Intelligent ear tag gun and marking method

Abstract

The application discloses an intelligent ear tag marking gun and a marking method, and relates to the technical field of animal ear tag marking. The intelligent ear tag marking gun comprises a marking mechanical module, an intelligent recorder and an electromagnetic driving module. The electromagnetic driving module is used for driving the male tag module to move from an initial position to the direction of the female tag module, so that the male tag and the female tag are combined. The intelligent recorder is used for collecting and displaying the information of breeders, collecting animal images and calibrating the marking position, recording the whole marking process, and identifying and displaying ear tag information. The application can improve the marking efficiency and quality, and ensure the accuracy and reliability of animal information recording.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of animal husbandry technology, specifically relating to an intelligent ear-tapping gun and a tagging method. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional animal husbandry relies heavily on natural conditions and experience. Farmers often lack adequate control over data regarding individual animal identification and management, information recording and traceability, and disease monitoring and control. This leads to increased susceptibility to disease, reduced efficiency, and lower yields. Therefore, ear tagging is an important management method in modern animal husbandry, facilitating animal management, information recording and traceability, and improving product quality and yield.

[0003] The traditional method of ear tagging animals involves manually disinfecting the ear tag and the tagging area on the animal beforehand, and then manually applying the tag using ear tag pliers. This traditional method has the following main problems:

[0004] (1) Inconsistent tagging quality. Due to the use of manual tagging, there may be issues such as misaligned tagging positions or incorrect tagging angles, leading to ear tags falling off and further affecting the identification and management of animals, thus impacting breeding efficiency. There is also the possibility of accidentally hitting blood vessels in the animal's ear, causing uncontrollable bleeding and unnecessary pain and health risks to the animal.

[0005] (2) The recording process is incomplete, the information is cumbersome, and errors are easy to occur. The recording of animal information by traditional ear tagging clamps is cumbersome, requires manual recording, is prone to errors, has a large workload and low efficiency, and cannot record the entire tagging operation process of the breeder in real time.

[0006] (3) Unable to control the tagging force. Traditional ear tag pliers cannot control the tagging force. Excessive pressure will increase the animal's pain, leading to decreased mood, loss of appetite, and other conditions, which will directly affect the animal's normal growth and development. Summary of the Invention

[0007] In view of this, the present invention provides an intelligent ear tagging gun and tagging method, which improves tagging efficiency and quality and ensures the accuracy and reliability of animal information recording.

[0008] This invention is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0009] An intelligent ear tag gun is used to tag animals' ears, and the ear tags include male and female tags; the intelligent ear tag gun includes a tagging mechanism module, an intelligent recorder, and an electromagnetic drive module;

[0010] The marking machine module includes a female mark module and a male mark module; the male mark module is set opposite to the female mark module; the female mark is set on the female mark module, and the male mark is set on the male mark module;

[0011] When the parent module is in its initial position, there is a set distance between it and the mother module;

[0012] The electromagnetic drive module is used to drive the parent standard module to move from its initial position toward the mother standard module, thereby achieving the combination of the parent and mother standards;

[0013] The intelligent recorder is used to collect and display information about farmers, collect animal images and calibrate the tagging position, record the entire tagging process, and identify and display ear tag information.

[0014] Furthermore, the smart recorder includes a rear camera device, a sample image interface, a practical image interface, a sample image database, and a central processing module;

[0015] The rear camera device can capture images during the marking process;

[0016] The central processing module can analyze the currently tagged image, match the current animal's sample image in the sample image database, and display it on the sample image interface; the sample image shows the animal's ears and suitable tagged positions and angles, providing a reference for breeders;

[0017] The central processing module can also denoise, enhance, and standardize the size of the current image. Then, it displays the outline of the animal's ear and the marking position on the practical interface with a dotted line. Breeders can adjust the angle and position of the ear tag according to the dotted outline of the animal's ear and the marking position so that the image recorded by the rear camera device coincides with the dotted line, thereby achieving the calibration of the marking position.

[0018] Furthermore, when the current practical image coincides with the dotted line, the edge of the practical image is displayed in the set color, the system prompts that the images are 100% overlapped, and emits a prompt sound.

