WO2011019262A2 - Sistema bioelectronico - Google Patents
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- the bioinformatics system of the present invention is related to a set of devices that are used to alert the personnel in charge of the artificial animal reproduction, of the particular reproductive physical state of the females.
- the system is designed to know the precise moment in which a cow must be artificially fertilized to ensure conception.
- the system of the present invention can detect the favorable moment for the coupling, the pregnancy, the abortion, the moment of the delivery, and the anesthesia. Also, the metabolic variables that indicate an altered state of health in the animal can be detected.
- the present invention presents a new technology that ensures the easy and efficient detection of the propitious moment for the successful fertilization of the ovule to be carried out without the need to supervise the heat.
- the indiscriminate use of sperm is avoided, and zootechnical practices that spoil and stress animals and facilities are eliminated.
- the system of the present invention can measure with precision since it is based on a physiological constant in which the metabolic variables are always the same.
- the system is based on a genetic mandate that triggers a biological order in which the metabolic variables that are activated coincide to ensure conception.
- the present invention is a system that first detects in the body fluids, events that are of interest to the farmer, and then, informs what is happening for its timely intervention.
- the computer system of the present invention is composed of a bio-electronic earring and a signal receiver.
- the earring detects in the fluids of the females, a combination of metabolites and physicochemical variables that are perceived and analyzed in a computer system before transmitting to the mobile receiver the appropriate signals that indicate in advance, the events linked to the reproduction of economic importance for the user.
- the system informs the geographical situation of the animal in question and can detect altered states of health in the animal.
- the signal receiver has the main feature of incorporating the use of a current cell phone to receive auditory and textual information, directly from the animals, that trigger the system and alert the personnel of the particular event that is happening for their timely intervention.
- the system of the present invention is, therefore, a converter of physiological events in encoded signals that are not only transmitted, but also fed to a database for eventual processing by statistical means. These signals are transmitted only when the computer system ensures that all physiological processes have reached a predetermined point.
- Another feature of the system of the present invention is that it is a fully automatic system that provides uninterrupted and uncomplicated service for up to two years. It is not necessary to adjust anything or do periodic tests at all once the earring is placed in the animal's ear, and fed with the basic data.
- the system has specialized software to provide the bio-electronic device with the basic information of the animal under supervision.
- it contains a flexible programming sequence that guarantees multiple applications and is characterized in that the device programming software can be installed on any handheld computer (PDA).
- PDA handheld computer
- the system has an autonomous electronic detection device, of the metabolic constants that intervene at the beginning and at the end of the estrus; at the beginning and end of the ovulation; at the beginning of pregnancy; during the state of gravity; at the time of abortion; at the beginning of the birth process; at the beginning of the suspension temporal of the reproductive activity (anestro); and at the beginning of an altered state of health.
- the present invention is directed to a measuring device that is placed in the animal's ear, to read in the body fluids, the metabolic variables that intervene in each of the physiological events of economic or scientific importance for the user.
- the apparatus is composed of two hermetically sealed capsules to withstand immersion up to 5 meters deep.
- the capsules are made of a high impact polymer that has a color that helps block ultraviolet rays to minimize exposure wear.
- the posterior capsule corresponds to the electronic compartment, is characterized in that in the external part the connectors of the cylindrical bolt and the polygonal bolt are embedded, and in the internal part, the microprocessor, the clock, the comparator, the signal conditioner , and the other electronic components of the system electronics embedded and embedded with a dry stabilizing gel that keeps the system safe from vibrations and moisture.
- the front capsule of the earring corresponds to the battery compartment, and is characterized in that in the external part the cylindrical bolt and the polygonal bolt are embedded, while in the internal part, the battery network is embedded lithium, also embedded by a dry stabilizing gel that keeps them safe from vibrations and moisture.
- the front capsule and the posterior capsule of the earring are interconnected by means of the cylindrical bolt containing the contacts of the battery and the polygonal bolt containing the contacts of the sensors, placed separately to help avoid the induction of spurious signs
- the connector of the polygonal bolt is characterized in that it contains the sensor needles that remain in contact with the internal fluids of the specimen under surveillance, its particular form is for the edges to function as insulation between the sensor conductors, also, to prevent The self induction.
- the cylindrical bolt is characterized in that it contains the contacts that allow the flow of energy from the batteries to the electronics, and because it is larger to avoid heating by having a larger contact surface.
