Fertilizer Prescription Kiosk

Abstract

This invention is a dedicated fertilizer prescription kiosk that calculates optimal fertilization information by linking with a public server and physically dispenses fertilizer prescriptions and sample collection bags. It performs user authentication and plot matching through the recognition of first and second QR codes via a scanner module, and features real-time soil information updates by receiving measurement values ​​from smart sensors. It maximizes user convenience through a batch selection interface for multiple plots and the provision of educational videos, and supports an automatic administrative data feedback system based on actual purchase information.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a fertilizer prescription kiosk, and more specifically, to a fertilizer prescription kiosk that provides customized fertilization information to a user by linking farmland information and soil information together. Background Technology

[0002] Technical means to prescribe fertilizers suitable for the soil characteristics of each plot and enable farmers to efficiently utilize them are becoming increasingly important for the precision of agriculture and the reduction of environmental burden. A technology that analyzes soil components and prescribes appropriate fertilizer application rates to maximize crop productivity and prevent soil pollution is being utilized on an internet site called 'Heuktoram'.

[0003] In addition, Patent Document 1, described as prior art, discloses a technology that analyzes soil environment data information to recommend fertilizer products suitable for a given plot. However, this technology focuses on the function of suggesting appropriate fertilizer products to the user, and thus has limitations in terms of the specific hardware configuration or operation interface of the kiosk terminal, which is intended to integrally perform the series of processes in which farmers manage multiple plots in the field, calculate the optimal amount of fertilizer for each plot, and receive a physical prescription. In particular, since users must manually input information on multiple land parcels they cultivate, it is very inconvenient for elderly farmers to use, and there is a risk that incorrect prescription results may be produced due to input errors.

[0004] In addition, Patent Document 2 proposes a smart soil tester technology that measures soil components directly in the field. While such a device is useful for precisely analyzing the condition of individual plots, it cannot perform the function of an intelligent terminal that integrates and manages multiple farmlands by being installed at a regional hub and linked in real-time with public servers such as farmland servers and soil servers, or automatically reflects fertilizer purchase history in administrative data.

[0005] Consequently, conventional technologies present the inconvenience of requiring repetitive operations for farmers owning multiple plots to search for information and receive prescriptions for each plot, and suffer from the lack of dedicated output means and organic linkage systems with administrative data to intuitively utilize prescription results at the actual purchasing site. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop a dedicated fertilizer prescription kiosk that can dramatically improve user convenience and support everything from prescriptions to purchasing and administrative information updates. Prior art literature

[0006] Korean Registered Patent No. 10-2383110 Korean Registered Patent No. 10-2210120 The problem to be solved

[0007] The present invention aims to solve the following problems in order to overcome the physical and functional limitations of existing fertilizer prescription systems as terminal devices and to realize field-oriented farming support.

[0008] This invention aims to resolve the typos and operational difficulties that occur when elderly farmers manually input complex land parcel information. To this end, it seeks to minimize the inconvenience of the input process by implementing an interface that automatically extracts the entire cultivated land using only a single land parcel input or QR code scanning.

[0009] The present invention aims to prevent over-fertilization and protect the soil environment by enabling direct comparison and correction of the discrepancy between the area recorded in the ledger and the actual area where fertilizer is applied on a kiosk screen.

[0010] This invention aims to improve the accuracy of the sample collection process by not only issuing prescriptions but also immediately providing sample bags necessary for soil analysis on-site and guiding the correct collection method through educational videos.

[0011] The present invention aims to maintain the consistency of administrative data in real time by automatically updating agricultural business entity information through a QR code containing the actual farming activity of purchasing fertilizer, and by linking this with public direct payment calculation data. means of solving the problem

[0012] A fertilizer prescription kiosk according to an embodiment of the present invention for the above-mentioned problem to be solved comprises: a housing (210) that accommodates a control unit (290) and a communication unit (280) inside; an input / output unit (220) provided on the front of the housing for displaying information based on user input and a printer unit (230) for printing a fertilizer prescription; wherein the input / output unit queries a soil server (400) based on land parcel information entered by the user to display on a screen whether the soil information of the corresponding parcel is registered, and if it is confirmed that soil information exists, outputs area comparison information on a screen to verify and correct whether the registered area of ​​the corresponding parcel extracted from the farmland server (300) matches the actual cultivated area where the fertilizer is applied, and the printer unit outputs a fertilizer prescription in which the amount of fertilizer is calculated by applying the actual cultivated area finally confirmed through the input / output unit.

[0013] The above input / output unit may be characterized by, when it is confirmed that soil information for the corresponding plot does not exist in the search results, providing a screen to receive information on crops to be cultivated from the user, displaying a selection list of nearby plots where the same crop is being cultivated on the screen to induce user selection, and the above printer unit printing a fertilizer prescription calculated based on the soil information of the nearby plots selected by the user through the input / output unit.

