Control method and device of irrigation equipment

Abstract

The invention provides a control method and device for irrigation equipment. The control method comprises the steps that a detection sensor collects detection data; whether a first object exists in a to-be-driven area or not is recognized based on the detection data, wherein the to-be-driven area is within the spraying range of the irrigation equipment; if yes, controlling irrigation equipment to spray water to drive the first object. Therefore, under the condition that the first object exists in the to-be-repelled area, the first object is repelled by spraying water, the first object is prevented from damaging facilities in the to-be-repelled area, the to-be-repelled area does not need to be monitored manually, and the efficiency of repelling the first object is improved. And meanwhile, the first object is repelled in a water spraying mode, damage to the first object can be avoided, and the safety of the first object is guaranteed. And the first object is repelled in a targeted manner in a water spraying manner, so that the success rate of repelling the first object can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of irrigation device technology, and in particular to a control method and device for irrigation equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Lawn gardens have become increasingly popular recreational areas for families, but they require careful maintenance, such as regular mowing, watering, and fertilizing. Furthermore, animals (such as cats, dogs, deer, and birds) entering the lawn or garden can damage plants or disrupt irrigation equipment. Traditionally, manually herding animals into lawn gardens is costly and lacks real-time accuracy. Existing animal deterrence devices, such as ultrasonic sensors, flashlights, and moving barriers, are inconsistent in effectiveness, have low success rates, and may cause discomfort to people or pets, failing to guarantee the safety of both. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention provides a control method and irrigation equipment for irrigation devices, which reduces the cost of driving away animals, increases the success rate of driving away animals, and ensures the safety of people and animals.

[0004] On one hand, embodiments of the present invention provide a control method for irrigation equipment, the control method comprising: Detection data is collected through detection sensors; Based on the detection data, it is determined whether a first object exists in the area to be driven away, and the area to be driven away is within the spraying range of the irrigation equipment; If present, control the irrigation equipment to spray water to drive away the first object.

[0005] Furthermore, identifying whether a first object exists in the area to be driven away based on the detection data includes: Based on the detection data, it can be determined whether the first object exists in the area to be driven away; Alternatively, based on the detection data, a predicted movement trajectory of the first object can be obtained, and based on the predicted movement trajectory, it can be determined whether the first object will enter the area to be driven away.

[0006] Furthermore, when it is determined based on the predicted movement trajectory that the first object will enter the area to be driven away, the control of the irrigation equipment to spray water to drive away the first object includes: Before the first object enters the area to be driven away, the irrigation equipment is controlled to spray water to drive the first object away.

[0007] Furthermore, before identifying the presence of the first object within the area to be driven away and controlling the irrigation equipment to spray water, the method further includes: Based on the detection data, it can be identified whether a second object exists in the area to be driven away; When it is determined that the second object does not exist in the area to be driven away, the irrigation equipment is controlled to spray water to drive away the first object.

[0008] Furthermore, after controlling the irrigation equipment to spray water, the method also includes: Identify whether the first object still exists in the area to be driven away; If present, the irrigation equipment is controlled to continue spraying water based on the position of the first object; If not, control the irrigation equipment to stop spraying water.

[0009] Furthermore, the control of the irrigation equipment to spray water to drive away the first object includes: The irrigation equipment is controlled to spray water continuously for a preset time, or spray water once at preset intervals, or spray water according to a preset water spray trajectory.

[0010] Furthermore, the control of the irrigation equipment to spray water to drive away the first object includes: Control the irrigation equipment to spray water toward the location of the first object or control the irrigation equipment to spray water in front of the path of the first object.

[0011] Furthermore, the detection sensor includes at least one of an image sensor, an infrared sensor, a sound sensor, a hair sensor, and a lidar.

[0012] Furthermore, the detection sensor is disposed on the irrigation equipment, or on an object capable of detecting the area to be driven away, or on a device capable of moving within the area to be driven away.

