Method and device for improving physiological state of fed animal through light stimulation

Abstract

The invention aims to provide a method and a device for improving the physiological status of fed animals. The present invention improves the physiological state of a raised animal by irradiating the raised animal with light of a specific wavelength region such as purple light by flickering at, for example, a specific flicker frequency using a light irradiation device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a method and a device for improving the physiological state of farmed animals through light stimulation, and specifically, to a method and a device for improving the physiological state of farmed animals through light stimulation by irradiating light in a specific wavelength region such as purple light at a constant light or a specific flashing frequency. Background Art

[0002] Human beings raise various types of animals for various purposes. When raising animals, humans expect that the physiological state of the animal remains good. And, expect to keep the physiological state of the animal in good condition by a simple method. However, the method of simply improving the physiological state of the raised animals is less, for example, the nutritional supplement for realizing the improvement of the brain function of old dogs and old cats is sold, but the equipment with the same purpose has not yet been developed. In addition, compared with 10 years ago, the average life span of dogs and cats is extended by more than 1 year (equivalent to about 4 years old of human age), and thus, the medical expenses of elderly pets are compared with 10 years ago, and dogs increase by 9% and cats increase by 6%. For example, it is considered that by improving the physiological state of the brain function of the raised animals, the quality of life (QOL) of the raised animals can be improved, and the medical burden of the breeder is reduced. The demand for simply improving the physiological state of the raised animals is becoming increasingly urgent.

[0003] The inventor team recently made an interesting report on the effect of ultraviolet light on the eyes. For example, in Patent Document 1 and Non-Patent Document 1, it is proposed that light in a specific wavelength region is effective in preventing and suppressing myopia. Against the background that the number of myopic people is still increasing worldwide, this technology is highly anticipated. In addition, ultraviolet light has been shown to enhance choroidal and cerebral blood flow. In recent years, the effects of light on the human body have been studied from various viewpoints, and reports have been made based on new insights. For example, studies have been reported on improving circadian rhythms through sunlight exposure (Non-Patent Document 1) and that light emitted from LED lighting and LED-backlit liquid crystal displays has a significant effect on the body and mind (Non-Patent Document 2).

[0004] Prior art literature

[0005] Patent Literature

[0006] Patent document 1: WO2015 / 186723A1

[0007] Non-patent literature

[0008] Non-patent literature 1: Megumi Hatori, Kazuo Tsubota, Anti-aging medicine - Journal of the Japanese Society of Anti-aging Medicine, Vol. 11, No. 3, 065(385)-072(392), (2015)

[0009] Non-patent document 2: Kazuo Tsubota, “The threat of blue light to biological clocks”, Shueisha, published on November 20, 2013 Summary of the invention

[0010] Problem that the invention aims to solve

[0011] One of the objects of the present invention is to provide a method for improving the physiological state of farmed animals and a device for improving the physiological state of farmed animals.

[0012] Solutions for solving problems

[0013] The inventor team found that by irradiating a domestic animal, for example, the eyes of a domestic animal with light in a specific wavelength region, the physiological state of the domestic animal can be improved, thereby completing the present invention. That is, the present invention provides a method for improving the physiological state of a domestic animal by irradiating a domestic animal with light in a specific wavelength region. Preferably, a method for improving the physiological state of a domestic animal by irradiating a domestic animal with purple light (VL) that is always on or flashes at a specific wavelength is provided.

[0014] In addition, in one embodiment, the present invention provides a method for improving the physiological state of a farmed animal by controlling a light irradiation device to irradiate light of a specific wavelength region to a target object. In some embodiments, the method includes irradiating light of a specific wavelength region to a target object through a light irradiation device, thereby improving the physiological state of a farmed animal. The light irradiation device includes: a light source, which can irradiate light of a specific wavelength region to the farmed animal at a constant light or a specific flickering frequency; and a control unit, which controls the irradiation of the light of the light source, for example, controls the flickering frequency of the light source.

[0015] In another embodiment, the present invention provides a component, characterized in that the component is built into or attached to the device or appliance and can be replaced.

[0016] In yet another embodiment, the present invention also provides a method or system for replacing, repairing or maintaining the device, appliance or component.

[0017] That is, the present invention is as follows.

[0018] [Technical solution 1]

[0019] A method for improving the physiological state of a domesticated animal comprises using a light irradiation device to irradiate the domesticated animal with light in a specific wavelength region.

[0020] [Technical Solution 2]

[0021] The method according to Technical Solution 1, wherein the improvement of the physiological state of the farmed animal helps to achieve the purpose of raising the farmed animal.

[0022] [Technical Solution 3]

[0023] The method according to technical solution 1, wherein the improvement in the physiological state of the farmed animal is selected from the group consisting of: extension of the survival period of the farmed animal, improvement of the activity of the farmed animal, improvement of the appearance of the farmed animal and improvement of the physiological function of the farmed animal.

[0024] [Technical Solution 4]

[0025] According to the method described in Technical Solution 3, the extension of the survival period of the farmed animals is the extension of the survival period of the farmed animals in a healthy state.

[0026] [Technical Solution 5]

[0027] The method according to Technical Solution 3, wherein the improvement in the activity of the farmed animals is an improvement in the amount or quality of the activity of the farmed animals.

[0028] [Technical Solution 6]

[0029] The method according to Technical Solution 3, wherein the improvement in the activities of the farmed animals is selected from the group consisting of: improvement in the walking of the farmed animals, improvement in the activities of the farmed animals when awake, improvement in the daytime activities of the farmed animals, improvement in the nighttime activities of the farmed animals, improvement in the sleep of the farmed animals, and improvement in the products obtained from the farmed animals.

[0030] [Technical Solution 7]

[0031] The method according to Technical Solution 6, wherein the improvement in the animal's waking activities is an improvement in the animal's waking time.

[0032] [Technical Solution 8]

[0033] The method according to Technical Solution 6, wherein the improvement of the products obtained by raising animals refers to the improvement of the quantity or quality of the products obtained by raising animals.

[0034] [Technical Solution 9]

[0035] The method according to Technical Solution 6, wherein the products obtained from the farmed animals are selected from the group consisting of the following products: the farmed animals themselves, the offspring of the farmed animals, the eggs of the farmed animals, and the fresh milk produced by the farmed animals.

[0036] [Technical Solution 10]

[0037] The method according to technical solution 3, wherein the improvement of the appearance of the domesticated animal is selected from the group consisting of: improvement of the smoothness of the domesticated animal's hair, improvement of the hue of the domesticated animal's hair color, and improvement of the domesticated animal's behavioral habits.

[0038] [Technical Solution 11]

[0039] The method according to Technical Solution 3, wherein the improvement in the physiological function of the farmed animal refers to the improvement in the brain function or digestive function of the farmed animal.

[0040] [Technical Solution 12]

[0041] According to the method described in Technical Solution 1, the light irradiation device includes: a light source that can irradiate light in a specific wavelength region to the target object at a constant light or a specific flashing frequency; and a control unit that controls the light irradiation of the light source.

[0042] [Technical Solution 13]

[0043] The method according to Technical Solution 1, wherein the light is purple light.

[0044] [Technical Solution 14]

[0045] The method according to Technical Solution 1, wherein the specific wavelength region includes 360 to 400 nm.

[0046] [Technical Solution 15]

[0047] The method according to Technical Solution 1, wherein the specific wavelength region includes approximately 380 nm.

[0048] [Technical Solution 16]

[0049] The method according to Technical Solution 1 is characterized in that the light is irradiated constantly or flashes at a specific flashing frequency.

[0050] [Technical Solution 17]

[0051] The method described in Technical Solution 16, wherein the flashing frequency is 30 to 150 Hz.

[0052] [Technical Solution 18]

[0053] The method described in Technical Solution 16, wherein the flashing frequency is 35 to 60 Hz.

[0054] [Technical Solution 19]

[0055] The method according to Technical Solution 16, wherein the flashing frequency is 40 Hz.

[0056] [Technical Solution 20]

[0057] The method according to Technical Solution 1 is characterized in that the light is irradiated during the day.

[0058] [Technical Solution 21]

[0059] The method according to Technical Solution 1 is characterized in that the light irradiation is more than 1 hour.

[0060] [Technical Solution 22]

[0061] According to the method of technical solution 1, the light irradiation method is: the irradiance of the light irradiated to the eyes of the farmed animals is 0.5 to 5000 μW / cm 2 within the range.

[0062] [Technical Solution 23]

[0063] The method according to Technical Solution 1 is characterized in that the light irradiation is more than 1 hour.

[0064] [Technical Solution 24]

[0065] According to the method described in Technical Solution 1, the light irradiation device is: glasses with light sources, eyeglass frames or goggles, desktop light sources, light sources mounted on mobile terminals, light sources installed in front of the face or light sources installed near the face, portable light sources, indoor lighting, table lamps or feeding machines with light sources.

[0066] [Technical Solution 25]

[0067] A device for improving the physiological state of a domesticated animal by irradiating the animal with light in a specific wavelength region.

[0068] [Technical Solution 26]

[0069] The device according to technical solution 25, wherein the device has a light source for irradiating light in the specific wavelength region, and the light source irradiates light in the specific wavelength region at a constant light or a specific flashing frequency.

[0070] [Technical Solution 27]

[0071] According to the device described in Technical Solution 25, the device also has a control unit for controlling the light emission.

[0072] [Technical Solution 28]

[0073] According to the device described in Technical Solution 27, the control unit changes and executes the irradiation conditions selected from the flashing frequency, irradiance, irradiation time, irradiation start time and irradiation end time in the specific wavelength region by sending and receiving with an isolated controller such as a mobile terminal.

[0074] [Technical Solution 29]

[0075] The device according to technical solution 25 has a light source for irradiating light in the specific wavelength region and a driving circuit for driving the light source.

