WO2021034814A1 - Système de surveillance de la santé du bétail et procédé d'utilisation - Google Patents

Système de surveillance de la santé du bétail et procédé d'utilisation Download PDF

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WO2021034814A1
WO2021034814A1 PCT/US2020/046776 US2020046776W WO2021034814A1 WO 2021034814 A1 WO2021034814 A1 WO 2021034814A1 US 2020046776 W US2020046776 W US 2020046776W WO 2021034814 A1 WO2021034814 A1 WO 2021034814A1
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John M. Greer
Jr. Richard A. CRIDER
Alvin C. Fults
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01K—ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; AVICULTURE; APICULTURE; PISCICULTURE; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
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    • A01K29/005—Monitoring or measuring activity, e.g. detecting heat or mating
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    • A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
    • A61B5/0002—Remote monitoring of patients using telemetry, e.g. transmission of vital signals via a communication network
    • A61B5/0004—Remote monitoring of patients using telemetry, e.g. transmission of vital signals via a communication network characterised by the type of physiological signal transmitted
    • A61B5/0008—Temperature signals
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
    • A61B5/01—Measuring temperature of body parts ; Diagnostic temperature sensing, e.g. for malignant or inflamed tissue
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
    • A61B5/68—Arrangements of detecting, measuring or recording means, e.g. sensors, in relation to patient
    • A61B5/6801—Arrangements of detecting, measuring or recording means, e.g. sensors, in relation to patient specially adapted to be attached to or worn on the body surface
    • A61B5/6813—Specially adapted to be attached to a specific body part
    • A61B5/6814—Head
    • A61B5/6815—Ear
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
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  • the present disclosure relates generally to systems and methods to determine the health of livestock, and embodiments of the disclosure include a livestock health monitoring system for data collection and detection of abnormal health conditions.
  • a conventional livestock monitoring system may have a livestock manager overseeing a plurality of livestock and may be in communication with a veterinarian.
  • the livestock manager monitors livestock via visual inspection.
  • unusual behavior of the livestock occurs, as indicative of illness, the livestock manager contacts a veterinarian, who then makes a prognosis and begins treatment.
  • an animal wellness notification system comprising: an attachment body configured to securely engage with an animal’s ear; a temperature monitoring component; a housing secured to the attachment body; a power module electrically connected to and configured to provide power to at least one other component of the ani al wellness notification system; a charging component; a computer disposed within the housing; and a notification device in data communication with the computer, wherein the notification device is configured to provide notice, and wherein the computer is configured to: receive a selected temperature range; receive a selected time duration; receive temperature data from the temperature monitoring component; determine whether an animal’s temperature is outside the selected temperature range; and cause the notification device to provide the notice upon the animal’s temperature remaining outside the selected temperature range for the selected time duration.
  • an animal wellness notification system comprising: a temperature monitor configured to generate temperature data; a power module configured to supply power for the animal wellness notification system; a computer configured to receive the temperature data; and a notification device, wherein the animal wellness notification system is configured to: receive a selected temperature range along with a selected time duration; record an animal’s temperature for the selected time duration; determine whether the animal’s temperature remains outside the selected temperature range for the selected time duration; and cause the notification device to provide notice, after the selected time duration, if received temperature data indicates that the animal’ s temperature remained outside the selected temperature range for the selected time duration.
