Patent ID: 6329918
Filing Date: 2001-12-11
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
An electronic animal identification tag comprising:an outer shell, an attachment device, an electronic display screen, at least three programming buttons, an electrical power source, programmable electronics, an audible signal generator, and a pager receiver;wherein said power source and programmable electronics are located inside said outer shell;wherein said programming buttons and said attachment device are located on the external surface of said outer shell;wherein said display screen is capable of presenting information comprising text and numbers to an operator;wherein said control buttons can be used to select options from menus and submenus of options which are presented on said screen and generated by said programmable electronics;wherein said control buttons can be used to enter data which is presented on said screen and stored by said programmable electronics;wherein said data consists of pet name; owner name, address, and telephone number; date, time; times for pet owners to conduct specific activities; and a pet command;wherein said attachment device is used to attach said outer shell to an animal's collar or harness via a mechanical link;wherein said audible signal generator is activated by an electrical signal from said programmable electronics on the basis of said data;wherein said signal generator activation may result from an autonomous response of said programmable electronics to said data indicating times for said pet owner to conduct specific activities;wherein said pager receiver is capable of receiving a signal issued manually from a hand-held transmitter, wherein upon receipt of a signal issued from said transmitter, said tag emits a predetermined audible command from said audible signal generator to the animal wearing said tag;further comprising animal ownership information engraved on the back side of said outer shell.