Patent ID: 8166923
Filing Date: 2012-05-01
Classification: A01K,A61B,G16H,H04L

Abstract:
1. A method comprising: receiving first data from one or more sensors attached to an animal, the sensors including a sensor configured to measure a parameter associated with motion of a part of the animal, wherein the parameter associated with motion of a part of the animal includes a parameter selected from the group consisting of an arc or trajectory of a limb or a portion of a limb, a magnitude and timing of joint angles, a flexion or extension of a limb or of a portion of a limb, and a range of limb motion; determining an attribute of motion of the animal based on the received first data; comparing the determined attribute of motion with a prior attribute of motion determined based on second data previously received from one or more sensors attached to the animal; and evaluating a change in a condition of the animal on the basis of the comparison of the attributes of motion.