Group animal supervision system

Abstract

The embodiment of the invention provides a group animal supervision system. The system comprises ultrahigh frequency RFID tags worn on animals, an ultrahigh frequency RFID reader-writer, feeding equipment and a server, wherein the feeding equipment is located in a radio frequency signal range of the ultrahigh frequency RFID reader-writer; the ultrahigh frequency RFID reader-writer is used for communicating with ultrahigh frequency RFID tags worn by all target animals entering the radio frequency signal range at the same time to obtain a data set including monitoring data of each target animal; the monitoring data indicates the position and / or physiological behavior condition of the target animal; the feeding equipment is used for sending a data set acquired by the ultrahigh frequency RFID reader-writer to the server; and the server is used for visually displaying the data set. Through cooperative work of all components of the system, real-time monitoring and data visualization display of the group animals are realized, and the group animal supervision efficiency and accuracy are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of animal husbandry management, and in particular to a group animal supervision system. Background Art

[0002] In the current animal husbandry industry, the collection and identification of individual animal information is the basis for intelligent animal supervision and intelligent farming. Among them, animal inventory, positioning, behavior recording, and temperature monitoring play an important role in realizing intelligent animal supervision. However, in related technologies, there are many problems and limitations in the methods of animal behavior recording and inventory, which are not suitable for large animals or groups of animals and cannot meet the needs of modern farming for efficient supervision of group animals. Summary of the invention

[0003] The purpose of the embodiments of the present application is to provide a group animal supervision system to achieve the technical effect of efficient group animal supervision.

[0004] The embodiment of the present application provides a group animal supervision system, the system comprising an ultra-high frequency RFID tag worn on the animal, an ultra-high frequency RFID reader / writer, a feeding device, and a server; wherein the feeding device is located within the radio frequency signal range of the ultra-high frequency RFID reader / writer;

[0005] The UHF RFID reader / writer is used to simultaneously communicate with the UHF RFID tags worn by all target animals within the range of the radio frequency signal to obtain a data set including monitoring data of each target animal; the monitoring data indicates the location and / or physiological behavior of the target animal;

[0006] The feeding device is used to send the data set collected by the UHF RFID reader to the server;

[0007] The server is used to visually display the data set.

[0008] In the above implementation process, the group animal supervision system realizes real-time monitoring and data visualization of the location and / or physiological behavior of group animals through the collaborative work of ultra-high frequency RFID tags, readers and writers corresponding to the tags, feeding equipment and servers, thereby improving the efficiency and accuracy of group animal supervision.

[0009] Further, the data set includes quantity information;

[0010] The UHF RFID reader / writer is specifically used to determine the quantity information according to the number of the UHF RFID tags in communication interaction.

[0011] In the above implementation process, by communicating and interacting with the tags worn on the animals, a set of monitoring data including the number of animals can be accurately determined and collected.

[0012] Further, the data set includes eating behavior information;

[0013] The UHF RFID reader / writer is specifically used to determine the eating behavior information according to the number of communications and the communication duration with the UHF RFID tag.

[0014] In the above implementation process, after long-term domestication, animals have formed specific behavior patterns. When they enter the RF signal range of the feeding device, it can be reasonably inferred that the animals have the intention to eat. If the animals stay in the signal range for a certain period of time, it can be determined that the animals are eating on the feeding device.

[0015] Further, the data set includes body temperature information; the UHF RFID tag is integrated with a temperature collection device;

[0016] The UHF RFID tag is used to monitor the body temperature information of each animal using the temperature collection device, and send the body temperature information to the UHF RFID reader when communicating with the UHF RFID reader.

[0017] In the above implementation process, the tag is worn on the animal, and the temperature information of the animal can be monitored in real time through the temperature collection device integrated in the tag. When the tag communicates with the reader, the temperature data is sent to the reader.

[0018] Further, the data set includes location information; the UHF RFID reader / writer stores the installation location information of the feeding equipment;

[0019] The UHF RFID reader / writer is specifically used to determine the installation location information as the location information of the animal wearing the UHF RFID tag.

