Animal behavior modification devices, methods and systems

Abstract

This invention provides an animal behavior correction device, method, and system. The animal behavior correction device is worn on the animal and includes: a positioning module for acquiring the animal's location data and defining the location data of a safe zone; a storage module for acquiring basic animal data; a physiological information acquisition module for acquiring the animal's physiological data; a main control module for determining the location data of the animal and the safe zone, and generating a correction operation and its intensity based at least on the basic data and physiological data when the animal is outside the safe zone; and a correction module for correcting the animal based on the correction operation and intensity to at least bring the animal back to the safe zone. This invention enables animals to perform different correction operations and intensities depending on their condition when leaving an electronic fence, saving on the maintenance costs of physical fences, reducing animal fighting, improving overall animal health, and lowering livestock costs.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of automated animal husbandry, and more specifically, to an animal behavior correction device, method, and system. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of technologies such as the Internet of Things, smart wearable devices, and artificial intelligence, these new technologies are not only affecting human lives, but also influencing and changing the lives of animals.

[0003] In traditional animal husbandry, pasture grazing typically requires fencing. This serves two purposes: firstly, it allows for better management of animals and pasture, and secondly, it reduces pollution and damage to the surrounding environment, such as water sources. However, traditional fencing-based manual grazing methods are costly in terms of manpower and resources, and the frequent modifications to the fences are inconvenient. Moreover, in many countries around the world, pastures are vast, making fence modifications even more difficult.

[0004] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the background section above is only used to enhance the understanding of the background of the present invention, and therefore may include information that does not constitute prior art known to those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of this, the present invention provides an animal behavior correction device, method, and system to at least solve the above-mentioned problems.

[0006] One aspect of the present invention provides an animal behavior modification device, worn on an animal to be tested, comprising:

[0007] The positioning module acquires the location data of the animal and defines the location data of the safe zone;

[0008] The storage module acquires the basic data of the animal;

[0009] The physiological information acquisition module acquires the physiological data of the animal;

[0010] The main control module, based on the location data of the animal and the safe area, determines whether the animal is outside the safe area. If so, it generates a corrective action and the intensity of the corrective action based at least on the basic data and the physiological data.

[0011] The correction module corrects the animal based on the correction operation and the correction intensity, so as to at least bring the animal back to the safe area.

[0012] In some embodiments,

[0013] The basic data includes the animal's species, age, sex, electronic identification, and weight;

[0014] The main control module is also configured to select a gentle correction operation and reduce the correction intensity when the animal's weight data is detected to be less than a preset value.

[0015] In some embodiments,

[0016] The physiological data includes the animal's heart rate and number of swallows;

[0017] The corrective procedures include emitting light, sound, vibration, and electric shock.

[0018] In some embodiments, the animal behavior correction device further includes:

[0019] A motion monitoring module acquires the animal's motion data, including the animal's motion trajectory and acceleration.

[0020] The main control module is further configured such that the correction operation and the correction intensity are generated based on the motion data.

[0021] In some embodiments, the main control module is further configured to:

[0022] When the animal's weight decreases by more than a preset value within a preset time, the number of swallows is less than a preset value within a preset time, and the length of its movement trajectory is less than a preset value within a preset time, the animal is determined to be sick, and the electric shock operation in the correction operation is disabled.

[0023] In some embodiments, the main control module is further configured to:

[0024] When the animal is female, the animal's weight increases by more than a preset value within a preset time, the number of swallows exceeds a preset value within a preset time, and the length of the movement trajectory is less than a preset value within a preset time, the animal is determined to be pregnant, and the electric shock operation in the correction operation is disabled.

[0025] In some embodiments, the animal behavior correction device further includes:

[0026] The environmental monitoring module acquires environmental data of the environment in which the animal is located, including the temperature and humidity of the environment.

[0027] The main control module is further configured such that the correction intensity is generated based on the environmental data, wherein the correction intensity is reduced when the temperature and / or humidity of the environment is greater than a preset value.

[0028] In some embodiments, the animal behavior correction device further includes:

[0029] The communication module transmits at least the animal's location data, basic data, physiological data, correction operation, and correction intensity to the server via a first communication system, and the server then transmits the above information to the user terminal.

[0030] In some embodiments, the main control module is further configured to:

[0031] When the movement trajectories of the two animals change exactly the same within the same time period, the magnitude of the change in acceleration within the same time period is greater than a preset value, and the magnitude of the increase in heart rate is greater than a preset value, it is determined that the two animals are fighting. At this time, the correction operation is configured to make a sound, vibrate, or shock.

[0032] In some embodiments, the main control module is further configured to:

[0033] When the electronic identification of two animals matches that they are parent and offspring, and the distance between their location data at any given time is greater than a preset value, it is determined that the two animals with a parent-offspring relationship have gone missing. At this time, the correction operation is configured to emit light and / or sound.

[0034] In some embodiments, the communication module is further configured to:

[0035] When it is determined that two animals are fighting or two animals with a parent-child relationship have gone missing, the first communication system sends the determination of the fight or the missing animals, along with the animals' electronic identification and location data, to the server. The server then sends the above information to the user.

[0036] In some embodiments, the animal behavior correction device further includes:

[0037] The camera and microphone are used to capture photos and sounds of the animal and to determine the species of the animal.

[0038] The main control module is further configured such that the correction intensity is generated based on the species, and the correction operation and the correction intensity are selected according to the species of the animal.

[0039] In some embodiments, the location data is acquired through a combination of any one or at least two GNSS positioning systems; the acceleration is acquired through an accelerometer.

[0040] Another aspect of the present invention provides a method for correcting animal behavior, comprising the following steps:

[0041] Acquire animal location data and define the location data of the safe zone;

[0042] Obtain the basic data of the animal;

[0043] Obtain the physiological data of the animal;

[0044] Based on the location data of the animal and the safe area, when the animal is not within the safe area, a corrective action and its intensity are generated, based at least on the basic data and the physiological data.

[0045] The animal is corrected based on the corrective action and the corrective intensity to at least bring the animal back to the safe area.

