SISTEMA ELETRÔNICO AUTÔNOMO DE CAPTURA, CONTAGEM E MONITORAMENTO REMOTO DE MOSQUITOS

Description

AUTONOMOUS ELECTRONIC SYSTEM FOR CAPTURING, COUNTING AND REMOTELY MONITORING MOSQUITOES Field of invention [1] The present invention falls within the field of disease vector control, more specifically in the electronic monitoring of the population of mosquitoes that transmit arboviruses, such as mosquitoes of the genus Aedes. Fundamentals of the invention [2] Throughout history, care for mosquito-borne diseases has been of paramount importance to human health. In tropical and subtropical regions, where environmental conditions favor the proliferation of these vectors, this care is even more relevant. [3] In these regions, mosquitoes of the genus Aedes, for example, are directly linked to the transmission of diseases such as dengue, zika, chikungunya and urban yellow fever, diseases that affect millions of people every year and represent a major challenge for public health systems. The evolution of outbreaks, their high dispersal capacity and their adaptation to the urban environment highlight the continued need for effective strategies for monitoring and controlling the vectors of these diseases. [4] In this context, entomological surveillance, particularly with regard to monitoring the density and behavior of these vector mosquitoes, plays an essential role in public health. Collecting data on the presence and quantity of mosquitoes in a given area allows health managers to make more precise and proactive decisions, directing actions such as the elimination of breeding sites, application of insecticides, or social mobilization campaigns. Progress in this area is directly linked to the prevention of epidemics and the reduction in the number of cases of these diseases, as well as assisting in the efficient allocation of public resources. [5] However, despite its importance, entomological monitoring still faces several obstacles. Traditional collection methods, such as manual traps and household inspections, require significant logistical effort and specialized labor, in addition to having limitations regarding the frequency and accuracy of the data obtained. Although some automated methods and devices have been introduced in recent years, Petition 870250060747, dated 07 / 16 / 2025, page 9 / 18 2 / 6 difficulties are still noted related to dependence on electrical grids, the need for local internet connection, and the high cost of more sophisticated equipment, factors that compromise its large-scale applicability, especially in remote regions or those with poor infrastructure. [6] Thus, a series of devices aimed at solving the aforementioned problems have been developed and are known in the state of the art. Some of these systems, which represent the state of the art for the technical field in question, can be represented by patent document BR2020150322807, described below. [7] Patent BR2020150322807 presents equipment for capturing and trapping Aedes mosquitoes, which equipment contributes to reducing the transmission caused by the popular dengue mosquito, consisting of an upper and lower labyrinth for capturing and trapping the mosquito, comprising the following component parts: lid, outer container - cover, filter and reservoir. [8] Furthermore, a non-patented prior art is also cited, as published and available at the link https: / / www5.usp.br / noticias / tecnologia-2 / tecnologia-inovadoracontribui-para-combater-dengue-malaria-e-pragas-agricolas / . The publication is entitled Innovative technology contributes to combating dengue, malaria and agricultural pests and was released by the University of São Paulo (USP) at the aforementioned link on July 7, 2014. Thus, in this non-patented prior art, an intelligent system for the selective capture of vector insects is described, which is based on a laser sensor and artificial intelligence techniques. The system in question is capable of identifying, in real time, different species of vector mosquitoes, such as Aedes aegypti and Anopheles, with an accuracy of up to 99%, and is also applied to the control of agricultural pests. [9] Despite the existing developments in the state of the art, represented by the aforementioned patent document and non-patent document, it is noted that the deficiencies cited in the state of the art still persist and need to be overcome, mainly concerning, among other factors, the lack of reliability of the inventions in outdoor environments, the requirement for frequent maintenance, the lack of energy self-sufficiency, the high cost of production and installation, and, above all, the intelligent counting of captured mosquitoes and the provision for an embedded system to identify breeding sites that can provide a basis for statistics for public control actions. Furthermore, solutions are not always... Petition 870250060747, dated 07 / 16 / 2025, page 10 / 18 Three out of six known systems offer connectivity to easily accessible public networks, hindering their deployment in peripheral urban or rural contexts, where vector monitoring is equally necessary, as is the transfer, integration, and analysis of data generated by the systems. Finally, the predictability of the system's use, both locally and via data transmission over cellular networks, is also mentioned.

[10] Given this scenario, there is a clear and urgent demand for more robust, accessible, and infrastructure-independent solutions. Therefore, the present invention is presented, which teaches an autonomous electronic system for counting and remotely monitoring mosquitoes that overcomes the difficulties of the state of the art, mainly with regard to autonomous feeding, remote communication capability with mobile phone networks, continuous and real-time monitoring of vector presence, even in remote regions, significantly increasing the effectiveness of entomological surveillance strategies and contributing to the effective control of mosquito-borne diseases. Objectives of the invention

[11] The present invention aims to teach an autonomous electronic system for capturing, counting and remotely monitoring mosquitoes that conducts said automated mosquito counting by means of sensors embedded in capture devices and subsequently sends this information to a monitoring center using a cellular telephone network signal.