[0013] Furthermore, there are multiple irrigation devices. When controlling the irrigation devices to spray water, one or more irrigation devices are controlled to spray water to drive away the first object.

[0014] Furthermore, the method also includes: during the movement of the first object, controlling different irrigation devices to spray water according to the movement trajectory of the first object.

[0015] On the other hand, embodiments of the present invention provide irrigation equipment capable of executing the control method of the above-described irrigation equipment.

[0016] The control method and apparatus for irrigation equipment provided in this embodiment of the invention have the following technical effects: The control method for irrigation equipment provided in this invention collects detection data through a detection sensor; based on the detection data, it identifies whether a first object exists in the area to be driven away; if so, it controls the irrigation equipment to spray water to drive away the first object. By using irrigation equipment set up in the irrigation area to spray water and drive away animals appearing in the irrigation area, the first object is prevented from damaging facilities in the area to be driven away, eliminating the need for manual monitoring of the area and improving the efficiency of driving away the first object. Simultaneously, driving away the first object by spraying water avoids harm to the first object, ensuring its safety. Furthermore, the irrigation equipment can spray water directly at the first object for targeted driving away, increasing the success rate of driving away the first object. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. The accompanying drawings in the following description are merely exemplary embodiments of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 1 A flowchart of a control method for an irrigation device provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of an irrigation device spraying water to drive away a first object, provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 A schematic diagram of another irrigation device provided in an embodiment of the present invention, spraying water to drive away a first object; Figure 4 A schematic diagram of another irrigation device provided in an embodiment of the present invention spraying water to drive away a first object; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a control device for an irrigation equipment provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0020] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of the embodiments of this invention are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such terms can be used interchangeably where appropriate so that the embodiments of the invention described herein can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion; for example, a process, method, system, product, or server that comprises a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products, or devices.

[0021] The following describes a control method for irrigation equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 This is a flowchart illustrating a control method for an irrigation device according to an embodiment of the present invention. The present invention provides method operation steps as shown in the embodiment or flowchart, but based on conventional or non-inventive methods, more or fewer operation steps may be included. The order of steps listed in the embodiment is merely one possible execution order among many and does not represent the only possible execution order. In actual system or server products, the method can be executed sequentially according to the embodiment or the accompanying drawings, or in parallel (e.g., in a parallel processor or multi-threaded processing environment). This method can be applied to the controller of an irrigation device, or other devices, such as a lawnmower controller, or applied to the cloud; the embodiments of the present invention do not specifically limit this application.

[0022] This invention provides an irrigation device that can be applied to various areas requiring irrigation, such as grasslands, vegetation, or gardens.

[0023] Irrigation equipment may include sprinklers, a rotating device, and water pipes. The irrigation equipment can be installed in areas requiring irrigation, such as lawns. The water pipes of the irrigation equipment can be connected to external water pipes to control the watering of the lawn. The rotating device can drive the irrigation equipment or sprinklers to rotate, allowing them to rotate circumferentially or reciprocate within a set angle to water the lawn area. The rotation speed of the irrigation equipment or sprinklers can also be adjusted by the rotating device. It is understood that, with a constant water output from the sprinkler, a higher rotation speed results in less water being sprayed per unit angle of rotation, and a lower rotation speed results in more water being sprayed per unit angle of rotation. The rotating device may include, for example, a first drive motor. The drive end of the first drive motor can be connected to the sprinkler to drive its rotation, or the drive end of the first drive motor can be connected to the main body of the irrigation equipment to drive its rotation, thereby indirectly driving the sprinkler rotation.

[0024] When the irrigation equipment is irrigating, the irrigation distance can be adjusted by a water distance adjustment device, thereby adjusting the landing point of the water curtain. For example, the irrigation distance can be adjusted by adjusting at least one of the following: the pitch angle of the irrigation equipment, the pitch angle of the irrigation nozzle, and the water pressure of the irrigation equipment. The irrigation equipment may also include a second drive motor, the drive end of which can be connected to the nozzle to adjust the pitch angle of the nozzle; or, a third drive motor can be provided on the irrigation equipment, which can be connected to the main body of the irrigation equipment to adjust the pitch angle of the irrigation equipment, thereby indirectly adjusting the pitch angle of the nozzle. The irrigation equipment may also include a valve located in the water supply channel of the irrigation equipment to adjust the outlet water pressure of the irrigation equipment; wherein, the water supply channel is connected to the nozzle.

