Patent ID: 8438999
Filing Date: 2013-05-14
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
1. A directional zone defining unit adapted for use with an animal collar or tag that includes an infrared (IR) receiver, the directional zone defining unit comprising: a body structure comprising a stationary first body portion and a movable second body portion that is arranged to move relative to the stationary body portion; an IR transmitter retained by the second body portion, wherein while the first body portion is stationary, the second body portion is movable to allow directional aiming of an IR beam emitted from the IR transmitter to be received by the IR receiver; and at least one user input to enable a user to select different modes of operation of the zone defining unit relative to the animal collar or tag; wherein the second body portion is movable along two axes of rotation to allow directional aiming along two axes of the IR beam emitted from the IR transmitter.