[0014] A fertilizer prescription kiosk according to an embodiment of the present invention further includes a bag providing unit (240) provided on one side of the housing, which discharges a bag to the outside when a user selects to provide a bag for collecting soil samples, and the input / output unit may be characterized by playing educational content regarding a soil collection method or a soil testing procedure through a screen during the time when the output of the fertilizer prescription and the discharge of the bag are prepared. Effects of the invention

[0015] The present invention dramatically improves work efficiency by enabling the management of multiple plots at once through fast user authentication using a first QR code and a multi-selection interface. This has the effect of greatly increasing accessibility, especially for farmers who are not familiar with operating digital devices.

[0016] The present invention can strengthen the scientific basis for fertilizer prescriptions by reflecting data measured in real time to a soil server in conjunction with a smart soil testing sensor, and by providing uninterrupted prescription services through a nearby lot number recommendation algorithm for plots without data.

[0017] The present invention automatically discharges a sample bag with a second QR code attached and matches it with analysis data, thereby preventing numerous samples from mixing and ensuring the accuracy of data matching, and the educational video provided during the bag waiting time can contribute to the internalization of farming knowledge by farmers.

[0018] In this invention, as actual fertilizer purchase records are automatically fed back to the farmland server as confirmed information, farmers can update their cultivation status without a separate change report, and the government can fairly execute direct payments based on accurate data. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0019] FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating the exterior of a kiosk according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a kiosk according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 illustrates the configuration of a user interface of a kiosk according to an embodiment of the present invention and the process of processing area and soil information through it. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the hardware configuration and internal layout of a fertilizer prescription kiosk according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the lower and internal detailed configuration of a kiosk according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating the process of providing a sample collection bag at a kiosk according to an embodiment of the present invention, while simultaneously providing a soil collection education video to the user. FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating the process of identifying a user and a plot through a scanner module of a kiosk according to an embodiment of the present invention, and updating measured soil data in real time by linking it with a public server. FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating a customized fertilizer prescription system according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating the service server of FIG. 8 in detail. FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating the fertilization prescription process through a customized fertilizer prescription system according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating the process of calculating the amount of fertilizer based on the selection of crop and fertilizer types according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating the process of collectively selecting and prescribing multiple plots based on agricultural worker identification information according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 13 illustrates the process of confirming fertilizer purchase and linking data according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating the process of automatically updating data of a farmland server and maintaining administrative consistency by utilizing confirmed information according to an embodiment of the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0020] Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the attached drawings and the contents described therein, but the present invention is not limited or restricted by the embodiments.

[0021] FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating the exterior of a kiosk according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a kiosk according to an embodiment of the present invention. The kiosk (200) includes a housing (210), an input / output unit (220), a printer unit (230), a communication unit (280), and a control unit (290).

[0022] The housing (210) forms the exterior of the kiosk (200) and accommodates the control unit (290) and the communication unit (280) inside, protecting them from the external environment. The input / output unit (220) is provided on the front of the housing (210) to display information based on user input, typically in the form of a touchscreen. The printer unit (230) prints the fertilizer prescription generated by the control unit (290) onto a physical medium and provides it to the user.

[0023] The input / output unit (220) queries the soil server (400) based on the lot number information entered by the user and displays on the screen whether the soil information of the corresponding lot is registered. If it is confirmed that soil information exists, it displays area comparison information on the screen so that the area on the official register of the corresponding lot extracted from the farmland server (300) matches the actual cultivated area where fertilizer is applied, thereby allowing verification and correction.

[0024] Parcel number information refers to the unique address or number on the cadastral map of a specific parcel for which a fertilizer prescription is to be applied. Soil information is data regarding the chemical and physical properties (pH, organic matter, phosphorus, potassium content, etc.) of the corresponding parcel registered in the soil server (400). The input / output unit (220) can query the soil server (400) based on the parcel number information entered by the user and display on the screen whether the soil information of the corresponding parcel is registered.

[0025] The area of ​​the land register refers to the total area of ​​a parcel registered in public records such as a land register, cadastral map, or agricultural business entity registration information. This can be extracted from the farmland server (300) and provided to the system.

[0026] The actual cultivated area refers to the effective area within the registered land register where fertilizer is actually applied and crops are grown. This represents the actual agricultural land area excluding zones within the parcel where fertilization does not take place, such as farm roads, ditches, and embanked areas.

