Multifunctional pig house environment regulation and disease early warning device

Abstract

The application discloses the technical fields of breeding, and relates to a multifunctional pig house environment regulation and disease early warning device, which comprises a control unit, a fence, an infrared temperature sensor and a pump assembly for supplying disinfectant or cleaning liquid, linear motors are fixedly connected to the longitudinal and transverse edges of any side of the fence, the output ends of the linear motors are fixedly connected with positioning boxes, the infrared temperature sensor and the pump assembly are fixedly connected to the inner side walls of the positioning boxes, a radio microphone is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the positioning box, the linear motors, the infrared temperature sensor, the pump assembly, the radio microphone and a dust sensor are in signal connection with the control unit, and the control unit is provided with a sick pig judgment module, a positioning and tracking module, a disinfection control module and a dust judgment module. The application is scientific and reasonable, can automatically track sick pigs, realizes accurate regulation and control of the pig house environment and sick pigs and timely early warning of diseases, and improves the pig raising efficiency and the health level of pigs.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of aquaculture technology, specifically a multifunctional pigsty environment control and disease early warning device. Background Technology

[0002] With the acceleration of agricultural modernization, large-scale and intensive pig farming has developed rapidly. However, in large-scale pig farming, environmental factors have a significant impact on the growth, development, and health of pigs. Traditional methods of controlling the environment in pigsties mostly rely on manual operation, which is not only inefficient but also makes it difficult to guarantee the stability and accuracy of environmental parameters. Therefore, developing a multifunctional pigsty environmental control and disease early warning device using modern information technology, sensor technology, automated control technology, and data analysis technology has become an important issue facing the modern pig farming industry.

[0003] Although some devices for pigsty environmental control and disease early warning have appeared on the market, typically including control units, fences, infrared temperature sensors, and pump components, most of them are single-function and cannot achieve comprehensive environmental control and disease early warning. For example, some devices can only monitor environmental parameters such as temperature and humidity in the pigsty, but cannot monitor and warn of the pigs' health status in real time; other devices can monitor the pigs' body temperature to determine if they are sick, but lack the function of automatically adjusting environmental parameters and spraying disinfectant.

[0004] In summary, existing pigsty environmental control and disease early warning devices on the market are insufficient in terms of comprehensive functionality, which has become an urgent problem for technicians in this field. Therefore, it is necessary to propose a multifunctional pigsty environmental control and disease early warning device. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the aforementioned problems, the present invention aims to provide a multifunctional pigsty environment control and disease early warning device. Through sensors, automated control, and data analysis, it achieves precise control of the pigsty environment and timely early warning and prevention of diseases in sick pigs, ultimately improving pig farming efficiency and the health level of pigs.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of the present invention is as follows: A multifunctional pigsty environment control and disease early warning device includes a control unit, a fence, an infrared temperature sensor, and a pump assembly for supplying disinfectant or cleaning solution. A linear motor is fixedly connected to the longitudinal and transverse edges of any side of the fence. The output end of the linear motor is fixedly connected to a positioning box. The infrared temperature sensor and the pump assembly are both fixedly connected to the inner wall of the positioning box. The detection end of the infrared temperature sensor penetrates through the outer wall of the positioning box. The output end and input end of the pump assembly both penetrate through the outer wall of the positioning box. Several nozzles are fixedly connected to the output end of the pump assembly. A dust sensor and a filter are fixedly connected to the input end of the pump assembly. A microphone is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the positioning box. The linear motor, infrared temperature sensor, pump assembly, microphone, and dust sensor are all signal-connected to the control unit.

[0007] The control unit is used to acquire the location information of the pigs in the enclosure based on the temperature information collected by the infrared temperature sensor, and to acquire the audio information collected by the microphone in real time, extract the pig activity characteristics in the audio information, and control the linear motor and pump assembly to operate when the pig activity characteristics are acquired, so as to spray the cleaning liquid on the pigs in the enclosure.

[0008] Furthermore, the control unit is used to acquire temperature information collected by the infrared temperature sensor in real time, acquire the displacement regions of the two positioning boxes when the temperature information differs, define the intersection region of the displacement regions of the two positioning boxes as the pig's location region, and output the pig's location information within the enclosure accordingly.

[0009] Furthermore, the control unit is used to control the linear motor to run according to a preset time interval, so that the positioning box carrying the infrared temperature sensor moves back and forth along the edge of the fence, and obtains the temperature information collected by the infrared temperature sensor in real time. When the temperature information collected by the infrared temperature sensor is greater than or equal to the pig's body temperature threshold, the linear motor is controlled to stop running and an alarm message is issued. The linear motor is resumed to run when the user confirms the alarm message or when the temperature information collected is greater than or equal to the pig's body temperature threshold disappears.