[0076] [Technical Solution 30]

[0077] According to the device of technical solution 29, the driving circuit includes:

[0078] at least one processor communicatively coupled to the light source and to the at least one memory; and

[0079] At least one memory for storing instructions executable by the processor.

[0080] [Technical Solution 31]

[0081] According to the device of technical solution 25, the improvement of the physiological state of the farmed animal helps to achieve the purpose of raising the farmed animal.

[0082] [Technical Solution 32]

[0083] According to the device of technical solution 25, the improvement of the physiological state of the farmed animal is selected from the group consisting of: extension of the survival period of the farmed animal, improvement of the activity of the farmed animal, improvement of the appearance of the farmed animal and improvement of the physiological function of the farmed animal.

[0084] [Technical Solution 33]

[0085] According to the device of technical solution 32, the extension of the survival period of the farmed animals is the extension of the survival period of the farmed animals in a healthy state.

[0086] [Technical Solution 34]

[0087] According to the device of technical solution 32, the improvement of the activity of the farmed animals is the improvement of the activity amount or activity quality of the farmed animals.

[0088] [Technical Solution 35]

[0089] According to the device of technical solution 32, the improvement of the activity of the farmed animals is selected from the group consisting of: improvement of the walking of the farmed animals, improvement of the activity of the farmed animals when awake, improvement of the daytime activity of the farmed animals, improvement of the nighttime activity of the farmed animals, improvement of the sleep of the farmed animals and improvement of the products obtained from the farmed animals.

[0090] [Technical Solution 36]

[0091] According to the device of technical solution 35, the improvement of the activity of the domesticated animal while awake refers to the improvement of the awake time of the domesticated animal.

[0092] [Technical Solution 37]

[0093] According to the device described in Technical Solution 35, the improvement of the products obtained by raising animals refers to the improvement of the quantity or quality of the products obtained by raising animals.

[0094] [Technical Solution 38]

[0095] According to the device described in Technical Solution 35, the products obtained from the farmed animals are selected from the group consisting of the following products: the farmed animals themselves, the offspring of the farmed animals, the eggs of the farmed animals, and the fresh milk produced by the farmed animals.

[0096] [Technical Solution 39]

[0097] According to the device of technical solution 32, the improvement of the appearance of the domesticated animal is selected from the group consisting of: improvement of the smoothness of the domesticated animal's hair, improvement of the hue of the domesticated animal's hair color, and improvement of the behavioral habits of the domesticated animal.

[0098] [Technical Solution 40]

[0099] According to the device described in Technical Solution 32, the improvement of the physiological function of the farmed animal refers to the improvement of the brain function or digestive function of the farmed animal.

[0100] [Technical Solution 41]

[0101] The device according to technical solution 25, wherein the light is purple light.

[0102] [Technical Solution 42]

[0103] According to the device of technical solution 25, the specific wavelength region includes 360 to 400 nm.

[0104] [Technical Solution 43]

[0105] An apparatus according to Technical Solution 25, wherein the specific wavelength region includes approximately 380 nm.

[0106] [Technical Solution 44]

[0107] According to the device of technical solution 26, the flashing frequency is 30 to 150 Hz.

[0108] [Technical Solution 45]

[0109] According to the device of technical solution 26, the flashing frequency is 35 to 60 Hz.

[0110] [Technical Solution 46]

[0111] A device according to Technical Solution 26, wherein the flashing frequency is 40 Hz.

[0112] [Technical Solution 47]

[0113] The device according to Technical Solution 25 is characterized in that the light is irradiated during the day.

[0114] [Technical Solution 48]

[0115] The device according to technical solution 25, wherein the light irradiation is more than 1 hour.

[0116] [Technical Solution 49]

[0117] According to the device of technical solution 25, the light irradiation method is: the irradiance of the light irradiated to the eyes of the farmed animals is 0.5 to 5000 μW / cm 2 within the range.

[0118] [Technical Solution 50]

[0119] The device according to technical solution 25 is characterized in that the light irradiation is more than 1 hour.

[0120] [Technical Solution 51]

[0121] According to the device described in technical solution 25, the device is glasses with light sources, eyeglass frames or goggles, desktop light sources, light sources mounted on mobile terminals, light sources installed in front of the face or light sources installed near the face, portable light sources, indoor lighting, table lamps or feeding machines with light sources.

[0122] [Technical Solution 52]

[0123] The device according to technical solution 25 is characterized in that, while irradiating the light in the specific wavelength region, light, sound, vibration, magnetic field or electric field in other wavelength regions is also imparted.

[0124] [Technical Solution 53]

[0125] A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions, wherein when the instructions are executed by a processor, the following steps can be performed:

[0126] The computer readable medium controls a device including a light source and a control unit, wherein:

[0127] The light source can irradiate the farmed animals with light of a specific wavelength region at a constant light level or at a specific flashing frequency;

[0128] The control unit controls the flashing frequency of the light source;

[0129] Step 1: Control the device so that the control unit controls the flashing frequency of the light source to be within the range of 0 Hz or 30 to 150 Hz;

[0130] Step 2: Control the device so that the light source irradiates the animals with light in the wavelength range of 360 to 400 nm.

[0131] [Technical Solution 54]

[0132] A device for improving the physiological state of farmed animals by light stimulation, wherein the device has glass, eyeglass lenses or contact lenses that allow violet light to pass through.

[0133] [Technical Solution 55]

[0134] A component, characterized in that the component is built into or attached to the device described in technical solution 25 and can be replaced.

[0135] [Technical Solution 56]

[0136] A component, characterized in that the component is built into or attached to the device described in technical solution 54 and can be replaced.

[0137] [Technical Solution 57]

[0138] A system for replacing, repairing or maintaining the device described in technical solution 25.

[0139] [Technical Solution 58]

[0140] A system for replacing, repairing or maintaining the apparatus described in technical solution 54.

[0141] [Technical Solution 59]

[0142] A system for replacing, repairing or maintaining the components described in technical solution 55 or 56.

[0143] [Technical Solution 60]

[0144] A method for replacing, repairing or maintaining the device described in technical solution 25.

[0145] [Technical Solution 61]

[0146] A method for replacing, repairing or maintaining the apparatus described in technical solution 54.

[0147] [Technical Solution 62]

[0148] A method for replacing, repairing or maintaining the components described in technical solution 55 or 56. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0149] Figure 1 This is an example of ultraviolet glasses that irradiate ultraviolet light.

[0150] Figure 2 It is a graph showing the relationship between the spectral irradiance and wavelength of light from a violet fluorescent lamp.

[0151] Figure 3 It is the spectrum of an LED with a peak wavelength of 375nm.

[0152] Figure 4 It is a block diagram of one embodiment of the biological function control device according to the present invention.

[0153] Figure 5 It is a graph comparing the time dogs were awake after being exposed to purple light to the time dogs were awake before exposure.

[0154] Figure 6 This is a graph comparing the amount of walking of dogs after exposure to ultraviolet light with the amount of walking of dogs before exposure.

[0155] Figure 7 This is a diagram showing the timetable of cognitive function evaluation, ophthalmological examination before and after ultraviolet light irradiation, and health diagnosis performed in Example 4.

[0156] Figure 8 This is a diagram showing evaluation items used in the evaluation of cognitive function performed in Example 4.

[0157] Fig. 9 This is a diagram showing evaluation items used in the evaluation of cognitive function performed in Example 4.

[0158] Fig.10 This is a graph showing the increase in daytime activity during the ultraviolet light irradiation period.

[0159] Fig.11 This is a graph showing the decrease in nighttime activity during the ultraviolet light exposure period.

[0160] Fig.12 This is a graph showing the decrease in cognitive dysfunction syndrome score during ultraviolet light irradiation. In addition, the 3rd and 4th digits of the horizontal axis represent the measurement date. For example, 716 represents July 16.

[0161] Fig.13 This is a graph showing the decrease in cognitive dysfunction syndrome score during ultraviolet light irradiation. In addition, the 3rd and 4th digits of the horizontal axis represent the measurement date. For example, 716 represents July 16.

[0162] Fig.14This is a graph showing the decrease in cognitive dysfunction syndrome score during ultraviolet light irradiation. In addition, the 3rd and 4th digits of the horizontal axis represent the measurement date. For example, 716 represents July 16. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0163] The improvement of the physiological state of the farmed animals involved in the present invention, for example, such improvement helps to achieve the purpose of raising the farmed animals. The purpose of raising farmed animals can be exemplified by obtaining products through the farmed animals and raising them as pets. In addition, in this specification, "product" refers to the income produced by something (farmed animals). As products produced by farmed animals, for example, in addition to the farmed animals themselves, they can also be the offspring of farmed animals, eggs of farmed animals, fresh milk produced by farmed animals, etc. When the product produced by the farmed animals is the farmed animals themselves, for example, the farmed animals are edible farmed animals.

[0164] Examples of the improvement of the physiological state of domestic animals involved in the present invention include extension of the life span of domestic animals, improvement of the activities of domestic animals, improvement of the appearance of domestic animals, and improvement of the physiological functions of domestic animals.

[0165] The extension of the survival period of the domesticated animals may be, for example, the extension of the life span of the domesticated animals, or the extension of the survival time of the domesticated animals in a healthy state. The extension of the survival period of the domesticated animals is not only reflected by the actual survival time of the animals, but can also be clarified by comparing the average actual survival time of the group to which the domesticated animals belong, for example.

