Patent ID: 9119376
Filing Date: 2015-09-01
Classification: A01K,G01S

Abstract:
1. A system for locating a lost pet comprising: a tag configured to be worn on the pet; a handheld device configured to be connected with the tag wirelessly; a remote server configured to store information that corresponds to the pet wearing the tag; and an application installed on the handheld device and configured to provide a user interface and establish a connection with the remote server; wherein: the tag comprises wireless communication means and a unique identification code for distinguishing the tag among a plurality of tags, and is configured to broadcast the unique identification code wirelessly; and the handheld device is configured to establish a connection with the tag within a predetermined range, receive the broadcasted unique identification code from the tag, and trigger a predetermined routine if the connection with the tag is terminated; wherein the wireless communication means is compliant to Bluetooth Low Energy protocol; the tag is a self-contained and battery powered device; the predetermined routine comprises a step of sending the unique identification code to the remote server; the tag further comprises a light that is configured to be activated wirelessly; or the handheld device is configured to send GPS coordinates of its current location to the remote server; and the system further comprises other tags being worn by other pets, wherein the handheld device is configured to receive information associated with the other tags in the vicinity of the handheld device based on the current GPS coordinates of the handheld device.