Multi-function animal training transmitter
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1. A method for assigning functions to an animal training transmitter having a plurality of function selectors and a mode selector, said method comprising the steps of:
- (a) selecting a training mode via a mode selector;
(b) assigning a function to each of a plurality of function selectors, said function associated with said training mode;
(c) detecting an activation of one of said plurality of function selectors;
(d) generating a data packet including a function corresponding to said activation of one of said plurality of function selectors; and
(e) broadcasting said data packet.
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Abstract
An apparatus adapted to implement various animal training techniques using a hand-held transmitter having a keypad that can be reprogrammed. The multi-function transmitter is configurable to train multiple pets using a selected function or to train a single pet using multiple functions.
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1. A method for assigning functions to an animal training transmitter having a plurality of function selectors and a mode selector, said method comprising the steps of:
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(a) selecting a training mode via a mode selector;
(b) assigning a function to each of a plurality of function selectors, said function associated with said training mode;
(c) detecting an activation of one of said plurality of function selectors;
(d) generating a data packet including a function corresponding to said activation of one of said plurality of function selectors; and
(e) broadcasting said data packet. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. An apparatus for training an animal, said apparatus comprising:
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means for selecting a training mode as a selected mode;
means for assigning a function to each of a plurality of selectors based upon said selected mode;
means for populating a data packet in response to activation of one of said plurality of selectors; and
means for transmitting said data packet. - View Dependent Claims (5)
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6. An apparatus for training an animal, said apparatus comprising:
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a mode selector wherein activation of said mode selector selects a training mode stored as a selected mode;
a plurality of function selectors;
a processing device in communication with said mode selector and said plurality of function selectors, said processing device assigning a function to each of said plurality of function selectors in response to said selected mode, said processing device producing a signal in response to activation of one of said plurality of function selectors; and
a transmitter in communication with said processing device, said transmitter broadcasting said training signal. - View Dependent Claims (7)
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8. An apparatus for training an animal, said apparatus comprising:
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a mode selector wherein activation of said mode selector selects a training mode stored as a selected mode;
a plurality of function selectors;
a processing device in communication with said mode selector and said plurality of function selectors, wherein one of said plurality of selectors is activated as an activated selector, said processing device producing a data packet in response to activation of one of said plurality of function selectors, said data packet including function information associated with said activated selector corresponding to said selected mode; and
a transmitter in communication with said processing device, said transmitter broadcasting said data packet. - View Dependent Claims (9)
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10. A method for providing an animal training transmitter having a plurality of function selectors and a mode selector with user programmable features, said method comprising the steps of:
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(a) selecting a training mode via a mode selector;
(b) activating one of a plurality of function selectors;
(c) populating a data packet with a function code associated with said training mode in response to said step of activating one of a plurality of function selectors; and
(d) broadcasting said data packet. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12)
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