switch is operated (S223); When the receiver selection function switch is activated in step S223, changing to increase to a final receiver code (S224); Recognizing a receiver code set by the receiver selection function switch in step S224 (S225); Recognizing, in an EEPROM, a low frequency stimulus value corresponding to the receiver code recognized in step S225 (S226); Determining whether the user has operated the fixed switch or the simultaneous stimulation mode function switch (S227); And storing the set low frequency stimulus value in the EEPROM as the current low frequency stimulus value when the fixed switch or the simultaneous stimulation mode function switch is operated in the step S227 (S228). Or if the fixed switch or the simultaneous stimulation mode function switch is not operated, or after step S228, to step S223.

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