A life support device for artificially domesticated rare birds returning to the wild

Abstract

This invention, belonging to the field of ecological protection, discloses a life support device for artificially domesticated rare birds returning to the wild. The device comprises a lower computer and a higher computer. The upper computer and the lower computer work in tandem, communicating via a Beidou antenna using the MQTT protocol. This device not only provides life support for organisms but also significantly accelerates their adaptation to nature. Furthermore, the device can be used outdoors, its airtightness protecting it from rain, sea fog, and increased mechanical structure height to prevent erosion by accumulated water.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the field of ecological protection and relates to a life support device for artificially domesticated rare birds returning to nature. Background Art

[0002] Birds are the most sensitive indicator species to environmental quality and play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance and enriching global and regional biodiversity. Although my country has issued relevant laws and regulations on wildlife management, investment in wildlife conservation and management, particularly bird conservation, is low, infrastructure is lacking, and conservation technologies and measures remain inadequate. Traditional methods of manual observation and biosensor-based bird identification and management rely primarily on manual effort and empirical experience. These methods are severely impacted by harsh field environments and heavy manual workloads, hindering bird conservation and supervision. Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and the rapid development of deep learning technology in the context of big data have led to significant progress in the field of computer vision. Researchers have applied computer vision to bird identification, enabling accurate bird identification through training. Using AI for real-time bird monitoring and identification can reduce manual workload and improve the efficiency of bird conservation. This paper examines key AI technologies and their applications in an intelligent identification system for wildlife conservation monitoring, providing new approaches and directions for the application of AI in bird conservation. For rare birds, this biological domestication device can increase the survival rate of protected birds returning to the wild (30-40%). Before entering the struggle for survival in nature, they undergo artificial domestication, which can speed up the process of adapting to nature while ensuring life support, thereby making contributions to protecting the ecology and biodiversity. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to provide a device for restoring the survival ability of an animal in the wild and providing life support for the organism during the recovery period, specifically a life support device for artificially domesticated rare birds returning to the wild.

[0004] The technical solution of the present invention:

[0005] A life support device for artificially domesticated rare birds returning to the wild, comprising a lower computer and a host computer; the upper computer and the lower computer work in collaboration, the upper computer communicating with the lower computer via a Beidou antenna, using the MQTT protocol;

[0006] The host computer monitors and records data information in real time, identifies, stores, analyzes, and processes the obtained data information, and controls the hardware device platform according to needs. The hardware device platform uses the foot ring worn on the bird to identify the identity, and the host computer stores and analyzes the data information and sends control instructions. The foot ring includes a foot ring buckle and a foot ring radio frequency chip.

[0007] The lower machine is mainly divided into two parts: a food box and an electrical box, which are fixed as one; an upgradeable base and a feeding standing platform are provided on the outside of the food box and the electrical box, the upgradeable base is welded to the bottom of the food box and the electrical box, and the feeding standing platform is fixed to the outer wall of the food box by a feeding standing platform stabilizing device; a food box side door and an electrical box side door are respectively provided on opposite sides of the food box and the electrical box, a food box side door switch is provided on the food box side door, and a food box upper side switch is provided on the top surface of the food box; a window is provided on the outer wall of the food box for extending a push-out trough, and the window is located above the feeding standing platform; a bottom support device of the push-out trough is fixed to the outer wall of the food box, and is located on the feeding standing platform to provide support for the push-out trough;

[0008] The food box is divided into a storage and unloading part and a driving and retracting part;

[0009] The material storage and discharge part includes an upper part of the storage hopper, a lower part of the storage hopper and a discharge port; the upper part of the storage hopper and the lower part of the storage hopper are welded together, threaded holes are provided around the discharge port to realize the connection between the discharge port and the lower part of the storage hopper, and the discharge port is welded to the feed trough fixing device that can be pushed out;