[0019] Furthermore, the intelligent ear-jet gun also includes sensors and a button operation interface;

[0020] The button operation interface is located on the smart recorder;

[0021] The sensor is located at the marking mechanism module. The sensor is used to monitor and acquire the thickness data of the animal's ear and transmit it to the central processing module. The central processing module calculates the recommended force of the electromagnetic drive module based on the thickness data and displays it on the button operation interface.

[0022] Furthermore, the smart recorder also includes a front-facing camera device, which is used to capture the faces of the farmers during the marking process.

[0023] Furthermore, before tagging, the rear camera device is also used to collect information about the animal's shed; during tagging, the rear camera device also collects video of the tagging process.

[0024] Furthermore, the smart recorder also includes an information interface, which displays information about the farmers, the animal's shed, the ear tag information, and the tagging time.

[0025] Furthermore, smart recorders also include a front-facing camera and an information interface;

[0026] During the marking process, the front-facing camera device can be used to capture the faces of the aquaculture workers;

[0027] The information interface is used to display information about the breeder, the animal's shed, the ear tag information, and the time the tag was applied.

[0028] A smart ear-tapping method, based on a smart ear-tapping gun, includes the following steps:

[0029] Step 1: The farmer uses the front-facing camera of the smart ear-tapping gun to capture faces, obtain facial image information and transmit it to the central processing module. After analyzing the facial image information, the central processing module identifies the farmer's information and displays it on the information interface.

[0030] Step 2: The livestock farmers use the rear camera of the smart ear-tapping gun to scan the QR code above the livestock shed. The smart recorder obtains the information of the livestock shed where the animals are located and displays it on the information interface.

[0031] Step 3: When tagging animals, use a smart recorder to identify the ear tag information to be tagged and display the ear tag information on the information interface;

[0032] Step 3: Place the female and male tags into the female and male tag modules respectively, place the animal's ear between the female and male tag modules, and fix the animal's ear manually or with an external special fixing device. Disinfect the animal's ear.

[0033] Step 4: After the central processing module performs noise reduction, image enhancement, and size standardization on the current image, it displays the outline of the animal's ear and the marking position on the practical operation interface with a dotted line. The breeder can adjust the angle and position of the ear tag gun according to the dotted outline of the animal's ear and the marking position, so that the image recorded by the rear camera device coincides with the dotted line, thereby achieving the calibration of the marking position.

[0034] Meanwhile, the rear camera device captures images during the marking process as the current image. The central processing module analyzes the current image, matches it with the sample image of the current animal in the sample image database, and displays it on the sample image interface. If the breeder believes that the position of the dotted line displayed on the practical operation interface is incorrect, they can refer to the sample image to mark the animal.

[0035] Step 5: The sensor monitors and acquires the thickness data of the animal's ear and transmits it to the central processing module; the central processing module calculates the recommended force of the electromagnetic drive module based on the thickness data and displays it on the button operation interface; the breeder sets the force of the electromagnetic drive module through the button operation interface according to the recommended force.

[0036] Step Six: The breeder presses the electromagnetic drive button, and the electromagnetic drive module drives the male tag module to move towards the female tag module, so that the male tag passes through the animal's ear and combines with the female tag. After the tagging is completed, the male tag module returns to its initial position.

[0037] Step 7: The intelligent recorder records the marking time and marking force, and displays it on the information interface; the intelligent recorder records and stores the video of the entire marking process and all the information displayed on the information interface.

[0038] Beneficial effects:

[0039] (1) The present invention provides an intelligent ear tag gun, which is equipped with an intelligent recorder that can collect information of breeders, collect animal images and perform tagging position calibration, record the entire tagging process and identify and display ear tag information, thereby improving tagging quality and helping to improve information management, information recording and traceability of animal breeding.

[0040] (2) The intelligent recorder of the present invention provides two interfaces for calibrating the marking position. One is for the aquaculture personnel to manually calibrate by referring to the sample diagram, and the other is to use the dotted line of the actual operation diagram interface for calibration, which avoids position offset and inaccuracy and ensures the accuracy of the marking position.

[0041] (3) When the actual operation diagram interface is used for position calibration, the edge of the actual operation diagram is displayed in the set color, the system prompts that the image is 100% overlapping and emits a prompt sound to remind the breeding personnel, which helps to improve the marking efficiency.

[0042] (4) The intelligent ear tag gun of the present invention also includes a sensor and a button operation interface, which can provide corresponding force suggestions for different ear thicknesses, making it easy for breeders to get started and operate quickly, control the force during the tagging process, avoid excessive pressure, and thus reduce the pain of animals.

