Masser af teknologi i 'smart' hundehalsbånd

Det franske firma Invoxia har udviklet et hundehalsbånd, der gør det muligt at overvåge hundens helbredstilstand på en lang række parametre og aktivt monitorere og tracke med brug af GPS-teknologi (in english).

Imagine if dogs could finally communicate their physical discomforts? Invoxia, a leader in GPS trackers with embedded AI, announces the availability of the Smart Dog Collar, the first smart biometric collar capable of measuring a dog's heart and respiratory rates, as well as tracking its activity and movements in real time. This invention will revolutionize animal health, according to Invoia.

Now, dogs have access to advanced preventive medicine, in addition to traditional curative care: a great advancement of our time. It makes it possible to detect certain pathologies-, before the first visible signs appear, in order to contain or remedy them... This new device, designed in collaboration with veterinary experts, has won several awards at CES in Las Vegas, pushing the limits of animal e-health and confirming Invoxia as the world reference in the sector!

Importance of dog heart and respiratory health monitoring

According to the US researchers, 10% of all dogs seen in primary care veterinary practices have heart disease. Among older dogs, the prevalence of heart disease reaches more than 60%. These diseases like Mitral Valve Disease or Dilated Cardiomyopathy are of particular concern because they are difficult to detect in time - before a serious episode occurs - and can lead to congestive heart failure. Until now, the monitoring of these diseases could only be done empirically or during occasional examinations at the veterinarian.

Thanks to the patented technology of the Smart Dog Collar, it is now possible to detect the first signs of changes in the health of dogs on a daily basis, at home, non-invasively and over the long term. This allows owners to schedule vet appointments in time to avoid more serious problems.

Smart Dog Collar: a new era for canine e-health

After collecting tens of millions of days of dog activity data, Invoxia worked with a scientific committee made up of internationally renowned veterinarians and a bio-gerontologist specializing in the research of dogs’ aging, to launch Smart Dog Collar, a breakthrough device in the preventative pet health care.

Smart Dog Collar makes it possible to track dog health like never before, providing 97% medical-grade accuracy for respiratory rate and 99% for heart rate. Thanks to this objective data, the owners can know the health status of their animal, react preventively in case of change, facilitate the follow-up of the diseases already declared and detect heart diseases early before the most serious symptoms are triggered, which can significantly extend dog life by 160%, or an additional 1.3 years (15 months) with a healthy dog.

It is a great push forward in canine e-health compared to the classic tools used by veterinarians such as the PetMap, the multiparameter monitor or the capnograph and compared to the previous practice where the owner could only rely on the information received during the dog's annual health check-up. Smart Dog Collar therefore significantly improves the quality of life of dogs and provides peace of mind for owners.

- A real Apple Watch for dogs, Smart Dog Collar is revolutionizing the way we now take care of them. It is eagerly awaited by the veterinary world and of course by owners to watch over the health of dogs, says Amélie Caudron, CEO of Invoxia.

- With a canine e-health device that is reliable, precise and relevant, we are inaugurating a real preventive medicine for animals.”

Smart Dog Collar: a connected collar to monitor all aspects of a dog's life

Smart Dog Collar is perfectly adapted to small and large dogs, starting from the French bulldog with a neck circumference ranging from 30 to 65 cm, and gives access to several other essential information for the daily well-being of canines:

- Advanced heart signature tracking: equipped with a revolutionary feature, Heartprint Technology, Smart Dog Collar uses AI to measure the dog's heartbeat and provide a 2D visual representation of its cardiopulmonary system. This technology detects early warning signs of disease and stress, giving owners a long-term comprehensive review of their pet's health at home to take preventative action before it's too late.

- Monitoring of heart rate and respiratory rate at rest: Smart Dog Collar makes it possible to
monitor these frequencies over the long term. These are the most important steps to take to prevent heart problems and monitor sick or at-risk dogs.

- Activity and sleep monitoring: Smart Dog Collar accurately monitors the dog's daily activities: walking and running time, sleep score, the amount of meals, scratching, barking... This monitoring over time is essential to detect a decline in vitality or appetite which can be linked to heart problems, but also dermatological pathologies.

- Real-time GPS location tracking: Using the L-TEM network to provide owners with precise location details with maximum battery life - of weeks - Smart Dog Collar allows owners to locate their dogs in real time, in case of runaway, loss or theft. GPS tracking includes location history and getaway alerts to track even the most runaway dogs. Its buzzer also makes it possible to detect an animal nearby if it is hiding.

An all-in-one health app to protect your dog

All data is recorded continuously and is accessible via the Smart Dog Collar application - available on IOS and Android - allowing owners to share the follow-up with their veterinarian to prevent possible complications.

The Smart Dog Collar is an IP67 waterproof collar, made from silicone for the collar and recycled polyester for the strap. The collar weighs 130g while the strap weighs 35g, providing optimal comfort for your pet no matter how active he is.

The Smart Dog Collar and additional straps for it are available in various colors: Midnight Black, Wolf Grey, Sporty Red, Sunbeam Yellow and Forest Moss. Its resistance to water and dust makes it an accessory suitable for all weather conditions, it can easily be washed.
Smart Dog Collar is available on smartdogcollar.com at a price of 249 euros including VAT, with a monthly subscription starting at 9.60 euros per month.