[0010] The driving and retracting part includes an extrudable trough, an extrudable trough fixing device, an extrudable trough buffer device, a bottom support, an extrudable trough connector, an electric push drive rod and an electric push drive rod fixing device; the bottom support is fixed to the bottom plate in the food box, and the extrudable trough fixing device is fixed to the upper surface of the bottom support; the side of the extrudable trough fixing device is provided with a groove, and the side of the extrudable trough buffer device is provided with a protrusion, and the groove of the extrudable trough fixing device and the protrusion of the extrudable trough buffer device cooperate with each other to ensure that the extrudable trough buffer device moves back and forth at a constant speed; the extrudable trough buffer device is further connected to the extrudable trough; the extrudable trough is installed at the bottom of the extrudable trough buffer device Connector, a threaded hole is provided at the bottom of the push-out trough connector; the electric push drive rod fixing device is fixed on the bottom plate in the food box, and a threaded hole is provided on the upper side of the electric push drive rod fixing device; the electric push drive rod is divided into two parts, a fixed end and a protruding end, and the fixed end is fixed to the electric push drive rod fixing device through the threaded hole on the upper side of the electric push drive rod fixing device by a long rod screw; the protruding end of the electric push drive rod has a threaded hole, and the long rod screw is passed through the threaded hole and the bottom threaded hole of the push-out trough connector to realize the connection between the electric push drive rod and the push-out trough connector; thereby ensuring that the electric push drive rod, the push-out trough connector, the trough buffer device and the push-out trough cooperate with each other to achieve the action of extending and retracting the trough;

[0011] The electrical box is mainly used to house the hardware control circuit, which is connected to the actuator of the food box via wires. The hardware control circuit includes a control unit with an STM32L471 as the main control chip, a communication module with a MAX485 and a DTU, a power control module that can convert the input voltage into a 12V DC source, and a Beidou antenna that matches the communication module. The communication module is connected to the control unit via a ground wire, a power wire, and two RS-485 communication lines. The power control module provides power to the control unit. The Beidou antenna is matched with the communication module and is placed on the outer wall of the electrical box through a perforation to ensure communication with the host computer.

[0012] The driving process is mainly composed of the joint action of the storage hopper, the push-out trough, the actuator and the RF-ID detection module, among which the actuator is an electric push drive rod; the storage hopper is aligned with the push-out trough, the electric push drive rod is connected to the control unit of the hardware control circuit, and the extension and retraction of the push-out trough is controlled by the control unit; the RF-ID detection module is connected to the control unit, and the RF-ID detection module is set at the feeding standing platform; when the RF-ID detection module detects the foot ring signal, it is sent to the control unit through the communication module, and after processing by the control unit, it is sent to the host computer through the Beidou antenna. After processing, the host computer sends the control instruction to the control unit through the Beidou antenna. After parsing, the control unit sends an instruction to the actuator to control the extension and retraction of the electric push drive rod; the specific action of the actuator is as follows: when the electric push drive rod receives the high voltage signal from the control unit, the extended end of the electric push drive rod drives the push-out trough connector to extend, and the push-out trough connector drives the trough buffer device to cooperate with the push-out trough to complete the extension action, so as to achieve the action of extending the push-out trough, and similarly, the push-out trough is retracted.

[0013] A test and debugging interface was reserved in the hardware control circuit to ensure stable operation. The test system consisted of a test indicator light and a test button, with a MAX485 chip reserved for test communication. The test system used the F8L10T industrial-grade LROA terminal for both RS232 and RS485 communication connections, with the RS485 communication connection adopted. The operating voltage of the communication module was provided by the power control module. The A and B ports of the communication module were connected to ports 6 and 7 of the control unit, respectively, enabling UDP wireless transparent transmission with the control unit. Ports 6 and 7 of another LoRa module were connected to a 485-to-232 adapter and connected to a computer to complete the test communication.

