Do you love your pet dog? Are you worried for your dog’s
health? If yes then I’ve got good news for you. Petfit tag, a high tech
collar for dogs was unveiled last Thursday in Japan that lets dog owners to
monitor their dog at a distance.
According to NTT Docomo, Japan’s largest mobile phone
operator, new gadget would give Smartphone
users peace of mind about the animal’s health and whereabouts at all times. From
the picture you can clearly see a Sony Android device is compatible with the Petfit
tag.
The Petfit tag can check how much a dog sleeps
and how many calories the dog is burning. The gadget is also equipped with a
satellite positioning system that enables a designated mobile phone to check if
the dog is sleeping, walking or running.
The features
of Petfit
Tag for dogs are:
·
Check how much a dog sleeps
·
Check how many calories the dog is burning
·
Dog’s state (walking, sleeping or running) via
GPS
·
Count how many steps a hound has taken
·
Check the ambient temperature
·
Check if the dog is getting enough shut-eye
The main reason behind this gadget is the high number of dog
owners in Japan that is estimated at 11 million. A company spokesman said, “The number of dog owners (in Japan) is
estimated at 11 million and it is regarded as a sizable market.”
“In addition, dogs’ presence is quite important to their
families,” the spokesman said. “This is part of our proposal for a smart life
with mobile phones.”
The Petfit tag will go on to sale in
March this year, and is priced at 25,900 yen (~$253), that includes the data
transmission fees for the first year of purchase. But no word on availability in
other countries is known yet.
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