Wireless communication energizer and monitoring unit for electric fencing and method therefor

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9658257
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15234260

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An electric fence monitoring unit and an integrated energizer/monitoring unit with remote control and communication capability using GSM based cellular technology, and a method for the use thereof, is provided. A simple set of commands can be used and sent, such as through text messaging (SMS) or a smartphone application, to control and/or receive information from the monitoring unit including alerts sent to the user in the case of faults or changes in fence loading. The monitoring unit includes a safety mode that uses time dependent voltage detection to detect when a sudden and significant drop in fence voltage has occurred, as may result when an animal becomes trapped or entangled in the fence. When such a large and rapid voltage drop is detected and the safety mode is enabled, the unit automatically de-energizes the electric fence and an alert is sent to the user advising that the fence should be looked at without delay.

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WOODSTREAM CORPORATION29 E KING STREET LANCASTER PA 17602

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Daly,, Jr Thomas J Lititz, US 17 79
Lunger, Aaron William Lancaster, US 2 3

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