[0027] Area comparison information is information displayed on the screen of the input / output unit (220) so that the user can compare the area on the land register extracted from the farmland server (300) with the actual cultivated area where fertilizer is actually applied. If it is confirmed that soil information exists, the control unit (290) can check whether the two areas match and output area comparison information so that the user can modify the actual cultivated area according to the field conditions.

[0028] A fertilizer prescription refers to a document containing the optimal type of fertilizer and the recommended amount of fertilizer applied, calculated by combining the confirmed actual cultivated area and the soil information of the corresponding plot. The printer unit (230) prints and outputs this prescription.

[0029] The farmland server (300) and the soil server (400) may be public servers operated by a state or public institution, and a detailed explanation of the organic linkage process between the kiosk (200) and each server will be described later in FIG. 8.

[0030] FIG. 3 illustrates the configuration of a user interface of a kiosk according to an embodiment of the present invention and the process of processing area and soil information through it. The specific operating logic for a system that receives land parcel information through an input / output unit (220) and calculates the optimal amount of fertilizer by linking with a public server is as follows.

[0031] First, when the user inputs the lot number information of the plot for which fertilizer prescription is desired, the control unit (290) queries the soil server (400) through the communication unit (280) to check whether the soil information of the corresponding plot is registered.

[0032] If soil information exists in the judgment result, the kiosk (200) can extract the registered area and the actual cultivated area of ​​the corresponding plot from the farmland server (300) and display them on the screen. At this time, the control unit (290) outputs area comparison information on the screen so that the user can check the difference between the two areas and correct the area according to the actual farming situation, and the user can finally determine the area requiring actual fertilization through this.

[0033] On the other hand, if soil information for the corresponding lot number is not available, the kiosk (200) can recommend nearby lot numbers through a map-based interface. This is to provide uninterrupted prescription services by utilizing similar soil information from surrounding lot numbers as alternative data, even for lot numbers where soil data is missing.

[0034] The input / output unit (220) can perform a nearby lot number recommendation algorithm so that the user can use the prescription service without interruption if the soil information of a specific lot entered by the user is not registered in the soil server (400).

[0035] Specifically, the control unit (290) can search for nearby parcels within an effective radius (e.g., within 500m) set around the location coordinates of the parcel. At this time, instead of simply listing parcel numbers that are close in distance, a selection list can be constructed by prioritizing adjacent parcels on a soil map that are cultivating the same crop as the crop information scheduled for cultivation received from the farmland server (300) or have similar past soil composition data.

[0036] The user can select a nearby land parcel that is judged to be most similar to their own farmland in terms of terrain and cultivation conditions through a list and map interface displayed on the screen. The present invention supports data-based precision fertilization even for farmland that has not undergone soil testing by calculating the amount of fertilizer by temporarily replacing the soil information of the selected nearby land parcel with the user's parcel data.

[0037] The kiosk (200) of the present invention can extract a full list of all land parcels owned by the farmer from the farmland server (300) based on single land parcel information entered by the user.

[0038] The extracted list of plots is visually displayed on the screen, and the user is provided with a multi-selection interface that allows them to select multiple plots subject to the prescription at once. Once the selection is complete, the actual cultivated area of ​​all selected plots is summed up collectively without the need to enter information for each individual plot, and a final fertilizer prescription is generated and can be printed through the printer unit (230).

[0039] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the hardware configuration and internal arrangement of a fertilizer prescription kiosk according to an embodiment of the present invention. To enable a user to intuitively use the fertilizer prescription service at an agricultural site, the kiosk (200) may further include a bag providing unit (240), a power supply unit (260), and a memory (270).

[0040] The housing (210) is an enclosure that forms the outer shape of the kiosk and can perform the function of protecting and housing the control unit and various electronic modules placed inside from external shocks or dust.

[0041] The input / output unit (220) is an interface for visual interaction with a user and is a touchscreen-type display device that receives land parcel information or identification information and displays farmland information received from a server.

[0042] The scanner module (221) is a device that quickly reads QR codes or barcodes for agricultural worker authentication, thereby preventing information input errors that may occur during manual input and simplifying the user authentication process.

[0043] The printer unit (230) is an output device that prints and discharges the final fertilizer prescription or receipt, etc., produced by the fertilizer prescription module (120) onto a physical paper medium.

[0044] Bag dispensing unit (240): Provided at the bottom of the kiosk, it automatically provides a bag for collecting soil samples for analysis to the user and supports farmers who require additional soil testing services to receive the bag immediately on-site. The bag dispensing unit (240) is provided on one side of the housing (210) so that when the user selects to provide a bag for collecting soil samples, the bag can be discharged to the outside.

[0045] The communication unit (280) can serve as a channel for exchanging necessary agricultural and soil data by being organically connected to the farmland server (300), soil server (400), and sales server (500) through a wired and wireless network.

