This is a device for the canine-challenged. There a people who do not understand the physical signals dogs (and other animals) display and are caught out embarrassingly or bleed out loudly as a result.

There are those of us who only recognize the over-enthusiastic flailing of a tail to signify it is safe to approach or a growl to exhibit hostility. This is so elementary that it is often wrong and dangerous. The more subtle, stealthy signals of impending violence or slobbery pant staining are missed.

This innocuous unit sits at the base of the tail and transmits its AI-enhanced determinations to your cell phone or tablet. The extended lower range of the unit includes you are my favorite, mild curiosity, hopeful doubt, fearful barking, and indecision. The broad middle range includes dog nearby, is that food, mild irritation, and I farted. The extended upper range will report I really don’t know you, rumbling growl, don’t look at me, and I’m headed for your crotch.

A big contract with the Letter Carrier’s Union is in the offing if the Post Office survives this dog’s breakfast of a transition.
-- minoradjustments, Apr 16 2025

Is he laughing? Chiral_20Wag_20Hilarometry
[pertinax, Apr 16 2025]

pertinax, thank you for the reference to your excellent post. It further defines the subtle differences that are communicated, and highlights the importance of further research. The CMI automates the use of the most current pet psychology, and as you mentioned 12 years ago, a visual analysis is probably the most practical and portable version.

What with pattern recognition technology thumping along so quickly, a cap-mounted camera could analyze behavior at a distance.

If you believe this post is an infringement of your original idea, let me know and I'll take it down.
-- minoradjustments, Apr 16 2025


Not at all; your idea is fine with me. [+]
-- pertinax, Apr 16 2025



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