  • a method of using an animal wellness notification system to determine the wellness of an animal comprising: attaching an animal wellness notification system component to an animal’s ear, wherein the animal wellness notification system component comprises a temperature monitoring component and a housing; providing power to the ani al wellness notification system via a power module, wherein the power module comprises a charging component; and selecting, via a computer associated with the animal wellness notification system, a temperature range and a time duration, wherein the computer is configured to: record an animal’s temperature for the time duration; determine whether the animal’s temperature remains outside the temperature range for the time duration; and cause a notification device associated with the animal wellness notification system to provide notice, after the time duration, if temperature data from the temperature monitoring component indicates that the animal’s temperature remained outside the temperature range for the time duration.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a front view of a livestock health monitoring system according to an embodiment of the disclosure
  • FIG. 2 illustrates a back view of a heath monitoring device according to an embodiment of the disclosure
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a front view of a heath monitoring device according to an embodiment of the disclosure
  • FIG. 4A illustrates a back view of a heath monitoring device according to an embodiment of the disclosure
  • FIG. 4B illustrates a back view of a heath monitoring device according to an embodiment of the disclosure
  • FIG. 4C illustrates a side perspective view of a heath monitoring device according to an embodiment of the disclosure
  • FIG. 4D illustrates a back perspective view of a heath monitoring device according to an embodiment of the disclosure
  • FIG. 4E illustrates a side perspective view of a heath monitoring device according to an embodiment of the disclosure
  • FIG. 5 illustrates a method for monitoring the health of livestock according to an embodiment of the disclosure
  • FIG. 6 illustrates a method for monitoring the health of livestock according to an embodiment of the disclosure
  • FIG. 7A illustrates a method for monitoring the health of livestock according to an embodiment of the disclosure
  • FIG. 7B illustrates a method for monitoring the health of livestock according to an embodiment of the disclosure
  • FIG. 8 illustrates a communication system according to an embodiment of the disclosure.
  • FIG. 9 illustrates a method for monitoring the health of livestock according to an embodiment of the disclosure.
  • the system and method of use in accordance with the present application overcomes problems commonly associated with conventional livestock monitoring systems. Specifically, the present invention provides a rapid and effective means to monitor large numbers of livestock and reduces the risk of human error. Additionally, systems of the disclosure may allow for longer term monitoring provided by rechargeable monitoring devices.
  • FIG. 8 depicts a front view of a livestock health monitoring system 801.
  • the monitoring system 601 includes a health monitoring device 100 comprising a temperature monitoring component (e.g., a temperature probe 124 and/or temperature sensor 114) in communication with an animal 603 via an attachment body 104.
  • a temperature monitoring component e.g., a temperature probe 124 and/or temperature sensor 11
  • the attachment body 104 is secured to the ear 605 of the animal 603 via one or more types of fasteners commonly known in the art.
  • the attachment body 104 may include a body having a hole 106 extending therethrough. The fastener is secured to the hole 106, which in turn is secured to the ear 605.
  • the health monitoring device 100 comprises a data collection housing 101 comprising an on/off switch 102 (e.g., a depression switch), a rotational device 103 which is rotatably connected to attachment body 104 (e.g., rotatably connected to male portion 104a, female portion 104b, or both male portion 104a and female portion 104b), and a temperature probe 124.
  • the data collection housing 101 may attached to the attachment body 104 and be in communication with a rotational device 103 and a temperature probe 124 via a wire 105.
  • the elongated temperature probe 124 is positioned through the rotational device 103 and the elongated temperature probe 124 may comprise a material capable of changing hardness upon reaching a particular temperature.
  • the data collection housing 101 may comprise a notification device 116 and may be enclosed in weather resistant material.
  • the notification device 116 may comprise a visual alert, an audible alert, and/or a wireless alert that is communicated to another device.
  • the notification device 116 may comprise a light that can be visually seen by a worker, an audible speaker, and/or a transmitter configured to provide notification to a remote device (for example, as depicted in FIG. 8).
  • the health monitoring device 100 comprises a data collection housing 101 comprising an on/off switch 102 (e.g., a depression switch).
  • the data collection housing 101 may attached to the attachment body 104 and be in communication with a temperature sensor 114 via a wire 105.
  • the temperature sensor 114 is comprised in a male portion 104a of attachment body 104.
  • the temperature sensor 114 is comprised in a female portion 104b of attachment body 104.
  • the temperature sensor 114 is comprised in a male portion 104a and a female portion 104b of attachment body 104.
  • the data collection housing 101 may comprise a notification device 116 and may be enclosed in weather resistant material.
  • the notification device 116 may comprise a visual alert, an audible alert, and/or a wireless alert that is communicated to another device.
  • the notification device 116 may comprise a light that can be visually seen by a worker, an audible speaker, and/or a transmitter configured to provide notification to a remote device (for example, as depicted in FIG. 8).