[0010] The control unit includes a sick pig detection module, which is used to determine whether a pig is sick based on the temperature information obtained by the control unit and preset sick pig characteristics, including the body temperature and sounds of the sick pig.

[0011] Furthermore, the control unit includes a positioning and tracking module, which is used to periodically drive two sets of linear motors to scan the breeding area from the horizontal and vertical directions, and at the same time receive feedback from the sick pig judgment module. When the location of the sick pig is found and determined, the module tracks the location of the sick pig from the horizontal and vertical directions.

[0012] Furthermore, the positioning and tracking module is pre-loaded with a pig voiceprint feature database. This database helps the positioning and tracking module to more accurately identify and track sick pigs. During the positioning and tracking process, the microphone captures the sounds inside the pigsty and converts the sound signals into digital signals before sending them to the positioning and tracking module. The positioning and tracking module tracks specific sick pigs by comparing the captured sound signals with the voiceprint information in the pig voiceprint feature database.

[0013] Furthermore, the control unit includes a disinfection control module, which is used to activate the pump assembly when the positioning box tracks a sick pig, and spray disinfectant into the area around the sick pig through the nozzle.

[0014] Furthermore, the control unit includes a dust detection module, which is used to receive the sound captured by the microphone inside the pigsty. When the sound of pig activity is generated inside the pigsty, it combines the location information of the pigs in the enclosure collected by the positioning and tracking module to determine the pig that is moving or active and the area where the pig is active, and controls the pump assembly to spray cleaning liquid onto the area where the sound is generated or active.

[0015] The dust detection module is used to determine whether the dust concentration reaches the preset standard. The dust sensor detects the dust concentration in the spraying area of ​​the pump assembly in real time. If the dust concentration is greater than or equal to the preset standard, the disinfection control module is used to adjust the pump assembly to continuously spray cleaning liquid into the spraying area. If the dust concentration is less than the preset standard, the disinfection control module is used to adjust the pump assembly to stop spraying cleaning liquid.

[0016] Furthermore, the control unit also includes an alarm module, which is used to issue an alarm when the infrared temperature sensor detects a high temperature in the sick pig and the microphone captures the sound of the disease.

[0017] Furthermore, the control unit also includes a communication module, which is used to send real-time recorded data to a remote monitoring center.

[0018] Furthermore, the control unit also includes a storage module for storing real-time probability data. The real-time recorded data includes the pig's body temperature record, disease sound record, and disinfection treatment record.

[0019] The above scheme achieves the following principles and beneficial effects:

[0020] Basic principle: First, an infrared temperature sensor monitors the pigs' body temperature. A microphone captures sounds within the pigpen to determine if the pigs are sick. A dust sensor monitors the ambient dust concentration. Simultaneously, a linear motor and positioning box achieve precise positioning and tracking. Finally, a pump assembly sprays disinfectant for disease prevention. All data is processed and analyzed by a control unit to achieve automated control and timely early warning.

[0021] Beneficial effects:

[0022] 1. This invention integrates multiple sensors and automated control modules to monitor in real time the temperature, humidity, dust concentration, and the pigs' body temperature and sound in the pigsty, achieving comprehensive monitoring of the pigsty environment. Simultaneously, based on the monitoring data, the control unit can automatically adjust the environmental conditions in the pigsty, such as temperature and humidity, to meet the growth needs of the pigs and improve pig farming efficiency.

[0023] 2. Through data analysis using an infrared temperature sensor and a microphone, this invention can promptly detect and warn of abnormal conditions in pigs, such as elevated body temperature and vocalizations indicating illness. Simultaneously, utilizing a linear motor and a positioning box, the device can accurately locate and track sick pigs, providing precise target information for subsequent disease prevention and control.

[0024] 3. Upon detecting a diseased pig, this invention can automatically activate the pump assembly to spray disinfectant into the surrounding environment through a nozzle, achieving automated disease prevention and control. This not only reduces manual intervention and the risk of disease transmission but also improves the efficiency of disease prevention and control.

[0025] 4. This invention also includes data storage functionality, capable of recording historical data such as pig body temperature, disease-causing sounds, dust concentration, and disinfection procedures. This data can be used for subsequent data analysis, providing a scientific basis for pigsty environmental control and disease early warning, further improving the level of intelligence in the pig farming industry.