[0020] In the above implementation process, when an animal wearing a tag enters the radio frequency signal range of the reader, that is, approaches a feeding device within the radio frequency signal range, the position of the feeding device approached by the animal can be determined as the position of the animal.

[0021] Further, the server is communicatively connected with a plurality of the feeding devices;

[0022] The server is also used to determine the target feeding equipment according to the position information, and control the target feeding equipment to feed the feed.

[0023] In the above implementation process, the location information carries the location of the target feeding equipment, and the server can control the target feeding equipment to feed the feed.

[0024] Furthermore, the feeding device is also used to pre-process the data set; wherein the pre-processing includes merging processing and / or compression processing.

[0025] In the above implementation process, the feeding equipment is not only responsible for data transmission, but also has certain data processing capabilities and can pre-process the collected data sets, thereby improving data transmission efficiency and data processing efficiency.

[0026] Furthermore, the server is also used to determine animals with abnormal physical signs that do not meet preset requirements based on the data set, and output abnormal prompts.

[0027] In the above implementation process, the server has powerful data analysis capabilities and can automatically identify and determine animals with abnormal physical signs that do not meet the preset health standards based on the collected data set. Once an animal's physical signs are abnormal, an abnormal prompt is immediately output so that managers can take timely measures. This function significantly improves the response speed and accuracy of animal supervision.

[0028] Further, the server is equipped with an animal behavior analysis model;

[0029] The server is also used to analyze the data set using the animal behavior analysis model to obtain the behavior pattern analysis results and preference analysis results of the animal.

[0030] In the above implementation process, the server can deeply analyze the data set through the animal behavior analysis model it is equipped with, accurately extract the animal's behavior patterns and preference analysis results, and deepen the level of animal supervision.

[0031] Furthermore, the feeding device is also used to periodically send data acquisition instructions to the UHF RFID reader;

[0032] The UHF RFID reader / writer is further used to send the data set to the feeding equipment in response to the data acquisition instruction.

[0033] In the above implementation process, a periodic data interaction mechanism is established between the feeding equipment and the UHF RFID reader. The feeding equipment sends data acquisition instructions at regular intervals, and the reader responds to these instructions and sends a data set containing animal monitoring data back to the feeding equipment, ensuring the real-time and integrity of the data, and providing a continuous and accurate information flow for animal supervision. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0034] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the drawings required for use in the embodiments of the present application will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show certain embodiments of the present application and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0035] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a group animal monitoring system provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0036] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of an ultra-high frequency RFID tag provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0037] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the positional relationship between an ultra-high frequency RFID reader and a feeding device provided in an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application.

[0039] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters represent similar items in the following drawings, so once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent drawings. At the same time, in the description of this application, the terms "first", "second", etc. are only used to distinguish the description and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0040] In the related art, animals can be supervised by manual observation and recording, but the efficiency is low and human errors are prone to occur, which affects the accuracy of the supervision data. In addition, animal images can be taken by camera, and the supervision data of animals can be obtained by analyzing the images, but the specific behavioral characteristics of animals cannot be obtained, and the data processing is complicated, time-consuming and resource-intensive. In addition, low-frequency RFID technology can also realize the positioning of animals, but it cannot record the behavioral characteristics of animals in detail, the recognition distance is limited, and it is easily disturbed by the environment. In addition, the reader using low-frequency RFID technology can only communicate with one or two tags at a time, and cannot cope with the situation where multiple animals wearing tags enter the reader's radio frequency range at the same time, resulting in low-frequency RFID technology not being suitable for the supervision of group animals or large animals. Finally, although active tag technology can also realize animal supervision, the use of this technology for animal supervision requires the use of batteries, which have limited battery life, large size, heavy weight, and need to be replaced regularly, and the maintenance cost is high. Therefore, there is no efficient and low-cost group animal supervision method.