[0025] It should be noted that the above description of the irrigation distance adjustment device is merely exemplary. As long as the irrigation distance adjustment device can adjust the irrigation distance of the irrigation equipment, the specific setting of the irrigation distance adjustment device can be set according to the specific structure of the irrigation equipment or according to the experience of those skilled in the art, and is not specifically limited here.

[0026] For example, based on the above-mentioned irrigation distance adjustment device, the irrigation equipment has a flexible spraying sequence adjustment function, which can select to spray from far to near or from near to far according to actual needs. In the far-to-near mode, spraying starts from the maximum irrigation distance and then gradually moves closer; while in the near-to-far mode, spraying starts from the minimum irrigation distance and then gradually moves further away. The flexible spraying sequence provides the irrigation equipment with higher adaptability and operational flexibility in different application scenarios. This invention does not limit the specific presentation of the irrigation equipment and the area to be irrigated, as long as the principle of this invention can be achieved.

[0027] It should be noted that this is merely illustrative and does not constitute any limitation on the principles of the present invention.

[0028] This invention provides a control method for irrigation equipment. The embodiments of this invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Specifically, as shown... Figure 1 As shown, the method may include: S101 collects detection data through a detection sensor.

[0029] In the specific implementation process, detection data is collected through detection sensors. These sensors include at least one of image sensors, infrared sensors, sound sensors, hair sensors, and LiDAR. For example, if the detection sensor includes an image sensor, the detection data is image data. If the detection sensor includes an infrared sensor, the detection data is infrared data. If the detection sensor includes both an image sensor and a sound sensor, the detection data is both image data and sound data. If the detection sensor includes both a hair sensor and LiDAR, the detection data is both hair data and LiDAR data, and so on. The detection data covers the area to be cleared. For example, if the detection data is image data, it can be an image of the area to be cleared, or it can include images of other areas besides the area to be cleared. For example, the detection data could be image data of the area to be cleared and image data of areas adjacent to it. The area to be cleared can be a regular geometric shape, such as a rectangle or circle, or an irregular polygon, such as an irregular polygon that perfectly fits the actual geographical boundaries, such as the area around a specific flower bed, a rare tree, or a restricted lawn area. For example, the boundary of the area to be cleared can be obtained using sensors. For instance, an image sensor can be used to acquire an image of the area or its boundary, and an edge detection algorithm can be used to extract the boundary information. Alternatively, other types of sensors (such as LiDAR or ultrasonic sensors) can be used to obtain the boundary of the area to be cleared. To improve the accuracy and reliability of edge detection, initial boundary information can be obtained first through image recognition, and then corrected and supplemented using LiDAR or ultrasonic sensors, thus obtaining a more accurate boundary of the area to be cleared.

[0030] The area to be cleared is the lawn or irrigation area corresponding to the irrigation area, or a part of the irrigation area. For example, the area corresponding to the garden in the irrigation area can be designated as the area to be cleared. The boundary of the area to be cleared can also be preset by the user. For example, the user can input the information of the area to be cleared and the location information of the irrigation equipment in the area to be cleared through the APP (Application) to construct the boundary of the area to be cleared. The irrigation equipment can be equipped with a wireless communication module (such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or underwater acoustic communication). The irrigation equipment can communicate with the smart terminal to which the APP belongs through this wireless communication module to obtain and store the boundary of the area to be cleared from the APP.

[0031] The irrigation equipment can generally be placed in the irrigation area, such as in the center or at the edge of the lawn. The detection sensor can be placed on the irrigation equipment, on an object near the area to be cleared (such as a house, street lamp, or large tree), or on a device that can move within the area to be cleared, such as a lawnmower that moves within the area. There are no limitations on this.