[0026] 5. The communication module in this invention can send real-time and historical data to a remote monitoring center, enabling remote monitoring and management. This not only allows managers to easily understand the operational status of the pigsty at any time, but also enables timely response and handling of abnormal situations, improving the overall management efficiency of the pig farming industry. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 This is a flowchart of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 2 This is a top-view orientation diagram of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 3 This is a top sectional view of the positioning box according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 4 This is a frontal schematic diagram of the positioning box according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] The reference numerals in the accompanying drawings include: 1. Infrared temperature sensor; 2. Pump assembly; 3. Linear motor; 4. Microphone; 5. Nozzle; 6. Filter screen; 7. Positioning box; 8. Fence; 9. Aquaculture area. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The following detailed description illustrates the specific implementation method:

[0033] The basic implementation examples are as follows: Figures 1-4 As shown: A multifunctional pigsty environment control and disease early warning device includes a control unit, a fence 8, an infrared temperature sensor 1, and a pump assembly 2 for supplying disinfectant or cleaning solution. A linear motor 3 is bolted to the longitudinal and transverse edges of any side of the fence 8. The output end of the linear motor 3 is fixed to a positioning box 7 by screws. The infrared temperature sensor 1 and the pump assembly 2 are both fixed to the inner wall of the positioning box 7 by screws. The detection end of the infrared temperature sensor 1 penetrates the outer wall of the positioning box 7. The output and input ends of the pump assembly 2 both penetrate the outer wall of the positioning box 7. Several nozzles 5 are fixedly connected to the output end of the pump assembly 2. A dust sensor and a filter screen 6 are fixedly connected to the input end of the pump assembly 2 by screws. A microphone 4 is embedded in the outer wall of the positioning box 7. The linear motor 3, the infrared temperature sensor 1, the pump assembly 2, the microphone 4, and the dust sensor are all signal-connected to the control unit.

[0034] The control unit is used to acquire the position information of the pig in the enclosure 8 based on the temperature information collected by the infrared temperature sensor 1, and to acquire the audio information collected by the microphone 4 in real time, extract the pig activity characteristics in the audio information, and control the linear motor 3 and the pump assembly 2 to operate when the pig activity characteristics are acquired, so as to spray the cleaning liquid on the position of the pig in the enclosure 8.

[0035] The control unit controls the linear motor 3 to run at preset time intervals, so that the positioning box 7 carrying the infrared temperature sensor 1 moves back and forth along the edge of the fence 8 and acquires the temperature information collected by the infrared temperature sensor 1 in real time. When the temperature information acquired by the infrared temperature sensor 1 is greater than or equal to the pig's body temperature threshold, the linear motor 3 is controlled to stop running and an alarm message is issued. The linear motor 3 resumes running when the user confirms the alarm message or when the temperature information greater than or equal to the pig's body temperature threshold disappears.

[0036] The control unit includes a sick pig detection module, a location tracking module, a disinfection control module, a dust detection module, an alarm module, a communication module, and a storage module.

[0037] The sick pig identification module is used to determine whether pigs are sick based on data provided by the environmental monitoring module and preset sick pig characteristics, including changes in the body temperature of sick pigs and the sounds of sick pigs when they are sick.

[0038] The positioning and tracking module is used to periodically drive two sets of linear motors 3 to scan the breeding area 9 in both horizontal and vertical directions. Simultaneously, it receives feedback from the sick pig detection module. Once the location of a sick pig is detected and determined, it tracks the pig's position in both horizontal and vertical directions. The positioning and tracking module also has a pre-set pig voiceprint feature database, which assists in more accurately identifying and tracking sick pigs. During the positioning and tracking process, the microphone 4 captures sounds within the pigpen and converts the sound signals into digital signals, sending them to the positioning and tracking module. By comparing the captured sound signals with the voiceprint information in the pig voiceprint feature database, the positioning and tracking module can quickly track specific sick pigs. The disinfection control module is used when the positioning box 7 tracks a sick pig. In this case, the disinfection control module activates the pump assembly 2, spraying disinfectant into the environment around the sick pig through the nozzle 5.

[0039] The control unit includes a dust detection module, which receives sounds captured by the microphone 4 inside the pigsty. When sounds of pig activity are heard inside the pigsty, the module combines the location information of the pigs within the enclosure 8 collected by the positioning and tracking module to determine the pig that is moving or active and the area where the pig is active. The module then controls the pump assembly 2 to spray cleaning liquid onto the area where the pig is moving or active. The dust detection module also determines whether the dust concentration meets a preset standard. The dust sensor detects the dust concentration in the area sprayed by the pump assembly 2 in real time. If the dust concentration is greater than or equal to the preset standard, the disinfection control module adjusts the pump assembly 2 to continuously spray cleaning liquid onto the area. If the dust concentration is less than the preset standard, the disinfection control module adjusts the pump assembly 2 to pause spraying cleaning liquid.