  • a health monitoring computer 110 may be positioned within housing 101, wherein the health monitoring computer 110 may comprise software, hardware, and power supply configured to determine if a temperature threshold is reached and/or to activate the notification device 116.
  • the health monitoring computer 110 may receive information from the temperature probe 124 via the wire 105.
  • the computer system may also comprise a wireless communication module configured to wirelessly communicate information to and/or from a remote device (for example, a computer, tablet, and/or smartphone accessed by a worker).
  • the health monitoring device 100 may comprise one or more power modules 120 incorporated into one or more of the elements of the health monitoring device 100.
  • the power module(s) 120 may comprise a device and/or system to recharge/trickle charge a battery (e.g., power supply within the health monitoring computer 110) on the health monitoring device (or ear tag) 100.
  • the power module 110 may comprise an integrated power module 120 configured to be (at least semi) permanently attached to or incorporated into the data collection housing 101.
  • the power module 120 may comprise a removeable/replaceable module configured to connect to the data collection housing 101 and be in electric communication with the health monitoring computer 110.
  • the power module 120 may comprise a charging component 125 or system configured to be exposed to solar rays while attached to an animal (e.g., while in use) to recharge and/or trickle charge at least one or more elements of the health monitoring device 100 (e.g., battery 118).
  • a solar panel/array 125 of the power module 120 may be exposed on the backside 109 of the data collection housing 101.
  • a solar panel/array 125 of the power module 120 may be exposed on the frontside 107 of the data collection housing 101.
  • a solar panel/array 125 of the power module 120 may be exposed on both sides of the data collection housing 101.
  • the power module 120 may be incorporated into the attachment body 104, wherein at least a portion of the power module 120 may be positioned on the ear 605 of the animal 603 while the tag 100 is worn by the animal 603.
  • a solar panel/array 125 of the power module 120 may be incorporated into the attachment body 104.
  • the attachment body 104 may comprise a male portion 104a and a female portion 104b configured to attach to one another through the animal’s ear to secure the health monitoring device 100 to the animal’s ear 605.
  • the male portion 104a and the female portion 104b are attached via an engagement of a tensioning, engagement, and/or locking system 113 having components incorporated into one or both of the male portion 104a and the female portion 104b of the attachment body.
  • a tensioning, engagement, and/or locking system 113 may comprise a screw-type connection system, a spring-loaded-type connection system, a compression/expansion- type connection system, or combinations thereof.
  • a solar panel/array 125 of the power module 120 may be incorporated into a male portion 104a of attachment body 104 (e.g., on a portion of the male portion 104a in proximity to a backside of an animal’s ear 605 and therefore the solar panel/array 125 is located on the backside of an animal’s ear 605).
  • a solar panel/array 125 of the power module 120 may be incorporated into a female portion 104b of attachment body 104 (e.g., on a portion of the female portion 104b in proximity to a frontside of an animal’s ear 605 and therefore the solar panel/array 125 is located on the frontside of an animal’s ear 605).
  • a solar panel/array 125 of the power module 120 may be incorporated into a male portion 104a of attachment body 104 (e.g., on a portion of the male portion 104a in proximity to a frontside of an animal’s ear 605 and therefore the solar panel/array 125 is located on the frontside of an animal’s ear 605).
  • a solar panel/array 125 of the power module 120 may be incorporated into a female portion 104b of attachment body 104 (e.g., on a portion of the female portion 104b in proximity to a backside of an animal’s ear 605 and therefore the solar panel/array 125 is located on the backside of an animal’s ear 605).
  • a solar panel/array 125 of the power module 120 may be incorporated into a male portion 104a and a female portion 104b of attachment body 104 (e.g., portions of the solar panel/array 125 are located on both the frontside and backside of an animal’s ear 605).
  • the power module 120 may be incorporated into the attachment body 104, wherein at least a portion of the power module 120 may be positioned on the ear 605 of the animal 603 while the tag 100 is worn by the animal 603.
  • a solar panel/array 125 of the power module 120 may be incorporated into the attachment body 104.
  • the attachment body 104 may comprise a male portion 104a and a female portion 104b configured to attach to one another through the animal’s ear to secure the health monitoring device 100 to the animal’s ear 605.