- the system and apparatus of the present invention are especially applicable to cows and heifers dedicated to the production of milk and / or meat, but their use is not limited to sex, nor in other domestic or wild mammals that exhibit physiological events similar to those of cattle, more so in humans and aquatic mammals.
- the earring is a battery operated autonomous device that detects and informs the beginning and end of heat; the beginning and end of ovulation; the beginning of pregnancy and the state of gravity; the time of abortion; the start of the birth process; the beginning of the temporary suspension of the reproductive activity (anestro); and the beginning of an altered state of health. All this, in accordance with a particular algorithm for the exact detection of each of the mentioned events. It is also an emitter of coded signals that transmits physiological event information that it detects when it ensures that all physiological processes have reached their climax.
- All the reproductions of the present invention for the different species of domestic and / or wild animals include the same design methodology, objects and general elements; an electronic device for detecting, in body fluids, physiological events of scientific, technological, or technical interest, where all electronic components are encapsulated, hermetically protected against water and vibrations. More specifically, electronic components such as a power source, a multiplexing unit, a microprocessor, a reprogrammable read memory, a read-write memory, an exclusive read memory, a reader that receives the information from the microprocessor, a converter that Ia converts into intelligible messages, a combiner, a transmitter to send the signals and a duplexer that allows using a single antenna to transmit and receive.
- electronic components such as a power source, a multiplexing unit, a microprocessor, a reprogrammable read memory, a read-write memory, an exclusive read memory, a reader that receives the information from the microprocessor, a converter that Ia converts into intelligible messages,
- FIG. 1 illustrates a front perspective view of the bio-electronic earring according to the present invention when assembled. .
- FIG.2 illustrates a rear perspective view of the bio-electronic earring of FIG. one.
- FIG. 3 illustrates a detailed front view showing the unassembled bio-electronic earring including the tool to change the batteries.
- FIG. 4 illustrates a detailed rear view showing the bio-electronic earring unassembled.
- FIG. 5 illustrates a detailed side view showing the unassembled bio-electronic earring.
- FIG. 6 illustrates a perspective view from above of the posterior capsule of the bio-electronic earring of the present invention.
- FIG. 7 illustrates a top view of the posterior capsule of the bio-electronic earring of the present invention.
- FIG. 8 illustrates a front perspective view of the inside of the front capsule of the bio-electronic earring of the present invention.
- FIG. 9 illustrates a top view of the front capsule of the bio-electronic earring of the present invention.
- FIG. 10 illustrates a block diagram showing the way in which the electronics that operate the bio-electronic earring of the present invention are arranged.
- FIG. 11 illustrates a representative diagram of the software that feeds the bio-electronic device.
- the bio-informatics system of the present invention serves to identify by electronic means, in the body fluids of domestic and / or wild mammals, the metabolic changes that converge in each of the physiological moments of economic, scientific and technological importance, related to the reproduction of the female, and the health of animals in general.
- the system encodes the information, analyzes it, memorizes when each of the metabolic variables reaches a predetermined level, and informs a receiver of the event that has just happened.
- the present invention provides a bio-electronic device that detects in the body fluids of animals, reproductive physical events of economic importance, and physiological events indicative of an altered state of health that serve to prevent the user from a possible morbid state of animal health.
- the system and apparatus of the present invention is very useful for reducing the user's work to its minimum expression and improving the economy of the producers.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a front perspective view of the assembled bioelectronic earring 10.
- the earring 10 can have any geometric shape. The geometric shape shown in FIG. 1 is just one of the possible ways.
- the front capsule 20 and the posterior capsule 30 have similar configurations that allow the capsules to be coupled when the bio-electronic earring 10 is installed in the animal's ear. Both capsules fit perfectly, imprisoning the bio-electronic earring in the animal's ear, depriving the earring of movement, perfectly glued to the contour of the ear to block the entrance to any element of the nature that could detach the earring 10 or cause damage to the earring electronics.
- the earring 10 includes in the front capsule 20 two holes 40 that make up the inlet holes of the tool 80 that is used to change the batteries.
- the holes 40, 40a can be of different shape to ensure that the tool is used correctly.
- the holes 40, 40a can include a concave depression 50 that facilitates the insertion of the tool.
- the front capsule 20 and the posterior capsule 30 can be made of any material that withstands impacts.
