18427511. ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR IDENTIFYING AN ANIMAL AND RELATED METHODS simplified abstract (Sony Group Corporation)
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ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR IDENTIFYING AN ANIMAL AND RELATED METHODS
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Rickard Andersson of Malmö (SE)
John-Henry Markbo of Lund (SE)
ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR IDENTIFYING AN ANIMAL AND RELATED METHODS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18427511 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR IDENTIFYING AN ANIMAL AND RELATED METHODS
The abstract describes an electronic device that collects sensor data from two different types of sensors to identify a bovine animal in an environment.
- The device obtains image data from a first sensor representing the bovine animal.
- It also collects distance data from a second sensor related to the environment.
- Based on the sensor data, the device generates feature vectors to identify the animal.
- The innovation lies in combining data from different sensors to accurately identify the animal.
- This technology can improve livestock monitoring and management processes.
Potential Applications: - Livestock monitoring systems - Agricultural automation - Animal health tracking
Problems Solved: - Efficient identification of individual animals in a herd - Enhanced monitoring of animal behavior and health
Benefits: - Improved livestock management - Early detection of health issues - Increased efficiency in farming operations
Commercial Applications: Title: "Enhancing Livestock Management with Sensor Technology" This technology can be used in smart farming solutions to optimize livestock care and increase productivity. It can be marketed to livestock farmers, agricultural companies, and technology providers in the agriculture sector.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the device differentiate between different animals in the same environment? - The device uses unique features extracted from sensor data to distinguish between individual animals. 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology on a large scale? - Some challenges may include data processing requirements and sensor calibration for accurate results.
Original Abstract Submitted
Provided is an electronic device configured to obtain first sensor data from a first sensor of a first type. The first sensor data has two-dimensional image data representative of the bovine animal in an environment. The electronic device is configured to obtain second sensor data from a second sensor of a second type. The second type is different from the first type. The second sensor data is indicative of one or more distances associated with the environment. The electronic device is configured to generate, based on the first sensor data, a first feature vector. The electronic device is configured to generate, based on the second sensor data, a second feature vector. The electronic device is configured to generate, based on the first feature vector and the second feature vector, a third feature vector. The electronic device is configured to identify the bovine animal based on the third feature vector.