  • the male portion 104a and the female portion 104b are attached via an engagement of a tensioning, engagement, and/or locking system 113 having components incorporated into one or both of the male portion 104a and the female portion 104b of the attachment body.
  • a tensioning, engagement, and/or locking system 113 may comprise a screw-type connection system, a spring-loaded-type connection system, a compression/expansion- type connection system, or combinations thereof.
  • the male portion 104a may comprise a cavity configured to allow engagement with a prong, for example, for placement on the animal’s ear.
  • the system 113 may be configured to provide a route of electrical communication between the male portion 104a and the female portion 104b of the attachment body and/or a route of signal communication between the male portion 104a and the female portion 104b of the attachment body when the male portion 104a and the female portion 104b are engaged.
  • the system 113 may comprise one or more pairs of contacts configured to provide the electrical and/or signal communication.
  • the system 113 may provide a route of electrical and/or signal communication between a component associated with the male portion 104a and a component associated with the female portion 104b, for example, electrical and/or signal communication between the solar panel/array 125 and one or more of the health monitoring computer 110, the power modules 120, and the battery 118.
  • the health monitoring device 100 may comprise an indicator that is electrically connected to the power module 120 to indicate when the power module 120 is operational and supplying power to the health monitoring device 100.
  • an indicator that is electrically connected to the power module 120 to indicate when the power module 120 is operational and supplying power to the health monitoring device 100.
  • a visual or audible indicator may be activated whenever successful connection is made with the power module 120 and the health monitoring device 100.
  • the power module 120 may be configured to wirelessly communicate information (e.g., via the wireless communication module of the health monitoring computer 110) such as operational status, battery status, health of the device, etc.
  • the power module 120 may comprise a quick charge module configured to temporarily attach to the health monitoring device 100 (e.g., to the housing 101) to recharge one or more elements of the health monitoring device 100.
  • the quick charge module may be incorporated into the health monitoring device 100 and may be configured to connect to a quick charge source to receive power and recharge one or more elements of the health monitoring device 100.
  • body temperature measurements in livestock can indicate useful information related to the health of the animal illnesses, disease, distress, and hormone levels.
  • the on/off switch 102 may be configured to reduce the risk of the animal deactivating the health monitoring device.
  • the switch 102 is a depression switch, during use, the worker can determine whether the system is active by depressing the switch 102.
  • the rotational feature 103 of the health monitoring device 100 and/or the material of the temperature probe 124 may allow for stabilization and comfort of the temperature probe 124 in the animal ear 605.
  • the health monitoring device 100 can function independently by way of the notification device 116 when a user set parameter is breached. For example, if the animal’s temperature increases to a certain value and/or remains at or above a certain value for a period of time, as predetermined and set by the user, the notification device 116 (e.g., a light) will signal to the user (via illuminating) that such a parameter has been met, allowing for quick visual identification of ill livestock.
  • the notification device 116 e.g., a light
  • the health monitoring device 400 generally comprises a data collection housing 401.
  • the data collection housing 401 may comprise an on/off switch 102 (e.g., a depression switch) (not shown), which may be incorporated within the housing 401.
  • the data collection housing 401 comprise a temperature sensor 114, which may also be incorporated within the housing 401 such that, when the health monitoring device 400 is positioned with respect to an animal, the temperature sensor 114 will be disposed proximate and/or adjacent to a portion of the animal (e.g., the animal’s ear).
  • the temperature monitoring component may comprise temperature probe 124, for example, such that the temperature monitoring component may be disposed, for example, within the animal’s ear canal, as similarly disclosed with respect to one or more other embodiments disclosed herein.
  • the data collection housing 401 may comprise a notification device 116.
  • the notification device 116 may comprise a visual alert, an audible alert, and/or a wireless alert that is communicated to another device.
  • the notification device 116 may comprise a light that can be visually seen by a worker, an audible speaker, and/or a transmitter configured to provide notification to a remote device (for example, as depicted in FIG. 8).
  • the housing 401 generally comprises an integral “clip” configuration 426.