- capsules 20 and 30 are made of a high impact polymer.
- capsules 20 and 30 have a color that helps block ultraviolet rays to prevent accelerated exposure wear.
- capsules 20 and 30 are sealed tightly to withstand immersion up to 5 meters deep.
- FIG.2 illustrates a rear perspective view of the bio-electronic earring
- the rear capsule 30 includes a visual indicator 70 to indicate battery replacement.
- the visual indicator 70 may include any device that emits a visual or auditory signal when the battery charge is running out.
- the Visual indicator can be an LED light.
- the visual indicator 70 turns on and flashes when the battery begins to register charge levels that indicate danger of depletion, also, due to its location in the center of the earring, as this serves to avoid the maximum, so that it covers the hair of the ear of the animal
- FIG. 3 illustrates a detailed front view that shows the unassembled bio-electronic earring.
- the Figure shows the front capsule 20, the rear capsule 30, and the tool 80 for changing the battery.
- Inside the front capsule 20 a network of lithium batteries is embedded, immersed in a dry gel that prevents the batteries from moving in case of vibration or shock and free of moisture throughout their useful life.
- the front capsule 20 is the part of the earring that can be detached from the animal's ear to change it, or, if necessary, to recharge it when the battery runs out.
- the front capsule 20 is a piece that, at the time of detachment, does not affect its counterpart the posterior capsule 30.
- the front capsule 20 has on its external face 22 the holes 40, 40a, through which the tool 80 is introduced to change the drums.
- the clamping bolt 100 and the connecting bolt 90 of the earring 10 are illustrated, which are illustrated in more detail in FIG. 8.
- the posterior capsule 30 is characterized in that the electronics of the system are embedded inside, which is immersed in a dry gel that prevents movement in case of vibration or shock and is free of moisture throughout its entire useful life.
- the posterior capsule 30 is the part of the earring 10 that must remain fixed, stuck throughout the productive life of the animal, on the side and at the site of the ear where the main irrigation or blood collection pathways are located. This is largely due to the fact that in the posterior capsule 30 there are sensing needles 110, which, preferably, should never move from the place where they are inserted, under penalty of destroying them or causing infections resulting in fibrosis that Prevent sampling.
- the sensor needles 110 are made of bio-compatible materials that do not generate allergic reaction or the development of fibrosis, which allows them to remain inserted indefinitely under the skin and on the cartilage.
- the tool 80 is the battery change key and is composed of the opening terminals 140 and 140a, the multidimensional adjustment band 150, the supports of the link 160, and the base 170 for pressing the tool 80.
- the tool 80 has an "M" shape.
- the battery change tool 80 is characterized in that it has an ergonomic grip and manipulation system that it has, the base 170 that serves as a support point for pressing and the multidimensional adjustment band 150 that accepts different thicknesses of the user's fingers. These two elements together provide security to safely hold and manipulate the tool.
- the opening terminals 140 allow a single mode of use, since the circular shape of the terminal 140, and the polygonal shape of the terminal 140a, coincide with the inlet holes 40, 40a of the front capsule.
- FIG. 4 illustrates a detailed rear view showing the unassembled bio-electronic earring.
- the fastening bolt 100 and the connecting bolt 90 stand out, which are embedded in the internal face 24 of the front capsule 20.
- the fastening bolts 100 and connection 90 are hollow inside.
- Both bolts 90 and 100, terminals 140 and 140a, holes 40 and 40a, and connectors 120 and 130, can have any physical form as long as the shape of these complements each other. This is necessary so that the terminals 140 and 140a of the tool 80 can pass through the fastening bolts 100 and connection 90 of the front capsule 20. And so that the fastening bolts 100 and the connecting bolt 90 can contact the connectors 130 and 120 respectively of the rear capsule 30.
- the outer face of the clamping bolt 100 is polygonal and the one of the connecting bolt 90 is circular.
- the visual battery change indicator 70 In the rear capsule 30, the visual battery change indicator 70 must be located on the outside 34 of the capsule so that the alarm signal (from now on we will call "light") is located on the back of the ear of the animal. This helps the animal's hair not to cover the light, preventing it from being seen by the field staff.
