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Sensory Feline Dining

The Gatefeeder Controlled-Feeding System Monitors Food Intake

— March 21, 2012 — Lifestyle
While most cat owners would not say that their furry friend is particularly high maintenance, Philip Eu’s patented Gatefeeder controlled-feeding system will make the animal even more independent and less stressful for any owner.

The system is designed to ensure that each cat in a home gets the right amount of food that is needed for its particular diet. Each Gatekeeper comes with a Smart Id tag sensor that attaches to the animal’s collar. This tag allows the feeding system to know when a cat is approaching the feeder and whether it is cat that is supposed to be eating the food inside.

The Gatefeeder controlled-feeding system will be helpful in multiple cat homes by ensuring that each pet is eating the right food for them instead of munching away on any bowl in the house. It will also be a great way to ensure that a kitty receives its medication, if needed.
Trend Themes
1. Controlled-feeding Systems - Gatefeeder's controlled-feeding system offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for pet industry companies looking to cater to the dietary and health needs of individual pets through smart technology.
2. Smart Pet Accessories - The integration of Smart Id tag sensors in pet accessories provides an opportunity for the pet industry to enhance pet care and monitoring through advanced technology.
3. Personalized Pet Solutions - The Gatefeeder system highlights the demand for personalized pet products and services that cater to the unique needs of individual pets and their owners.
Industry Implications
1. Pet Products - The Gatefeeder system presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for pet product companies to create advanced feeding solutions that ensure proper nutrition and medication administration for pets.
2. Smart Technology - The integration of Smart Id tag sensors in pet accessories opens up opportunities for smart technology companies to develop innovative solutions for pet care and monitoring.
3. Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals - The Gatefeeder controlled-feeding system offers a potential disruptive innovation opportunity for healthcare and pharmaceutical companies to develop medication delivery systems for pets that are convenient and efficient.
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