Ford has a patent application for a smart water bowl for pets for use in a car. It has sensors to determine the water level and temperature, as well as its location relative to the vehicle.
The patent describes how a car's display can notify you if you forgot to bring the bowl, whether it needs to be refilled, or whether your driving is causing the water to splash too much. It can use external temperature sensors and window position sensors to let you know if it's too hot and your pet may need more water. It will also check whether a dog has drank enough water that it may soon need to be walked.
More importantly, the patent has two drawings of a very good doggo.
The patent describes how a car's display can notify you if you forgot to bring the bowl, whether it needs to be refilled, or whether your driving is causing the water to splash too much. It can use external temperature sensors and window position sensors to let you know if it's too hot and your pet may need more water. It will also check whether a dog has drank enough water that it may soon need to be walked.
More importantly, the patent has two drawings of a very good doggo.