[0041] In response to any of the above-mentioned problems, the present application embodiment provides a group animal supervision system, referring to Figure 1 , Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a group animal monitoring system provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0042] In this embodiment, the system includes an UHF RFID tag 10 worn on an animal, an UHF RFID reader / writer 20, a feeding device 30, and a server 40; wherein the feeding device 30 is located within the radio frequency signal range of the UHF RFID reader / writer 20;

[0043] The UHF RFID reader / writer 20 is used to simultaneously communicate with the UHF RFID tags 10 worn by all target animals within the range of the radio frequency signal to obtain a data set including monitoring data of each target animal; the monitoring data indicates the location and / or physiological behavior of the target animal;

[0044] The feeding device 30 is used to send the data set collected by the UHF RFID reader 20 to the server 40;

[0045] The server 40 is used to visually display the data set.

[0046] It should be noted that the UHF RFID tag 10 can be a micro-energy sensor tag, which is worn on the animal to ensure close contact with the animal's body to ensure the accuracy of data collection. The UHF RFID tag 10 stores the basic information of the animal, such as ID number, species, gender and other identity information. The UHF RFID tag 10 has the advantages of long recognition distance, fast data transmission rate, and strong anti-interference ability. The use of UHF RFID technology can ensure that the reader and writer can communicate with all tags within its radio frequency range at the same time. Therefore, it is suitable for the supervision of large-scale animal groups. Each animal wears an UHF RFID tag 10. Of course, the system provided in this embodiment can also be used for the supervision of small-scale animal groups or the supervision of individual animals. Figure 2 As shown, Figure 2 A schematic diagram of an ultra-high frequency RFID tag provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0047] Target animals are animals that come within the range of the RF signal.

[0048] Monitoring data may include, but are not limited to, the number of animals, animal body temperature, number of times animals eat, length of time animals eat, number of times animals enter and exit the eating area, and other data (the eating area is an area of ​​a certain size that includes the feeding equipment 30, and the size of the eating area can be equivalent to the size of the radio frequency signal range. If the animal frequently enters and exits the eating area during the delivery stage, it may mean that the animal is restless, frequently gets up and lies down, lies down in flocculation, or builds nests). Specifically, by fitting an ultra-high frequency RFID tag 10 equipped with a sensor to the animal, the physiological parameters (such as body temperature, etc.) of the animal that enters the radio frequency signal range and wears the ultra-high frequency RFID tag 10 can be monitored in a timely manner. These physiological parameter data will be automatically collected and associated with the identity information in the RFID tag. In this way, the system can not only track and provide the location information of the animal in real time, but also synchronously display more dimensional data such as its physiological state. By integrating and analyzing these data, managers can obtain a more comprehensive regulatory perspective, thereby more effectively managing and monitoring animals and their health.

[0049] Exemplarily, the UHF RFID reader 20 and the UHF antenna are fixedly mounted on the feeding device 30. The UHF RFID reader 20 is connected and communicated with the feeding device 30 through a signal harness. The UHF antenna is an important component in the RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) system. During the operation of the RFID system, the reader transmits a radio frequency signal through the antenna to form an electromagnetic field. When the tag enters this electromagnetic field, the induction coil inside it will sense the radio frequency signal and generate an induced current. This induced current provides energy to the tag (for passive tags) and activates the chip in the tag. The chip then sends the information stored therein (such as tag ID, collected animal body temperature information, etc.) back to the reader through the antenna. The UHF RFID reader 20 uses an ARM Cortex-M3 processor with an operating frequency of 72MHz, a built-in Flash memory capacity of 512KB, and a RAM memory capacity of 64KB. The operating frequency of the UHF antenna is 915MHz, and the communication distance is controlled within 0.5 meters in the near field.

[0050] It is understandable that the UHF RFID reader 20 and the UHF antenna can exist as two independent devices or be designed as an integrated device, that is, the UHF antenna is built into the UHF RFID reader 20. The specific spatial layout of the two can be flexibly configured according to actual application requirements.