- this light when it is turned on for the first time, sends a depletion report to the mobile signal receiver, which is repeated, up to 3 times in different periods of time, so that the signal is captured during one of the shifts of the field personnel in a state of vigilance, informing the number of times issued, because once the last exhaustion report is sent, the system reserves sufficient energy capacity to record and send a report of any physiological event of importance that could occur during the next 72 hours, before the end of the battery power.
- FIG. 5 illustrates a detailed side view showing the bio-electronic earring 10 not assembled.
- the clamping bolt 100, and the connecting bolt 90 have different shape and thickness and are separated from each other. These bolts are part of the system's fastening and connection mechanism.
- the clamping bolt 100 preferably has a polygonal shape, and is designed with this shape, because in the connector 130 where it is assembled, it also has the same shape.
- the sensor or sampling needles 110 are the sensor or sampling needles 110. Because both parts have the same shape, the edges work as insulation between the sensor conductors, since they act as electromagnetic insulators to avoid transconductance.
- the connecting bolt 90 is characterized in that there are the contacts that allow the flow of energy from the batteries to the electronics, and the fact of being thicker, is to prevent heating by having a larger contact surface.
- the sensing needles 110 stand out, these are characterized in that they comprise the part of the bio-electronic device, which makes permanent contact with the body fluids.
- the sensing needles 110 are made with a bio-compatible material that does not generate allergic reaction or the development of fibrosis, a quality that allows them to remain indefinitely, inserted under the skin and on the cartilage.
- the sensor needles 110 may be made of gold.
- FIG. 6 illustrates a perspective view from above of the posterior capsule 30 of the bio-electronic earring 10 of the present invention.
- the posterior capsule 30 is the compartment where the electronics are located.
- the microprocessor 230 which is responsible for running the different sequences of the supervision and control program; the clock 240 where the signal that determines the operating frequency of the system is generated; the comparator 250 where the comparison of the values read against those stored as a reference is carried out, the signal conditioners 260 that are used to filter, reinforce and convert the signals obtained by the sensors 270.
- the sensors 270 are responsible for converting the physical - chemical levels of metabolic variables in electrical impulses.
- the RAM 280 that is responsible for storing the information that is being processed, the one that is about to be processed and the one that has just been processed;
- the ROM 290 that is responsible for indicating to the microprocessor the actions to be performed according to the input signals or the indications of the internal operation;
- the EPROM memory 300 that is responsible for storing the history of the animal it is watching; the reader 310 which is responsible for receiving the instructions from the microprocessor and sending them to the AD / DA converter; the AD / DA 320 converter that is responsible for transforming the encoded signals into something intelligible to the human; the COMBINATOR 330 which is responsible for integrating the message to be sent, adding the pertinent data such as: the telephone number, the data of the animal and what the microprocessor generated from the signals received by the sensors; DUPLEXOR 340 which is responsible for allowing the use of a single antenna to transmit and receive signals; the PRE AMPLIFIER 350 which is responsible for increasing the level of the received signals until they can be processed by the receiver 360;
- FIG.7 illustrates a top view of the posterior capsule 30 of the bio-electronic earring 10 of the present invention.
- the connector 130 corresponding to the clamping bolt 100 is characterized in that the sensor needles 110 are located there, located at the center of each of the sides, basically due to the fact that the edges of the polygon act as electromagnetic insulators to avoid the trans- conductance between the needles 110.
- the connector 120 is characterized in that it houses the contact of the electronics 190.
- the contact of the electronics 190 is characterized by being a fixed plate with a large surface that ensures a precise connection even in conditions of vibration, shock or repeated blows.
- the fastening and fixing system 200 of bolt 90 and bolt 100 is characterized by being a mobile unit composed of a ball 210 and a hidden spring 220, embedded in a side of connector 120 and 130 respectively, within a cavity in Ia which the spring 220 is maintained by pressing the ball 210 against a hole that allows it to be exposed, or protrudes into the cavity formed by the connector 120 and the connector 130, in such a way that, when the bolts penetrate , push the ball 210 onto the spring 220, opening it up to a point of the clamping bolt 100 and the connecting bolt 90, in which there are holes (402), where the ball 210, driven by the spring 220, penetrates automatically, and fixes the clamping bolt 100 inside the connector 130, and the connecting bolt 90 inside the connector 120.
- FIG. 8 illustrates a front perspective view of the inside of the front capsule 20 of the bio-electronic earring 10 of the present invention. This figure shows the 390 lithium battery compartment. These 390 batteries are specially designed for intermittent charging missions for long periods. In one version, batteries 390 will be manufactured with a thickness slightly greater than the thickness of a coin.
