TRACKING AND MONITORING OF ANIMALS WITH COMBINED WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY AND GEOFENCING
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1. A system for tracking animals, comprising:
- a plurality of tags attached to a group of animals, wherein a tag is attached to each animal and configured to determine a position via received satellite positioning signals; and
a base station configured to wirelessly communicate with each tag and determine the tag location and identification from data received from the tag,the base station able to transmit tag location and identification data to a mobile device using a network to provide the mobile device with animal location and identification information.
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A networked cattle tracking system may track cattle using a base station, smart tags for cattle, and a mobile device. Tags are placed on each animal within a group of cattle. The tags may communicate with each other and with a base station. The tags may communication animal location and other information, including temperature, movement, blood information, and so on. A user may track cattle location, behavior, health, and other information at a base station monitor or a remote wireless device in communication with the base station and plurality of tags.
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1. A system for tracking animals, comprising:
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a plurality of tags attached to a group of animals, wherein a tag is attached to each animal and configured to determine a position via received satellite positioning signals; and a base station configured to wirelessly communicate with each tag and determine the tag location and identification from data received from the tag, the base station able to transmit tag location and identification data to a mobile device using a network to provide the mobile device with animal location and identification information.
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