[12] The present invention also aims to teach an autonomous electronic system for capturing, counting and remotely monitoring mosquitoes that has said autonomy guaranteed by the use of solar energy, dispensing with connection to the electrical grid and that provides real-time data on mosquito density in different regions, contributing to statistics that support more efficient strategies to combat arboviruses.

[13] The present invention also aims to reduce operational costs related to personnel and field operations and increase the accuracy of decision-making by public health agencies. Petition 870250060747, dated 07 / 16 / 2025, page 11 / 18 4 / 6

[14] The present invention also aims to teach an autonomous electronic system for capturing, counting and remotely monitoring mosquitoes that has a transmission system that works both locally and via a cellular telephone network. Brief description of the figures

[15] The present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying figures, illustrating some non-limiting configurations thereof, in which: Figure 1 illustrates a block diagram of the embedded electronic system inside the capture device, providing a schematic representation of its component devices. Figure 2 illustrates a schematic of the system assembly inside the capture device, highlighting the arrangement of the hermetic box that houses the electronic components and the external installation of the solar panel. Figure 3 illustrates a perspective view of the system described above, according to a preferred embodiment. Description of the invention

[16] Before the invention is described in detail, it should be understood that this invention is not limited to the specific parts comprising the devices described, as such devices may have variations. It should also be understood that the terminology used herein is used only for the purpose of describing particular embodiments and is not intended to be limiting.

[17] It should also be understood that the modalities disclosed here are not individual modalities that are unrelated to each other. The characteristics discussed with one modality can also be realized with other modalities shown here. If, in a case, a specific characteristic is not presented with one modality, but with another, a person skilled in the art will understand that this does not necessarily mean that the said characteristic is not intended to be disclosed with the other modality, but that the Petition 870250060747, dated 07 / 16 / 2025, p. 12 / 18 5 / 6 The essence of the request is to disclose the aforementioned characteristic also for the other modality, and that only for the sake of clarity and to keep this descriptive report in a manageable volume, this was not done.

[18] The present invention relates to an autonomous electronic system for capturing, counting and remotely monitoring mosquitoes comprising an electronic system integrated into a mosquito capture device, whose operation is completely autonomous. Thus, said system comprises an electronic passage sensor, capable of detecting the presence of mosquitoes of the genus Aedes, coupled to an electronic control circuit that processes the detected signal. The circuit is controlled by a microcontroller that stores the counting data in internal memory and, at regular intervals, transmits this information through a communication module with mobile cellular networks, sending the data to a remote monitoring center.

[19] The system is powered by a small-capacity rechargeable battery, which is continuously charged by a solar panel of adequate power, installed externally to the capture device. All electronic components, except for the solar panel, are housed in a hermetically sealed plastic box, mounted inside an insect capture device, immediately below the insect entry grid.

[20] The system can be installed in any location with mobile cellular network coverage, being completely independent of connection to the electrical network or local wireless network. In addition, the circuit has a short-range wireless connection functionality that allows local access to the accumulated data, in case of failure in remote transmission.

[21] Furthermore, it is evident that the system is controlled by a program embedded in the microcontroller (firmware), which manages sensor readings, data storage, remote information transmission, and the local interface for manual data collection, if necessary. At the remote monitoring center, specific software installed on a computer receives the information, aggregates the data, and generates statistics by monitored area, supporting public health actions. Petition 870250060747, dated 07 / 16 / 2025, page 13 / 18 6 / 6

[22] Finally, it is worth noting that the figures presented here are not necessarily to scale and are merely conceptual in nature. Nevertheless, it is expressly provided that all combinations of elements that perform the same function in the same way to achieve the same results as the elements claimed herein are within the scope of the present invention. Finally, it should be noted that the scope of protection of the present invention covers other possible variations, not being limited solely by the content of the appended claims, including possible equivalents.

Claims

Claims 1. AUTONOMOUS ELECTRONIC SYSTEM FOR CAPTURING, COUNTING AND REMOTELY MONITORING MOSQUITOES, characterized by comprising: - an electronic passage sensor for detecting the presence of mosquitoes; - an electronic control circuit containing a microcontroller with a counting algorithm; - a local communication module; - a communication module with a mobile cellular network; - a rechargeable battery; - a solar panel for autonomous power supply of the system; all electronic components being mounted in a hermetic box installed in a mosquito capture device.

2. SYSTEM, according to claim 1, characterized in that the counting data is stored and periodically transmitted to a remote monitoring center via the mobile cellular network.

3. SYSTEM, according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the counting data are collected locally by means of short-range wireless communication between the capture device and an external piece of equipment.

4. SYSTEM, according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by including a control program embedded in the microcontroller, responsible for managing sensor readings, data storage and transmission.

5. SYSTEM, according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by comprising a program installed on a remote computer, responsible for consolidating the transmitted data and presenting vector density reports and statistics.

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