[0046] Another aspect of the present invention provides an animal behavior modification system, comprising:

[0047] An animal behavior correction device acquires the animal's location data, basic data, and physiological data, and defines the location data of a safe zone; based on the location data of the animal and the safe zone, it determines that when the animal is not in the safe zone, it generates a correction operation and the correction intensity of the correction operation based at least on the basic data and the physiological data; and it corrects the animal based on the correction operation and the correction intensity to at least bring the animal back to the safe zone.

[0048] On the server side, at least the animal's location data, basic data, physiological data, correction operations, and correction intensity are sent to the server via a first communication system; the server then sends the above information to the user terminal.

[0049] The user receives the above information from the server.

[0050] The beneficial effects of this invention compared to the prior art include at least the following:

[0051] The animal behavior correction device, method, and system of the present invention collect data such as the animal's location and physiological condition. When the animal leaves the range of the electronic fence, corresponding correction operations and intensities are generated, ensuring that the animal always stays within the electronic fence range, thus eliminating the need for physical fences and saving livestock costs. The present invention also monitors the animal's movement status and generates corresponding correction operations and intensities for fighting behavior, reducing animal deaths and injuries and lowering livestock costs. The present invention can also monitor the animal's health status to improve the animal's overall health level.

[0052] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0053] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention. It is obvious that the drawings described below are merely some embodiments of the invention, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without any inventive effort.

[0054] Figure 1 This diagram illustrates the structure of an animal behavior correction device according to the present invention.

[0055] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of another animal behavior correction device according to the present invention is shown;

[0056] Figure 3 A flowchart of an animal behavior correction method according to the present invention is shown;

[0057] Figure 4 The flowchart shows the sequence of execution of the four corrective behaviors of the present invention;

[0058] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of an adjustable discharge control system according to the present invention is shown;

[0059] Figure 6 A flowchart illustrating an animal behavior correction method for animal fighting according to the present invention is shown;

[0060] Figure 7 A flowchart illustrating another method of animal behavior correction for animal fighting according to the present invention is shown;

[0061] Figure 8 A flowchart illustrating an animal behavior correction method for lost animals according to the present invention is shown;

[0062] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of an animal behavior correction system according to the present invention is shown;

[0063] Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the structure of a computer-readable storage medium according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0064] Figure label:

[0065] 100 Animal Behavior Modification Devices

[0066] 101 Positioning Module

[0067] 102 Storage Module

[0068] 103 Physiological Information Acquisition Module

[0069] 104 Main Control Module

[0070] 105 Correction Module

[0071] 106 Motion Monitoring Module

[0072] 107 Environmental Monitoring Module

[0073] 108 Communication Module

[0074] 109 cameras

[0075] 110 microphones

[0076] 111 First MOSFET switch

[0077] 112 Second MOSFET switch

[0078] 200 Server

[0079] 300 Client Detailed Implementation

[0080] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, these exemplary embodiments can be implemented in many forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that the invention will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the concept of the exemplary embodiments to those skilled in the art. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote the same or similar structures, and therefore repeated descriptions of them will be omitted.

[0081] The use of terms such as "first," "second," and similar terms in the specific description does not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but is merely used to distinguish different components. Furthermore, in the description of this invention, terms such as "upper," "lower," etc., indicate orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These are merely for ease of description and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation; therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the invention.

[0082] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments of the present invention and the features in different embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0083] Through meticulous and in-depth research, the inventors in this case have provided a solution to the problems existing in the prior art. Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an animal behavior correction device according to the present invention is shown. Figure 3 A flowchart of an animal behavior correction method according to the present invention is shown. Figure 9 A schematic diagram of an animal behavior correction system according to the present invention is shown. Figure 1 , 3As shown in Figure 9, this invention discloses an animal behavior correction device, method, and system. The animal behavior correction device 100 is worn on the animal to be tested and includes: a positioning module 101, which acquires the animal's location data and defines the location data of a safe area; a storage module 102, which acquires the animal's basic data; a physiological information acquisition module 103, which acquires the animal's physiological data; a main control module 104, which makes a judgment based on the location data of the animal and the safe area, and when the animal is not in the safe area, generates a correction operation and a correction intensity based at least on the basic data and physiological data; and a correction module 105, which corrects the animal based on the correction operation and correction intensity to at least bring the animal back to the safe area. The animal behavior correction device, method, and system of the present invention collect data such as the animal's location and physiological condition. When the animal leaves the range of the electronic fence, corresponding correction operations and intensities are generated, ensuring that the animal always stays within the electronic fence range, thus eliminating the need for physical fences and saving livestock costs. The present invention also monitors the animal's movement status and generates corresponding correction operations and intensities for fighting behavior, reducing animal deaths and injuries and lowering livestock costs. The present invention can also monitor the animal's health status to improve the animal's overall health level.

[0084] The specific embodiments of the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0085] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of another animal behavior correction device according to the present invention is shown. Figures 1 to 3 As shown, one aspect of the present invention provides an animal behavior correction device 100, which is worn on an animal to be tested, and includes: a positioning module 101, a storage module 102, a physiological information acquisition module 103, a main control module 104, a correction module 105, a motion monitoring module 106, an environmental monitoring module 107, a communication module 108, a camera 109, and a microphone 110.

[0086] In some embodiments, such as Figures 1 to 3As shown, the positioning module 101 is used to acquire the location data of the animals and define the location data of the safe area, and then transmit the two location data to the main control module 104. Location data is the foundation for the electronic fence function; it is necessary to monitor the location of each animal in real time to determine whether the animal has left the electronic fence area, and thus decide whether correction is needed and what kind of correction operation to perform. Location data is acquired through any one or at least two GNSS positioning systems, but is not limited to this. GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) is a technical system used for determining geographic location and navigation. It uses a group of satellites distributed in Earth orbit to provide positioning and time information to a receiver. The most famous GNSS system is the US GPS (Global Positioning System), but other countries and regions have developed and operate similar systems, such as Russia's GLONASS, Europe's Galileo, and China's BeiDou Navigation Satellite System.