[0032] It is understood that the foregoing description of the method for obtaining the boundary of the area to be expelled is merely exemplary. The specific method for obtaining the boundary of the area to be expelled can be set according to the specific structure of the irrigation equipment or according to the experience of those skilled in the art, as long as the irrigation equipment can obtain the boundary of the area to be expelled, and no specific limitation is made here.

[0033] The control method of this invention can be executed by the controller of the irrigation equipment. If the detection sensor is not installed on the irrigation equipment, after collecting detection data, the sensor can send the data to the irrigation equipment. The controller of the irrigation equipment then identifies the detection data and generates an irrigation command, thereby controlling the irrigation equipment to spray water. Alternatively, the control method can be executed via the cloud or other devices, such as the controller of a lawnmower. In this case, the detection sensor can send the detection data to the cloud or other devices. The controller of the cloud or other devices then identifies the detection data and generates an irrigation command, which is then sent to the irrigation equipment to control it to spray water.

[0034] S102, based on the detection data, identify whether there is a first object in the area to be driven away, and the area to be driven away is within the spraying range of the irrigation equipment.

[0035] In the specific implementation process, the presence of a first object in the area to be evicted is identified by identifying the detection data. Specifically, this can include: (1) identifying the detection data to confirm whether a first object currently exists in the area to be evicted; and (2) identifying the detection data to predict whether the first object will enter the area to be evicted. That is, identifying whether a first object exists in the area to be evicted can specifically involve identifying whether a first object currently exists in the area to be evicted, and identifying whether the first object has a tendency to enter the area to be evicted.

[0036] The first target can be any object that may cause damage to the area to be driven away, such as objects that may damage plants or disrupt irrigation equipment, such as animals, specifically cats, dogs, deer, birds, etc., without limitation. The area to be driven away can be the area within the spray range of the irrigation equipment.

[0037] For example, the first object can be preset by the user. For instance, the user can set the first object for the area to be cleared by operating an APP. The irrigation equipment can be equipped with a wireless communication module (such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or underwater acoustic communication). Before the irrigation equipment clears the area for the first time, the irrigation equipment can communicate with the smart terminal of the APP through the wireless communication module to obtain and store the first object from the APP.

[0038] When the detection data is an image, a preset target detection algorithm can be used to extract pixel contours from the image and determine whether the pixel contours satisfy the first object contour features. If the pixel contours satisfy the first object contour features, it is determined that a first object exists in the area to be driven away. For example, it is determined whether the pixel contours satisfy the contour features of a dog. If they do, it is determined that a dog exists in the area to be driven away. In addition, if a pet belonging to the user enters the area to be driven away and does not need to be driven away, the user can record an image of the pet. When the recorded animal is subsequently detected, no driving operation will be performed.

[0039] When the detection data is infrared data, the thermal profile and thermal distribution of the detection data can be extracted to determine whether the thermal profile and thermal distribution match the characteristics of the first object. If they match, it is determined that the first object exists in the area to be driven away.

[0040] Alternatively, if the detection data is an image, the predicted movement trajectory of the first object can be obtained based on the image, and the predicted movement trajectory can be used to determine whether the first object will enter the area to be driven away.

[0041] Specifically, when the detection data includes images of other regions besides the area to be expelled, such as regions adjacent to the area to be expelled, the predicted movement trajectory of the first object can be obtained from the images of the area to be expelled and the images of other regions. For example, assuming that by identifying the images of the area to be expelled and the images of other regions, the identification result is that the first object does not exist in the area to be expelled at the current time, but exists in the region adjacent to the area to be expelled, the movement trajectory of the first object can be predicted based on the images of the region adjacent to the area to be expelled, thereby obtaining the predicted movement trajectory of the first object, and determining whether the first object will enter the area to be expelled based on the predicted movement trajectory. The specific movement trajectory prediction process may include: identifying the pixel coordinates of the first object based on the images of the region adjacent to the area to be expelled, converting the pixel coordinates into geographic coordinates; connecting the geographic coordinates corresponding to N images of the region adjacent to the area to be expelled according to the image acquisition time to form a motion trajectory; and using the Hungarian algorithm based on the motion trajectory to predict the predicted movement trajectory of the first object.

