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Patent Application Template

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Title of Invention

Birdfeeder Defense System

Abstract

An autonomous system for selectively deterring non-avian intruders from a birdfeeder. The system comprises a sensor array to detect the presence of an animal, a processing unit with an AI-powered classification model to distinguish between avian and non-avian animals, and a non-harmful deterrent mechanism that is actuated only when a non-avian animal is identified. The system may be powered by a rechargeable battery supplemented by a solar panel.

Background of the Invention

This section would detail the existing problems with traditional bird feeders, citing the economic and ecological impact of feed depletion by squirrels and other intruders. It would discuss prior art, such as weight-activated perches and cage-based feeders, highlighting their limitations and why a new solution is needed.

Summary of the Invention

This section provides a high-level overview of the invention, its components, and its advantages over the prior art. It introduces the core concepts of the AI-based classification and the selective, humane deterrent mechanism as the primary points of novelty.

Brief Description of the Drawings

This section would list the figures, such as:

  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the Birdfeeder Defense System.
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the electronic components of the system.
  • FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating the operational logic of the sense, classify, and actuate process.

Detailed Description of the Invention

This is the core of the application. It would describe each component in detail, referencing the figures. It would explain the hardware (PIR sensor, camera, microcontroller, motor/sprayer, solar panel) and the software (the AI classification model, the decision logic). It would describe various embodiments, such as different types of deterrents (mechanical, hydro, sonic) and form factors (integrated feeder vs. add-on module).

Claims

This section presents the legal boundaries of the invention in a series of numbered claims.

  1. (Independent Claim) An apparatus for deterring an animal from a birdfeeder, comprising: a sensor configured to detect the presence of said animal; a camera configured to capture an image of said animal; a processor configured to execute a machine learning model to classify said animal as one of an avian animal and a non-avian animal based on said image; and a deterrent mechanism configured to actuate only when said animal is classified as a non-avian animal.
  2. (Dependent Claim) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said deterrent mechanism comprises a motor configured to rotate a perch.
  3. (Dependent Claim) The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a solar panel configured to charge a battery that powers said processor.