[0087] In some embodiments, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the storage module 102 is used to acquire basic animal data and then transmit the basic data to the main control module 104. The basic data specifically includes, but is not limited to, the animal's species, age, sex, electronic identification code, and weight. This basic data can be acquired and stored either by user input into the storage module 102 or by the animal behavior correction device 100 itself. Specifically, after an animal wears the animal behavior correction device 100, each animal is assigned an electronic identification code based on the device's code for differentiation. The animal's species, age, sex, and weight are then stored in the storage module 102 via electronic weighing, with the weight information updated after each electronic weighing. In subsequent behavior correction scenarios, the correction operation and intensity can be adjusted based on the animal's weight. For animals weighing below a certain threshold, a gentler correction operation and intensity are automatically selected. For example, newborn calves weigh 40-45 kg and reach 450 kg at one year old; adult bulls weigh 1000-1300 kg and cows weigh 650-700 kg. Lambs weigh around 25 kg, adult rams weigh 80-150 kg, and adult ewes weigh 65-75 kg. When the animal behavior correction device 100 learns the species and weight of the animal, and its weight is below the set upper limit for the corresponding animal's juvenile weight, it is determined to be a calf or lamb, etc. When correction is needed, a gentler correction operation can be selected, such as vocalization or vibration. If electric shock is required, a smaller voltage can be selected.

[0088] In some embodiments, such as Figures 1 to 3As shown, the physiological information acquisition module 103 acquires the animal's physiological data and then transmits the physiological data to the main control module 104. The physiological data specifically includes at least the animal's heart rate and the number of swallows. Using the heart rate, the number of swallows, and data from other modules, the main control module 104 can make a preliminary judgment on the animal's physiological state, such as illness or pregnancy. Heart rate detection can be achieved using a heart rate and oxygenation sensor, etc. The heart rate and oxygenation sensor can detect heart rate using electrical measurement methods. Electrical measurement methods use electrodes to monitor electrocardiogram (ECG) signals to detect heart rate. The beating of the heart causes changes in electrical activity, which can be captured by electrodes. By analyzing the waveform and time interval of the ECG signal, the heart rate can be determined. This data is then sent to the main control module 104 of the animal behavior correction device 100 for analysis and recording. The number of swallows can be detected using a sound sensor or motion sensor, etc. The sound sensor uses a microphone 110 embedded in the animal behavior correction device 100 or other sound sensors to capture the sound of the animal swallowing. By analyzing the sound pattern and frequency, the number of swallows can be estimated. Motion sensors detect changes in the movement of the throat and head when an animal swallows. Motion sensors, such as accelerometers and gyroscopes, can monitor these movements and calculate the frequency of swallowing. When the main control module 104 determines that the animal may be sick or pregnant based on heart rate and the number of swallows, it will automatically select a gentler corrective action and intensity.

[0089] In some embodiments, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the main control module 104 makes judgments based on the location data of the animal and the safe zone. When the animal is not in the safe zone, it generates a correction operation and its intensity based on at least basic and physiological data. Specifically, the main control module 104 receives the location data of the animal wearing the animal behavior correction device 100 and the location data of its defined safe zone from the positioning module 101. The main control module 104 draws the location data of the safe zone as an electronic fence on a map and marks the animal's location on the map in real time. When the animal's location is detected to be outside the electronic fence, a decision is made to perform a correction operation on the animal. However, at this time, the specific correction operation and intensity have not yet been determined and further judgment is needed based on the animal's specific physiological condition. The correction operations, in order of increasing intensity, include light emission, sound emission, vibration, and electric shock. Figure 4 A flowchart illustrating an animal behavior correction method for electronic fences according to the present invention is shown. Figure 4As shown, when the main control module 104 detects that the animal is outside the electronic fence, it can first use a light-emitting operation. If the animal does not return to the electronic fence after a period of time, the correction operation can be escalated to a sound-emitting operation. If the animal still does not return to the electronic fence after another period of time, the correction operation can be further escalated to a vibration-emitting operation. The main control module 104 can also perform correction operations in a different order, or use multiple of the light-emitting, sound-emitting, and vibration operations simultaneously. Because the above three correction operations are less harmful to the animal, they can be performed directly without considering the animal's actual physiological condition, or they can be performed after the main control module 104 has completed the analysis of the animal's physiological condition. However, due to its harmfulness, the electric shock operation must be performed in conjunction with the animal's physiological condition to determine the intensity of the shock. When the animal still does not return to the electronic fence after a period of time following the vibration operation, or a combination of vibration and other correction operations, the main control module 104 will decide to use an electric shock operation on the animal. At this time, the main control module 104 analyzes the animal's basic data received from the storage module 102 and the animal's physiological data received from the physiological information acquisition module 103. The data sources for the above analysis include at least the animal's species, age, sex, weight, number of swallows, and heart rate. The main control module 104 can select different electric shock voltages based on the animal's species, age, sex, and weight. For animals with lower weight, a lower voltage is automatically selected, while for animals with higher weight, a higher voltage is selected to achieve a corrective effect without excessively harming the animal. For example, a voltage of 5kV to 15kV is selected for animals of normal weight, with 5 discharges per cycle. For animals with smaller weight, a voltage of 3kV to 9kV is selected, with 3 discharges per cycle. The main control module 104 can also determine the animal's feeding status based on the number of swallows over a period of time, thereby determining whether the animal is in a state of hunger. If the determination indicates hunger, the electric shock voltage can be appropriately reduced. The main control module 104 can also determine the animal's movement status based on its heart rate. For example, if the animal's location data shows that the animal is gradually moving away from the electronic fence, moving at a relatively fast speed, and has a heart rate higher than normal, it can be assumed that the animal is running away from the electronic fence, and the electric shock voltage can be appropriately increased. The main control module 104's analysis and judgment of the above data are not limited to this. After any correction operation, if the animal is detected returning to the electronic fence, the correction operation will end. When the animal leaves the electronic fence again, the main control module 104 will re-evaluate. Finally, after the main control module 104 determines the correction operation and intensity, it will send the corresponding correction operation and intensity to the correction module 105 for execution.