[0043] (5) The present invention provides an intelligent ear tagging method that can improve tagging efficiency and accuracy, control tagging force, and record tagging information and the entire tagging process of the breeder in real time. This avoids the tedious manual recording work of the breeder, reduces the operator's workload and labor intensity, and improves information management efficiency and work efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0044] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an intelligent ear-shooting spear according to the present invention;

[0045] Among them, 2-marking mechanical module, 2-1-numeric module, 2-11-numeric, 2-2-public module, 2-22-public; 3-intelligent recorder, 3-1-sample image interface, 3-2-operation image interface, 3-3-front camera device, 3-4-rear camera device, 3-5-information interface; 4-electromagnetic drive module, 4-1-electromagnetic drive button. Detailed Implementation

[0046] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0047] Example 1:

[0048] This embodiment provides an intelligent ear tagging gun for tagging animals' ears. The ear tags include male tag 2-22 and female tag 2-11; see appendix. Figure 1 The intelligent ear-marking gun includes a marking mechanical module 2, an intelligent recorder 3, and an electromagnetic drive module 4;

[0049] The marking machine module 2 includes a female label module 2-1 and a male label module 2-2; the male label module 2-2 is arranged opposite to the female label module 2-1; the female label 2-11 is arranged on the female label module 2-1, and the male label 2-22 is arranged on the male label module 2-2; in a specific embodiment, the female label module 2-1 is provided with a slot for placing the female label 2-11, and the male label module 2-2 is provided with a slot for placing the male label 2-22.

[0050] When the male tag module 2-2 is in its initial position, there is a set distance between it and the female tag module 2-1. This set distance ensures that the animal's ear can smoothly enter between the male tag module 2-2 and the female tag module 2-1 for tagging. The electromagnetic drive module 4 is used to drive the male tag module 2-2 to move from its initial position toward the female tag module 2-1, thereby realizing the combination of the male tag 2-22 and the female tag 2-11.

[0051] The intelligent recorder 3 is used to collect and display information about farmers, collect animal images and calibrate the tagging position, record the entire tagging process, and identify and display ear tag information.

[0052] This embodiment provides an intelligent ear tagging gun equipped with an intelligent recorder 3, which can collect information of breeders, collect animal images and perform tagging position calibration, record the entire tagging process, and identify and display ear tag information, thereby improving tagging quality and helping to improve information management, information recording and traceability in animal breeding.

[0053] The intelligent recorder 3 includes a front camera device 3-3, a rear camera device 3-4, a sample image interface 3-1, a practical operation image interface 3-2, an information interface 3-5, a sample image database, and a central processing module;

[0054] During the tagging process, the front-facing camera device 3-3 is used to capture the faces of the livestock workers; the rear-facing camera device 3-4 is used to capture information about the animal's shed and to obtain images and videos of the tagging process.

[0055] Information interfaces 3-5 are used to display information about the breeders, information about the animal's shed, ear tag information, the time of tagging, and all subsequent operation information in the animal's ear tag.

[0056] The central processing module can analyze the currently tagged image, match the current animal's sample image in the sample image database, and display it on the sample image interface 3-1. The sample image shows the animal's ears and suitable tagged positions and angles, which can be used as a reference for breeders.

[0057] The central processing module can also denoise, enhance, and standardize the size of the current image. Then, the outline of the animal's ear and the marking position are displayed as dashed lines on the practical interface 3-2. Breeders can adjust the angle and position of the ear tag gun according to the outline of the animal's ear and the marking position, so that the image recorded by the rear camera device 3-4 coincides with the dashed line, thereby achieving the calibration of the marking position.

[0058] This embodiment provides two interfaces for calibrating the marking position: one is for the aquaculture personnel to manually calibrate by referring to the sample image, and the other is to use the dotted line in the practical operation diagram interface 3-2 for calibration, so as to ensure the accuracy of the marking position.

[0059] In one specific embodiment, when the current practical image coincides with the dashed line, the edge of the practical image is displayed in a set color, such as blue, green, purple, or a combination of multiple colors, and the system prompts that the images are 100% overlapping and issues a prompt sound.

