Apparatus and method for rotating avian enclosures
First Claim
1. A method for detecting an animal near an avian enclosure, the method comprising the steps of:
- (A) detecting weight of an animal;
(B) determining whether the animal is of a first type or a second type based on the detected weight of the animal;
(C) sending a first message via the wireless interface if the animal is of the first type; and
(D) sending a second message via the wireless interface if the animal is of the second type.
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Abstract
An apparatus and method provide rotation of avian enclosures. In a first mode of operation, the apparatus automatically rotates the avian enclosure at a slow speed when a bird is detected, and automatically rotates the avian enclosure at a faster speed when a larger animal, such as a squirrel, is detected. In a second mode of operation, the apparatus may be controlled using a wireless remote control to perform a desired action. In a third mode of operation, the apparatus sends one or more signals via wireless transmission to a wireless notification device, which notifies a user of the presence of a bird or a larger animal. The user then has the option of using a wireless remote control to perform a desired action, which may include rotating the avian enclosure at a desired speed, stopping rotation of the avian enclosure, activating a beeper or vibrator, etc.
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6 Claims
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1. A method for detecting an animal near an avian enclosure, the method comprising the steps of:
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(A) detecting weight of an animal; (B) determining whether the animal is of a first type or a second type based on the detected weight of the animal; (C) sending a first message via the wireless interface if the animal is of the first type; and (D) sending a second message via the wireless interface if the animal is of the second type. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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