[0042] Based on the predicted movement trajectory, it is determined whether the first target will enter the area to be evicted. Specifically, this process can include comparing the trajectory points of the predicted movement trajectory with the geographical coordinates of the area to be evicted. Specifically, if the trajectory points of the first target intersect with the geographical coordinates of the area to be evicted, it is determined that the first target will enter the area; otherwise, it is determined that the first target will not enter the area.

[0043] S103, if present, control the irrigation equipment to spray water to drive away the first object.

[0044] In the specific implementation process, if it is determined that there is a first object in the area to be driven away, the irrigation equipment is controlled to spray water to drive away the first object.

[0045] If a first object is present in the area to be driven away, controlling the irrigation equipment to spray water can mean immediately starting the irrigation equipment to spray water. The sudden noise from the water flow, the physical impact of the water jet, and the humid environment can effectively scare away the first object, causing it to escape the area and preventing it from further damaging the vegetation or disrupting the irrigation equipment. Specifically, "immediately starting the spray" means initiating the spraying within one second of generating the spraying command.

[0046] If the first object is not currently present in the area to be driven away, but is expected to enter within a preset time, the irrigation equipment will spray water to drive it away before it enters the area. Specifically, the irrigation equipment can be controlled to spray water before the preset time. For example, assuming the first object's trajectory and speed predict it will enter the area in 5 minutes, the equipment can be controlled to spray water at 4.5 minutes to prevent it from entering and damaging the vegetation. Alternatively, the irrigation equipment can be controlled to spray water when the distance between the first object and the area is equal to a preset value. For example, if the distance is 10 centimeters, the equipment can be controlled to spray water to prevent the first object from entering and damaging the vegetation. Alternatively, based on the movement trajectory of the first object, if it is predicted that it will enter the area to be driven away, the irrigation equipment can be controlled to spray water on it in real time to drive it away, thereby changing the movement trajectory of the first object so that it will not enter the area to be driven away.

[0047] The irrigation equipment can be one or more. When controlling the irrigation equipment to spray water, one or more irrigation equipment can be controlled to spray water to drive away the first object. For example, taking a rectangular area to be driven away as an example, see [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 2 The number of irrigation devices can be two. If the first object is to the left of the area to be driven away, irrigation device 1 can be controlled to spray water to drive away the first object. Alternatively, see [link to other documentation]. Figure 3 The irrigation system can consist of two units. When the first object is in the center of the area to be driven away, irrigation equipment 1 and irrigation equipment 2 can be controlled to spray water to drive away the first object. For example... Figure 4 As shown, by predicting the animal's movement trajectory, the irrigation device 1 can be controlled to spray water towards the road where the animal has not yet reached. When the animal moves to a position relatively close to the irrigation device 2, the irrigation device 2 can be controlled to spray water in front of the animal's movement. This can drive the animal away before it reaches the predicted position, change the animal's movement trajectory, and prevent the animal from damaging the lawn or flowers.

[0048] When there are multiple irrigation devices, if one device is controlled to spray water to drive away a first object, and the first object is already present in the area to be driven away, the target irrigation device can be determined by combining the position of the first object with the positions of each irrigation device. For example, the distance between the first object and each irrigation device can be calculated based on their positions, and the device with the smallest distance can be selected as the target. If the first object is not currently present in the area to be driven away, the boundary intersection point where the first object enters the area can be determined based on its predicted trajectory, and the distance between this boundary intersection point and each irrigation device can be calculated. The target irrigation device can then be determined based on this distance. If multiple irrigation devices are controlled to spray water, the irrigation device with the highest distance value (ranked in the top N positions) can be selected as the target, for example, the device with the highest distance value (ranked in the top two positions).