[0166] As an improvement in the activity of farmed animals, for example, in addition to the improvement in the amount of activity of farmed animals, it can also be the improvement in the quality of the activity of farmed animals. As an improvement in the amount of activity of farmed animals, it can be cited that the amount of activity of farmed animals deviates from that of healthy farmed animals, and the amount of activity of farmed animals is close to the amount of activity of healthy farmed animals. As farmed animals whose amount of activity deviates from that of healthy farmed animals, for example, it can be farmed animals whose amount of activity is less than that of healthy farmed animals. The improvement in the amount of activity of farmed animals, for example, when the amount of activity is represented by a numerical value, is made clear by the change of the numerical value. The amount of activity can be measured using commercially available animal activity meters such as PLUS CYCLE (Japan Animal High Medical Center Co., Ltd., Japan). As an improvement in the quality of the activity of farmed animals, it can be cited that the activity pattern of farmed animals deviates from that of healthy farmed animals, and the activity pattern of farmed animals is close to the activity pattern of healthy farmed animals. In addition, as an improvement in the quality of the activity of farmed animals, it can be cited that the quality of the activity of farmed animals for the purpose of raising the farmed animals is improved. When the purpose of raising the domesticated animal is to produce a product, the improvement in the quality of the domesticated animal's activities for the purpose of raising the domesticated animal may be, for example, an improvement in the quantity or quality of the product. When the purpose of raising the domesticated animal is to raise it as a pet, the improvement in the quality of the domesticated animal's activities for the purpose of raising the domesticated animal may be, for example, an improvement in the quality of the animal's behavioral habits such as liveliness, likability, and cuteness.

[0167] Examples of the improvement of the activities of domesticated animals include improvement of the walking of domesticated animals, improvement of the activities of domesticated animals while awake, improvement of the activities of domesticated animals during the day, improvement of the activities of domesticated animals at night, improvement of the sleep of domesticated animals, and improvement of products obtained from domesticated animals.

[0168] Examples of improvements in the walking of domesticated animals include: improvements in the frequency of domesticated animals' walking, improvements in the distance of domesticated animals' walking, improvements in the form of domesticated animals' walking, etc. Examples of improvements in the walking of domesticated animals include domesticated animals whose walking frequency, distance or form deviates from those of healthy domesticated animals, and domesticated animals whose walking frequency, distance or form is close to that of healthy domesticated animals, etc. Examples of domesticated animals whose walking frequency, distance or form deviates from those of healthy domesticated animals include domesticated animals whose walking frequency, distance or form is insufficient compared to healthy domesticated animals, etc. Examples of domesticated animals whose walking frequency, distance or form is insufficient compared to healthy domesticated animals include aged domesticated animals, etc.

[0169] Examples of the improvement of the awake activity of the animal include improvement of the amount of awake activity of the animal, improvement of the quality of the awake activity of the animal, improvement of the awake time of the animal, and the like.

[0170] As examples of improvement in the amount of waking activity of domesticated animals, examples include domesticated animals whose amount of waking activity deviates from that of healthy domesticated animals, and whose amount of waking activity is close to that of healthy domesticated animals. As examples of domesticated animals whose amount of waking activity deviates from that of healthy domesticated animals, examples include domesticated animals whose amount of waking activity is insufficient compared to healthy domesticated animals. As examples of domesticated animals whose amount of waking activity is insufficient compared to healthy domesticated animals, examples include aged domesticated animals. The improvement in the amount of waking activity of domesticated animals is, for example, made clear by changes in the numerical value when the amount of activity can be expressed by a numerical value.

[0171] As an example of improving the quality of the awake activities of domesticated animals, an example of improving the awake activity patterns of domesticated animals that deviate from those of healthy domesticated animals and whose awake activity patterns are close to those of healthy domesticated animals can be cited. In addition, as an example of improving the quality of the awake activities of domesticated animals, an example of improving the quality of the awake activities of domesticated animals with respect to the purpose of raising the domesticated animals can be cited. When the purpose of raising the domesticated animals is to raise them as pets, as an example of improving the quality of the awake activities of domesticated animals with respect to the purpose of raising the domesticated animals, an example of improving the quality of the awake behavior habits with respect to the awake activity, awake likability, awake cuteness, etc. can be cited.

[0172] Examples of improving the awake time of farmed animals include farmed animals whose awake time deviates from that of healthy farmed animals and whose awake time approaches that of healthy farmed animals. Examples of farmed animals whose awake time deviates from that of healthy farmed animals include farmed animals whose awake time is shortened compared to healthy farmed animals. Examples of farmed animals whose awake time is shortened compared to healthy farmed animals include aged farmed animals.

[0173] Examples of the improvement of the daytime activity of domesticated animals include improvement of the amount of daytime activity of domesticated animals and improvement of the quality of daytime activity of domesticated animals.

[0174] As examples of improving the daytime activity of farmed animals, examples include: farmed animals whose daytime activity deviates from that of healthy farmed animals, whose daytime activity approaches that of healthy farmed animals, etc. As examples of farmed animals whose daytime activity deviates from that of healthy farmed animals, examples include farmed animals whose daytime activity is insufficient compared to healthy farmed animals, etc. As examples of farmed animals whose daytime activity is insufficient compared to healthy farmed animals, examples include aged farmed animals, etc. The improvement of the daytime activity of farmed animals is, for example, clear by changes in the numerical value when the activity is expressed by a numerical value.

[0175] Examples of improving the quality of daytime activities of domesticated animals include: domesticated animals with daytime activity patterns that deviate from those of healthy domesticated animals have daytime activity patterns that are close to those of healthy domesticated animals. In addition, examples of improving the quality of daytime activities of domesticated animals include: improving the quality of daytime activities of domesticated animals for the purpose of raising the domesticated animals. When the purpose of raising the domesticated animals is to raise them as pets, examples of improving the quality of daytime activities of domesticated animals for the purpose of raising the domesticated animals include: improving the quality of daytime behavioral habits such as daytime liveliness, ease of daytime feeding, ease of daytime excretion behavior management, daytime likability, and daytime cuteness.

[0176] Examples of the improvement of the nighttime activity of domesticated animals include improvement of the amount of nighttime activity of domesticated animals and improvement of the quality of nighttime activity of domesticated animals.

[0177] As examples of improving the nighttime activity of domesticated animals, examples include domesticated animals whose nighttime activity deviates from that of healthy domesticated animals, and whose nighttime activity approaches that of healthy domesticated animals. As examples of domesticated animals whose nighttime activity deviates from that of healthy domesticated animals, examples include domesticated animals whose nighttime activity is excessive compared to healthy domesticated animals. As examples of domesticated animals whose nighttime activity is excessive compared to healthy domesticated animals, examples include aged domesticated animals. The improvement of the nighttime activity of domesticated animals is, for example, when the activity is represented by a numerical value, the improvement is made clear by a change in the numerical value.

[0178] Examples of improving the quality of nocturnal activity of domesticated animals include: domesticated animals with a nighttime activity pattern that deviates from that of healthy domesticated animals, and having a nighttime activity pattern that approaches that of healthy domesticated animals. In addition, examples of improving the quality of nocturnal activity of domesticated animals include: improving the quality of nocturnal activity of domesticated animals for the purpose of raising the domesticated animals. When the purpose of raising the domesticated animals is to raise them as pets, examples of improving the quality of nocturnal activity of domesticated animals for the purpose of raising the domesticated animals include: improving the quality of nocturnal activity such as quietness at night, suppressing useless barking at night, suppressing wandering at night, and improving inappropriate excretion behavior at night.

[0179] Examples of the improvement of the sleep of domesticated animals include improvement of the amount of sleep of domesticated animals, improvement of the quality of sleep of domesticated animals, improvement of the activity of domesticated animals during sleep, and the like.

[0180] As examples of improving the amount of sleep in farmed animals, examples include farmed animals whose sleep amount deviates from that of healthy farmed animals and whose sleep amount is close to that of healthy farmed animals. As examples of farmed animals whose sleep amount deviates from that of healthy farmed animals, examples include farmed animals whose sleep amount is too much or too little compared to healthy farmed animals. As examples of farmed animals whose sleep amount is too much or too little compared to healthy farmed animals, examples include aged farmed animals. The improvement in the amount of sleep in farmed animals is, for example, made clear by changes in the numerical value when the sleep amount is represented by a numerical value.

[0181] As examples of improving the sleep quality of farmed animals, examples include farmed animals whose sleep forms deviate from those of healthy farmed animals and whose sleep forms are close to those of healthy farmed animals. As examples of farmed animals whose sleep forms deviate from those of healthy farmed animals, examples include farmed animals whose sleep forms are deteriorated compared to healthy farmed animals. As examples of farmed animals whose sleep forms are deteriorated compared to healthy farmed animals, examples include farmed animals with excessive activity during sleep and aged farmed animals. The improvement of the sleep quality of farmed animals is, for example, when the sleep quality is represented by a numerical value, it is made clear by changes in the numerical value.

[0182] Examples of the improvement of the sleeping activity of domestic animals include improvement of the amount of sleeping activity of domestic animals and improvement of the quality of sleeping activity of domestic animals.

[0183] As examples of improving the amount of activity during sleep of domesticated animals, examples include domesticated animals whose amount of activity during sleep deviates from that of healthy domesticated animals, and whose amount of activity during sleep is close to that of healthy domesticated animals. As examples of domesticated animals whose amount of activity during sleep deviates from that of healthy domesticated animals, examples include domesticated animals whose amount of activity during sleep is excessive compared to healthy domesticated animals. As examples of domesticated animals whose amount of activity during sleep is excessive compared to healthy domesticated animals, examples include aged domesticated animals. The improvement of the amount of activity during sleep of domesticated animals is, for example, made clear by changes in a numerical value when the amount of activity during sleep is represented by a numerical value.