- a series of holes 402 can be observed that demarcate the depth variable to which they can be fixed inside the corresponding connector. This quality guarantees that the bio-electronic earring 10 can be adjusted to the thickness of the ear of the animal in which it is installed, keeping it firm, without impeding the blood circulation of the tissue. It can also be seen that the edge 410 of bolts 90 and 100 is skewed, with a cutting edge for cutting and piercing the ear.
- the connecting bolt 90 has a fixed large surface plate 420 which ensures a precise connection even in conditions of vibration, shock or repeated shocks.
- FIG. 9 illustrates a top view of the front capsule 20 of the bio-electronic earring 10 of the present invention.
- This figure shows that batteries 390 are perfectly encapsulated.
- the bolts 90 and 100 are hollow, and that this, in addition to allowing the passage of the tool 80, also serves so that through them, the cuts that necessarily have to be made in The ear, at the time of piercing it.
- FIG. 10 illustrates a block diagram showing the way in which the electronics that operate the bio-electronic earring are arranged 10.
- the sensors 270 are the electronic components responsible for converting the physical-chemical levels of the metabolic variables involved. in the different physiological states of economic importance for the farmer, in electrical impulses of magnitude and characteristics suitable to be used by the specialized electronics in timely informing of the determining changes in the economically important stages to maximize the reproduction of these animals, as well as of your state of health.
- the sensors 270 Ia limit and adapt to the next stage, which is the MUX or multiplexer 380, which is responsible for forming the appropriate path for each signal and combining several of them when required.
- the next stage is the microprocessor 230 which is where the decision-making is carried out in accordance with the inputs and the internal operation of the equipment.
- the microprocessor needs several auxiliary elements, such as the clock 240, the random access memory RAM 280, the read memory ROM 290 and the programmable memory EPROM 300.
- the clock 240 functions as the heart of the system, marking the passage of the necessary processes to carry out all the functions of the bio-electronic device.
- RAM 280 is where the information that is being stored is stored processed, the one that is about to be processed and the one that has just been processed.
- the ROM (35) is where the software (computer program) resides, indicating to the microprocessor the actions to be performed according to the input signals or the indications of the internal operation.
- the EPROM 300 programmable memory it is where the history of the animal that is being stored is stored, such as the date of birth, its ancestors, method of insemination of the mother and the conditions she has had or the beginning of her estrous cycle. In turn, in this component the basic parameters of the species or race under observation are stored.
- the generated signal passes to the READER 310 who delivers its output to the digital / analog converter AD / DA 320, where the signal is transformed into something intelligible to the human.
- the output 322 of the converter 320 is coupled to the combiner COMB 330 which receives from another point of the microprocessor the indication to "turn on" the transmitter 400.
- the signal is amplified and coupled to the DUPLEXOR 340 to be sent to the antenna of the cell phone.
- the same antenna serves to receive the signal from the programmer, which is coupled to DUPLEXOR 340 and the necessary portion is extracted to excite the PRE-AMP (preamp) 350, which provides the appropriate signal to the receiver 360 to drive the analog-digital converter AD / DA 320, where it becomes something that the microprocessor that is fed by the reader 310 can use.
- This signal will be taken once processed to the EPROM 300 programmable memory to be used as identification of the animal and save the data related to the species or race and its life.
- the power source 370 is responsible for providing the energy in the proper way so that the entire device is kept running constantly until the battery is exhausted, which is expected to work efficiently for up to two years.
- One of the functions of the microprocessor will be to control the power source to keep off the sections that are not required, and in operation, certain vital sections for the monitoring of the sensors and possible inputs by the radio receiver system, in such a way, that they will only light the necessary sections of the equipment according to the way in which the events are presented, activating them minimum fractions of time, just enough to send the messages, a technical quality that allows a very efficient use of the energy.
- the device of the present invention is characterized in that it has integrated an updateable software characterized in that it does not require removal of the animal's ear to program it in the field by means of a handheld computer
- FIG. 11 is a representative diagram of the software to feed the bio-electronic earring 10.
- the figure shows a diagram of the logical sequence that will follow the computer program that will coordinate the actions of the device.