[0014] In terms of MCU program downloading and debugging, the SWD debugging interface is chosen. Compared with JTAG, the SWD interface requires fewer pins and is more reliable than JTAG in high-speed mode.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: the present invention not only contributes to providing life support for organisms, but also greatly accelerates the process of adapting to nature. Furthermore, the present invention can be used outdoors, and its airtightness can prevent rain and sea fog, and can also enhance the mechanical structure to prevent erosion by accumulated water. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of a food box of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 3 It is a structural diagram of the hardware device platform of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a diagram of the identity identification foot ring used in the present invention;

[0020] In the figure: 1 upper part of the storage hopper, 2 lower part of the storage hopper, 3 discharge port, 4 push-out trough, 5 push-out trough fixing device, 6 push-out trough buffer device, 7 bottom support, 8 push-out trough connector, 9 electric push drive rod, 10 electric push drive rod fixing device, 11 waterproof perforation, 12 food box side door, 13 upgradeable base, 14 feeding standing platform, 15 electrical box, 16 feeding standing platform stabilizing device, 17 push-out trough bottom support device, 18 food box side door switch, 19 food box upper side switch, 20 electrical box side door, 21 food box, 22 foot ring RF chip placement area, 23 foot ring buckle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] The specific implementation of the present invention is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and technical solutions.

[0022] This device is a life support device for artificially domesticated rare birds returning to the wild. The machine frame is made of aluminum profiles and the machine shell is made of acrylic white steel plate. The overall structure is simple, and each component is independent and can be disassembled and installed separately. The installation steps are as follows:

[0023] First, after the design of the outer box is completed, the outer box is connected to the upgradeable base through a screw nut. Secondly, the electric push drive rod is placed on the inner wall of the bottom side of the food box and fixed with a screw nut. After that, the push-out trough and the subsequent buffer device are connected and tested for smoothness, and then placed together in the food box and fixed. The push-out side of the electric push drive rod is connected to the push-out trough through a screw nut. Next, the upper and lower parts of the storage hopper are fixed to the discharge port and placed together in the food box. At the same time, the connection between the discharge port is checked (whether there is leakage or jamming). In addition, the doors of the outer box and the triangle switches and hinges on each door are assembled, and their waterproofness is checked. Finally, the feeding standing platform is installed and filled in the middle with resin panels.

[0024] The use of a life support device for artificially domesticating rare birds and returning them to the wild includes the following steps:

[0025] Step S1: The device is powered on, and the communication module begins to obtain the longitude and latitude positioning information of the life support device. It then processes the longitude and latitude information into a JSON message and uploads the JSON message to the host computer. The host computer parses the JSON message to generate the current device site and configures the site. The configuration information includes the site number, feeding interval, feeding duration, longitude and latitude address, a map of the current location, and admin (administrator information);

[0026] S1-1: First, identify the target birds, that is, classify the target birds, and put leg rings on the target birds for identification and detection; then, place the RF-ID detection module on the feeding standing platform 14 and connect it to the control unit through a signal line to ensure that the control unit can obtain the leg ring information of the target birds.

[0027] S1-2: The hardware control circuit is connected to the host computer wirelessly to achieve remote monitoring. The transmission protocol establishes a highly real-time communication link via UDP, enabling status monitoring and the sending of control commands. After the host computer software platform is activated, the device node is brought online. When the message uploaded by the device node matches the format set by the host computer, the device node is considered online and displayed online in the host computer software platform. The host computer and the slave computer then communicate using the MQTT protocol. MQTT (Message Queuing Telemetry Transport) is a "lightweight" communication protocol based on the publish / subscribe model, built on the TCP / IP protocol.

[0028] Step S2: After the latitude and longitude information is uploaded to the host computer update site, it means that the current device can perform an identification test on the leg ring worn on the target bird's leg; when the target bird stands around the RF-ID detection module, the RF-ID detection module can detect the leg ring information of the target bird. At this time, it is necessary to observe whether the RF-ID detection module can work normally and check whether the host computer can receive the correct leg ring information.

[0029] For foot ring identification detection, RF-ID is a wireless communication technology that uses radio signals to identify specific targets and read and write related data without establishing mechanical or optical contact between the identification system and the specific target. The most important advantage of RFID is contactless identification.