[0184] As examples of improving the quality of activity during sleep of domesticated animals, examples include domesticated animals whose activity patterns during sleep deviate from those of healthy domesticated animals, and whose activity patterns during sleep are close to those of healthy domesticated animals. As examples of domesticated animals whose activity patterns during sleep deviate from those of healthy domesticated animals, examples include domesticated animals whose activity patterns during sleep deteriorate compared to healthy domesticated animals. As examples of domesticated animals whose activity patterns during sleep deteriorate compared to healthy domesticated animals, examples include aged domesticated animals. The improvement in the quality of activity during sleep of domesticated animals is, for example, made clear by changes in numerical values ​​when the quality of activity during sleep is represented by numerical values.

[0185] As an improvement in the product obtained by the farmed animal, the improvement in the quantity or quality of the product produced by the farmed animal can be cited. The improvement in the quantity or quality of the product produced by the farmed animal is clarified by, for example, comparing it with the quantity or quality of the product produced by the farmed animal before. In addition, the improvement in the quantity or quality of the product produced by the farmed animal is clarified by, for example, comparing it with the average of the group quantity or quality of the product produced by the group of farmed animals to which the farmed animal belongs. In addition, as an improvement in the quality of the product produced by the farmed animal, the improvement in quality for the purpose of raising the farmed animal can be cited. The purpose of raising the farmed animal here is, for example, not the subjective purpose of a specific person who raises the farmed animal, but the general and abstract purpose of the group of farmed animals to which the farmed animal belongs. As the product produced by the farmed animal with improved production, in addition to the farmed animal itself, the offspring of the farmed animal, the eggs of the farmed animal, the fresh milk produced by the farmed animal, etc. can also be listed. When the product produced by the farmed animal with improved production is the farmed animal itself, for example, the farmed animal is an edible farmed animal.

[0186] Examples of improvements to the appearance of domesticated animals include: improvements in the smoothness of domesticated animals' hair, improvements in the hue of domesticated animals' hair color, improvements in domesticated animals' behavior habits, and the like. The improvements in the smoothness, hue, or behavior habits of these hairs are, for example, when the smoothness, hue, or behavior habits of the hairs of the domesticated animals deviate from those of healthy domesticated animals, so that the smoothness, hue, or behavior habits of the domesticated animals approach the smoothness, hue, or behavior habits of the hairs of healthy domesticated animals. In addition, these improvements are, for example, improvements for the purpose of raising the domesticated animals. For example, when the purpose of raising the domesticated animals is to raise them as pets, the improvement in the smoothness of the domesticated animals' hair refers to the improvement in the smoothness of the domesticated animals' hair for the purpose of raising them as pets, the improvement in the hue of the domesticated animals' hair color refers to the improvement in the hue of the domesticated animals' hair color for the purpose of raising them as pets, and the improvement in the behavior habits of domesticated animals refers to the improvement in the behavior habits of domesticated animals for the purpose of raising them as pets. The purpose of keeping a pet here is, for example, not the subjective purpose of a specific person who keeps the pet animal, but the general and abstract purpose of a person who keeps the pet animal in the group of pet animals to which the pet animal belongs.

[0187] Examples of improvements in the physiological functions of farmed animals include improvements in brain functions of farmed animals and improvements in digestive functions of farmed animals. Examples of improvements in brain functions of farmed animals include improvements in brain functions of farmed animals that are deviated from those of healthy farmed animals and improvements in brain functions that are close to those of healthy farmed animals. Examples of brain functions of farmed animals include cognitive functions of farmed animals. Examples of improvements in digestive functions of farmed animals include improvements in digestive functions of farmed animals that are deviated from those of healthy farmed animals and improvements in digestive functions that are close to those of healthy farmed animals. Improvements in digestive functions of farmed animals are clarified, for example, by improving the quality of feces excreted from farmed animals.

[0188] Examples of the domesticated animals with improved physiological conditions according to the present invention include animals to be bred and animals to be bred, in addition to bred animals. Domesticated animals with improved physiological conditions are not necessarily actually bred.

[0189] As animals in the domestic animals for improving physiological states involved in the present invention, for example, invertebrates can be cited in addition to vertebrates. As vertebrates, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, etc. can be cited. As mammals, dogs, cats, cows, pigs, sheep, goats, foxes, raccoon dogs, minks, ferrets, monkeys, pandas, rabbits, deer, horses, squirrels, guinea pigs, hamsters, dolphins, seals, fur seals, etc. can be cited. As birds, chickens, quails, wild ducks, domestic ducks, pigeons, doves, turkeys, parrots, canaries, munias, ten sisters, etc. can be cited. As reptiles, turtles, tortoises, lizards, geckos, iguanas, snakes, etc. can be cited. As amphibians, frogs, salamanders, newts, etc. can be cited. As fish, farmed fish, tropical fish, goldfish, etc. can be cited. Invertebrates include, for example, arthropods such as insects, crustaceans, spiders, and myriapods, as well as mollusks. Animals in the domesticated animals for improving physiological conditions according to the present invention include, in addition to the above, animals raised in facilities such as zoos, aquariums, breeding farms, pastures, and farms.

[0190] Animals in the domesticated animals for improving physiological conditions involved in the present invention, for example, in addition to animals without sensory organs for receiving light stimulation, can also be animals with sensory organs for receiving light stimulation, preferably animals with sensory organs for receiving light stimulation. As compounds in sensory organs for receiving light stimulation, proteins can be cited, for example, visual proteins such as opsin neurotrophin (OPn5) and rhodopsin. In addition, as sensory organs for receiving light stimulation, visual organs such as eyes, photoreceptor cells, visual cells, etc. can be cited, but it is not limited to this, and cells comprising the central nervous system can also be cited. Animals with sensory organs for receiving light stimulation, for example, animals with degenerated eyes can also be animals with non-degenerated eyes, but preferably animals with non-degenerated eyes.

[0191] The animals among the domesticated animals for improving physiological conditions involved in the present invention are, for example, domesticated animals raised indoors. Since domesticated animals raised indoors rarely enjoy the benefits of purple light based on natural light, the physiological conditions of the animals can be significantly improved by intentionally irradiating them with purple light. In addition, the eye height of the domesticated animals raised indoors is preferably below 130 cm, more preferably below 100 cm, further preferably below 70 cm, further preferably below 40 cm, still further preferably below 20 cm, and particularly preferably below 10 cm. As the eye height of the domesticated animals raised indoors decreases as described above, the benefits of the purple light based on natural light shining in from the windows are further reduced, so the improvement of the physiological conditions by intentionally irradiating them with purple light becomes more significant.

[0192] As animals among the domesticated animals for improving physiological conditions involved in the present invention, animals with confirmed motor function reduction or cognitive function reduction can be exemplified, preferably animals with confirmed motor function reduction and cognitive function reduction. In addition, as animals among the domesticated animals for improving physiological conditions involved in the present invention, aged animals can be exemplified, for example, animals over 40 years old, over 50 years old, over 60 years old, over 70 years old, over 80 years old or over 90 years old when converted to humans.

[0193] In some embodiments, the light irradiation device includes: a light source capable of irradiating light of a specific wavelength region to the farmed animals at a constant light level or at a specific flashing frequency; and a control unit that controls the irradiation of the light source.

[0194] In some embodiments, the light used is violet light.

[0195] In some embodiments, the specific wavelength region used is between 360 and 400 nm, and in particular may be approximately 380 nm.

[0196] In some embodiments, the flickering frequency used may be 0 Hz or 30-150 Hz, more specifically 30-70 Hz, especially 0 Hz or 35-60 Hz, more specifically, for example, 0 Hz or approximately 40 Hz.

[0197] In some embodiments, the irradiation conditions also include the irradiation time of the light source, and specifically, the irradiation time may be more than 1 hour.

[0198] In some embodiments, the irradiance of the light irradiated to the eyes of the animal is 0.5 to 1000 μW / cm 2 The light is irradiated in a manner within the range.

[0199] In some embodiments, the light source can be glasses with light sources, eyeglass frames or goggles, desktop light sources, light sources mounted on mobile terminals, light sources installed in front of the face or light sources installed near the face, portable light sources, indoor lighting, desk lamps, or feeding machines with light sources.

[0200] Preferred examples of light sources include glasses with light sources, eyeglass frames or goggles, desktop light sources, light sources mounted on mobile terminals, light sources installed in front of the face or near the face, portable light sources, table lamps or feeding machines with light sources.

[0201] More preferred light sources include glasses with light sources, eyeglass frames or goggles, desktop light sources, light sources mounted on mobile terminals, light sources installed in front of the face or light sources installed near the face, or feeding machines with light sources.

[0202] As the light source, more preferably, glasses, eyeglass frames or goggles with a light source, a table light source or a breeding machine having a light source are exemplified.

[0203] As the light source, the most preferred examples include glasses, eyeglass frames or goggles with a light source, or a breeding machine with a light source.

[0204] A feeding machine is a machine that helps with feeding, for example, in addition to devices for fixing the feeding place such as cages and water tanks, other examples include tools for fixing the feeding place such as leashes, collars, harnesses, and belts.

[0205] In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a device for improving the physiological state of a farmed animal by irradiating the farmed animal with light of a specific wavelength region. More specifically, the present invention relates to a device for improving the physiological state of a farmed animal by light stimulation, comprising at least one light source for emitting light and a driving circuit for driving the light source, wherein the light emitted by the light source is light of a specific wavelength region that is irradiated onto the farmed animal to produce an effect of improving the physiological state of the farmed animal.

[0206] In addition, in one embodiment, the present invention relates to a device for improving the physiological state of farmed animals, which has at least one light source that emits light and a driving circuit that drives the light source, and improves the physiological state of farmed animals by irradiating the light emitted by the light source to the farmed animals.

[0207] In some embodiments, the driving circuit of the device involved in the present invention includes: at least one processor, which can be communicatively connected with the light source and at least one memory; and at least one memory, which is used to store instructions executable by the processor.

