Method and System for Monitoring the Condition of Livestock
First Claim
1. A method for monitoring the condition of livestock, the method comprising the steps of:
- sensing a plurality of orientation and movement parameters of a subject;
deriving a plurality of different behavioural parameters of said subject from said sensed plurality of orientation and movement parameters;
determining a plurality of status conditions of said subject from said derived behavioural parameters; and
transmitting said determined plurality of status conditions, wirelessly, to a central computer.
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Abstract
A method and system for monitoring the condition of livestock comprises a plurality of sensors (115, 103, 113, 111, 107, 105) for sensing a plurality of different behavioural parameters of an animal. The sensed data is transmitted by a unit (115), wirelessly, t a central processor (119) and a plurality of status conditions of the animal is determined on the basis of the transmitted, sensed data such as the onset of parturition, fertility status and other health status conditions. The unit (115) may be permanently worn by the animal and may keep an electronic record of the status conditions of the animal.
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26 Claims
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1. A method for monitoring the condition of livestock, the method comprising the steps of:
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sensing a plurality of orientation and movement parameters of a subject; deriving a plurality of different behavioural parameters of said subject from said sensed plurality of orientation and movement parameters; determining a plurality of status conditions of said subject from said derived behavioural parameters; and transmitting said determined plurality of status conditions, wirelessly, to a central computer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. (canceled)
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8. A system for monitoring the condition of livestock, the system comprising:
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a plurality of sensors for sensing a plurality of orientation and movement parameters of a subject; a processor for deriving a plurality of different behavioural parameters of said subject from said sensed plurality of orientation and movement parameters and determining a plurality of status conditions of said subject; and at least one transmitter for transmitting said determined plurality of status conditions, wirelessly, to a central computer. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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11. (canceled)
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17. A device for monitoring the condition of livestock, the device comprising
attachment means for attaching the device to a subject; -
a plurality of sensors for sensing a plurality of orientation and movement parameters of a subject; a processor for deriving a plurality of different behavioural parameters of said subject from said sensed plurality of orientation and movement parameters and determining a plurality of status conditions of said subject; and a transceiver for transmitting said determined plurality of status conditions, wirelessly, to a central computer. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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18. (canceled)
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