[0060] Example 2:

[0061] Based on Embodiment 1, this embodiment of the intelligent ear-jet gun also includes a sensor and a button operation interface;

[0062] The button operation interface is set on the intelligent recorder 3 (not shown in the figure); the sensor is set at the marking mechanical module 2. The sensor is used to monitor and acquire the thickness data of the animal's ear and transmit it to the central processing module; the central processing module calculates the suggested force of the electromagnetic drive module 4 based on the thickness data and displays it on the button operation interface; the breeder sets the force of the electromagnetic drive module 4 through the button operation interface according to the suggested force, thereby realizing the control of the marking force.

[0063] The central processing module records the intensity of the current marking and displays it on the information interface 3-5.

[0064] Example 3:

[0065] This embodiment, based on Embodiment 2, provides a smart ear tagging method, the steps of which are as follows:

[0066] Step 1: The breeding personnel use the front-facing camera device 3-3 of the intelligent ear tag gun to collect facial images and transmit them to the central processing module. After analyzing the facial image information, the central processing module identifies the breeding personnel's information and displays it on the information interface 3-5.

[0067] Step 2: The farmers use the rear camera device 3-4 of the smart ear-tapping gun to scan the QR code above the livestock shed. The smart recorder 3 obtains the information of the livestock shed where the animals are located and displays it on the information interface 3-5.

[0068] Step 3: When tagging the first animal, use the smart recorder 3 to identify the ear tag information to be tagged and display the ear tag information on the information interface 3-5;

[0069] Step 3: Place the female tag 2-11 and male tag 2-22 into the female tag module 2-1 and male tag module 2-2 respectively. Place the animal's ear between the female tag module 2-1 and male tag module 2-2, and fix the animal's ear manually or with an external special fixing device. Disinfect the animal's ear.

[0070] Step 4: After the central processing module performs noise reduction, image enhancement, and size standardization on the current image, the outline of the animal's ear and the marking position are displayed as dashed lines on the practical interface 3-2. The breeder can adjust the angle and position of the ear tag according to the outline of the animal's ear and the marking position, so that the image recorded by the rear camera device 3-4 coincides with the dashed line, thereby achieving the calibration of the marking position.

[0071] The rear camera device 3-4 acquires images during the marking process as the current image. The central processing module analyzes the current image, matches it with the sample image of the current animal in the sample image database, and displays it on the sample image interface 3-1. If the breeder believes that the position of the dotted line displayed on the practical operation interface 3-2 is incorrect, they can refer to the sample image to mark the animal.

[0072] Step 5: The sensor monitors and acquires the thickness data of the animal's ear and transmits it to the central processing module; the central processing module calculates the recommended force of the electromagnetic drive module 4 based on the thickness data and displays it on the button operation interface; the breeder sets the force of the electromagnetic drive module 4 through the button operation interface according to the recommended force.

[0073] Step 6: The breeder presses the electromagnetic drive button 4-1. The electromagnetic drive module 4 drives the male tag module 2-2 to move towards the female tag module 2-1, so that the male tag 2-22 passes through the animal's ear and combines with the female tag 2-11. After the tagging is completed, the male tag module 2-2 returns to its initial position.

[0074] Step 7: The intelligent recorder 3 records the marking time and marking intensity, and displays it on information interface 3-5; the intelligent recorder records and stores the video of the entire marking process and all information displayed on the information interface. By connecting to the backend cloud software system, the system synchronizes all information displayed on information interface 3-5 (including: information of the breeder, information of the animal's shed, ear tag information, marking intensity and marking time) and the video of the entire marking process.

[0075] Step 8: Repeat steps 3 through 7 until all animals in the livestock shed are tagged, then proceed to tag the animals in the next livestock shed.

[0076] In summary, the above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A smart ear tagging gun for tagging animals' ears, the ear tags comprising a male tag and a female tag; characterized in that, The intelligent ear-jet gun includes a marking mechanical module, an intelligent recorder, and an electromagnetic drive module; The marking machine module includes a female mark module and a male mark module; the male mark module is set opposite to the female mark module; the female mark is set on the female mark module, and the male mark is set on the male mark module; When the parent module is in its initial position, there is a set distance between it and the mother module; The electromagnetic drive module is used to drive the parent standard module to move from its initial position toward the mother standard module, thereby achieving the combination of the parent and mother standards; The intelligent recorder is used to collect and display information about farmers, collect animal images and calibrate the tagging position, record the entire tagging process, and identify and display ear tag information; The intelligent recorder includes a rear camera device, a sample image interface, a practical image interface, a sample image database, and a central processing module. The rear camera device can capture images during the marking process; The central processing module can analyze the currently tagged image, match the current animal's sample image in the sample image database, and display it on the sample image interface; the sample image shows the animal's ears and suitable tagged positions and angles, providing a reference for breeders; The central processing module can also denoise, enhance, and standardize the size of the current image. Then, it displays the outline of the animal's ear and the marking position on the practical interface with a dotted line. Breeders can adjust the angle and position of the ear tag according to the dotted outline of the animal's ear and the marking position so that the image recorded by the rear camera device coincides with the dotted line, thereby achieving the calibration of the marking position.