[0208] In one embodiment, the present invention relates to an operating method of the device disclosed in the present invention, wherein the device comprises: a light source that irradiates light in a specific wavelength region to a farmed animal at a constant light or specific flickering frequency; and a control unit that controls the flickering frequency of the light source. The operating method of the present invention comprises: a step in which the control unit controls the flickering frequency of the light source to be in the range of 0 Hz or 30 to 150 Hz, more specifically 30 to 75 Hz, and a step in which the light source irradiates light in a wavelength region in the range of 360 to 400 nm to the farmed animal.

[0209] In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a computer program that enables a device having a light source and a control unit to execute the operating method involved in the present invention, wherein the light source irradiates light in a specific wavelength region to a farmed animal at a constant or specific flashing frequency, and the control unit controls the flashing frequency of the light source.

[0210] In the method and device of the present invention, the light is, for example, violet light. According to the invention, since violet light of a wavelength region outside the visible light region can be irradiated to the farmed animals, the glittering and dazzling of white light will not be felt, which can affect the farmed animals. In addition, violet light is a wavelength of 360 to 400 nm, which has a relatively low visibility compared to white light, and is considered to be a wavelength region that will not cause discomfort or is unlikely to cause discomfort to the farmed animals. In addition, for the method and device of the present invention, it is preferred that the light is irradiated during the day.

[0211] In some embodiments of the present invention, light in a wavelength region ranging from 350 to 400 nm can be used, for example, light in any wavelength region of 350 nm, 360 nm, 370 nm, 380 nm, 390 nm or 400 nm, or light in any wavelength region included in a range specified by any of the above wavelengths (for example, a range of 370 to 390 nm). In some embodiments of the present invention, the wavelength includes approximately 380 nm. In addition, the term "approximately" used in this specification indicates a numerical value including 5% before and after the numerical value modified by the term. In addition, the peak wavelength of light in a wavelength region of a specific range may also be included in the specific range, but it is not necessary.

[0212] In the method and device involved in the present invention, the light irradiation state is always on (ie, 0 Hz) or has a flickering frequency exceeding 0 Hz to 150 Hz.

[0213] In some embodiments of the present invention, a constant light (0 Hz) or a light with a flickering frequency in the range of 30 to 150 Hz, more specifically 30 to 75 Hz, such as 30 Hz, 35 Hz, 40 Hz, 45 Hz, 50 Hz, 55 Hz, 60 Hz, 65 Hz, 70 Hz or 75 Hz, or a light with a flickering frequency in the range specified by the above-mentioned arbitrary flickering frequencies (e.g., 35 to 45 Hz range) can be used. In some embodiments of the present invention, the flickering frequency is about 40 Hz.

[0214] In the method and device of the present invention, the light can be irradiated in the following manner, for example, the irradiance of the light irradiated to the eyes of the animal is 0.1 μW / cm 2 (0.001W / m 2 )~5000μW / cm 2 (50W / m 2 ) range, 0.5μW / cm 2 (0.005W / m 2 )~5000μW / cm 2 (50W / m 2 ) or 0.5μW / cm2 (0.005W / m 2 )~1000μW / cm 2 (10W / m 2 ) range. In addition, the irradiance of the light irradiated to the eye of the irradiated object can also be 100 μW / cm 2 ~1000μW / cm 2 According to some embodiments, it is believed that irradiation with ultraviolet light or the like within the above irradiance range can have an effect on farmed animals. It has been confirmed that ultraviolet light, even a very small amount of weak light (light with low photosensitivity), generally produces characteristic phenomena.

[0215] In the method and device involved in the present invention, the control unit of the device can change and execute the light irradiation state (including constant light or flashing frequency), irradiance, irradiation time, irradiation start time, irradiation end time, constant light or flashing frequency and other irradiation conditions by sending and receiving with an isolated controller such as a mobile terminal. According to some embodiments, since the above-mentioned various irradiation conditions are isolated and controlled, it is possible to arbitrarily set the irradiation conditions suitable for producing the effect of improving the physiological state of the farmed animals, thereby obtaining the desired effect.

[0216] In the method and device of the present invention, the light source may be glasses with a light source (for example, see Figure 1 ), eyeglass frames or goggles, desktop light sources, mobile terminal mounted light sources, etc., installed in front of the face or near the face. According to some embodiments, it is believed that specific light can be irradiated from a light source installed in front of the face or near the face, such as glasses with light sources, eyeglass frames or goggles, which are easy to wear and do not cause discomfort in daily life, so it is highly practical and can always irradiate in various scenes and environments.

[0217] In the method and device involved in the present invention, the light source can also be a non-installed light source such as a portable light source, or an installed light source such as indoor lighting, a desk lamp, a special device, a feeding machine with a light source. According to some embodiments, the device can be set to various light source forms corresponding to the use environment. For example, the light source can be used in combination with glass, eyeglass lenses or contact lenses that allow ultraviolet light to pass. In addition, sunlight that has passed through glass, eyeglass lenses or contact lenses that allow ultraviolet light to pass can also be used as a light source.

[0218] The method of light stimulation involved in the present invention is a method for improving the physiological state of farmed animals by irradiating light in a specific wavelength region to the farmed animals at a constant light level or at a specific flashing frequency, and is characterized in that the light that improves the physiological state of the farmed animals receiving the light is controlled.

[0219] The device involved in the present invention is a device for irradiating a domestic animal with a constant light of purple light to improve the physiological state of the domestic animal, and is characterized by comprising: a light source for emitting the purple light, and a light emission time control unit for irradiating the purple light for a specific time or a specific period.

[0220] The present invention includes replaceable components that are built into or attached to a device or an apparatus. For example, the device or apparatus of the present invention preferably always maintains a certain quality to improve the physiological state of the farmed animals. From the viewpoint of maintaining the quality, it is preferred to replace the necessary components, and it is preferred to replace the necessary components regularly. As such components, light sources, control units for controlling the irradiation of light, peripheral equipment, batteries, etc. can be listed. More specifically, as components, components whose performance or function is consumed over time can be listed, and LED elements as light sources, control circuits, memories, and lithium secondary batteries as batteries can be cited.

[0221] Furthermore, the present invention includes a maintenance method or maintenance system for replacing, repairing or maintaining a device, an appliance or a replaceable part. As described above, the device or appliance of the present invention preferably always maintains a certain quality so as to improve the physiological state of the farmed animals well. Therefore, it is preferred to perform maintenance (inspection of the device or appliance), component replacement or repair on the device or appliance, and it is preferred to perform regular maintenance (inspection of the device or appliance), regular component replacement or regular repair. The present invention includes methods related to such maintenance, component replacement, and repair, or systems for performing the methods, and preferably includes methods related to regular maintenance, component replacement, and repair, or systems for performing the methods. As such a method, a sensor for sensing the state of each component can be provided in the device or appliance, and a method for performing the above-mentioned maintenance, component replacement, and repair can be cited according to the measurement results of the sensor.

[0222] Furthermore, as described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in some embodiments of the present invention, a method for improving the physiological state of farmed animals, a device for improving the physiological state of farmed animals through light stimulation, an operating method of the device, and a computer program for executing the operating method are provided.

[0223] The method for improving the physiological state of a farmed animal, the device for improving the physiological state of a farmed animal by light stimulation, the operation method of the device, and the computer program for executing the operation method according to the present invention are described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The present invention is not limited to the contents of the following embodiments and examples, and includes various modifications and application examples within the scope of the main purpose of the present invention.

[0224] [Method for improving the physiological state of farmed animals]

[0225] The method for improving the physiological state of a farmed animal according to the present invention is characterized in that it includes irradiating the farmed animal with light in a specific wavelength region. In the method for improving the physiological state of a farmed animal according to the present invention, the farmed animal and the improvement of the physiological state are as described above.

[0226] In some embodiments of the method involved in the present invention, the light used may be purple light. In addition, in some embodiments of the method involved in the present invention, the specific wavelength used may include 360 ​​to 400 nm, and in particular may include about 380 nm. The flickering frequency is, for example, 0 Hz or 30 to 150 Hz, more specifically 30 to 70 Hz, and in particular 0 Hz or 35 to 60 Hz. The flickering frequency may in particular be 0 Hz or about 40 Hz. The irradiation conditions may also include the irradiation time of the light source. The light source may be glasses with a light source, eyeglass frames or goggles, a desktop light source such as a desktop lamp, a mobile terminal mounted light source, a light source installed in front of the face or a light source installed near the face, a portable light source, indoor lighting, wall-mounted lighting, a ceiling lamp, a table lamp, or a feeding machine with a light source, but is not limited thereto.

[0227] In some embodiments of the present invention, the specific time for irradiating light can be any time in the range of 10 seconds to 24 hours per day, for example, 10 seconds, 30 seconds, 45 seconds, 1 minute, 3 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours, 4 hours, 5 hours, 6 hours, 7 hours, 8 hours, 9 hours, 10 hours, 11 hours, 12 hours, 18 hours, or 24 hours, or any time included in the range specified by any of the above times (for example, a range of 1 to 12 hours). The specific period of continuous light irradiation can be, for example, 1 day, 2 days, 3 days, 4 days, 5 days, 6 days, 1 week, 2 weeks, 3 weeks, 1 month, 2 months, 3 months, 4 months, 5 months, 6 months, 7 months, 8 months, 9 months, 10 months, 11 months, 1 year, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 6 years, 7 years, 8 years, 9 years, 10 years, any time within the above periods, or any period included in the range specified by the above arbitrary periods (for example, the range of 1 week to 1 year). The total time of light irradiation during a specific period of continuous light irradiation can be, for example, 10 seconds, 30 seconds, 45 seconds, 1 minute, 3 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours, 4 hours, 5 hours, 6 hours, 7 hours, 8 hours, 9 hours, 10 hours, 11 hours, 12 hours, 18 hours, 24 hours, 50 hours, 100 hours, 200 hours, 300 hours, 400 hours, 500 hours, 600 hours, 700 hours, 800 hours, 900 hours, 1000 hours, 5000 hours, 10000 hours, or any time included in the range specified by the above arbitrary time (for example, the range of 100 to 300 hours).

