Camera application in the feeder

Remote monitoring of feeding: When the owner is out, they can check whether the pet is eating time and how much food is being consumed through the mobile app connected to the feeder. The camera clearly captures the pet approaching the food bowl and bending down to eat. the owner notices that the pet's appetite is not good, they can promptly detect health issues, such as a cat's sudden decrease in food intake for several days, may indicate illness and the need for immediate medical attention.

Smart feeding assistance: The camera, combined with the built-in sensor, triggers the camera to identify whether the pet near the food bowl when the food in the bowl decreases to a certain extent. If the pet is not there, the feeder will start automatic feeding, avoiding food waste preventing newly released food from startling the pet resting nearby. At the same time, the camera can record the pet's feeding habits, such as the peak hours of daily, and the feeder can optimize the subsequent feeding time accordingly.

Monitoring the condition of ornamental fish: For aquarium enthusiasts, the feeder camera is aimed at aquarium, allowing for the observation of the fish's swimming posture and the color of their bodies, which can be used to judge the quality of the water and the health the fish. If a fish is found to be swimming slowly, with damaged fins or abnormally pale color, it may be a sign of poor water quality or illness allowing the owner to promptly change the water or treat the fish. The camera switches to infrared mode at night, which does not disturb the fish's rest and can also monitor.

Preventing feed waste: The camera identifies the activity of the fish during feeding. When most of the fish are no longer gathered to compete for food, it that they are basically full, and the feeder immediately stops feeding, avoiding excess feed from sinking to the bottom and polluting the water quality, maintaining the ecological balance of aquarium and reducing the trouble of frequent water changes.

Bird behavior research: Researchers or bird enthusiasts set up feeders with cameras in the wild to record the of visits by different birds, their food preferences, and their social interaction behaviors. For example, if a certain bird species is observed to prefer a specific seed, it provide a basis for the planning of food resources for the protection of habitats; recording the display actions of birds during the breeding period near the feeder can help understand their breeding.

Assistance in keeping birds at home: When keeping birds at home, the camera allows the owner to check the bird's condition during their lunch break, to see it is pecking at food and if there are any abnormal sounds. If the bird is frequently fluttering, appears listless, and is not eating, it be due to poor cage conditions or illness, and the owner can remotely control the fan to ventilate or deal with it promptly after returning home.

However, just like cameras, feeder cameras also involve privacy issues. For example, if a home feeder is hacked, it may leak internal images of the home. Manufacturers must strengthen network security to ensure the safety of user information.