[0049] During the actual irrigation process of the target irrigation equipment, the irrigation distance of the target irrigation equipment can be adjusted according to the calculated distance value, and the target irrigation equipment can be controlled to spray water at the calculated irrigation distance. For example, assuming the distance between the first object and the target irrigation equipment is 30 centimeters, the irrigation distance of the target irrigation equipment can be adjusted to 30 centimeters, and the target irrigation equipment can be controlled to spray water at a distance of 30 centimeters. In specific implementation, the irrigation distance of the target irrigation equipment can be adjusted by adjusting at least one of the water pressure of the irrigation equipment, the pitch angle of the target irrigation equipment, and the pitch angle of the nozzle of the target irrigation equipment.

[0050] For example, when the irrigation distance adjustment device includes a valve, the irrigation distance of the irrigation equipment can be adjusted by adjusting the water pressure of the irrigation equipment; when the irrigation distance adjustment device includes a second drive motor, the irrigation distance can be adjusted by adjusting the pitch angle of the nozzle of the irrigation equipment; when the irrigation distance adjustment device includes a third drive motor, the irrigation distance can be adjusted by adjusting the pitch angle of the irrigation equipment; when the irrigation distance adjustment device includes a valve and a second drive motor, the irrigation distance of the irrigation equipment can be adjusted by adjusting both the water pressure of the irrigation equipment and the pitch angle of the nozzle; when the irrigation distance adjustment device includes a valve, a second drive motor, and a third drive motor, the irrigation distance of the irrigation equipment can be adjusted by adjusting the water pressure of the irrigation equipment, the pitch angle of the nozzle, and the pitch angle of the irrigation equipment.

[0051] It is understood that the above-mentioned methods for adjusting the irrigation distance are merely illustrative. As long as the irrigation distance can be changed, the specific method of change can be set according to the specific structure of the irrigation equipment or the experience of those skilled in the art, and is not specifically limited here.

[0052] For example, a limited number of irrigation experiments or simulation experiments can be conducted on the irrigation equipment in advance to obtain the correspondence between irrigation distance and water flow parameters, pitch angle of irrigation equipment, etc., so that when adjusting the irrigation distance, the water flow parameters and / or pitch angle of irrigation equipment can be adjusted according to the pre-obtained correspondence.

[0053] When the irrigation distance changes, the shape of the water curtain sprayed by the irrigation equipment will also change accordingly. For example, by conducting a limited number of irrigation experiments or simulation experiments on the irrigation equipment, the correspondence between the irrigation distance and the concentrated area of ​​water flow in the water curtain can be obtained, so as to determine multiple target irrigation distances based on the boundary of the area to be irrigated and the correspondence.

[0054] In specific implementation, controlling the irrigation equipment to spray water to drive away the first object may include: Method 1: Control the water spraying of the irrigation equipment for a preset time.

[0055] For example, the irrigation equipment can be controlled to spray water continuously, such as spraying water continuously for 2 minutes and then stopping, thereby driving away the first object and avoiding excessive waste of water resources.

[0056] It is understood that the above examples regarding the duration of a single application are merely illustrative. As long as the watering time is sufficient to drive away the first object, the specific time can be set according to the type of the first object or based on the experience of those skilled in the art, and is not specifically limited here.

[0057] Method 2: Spray water once at preset intervals.

[0058] For example, spray water repeatedly, stopping after each 1-second interval, then spraying again after a 5-second interval, thus ensuring the successful removal of the first target.

[0059] Method 3: Spray water according to the preset spray trajectory.

[0060] Water is sprayed according to a preset spray trajectory, which can be obtained based on the direction of movement of the first object or the predicted movement trajectory of the first object. For example, assuming the first object is moving to the right, the preset spray trajectory can be a straight line or curve extending to the right from the current position of the first object. Alternatively, a pre-set trajectory for spraying water when driving away animals can be used, such as spraying water when the animal shakes its head left and right.