[0228] In some embodiments of the present invention, in addition to irradiating the light of the specific wavelength region, irradiation with light such as fluorescent lamps can also be performed. The color temperature of the light irradiated by fluorescent lamps is, for example, 2600 to 7100 Kelvin, for example, 4600 to 5500 Kelvin. The time period for irradiating with light such as fluorescent lamps is, for example, 7 am to 9 pm, 8 am to 8 pm, 9 am to 7 pm, etc. The time for irradiating with light such as fluorescent lamps is, for example, 9 hours to 15 hours, 10 hours to 14 hours, and 11 hours to 13 hours per day. The time for irradiating the light of the above-mentioned specific wavelength region and the light of fluorescent lamps is, for example, 1 hour to 5 hours, 2 hours to 4 hours per day. For each day, irradiation with light such as fluorescent lamps can also be performed before irradiating the light of the specific wavelength region of each day. The time for irradiating with light such as fluorescent lamps before irradiating the light of the specific wavelength region of each day is, for example, 6 hours to 12 hours, 7 hours to 11 hours, 8 hours to 10 hours, etc. per day. For each day, the irradiation with light of a fluorescent lamp or the like may be performed after the irradiation with light of the specific wavelength region of each day is completed, or may not be performed after the irradiation with light of the specific wavelength region of each day is completed. The time of the irradiation with light of a fluorescent lamp or the like performed after the irradiation with light of the specific wavelength region of each day is, for example, 0 minutes to 1 hour, 0 minutes to 30 minutes, 0 minutes to 15 minutes, etc. per day.

[0229] One embodiment of the present invention relates to a method for improving the physiological state of a farmed animal, the method comprising: controlling a light irradiation device to irradiate light of a specific wavelength region to a target object, thereby improving the physiological state of the farmed animal. In some embodiments, the light irradiation device can irradiate purple light. In addition, in some embodiments, the light irradiation device can irradiate light in a wavelength region of 360 to 400 nm, and in particular, can irradiate light in a wavelength region of about 380 nm. The light irradiation device can control the flickering frequency, for example, to 0 Hz or 30 to 150 Hz, more specifically, to 30 to 70 Hz, in particular 0 Hz or 35 to 60 Hz, and the flickering frequency can be set to 0 Hz or about 40 Hz. The light irradiation device can also be a device capable of controlling the irradiation time. The light source can be in the form of glasses with a light source, a spectacle frame or goggles, a desktop light source, a mobile terminal mounted light source, a light source installed in front of the face or a light source installed near the face, a portable light source, indoor lighting, a desk lamp, or a feeding machine with a light source, but is not limited thereto.

[0230] [Device]

[0231] One embodiment of the present invention relates to a device for improving the physiological state of a farmed animal by irradiating light of a specific wavelength region to the farmed animal. More specifically, it relates to a device for improving the physiological state of a farmed animal by light stimulation. In some embodiments, the device for improving the physiological state of a farmed animal involved in the present invention may have at least one light source that emits light and a driving circuit that drives the light source. Here, the light emitted by the light source is light of a specific wavelength region that produces an effect of improving the physiological state of the farmed animal by irradiating the farmed animal.

[0232] In this specification, devices for improving the physiological state of farmed animals by light stimulation are sometimes collectively referred to as "biofunction control devices" or simply "devices".

[0233] In some embodiments, as described above, the device involved in the present disclosure is a device for improving the physiological state of farmed animals by irradiating purple light at a constant light or a specific flashing frequency, and is characterized in that it comprises: a light source that causes the purple light to emit; a light emission cycle control unit that causes the purple light to be constant light or a specific flashing frequency; and a light emission time control unit that causes the purple light to be irradiated for a specific time or a specific period, and the device is a device used to improve the physiological state of the farmed animals.

[0234] In addition, in some embodiments, the device involved in the present invention is a device for controlling the physiological state of a domesticated animal by irradiating a constant light of purple light to the domesticated animal, and is characterized in that it comprises: a light source that causes the purple light to emit; and a light emission time control unit that causes the purple light to emit for a specific time or a specific period.

[0235] In addition, in some embodiments, the device involved in the present invention has at least one light source that emits light and a driving circuit that drives the light source, and the light emitted by the light source is light of a specific wavelength region that produces the effect by irradiating the farmed animal, and the device is used to improve the physiological state of the farmed animal through light stimulation. Therefore, one embodiment of the present invention relates to a device for improving the physiological state of farmed animals through light stimulation, which has at least one light source that emits light and a driving circuit that drives the light source, and the driving circuit includes: at least one processor that is communicatively connected to the light source and at least one memory; and at least one memory for storing instructions executable by the processor. The light source is configured to emit light of a specific wavelength region that produces an effect of improving the physiological state of the farmed animal by irradiating the farmed animal. In addition, one embodiment of the present invention relates to a device for improving the physiological state of farmed animals through light stimulation, which has at least one light source that emits light and a driving circuit that drives the light source, and the driving circuit includes: at least one processor that is communicatively connected to the light source and at least one memory; and at least one memory for storing instructions executable by the processor. The light source is configured to emit light of a specific wavelength region that produces an effect of improving the physiological state of the farmed animal by irradiating the farmed animal.

[0236] (light source)

[0237] The wavelength of light emitted from the light source is not particularly limited, but in some embodiments, violet light defined as 360 to 400 nm is used.

[0238] It is preferred to use a light source with a flickering frequency of 0 (constantly on) to 150 Hz. The frequency can be adjusted in 0.5 Hz or 1 Hz units by the setting of the control unit, and light of any flickering frequency can be generated. As the flickering frequency increases, the advantage is that the flickering is no longer felt, although this feeling varies from person to person.

[0239] The irradiance of the light irradiated from the light source to the eye of the animal can be variable or constant. In some embodiments, a maximum output of 310 μW / cm 2 The irradiance is, but not limited to, 0.1 μW / cm 2 (0.001W / m 2 )~5000μW / cm 2 (50W / m 2 ) range, for example 1 μW / cm 2 (0.01W / m 2 )~1000μW / cm 2 (10W / m 2 ) range, for example 0.5 μW / cm2 (0.005W / m 2 )~500μW / cm 2 (5W / m 2 ) range of irradiance, 0.5~1000μW / cm 2 In addition, the irradiance of the light irradiated from the light source to the eyes of the animal is, for example, 100 μW / cm 2 ~1000μW / cm 2 . Furthermore, since a light source with such an irradiance can be easily applied to glasses, eyeglass frames or goggles, and other portable irradiation devices, it can be worn even during breeding. In particular, even a tiny amount of weak light (light with weak photosensitivity) has been confirmed to produce characteristic phenomena, and it can be expected to affect various parts of the farmed animals and the effects on cell activity (including use in the sense of controlling gene expression).

[0240] The light can be determined by relative visibility. The features of the present invention can be realized even in the case of low relative visibility, so it is believed that the flashing irradiation of purple light that stimulates the domesticated animals can be performed based on low relative visibility, and the desired parts of the domesticated animals can be stimulated without burden.

[0241] The light irradiation time is preferably set arbitrarily according to its purpose, and can be a short time or a long time. The light can also be intermittent (regular intervals or irregular intervals) or continuous at will. In view of the high possibility that purple light affects the circadian rhythm, the light irradiation time can be set to a time period between 6 am and 6 pm, between 7 am and 5 pm, between 8 am and 4 pm, between 9 am and 3 pm, or between 10 am and 2 pm, and the period can be set to at least 10 minutes, at least 15 minutes, at least 20 minutes, at least 30 minutes, at least 1 hour, at least 2 hours, at least 3 hours, at least 4 hours, or 5 hours, and the period can be set to less than 5 hours, less than 4 hours, or less than 3 hours. In some embodiments, during the period from 6 am to noon, during the period from 7 am to 11 am, or during the period from 8 am to 10 am, 1 hour to 3 hours of irradiation is applicable. The timer function can be used when the irradiation with this setting time. In this specification, irradiating light within a specified time includes not only irradiating light continuously within the specified time, but also irradiating light intermittently, and the total time of irradiating light intermittently is the specified time. However, in the case of light with a flickering frequency such as 150 Hz, the time without irradiation as a flickering cycle is regarded as the time of irradiating light.

[0242] The light source may be glasses, glasses frames or goggles with a light source. Such glasses, glasses frames or goggles are easy to wear and do not cause discomfort. Such glasses, glasses frames or goggles are equipped with a light source that emits a flickering frequency, so they are highly practical and can be worn all the time. In addition, the light source may be a desktop light source, a mobile terminal mounted light source, or other light source installed in front of the face or near the face. It may also be a non-installed light source such as a portable light source, or an installed light source such as indoor lighting, a desk lamp, or special equipment. It may also be a feeding machine with a light source, or a device with various forms of light sources suitable for the use environment.

[0243] (Control Department)

[0244] The control unit is a part that controls the light irradiation state (constant light or flashing frequency) from the light source. The control unit may also have a power supply for supplying power to the light source. Such a power supply may be a battery or a power supply that is connected to a battery installed at another location using a cable. In addition, if the device cannot be moved to one location, it may be connected to a household power supply or the like.

[0245] The control unit preferably performs changes in irradiation conditions such as light flickering frequency, irradiance, irradiation time, irradiation start time, irradiation end time, flickering frequency, etc. by sending and receiving with an isolated controller such as a mobile terminal. Such a control unit performs isolated control on the above-mentioned various irradiation conditions, so it can arbitrarily set the irradiation conditions suitable for producing the desired biological function control and obtain the desired effect.