[0030] Step S3: After all initializations are completed, observe the visit ranking, daily visit curve, and modify the feeding time on the host computer; here you can intuitively see the birds' eating situation and flight information. While analyzing each piece of information, you can also add human domestication intentions, such as changing parameters such as feeding time and feeding frequency.

[0031] S3-1: At the software level, a host computer is used to monitor and record data information in real time, identify, store, analyze, and process the information obtained, and control the hardware system according to human will, striving to achieve the desired domestication effect.

[0032] Step S4: After the leg ring information is uploaded to the host computer in JSON format, it is processed, i.e., stored, compared, and reviewed. If everything is normal, a control instruction is issued and transmitted to the control unit via the MQTT protocol to control the execution of the actuator. At this point, the push-out trough 4 can be pushed out by the electric push drive rod 9, completing the feeding instruction.

[0033] Step S5: Control the system's operating mode through human intervention. For example, the same leg ring number can only receive control instructions once a day. This is because the feeding interval for each bird is 24 hours, and the same bird must wait 24 hours after the current feeding before being fed again (ideally).

[0034] Step S6: Analyze and process the host computer's backend information. For example, if the daily visitation curve for a particular bird shows an increasing trend, it indicates a growing reliance on the feeding system, making it prone to developing lazy habits and thus affecting its survival. A decreasing trend indicates a decreasing reliance and a stronger survival ability.

[0035] Step S7: This device can test its flight ability by adding devices, such as placing multiple devices at a considerable distance from each other. Subsequently, the flight distance of the bird can be inferred based on the access information of the same bird on different device sites. The flight ability of the bird can also be analyzed by the frequency of access records on different devices to comprehensively evaluate its survival ability.