[0046] The power supply unit (260) and other power supply devices are devices that convert external power into stable power required by each driving module inside the kiosk (200) and supply it.

[0047] The control unit (290) acts as a main controller and can transmit and receive data with an external service server (100) through the communication unit (280), and can comprehensively control the operation of all hardware, such as the input / output unit (220) or the printer unit (230).

[0048] The kiosk (200) configured in this way functions as an intelligent terminal device that goes beyond a simple information inquiry terminal and integrates with actual agricultural administration data to provide physical support for issuing prescriptions and collecting soil samples.

[0049] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the lower and internal detailed configuration of a kiosk according to an embodiment of the present invention. This drawing shows in detail the arrangement and driving mechanism of key hardware devices that directly provide farmers with a physical output of a fertilizer prescription and a sample collection tool for soil analysis.

[0050] The kiosk (200) may be equipped with multiple output modules inside the housing that can not only visually display information but also produce physical results for the convenience of the user.

[0051] The printer unit (230) can perform the function of printing fertilizer prescription data received from the control unit (290) onto a paper medium and delivering it to the user. Inside, a paper roll wound with printing paper and a guide for transporting it are installed, and the prescription, once printed, can be cut by a cutter and then sent out through an upper discharge port. Through this, the user can immediately possess the optimal fertilizer application amount information confirmed on the screen as a paper-type fertilizer prescription.

[0052] The envelope supply unit (240) is a device positioned in the lower area of ​​the housing (210) that stores and automatically supplies sample bags for soil testing. Inside, it is equipped with a storage container in which multiple sample bags are loaded and a roller module that precisely separates and transports the bags one by one. When a user requests to receive a bag through the input / output unit (220), the roller is driven by a control signal from the control unit (290) to provide the sample bag to the bag discharge port.

[0053] The present invention can provide the characteristics of an intelligent terminal device that goes beyond merely providing fertilizer prescription information and immediately supports physical tools on-site, enabling farmers to collect actual soil samples and request precise analysis.

[0054] FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating the process of providing a sample collection bag at a kiosk according to an embodiment of the present invention, while simultaneously providing a soil collection education video to the user. The purpose of this process is to maximize the effectiveness of farming education and reduce the perceived waiting time by providing useful information to the user during the waiting time while the bag is physically discharged.

[0055] The present invention allows the kiosk screen to be switched to a 'soil collection method guidance video' playback screen at the same time as the user requests bag discharge through the input / output unit (220). During the time when the fertilizer prescription is printed and bag discharge is prepared, the input / output unit (220) can play educational content regarding soil collection methods or soil testing procedures through the screen.

[0056] The video being played contains information essential for professional soil testing, and specifically, can sequentially guide users on how to select the correct soil sampling points on flat and sloping land, the correct use of sampling tools such as shovels or augers, and how to mix and pack the collected samples.

[0057] At the bottom of the screen, a progress bar and remaining time are displayed to help users intuitively understand the waiting time until bag disposal. Additionally, for users who are already familiar with the relevant knowledge, a Skip button can be provided to skip the video.

[0058] The control unit (290) can determine in real time whether the envelope is ready through the mechanism of the envelope providing unit (240) while the video is being played. If the envelope is not ready (no), the training video can be continued to be played to continue providing information.

[0059] When the envelope is ready (e.g.), the system may immediately end video playback or switch the screen to a pickup instruction message. Finally, the entire process may be completed after displaying an instruction screen allowing the user to pick up the envelope sent to the outlet.

[0060] FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating the process of identifying a user and a plot through a scanner module of a kiosk according to an embodiment of the present invention, and updating measured soil data in real time by linking it with a public server.

[0061] The input / output unit (220) includes a scanner module (221) that recognizes a first QR code proving user identification information or administrator authority, and when the first QR code is authenticated through the scanner module (221), it additionally recognizes a second QR code containing identification information of a specific plot or soil sample and matches it with the corresponding plot information in the soil server (400), and when the matching is completed, it receives soil component data measured from a smart soil testing sensor (not shown) and can update the soil information of the soil server (400) in real time.

[0062] The first QR code is an authentication code that proves the user's identification information or administrator authority for system access. It may include the farmer's business entity number, personal identification information, or the administrator's authentication key, and functions as a primary authentication means for secure access to the kiosk (200) and provision of user-customized services.

[0063] The second QR code is a code for uniquely identifying a specific farmland (parcel) or a soil sample collected from the said parcel. It contains information such as the parcel number, the date and time of sample collection, and a serial number, and can be used as a medium to accurately match specific data currently being analyzed among the vast amount of parcel data stored in the soil server (400).