[0090] In some embodiments, such as Figures 1 to 3As shown, the correction module 105 corrects the animal based on the correction operation and intensity to at least bring the animal back to a safe area, namely an electronic fence. The correction module 105 can also receive instructions from the main control module 104 to achieve other correction purposes, not limited to these. For the four correction operations sent by the main control module 104, the correction module 105 has matching physical devices to execute them. For light emission, an LED light can be used; for sound emission, a speaker can be used; for vibration, an electric motor can be used; and for electric shock, an adjustable discharge control system can be used. Furthermore, in addition to being a means of correcting animal behavior, light emission and sound emission can also serve as a way to alert the user to abnormal situations, making it easier for the user to locate and retrieve animals exhibiting abnormal behavior.

[0091] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of an adjustable discharge control system according to the present invention is shown. Figure 5 As shown, an adjustable discharge control system is used in various fields to control and monitor the discharge process. This system typically includes several key components, such as a primary transformer, a secondary transformer, and a multi-programmable voltage comparator. The input voltage of the primary transformer is the operating voltage of the entire system (3.8V). In this system, the primary transformer converts the input 3.8V voltage to a higher voltage (350V~900V) for subsequent discharge. The secondary transformer receives the voltage input from the primary transformer and further increases the voltage according to the turns ratio of their coils to generate a sufficiently high electric field or voltage pulse to trigger the discharge. In this system, the high-voltage output HV+ of the secondary transformer ranges from 3KV to 15KV. Different voltages are output depending on the animal's condition: 3KV for alerting, 4KV~8KV for low weight, 8KV~12KV for normal conditions, and 15KV for fighting. The multi-programmable voltage comparator is used to control the secondary transformer's output voltage according to preset threshold voltage values. Specifically, an arbitrary threshold voltage can be preset within a certain range. When the voltage to be compared is greater than the preset threshold voltage, the voltage comparator will generate an output signal. This output signal can notify the main control module 104, which then knows that the charge on the capacitor at the output terminal of the primary transformer has reached the preset condition. The next step for the main control module 104 is to notify the capacitor to discharge.

[0092] When the main control module 104 detects that an animal has crossed the electronic fence and needs correction, it comprehensively judges the animal's basic condition based on fundamental and physiological data. The following example illustrates the working principle of the adjustable discharge control system:

[0093] When the animal leaves the electronic fence and is functioning normally, the main control module 104 sets the threshold voltage of the multi-programmable voltage comparator to 800V. The main control module 104 controls the first MOSFET switch 111 to charge the capacitor to 800V within a unit of time. When the capacitor voltage reaches 800V, the multi-programmable voltage comparator detects that the voltage is higher than 800V and outputs a signal back to the main control module 104. Then, the main control module 104 controls the second MOSFET switch 112 to boost the 800V voltage to 8KV through the secondary transformer, outputting it to the animal's skin, completing one discharge. After discharge, the voltage on the capacitor after the primary transformer becomes 0V. The main control module 104 then controls the first MOSFET switch 111 to complete the next charging. When the voltage reaches 800V, the voltage comparator feeds back to the main control module 104, which then controls the second MOSFET switch 112 to boost the 800V voltage to 8KV through the secondary transformer, completing the second discharge. This cycle continues until the animal returns to the electronic fence. The on / off frequency of the first MOSFET switch 111 determines the on / off frequency of the primary transformer, controlling the capacitor's charging speed. The faster the capacitor charges, the faster it meets the threshold voltage of the multi-programmable voltage comparator under the same conditions, and the faster the main control module 104 controls the discharge of the second MOSFET switch 112. For example, if the animal continues to walk further away after leaving the electronic fence, the on / off frequency of the first MOSFET switch 111 increases. This speeds up the process of the capacitor at the primary transformer reaching 800V. Normally, the number of discharges per second constitutes a group, with each group spaced 1 to 3 seconds apart. When the animal first leaves the electronic fence, each group can discharge once, with a 3-second interval. If the animal continues to walk further away, each group can discharge twice, with a 2-second interval. The number of discharges can be adjusted by varying the number of discharges within a group and the interval between groups.

[0094] When an animal that has left the electronic fence is relatively small, the main control module 104 sets the threshold voltage of the multi-programmable voltage comparator to 500V. The main control module controls the first MOSFET switch 111 to charge the capacitor to 500V within a unit of time. When the capacitor voltage reaches 500V, the multi-programmable voltage comparator detects that the capacitor voltage is higher than 500V and outputs a signal back to the main control module 104. Then, the main control module 104 controls the second MOSFET switch 112 to boost the 500V to 5KV through the secondary transformer and output it to the animal's skin, completing one discharge. After the discharge, the voltage on the capacitor after the primary transformer becomes 0V. Then, the main control module 104 controls the first MOSFET switch 111 to complete the next charging. When the voltage reaches 500V, the multi-programmable voltage comparator feeds back to the main control module 104, and the main control module 104 controls the second MOSFET switch 112 to boost the 500V to 5KV through the secondary transformer, completing the second discharge. This process continues until the animal returns to the electronic fence.

[0095] In an electronic animal husbandry scenario, by equipping each animal with the animal behavior correction device 100 of this invention, corresponding correction operations and intensities can be generated when the animal leaves the range of the electronic fence, so that the animal always stays within the range of the electronic fence, thereby eliminating the need to set up physical fences and saving animal husbandry costs.