Claims

1. A life support device for artificially domesticated rare birds returning to the wild, characterized by: The device for supporting the return of artificially domesticated rare birds to the wild includes a lower computer and a host computer. The upper computer and the lower computer work in collaboration, and the upper computer communicates with the lower computer via a Beidou antenna, using the MQTT protocol. A host computer is used to monitor and record data information in real time, identify, store, analyze and process the obtained data information, and control the hardware device platform according to demand; the hardware device platform is used to identify the identity of the bird through the foot ring worn on the bird, and the host computer is used to store and analyze the data information and send control instructions; the foot ring includes a foot ring buckle (23) and a foot ring radio frequency chip (22); The lower machine is mainly divided into two parts: a food box (21) and an electrical box (15), which are fixed as a whole; an upgradeable base (13) and a feeding standing platform (14) are provided on the outside of the food box (21) and the electrical box (15); the upgradeable base (13) is welded to the bottom of the food box (21) and the electrical box (15); the feeding standing platform (14) is fixed to the outer wall of the food box (21) through a feeding standing platform stabilizing device (16); the opposite surfaces of the food box (21) and the electrical box (15) are respectively provided with There are a food box side door (12) and an electrical box side door (20), a food box side door switch (18) is provided on the food box side door (12), and a food box upper side switch (19) is provided on the top surface of the food box (21); a window for the push-out trough (4) is opened on the outer wall of the food box (21), and the window is located above the feeding standing platform (14); a bottom support device (17) of the push-out trough is fixed to the outer wall of the food box (21), is located on the feeding standing platform (14), and provides support for the push-out trough (4); The food box (21) is divided into a material storage and unloading part and a driving and retracting part; The material storage and discharge part comprises an upper storage hopper (1), a lower storage hopper (2) and a discharge port (3); the upper storage hopper (1) and the lower storage hopper (2) are welded together, threaded holes are provided around the discharge port (3) to achieve connection between the discharge port (3) and the lower storage hopper (2), and the discharge port (3) is welded to a feed trough fixing device (5) that can be pushed out; The driving and retracting part comprises an extrudable trough (4), an extrudable trough fixing device (5), an extrudable trough buffer device (6), a bottom support (7), an extrudable trough connector (8), an electric driving rod (9) and an electric driving rod fixing device (10); the bottom support (7) is fixed to the bottom plate in the food box (21), and the extrudable trough fixing device (5) is fixed to the upper surface of the bottom support (7); a groove is provided on the side of the extrudable trough fixing device (5), and a protrusion is provided on the side of the extrudable trough buffer device (6); the groove of the extrudable trough fixing device (5) and the protrusion of the extrudable trough buffer device (6) cooperate with each other to ensure that the extrudable trough buffer device (6) moves back and forth at a constant speed; the extrudable trough buffer device (6) is further connected to the extrudable trough (4); an extrudable trough buffer device (6) is installed at the bottom The trough connector (8) is provided with a threaded hole at the bottom of the push-out trough connector (8); the electric driving rod fixing device (10) is fixed on the bottom plate in the food box (21), and the upper side of the electric driving rod fixing device (10) is provided with a threaded hole; the electric driving rod (9) is divided into a fixed end and a protruding end, and the fixed end is fixed to the electric driving rod fixing device (10) by a long rod screw through the threaded hole on the upper side of the electric driving rod fixing device (10); the protruding end of the electric driving rod (9) is provided with a threaded hole, and the electric driving rod (9) is connected to the push-out trough connector (8) by a long rod screw through the threaded hole and the bottom threaded hole of the push-out trough connector (8); thereby ensuring that the electric driving rod (9), the push-out trough connector (8), the push-out trough buffer device (6) and the push-out trough (4) cooperate to achieve the action of extending and retracting the trough; The electrical box (15) is mainly used to place the hardware control circuit, which is connected to the actuator of the food box (21) through a wire. The hardware control circuit includes a control unit with STM32L471 as the main control chip, a communication module with MAX485 and DTU, a power control module that can convert the input voltage into a 12V DC source, and a Beidou antenna matched with the communication module; the communication module is connected to the control unit through a ground wire, a power line and two RS-485 communication lines; the power control module supplies power to the control unit; the Beidou antenna is matched with the communication module, and the Beidou antenna is placed on the outer wall of the electrical box (15) through a perforation to ensure communication with the host computer.

2. The life support device for artificially domesticated rare birds returning to the wild according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving process is mainly composed of the combined action of the storage hopper, the push-out trough (4), the actuator and the RF-ID detection module, wherein the actuator is an electric push drive rod (9); the storage hopper is aligned with the push-out trough (4), the electric push drive rod (9) is connected to the control unit of the hardware control circuit, and the extension and retraction of the push-out trough (4) are controlled by the control unit; the RF-ID detection module is connected to the control unit, and the RF-ID detection module is arranged at the feeding standing platform (14); when the RF-ID detection module detects the foot ring signal, it is sent to the control unit through the communication module, and then sent to the Beidou antenna after being processed by the control unit. The upper computer sends the control command to the control unit through the Beidou antenna after processing. After the control unit analyzes it, it sends the command to the actuator to control the extension and retraction of the electric push drive rod (9). The specific action of the actuator is as follows: when the electric push drive rod (9) receives the high voltage signal from the control unit, the extended end of the electric push drive rod (9) drives the pushable trough connector (8) to extend, and the pushable trough connector (8) drives the pushable trough buffer device (6) to cooperate with the pushable trough (4) to complete the extension action, so as to achieve the action of extending the pushable trough (4). Similarly, the pushable trough (4) can be retracted.

3. The life support device for artificially domesticated rare birds returning to the wild according to claim 1, characterized in that: A test and debugging interface is reserved in the hardware control circuit to ensure stable operation of the hardware control circuit; the test system consists of a test indicator light and a test button, and a MAX485 chip is reserved for test communication; the test system uses the F8L10T industrial-grade LROA terminal for RS232 and RS485 communication connection methods, and adopts the RS485 communication connection method; the working voltage of the communication module is provided by the power control module.

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