Michael Edward Hanson

US Patent:

20220174928, Jun 9, 2022

Filed:

Apr 2, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/600801

Inventors:

- Indianapolis IN, US
Michael K. HANSON - Whitestown IN, US
Douglas K. BRUNE - Carmel IN, US
Nathaniel WELCH - Appleton WI, US
Edward BEISTLE - Appleton WI, US
Jeffrey D. NAGLE - Noblesville IN, US

International Classification:

A01M 1/02
G06Q 50/02

Abstract:

A device, system, and method of controlling pests are disclosed. The system includes an active infrared sensor including infrared emitters and photodetectors. The active infrared sensor is configured to determine an active infrared signature for a monitored space, determine whether the active infrared signature is outside a predetermined window in relation to a baseline signature, and activate a controller in response to determining that the active infrared signature is outside the window. The controller is configured to perform a pest control action in response to activation. The pest control action may include notifying a remote system. The active infrared sensor may be included in a housing having a first opening, a second opening, and a passage sized to receive an insect. The active infrared sensor may be coupled to the housing such that the active infrared sensor is positioned to illuminate part of the passage.