Endoscopic grain insect monitoring system and method

Abstract

The present invention discloses an endoscopic grain insect monitoring system and method, the endoscopic grain insect monitoring system comprises a plurality of endoscopic camera devices inserted into a grain pile and a background server, the plurality of endoscopic camera devices are wirelessly connected to the background server, the endoscopic camera device comprises a shell, a plurality of cameras facing the side of the shell, a wireless communication module and a main control module are arranged in the shell, an attracting light for attracting pests is arranged around each camera, and a camera window is arranged on the side of the shell corresponding to the direction of each camera. The present invention adopts an endoscopic pest monitoring method, inserts the endoscopic camera device into the grain pile, and provides lighting and dim light to attract pests, so that the grain insect situation in the granary can be grasped at the first time, abnormalities can be found in time, and measures can be taken to eliminate pests to avoid economic losses caused by grain deterioration.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of monitoring technology, and in particular to an endoscopic grain insect monitoring system and method. Background Art

[0002] Grain is the foundation of the national economy and a special strategic material related to the national economy and people's livelihood. Its quantity, quality and safety are directly related to the healthy development of the national economy and the security and stability of the overall social situation. At present, countries around the world are paying more and more attention to food safety and environmental protection, and are also paying more and more attention to the issue of grain storage.

[0003] In the grain storage industry, in order to ensure the quality of grain, it is necessary to timely understand the pest situation in the grain pile, including the number, type, pest-infested area, pest breeding environment, etc., so as to carry out targeted pest control in time or take preventive measures in advance. Pests and insect pests can cause huge grain losses. The losses caused by pests account for 30% of the total losses each year, so pest control must be given great attention. The first step in prevention and control is to investigate the pest situation, including whether there are pests, the types of pests and their density.

[0004] At present, the commonly used monitoring method is to first use a special structure trap, take advantage of the characteristics of insects like height, love to dig holes, and like special smells, to lure the insects to crawl in, and then pull the insects out of the warehouse through the trachea for counting. However, this monitoring method must ensure that the insects will actively enter the trap and cannot escape on their own. It may not be able to effectively trap some types of insects. Of course, there are also some monitoring equipment that uses video methods, but they also trap first and then shoot on the spot. At the same time, because some larvae do not walk and live inside a grain, such as the most serious rice weevil, they cannot be trapped, which also makes the existing monitoring methods unable to monitor the insect situation in the larval stage.

[0005] The above defects need to be improved. Summary of the invention

[0006] In order to overcome the deficiencies of the existing technology, the present invention provides an endoscopic grain insect monitoring system, which is used to solve the problem that the trap cannot effectively trap pests, or the pests cannot be sucked away when the air is pumped to transport the pests, and the insect conditions in the larval stage cannot be monitored, thereby causing inaccurate monitoring results.

[0007] The technical solution of the present invention is as follows:

[0008] An endoscopic grain insect monitoring system includes a plurality of endoscopic camera devices inserted into a grain pile and a background server, wherein the plurality of endoscopic camera devices are wirelessly connected to the background server.

[0009] The endoscopic camera device includes a shell, in which are arranged several cameras facing the side of the shell, a wireless communication module and a main control module, each of the cameras is provided with an attracting light for attracting pests around it, and a camera window is provided on the side of the shell corresponding to the direction of each camera, the several cameras, the wireless communication module and the several attracting lights are electrically connected to the main control module, and the main control module is wirelessly connected to the background server through the wireless communication module.

[0010] According to the above scheme of the present invention, further, the shell includes an outer tube and an inner tube sleeved in the outer tube, the inner tube is made of transparent material, a plurality of camera windows are arranged on the side of the outer tube, a plurality of cameras, the wireless communication module, a plurality of the lure lights and the main control module are all arranged in the inner tube.

[0011] The present invention according to the above scheme further comprises a battery box for powering the endoscopic camera device, wherein a battery is arranged in the battery box, and the battery is electrically connected to the main control module.

[0012] According to the above-mentioned aspect of the present invention, further, the battery box is arranged outside the endoscopic imaging device.

[0013] According to the present invention of the above scheme, further, a lighting lamp for providing light source is arranged around each of the cameras in the shell, and several of the lighting lamps are electrically connected to the main control module.

[0014] According to the above-mentioned solution of the present invention, further, a plurality of the cameras are longitudinally arranged in the shell, and the orientations of the plurality of the cameras are the same.

[0015] According to the present invention of the above scheme, further, a data storage module is also arranged in the shell, and the data storage module is electrically connected to the main control module.