[0064] Soil component data refers to physical and chemical analysis values ​​measured in real-time by smart soil testing sensors. This may include actual measured values ​​that serve as standards for fertilizer formulation, such as soil acidity (pH), electrical conductivity (EC), organic matter content, and available phosphorus.

[0065] The above input / output unit (220) includes a scanner module (221) that recognizes a first QR code proving user identification information or administrator authority. When the process starts, the scanner module (221) can scan the first QR code presented by the user to authenticate system usage rights.

[0066] Once authentication is complete, the scanner module (221) can additionally recognize a second QR code containing identification information of a specific plot or soil sample. Based on the information of the recognized second QR code, the control unit (290) can search for information corresponding to the plot among numerous data within the soil server (400) and match them.

[0067] When matching is complete, the kiosk (200) receives soil component data measured from a smart soil testing sensor connected via wired or wireless connection in real time. The control unit (290) can update soil information in real time by reflecting the latest input measurements in the existing soil server (400) data.

[0068] When the control unit (290) receives soil component data from the smart soil testing sensor, it can first check the authentication history of the first QR code (for administrators) that proves the calibration status of the sensor. Additionally, if the input soil pH or electrical conductivity (EC) value is determined to be an outlier outside the standard range, the reliability of the data can be ensured by sending a guidance message to the input / output unit (220) recommending re-measurement to the user without immediately updating the soil server (400).

[0069] FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating a customized fertilizer prescription system according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the customized fertilizer prescription system (10) includes a service server (100), a kiosk (200), a farmland server (300), a soil server (400), and a sales server (500).

[0070] The service server (100) is connected to the farmland server (300) and the soil server (400) via a network to provide a fertilizer prescription service for a specific plot. The kiosk (200) provides user input and the output of the fertilizer prescription. The kiosk (200) can be installed at the level of a township or a town, and the service server (100) can manage multiple kiosks (200) installed regionally, such as at the level of a township or a town.

[0071] The farmland server (300) manages agricultural information of farmers, and the soil server (400) manages soil information for each plot of land of farmers. Representative examples include the farmland server (300), which registers agricultural business entities, and the soil server (400), which provides soil information.

[0072] The sales server (500) manages purchase information regarding fertilizer purchases, and typically manages purchase information of agricultural cooperatives formed at the level of townships or towns.

[0073] FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating the service server of FIG. 8 in detail, wherein the service server (100) includes a data integration module (110), a fertilizer prescription module (120), and a data generation module (130).

[0074] When the data integration module (110) receives land parcel number information corresponding to the parcel of the prescription target entered by the user, it extracts agricultural information regarding the crop of the parcel of the prescription target from the farmland server and extracts soil information regarding the soil analysis of the parcel of the prescription target from the soil server.

[0075] The lot number information is information that the user inputs through a kiosk to identify a specific plot for which they want a fertilizer prescription. This is used as reference data to check whether the soil information of the corresponding plot is registered by querying the soil server (400).

[0076] Agricultural information is information extracted from the farmland server (300) and refers to data regarding crops being cultivated in the prescribed plot. This includes administrative farmland data such as the registered area (area on the cadastral map) of the plot.

[0077] Soil information is information extracted from a soil server (400) and is data including the results of soil component analysis of the plot subject to prescription. It serves as the core basis for fertilizer prescription and, if data exists, is used as basic data to verify whether it matches the actual cultivated area.

[0078] The fertilizer prescription module (120) calculates the amount of fertilizer by utilizing agricultural information registered on the farmland server and applying the actual cultivated area where fertilizer is actually applied among the areas on the land register.

[0079] The area recorded in official documents refers to the total area of ​​a parcel registered in public records, such as land registers, cadastral maps, or agricultural business entity registration information. Generally, this includes ditches, farm roads, and filled-in areas where crops cannot be cultivated, resulting in a difference from the actual area requiring fertilization.

[0080] The actual cultivated area refers to the effective area within the registered area where fertilizer is actually applied and crops are cultivated. The fertilizer prescription module (120) utilizes agricultural information registered in the farmland server (300) to derive the actual cultivated area by excluding non-farmland elements from the registered area, and applies this as a standard for calculating the amount of fertilizer applied.

[0081] The fertilizer amount is the final quantity derived by synthesizing the calculated actual cultivated area, the characteristics of the crop, and soil information. It is determined by multiplying the actual cultivated area by the standard fertilizer application rate required per unit area, and its purpose is to prevent excessive fertilizer application and create an optimal growth environment.

[0082] Accordingly, the fertilizer prescription module (120) can reduce the error of the existing prescription method based on the area on the cadastral map and provide a precise prescription optimized for the agricultural site by applying the actual cultivated area, rather than the area on the study, to the fertilizer calculation formula.