  • both a male attachment component 410 and a female attachment component 420 are incorporated and/or integrated into the housing 401.
  • the male attachment component 410 and the female attachment component 420 are configured to be engaged with one another, for example, so as to secure a first terminal end of the housing 401 with respect to a second terminal end of the housing 401.
  • the male attachment component 410 may be configured such that upon engagement with the female attachment component 420, the male attachment component 410 would need to be destroyed in order to remove the health monitoring device from the animal’s ear. Such embodiments may be effective to prevent reuse of the health monitoring device 400.
  • the male attachment component 410 and the female attachment component 420 are configured to attach to one another through the animal’ s ear to secure the health monitoring device 400 to the animal’s ear 605.
  • the male attachment component 410 and the female attachment component 420 are attached via an engagement of a tensioning, engagement, and/or locking system 113 having components incorporated into one or both of the male attachment component 410 and the female attachment component 420 of the attachment body.
  • Such system 113 may comprise a screw-type connection system, a spring-loaded-type connection system, a compression/expansion-type connection system, or combinations thereof.
  • the health monitoring computer 110 may be disposed within housing 401 and may comprise software, hardware, and power supply configured to determine if a temperature threshold is reached and/or to activate the notification device 116.
  • the health monitoring computer 110 may receive information from the temperature sensor 114 or temperature probe 124 via a suitable route of communication.
  • the computer system may also comprise a wireless communication module 108 configured to wirelessly communication information to and/or from a remote device (for example, a computer, tablet, and/or smart phone accessed by a worker).
  • the health monitoring device 400 may comprise one or more power modules 120 incorporated into one or more of the elements of the health monitoring device 400.
  • the power module(s) 120 may comprise a device and/or system to recharge/trickle charge a battery (e.g., power supply within the health monitoring computer 110) on the health monitoring device 400 (or ear tag).
  • the power module 120 may comprise an integrated power module 120 configured to be (at least semi) permanently attached to or incorporated into the data collection housing 401.
  • the power module 120 may comprise a removeable/replaceable module configured to connect to the data collection housing 401 and be in electric communication with the health monitoring computer 110.
  • the power module 120 may comprise a charging component 125 or system configured to be exposed to solar rays while attached to an animal (e.g., while in use) to recharge and/or trickle charge at least one or more elements of the health monitoring device 400 (e.g., battery 118 secured via battery cover 419).
  • a solar panel/array 125 of the power module 120 may be exposed on one or both sides of the data collection housing 401.
  • a solar panel/array 125 of the power module 120 may be incorporated into the data collection housing 401 near the male attachment component 410, near the female attachment component 420, or both.
  • the health monitoring device 400 may comprise an indicator 416 that is electrically connected to the power module 120 to indicate when the power module 120 is operational and supplying power to the health monitoring device 100.
  • an indicator 416 may be activated whenever successful connection is made with the power module 120 and the health monitoring device 400.
  • the power module 120 may be configured to wirelessly communicate information (e.g., via the wireless communication module of the health monitoring computer 110) such as operational status, battery status, health of the device, etc.
  • a notification system is disclosed herein wherein a temperature probe 124 is secured within the ear 605 of the animal 603 and provides notification, for example via a light 116, when a threshold temperature 920 reading and/or a duration of time 925 the threshold temperature 920 has been measured is reached.
  • the health monitoring device 100 is configured to provide notification 930 when the animal 603 falls outside a determined temperature range 920 and/or for a determined duration 925.
  • the notification 930 could be via a light, audible noise, and/or a wireless transmission, as discussed in the below disclosure.
  • a notification system is disclosed herein wherein a temperature sensor 114 is secured in proximity with the ear 605 of the animal 603 and provides notification, for example via a light, when a threshold temperature 920 reading and/or a duration of time 925 the threshold temperature 920 has been measured is reached.
  • the health monitoring device 100 is configured to provide notification 930 when the animal 603 falls outside a determined temperature range 920 and/or for a determined duration 925.
  • the notification 930 could be via a light, audible noise, and/or a wireless transmission, as discussed in the below disclosure.
  • a flowchart 701 depicts an embodiment of a method for monitoring the health of livestock using the elements described in the system 100 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.