[0016] According to the present invention of the above scheme, further, a timing module is also arranged in the shell, and the timing module is electrically connected to the main control module.

[0017] According to the present invention of the above scheme, further, the wireless communication module is a Bluetooth module, a GPRS module, a 3G module, a 4G module, a 5G module, an LTE module or a WIFI module.

[0018] On the other hand, an endoscopic grain insect monitoring method is applied to the endoscopic grain insect monitoring system of any of the above schemes, comprising:

[0019] Inserting an endoscopic camera device into the grain pile;

[0020] The endoscope camera device turns on the attracting light at a fixed time to attract the pests to the camera window, takes a picture after a period of time, and then saves the image;

[0021] The main control module in the endoscopic camera device uploads the image to the backend server via the wireless communication module;

[0022] The backend server performs image processing and analysis based on the received image.

[0023] According to the present invention of the above scheme, further, the background server uses the images of the next day to compare and analyze the movement tracks of the pests, judge whether the pests have been infested, and obtain the morphology and quantity of the pests.

[0024] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0025] 1. The present invention adopts an endoscopic pest monitoring method, inserts an endoscopic camera device into the grain pile, and provides lighting and dim light to lure pests, so that the situation of grain pests in the granary can be grasped in the first time, and images of pests can be taken and archived, the number of pests can be counted, the shape of grain can be obtained, abnormalities can be discovered in time, and measures can be taken to eliminate pests to avoid economic losses caused by grain deterioration;

[0026] 2. The present invention has a simple structure, and does not require a trap to catch pests or an air extraction system. The damage degree of grain can be observed, and pests can be found earlier to ensure the quality of grain.

[0027] 3. The background server of the present invention uses the images of the previous day for comparative analysis, which can accurately remove the grain background, obtain pure pest images, and monitor the pest situation most directly;

[0028] 4. The background server of the present invention can monitor the insect situation in the larval stage by identifying the wormholes in the grain on the image;

[0029] 5. The present invention adopts an external battery box to power the endoscopic camera device. When the power is insufficient, it is only necessary to replace the battery in the battery box outside the grain pile. The operation is simple and there is no need to remove the endoscopic camera device inserted into the grain pile. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] Figure 1 It is a principle framework diagram of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 2 This is a principle framework diagram of an endoscopic imaging device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 3It is a structural schematic diagram of an endoscopic imaging device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 4 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the connection between an endoscopic camera device and a battery box according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] In the figure,

[0035] 1. Endoscopic camera device; 101. Camera; 102. Wireless communication module; 103. Main control module; 104. Lure light; 105. Illumination light; 106. Camera window; 107. Outer tube; 108. Inner tube; 109. Data storage module; 110. Timing module;

[0036] 2. Backend server;

[0037] 3. Battery box; 301. Battery. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects to be solved by the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0039] It should be noted that the terms "disposed", "connected" and the like should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integrated connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. The orientation or position indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "side", "longitudinal" and the like are based on the orientation or position shown in the accompanying drawings, which are only for the convenience of description and cannot be understood as limitations on the present technical solution. The terms "first" and "second" are only used for the convenience of description and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features. "Several" means one or more than one, unless otherwise clearly defined. "Multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise clearly defined.

[0040] See also Figure 1 An embodiment of the present invention provides an endoscopic grain insect monitoring system, including a plurality of endoscopic camera devices 1 inserted into a grain pile and a background server 2. The plurality of endoscopic camera devices 1 are wirelessly connected to the background server 2. The plurality of endoscopic camera devices 1 can be respectively inserted into different positions of the grain pile, and insect monitoring can be performed on multiple positions of the grain pile at the same time, thereby improving the monitoring efficiency and accuracy of the system.

[0041] See also Figures 2 to 4The endoscopic camera device 1 includes a shell, in which are arranged several cameras 101 facing the side of the shell, a wireless communication module 102 and a main control module 103, each camera 101 is provided with an attracting lamp 104 for attracting pests and an illuminating lamp 105 for providing light source, and the side of the shell is provided with a camera window 106 corresponding to the direction of each camera 101, and several cameras 101, wireless communication modules 102, several attracting lamps 104, and several illuminating lamps are electrically connected to the main control module 103. The attracting lamp 104 is used to attract pests to the camera window 106, and the illuminating lamp 105 is used to provide light source so that the camera 101 can capture a clear image, and the illuminating lamp 105 is only turned on when the camera 101 is shooting. The main control module 103 is wirelessly connected to the backend server 2 through the wireless communication module 102 to perform data transmission, so that the backend server 2 obtains the image captured by the endoscopic camera device 1. When in use, turn on the attracting light 104 and shine it from the window to the outside to attract the pests to the camera window 106. After a period of time, the lighting lamp 105 is turned on, and the camera 101 takes a photo and saves the image. Then the main control module 103 uploads the image to the background server 2 through the wireless communication module 102.