[0051] It should be understood that the feeding device 30 being within the RF signal range of the UHF RFID reader 20 actually means that the feeding device 30 is within the RF signal range of the antenna. The UHF RFID reader 20 itself does not directly transmit RF signals, but transmits and receives RF signals through the antenna connected thereto. Figure 3 As shown, Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the positional relationship between an ultra-high frequency RFID reader and a feeding device provided in an embodiment of the present application. The figure shows the structure of the feeding device, to which the ultra-high frequency RFID reader and an ultra-high frequency antenna are attached.

[0052] As an example, the animals to be supervised are pigs. By wearing the UHF RFID tag 10 behind the pig's ear and installing the UHF RFID reader 20 and the antenna on the feeding device 30, when the pig approaches the feeding device 30, the antenna will capture the tag information and send it to the UHF RFID reader 20, and the UHF RFID reader 20 processes the information to form a data set. The feeding device 30 queries the UHF RFID reader 20, so that the UHF RFID reader 20 transmits the data set to the feeding device 30 through the signal harness, and then the feeding device 30 uses its wireless communication function to upload the data set to the server 40. The server 40 visualizes all the received data so that the management personnel can better understand the situation of the animals.

[0053] In this embodiment, relying on the ability of UHF RFID technology to identify and track animals in real time, when an animal wears an RFID tag and approaches a feeding device, the reader can immediately identify and read the tag information without manual intervention. This real-time and automated feature greatly reduces data collection and processing time, and improves animal supervision efficiency. In addition, due to the high precision and high reliability of RFID technology, it can maintain stable performance even when there are a large number of animals and frequent activities, and can process information from multiple tags at the same time. This large-scale processing capability enables the animal supervision system to cope with complex animal supervision scenarios and improves supervision efficiency.

[0054] Based on any of the above embodiments, the data set includes quantity information;

[0055] The UHF RFID reader / writer is specifically used to determine the quantity information according to the number of the UHF RFID tags in communication interaction.

[0056] Specifically, the reader first transmits a radio frequency signal to form an electromagnetic field. The range of this electromagnetic field represents the maximum distance at which the reader can identify the tag. When the tag enters the radio frequency signal range of the reader, the tag will receive the radio frequency signal and respond. The reader will capture the response signal and decode the tag information from it. When multiple tags exist at the same time, the reader needs to use a specific algorithm (such as an anti-collision algorithm) to ensure that each tag can be correctly identified. Within a period of time (such as a day, a week, or a month), the reader will count the number of tags that communicate and interact with itself. This number reflects how many animals (or RFID tags) entered the radio frequency signal range of the reader during this period. If the total number of animals needs to be counted, it is known that, unless there are special circumstances, the animal will approach the feeding equipment to eat at least once a day, that is, the animal wearing the tag will enter the radio frequency signal range and communicate with the reader at least once. Under this premise, all the raw data collected in a day can be cleaned to remove duplicate, invalid or erroneous data records, and the cleaned data can be summarized according to the animal ID to count the number of times each animal is identified. Considering that animals may move within the coverage of multiple readers, an algorithm needs to be designed to merge duplicate identification records to ensure that each animal is counted only once. Finally, based on the aggregated data, the number of all different animal IDs is counted to obtain the total number of animals.

[0057] In this embodiment, the reader can capture the response signal of the tag in real time and quickly calculate the quantity information. By using the UHF RFID reader to determine the number of animals according to the number of tags that communicate and interact, real-time, accurate, comprehensive and fully automatic monitoring of the size of the group of animals can be achieved.

[0058] Based on any of the above embodiments, the data set includes eating behavior information;

[0059] The UHF RFID reader / writer is specifically used to determine the eating behavior information according to the number of communications and the communication duration with the UHF RFID tag.

[0060] It should be noted that when an animal wearing an UHF RFID tag approaches the feeding equipment once, it is equivalent to entering the range of the radio frequency signal once, and the UHF RFID reader will communicate with the UHF RFID tag once, and the reader will record the number of communications for each animal and the duration of each communication. By setting reasonable thresholds and algorithms to process and analyze the number of communications and the duration of communications, it can be determined whether each communication represents a valid eating behavior. For example, if the duration of a communication exceeds the set minimum feeding time threshold, then this communication can be considered a valid eating behavior. By counting and analyzing all valid feeding behaviors, key information such as the number of times an animal eats, the frequency of eating, and the duration of each feeding can be obtained.