[0083] FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a fertilization prescription process through a customized fertilizer prescription system according to an embodiment of the present invention. First, the process begins when a user inputs the land parcel number information of a plot for which fertilizer prescription is desired through a kiosk (200). Once the land parcel number information is entered, the service server (100) can request information regarding the corresponding plot from the farmland server (300) and the soil server (400).

[0084] Subsequently, it is determined whether all the information necessary for fertilizer prescription exists. If the determination indicates that both the agricultural and soil information required for the prescription exist (Yes), the corresponding data is extracted from each server and matched with the plot information. Conversely, if the necessary information does not exist (No), the missing information can be supplemented by utilizing auxiliary data or executing predefined alternative logic.

[0085] Once data matching or supplementation is complete, the fertilizer prescription module (120) calculates the optimal amount of fertilizer by applying the actual cultivated area where the fertilizer is applied, rather than the area on the study sheet. Based on the calculated result, a final fertilizer prescription is generated and then transmitted back to the kiosk (200) where the user is located so that it can be verified and printed, after which the entire process is terminated.

[0086] FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a process for calculating the amount of fertilizer based on the selection of crop and fertilizer types according to an embodiment of the present invention. When the process starts, the user first selects a crop to be cultivated in the prescribed target plot through a kiosk (200), and the service server (100) goes through the step of comparing this with existing information registered in the farmland server (300).

[0087] Afterwards, it is checked whether the selected crop information matches the data in the server. If it is determined that the information does not match (No), a crop information mismatch notification is sent through the screen of the kiosk (200), and the user is asked to select a crop again, and the process can return to the comparison step.

[0088] On the other hand, if it is confirmed that the crop information matches the server data (e.g.), the process proceeds to the next step, the fertilizer type selection step. The user can select and input a specific fertilizer type to be applied to the corresponding plot using the interface of the kiosk (200).

[0089] The service server (100) checks whether the user has properly selected the type of fertilizer, and if the selection is not completed (No), it returns to the fertilizer type input step and waits for the user's input. When the selection of the fertilizer type is confirmed to be successful (Yes), the system combines the finally confirmed crop information and fertilizer information to calculate the amount of fertilizer optimized for the corresponding plot, and when this process is completed, all processes are terminated.

[0090] FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a process of selecting and prescribing multiple plots in bulk based on agricultural worker identification information according to an embodiment of the present invention. When the process starts, the user can input agricultural worker identification information, such as a name, date of birth, or unique identification number, or land parcel number information through a kiosk (200).

[0091] The service server (100) may request farmer authentication from the farmland server (300) based on the input information and go through a step of checking whether all basic information required for the prescription exists. If the required information is not confirmed (No), it returns to the identification information input step, and if the information is determined to be valid (Yes), it proceeds to the next step.

[0092] The data integration module (110) can automatically extract all plot information owned by the farmer registered in the farmland server (300) based on identification information received from the kiosk (200). The entire list of extracted plots is transmitted to the kiosk (200) and visually displayed on the screen.

[0093] At this time, the kiosk (200) can provide a multi-selection interface that allows the user to select multiple plots for which a prescription is desired at once. Through this interface, the user can collectively select the plots subject to prescription from a list without having to individually input the various plot numbers they cultivate. Once the selection is complete, the fertilizer prescription module (120) sums up the actual cultivated areas of the selected multiple plots, collectively calculates the total quantity of fertilizer required for the total summed area, and the process is terminated.

[0094] This process not only drastically reduces the hassle of inputting data for farmers who own multiple plots, but also maximizes user convenience for farmers, such as the elderly, by enabling them to determine the amount of fertilizer required for the entire farmland at once.

[0095] FIG. 13 illustrates the process of confirming fertilizer purchase and linking data according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the system (10) organically shares data generated during the actual purchase stage after the fertilizer prescription to maintain the up-to-date nature of public data.

[0096] First, when a user purchases fertilizer based on a prescription issued at a kiosk (200), the prescription-based fertilizer purchase information can be transmitted to a sales server (500). The sales server (500) manages purchase information regarding fertilizer purchases and, for example, includes purchase information from a regional agricultural cooperative.

[0097] The service server (100) receives purchase information corresponding to the fertilizer prescription generated through the kiosk (200) from the sales server (500). At this time, the purchase information may include the type and quantity of the fertilizer purchased and the buyer's information. A data generation module (130) provided within the service server (100) can generate confirmed information including fertilizer information and plot information based on this purchase information and provide it to the soil server (400).

[0098] The soil server (400) can perform real-time updates by matching the received confirmed information with the soil test history of the corresponding plot. When the data update is completed, the soil server (400) transmits an update completion confirmation signal to the service server (100), thereby ensuring data consistency between the fertilizer prescription and the actual application history.