[0042] The backend server 2 performs image processing and analysis based on the images uploaded by the endoscope camera device 1, provides image display and pest statistics, and obtains the grain shape at the same time. Specifically, when the backend server 2 performs image processing and analysis on the images, it uses the images of the next day for comparative analysis, can accurately remove the grain background, obtain pure pest images, and can generate dynamic pest movement maps to monitor the pest situation most directly. At the same time, the backend server 2 can monitor the larval stage of the insect situation by identifying the wormholes in the grain on the image.

[0043] The present invention adopts an endoscopic pest monitoring method, inserts an endoscopic camera device 1 into the interior of a grain pile, and provides lighting and dim light to lure pests, so that the condition of grain infestation in the granary can be grasped at the first time, and images of pests can be taken and archived, the number of pests can be counted, the shape of grain can be obtained, abnormalities can be discovered in time, and measures can be taken to eliminate pests to avoid economic losses caused by grain deterioration; the structure is simple, and there is no need to set up a trap to catch pests, and there is no need for an exhaust system, and the degree of damage to the grain can be observed, so that insects can be discovered earlier and the quality of the grain can be guaranteed.

[0044] See also Figure 4In this embodiment, the shell includes an outer tube 107 and an inner tube 108 sleeved in the outer tube 107. The inner tube 108 is made of transparent material. The outer tube 107 plays a role. Several camera windows 106 are arranged on the side of the outer tube 107, and several cameras 101, wireless communication modules 102, several attracting lights 104, several lighting lights 105 and a main control module 103 are all arranged in the inner tube 108.

[0045] See also Figure 2 Furthermore, a data storage module 109 is also provided in the inner cylinder 108, and the data storage module 109 is electrically connected to the main control module 103. The data storage module 109 can save the images taken by each camera 101, and then wait for the main control module 103 to upload the saved images to the background server 2.

[0046] See also Figure 2 Furthermore, a timing module 110 is also provided in the inner tube 108, and the timing module 110 is electrically connected to the main control module 103. The main control module 103 can control the opening and closing time of each lure light 104, each lighting light 105 and each camera 101 through the timing module 110. At the same time, the timing module 110 can make the device remain in a dormant state most of the time, and only needs to be turned on at the set time, thereby reducing the loss of electric energy. For example, the lure light 104 is set to turn on every night, and after tens of minutes, the lighting light 105 and the camera 101 are turned on, and each camera 101 takes pictures in sequence.

[0047] See also Figure 4 In this embodiment, the endoscopic grain insect monitoring system further includes a battery box 3 for powering the endoscopic camera device 1. A battery 301 is arranged in the battery box 3. The battery 301 is electrically connected to the main control module 103, and the endoscopic camera device 1 is powered by the battery 301. At the same time, the battery box 3 is arranged outside the endoscopic camera device 1 and is separated from the endoscopic camera device 1. Because the power supply of the traditional monitoring equipment is arranged inside the equipment, when the monitoring equipment is low on power, it is necessary to unplug the monitoring equipment from the grain pile to charge or replace the battery 301, which is not only troublesome to operate, but also affects the monitoring results. When the power of the present invention is low on power, it is only necessary to replace the battery 301 in the battery box 3 outside the grain pile. The operation is simple, and there is no need to unplug the endoscopic camera device 1 inserted into the grain pile.

[0048] See also Figure 4In this embodiment, the endoscopic camera device 1 includes three cameras 101 longitudinally arranged in the shell, and the three cameras 101 have the same orientation, that is, the endoscopic camera device 1 can simultaneously monitor three positions at different depths inside the grain pile through three cameras 101 at different heights, thereby improving the efficiency and accuracy of monitoring. Of course, it should be understood that the present invention does not limit the number, position and orientation of the cameras 101, the number of cameras 101 can also be less than 3 or more than 3, the orientation of each camera 101 can be the same or different, and those skilled in the art can set the number, position and orientation of the cameras 101 according to actual needs.

[0049] In this embodiment, the wireless communication module 102 can be one or more of a Bluetooth module, a GPRS module, a 3G module, a 4G module, a 5G module, an LTE module or a WIFI module, etc. Those skilled in the art can choose according to actual needs, and the present invention is not limited to this.

