Merck. has filed a patent for a herd management system that uses wireless tags to monitor and manage animal movements within defined virtual fences. The system includes devices to stimulate animals to move as desired, ensuring they stay within designated paddocks or move between them as guided by the system. GlobalData’s report on Merck gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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The patent application (Publication Number: US20240023520A1) describes an animal management system that involves affixing a tag to monitored animals. The tag includes a processor, memory, communications interface, and a means for stimulating the animal. A server establishes paddock definitions with edges defined by physical boundaries or vectors. These paddock definitions are communicated to the tag, confining the animal within the designated paddock. Additionally, a method for managing animal movements is outlined, involving the establishment of paddocks using sequential vectors to define permitted and excluded areas. The paddock definitions are downloaded to the tag, ensuring the animal stays within the permitted space and avoids the excluded area.
Furthermore, the patent application details a method for managing animal movements by storing a shape representation comprised of connected vectors in a device with a processor and memory. A management zone of predetermined width is positioned adjacent to the shape's inside, with the device stimulating the monitored animal to move inward upon entering the management zone. This innovative approach allows for precise control over animal movements by defining specific areas using sequential vectors and utilizing technology to guide animals within designated zones. The system's ability to confine animals within defined paddocks and manage their movements effectively showcases a novel and potentially impactful solution for animal management in various settings.
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