[0099] Confirmed information refers to the final data generated when a user completes the actual purchase of fertilizer based on the fertilizer prescription issued through the kiosk (200). Confirmed information may be information generated by the data generation module (130) by processing actual purchase information received from the sales server (500). Confirmed information may include not only information regarding the specific type and quantity of the fertilizer purchased, but also information regarding the actual crops cultivated that the user directly selects at the kiosk (200) or is finally confirmed through the sales server (500).

[0100] Confirmed information is transmitted to the soil server (400) and can serve as basic data for updating the soil testing history and application details of the corresponding plot in real time. Confirmed information is transmitted to the farmland server (300) and, if it differs from previously stored crop information, automatically updates farmer information without separate reporting, thereby playing a role in maintaining the consistency of direct payment calculation data. In addition, confirmed information can serve as core data to secure the reliability of the public database by matching virtual data, which had previously remained merely at the prescription stage, with actual purchase and cultivation status.

[0101] FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating the process of automatically updating data of a farmland server and maintaining administrative consistency by utilizing confirmed information according to an embodiment of the present invention. The system (100) of the present invention manages farmer information within the farmland server (300) in real time based on confirmed fertilizer purchase information, and the specific process is as follows.

[0102] The process begins when the service server (100) receives fertilizer purchase information from the sales server (500). The service server (100) can analyze the received data to extract information on the actual crops and plots. The confirmed information may include information regarding the actual crops that are directly selected by the user through the kiosk (200) or finally confirmed through the sales server (500). The data generation module (130) can transmit the generated confirmed information to the farmland server (300).

[0103] The farmland server (300) can compare the received confirmed information with the previously stored information to determine whether they match. If, as a result of the determination, the crop data, etc. of the confirmed information matches the existing information, the current state can be maintained without any separate changes.

[0104] If the confirmed information resulting from the judgment differs from the previously stored information, the farmland server (300) can automatically update the agricultural business entity information without a separate reporting procedure by the user. The updated information is immediately reflected in the update of the direct payment calculation data, thereby maintaining consistency between the actual cultivation status and administrative data in real time, and all processes can be terminated.

[0105] The data generation module (130) can process actual purchase data received from the sales server (500) into confirmed information that can be combined with public administration data in order to bridge the gap between the fertilizer prescription and actual application (spraying). This confirmed information is not limited to simply recording the amount of fertilizer, but can also correct errors in the administration data by including actual crop information finally confirmed by the farmer through the kiosk (200).

[0106] The system of the present invention can establish a real-time data feedback system by transmitting the confirmed information generated in this way to the farmland server (300). The farmland server (300) can compare the existing registration information of the relevant plot with the actual cultivation status based on the received confirmed information. If the crop previously reported by the farmer differs from the target crop of the fertilizer actually purchased, the system (10) can consider this as a change in the cultivated crop. In this case, the farmland server (300) can automatically update the agricultural business entity registration information based on the confirmed information without the need for a cumbersome separate reporting procedure, such as the farmer visiting a government office in person to submit documents.

[0107] This automated update process can significantly improve the accuracy of calculating agricultural direct payments, which are state subsidies. Direct payments are calculated based on the type and area of ​​cultivated crops; however, discrepancies between actual cultivation status and administrative information can lead to issues such as fraudulent receipt or omission of payments. By directly reflecting actual farming activity data, such as fertilizer purchases, into the administrative system, this invention maintains the consistency of direct payment calculation data in real time and ensures administrative reliability. Consequently, this system can serve as an intelligent agricultural administration support platform that provides convenience in reporting for farmers and guarantees data management accuracy for administrative agencies.

[0108] When the farmland server (300) receives confirmed information, if the previously registered cultivated crop and the crop suitable for purchasing fertilizer in the confirmed information are different, it may not immediately update it, but instead perform a verification process that compares it with the cultivation history of the last 3 years. If the actual cultivated area modified directly by the user at the kiosk (200) differs from the area in the official register by more than 20%, the system classifies this as a subject for precise verification and sends out a notification, thereby preventing errors caused by indiscriminate updating of administrative data.

[0109] Referring again to FIG. 9, the service server (100) may further include a database (170), a communication module (180), and a management module (190). The database (170) is a device that stores and manages various data necessary for system operation. It may store agricultural information and soil information collected from the farmland server (300) and the soil server (400), as well as plot-specific fertilizer prescription history generated through the fertilizer prescription module (120). Additionally, purchase confirmation information received from the sales server (500) and data processed from it can be systematically stored and utilized as basic data for future automatic updating of farmer information and data feedback.