  • the heath monitoring device 100 may be secured to the animal’s ear 605 via the attachment body 104.
  • the health monitoring device 100 may be turned on by the on/off switch 102.
  • a temperature probe 124 of the appropriate length is placed in communication with an animal’s ear 605.
  • the temperature probe 124 may be configured to transmit temperature recordings to the health monitoring computer 110 within the data collection housing 101 via the wire 105.
  • the health monitoring device 100 monitors the animal’s body temperature and provides a notification related to the data collected by the health monitoring device 100.
  • the notification may comprise current temperature, and/or the notification may comprise an alert (e.g., via notification device 116) that a threshold and or a duration has been reached, possibly indicating an issue.
  • a flowchart 711 depicts an embodiment of a method for monitoring the health of livestock using the elements described in the system 100 shown in FIGS. 3 and 4.
  • the heath monitoring device 100 may be secured to the animal’s ear 605 via the attachment body 104.
  • the health monitoring device 100 may be turned on by the on/off switch 102.
  • a temperature sensor 114 is located in a temperature monitoring proximity of an animal’s ear 605.
  • the temperature sensor 114 may be configured to transmit temperature recordings to the health monitoring computer 110 within the data collection housing 101.
  • the health monitoring device 100 monitors the animal’s body temperature and provides a notification related to the data collected by the health monitoring device 100.
  • the notification may comprise current temperature, and/or the notification may comprise an alert (e.g., via notification device 116) that a threshold and or a duration has been reached, possibly indicating an issue.
  • a communication system 801 is shown in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure.
  • the system 801 may include one or more of the features of the system 801 described above, wherein a health monitoring device 100 may comprise a transmission system 108 (e.g., a wireless communication module) having a transmitter configured to communicate wirelessly to a cloud service 803 and/or database 805 and/or an external computing device 807 such as a smart phone, tablet, computer, server, personal computer, or combinations thereof.
  • a transmission system 108 e.g., a wireless communication module
  • a transmission system 108 e.g., a wireless communication module having a transmitter configured to communicate wirelessly to a cloud service 803 and/or database 805 and/or an external computing device 807 such as a smart phone, tablet, computer, server, personal computer, or combinations thereof.
  • the system 801 allows the monitoring of multiple animals simultaneously and reduces the chances of human error.
  • the system 801 may comprise a plurality of health monitoring devices 100 each comprising a transmission system 108 configured to send information to the cloud service 803, database 805, and/or external computing device 807 (which may comprise a device monitored by a user).
  • the external computing device 807 could receive information from the plurality of health monitoring devices 100 and may provide notification when the system 801 (described above) is triggered, which in turn allows a worker to conduct visual inspection of the animal(s).
  • a health monitoring device 100 may be secured to an animal 603 to be monitored.
  • the health monitoring device 100 may be activated (or turned on).
  • a temperature sensor 114 (or probe 124) of the health monitoring device may be placed in proximity to the ear 605 of the animal 603 so that, at step 906, the temperature sensor 114 (or probe 124) may measure the animal’s temperature 910.
  • the temperature 910 measured by the temperature sensor 114 (or probe 124) may be communicated and/or transferred to the health monitoring computer 110 via one or more communicators, transmitters, connections (e.g., wire 105), or combinations thereof.
  • a determination as to whether a temperature threshold 920 which was selected is reached and/or exceeded for a selected time duration 925.
  • One or more computing devices may be used to record and monitor an animal’s temperature.
  • the health monitoring device 100 records and determines whether the animal’s temperature remains above the threshold 920 for the selected duration of time 925. If so, at step 909 the health monitoring device 100 provides notice 930.
  • the notice may be in the form of a visual or audible alert, or may be a communication for receipt by an external computing device 807. Further, one or more computers monitoring the animals could provide visual or audible notification via a display.
  • the threshold temperature 920 does not last the selected duration of time 925, the temperature readings are recorded but the health monitoring device 100 does not an alert.