2. The intelligent ear-jet gun as described in claim 1, characterized in that, When the current practice image coincides with the dotted line, the edge of the practice image is displayed in the set color, the system prompts that the image is 100% overlapped and emits a prompt sound.

3. The intelligent ear-jet gun as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The intelligent ear-jet gun also includes sensors and a button operation interface; The button operation interface is located on the smart recorder; The sensor is located at the marking mechanism module. The sensor is used to monitor and acquire the thickness data of the animal's ear and transmit it to the central processing module. The central processing module calculates the recommended force of the electromagnetic drive module based on the thickness data and displays it on the button operation interface.

4. The intelligent ear-jet gun as described in any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The smart recorder also includes a front-facing camera device, which is used to capture the faces of the farmers during the marking process.

5. The intelligent ear-jet gun as described in any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, Before tagging, the rear camera device is also used to collect information about the animal's shed; during tagging, the rear camera device also collects video of the tagging process.

6. The intelligent ear-jet gun as described in any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The smart recorder also includes an information interface, which displays information about the farmers, the animal's shed, the ear tag information, and the tagging time.

7. The intelligent ear-jet gun as described in claim 3, characterized in that, Smart dash cams also include a front-facing camera and an information interface; During the marking process, the front-facing camera device can be used to capture the faces of the aquaculture workers; The information interface is used to display information about the breeder, the animal's shed, the ear tag information, and the time the tag was applied.

8. A smart ear-tapping method, based on the smart ear-tapping gun described in claim 7, characterized in that, The steps are as follows: Step 1: The farmer uses the front-facing camera of the smart ear-tapping gun to capture faces, obtain facial image information and transmit it to the central processing module. After analyzing the facial image information, the central processing module identifies the farmer's information and displays it on the information interface. Step 2: The livestock farmers use the rear camera of the smart ear-tapping gun to scan the QR code above the livestock shed. The smart recorder obtains the information of the livestock shed where the animals are located and displays it on the information interface. Step 3: When tagging animals, use a smart recorder to identify the ear tag information to be tagged and display the ear tag information on the information interface; Step 3: Place the female and male tags into the female and male tag modules respectively, place the animal's ear between the female and male tag modules, and fix the animal's ear manually or with an external special fixing device. Disinfect the animal's ear. Step 4: After the central processing module performs noise reduction, image enhancement, and size standardization on the current image, it displays the outline of the animal's ear and the marking position on the practical operation interface with a dotted line. The breeder can adjust the angle and position of the ear tag gun according to the dotted outline of the animal's ear and the marking position, so that the image recorded by the rear camera device coincides with the dotted line, thereby achieving the calibration of the marking position. Meanwhile, the rear camera device captures images during the marking process as the current image. The central processing module analyzes the current image, matches it with the sample image of the current animal in the sample image database, and displays it on the sample image interface. If the breeder believes that the position of the dotted line displayed on the practical operation interface is incorrect, they can refer to the sample image to mark the animal. Step 5: The sensor monitors and acquires the thickness data of the animal's ear, and transmits it to the central processing module; The central processing module calculates the recommended force of the electromagnetic drive module based on the thickness data and displays it on the button operation interface; the aquaculture personnel set the force of the electromagnetic drive module through the button operation interface according to the recommended force. Step Six: The breeder presses the electromagnetic drive button, and the electromagnetic drive module drives the male tag module to move towards the female tag module, so that the male tag passes through the animal's ear and combines with the female tag. After the tagging is completed, the male tag module returns to its initial position. Step 7: The intelligent recorder records the marking time and marking force, and displays it on the information interface; the intelligent recorder records and stores the video of the entire marking process and all the information displayed on the information interface.

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