Automatic Pet Feeder

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Automatic Pet Feeder

• Robert Fleming
• Vishak Ganesh
• Vu Tang
• Viet Nguyen
• Kevin Clark

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• Modified automatic pet feeder
• Wireless beacon on a pet collar

http//www.terrificpets.com/pet_supplies/dog/bowls
-feeders/auto-feeders/14429.asp http//www.dobiede
tectives.com/dogtraproducts.html
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Project Overview

• Product regulates feeding amount for pets
• Animal controls its feeding cycle
• Food is kept fresh
• Modification is from an existing design
• Product Components

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Background

• Similar products on market
• Improved existing design

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Design Approach
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Design Approach
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Interconnects

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Tradeoffs and Design Considerations
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Alternatives

• RFID
• IR
• Cypress
• Antenna
• Radio Modem

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TXE/RXD 418-KH2
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Marketing Cost Analysis

• Existing timer based products have limited
  features
• Ergo AutoPetFeeder (right) (108)
• Le Bistro Feeder (left) (80)

• Additional and beneficial features exist with
  our product

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et-cat-dog-feeder-waterer.html http//www.petsmart
.com/product/index.jsp?productId2751238
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Prototype Costs
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Production Costs
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Future Work

• Battery Life
• Auger speed
• Packaging

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• More than 140 million dogs and cats in the United
  States- every one of them eats!