[0096] In some embodiments, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the animal behavior correction device 100 also includes a motion monitoring module 106 for acquiring animal motion data. The motion data can include at least the animal's movement trajectory and acceleration. The movement trajectory can be acquired using the aforementioned GNSS system, and the acceleration can be acquired using an accelerometer. The accelerometer operates based on Newton's second law; the sensor measures the force applied to an object and then calculates the acceleration based on its mass. In this embodiment, the main control module 104 receives not only the animal's position data, basic data, and physiological data, but also the animal's motion data. Therefore, the main control module 104 can perform more accurate analysis based on this additional information. That is, the main control module 104 is also configured to generate correction operations and correction intensity based on the motion data. Two examples are given below for illustration:

[0097] In the first example, when an animal's weight decreases by a greater than preset value within a preset time period, its swallowing frequency is less than a preset value within a preset time period, and the length of its movement trajectory is less than a preset value within a preset time period, the animal is judged to be sick, and the electric shock operation in the correction process is disabled. Specifically, when an animal is sick, its food intake generally decreases, its weight decreases, and its activity level also decreases. Therefore, in this embodiment, the number of swallowing times within a preset time period is used to measure the animal's food intake, and the weight data is monitored. At the same time, the length of the movement trajectory is used to measure the animal's activity level. When the three data meet the above conditions, it can be roughly judged that the animal is sick. It should be noted that the preset value of the length of the movement trajectory can be estimated based on the average number of steps taken by the animal group over the past few days. When it is detected that an animal may be sick, and the animal leaves the electronic fence at this time, the animal behavior correction device 100 will automatically disable the electric shock operation to avoid further harm to the animal's health if the animal is in poor physical condition. Of course, in other situations where correction is needed, if the animal is sick, the animal behavior correction device 100 will also automatically disable the electric shock operation. In addition, the animal behavior correction device 100 can send information about an animal's illness to the server 200, which then pushes this information to the user 300 so that the user is aware and can then examine and treat the animal to ensure its health. The animal behavior correction device 100 can also directly push this information to the user.

[0098] In the second example, when the animal is female, its weight increases by a greater than preset value within a preset time, its swallowing frequency exceeds a preset value within a preset time, and the length of its movement trajectory is less than a preset value within a preset time, the animal is determined to be pregnant, and the electric shock operation in the correction process is disabled. Specifically, after an animal becomes pregnant, its food intake and weight generally increase, while its activity level gradually decreases. Therefore, in this embodiment, the number of swallows within a preset time is used to measure the animal's food intake, and the weight data is monitored. At the same time, the length of the movement trajectory is used to measure the animal's activity level. When the three data meet the above conditions, and the animal's sex is determined to be female based on its basic data, it can be roughly determined that the animal is pregnant. When it is detected that the animal may be pregnant, and the animal leaves the electronic fence, the animal behavior correction device 100 will automatically disable the electric shock operation to avoid harming the pregnant animal and its fetus. At this time, the vibration prompt frequency can also be reduced to further avoid injury, and the sound content can be changed to soothing music. The animal behavior correction device 100 can also push the above information directly or indirectly to the user, allowing the user to check the animal, keep track of the animal's pregnancy status, and make subsequent arrangements. The animal behavior correction device 100 of the present invention can monitor the health status of animals and notify users to perform corresponding behaviors in order to improve the overall health level of animals.

[0099] In some embodiments, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the animal behavior correction device 100 also includes an environmental monitoring module 107 for acquiring environmental data of the animal's environment, including temperature and humidity. Acquiring environmental temperature and humidity typically involves using sensors and measuring devices. In this embodiment, the main control module 104 can also receive environmental data; therefore, the main control module 104 can be further configured to generate correction operations and correction intensity based on the environmental data, wherein the correction intensity is reduced when the environmental temperature and / or humidity exceeds a preset value. Specifically, animals are more susceptible to illness and irritability in hot and humid weather. The animal behavior correction device 100 determines whether the temperature and humidity have reached a certain threshold based on data from temperature and humidity sensors. When an electric shock operation is required, the voltage and frequency of the electric shock are automatically reduced. For example, in normally humid but not hot weather, for animals of normal weight, a voltage of 5kV to 15kV is selected for the electric shock operation, with 4 discharges per operation; for smaller animals, a voltage of 3kV to 9kV is selected, with 2 discharges per operation. In addition, in hot and dry weather, for animals of normal weight, the voltage for electric shock should be 4kV to 12kV, with 4 discharges per cycle. For smaller animals, the voltage should be 2kV to 6kV, with 2 discharges per cycle. Of course, electric shock should never be used on sick or pregnant animals.

[0100] In some embodiments, such as Figures 1 to 3As shown, the animal behavior correction device 100 also includes a camera 109 and a microphone 110, used to acquire photos and sounds of the animal and determine its species. The animal behavior correction device 100 is typically a ring collar. When the animal wears it, the camera 109 on the side of the collar can capture images of the animal, and the microphone 110 can record the animal's sounds. At this time, the main control module 104 can acquire the data of the animal's photos and sounds, analyze it to determine the animal's species, and then store the animal's species in the animal's basic data. The main control module 104 can also send the photo and sound data to the server 200, which will then judge the uploaded data, return the species result to the animal behavior correction device 100, and store the animal's species in the animal's basic data. Alternatively, the species information can be determined in advance by the user when putting the animal behavior correction device 100 on the animal, without the above analysis and judgment. In this embodiment, the main control module 104 is further configured to: generate the correction intensity based on the animal species, and select the correction operation and correction intensity according to the animal species. Specifically, this embodiment can be used in conjunction with any of the scenarios mentioned in the above embodiments that require the use of animal species information. For example, when adjusting the voltage and intensity of the electric shock based on weight, it is necessary to confirm the reference threshold of weight by using the animal species.