  • a first embodiment is an animal wellness notification system, comprising: an attachment body configured to securely engage with an animal’s ear; a temperature monitoring component; a housing secured to the attachment body; a power module electrically connected to and configured to provide power to at least one other component of the animal wellness notification system; a charging component; a computer disposed within the housing; and a notification device in data communication with the computer, wherein the notification device is configured to provide notice, and wherein the computer is configured to: receive a selected temperature range; receive a selected time duration; receive temperature data from the temperature monitoring component; determine whether an animal’s temperature is outside the selected temperature range; and cause the notification device to provide the notice upon the animal’s temperature remaining outside the selected temperature range for the selected time duration.
  • a second embodiment is the system of the first embodiment, wherein the attachment body comprises a male attachment component and a female attachment component.
  • a third embodiment is the system of the first embodiment or the second embodiment, wherein the male attachment component and the female attachment component are both integrated into the housing.
  • a fourth embodiment is the system of the second embodiment or the third embodiment, wherein an engagement of the male attachment component and the female attachment component secures the attachment body to the animal’s ear and wherein the attachment body cannot be re-secured to the animal’s ear subsequent to removal from the animal’s ear.
  • a fifth embodiment is the system of any one of the first through the fourth embodiments, wherein the temperature monitoring component is integrated into the male attachment component, the female attachment component, the housing, or combinations thereof.
  • a sixth embodiment is the system of any one of the first through the fifth embodiments, wherein the notification device comprises a transmitter configured to wirelessly communicate with an external computing device.
  • a seventh embodiment is the system of any one of the first through the sixth embodiments, wherein the selected temperature range is a temperature threshold.
  • An eighth embodiment is the system of any one of the first through the seventh embodiments, wherein the charging component is incorporated into the attachment body.
  • a ninth embodiment is the system of any one of the second through the eighth embodiments, wherein the charging component is incorporated into the male attachment component, the female attachment component, or combinations thereof.
  • a tenth embodiment is the system of any one of the first through the ninth embodiments, wherein the charging component is located on a frontside of the animal’s ear, on a backside of the animal’s ear, or combinations thereof.
  • An eleventh embodiment is the system of any one of the first through the tenth embodiments, wherein the charging component utilizes solar energy to provide electrical energy to the power module.
  • a twelfth embodiment is an animal wellness notification system, comprising: a temperature monitor configured to generate temperature data; a power module configured to supply power for the animal wellness notification system; a charging component configured to provide electrical energy to the power module; a computer configured to receive the temperature data; and a notification device, wherein the animal wellness notification system is configured to: receive a selected temperature range along with a selected time duration; record an animal’s temperature for the selected time duration; determine whether the animal’s temperature remains outside the selected temperature range for the selected time duration; and cause the notification device to provide notice, after the selected time duration, if received temperature data indicates that the animal’s temperature remained outside the selected temperature range for the selected time duration.
  • a thirteenth embodiment is the system of the twelfth embodiment, further comprising: an attachment body configured to securely engage with an animal’s ear, wherein the temperature monitoring component comprises the attachment body.
  • a fourteenth embodiment is the system of the thirteenth embodiment, further comprising a housing secured to the attachment body.
  • a fifteenth embodiment is the system of the thirteenth embodiment or the fourteenth embodiment, wherein the attachment body comprises a male attachment component and a female attachment component.
  • a sixteenth embodiment is the system of the fifteenth embodiment, wherein the male attachment component and the female attachment component are both integrated into the housing.
  • a seventeenth embodiment is the system of any one of the fourteenth through the sixteenth embodiments, wherein the temperature monitoring component is integrated into the male attachment component, the female attachment component, the housing, or combinations thereof.
  • An eighteenth embodiment is the system of any one of the twelfth through the seventeenth embodiments, further comprising a transmitter, wherein the transmitter is configured to communicate the temperature data with the computer.
  • a nineteenth embodiment is the system of any one of the twelfth through the eighteenth embodiments, wherein the computer is configured to determine if the temperature data indicates that the animal’s temperature is outside the selected temperature range for the selected time duration.
  • a twentieth embodiment is the system of any one of the fourteenth through the nineteenth embodiments, wherein the computer is disposed within the housing and operably associated with the temperature monitoring component.