[0061] In this embodiment, the feeding behavior information of the animal is determined by the number of communications and the communication duration between the tag and the reader / writer installed on the feeding equipment. The entire process is automated without manual intervention, thereby improving supervision efficiency.

[0062] Based on any of the above embodiments, the data set includes body temperature information; the UHF RFID tag is integrated with a temperature collection device;

[0063] The UHF RFID tag is used to monitor the body temperature information of each animal using the temperature collection device, and send the body temperature information to the UHF RFID reader when communicating with the UHF RFID reader.

[0064] Specifically, the temperature acquisition device may be a temperature sensor with a temperature acquisition range of -40°C to 80°C and an accuracy of ±0.2°C. The temperature acquisition device may monitor body temperature in real time or in a fixed time period.

[0065] The temperature acquisition device converts the monitored body temperature data into electrical signals and stores or transmits them through the communication module of the tag. These data are usually expressed in digital form, including timestamps and specific body temperature values.

[0066] When an animal enters the radio frequency range of the UHF RFID reader, the reader will emit a radio frequency signal to activate the tag. After receiving the signal, the tag will start the communication process and send the stored body temperature information to the reader. The body temperature information is transmitted from the tag to the reader wirelessly. This process is fast and reliable, ensuring the real-time and integrity of the data.

[0067] It is understandable that after the reader receives the body temperature data, it will send this data to the feeding device when communicating with the feeding device. The feeding device will associate this data with other data (such as animal ID, location information, and eating behavior information) to build a complete data set.

[0068] In this embodiment, by real-time monitoring of the animal's body temperature information, managers can promptly detect animals with abnormal body temperature and take corresponding treatment measures. Secondly, body temperature information can be used as a basis for formulating and optimizing feeding amounts and feed formulas to better meet the personalized needs of animal breeding.

[0069] Based on any of the above embodiments, the data set includes location information; the UHF RFID reader / writer stores the installation location information of the feeding equipment;

[0070] The UHF RFID reader / writer is specifically used to determine the installation location information as the location information of the animal wearing the UHF RFID tag.

[0071] It is understandable that a feeding device is installed in the animal's activity area, and an ultra-high frequency RFID reader is configured on the feeding device. The reader is pre-stored with the installation location information of the feeding device. When the animal approaches the feeding device and triggers the reader to connect with the tag it wears, the reader will activate and communicate with the tag worn by the animal. The reader uses the pre-stored installation location information of the feeding device and combines the communication record with the tag to directly determine the installation location information as the location information of the animal wearing the tag.

[0072] In this embodiment, through the communication between the RFID reader and the tag, the system can timely capture the location information of the animal that enters the radio frequency range, realize continuous tracking of animal activities, and improve the efficiency and accuracy of animal supervision.

[0073] Based on any of the above embodiments, the server is communicatively connected with a plurality of the feeding devices;

[0074] The server is also used to determine the target feeding equipment according to the position information, and control the target feeding equipment to feed the feed.

[0075] It should be understood that the server establishes a communication connection with multiple feeding devices through wired or wireless means (such as Wi-Fi, 4G / 5G, Internet of Things communication protocol, etc.). These feeding devices are distributed in different geographical locations, but can communicate with the server.

[0076] The location information of the animal can be obtained by communicating with the RFID tag worn on the animal through the UHF RFID reader. This location information will be uploaded to the server. After receiving the location information, the server will perform necessary processing and analysis. For example, the server can determine the target feeding device based on the preset algorithms and rules, combined with the animal's location information, feed consumption, distribution and capacity of the feeding equipment, etc. Once the target feeding device is determined, the server will mark it as a device that will be fed. Then, the server generates corresponding feeding instructions based on the status of the target feeding device and the needs of the animal. These instructions may include the time, quantity, type, etc. of feeding. The server sends the generated feeding instructions to the target feeding device. After receiving the instruction, the target feeding device will immediately start the feeding operation or perform the feeding operation according to the feeding time carried by the instruction. The feeding operation includes steps such as opening the feed bin, adjusting the feeding amount, and starting the feeding mechanism.

