Platform Extension — Pet Traceability (Colombia)
Scope note: This brief is a sister-vertical extension of the FluxCow / TuVaca platform, not a cattle deliverable. It is included here as evidence that the same Member/Leader hardware tiering, mesh topology, and modular NTN connectivity carry over to a different biological-asset class (companion animals) under a different national mandate (Colombia). Cattle-specific work lives elsewhere in
docs/00_business/briefs/and the broaderdocs/tree.
Date: April 2026 To: China Liaison / Strategic Manufacturing Partners
1. Executive Summary & Strategic Context
JAAB Tech is spearheading the hardware strategy for a high-priority National Traceability Initiative in Colombia. This far-reaching project defines the standards for the identity, health monitoring, and location services of a domestic animal population exceeding 100,000 dogs and cats.
Strategic Vision: Beyond Simple Monitoring
This initiative is designed to transform urban animal management through three core pillars: 1. Public Health Oversight: Automating the vaccination census and health verification processes via seamless digital identification. 2. Citizen Security: Providing a rapid-recovery mechanism for lost or stolen animals, reducing abandonment, and enhancing urban coexistence. 3. Digital Sovereignty: Establishing an independent, government-supported IoT network for advanced urban management, free from proprietary vendor lock-in.
Operational Status & Investment
This project has successfully transitioned from the conceptual stage to the secured investment phase. Funding for the initial large-scale deployment is already confirmed. We are currently in an agile solution-design and partner selection stage, where we are identifying the core technology co-developers for direct integration into the national ecosystem.
The "Binomio Digital" (Digital Pair) ROI
A fundamental innovation of this approach is the "Binomio Digital" logic. By linking a permanent, passive identification (ISO 11784/11785 Microchip) with an active monitoring layer (Smart Collar), we achieve 100% Identity Integrity. This "Digital Pair" ensures that the location data from the collar is always mathematically tied to the specific biological identity of the animal, providing the high-fidelity data required for public health and law enforcement actions.
Implementation Environment
Our hardware must be optimized for the extreme demands of Colombian geography, ranging from high-density urban environments with significant RF interference to semi-rural areas with limited traditional infrastructure.
2. System Architecture (Data Flow)
The following diagram illustrates the integrated data flow between the animal, the urban infrastructure, and the public management cloud.
graph TD
subgraph Animal_Layer ["1. CAPA ANIMAL (Binomio Digital)"]
Chip[ID Permanente: LF 134.2 kHz] -- "Proximidad: BLE / NFC" --- Collar[Collar de Monitoreo Activo]
end
subgraph Infrastructure_Layer ["2. INFRAESTRUCTURA URBANA"]
Collar -- "LoRaWAN (AU915)" --> GW[Gateways Smart City: Outdoor/Indoor]
Chip -- "Escaner Manual" --> App[App de Verificación Salud/Policía]
end
subgraph Management_Layer ["3. GESTIÓN PÚBLICA"]
GW -- "PoE / 4G" --> SVR[[Plataforma Central de Datos]]
App -- "API" --> SVR
SVR -- "Alertas" --> Auth[Autoridades / Salud Pública]
SVR -- "User Dashboard" --> Owner[Propietario / Ciudadano]
end3. Active Tracking Collar Specifications
We seek hardware that matches or exceeds benchmarks set by Fi (USA), Whistle, and Tractive.
Table 1: Connectivity & Positioning
| Feature | Requirement | Reference / Standard |
|---|---|---|
| LoRaWAN | AU915 (Mandatory for Colombia) | LoRa Alliance AU915 RP |
| Bluetooth | BLE 5.1 / 5.2 (Secure Beaconing) | Proximity verification |
| GNSS | Multi-constellation (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo) | High-accuracy outdoor tracking |
| Wi-Fi | SSID Scanning (Location-only) | Battery-efficient urban indoor/outdoor positioning |
Table 2: Power & Mechanical Design
| Parameter | Target Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Autonomy | > 8 Months (12mo ideal) | Based on 4 cloud updates per day |
| Sleep Current | < 5μA in Deep Sleep | Critical for annual vaccination cycle |
| Weight (Cats) | Target < 25g (Max 30g) | High priority for small asset welfare |
| Weight (Dogs) | Target < 45g (Max 50g) | Standard domestic dog category |
| Ruggedness | IP68 Rating (Full Immersion) | Hypoallergenic, UV-stable materials |
| Charging | Magnetic Sealed Interface | No open ports allowed for durability |
4. Passive Identity & RFID (Injectable Tags)
Table 3: ISO Identification Sourcing
| Component | Compliance | Specifications |
|---|---|---|
| Microchip (Tag) | ISO 11784/11785 | LF 134.2 kHz (FDX-B), 2.12x12mm & 1.4x8mm |
| Coating | Bio-compatible Anti-migration | Parylene or equivalent coating |
| Packaging | Individual Sterile Injectors | Must include multi-barcode labels |
| Handheld Reader | Pocket-sized, BLE Integrated | Must sync with smartphone mobile apps |
5. Fixed Infrastructure (LoRaWAN Gateways)
Table 4: Smart City Backbone (AU915)
| Type | Specifications | Backhaul |
|---|---|---|
| Outdoor | IP67 Rugged, 8/16-Channels, SX1302/03 | PoE (Power over Ethernet) + 4G/LTE failover |
| Indoor | Compact, high-density residential use | Ethernet + WiFi backhaul |
6. Sourcing & Inquiry Checklist
Strategic partners are invited to provide information on: 1. Off-the-shelf AU915 Portfolio: Confirming samples availability for current collar and gateway models. 2. Customization (ODM): Ability to modify firmware for custom payload formats (Zephyr RTOS experience is a plus). 3. Lead Times & Scale: Capability to support a rapid tier-1 deployment of 50k - 100k units.