[0061] For details on the specific water spraying process, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 2 The irrigation equipment can be controlled to spray water towards the location of the first object to drive it away. Or see [other source]. Figure 4 Assuming the first object is moving to the right, the irrigation equipment can be controlled to spray water in front of the first object's path, thereby achieving precise water spraying of the first object based on its position or direction of movement, improving the accuracy of water spraying, reducing water waste, and increasing the success rate of driving away the first object.

[0062] After water spraying, the specific spraying process can be recorded, including the target ID of the irrigation equipment, nozzle ID, spraying time, and water consumption, thereby generating a water resource consumption report. Simultaneously, the recorded spraying process can be used to calculate the number of times each nozzle operates and its cumulative operating time, prompting preventative replacement before it reaches its lifespan threshold. If equipment is found to have failed to execute or has a delayed response, the fault point can be precisely located, enabling accurate maintenance.

[0063] In the specific implementation process, after controlling the irrigation equipment to spray water, the first object can be further tracked to determine whether it still exists in the area to be driven away. If the first object still exists in the area to be driven away, the irrigation equipment is controlled to continue spraying water. If the first object does not exist, the irrigation equipment is controlled to stop spraying water. The method for tracking the first object can refer to the process of identifying detection data to determine whether the first object exists in the area to be driven away, and will not be elaborated here. Controlling the irrigation equipment to continue spraying water can be done by controlling the same irrigation equipment to continue spraying water, or by controlling other irrigation equipment to spray water. For example, assuming that after identifying the existence of the first object in the area to be driven away, irrigation equipment 1 is controlled to spray water. After spraying water, it is further identified whether the first object still exists in the area to be driven away. If it does, irrigation equipment 1 is controlled to continue spraying water, or irrigation equipment 2 is controlled to spray water, or both irrigation equipment 1 and irrigation equipment 2 are controlled to spray water simultaneously. Specifically, the target irrigation equipment to be controlled for spraying water can be determined based on the location of the first object. If the irrigation equipment remains unchanged while continuing to spray water, the spraying time can be extended to ensure the first object is successfully driven away. If additional irrigation equipment is added, the spraying time can be kept constant to avoid wasting water resources.

[0064] If the first object is not found, after the irrigation equipment stops spraying water, if the first object is still not detected within a preset time period, such as 5 minutes, the irrigation equipment can be put into sleep mode to reduce its power consumption. Additionally, the detection sensor can be controlled to enter a low-power monitoring mode, for example, by reducing the detection frequency until the first object is detected again.

[0065] Furthermore, before controlling the irrigation equipment to spray water, it can be determined, based on detection data, whether a second object, such as a person, exists in the area to be driven away. If it is determined that the second object does not exist in the area, the irrigation equipment is controlled to spray water to drive away the first object. If a second object exists in the area, the irrigation equipment is not controlled to spray water, thereby avoiding water spraying onto the user. Also, since users and animals usually appear in the irrigation area simultaneously, external force is generally not needed to drive the animal away.

[0066] The control method for irrigation equipment provided in this invention collects detection data through a detection sensor; based on the detection data, it identifies whether a first object exists in the area to be driven away; if so, it controls the irrigation equipment to spray water to drive away the first object. By using irrigation equipment set up in the irrigation area to spray water and drive away animals appearing in the irrigation area, the first object is prevented from damaging facilities in the area to be driven away, eliminating the need for manual monitoring of the area and improving the efficiency of driving away the first object. Simultaneously, driving away the first object by spraying water avoids harm to the first object, ensuring its safety. Furthermore, the irrigation equipment can spray water directly at the first object for targeted driving away, increasing the success rate of driving away the first object.

[0067] In some embodiments of the present invention, a control device for irrigation equipment is also provided, see reference. Figure 5 The control device for the irrigation equipment may include: The data acquisition module 501 acquires detection data through the detection sensor; The identification module 502 is used to identify whether a first object exists in the area to be driven away based on the detection data, wherein the area to be driven away is within the spraying range of the irrigation equipment; The control module 503 is used to control the irrigation equipment to spray water to drive away the first object if it exists.