[0077] It should be noted that group animals are usually separated and raised in multiple animal activity areas, which are not connected to each other. Each animal activity area may be equipped with one or more feeding devices. If there is only one feeding device installed in an animal activity area, and an animal approaches the device to eat, it is only necessary to determine this feeding device as the target feeding device; if there are multiple feeding devices installed in an animal activity area, it is necessary to compare the animal's location information with the pre-stored feeding device installation location information to determine the target feeding device closest to the animal.

[0078] In this embodiment, by analyzing the animal's location information, the server can control the feeding equipment closest to the animal to feed the animal accurately, reducing the need for manual intervention, improving work efficiency and reducing labor costs.

[0079] Based on any of the above embodiments, the feeding equipment is further used to pre-process the data set; wherein the pre-processing includes merging processing and / or compression processing.

[0080] It should be noted that merging refers to merging multiple related data sets or data records into a more complete data set. In animal husbandry management, there may be data from multiple sources, such as data from different feeding equipment, data from different time points, etc. Through merging, these data can be integrated together to form a more comprehensive and easier to analyze data set. For example, if two feeding devices respectively record the eating behavior data of the same animal at different time points, then the two data sets can be merged to get a more comprehensive understanding of the animal's feeding situation. Alternatively, when the feeding equipment processes different data from different animals, it can merge the same type of data, for example, merge the location information and eating behavior information of different animals separately.

[0081] Compression processing refers to reducing the size of a data set through algorithms and technical means while maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the data as much as possible. In animal husbandry management, data sets may be very large and contain a lot of redundant and repeated information. Through compression processing, the storage space and transmission time of data can be effectively reduced. For example, if a data set contains a large amount of repeated animal location information, a compression algorithm can be used to remove or simplify this repeated information, thereby reducing the size of the data set and improving transmission efficiency.

[0082] In this embodiment, the feeding equipment is not only responsible for providing feed to animals in animal feeding management, but also has simple data processing capabilities. Through pre-processing methods such as merging and compression processing, the efficiency of data analysis can be effectively improved and data storage and transmission can be optimized.

[0083] Based on any of the above embodiments, the server is further used to determine animals with abnormal physical signs that do not meet preset requirements based on the data set, and output abnormal prompts.

[0084] It is understandable that the server, as the core of data processing and analysis, monitors and analyzes various vital signs of animals in real time by receiving data sets from feeding equipment. When it is found based on the data set that the vital signs of an animal do not meet the preset health or behavior standards, the abnormal prompt mechanism will be triggered to send an alarm to the management personnel so that the management personnel can deal with the animals with abnormal signs.

[0085] It should be noted that the preset requirement may be that the effective number of meals is 3 to 5 times, and the body temperature is maintained between 38° C. and 39.5° C. This embodiment does not limit the preset requirement.

[0086] Specifically, the data set includes quantity information, eating behavior information, body temperature information, and location information. The feeding equipment uses wireless communication to transmit the collected data set to the server. The server compares and analyzes data from multiple days. If the animal's daily body temperature fluctuates within the normal range, such as between 38°C and 39.5°C, but the body temperature continues to be high on a certain day or during a certain period of time, or if the animal is inactive for a period of time and eats less, then the server will give corresponding abnormal condition reminders such as fever, loss of appetite, and mental depression, so that the management personnel can deal with them in a targeted and timely manner.

[0087] In this embodiment, through real-time monitoring and precise analysis and identification, health problems or other abnormal conditions of animals can be discovered in a timely manner, thereby prompting users to take timely and effective measures.

[0088] Based on any of the above embodiments, the server is equipped with an animal behavior analysis model;

[0089] The server is also used to analyze the data set using the animal behavior analysis model to obtain the behavior pattern analysis results and preference analysis results of the animal.