[0246] Furthermore, the control unit may have a controller function and a timer function of the light source. The controller may include a function of changing the frequency and irradiance, a function of setting the irradiation time, etc. In addition, the timer function may include a function of being able to set the irradiance time of the light. Such a controller and timer function may be provided integrally with the device, or may be provided as a separate component.

[0247] As one embodiment of the device involved in the present invention, Figure 4 is a block diagram representing a simplified example of an apparatus that may be used for biological function control, etc. Figure 4 The device shown may include various functions of the device for improving the physiological state of the farmed animals by light stimulation (these devices may be collectively referred to as "biological function control devices") described in this specification. Therefore, all the above devices in this specification may be used Figure 4The biological function control device may include a light source 10 and a control unit 20. The light source 10 irradiates light of a specific wavelength region. Preferably, the wavelength of the light irradiated by the light source 10 is VL (violent light) as described above or includes a wavelength range of 360 to 400 nm, and more preferably includes a wavelength of 380 nm. The light source 10 may be any light source, and a light emitting diode (LED) may be preferably used from the perspective of miniaturization, long service life, and easy flicker control (see Figure 2 Example of the spectrum of purple fluorescent light, see Figure 3 The number of light sources 10 may be one or more, depending on the expected irradiance and irradiation range.

[0248] The control unit 20 is configured to be connected to the light source 10 by wire or wirelessly, and controls the irradiation conditions of the light source 10. The irradiation conditions may include at least one of the flickering frequency and the irradiation time of the light source 10, and therefore, the control unit 20 may include at least one of the flickering frequency control unit 20a and the irradiation time control unit 20b. The flickering frequency may preferably be 0 Hz or 30 to 150 Hz, more specifically 30 to 75 Hz, more preferably 0 Hz or 35 to 45 Hz, and particularly preferably 0 Hz or 40 Hz. In addition, a flickering frequency of 0 Hz means constant light. The irradiation time may be arbitrarily set within a time range of 10 seconds to 24 seconds per day, for example, and the specific period of continuous irradiation may also be arbitrarily set, for example, from 1 day to several years, or a longer period of time.

[0249] The controller 20 may include a processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and executes processing for controlling the illumination conditions of the light source 10. The processing performed by the controller 20 may be implemented by a computer program, or may be implemented by hardware using a logic circuit. The computer program may be stored in a computer-readable recording medium. The recording medium having the computer program recorded thereon may be a non-temporary recording medium. The non-temporary recording medium is not particularly limited and may be a recording medium such as a memory card and a CD-ROM (Compact Disc-Read Only Memory). The computer program stored in the recording medium may be installed in the computer unit via an appropriate reader. Examples of appropriate readers may include a card reader in the case where the recording medium is a memory card, and a CD (Compact Disc) drive in the case where the recording medium is a CD-ROM. Alternatively, the computer program may be a computer program downloaded to the computer unit from an external server via a communication network.

[0250] In the device involved in the present invention, the driving circuit may include: at least one processor, which is communicably connected to the light source and at least one memory; and at least one memory, which is used to store instructions executable by the processor.

[0251] Figure 4 The light source 10 of the biological function control device shown can be glasses with a light source, glasses frames or goggles, desktop light sources, mobile terminal mounted light sources, light sources installed in front of the face or light sources installed near the face, portable light sources, indoor lighting, table lamps, or a feeding machine with a light source. In addition, the biological function control device can be provided as a product with a light source, including glasses, glasses frames or goggles, table lamps, mobile terminals, housings of mobile terminals, head-mounted devices (hats, headphones, etc.), portable lights, indoor lighting, table lamps, or a feeding machine with a light source, wherein at least the light source 10 is installed in the light source 10 and the control unit 20.

[0252] As described above, the biological function control device through light stimulation involved in the present invention can improve the physiological state of the farmed animals by irradiating the farmed animals with light in a specific wavelength region such as purple light at a constant light or a specific flashing frequency.

[0253] In addition, one embodiment of the present invention relates to an operating method of a biological function control device through light stimulation. Therefore, a part of the embodiments of the present invention relates to an operating method, which is an operating method of a device for controlling biological functions, i.e., improving the physiological state of farmed animals, and the operating method causes the device having a light source and a control unit to irradiate the farmed animals with light in a specific wavelength region at a constant light or a specific flickering frequency, wherein the light source irradiates the farmed animals with light in the specific wavelength region at a constant light or a specific flickering frequency, and the control unit controls the flickering frequency of the light source. Here, the flickering frequency of the light source can be controlled within the range of 0 Hz or 30 to 150 Hz, more specifically within the range of 30 to 75 Hz, and in addition, the light source can also be a light source that irradiates the farmed animals with light in a wavelength region in the range of 360 to 400 nm. In addition, one embodiment of the present invention also relates to a computer program, which causes a device having a light source and a controller to perform the above-mentioned operating method, wherein the light source irradiates the farmed animals with light in a specific wavelength region at a constant light or a specific flickering frequency, and the control unit controls the flickering frequency of the light source.

[0254] The computer program involved in the present invention, its instructions can be stored in a non-transitory computer-readable medium. The computer program involved in the present invention is that when the instructions are executed by a processor, it can execute the specified steps. Therefore, one embodiment of the present invention also relates to a non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions, when the instructions are executed by a processor, it can execute the following steps: controlling a device having a light source and a control unit, step one: controlling the device so that the control unit controls the flickering frequency of the light source within the range of 0 Hz or 30 to 150 Hz, more specifically within the range of 30 to 75 Hz; step two: controlling the device so that the light source irradiates the farmed animals with light in the wavelength range of 360 to 400 nm, wherein the light source can irradiate the farmed animals with light in a specific wavelength region in a constant light mode or at a specific flickering frequency; the control unit controls the flickering frequency of the light source.

[0255] Furthermore, one embodiment of the present invention relates to an apparatus for improving the physiological state of farmed animals by light stimulation, and the apparatus may be an apparatus including glass, eyeglass lenses or contact lenses that allow ultraviolet light to pass through. By using this apparatus, it is possible to bring about a favorable effect on farmed animals such as improving the physiological state of farmed animals. By using this apparatus, the physiological state of farmed animals can be improved.

[0256] [part]

[0257] Furthermore, one embodiment of the present invention relates to a component, characterized in that it is a component built into or attached to the device or apparatus, and the component can be replaced. Examples of the component include a light source, a control unit for controlling light irradiation, peripheral equipment, and a battery.

[0258] [Method or system for replacement, repair or maintenance]

[0259] Furthermore, one embodiment of the present invention relates to a method or system for replacing, repairing or maintaining the device, apparatus or component.

[0260] Example

[0261] Example 1.

[0262] The pet glasses will be equipped with a purple LED (wavelength range: 360-400nm, irradiance: 310μW / cm 2 The device was worn on a 15-year-old small dog for 2 hours a day (in the morning). About 3 months after the installation, the dog no longer slept during the day and began to bark healthily again. Figure 5-6 As shown, activity increased. In addition, the quality of feces improved.

[0263] Figure 5 The results show the comparison of the sleeping time of dogs between 9 am and 9 pm before and after exposure to ultraviolet light. Figure 5 As shown, by irradiating purple light, the dogs' wakefulness time increased.

[0264] Figure 6 It shows the result of comparing the number of steps taken by the dog before and after exposure to purple light. Figure 6 As shown, the number of steps taken by the dog increased by irradiating purple light.

[0265] In addition, in the present embodiment, constant-on purple light irradiation is used, but optimization can also be achieved by using irradiation with purple light that flickers at a specific flickering frequency.

[0266] Example 2.

[0267] The same as the first embodiment is employed except that the purple LED is flashed at a flashing frequency of 30 to 150 Hz, for example, 40 Hz, instead of being constantly illuminated.

[0268] Example 3.

[0269] Using a spectrometer (StellarNet, BlueWave), the height dependency of the intensity of outdoor light entering through window glass was measured under the following conditions.

[0270] Measurement location:

[0271] -Interior of 3 floors above ground

[0272] - Window direction: Southeast

[0273] - Height from floor to bottom of window frame: 93cm (from floor to bottom of window frame is wall)

[0274] - Horizontal distance from window / wall to measuring point: 100cm

[0275] Measurement date and time:

[0276] - Around 16:30 on March 27, 2023

[0277] A total of four measurements were performed at two heights: 150 cm (human eye height) and 30 cm (dog eye height) and two directions of the measurement probe: toward the window and toward the opposite direction from the window (180 degrees opposite direction).

[0278] The intensity of light is irradiance as a value obtained by integrating the spectral irradiance in the wavelength region of violet light (360-400 nm).

[0279] The measurement results are shown below.

[0280] 1) Height 150cm, window orientation: 6.6μW / cm 2

[0281] 2) Height 150cm, facing the opposite direction of the window: 0μW / cm 2

[0282] 3) Height 30cm, window orientation: 0.01μW / cm 2

[0283] 4) Height 30cm, opposite to the window: 0μW / cm 2

[0284] From this, it can be seen that the window glass at the measurement location is a type of glass that allows ultraviolet light to pass through. At the height of human eyes, the ultraviolet light that enters the eyes through the window is a non-zero value, but at the height of dog eyes it is almost zero. It is believed that indoor dogs, who spend most of their time indoors, hardly enjoy the benefits of ultraviolet light on a daily basis, and the impact of conscious exposure to ultraviolet light is significant, and its impact is greater than that on humans.

[0285] Example 4.

[0286] Materials and methods

[0287] The subjects were elderly dogs that were expected to stay in an unoccupied nursing home for more than three months and whose motor and cognitive functions were confirmed to be reduced. The ultraviolet light irradiation period was 30 days, and the irradiation was performed for 3 hours a day (11:00-14:00) (wavelength range: 370-450nm, peak wavelength: 400nm, irradiance: average irradiance when the dog was facing the inside of the cage was 361μW / cm 2 ). The purple light was irradiated from the four directions of the cage where the subject dog lived. Figure 7 During the experiment, cognitive function evaluation, ophthalmological examination and health diagnosis before and after ultraviolet light exposure were performed once every two weeks.

