There is disclosed an animal identification, feeding and entry control
system based on a radio frequency identification (RFID) system including
an animal collar-mounted RFID tag, and RFID circuitry including a single
antenna housed within a bezel placed forward of and surrounding the entry
aperture to optimize signal reception. The bezel shape allows only one
animal to enter at a time. To conserve power, the circuitry is only
activated when an animal pushes against a door within the device,
triggering a switch mechanism. A circuit-controlled latch prevents
animals from opening the door unless a code match is detected between the
programmed code in the tag and a stored code in the circuit controlling
the system. Multiple codes may be stored for identifying multiple animals
wearing collars tagged with unique identifying codes. The system's
applications include but are not limited to controlling animal entry to
feeding enclosures, human housing and animal housing.