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RFID-Enabled Pet Feeders

The SureFeed Microchip Pet Feeder Only Offers Access for Authorized Pets

— April 3, 2017 — Lifestyle
Households with multiple cats or dogs in it could benefit from the SureFeed Microchip Pet Feeder as a method of ensuring that certain pets only eat their own food to ensure everyone gets their fair share.

The pet feeder works by being filled with the appropriate pet food and placed in the kitchen or elsewhere in the home. The unit will only open to offer food when the according RFID collar tag has come within proximity of it to ensure that only authorized pets will be able to eat in order to deter other animals in the household from partaking as well.

The SureFeed Microchip Pet Feeder also works to ensure that pet food stays fresh between meals and that other critters that are around won't be able to access it (i.e. mice).
Trend Themes
1. Rfid-enabled Pet Feeders - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced RFID pet feeders that can track and monitor each pet's eating habits for better health management.
2. Smart Pet Care - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a range of smart pet care products that utilize technology such as RFID to provide personalized and automated feeding, playing, and health monitoring.
3. Pet Tech - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential of pet tech market by integrating RFID technology into various pet products like toys, trackers, and training tools.
Industry Implications
1. Pet Food Industry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with pet food manufacturers to develop specialized pet food packaging that is compatible with RFID-enabled pet feeders, ensuring freshness and portion control.
2. Smart Home Industry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with smart home technology companies to integrate RFID pet feeders as part of a broader smart home ecosystem, offering seamless pet care integration.
3. Pet Technology Industry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invest in the pet technology industry by developing advanced RFID technologies that can be incorporated into various pet care products, opening up new avenues for pet owners and businesses.
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