[0288] In the health checkup, we measure body temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, weight, listen to heart sounds, check the color of oral mucosa, and palpate the lymph nodes and abdomen. In the eye examination, we evaluate the eyelid reflex, threat blink reaction, dazzle reflex, light reflex, measure intraocular pressure, perform fluorescein staining, Sylmar test, and fundus examination. Figure 8 and Fig. 9 Conduct an assessment of cognitive function.

[0289] result

[0290] During the ultraviolet light exposure period, it was confirmed that the amount of activity during the day increased and the amount of activity at night decreased ( Fig.10 and Fig.11 ). In addition, a decrease in cognitive dysfunction syndrome scores was confirmed during the violet irradiation period ( Figure 12 to Figure 14 ).

Claims

1. A method for improving the physiological state of a domesticated animal, comprising irradiating the domesticated animal with light in a specific wavelength region using a light irradiation device.

2. The method according to claim 1, wherein: The improvement of the physiological state of the farmed animal is helpful to achieve the purpose of raising the farmed animal.

3. The method according to claim 1, wherein: The improvement of the physiological state of the farmed animal is selected from the group consisting of: extension of the survival period of the farmed animal, improvement of the activity of the farmed animal, improvement of the appearance of the farmed animal and improvement of the physiological function of the farmed animal.

4. The method according to claim 3, wherein: The extension of the survival period of the farmed animals is the extension of the survival period of the farmed animals in a healthy state.

5. The method according to claim 3, wherein: The improvement of the activity of the farmed animals is the improvement of the activity amount or activity quality of the farmed animals.

6. The method according to claim 3, wherein: The improvement of the animal's activity is selected from the group consisting of: improvement of the animal's walking, improvement of the animal's waking activity, improvement of the animal's daytime activity, improvement of the animal's nighttime activity, improvement of the animal's sleep, and improvement of the product obtained by the animal.

7. The method according to claim 6, wherein: The improvement of the animal's waking activity is an improvement in the animal's waking time.

8. The method according to claim 6, wherein: The improvement of products obtained by raising animals refers to the improvement of the quantity or quality of products obtained by raising animals.

9. The method according to claim 6, wherein: The product obtained from the farmed animals is selected from the group consisting of the following products: the farmed animals themselves, the offspring of the farmed animals, the eggs of the farmed animals and the fresh milk produced by the farmed animals.

10. The method according to claim 3, wherein: The improvement of the appearance of the farmed animal is selected from the group consisting of: improvement of the smoothness of the farmed animal's hair, improvement of the color tone of the farmed animal's hair color, and improvement of the behavior habits of the farmed animal.

11. The method according to claim 3, wherein: The improvement of the physiological function of the farmed animals refers to the improvement of the brain function or digestive function of the farmed animals.

12. The method according to claim 1, wherein: The light irradiation device includes: a light source capable of irradiating light of a specific wavelength region to a target object at a constant light level or a specific flashing frequency; and a control unit that controls the light irradiation of the light source.

13. The method according to claim 1, wherein: The light is violet light.

14. The method according to claim 1, wherein: The specific wavelength region includes 360-400 nm.

15. The method according to claim 1, wherein: The specific wavelength region includes approximately 380 nm.

16. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The light may be illuminated constantly or may flash at a specific flashing frequency.

17. The method according to claim 16, wherein: The flashing frequency is 30 to 150 Hz.

18. The method according to claim 16, wherein: The flashing frequency is 35-60 Hz.

19. The method according to claim 16, wherein: The flashing frequency is 40 Hz.

20. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The light is irradiated during daytime.

21. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The light irradiation is performed for more than 1 hour.

22. The method according to claim 1, wherein: The light irradiation method is: the irradiance of the light irradiated to the eyes of the animal is 0.5 to 5000 μW / cm 2 within the range.

23. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The light irradiation is performed for more than 1 hour.

24. The method according to claim 1, wherein: The light irradiation device is: glasses with light sources, glasses frames or goggles, desktop light sources, mobile terminal mounted light sources, light sources installed in front of the face or near the face, portable light sources, indoor lighting, table lamps or feeding machines with light sources.

25. A device for improving the physiological state of a domesticated animal by irradiating the domesticated animal with light in a specific wavelength region.

26. The device according to claim 25, wherein The device includes a light source for emitting light in the specific wavelength region, and the light source emits light in the specific wavelength region at a constant light level or at a specific flashing frequency.

27. The device according to claim 25, wherein: The device further includes a control unit for controlling the emission of light.

28. The device according to claim 27, wherein The control unit changes and executes the irradiation conditions selected from the flashing frequency, irradiance, irradiation time, irradiation start time and irradiation end time of the specific wavelength region by transmitting and receiving with an isolation controller such as a mobile terminal.

29. The device according to claim 25, wherein: The device includes a light source for irradiating light in the specific wavelength region and a drive circuit for driving the light source.

30. The device according to claim 29, wherein: The driving circuit comprises: at least one processor communicatively coupled to the light source and to the at least one memory; and At least one memory storing instructions executable by the processor.

31. The device according to claim 25, wherein: The improvement of the physiological state of the farmed animal is helpful to achieve the purpose of raising the farmed animal.

32. The apparatus of claim 25, wherein: The improvement of the physiological state of the farmed animal is selected from the group consisting of: extension of the survival period of the farmed animal, improvement of the activity of the farmed animal, improvement of the appearance of the farmed animal and improvement of the physiological function of the farmed animal.

33. The device according to claim 32, wherein: The extension of the survival period of the farmed animals is the extension of the survival period of the farmed animals in a healthy state.

34. The device according to claim 32, wherein: The improvement of the activity of the farmed animals is the improvement of the activity amount or activity quality of the farmed animals.

35. The device according to claim 32, wherein: The improvement of the animal's activity is selected from the group consisting of: improvement of the animal's walking, improvement of the animal's waking activity, improvement of the animal's daytime activity, improvement of the animal's nighttime activity, improvement of the animal's sleep, and improvement of the product obtained by the animal.

36. The device according to claim 35, wherein The improvement of the waking activities of the animals refers to the improvement of the waking time of the animals.

37. The device according to claim 35, wherein: The improvement of products obtained by raising animals refers to the improvement of the quantity or quality of products obtained by raising animals.

38. The apparatus of claim 35, wherein: The product obtained from the farmed animals is selected from the group consisting of the following products: the farmed animals themselves, the offspring of the farmed animals, the eggs of the farmed animals and the fresh milk produced by the farmed animals.

39. The device according to claim 32, wherein: The improvement of the appearance of the farmed animal is selected from the group consisting of: improvement of the smoothness of the farmed animal's hair, improvement of the color tone of the farmed animal's hair color, and improvement of the behavior habits of the farmed animal.

40. The apparatus of claim 32, wherein: The improvement of the physiological function of the farmed animals refers to the improvement of the brain function or digestive function of the farmed animals.

41. The apparatus of claim 25, wherein: The light is violet light.

42. The apparatus of claim 25, wherein: The specific wavelength region includes 360-400 nm.

43. The apparatus of claim 25, wherein: The specific wavelength region includes approximately 380 nm.

44. The apparatus of claim 26, wherein: The flashing frequency is 30 to 150 Hz.

45. The apparatus of claim 26, wherein: The flashing frequency is 35-60 Hz.

46. ​​The apparatus of claim 26, wherein: The flashing frequency is 40 Hz.

47. The device according to claim 25, characterized in that The light is irradiated during daytime.

48. The apparatus of claim 25, wherein: The light irradiation is performed for more than 1 hour.

49. The apparatus of claim 25, wherein: The light irradiation method is: the irradiance of the light irradiated to the eyes of the animal is 0.5 to 5000 μW / cm 2 within the range.

50. The device according to claim 25, characterized in that The light irradiation is performed for more than 1 hour.

51. The apparatus of claim 25, wherein: The device is glasses with light sources, glasses frames or goggles, desktop light sources, light sources mounted on mobile terminals, light sources installed in front of the face or near the face, portable light sources, indoor lighting, desk lamps or feeding machines with light sources.

52. The apparatus of claim 25, wherein: While irradiating the light in the specific wavelength region, light in other wavelength regions, sound, vibration, magnetic field or electric field is also applied.

53. A non-transitory computer readable medium storing instructions, which, when executed by a processor, can perform the following steps: The computer readable medium controls a device including a light source and a control unit, wherein: The light source can irradiate the farmed animals with light of a specific wavelength region at a constant light level or at a specific flashing frequency; The control unit controls the flashing frequency of the light source; Step 1: controlling the device so that the control unit controls the flickering frequency of the light source to be within the range of 0 Hz or 30 to 150 Hz; and Step 2: Control the device so that the light source irradiates the animals with light in the wavelength range of 360 to 400 nm.

54. An apparatus for improving the physiological state of a farmed animal by light stimulation, the apparatus comprising glass, eyeglass lenses or contact lenses that allow violet light to pass through.

55. A component, characterized in that The component is built into or attached to the device according to claim 25 and can be replaced.

56. A component, characterized in that The component is built into or attached to the device described in claim 54 and can be replaced.

57. A system for replacing, repairing or maintaining the device of claim 25.

58. A system for replacing, repairing or maintaining the appliance of claim 54.

59. A system for replacing, repairing or maintaining the component of claim 55 or 56.

60. A method for replacing, repairing or maintaining the device of claim 25.

61. A method for replacing, repairing or maintaining the apparatus of claim 54.

62. A method for replacing, repairing or maintaining the component of claim 55 or 56.

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