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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 22, 2022
Filed:
Mar. 31, 2016
Battelle Memorial Institute, Richland, WA (US);
Z. Daniel Deng, Richland, WA (US);
Huidong Li, Richland, WA (US);
Chuan Tian, Richland, WA (US);
Jun Lu, Richland, WA (US);
Mitchell J. Myjak, Richland, WA (US);
Jayson J. Martinez, Richland, WA (US);
Jie Xiao, Richland, WA (US);
Yuxing Wang, Richland, WA (US);
Qiuyan Li, Richland, WA (US);
Battelle Memorial Institute, Richland, WA (US);
Abstract
Animal transmitters are provided that can include: a transducer configured to transmit a signal; process circuitry coupled to the transducer; and an energy harvesting element coupled to the process circuitry. Animals having a transmitter coupled thereto are also provided with the transmitter including an energy harvesting element in operational alignment with the animal's musculoskeletal system. Methods for transmitting the location of an animal are also provided with the methods including: coupling a transmitter powered by an energy harvesting element to the animal; and monitoring the transmissions of the transmitter.