[0101] Figure 6 A flowchart illustrating an animal behavior correction method for animal fighting according to the present invention is shown. In some embodiments, such as Figures 1 to 3As shown in Figure 6, the main control module 104 is also configured to: determine that the two animals are fighting when their movement trajectories are exactly the same within the same time period, their acceleration changes by a greater than a preset value within the same time period, and their heart rate increases by a greater than a preset value. In this case, the correction operation is configured to emit sound, vibrate, or deliver an electric shock. This embodiment is used to correct fighting behavior in animals, which can occur outside or inside the electronic fence. The fighting can occur between only two animals or between multiple animals. When it occurs between multiple animals, this embodiment uses pairwise analysis to determine whether fighting has occurred. Therefore, the following description uses fighting behavior between two animals as an example. Specifically, if two animals engage in fighting, that is, they have a brief contact, the movement trajectories of their animal behavior correction devices 100 change completely during this brief contact time, that is, the direction and distance of the change are the same. The positioning module 101 and the motion monitoring module 106 can be used to acquire the changes in the aforementioned movement trajectories. Animal fighting behavior is usually accompanied by acceleration and sprinting before the collision. Therefore, the acceleration and sprinting behavior of animals can be monitored by the accelerometer of the motion monitoring module 106. Before and during the fight, animals engage in vigorous exercise during their preparation and fighting behaviors, which inevitably leads to a significant increase in their heart rate. Therefore, the physiological information acquisition module 103 can acquire the magnitude of this increase in heart rate. When the animal behavior correction device 100 completes the acquisition and analysis of the above data and determines that two animals are fighting, it needs to correct the behavior of the two animals. The specific correction behaviors are as follows: First, determine whether the size difference between the two animals is too large. Specifically, this can be determined by acquiring the species and weight of the two animals. If the weight difference is too large, the fighting behavior may be a case of a larger animal bullying a smaller animal, or an adult animal bullying a cub. At this point, if immediate intervention is not taken, it may harm small animals or cubs. Therefore, the correction module 105 directly applies an electric shock to the larger animal, while not applying an electric shock to the smaller animal. Simultaneously, the correction module 105 emits light, and the communication module 108 sends the location data of the two animals and a fighting alert to the server 200, which then pushes the alert to the user terminal 300, or sends it directly to the user terminal 300, allowing the user to be informed as soon as possible and locate the fighting animals with the help of the light. If the weight difference between the two animals is within the normal range, the species and weight of the animals determine whether they are both adults. If both are minors, the correction module 105 simultaneously applies three correction operations—light emission, sound emission, and vibration—to the two animals in stages. When any correction operation takes effect, that is, when the main control module 104 determines that the two animals are no longer fighting, the correction operation stops. In other words, electric shock is prohibited for minor animals.If both animals are adults, the correction module 105 simultaneously performs four corrective operations on them in stages: light emission, sound emission, vibration, and electric shock. When any corrective operation takes effect, i.e., when the main control module 104 determines that the animals are no longer fighting, the correction operation stops. At this time, the correction module 105 also performs a light emission operation, and the communication module 108 also notifies the user of a fight alert. In this embodiment, the animals can be large animals such as cattle, sheep, or horses.

[0102] Figure 7 A flowchart illustrating another method of animal behavior correction for animal fighting according to the present invention is shown. Figures 1 to 3 As shown in Figures 6 and 7, the above embodiments mainly describe the application of animal fighting in a smart animal husbandry scenario. In other scenarios, it is also necessary to correct fighting animals, such as fighting between multiple pets in a home environment. If multiple animals fight in the home and are not stopped in time, it may damage furniture and other items, especially when the user is objectively unable to stop it in time or is not at home. In this embodiment, the animals can be small animals such as cats or dogs. Specifically, the method for determining whether two animals are fighting can be found in the above embodiments. When two animals are fighting, since they are both small, there is no need to judge the difference in weight; the correction operation is performed directly. The correction module 105 simultaneously performs three correction operations on the two animals in stages: light emission, sound emission, and vibration, until the animals stop fighting. When the above three correction operations fail to stop the fighting, again due to the small size of both animals, the correction module 105 needs to significantly reduce the electric shock voltage when performing the electric shock operation to avoid harming the pets. The communication module 108 simultaneously notifies the user terminal 300 of the fighting situation, as detailed in the above embodiments. It is worth noting that in this embodiment, when the positioning module 101 acquires the animal's location information, it can also determine the relative positions of multiple animal behavior correction devices 100 via Bluetooth. Because the space in a room is too small and there are many obstructions, satellite positioning accuracy may be insufficient; Bluetooth positioning can be used to solve this problem.

[0103] Figure 8 A flowchart illustrating an animal behavior correction method for lost animals according to the present invention is shown. In some embodiments, such as Figures 1 to 3As shown in Figure 8, the main control module 104 is also configured to: determine that the two animals with a parent-child relationship are lost when their electronic identification identities match and the distance between their location data at any given time is greater than a preset value. In this case, the correction operation is configured to emit light and / or sound. Juvenile animals typically require their mother's nursing and protection to ensure their normal and safe growth. Loss of a juvenile animal to its mother may pose a danger; therefore, it is necessary to keep the two animals with a parent-child relationship together as much as possible. The parent-child relationship can be established by the user through the electronic identification settings in the basic data, allowing the main control module 104 to detect that the two animals have a parent-child relationship. The determination of being lost can be made using the location data from the positioning module 101 and the movement trajectory data from the motion monitoring module 106. When the distance between the two animals is too far, it is determined that they are lost. At this time, the correction module 105 performs either the light-emitting or sound-emitting operation, or both simultaneously. The two lost animals can find each other through light and sound. The communication module 108 sends the determination of whether the animal is lost, along with the animal's electronic identification and location data, to the server 200. The server 200 then sends this information to the user terminal 300. Alternatively, the communication module 108 can directly send the information to the user terminal 300. The user can quickly locate the two animals and enable them to find each other by using the light-emitting and vocalization behaviors of the correction module 105.

[0104] In some embodiments, such as Figures 1 to 3As shown, the animal behavior correction device 100 also includes a communication module 108, used to send at least the animal's location data, basic data, physiological data, correction operations, and correction intensity to the server 200 via a first communication system. The server 200 then sends the above information to the user terminal 300. Alternatively, the communication module 108 can directly push the information to the user terminal 300. Specifically, the function of the communication module 108 has been briefly described in the above embodiments and is summarized here. In the scenario of intelligent animal husbandry, when it is necessary to determine the species of an animal, the animal behavior correction device 100 sends the animal photo taken by the camera 109 and the animal sound recorded by the microphone 110 to the server 200 via the communication module 108. The server 200 returns the analyzed animal species to the animal behavior correction device 100. At this time, the first communication system can use a cellular network. When it is determined that the animal has left the electronic fence, the communication module 108 sends at least the animal's electronic identification, location data, and a reminder message that it has left the electronic fence to the server 200 or the user terminal 300. At this time, the first communication system can use a cellular network. When it is determined that animals are fighting, the communication module 108 sends at least the electronic identification information, location data, and a fight alert of the two fighting animals to the server 200 or the user terminal 300. In this case, the first communication system can use a cellular network. When it is determined that an animal with a parent-child relationship is missing, the communication module 108 sends at least the electronic identification information, location data, and a missing animal alert of the missing animal and its related animals to the server 200 or the user terminal 300. In this case, the first communication system can use a cellular network. In the scenario of family pets, the communication module 108 sends at least the electronic identification information and a fight alert of the two fighting animals to the server 200 or the user terminal 300. In this case, the first communication system can use a Wi-Fi network. It is worth noting that the function of the communication module 108 is not limited to the above.