[0040] The dust in the air of pigsties has a particle size range of 0.1-100μm and mainly comes from dust, dander, feed, dry manure and bedding. Among them, feed is the most important source. Normally, dust is deposited on the floor and walls of pigsties. When pigs are active, some of the deposited dust floats up, which leads to a decline in the air quality inside the pigsty. In this embodiment, the impact of dust on the air inside the pigsty is reduced by spraying cleaning liquid on the dust to make it settle.

[0041] The alarm module is used to notify staff when the infrared temperature sensor 1 detects a high temperature in a sick pig and the microphone 4 captures sounds indicating the onset of illness. The communication module is used to send real-time recorded data to the remote monitoring center. The storage module is used to store the real-time recorded data, including the pig's body temperature records, sounds indicating illness, and disinfection records.

[0042] Specific implementation steps:

[0043] First, the aforementioned devices are installed on the fence 8 of the breeding area 9. After the devices are powered on, the control unit first initializes, loading and starting all preset modules, including the sick pig detection module, positioning and tracking module, disinfection control module, dust detection module, alarm module, communication module, and storage module. After initialization, the linear motor 3 is in standby mode, and sensors such as the infrared temperature sensor 1, dust sensor, and microphone 4 begin to monitor the environmental parameters in the pigsty and the health status of the pigs in real time through the longitudinal and lateral movements of the two preset sets of linear motors 3.

[0044] The environmental monitoring module continuously receives data from infrared temperature sensor 1, dust sensor, and microphone 4, analyzing the temperature, dust concentration, and any abnormal sounds within the pigsty. The sick pig identification module, based on the data provided by the environmental monitoring module and pre-defined sick pig characteristics, including body temperature and specific sick sounds, determines whether the pigs are sick. If the sick pig identification module detects an abnormality, it immediately sends an alarm to the location tracking module, along with preliminary information about the suspected sick pig.

[0045] Upon receiving an alarm from the sick pig identification module, the location tracking module immediately activates two sets of linear motors 3 to scan the breeding area 9 from both horizontal and vertical directions. During the scanning process, the microphone 4 captures sounds within the pigsty and converts the sound signals into digital signals, which are then sent to the location tracking module. Utilizing a pre-set pig voiceprint feature database, the location tracking module compares the captured sound signals with the information in the database. By controlling the linear motors 3, the module locates and tracks the position of the specific sick pig.

[0046] Once the location of the sick pig is determined, the location tracking module feeds back the location information to the disinfection control module and continues to track the pig's movement to ensure the accuracy of subsequent disinfection treatment. Upon receiving the location information from the location tracking module, the disinfection control module immediately activates pump assembly 2, spraying disinfectant into the environment around the sick pig through nozzle 5. Simultaneously, a dust sensor monitors the dust concentration in the sprayed area in real time. If the concentration of pathogenic dust remains above or equal to a preset standard, the disinfection control module controls pump assembly 2 to simultaneously spray cleaning fluid until the dust concentration in the sprayed area falls below the preset standard.

[0047] Meanwhile, if the infrared temperature sensor 1 detects a high temperature in a sick pig, or the microphone 4 captures sounds indicating the onset of illness, the alarm module will immediately issue an alarm to notify staff. The alarm information may include the location of the sick pig, the suspected cause of illness, and suggested countermeasures. Simultaneously, the communication module will send real-time recorded data and alarm information to the remote monitoring center, enabling managers to promptly understand and respond to any abnormalities in the pigsty.

[0048] The storage module continuously records data such as the pigs' body temperature, sounds of illness, and disinfection procedures. This data can be used for subsequent data analysis, providing a scientific basis for pigsty environmental control and disease early warning.

[0049] The above descriptions are merely embodiments of the present invention. Commonly known structures and characteristics are not described in detail here. Those skilled in the art are aware of all common technical knowledge in the field prior to the application date or priority date, are aware of all existing technologies in that field, and have the ability to apply conventional experimental methods prior to that date. Those skilled in the art can, under the guidance of this application, improve and implement this solution in combination with their own capabilities. Some typical known structures or methods should not be obstacles for those skilled in the art to implement this application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make several modifications and improvements without departing from the structure of the present invention. These should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention, and will not affect the effectiveness of the implementation of the present invention or the practicality of the patent. The scope of protection claimed in this application should be determined by the content of its claims, and the specific embodiments described in the specification can be used to interpret the content of the claims.