[0090] It should be noted that the animal behavior analysis model can be in the form of any one or more combinations of the following:

[0091] Rule-based models simulate animal behavior by setting a series of rules;

[0092] Statistical models use statistical methods to model and analyze animal behavior data. Statistical models can reveal the statistical laws of animal behavior, such as distribution characteristics, change trends, etc.

[0093] Machine learning models, through training on large amounts of animal monitoring data, can automatically identify and extract behavioral features, and then classify and predict animal behavior;

[0094] A deep learning model is a type of machine learning model. It uses deep neural networks to perform high-level feature extraction and representation of animal monitoring data. It can capture the subtle characteristics and potential laws of animal behavior, thereby obtaining behavioral pattern analysis and preference analysis results of animals.

[0095] Specifically, the animal behavior analysis model uses machine learning algorithms to analyze the behavior and preferences of regulated animals in different pastures, providing data reference for animal supervision.

[0096] It should be understood that the behavior pattern analysis results refer to the conclusions drawn about the animal's behavioral characteristics by the server through the analysis of animal monitoring data by the animal behavior analysis model. These conclusions may include the animal's activity patterns, rest time, eating patterns, etc. Through the behavior pattern analysis results, managers can have a deeper understanding of the animal's behavioral characteristics and formulate more scientific feeding strategies. For example, if the analysis results show that an animal is active at night, the manager can adjust the feeding time to ensure that the animal can get enough feed during the active period.

[0097] The result of preference analysis refers to the conclusion drawn by the server about the animal's preference for factors such as feed and environment through the analysis of the animal's preference data by the animal behavior analysis model. These conclusions are helpful for optimizing the feeding environment and improving feed utilization. For example, if the analysis results show that a certain animal has a higher preference for a certain type of feed, the manager can adjust the feed formula and increase the proportion of this type of feed to meet the animal's taste needs. At the same time, the result of preference analysis can also be used to guide the optimization of the feeding environment, such as adjusting conditions such as lighting and temperature to create a more comfortable living environment.

[0098] In this embodiment, the server is equipped with an animal behavior analysis model, and uses it to analyze the data set. The obtained behavior pattern analysis results and preference analysis results help to achieve personalized animal supervision.

[0099] Based on any of the above embodiments, the feeding device is further used to periodically send data acquisition instructions to the UHF RFID reader;

[0100] The UHF RFID reader / writer is further used to send the data set to the feeding equipment in response to the data acquisition instruction.

[0101] Specifically, the feeding equipment will automatically query the reader at a certain time interval (such as every hour, every day, etc., which is not limited in this embodiment), send data acquisition instructions to the reader, and request to obtain certain data. This periodic query can ensure the real-time and accuracy of the data, and help managers understand the status of the animals in a timely manner.

[0102] It should be noted that the time when the UHF RFID reader communicates with the UHF RFID tag to obtain animal monitoring data and the time when the data set is sent to the feeding device can be consistent or inconsistent. The reader can send the data set obtained at the same time to the feeding device in real time, or it can merge and / or compress the obtained monitoring data and store it in the local memory, waiting for the data acquisition instruction. When the data acquisition instruction is received, the data set required by the instruction is called out from the local memory and sent to the feeding device.

[0103] In this embodiment, the feeding equipment periodically obtains the monitoring data of the animal from the reader / writer, which ensures the real-time nature of the data and helps to improve the efficiency of animal supervision.

[0104] In several embodiments provided in the present application, it should be understood that the disclosed devices and methods can also be implemented in other ways. The device embodiments described above are merely schematic. For example, the flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings show the possible architecture, functions and operations of the devices, methods and computer program products according to multiple embodiments of the present application. In this regard, each box in the flowchart or block diagram can represent a module, a program segment or a part of a code, and the module, a program segment or a part of a code contains one or more executable instructions for implementing the specified logical function. It should also be noted that in some alternative implementations, the functions marked in the box can also occur in a different order from the order marked in the accompanying drawings. For example, two consecutive boxes can actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they can sometimes be executed in the opposite order, depending on the functions involved. It should also be noted that each box in the block diagram and / or flowchart, and the combination of boxes in the block diagram and / or flowchart can be implemented with a dedicated hardware-based system that performs a specified function or action, or can be implemented with a combination of dedicated hardware and computer instructions.