[0050] On the other hand, an embodiment of the present invention provides an endoscopic grain insect monitoring method, which is applied to the endoscopic grain insect monitoring system of the above embodiment, and includes the following steps:

[0051] (1) Insert the endoscopic camera device 1 into a suitable position inside the grain pile.

[0052] (2) The endoscope camera device 1 turns on the attracting light 104 at a fixed time to attract the pests to the camera window 106, takes a picture after a period of time, and then saves the image. Specifically, in this step, the endoscope camera device 1 can turn on the attracting light 104 at a fixed time every night to attract the pests to the camera window 106, and after tens of minutes, turn on the lighting light 105 and the camera 101, and each camera 101 takes pictures in a set order and saves the images to the data storage module 109. Since most pests are active at night, monitoring at night every day can ensure the accuracy of the monitoring data.

[0053] (3) The main control module 103 in the endoscopic camera device 1 uploads the images to the backend server 2 via the wireless communication module 102. Specifically, in this step, the main control module 103 can upload the images shot on a single day stored in the data storage module 109 to the backend server 2 at one time via the wireless communication module 102 every day. At the same time, uploading the images of a single day at one time can reduce the power consumption of the battery 301.

[0054] (4) The backend server 2 performs image processing and analysis based on the received image. Specifically, in this step, the backend server 2 uses the image from the previous day to compare and analyze the movement trajectory of the pests, determine whether the pests have been infested, and can generate a dynamic pest movement map to obtain the morphology and quantity of the pests. By using the image from the previous day for comparison and analysis, the grain background can be accurately removed to obtain a pure pest image, which is the most direct way to monitor the pest situation. At the same time, the backend server 2 can monitor the larval stage of the pests by identifying the wormholes in the grain on the image.

[0055] It should be understood that those skilled in the art can make improvements or changes based on the above description, and all these improvements and changes should fall within the scope of protection of the appended claims of the present invention.

[0056] The above is an exemplary description of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It is obvious that the implementation of the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned method. As long as various improvements are made by adopting the method concept and technical solution of the present invention, or the concept and technical solution of the present invention are directly applied to other occasions without improvement, they are all within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An endoscopic grain insect monitoring system, characterized in that: The invention comprises a plurality of endoscopic camera devices inserted into a grain pile, a battery box for powering the endoscopic camera devices, and a background server, wherein the plurality of endoscopic camera devices are wirelessly connected to the background server. The endoscopic camera device comprises a shell, in which a plurality of cameras facing the side of the shell, a wireless communication module and a main control module are arranged, the plurality of cameras are arranged longitudinally in the shell, and the plurality of cameras have the same orientation, an attracting light for attracting pests is arranged around each of the cameras, a camera window is arranged on the side of the shell corresponding to the orientation position of each of the cameras, the plurality of cameras, the wireless communication module and the plurality of attracting lights are electrically connected to the main control module, and the main control module is wirelessly connected to the backend server via the wireless communication module; The shell comprises an outer tube and an inner tube sleeved in the outer tube, the inner tube is made of a transparent material, a plurality of camera windows are arranged on the side of the outer tube, a plurality of cameras, the wireless communication module, a plurality of attracting lights and the main control module are all arranged in the inner tube; The battery box is arranged outside the endoscopic imaging device.

2. The endoscopic grain insect monitoring system according to claim 1 is characterized in that: A lighting lamp for providing light source is arranged in the shell corresponding to the periphery of each camera, and a plurality of the lighting lamps are electrically connected to the main control module.

3. The endoscopic grain insect monitoring system according to claim 1 is characterized in that: A data storage module is also disposed in the shell, and the data storage module is electrically connected to the main control module.

4. The endoscopic grain insect monitoring system according to claim 1 is characterized in that: A timing module is also provided in the shell, and the timing module is electrically connected to the main control module.

5. An endoscopic grain insect monitoring method, applied to the endoscopic grain insect monitoring system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: include Inserting an endoscopic camera device into the grain pile; The endoscope camera device turns on the attracting light at a fixed time to attract the pests to the camera window, takes a picture after a period of time, and then saves the image; The main control module in the endoscopic camera device uploads the image to the backend server via the wireless communication module; The backend server performs image processing and analysis based on the received image.

6. The endoscopic grain insect monitoring method according to claim 5, characterized in that: The backend server uses the images of the next day to compare and analyze the movement tracks of the pests, determine whether the pests have been infested, and obtain the morphology and quantity of the pests.

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