Claims

1. A multifunctional pigsty environment control and disease early warning device, comprising a control unit, a fence (8), an infrared temperature sensor (1), and a pump assembly (2) for supplying disinfectant or cleaning solution, characterized in that: A linear motor (3) is fixedly connected to the longitudinal and transverse edges of any side of the fence (8). The output end of the linear motor (3) is fixedly connected to the positioning box (7). The infrared temperature sensor (1) and the pump assembly (2) are both fixedly connected to the inner wall of the positioning box (7). The detection end of the infrared temperature sensor (1) penetrates the outer wall of the positioning box (7). The output end and the input end of the pump assembly (2) both penetrate the outer wall of the positioning box (7). Several nozzles (5) are fixedly connected to the output end of the pump assembly (2). A dust sensor and a filter screen (6) are fixedly connected to the input end of the pump assembly (2). A microphone (4) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the positioning box (7). The linear motor (3), the infrared temperature sensor (1), the pump assembly (2), the microphone (4) and the dust sensor are all connected to the control unit. The control unit is used to acquire the position information of the pig in the enclosure (8) based on the temperature information collected by the infrared temperature sensor (1), and to acquire the audio information collected by the microphone (4) in real time, extract the pig activity characteristics in the audio information, and control the linear motor (3) and pump assembly (2) to run when the pig activity characteristics are collected, and spray the cleaning liquid on the position of the pig in the enclosure (8). The control unit is used to acquire the temperature information collected by the infrared temperature sensor (1) in real time, acquire the displacement area of ​​the two positioning boxes (7) when the temperature information is different, define the intersection area of ​​the displacement areas of the two positioning boxes (7) as the pig's location area, and output the pig's location information in the fence (8); The control unit is used to control the linear motor (3) to run according to a preset time interval, so that the positioning box (7) carrying the infrared temperature sensor (1) moves back and forth along the edge of the fence (8), and obtains the temperature information collected by the infrared temperature sensor (1) in real time. When the temperature information collected by the infrared temperature sensor (1) is greater than or equal to the pig body temperature threshold, the linear motor (3) is controlled to stop running and an alarm message is issued. The linear motor (3) is resumed to run when the user confirms the alarm message or the temperature information collected that is greater than or equal to the pig body temperature threshold disappears. The control unit includes a sick pig detection module, which is used to determine whether a pig is sick based on the temperature information obtained by the control unit and preset sick pig characteristics, including the body temperature and the sounds of the sick pig when it is sick. The control unit includes a positioning and tracking module, which is used to drive two sets of linear motors (3) to scan the breeding area (9) from the horizontal and vertical directions at regular intervals, and at the same time receive feedback from the sick pig judgment module. When the location of the sick pig is found and determined, the position of the sick pig is tracked from the horizontal and vertical directions. The positioning and tracking module has a pig voiceprint feature library. The pig voiceprint feature library is used to help the positioning and tracking module to more accurately identify and track sick pigs. During the positioning and tracking process, the microphone (4) captures the sound in the pig house and sends the sound signal to the positioning and tracking module after converting the sound signal into a digital signal. The positioning and tracking module tracks specific sick pigs by comparing the captured sound signal with the voiceprint information in the pig voiceprint feature library. The control unit includes a dust judgment module, which is used to receive the sound captured by the microphone (4) in the pig house. When the sound of pig activity is generated in the pig house, the control unit combines the location information of the pig in the fence (8) collected by the positioning tracking module to determine the pig that is generating or moving and the area where the pig is moving, and controls the pump assembly (2) to spray cleaning liquid onto the area where the pig is generating or moving. The dust judgment module is used to determine whether the dust concentration reaches the preset standard. The dust sensor detects the dust concentration in the spraying area of ​​the pump assembly (2) in real time. If the dust concentration is greater than or equal to the preset standard, the disinfection control module is used to adjust the pump assembly (2) to continuously spray cleaning liquid into the spraying area. If the dust concentration is less than the preset standard, the disinfection control module is used to adjust the pump assembly (2) to stop spraying cleaning liquid.

2. The multifunctional pigsty environment control and disease early warning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control unit includes a disinfection control module, which is used to activate the pump assembly (2) when the positioning box (7) tracks the sick pig and spray disinfectant into the area around the sick pig through the nozzle (5).

3. The multifunctional pigsty environment control and disease early warning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The control unit also includes an alarm module, which is used to issue an alarm when the infrared temperature sensor (1) detects high temperature in the sick pig or when the microphone (4) captures the sound of the disease.

4. The multifunctional pigsty environment control and disease early warning device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The control unit also includes a communication module, which is used to send real-time recorded data to a remote monitoring center.

5. The multifunctional pigsty environment control and disease early warning device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The control unit also includes a storage module for storing real-time recorded data, including the pigs' body temperature records, disease-causing sounds records, and disinfection records.

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