[0105] In addition, the functional modules in the various embodiments of the present application may be integrated together to form an independent part, or each module may exist separately, or two or more modules may be integrated to form an independent part.

[0106] If the functions are implemented in the form of software function modules and sold or used as independent products, they can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of the present application can be essentially or partly embodied in the form of a software product that contributes to the prior art. The computer software product is stored in a storage medium, including several instructions to enable a computer device (which can be a personal computer, a server, or a network device, etc.) to perform all or part of the steps of the methods described in each embodiment of the present application. The aforementioned storage medium includes: various media that can store program codes, such as a USB flash drive, a mobile hard disk, a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a magnetic disk or an optical disk.

[0107] The above description is only an embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present application. For those skilled in the art, the present application may have various changes and variations. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present application should be included in the scope of protection of the present application. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters represent similar items in the following drawings, so once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined and explained in the subsequent drawings.

[0108] The above is only a specific implementation of the present application, but the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto. Any technician familiar with the technical field can easily think of changes or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in the present application, which should be included in the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the present application should be based on the protection scope of the claims.

[0109] It should be noted that, in this article, relational terms such as first and second, etc. are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "include", "comprise" or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. In the absence of further restrictions, the elements defined by the sentence "comprise a ..." do not exclude the existence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or device including the elements.

Claims

1. A group animal supervision system, characterized in that: The system includes an ultra-high frequency RFID tag worn on the animal, an ultra-high frequency RFID reader / writer, a feeding device, and a server; wherein the feeding device is located within the radio frequency signal range of the ultra-high frequency RFID reader / writer; The UHF RFID reader / writer is used to simultaneously communicate with the UHF RFID tags worn by all target animals within the range of the radio frequency signal to obtain a data set including monitoring data of each target animal; the monitoring data indicates the location and / or physiological behavior of the target animal; The feeding device is used to send the data set collected by the UHF RFID reader to the server; The server is used to visually display the data set.

2. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that The data set includes quantitative information; The UHF RFID reader / writer is specifically used to determine the quantity information according to the number of the UHF RFID tags in communication interaction.

3. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that The data set includes eating behavior information; The UHF RFID reader / writer is specifically used to determine the eating behavior information according to the number of communications and the communication duration with the UHF RFID tag.

4. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that The data set includes body temperature information; the UHF RFID tag is integrated with a temperature acquisition device; The UHF RFID tag is used to monitor the body temperature information of each animal using the temperature collection device, and send the body temperature information to the UHF RFID reader when communicating with the UHF RFID reader.

5. The system according to claim 1, wherein: The data set includes location information; the UHF RFID reader / writer stores the installation location information of the feeding equipment; The UHF RFID reader / writer is specifically used to determine the installation location information as the location information of the animal wearing the UHF RFID tag.

6. The system according to claim 5, characterized in that The server is communicatively connected with a plurality of the feeding devices; The server is also used to determine the target feeding equipment according to the position information, and control the target feeding equipment to feed the feed.

7. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that The feeding device is further used to pre-process the data set; wherein the pre-processing includes merging processing and / or compression processing.

8. The system of claim 1, wherein: The server is also used to determine animals with abnormal physical signs that do not meet preset requirements based on the data set, and output abnormal prompts.

9. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that The server is equipped with an animal behavior analysis model; The server is also used to analyze the data set using the animal behavior analysis model to obtain the behavior pattern analysis results and preference analysis results of the animal.

10. The system according to claim 1, wherein: The feeding device is also used to periodically send data acquisition instructions to the UHF RFID reader; The UHF RFID reader / writer is further used to send the data set to the feeding equipment in response to the data acquisition instruction.

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