公开(公告)号：WO1997045001A1

公开(公告)日：1997-12-04

申请号：PCT/US1997010209

申请日：1997-05-30

Applicant: INVISIBLE FENCE COMPANY, INC.

Inventor： INVISIBLE FENCE COMPANY, INC. ,  TOUCHTON, Scott, F. ,  PEINETTI, Donald, L.

IPC: A01K03/00

CPC classification number: A01K15/023

Abstract: A transmitter (12) for an electronic animal control system of the type employing a boundary wire antenna (18) for radiating a predetermined radio frequency signal is provided with phase detection circuitry for detecting a phase difference between the applied radio frequency signal and the electrical current within the antenna. Phase control circuitry is provided for adjusting the phase of the voltage with respect to the current in response to detecting a phase difference.

Abstract translation: 用于用于辐射预定射频信号的边界线天线（18）类型的电子动物控制系统的发射器（12）设置有用于检测所施加的射频信号和电流之间的相位差的相位检测电路 在天线内。 提供相位控制电路，用于响应于检测到相位差而调节电压相对于电流的相位。

公开(公告)号：WO1991009757A1

公开(公告)日：1991-07-11

申请号：PCT/US1990007561

申请日：1990-12-20

Applicant: INVISIBLE FENCE COMPANY, INC.

Inventor： INVISIBLE FENCE COMPANY, INC. ,  DIX, Thomas, S., Jr.

IPC: B60T07/16

CPC classification number: G08B21/182 ,  B60R25/1018 ,  B60T7/16 ,  G05D1/0282 ,  G05D2201/0204 ,  Y10S280/05

Abstract: A system and method are provided for controlling the movement of a golf cart (30) relative to a selected restricted area (20) on a golf course, such as a green. A signal transmitter (10) having a transmitting antenna (15) is positioned in the vicinity of the selected restricted area (20). A transmission signal is produced from the transmitting antenna (15) at the selected restricted area (20). A signal receiver (35) having a receiving antenna (33) is positioned on the golf cart (30) for receiving the transmission signal when the golf cart moves into the vicinity of the transmitting antenna (15). An alarm (48) on the golf cart is activated when the transmission signal received by the receiving antenna (33) reaches a predetermined level for indicating to an operator of the golf cart (30) that the cart has moved into the restricted area (20) on the golf course. The activation period of the first alarm (48) is timed so that a second alarm (49) on the golf cart (30) can be activated after the expiration of a predetermined time period of activation of the first alarm (48). The second alarm (49) provides notice to the cart operator that the cart (30) has remained in the restricted area (20) for the predetermined time period. The golf cart (30) may also be disabled in the forward direction after a predetermined time period of activation of the first alarm (48) to prevent further ingress of the cart (30) into the restricted area.

公开(公告)号：WO1995005683A1

公开(公告)日：1995-02-23

申请号：PCT/US1994009368

申请日：1994-08-17

Applicant: INVISIBLE FENCE COMPANY, INC.

Inventor： INVISIBLE FENCE COMPANY, INC. ,  MILLER, Kenneth, Jr. ,  DUFFY, William, J., Jr.

IPC: H01M02/10

CPC classification number: H01M2/1055

Abstract: A battery pack assembly is removably insertable into a receptacle on the housing of an electronic receiver carried by an animal to control the movement thereof. The receptacle has internal guide grooves and detents for holding the battery pack assembly in place. The battery pack has lugs (36) which slide into the guide grooves to guide the battery pack into position within the receptacle. A spring (48) contained within the battery pack biases the pack relative to the receptacle, and prevents the pack from inadvertently disengaging. The spring is also connected to two contact arms (28), which provide electrical connection between the battery pack and the receiver. The battery pack includes a holder (38) and a retaining ring (30), which surround the battery (50).

Abstract translation: 电池组组件可移除地插入由动物携带的电子接收器的壳体上的容器中，以控制其运动。 插座具有用于将电池组组件固定到位的内部引导槽和棘爪。 电池组具有滑入引导槽的凸耳（36），以将电池组引导到容器内的适当位置。 容纳在电池组内的弹簧（48）相对于插座偏压包装，并且防止包装件意外脱开。 弹簧还连接到两个接触臂（28），其提供电池组和接收器之间的电连接。 电池组包括围绕电池（50）的保持器（38）和保持环（30）。

公开(公告)号：WO1995005071A2

公开(公告)日：1995-02-23

申请号：PCT/US1994009424

申请日：1994-08-18

Applicant: INVISIBLE FENCE COMPANY, INC.

Inventor： INVISIBLE FENCE COMPANY, INC. ,  TOUCHTON, Scott, F. ,  PEINETTI, Donald, L. ,  NEWELL, Michael, S.

IPC: A01K01/00

CPC classification number: A01K15/023 ,  Y10S119/908

Abstract: A system for controlling an animal includes a radio signal receiver unit which is attached to the animal. The receiver includes an antenna assembly, a resonant filter, an amplifier, and a transducer for applying a motivational stimulus to the animal. A microcontroller selectively activates the components of the receiver according to a control sequence. The microcontroller performs a multi-stage authentication procedure in order to determine the presence of characteristic properties of the received signal prior to operating the transducer. The transducer includes a speaker circuit for applying audible stimulation, and a transformer circuit for applying electrical stimulation. The type of stimulation and the duration of stimulation may be selected according to control parameters used in conjunction with the control sequence. The control parameters can be initially selected and/or downloaded to the microcontroller from an external programming device. The microcontroller stores data pertaining to the operation of the receiver and can provide the stored data to an external device in response to an interrogation signal. The microcontroller selects the operating frequency of the receiver in order to avoid interference with similar nearby systems.

Abstract translation: 用于控制动物的系统包括附接到动物的无线电信号接收器单元。 接收机包括天线组件，谐振滤波器，放大器和用于向动物施加动机刺激的换能器。 微控制器根据控制顺序选择性地激活接收机的组件。 微控制器执行多级认证过程，以便在操作换能器之前确定接收信号的特征属性的存在。 换能器包括用于施加可听刺激的扬声器电路和用于施加电刺激的变压器电路。 可以根据与控制序列一起使用的控制参数来选择刺激的类型和刺激持续时间。 控制参数可以从外部编程设备最初选择和/或下载到微控制器。 微控制器存储关于接收机的操作的数据，并且可以响应于询问信号将存储的数据提供给外部设备。 微控制器选择接收机的工作频率，以避免与类似的附近系统的干扰。

公开(公告)号：WO1991000005A1

公开(公告)日：1991-01-10

申请号：PCT/US1990003393

申请日：1990-06-18

Applicant: INVISIBLE FENCE COMPANY, INC.

Inventor： INVISIBLE FENCE COMPANY, INC. ,  GIUNTA, James, M.

IPC: A01K15/00

CPC classification number: A01K15/023

Abstract: A system for controlling the movement of an animal relative to an area is provided having a signal transmitter (18) with a transmitting antenna (19) associated with said area. A loop of wire (19) serves as the transmitting antenna (19) and defines the boundary of the area. An electronic receiver (15) carried by the animal is responsive to a signal produced by the transmitting antenna (19) for producing an animal control output, such as an annoying tone or an electrical shock, to the animal whenever the animal moves into the vicinity of the transmitting antenna (19). The electronic receiver (15) has first (24) and second (25) orthogonal receiving antennas for receiving the signal produced by the wire loop antenna (19). Each antenna receives a respective component of the transmitted signal. Selection circuitry (30, 31 and 32) selects which of the respective components has greater magnitude and produces an actuating output to identify such component.