[0105] The animal behavior correction device of the present invention collects data such as the animal's location and physiological condition. When the animal leaves the range of the electronic fence, it generates corresponding correction operations and intensities, ensuring that the animal always stays within the electronic fence range, thus eliminating the need for physical fences and saving livestock costs. The present invention also monitors the animal's movement status and generates corresponding correction operations and intensities for fighting behavior, reducing animal deaths and injuries, and lowering livestock and pet breeding costs. The present invention can also monitor the animal's health status to improve the animal's overall health level.

[0106] Based on the same inventive concept, such as Figure 3 As shown, another aspect of the present invention also provides a method for correcting animal behavior, specifically including the following steps:

[0107] S110. Obtain the location data of the animal and define the location data of the safe zone;

[0108] S120. Obtain basic data about the animal;

[0109] S130. Obtain physiological data of the animals;

[0110] S140. Based on the location data of the animal and the safe area, determine the corrective action and its intensity based on at least the baseline data and physiological data when the animal is outside the safe area; and

[0111] S150. Correct the animal based on the correction operation and correction intensity to at least bring the animal back to a safe area.

[0112] The animal behavior correction method of the present invention may also include other steps, as detailed in the above-described embodiments of the animal behavior correction device, which will not be repeated here.

[0113] The animal behavior correction method of the present invention, using the above-described animal behavior correction device, can achieve the same technical effect as the above-described animal behavior correction device, which will not be described in detail here.

[0114] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of an animal behavior correction system according to the present invention is shown. Based on the same inventive concept, such as Figure 9 As shown, another aspect of the present invention also provides an animal behavior correction system, specifically comprising:

[0115] Animal behavior correction device 100 acquires animal location data, basic data, and physiological data, and defines the location data of a safe area; based on the location data of the animal and the safe area, it makes a judgment, and when the animal is not in the safe area, it generates a correction operation and the correction intensity of the correction operation based at least on the basic data and physiological data; and corrects the animal based on the correction operation and correction intensity to at least bring the animal back to the safe area.

[0116] Server 200 shall at least send the animal's location data, basic data, physiological data, correction operations, and correction intensity to server 200 via the first communication system, and server 200 shall then send the above information to user terminal 300; and

[0117] Client 300 receives the above information from server 200.

[0118] The animal behavior correction system of the present invention, using the above-described animal behavior correction device and executing the above-described animal behavior correction method, can achieve the same technical effect as the above-described animal behavior correction device, which will not be repeated here.

[0119] Figure 10This diagram illustrates the structure of a computer-readable storage medium according to an embodiment of the present invention. Based on the same inventive concept, such as… Figure 10 As shown, another aspect of the present invention also provides a computer-readable storage medium for storing a program that, when executed, implements the steps of an animal behavior correction method. In some possible embodiments, various aspects of the present invention can also be implemented as a program product comprising program code that, when run on a terminal device, causes the terminal device to perform the steps described in the above-described electronic prescription transfer processing method section of this specification according to various exemplary embodiments of the present invention.

[0120] As shown above, the present invention can achieve the same technical effect as the above-mentioned animal behavior correction device, which will not be repeated here.

[0121] refer to Figure 9 As shown, a program product 800 for implementing the above-described method according to an embodiment of the present invention is described. It may employ a portable compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM) and include program code, and may run on a terminal device, such as a personal computer. However, the program product of the present invention is not limited thereto. In this document, the readable storage medium may be any tangible medium containing or storing a program that may be used by or in conjunction with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device.

[0122] The program product may employ any combination of one or more readable media. A readable medium may be a readable signal medium or a readable storage medium. A readable storage medium may be, for example, but not limited to, an electrical, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, infrared, or semiconductor system, apparatus, or device, or any combination thereof. More specific examples (a non-exhaustive list) of readable storage media include: electrical connections having one or more wires, portable disks, hard disks, random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), optical fiber, portable compact disk read-only memory (CD-ROM), optical storage devices, magnetic storage devices, or any suitable combination thereof.

[0123] Computer-readable storage media may include data signals propagated in baseband or as part of a carrier wave, carrying readable program code. Such propagated data signals may take various forms, including but not limited to electromagnetic signals, optical signals, or any suitable combination thereof. A readable storage medium may also be any readable medium other than a readable storage medium that can send, propagate, or transmit a program for use by or in connection with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device. The program code contained on the readable storage medium may be transmitted using any suitable medium, including but not limited to wireless, wired, optical fiber, RF, etc., or any suitable combination thereof.

[0124] Program code for performing the operations of this invention can be written in any combination of one or more programming languages, including object-oriented programming languages ​​such as Java and C++, and conventional procedural programming languages ​​such as C or similar languages. The program code can execute entirely on the user's computing device, partially on the user's computing device, as a standalone software package, partially on the user's computing device and partially on a remote computing device, or entirely on a remote computing device or server. In cases involving remote computing devices, the remote computing device can be connected to the user's computing device via any type of network, including a local area network (LAN) or a wide area network (WAN), or it can be connected to an external computing device (e.g., via the Internet using an Internet service provider).

[0125] In summary, the animal behavior correction device, method, and system of the present invention, by collecting data such as the animal's location and physiological condition, generates corresponding corrective actions and intensities when the animal leaves the range of the electronic fence, ensuring that the animal remains within the electronic fence range, thus eliminating the need for physical fences and saving livestock costs. The present invention also monitors the animal's movement status and generates corresponding corrective actions and intensities for fighting behavior, reducing animal deaths and injuries and lowering livestock costs. Furthermore, the present invention can monitor the animal's health status to improve the animal's overall health level.