- the initialization of the system consists in deleting all the data that exists in both the RAM 280 operating memory and those of the programmable EPROM 300, subsequently verifying the presence of sensors 270 as input devices, and the transmitter 400 as an output device.
- the program is common for several models you must identify which are the associated sensors and the characteristics of the transmitter to adjust the times.
- the system is ready to receive the minimum information to operate according to the user's needs, for example: a) Identification of the animal including species or breed b) Name of the ranch or farm c) Cellular or landline numbers with ability to receive text messages where the results of the animal's condition should be sent d) Name of the owner e) Name of the system operator f) Current age g) Start of reproductive age h) Serious conditions from birth
- the system continues to the next step, the verification that the data were properly placed in the corresponding positions and then read the physical variables of the animal.
- the program will proceed to verify if the physical parameters received from the sensors correspond to any of the states programmed in the permanent memory, thus taking the appropriate route, whether the animal is in heat, at that time it will activate the In the process of transmitting, the correct message will be immediately chosen and will be recorded in the programmable memory for future reference and the message will be sent to the programmed recipients.
- the main feature of the system is that the mobile receiver is a cell phone, with the capacity to receive text and memory messages for events as many as animals are in the herd multiplied by 12 and with the ability to connect to a computer to empty the information and power use it later for statistical purposes and as a reference.
- the bio-electronic earring 10 perceives by electronic means the metabolic variables that converge in each of the physiological moments related to the reproduction and health of the animal, encodes them, memorizes them, and informs.
- the mobile receiver receives the signal emitted by the bio-electronic earring, and visually and audibly alerts the user, informing what is happening with each animal that triggers the system.
- the moments of importance are defined not only by hormonal patterns but also by metabolic variables that have to do with body temperature peaks and with blood pressure peaks.
- the user can send an instruction to the biomedical earring to request particular information about what the user wants to know, that is, if at any given time the user wants to know where the animal "x" is, he can request the information from the earring .
- the user can record in the memory of the earring the record of the male used in the insemination, the therapeutic treatment to which the animal in question was subjected, or any other information that he wants to keep in order to have it filed in case it is required later.
- bioproductive clock which is responsible for anticipating and informing what could happen in the animal when it recognizes an event recorded in the cycle previous reproductive
- the bioproductive clock records the physiological constants of importance for the user to take their precautions.
- the data collection system memorizes the particular information of all the physiological events related to the optimal time to conceive, and encodes them as physiological variables so that the system recognizes the animal when it is activated again, in order to send an advance report of the specific time at which the animal must be treated.
- the light emitted by the bio-electronic earring is color-coded.
- the emitted light may be green to alert field personnel of the female's state of gravity.
- the light could be yellow to alert field personnel when an abortion is detected.
- the light is intermittent.
- the earring can operate based on the recording and analysis of at least two metabolic variables of each of the physiological events related to reproduction, before issuing a report to the data collection system.
- the earring basically transforms the metabolic changes into visual and auditory signals that inform in advance the physio-productive events of economic importance for the breeding of domestic and / or wild cattle.
- the user can program the earring in the field so that its sensors detect the specific levels of the metabolic variables according to the animal species in question.
- the earring can keep in its memory the relevant information of the animal, even if it is not a female or not part of the herd of reproduction, it allows to maintain a constant control of the herd destined for consumption, memorizing the relevant data from the origin , type of food, food additives or supplements, vaccination and prophylaxis to prevent diseases, major illnesses, etc. That will undoubtedly contribute to the creation of the database of the national cattle herd.
- the bio-electronic device or remote sensing system can have between three or more than five inputs and between three or more than five outputs, with each output having a predetermined action through the software.
- the number of inputs and outputs will depend on the amount of information that the user requires to obtain from the earring.
- a device with five inputs and five illustrative outputs is used.
- TIME AND DATE - It will be the time in military format and date according to the scheme of each country in which the message is generated.
- ISSUER IDENTIFICATION It will contain information to know what animal it is, whether the user prefers the name of the cow, the consecutive number of the earring, the number of the animal with respect to the herd, the unique identification number of the cattle, etc.
- MESSAGE CONTENT The information that is generated and sent to the system, which will be related to the animal in which it is installed or the state of
- MESSAGE NUMBER The importance of this number is crucial, because we will know if it is the first or second warning; In case of losing one we receive the second or third notice or until the system ensures that it was read and we will know what operations proceed.
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