  • a twenty-first embodiment is the system of the eighteenth embodiment, wherein the transmitter is configured to wirelessly communicate the temperature data with the computer, wherein the computer is an external computing device.
  • a twenty-second embodiment is the system of the twenty-first embodiment, wherein the computer is configured to determine if the temperature data indicates that the animal’s temperature is outside the selected temperature range for the selected time duration.
  • a twenty-third embodiment is the system of any one of the fifteenth through the twenty- second embodiments, wherein an engagement of the male attachment component and the female attachment component secures the attachment body to the animal’s ear and wherein the attachment body cannot be re-secured to the animal’s ear subsequent to removal from the animal’s ear.
  • a twenty-fourth embodiment is the system of any one of the thirteenth through the twenty- third embodiments, wherein the charging component is incorporated into the attachment body.
  • a twenty-fifth embodiment is the system of any one of the fourteenth through the twenty- third embodiments, wherein the charging component is incorporated into the male attachment component, the female attachment component, or combinations thereof.
  • a twenty-sixth embodiment is the system of any one of the twelfth through the twenty-fifth embodiments, wherein the charging component is located on a frontside of the animal’s ear, on a backside of the animal’s ear, or combinations thereof.
  • a twenty-seventh embodiment is the system of any of the twelfth through the twenty- sixth embodiments, wherein the charging component utilizes solar energy to provide electrical energy to the power module.
  • a twenty-eighth embodiment is a method of using an animal wellness notification system to determine the wellness of an animal, comprising: attaching an animal wellness notification system component to an animal’s ear, wherein the animal wellness notification system component comprises a temperature monitoring component and a housing; providing power to the animal wellness notification system via a power module, wherein the power module comprises a charging component; and selecting, via a computer associated with the animal wellness notification system, a temperature range and a time duration, wherein the computer is configured to: record an animal’s temperature for the time duration; determine whether the animal’s temperature remains outside the temperature range for the time duration; and cause a notification device associated with the animal wellness notification system to provide notice, after the time duration, if temperature data from the temperature monitoring component indicates that the animal’s temperature remained outside the temperature range for the time duration.
  • a twenty-ninth embodiment is the method of the twenty-eighth embodiment, wherein the animal wellness notification system component is secured to the animal’s ear via an engagement of a male attachment component and a female attachment component and wherein the temperature monitoring component comprises the male attachment component, the female attachment component, a housing, or combinations thereof.
  • a thirtieth embodiment is the method of the twenty-ninth embodiment, wherein the charging component is exposed on a frontside of the housing.
  • a thirty-first embodiment is the method of embodiment the twenty-ninth embodiment or the thirtieth embodiment, wherein the charging component is exposed on a frontside of the male attachment component.
  • a thirty-second embodiment is the method of any one of the twenty-ninth through the thirty-first embodiments, wherein the charging component is exposed on a frontside of the female attachment component.
  • a thirty-third embodiment is the method of any one of the twenty-ninth through the thirty-second embodiments, wherein the charging component is exposed on a backside of a housing.
  • a thirty-fourth embodiment is the method of any one of the twenty-ninth through the thirty-third embodiments, wherein the charging component is on a backside of the male attachment component.
  • a thirty-fifth embodiment is the method of any one of twenty-ninth through the thirty- fourth embodiments, wherein the charging component is on a backside of the female attachment component.
  • a thirty-sixth embodiment is the method of any one of the twenty-eighth through the thirty-fifth embodiments, wherein the power module utilizes solar energy to recharge a battery, wherein the charging component is exposed to solar rays to effectuate providing power to the ani al wellness notification system via the power module.

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L'invention concerne des systèmes et des procédés d'utilisation d'un système de notification du bien-être animal pour déterminer le bien-être d'un animal, les systèmes et les procédés comprenant : la fixation d'un composant de système de notification du bien-être animal à un animal, surveiller la température de l'animal pour déterminer si la température de l'animal reste hors d'une plage de température sélectionnée pendant une durée sélectionnée, et à fournir une notification si la température de l'animal est restée hors de la plage de température sélectionnée pendant la durée sélectionnée.
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