[0110] The communication module (180) serves as an interface for transmitting and receiving data with various external devices and servers via a network. The service server (100) is organically connected to the kiosk (200), farmland server (300), soil server (400), and sales server (500) through this communication module (180). Specifically, it can handle all communication processes, such as receiving land parcel input from the kiosk (200), requesting and receiving information from external servers, and transmitting generated prescriptions or confirmed data to the relevant institutions.

[0111] The management module (190) can control and manage the overall operation of the service server (100) and the distributed terminals. In particular, it monitors and manages the status of multiple kiosks (200) installed in each region, such as townships or villages, in real time, and integrates the control of user authentication procedures, system security, and updates, thereby enabling the entire customized fertilizer prescription system (10) to operate stably.

[0112] The data integration module (110) can perform an automatic linkage function through single information input to resolve the inconvenience of farmers who own multiple plots of land having to remember and input their own plot number information one by one.

[0113] Specifically, even if a user inputs only the lot number information of one of the multiple plots they cultivate through the kiosk (200), the data integration module (110) can first verify the identification information (name, business entity number, etc.) of the farmer registered as the owner or tenant of the corresponding lot number by linking with the farmland server (300). Subsequently, based on the verified identification information, the farmland server (300) can extract and manage the list of lot numbers of all plots owned or cultivated by the farmer in an integrated manner.

[0114] In this process, the system (10) authenticates the user's identity by utilizing agricultural business entity information registered in the farmland server (300), and can visually display a list of plots owned by the authenticated user on the screen of the kiosk (200). The kiosk (200) provides a multi-selection interface that allows the user to select multiple plots for prescription within the extracted list by touch, thereby fundamentally preventing information input errors such as typos or confusion of lot numbers that may occur during the manual input process.

[0115] In addition, the fertilizer prescription module (120) not only generates prescription details for each of the multiple plots selected by the user, but also calculates the total quantity of fertilizer that the farmer needs to purchase during this period by summing the actual cultivated area of ​​all selected plots. Through this, the user can identify the amount of fertilizer required for their entire farmland at a glance with a single operation, without the need to repeat fertilizer prescriptions for multiple plots individually, and enables efficient fertilizer purchase through linkage with the sales server (500) based on the integrated prescription information. Explanation of the symbols

[0116] 10: Fertilizer Prescription System 100: Service Server 110: Data Integration Module 120: Fertilizer Prescription Module 130: Data Generation Module 170: Database 180: Communication module 190: Management module 200: Kiosk 210: Housing 220: Input / Output Section 221: Scanner Module 230: Printer Unit 240: Envelope Dispensing Unit 250: Sensor unit 260: Power supply unit 270: Memory 280: Communication unit 290: Control Unit 300: Farmland Server 400: Soil Server 500: Sales Server

Claims

Claim 1 A housing (210) that accommodates a control unit (290) and a communication unit (280) inside; an input / output unit (220) provided on the front of the housing to display information based on user input, and a printer unit (230) for printing a fertilizer prescription. The input / output unit queries a soil server (400) based on land parcel information entered by the user to display on the screen whether the soil information of the corresponding parcel is registered. If it is confirmed that soil information exists, it displays area comparison information on the screen to allow verification and correction of whether the area on the official register of the corresponding parcel extracted from the farmland server (300) matches the actual cultivated area where fertilizer is applied. The printer unit prints a fertilizer prescription in which the amount of fertilizer is calculated by applying the actual cultivated area finally confirmed through the input / output unit. The input / output unit displays on the screen the actual cultivated area, which is calculated by arithmetically excluding non-farmland elements including farm roads or ditches from the area on the official register using agricultural business entity information registered on the farmland server, and outputs area comparison information to compare the area on the official register with the actual cultivated area so that the user can directly A fertilizer prescription kiosk characterized by providing a screen that can be modified, and utilizing information on the modified actual cultivated area for updating or verification of the farmland server. Claim 2 A fertilizer prescription kiosk according to claim 1, wherein the input / output unit, when it is confirmed that soil information for the corresponding plot does not exist in the search result, provides a screen to receive information on crops to be cultivated from the user, displays a selection list of nearby plots where the same crop as the crop information is being cultivated on the screen to induce user selection, and the printer unit prints a fertilizer prescription calculated based on the soil information of the nearby plots selected by the user through the input / output unit. Claim 3 A fertilizer prescription kiosk according to paragraph 2, further comprising a bag providing unit (240) provided on one side of the housing, which discharges the bag to the outside when the user selects to provide a bag for collecting soil samples, and wherein the input / output unit plays educational content regarding soil collection methods or soil testing procedures through a screen during the time when the output of the fertilizer prescription and the discharge of the bag are prepared.

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