Patents Assigned to E-Collar Technologies
  • Patent number: 9578856
    Abstract: A system and method for preventing an animal being managed by a human from approaching a certain area using image recognition technology includes an apparatus put on the animal, and a marker having either a preset color or a preset shape or both and installed in the certain area. The apparatus put on the animal includes a camera to capture a ground surface image of a movement path of the animal, a stimulus applicator to apply a stimulus to the animal, a memory to store an image of the marker, and a control unit, and operates the stimulus applicator to apply a stimulus to the animal when an image matched with the image of the marker stored in the memory is recognized in the image captured by the camera as the animal moves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: E-Collar Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg Van Curen, Hosung So
  • Patent number: 9202366
    Abstract: A wireless communication system includes a hand-held transmitter for selectively transmitting at least one wireless signal, and a remote receiver unit including a remote receiver mounted to a strap and receiving the wireless signal. The remote receiver includes a sound generator which is actuated and volume adjusted using the hand-held transmitter, dependent on the wireless signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: E-Collar Technologies
    Inventors: Greg Van Curen, Nick Christie
  • Publication number: 20150128878
    Abstract: Provided is a system and method for preventing an animal being managed by a human from approaching a certain area using image recognition technology. This system includes an apparatus put on the animal, and a marker having either a preset color or a preset shape or both and installed in the certain area. The apparatus put on the animal includes a camera to capture a ground surface image of a movement path of the animal, a stimulus applying means to apply a stimulus to the animal, a memory to store an image of the marker, and a control unit, and operates the stimulus applying means to apply a stimulus to the animal when an image matched with the image of the marker stored in the memory is recognized in the image captured by the camera as the animal moves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: E-Collar Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg Van Curen, Chankil Lee, Hosung SO
  • Patent number: 8887670
    Abstract: An animal training device and system which uses a voltage to frequency conversion technology (VFC) providing the capability to adjust in gradual incremental levels upward and downward for consistent and individual electronic control of separate output to an animal undergoing training to learn new behaviors which are desired by its owner/handler/trainer. The device is contained in a housing which is worn around the neck of an animal by means of a collar strap or attached to a harness that properly fits onto an animal. The primary use is with dogs, but all kinds of domestic animals may be trained using this device. This VFC technology is offered in a variety of electronic platforms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: E-Collar Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Hosung So, Bongki Min, Greg Van Curen
  • Patent number: 8881686
    Abstract: An animal training device and system which uses a voltage to frequency conversion technology (VFC) providing the capability to adjust in gradual incremental levels upward and downward for consistent and individual electronic control of separate output to an animal undergoing training to learn new behaviors which are desired by its owner/handler/trainer. The device is contained in a housing which is worn around the neck of an animal by means of a collar strap or attached to a harness that properly fits onto an animal. The primary use is with dogs, but all kinds of domestic animals may be trained using this device. This VFC technology is offered in a variety of electronic platforms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: E-Collar Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Hosung So
  • Patent number: 8833309
    Abstract: An animal training device and system which uses a voltage to frequency conversion technology (VFC) providing the capability to adjust in gradual incremental levels upward and downward for consistent and individual electronic control of separate output to an animal undergoing training to learn new behaviors. Whether one-way or two-way remote controller with manual activation by the user, automatic activation by remote sensor detectors, or automatically activated by an on-board microprocessor circuitry sensing the animals own actions, either or all device outputs allow the animal's caretaker the unique capability to select an appropriate level of one of a variety of cue signals at a given moment allowing the animal not to be overwhelmed or to cause any over-reactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: E-Collar Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Hosung So, Bongki Min
  • Patent number: 8757098
    Abstract: An animal training device and system which uses a voltage to frequency conversion technology (VFC) providing the capability to adjust in gradual incremental levels upward and downward for consistent and individual electronic control of separate output to an animal undergoing training to learn new behaviors which are desired by its owner/handler/trainer. The device is contained in a housing which is worn around the neck of an animal by means of a collar strap or attached to a harness that properly fits onto an animal. The primary use is with dogs, but all kinds of domestic animals may be trained using this device. This VFC technology is offered in a variety of electronic platforms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: E-Collar Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Hosung So, Yongseok Kim
  • Publication number: 20130112153
    Abstract: An animal training device and system which uses a voltage to frequency conversion technology (VFC) providing the capability to adjust in gradual incremental levels upward and downward for consistent and individual electronic control of separate output to an animal undergoing training to learn new behaviors which are desired by its owner/handler/trainer. The device is contained in a housing which is worn around the neck of an animal by means of a collar strap or attached to a harness that properly fits onto an animal. The primary use is with dogs, but all kinds of domestic animals may be trained using this device. This VFC technology is offered in a variety of electronic platforms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: E-Collar Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: E-Collar Technologies, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20120160182
    Abstract: An animal training device and system which uses a voltage to frequency conversion technology (VFC) providing the capability to adjust in gradual incremental levels upward and downward for consistent and individual electronic control of separate output to an animal undergoing training to learn new behaviors which are desired by its owner/handler/trainer. The device is contained in a housing which is worn around the neck of an animal by means of a collar strap or attached to a harness that properly fits onto an animal. The primary use is with dogs, but all kinds of domestic animals may be trained using this device. This VFC technology is offered in a variety of electronic platforms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: E-Collar Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Hosung So, Yongseok Kim
  • Patent number: D657098
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: E-Collar Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Ho-Sung So, Se-Chul Im
  • Patent number: D657504
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: E-Collar Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Ho-Sung So, Se-Chul Im