[0126] The above description, in conjunction with specific preferred embodiments, provides a further detailed explanation of the present invention. It should not be construed that the specific implementation of the present invention is limited to these descriptions. For those skilled in the art, various simple deductions or substitutions can be made without departing from the concept of the present invention, and all such modifications and substitutions should be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An animal behavior modification device, worn on an animal to be tested, characterized in that, include: The positioning module acquires the location data of the animal and defines the location data of the safe zone; The storage module acquires the basic data of the animal; The basic data includes the animal's species, age, sex, electronic identification, and weight; The physiological information acquisition module acquires the animal's physiological data, including the animal's heart rate and number of swallows. A motion monitoring module acquires the animal's motion data, including the animal's motion trajectory and acceleration. The main control module determines the location of the animal and the safe area based on their location data. When the animal is not within the safe area, it generates a correction operation and its intensity based on at least the basic data, physiological data, and movement data. The correction operation includes light emission, sound emission, vibration, and electric shock. If the animal's weight decreases by more than a preset value within a preset time, the number of swallows is less than a preset value within a preset time, and the length of its movement trajectory is less than a preset value within a preset time, the animal is determined to be sick, and the electric shock operation in the correction operation is disabled. If the animal is female, its weight increases by more than a preset value within a preset time, the number of swallows is greater than a preset value within a preset time, and the length of its movement trajectory is less than a preset value within a preset time, the animal is determined to be pregnant, and the electric shock operation in the correction operation is disabled. as well as The correction module corrects the animal based on the correction operation and the correction intensity, so as to at least bring the animal back to the safe area.

2. The animal behavior correction device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main control module is also configured to select a gentle correction operation and reduce the correction intensity when the animal's weight data is detected to be less than a preset value.

3. The animal behavior correction device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The environmental monitoring module acquires environmental data of the environment in which the animal is located, including the temperature and humidity of the environment. The main control module is further configured such that the correction intensity is generated based on the environmental data, wherein the correction intensity is reduced when the temperature and / or humidity of the environment is greater than a preset value.

4. The animal behavior correction device according to claim 3, characterized in that, Also includes: The communication module transmits at least the animal's location data, basic data, physiological data, correction operation, and correction intensity to the server via a first communication system, and the server then transmits the received information to the user.

5. The animal behavior correction device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The main control module is also configured to: When the movement trajectories of the two animals change exactly the same within the same time period, the magnitude of the change in acceleration within the same time period is greater than a preset value, and the magnitude of the increase in heart rate is greater than a preset value, it is determined that the two animals are fighting. At this time, the correction operation is configured to make a sound, vibrate, or shock.

6. The animal behavior correction device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The main control module is also configured to: When the electronic identification of two animals matches that they are parent and offspring, and the distance between their location data at any given time is greater than a preset value, it is determined that the two animals with a parent-offspring relationship have gone missing. At this time, the correction operation is configured to emit light and / or sound.

7. The animal behavior correction device according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that, The communication module is also configured to: When it is determined that two animals are fighting or two animals with a parent-child relationship have gone missing, the first communication system sends the determination result of the fight or the missing animals, as well as the electronic identification and location data of the animals, to the server. The server then sends the received information to the user.

8. The animal behavior correction device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The camera and microphone are used to capture photos and sounds of the animal and to determine the species of the animal. The main control module is further configured such that the correction intensity is generated based on the species, and the correction operation and the correction intensity are selected according to the species of the animal.

9. The animal behavior correction device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The location data is acquired through a combination of any one or at least two GNSS positioning systems; the acceleration is acquired through an accelerometer.

10. A method for modifying animal behavior, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: Acquire animal location data and define the location data of the safe zone; Obtain basic data about the animal; the basic data includes the animal's species, age, sex, electronic identification, and weight; Acquire the animal's physiological data; the physiological data includes the animal's heart rate and number of swallows; Acquire the animal's motion data, which includes the animal's trajectory and acceleration; Based on the location data of the animal and the safe area, when the animal is not within the safe area, a corrective operation and its intensity are generated based on at least the basic data, physiological data, and movement data. The corrective operation includes light emission, sound emission, vibration, and electric shock. When the animal's weight decreases by more than a preset value within a preset time, the number of swallows is less than a preset value within a preset time, and the length of its movement trajectory is less than a preset value within a preset time, the animal is determined to be sick, and the electric shock operation in the corrective operation is disabled. When the animal is female, its weight increases by more than a preset value within a preset time, the number of swallows is greater than a preset value within a preset time, and the length of its movement trajectory is less than a preset value within a preset time, the animal is determined to be pregnant, and the electric shock operation in the corrective operation is disabled. as well as The animal is corrected based on the corrective action and the corrective intensity to at least bring the animal back to the safe area.

11. An animal behavior modification system, characterized in that, include: Animal behavior correction devices acquire animal location data, basic data, physiological data, and movement data, and define the location data of safe zones; The basic data includes the animal's species, age, sex, electronic identification, and weight; the physiological data includes the animal's heart rate and number of swallows; based on the location data of the animal and the safe area, a judgment is made, and when the animal is not in the safe area, a correction operation and its intensity are generated based at least on the basic data and the physiological data; the correction operation includes light emission, sound emission, vibration, and electric shock; when the animal's weight decreases by more than a preset value within a preset time, the number of swallows is less than a preset value within a preset time, and the length of its movement trajectory is less than a preset value within a preset time, the animal is determined to be sick, and the electric shock operation in the correction operation is disabled; when the animal is female, its weight increases by more than a preset value within a preset time, the number of swallows is greater than a preset value within a preset time, and the length of its movement trajectory is less than a preset value within a preset time, the animal is determined to be pregnant, and the electric shock operation in the correction operation is disabled. The animal is corrected based on the corrective action and the corrective intensity to at least bring the animal back to the safe area; On the server side, at least the animal's location data, basic data, physiological data, movement data, correction operation, and correction intensity are sent to the server side through the first communication system, and the server side then sends the received information to the user side. as well as The user receives information from the server.

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