[0068] Regarding the control device for the irrigation equipment in the above embodiments, the specific methods by which each module performs its operation have been described in detail in the embodiments related to the method, and will not be elaborated upon here. The control device for the irrigation equipment in the above embodiments may also include other implementation methods based on the description of the method embodiments. Specific implementation methods can be referred to the description of the relevant method embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0069] This invention also provides an irrigation device, which includes a processor and a memory. The memory stores at least one instruction or at least one program. The processor loads and executes the at least one instruction or at least one program to implement the control method of the irrigation device as described above.

[0070] In the description of this invention, references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this invention, as well as the features of those different embodiments or examples.

[0071] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0072] In this invention, unless otherwise stated, directional terms such as "up" and "down" are generally used in relation to the direction shown in the accompanying drawings, or in relation to the vertical, perpendicular, or gravitational direction; similarly, for ease of understanding and description, "left" and "right" are generally used in relation to the left and right shown in the accompanying drawings; "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours of each component itself, but the above directional terms are not intended to limit this invention.

[0073] The above-described embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and are not intended to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, and should all be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A control method for irrigation equipment, wherein, The method includes: Detection data is collected through detection sensors; Based on the detection data, it is determined whether a first object exists in the area to be driven away, and the area to be driven away is within the spraying range of the irrigation equipment; If present, control the irrigation equipment to spray water to drive away the first object.

2. The method according to claim 1, wherein, The step of identifying whether a first object exists in the area to be driven away based on the detection data includes: Based on the detection data, it can be determined whether the first object exists in the area to be driven away; Alternatively, based on the detection data, a predicted movement trajectory of the first object can be obtained, and based on the predicted movement trajectory, it can be determined whether the first object will enter the area to be driven away.

3. The method according to claim 2, wherein, When it is determined based on the predicted movement trajectory that the first object will enter the area to be driven away, the control of the irrigation equipment to spray water to drive away the first object includes: Before the first object enters the area to be driven away, the irrigation equipment is controlled to spray water to drive the first object away.

4. The method according to claim 1, wherein, Before identifying the presence of the first object within the area to be driven away and controlling the irrigation equipment to spray water, the method further includes: Based on the detection data, it can be identified whether a second object exists in the area to be driven away; When it is determined that the second object does not exist in the area to be driven away, the irrigation equipment is controlled to spray water to drive away the first object.

5. The method according to claim 1, wherein, After controlling the irrigation equipment to spray water, the method further includes: Identify whether the first object still exists in the area to be driven away; If present, the irrigation equipment is controlled to continue spraying water based on the position of the first object; If not, control the irrigation equipment to stop spraying water.

6. The method according to claim 1, wherein, The control of the irrigation equipment to spray water to drive away the first object includes: The irrigation equipment is controlled to spray water continuously for a preset time, or spray water once at preset intervals, or spray water according to a preset water spray trajectory.

7. The method according to any one of claims 1-6, wherein, The control of the irrigation equipment to spray water to drive away the first object includes: Control the irrigation equipment to spray water toward the location of the first object or control the irrigation equipment to spray water in front of the path of the first object.

8. The method according to claim 1, wherein, The detection sensor includes at least one of an image sensor, an infrared sensor, a sound sensor, a hair sensor, and a lidar.

9. The method according to claim 1, wherein, The detection sensor is installed on the irrigation equipment, or on an object capable of detecting the area to be driven away, or on a device capable of moving within the area to be driven away.

10. The method according to claim 1, wherein, The number of irrigation devices is multiple. When controlling the irrigation devices to spray water, one or more irrigation devices are controlled to spray water to drive away the first object.

11. The method according to claim 10, wherein, The method further includes: during the movement of the first object, controlling different irrigation devices to spray water according to the movement trajectory of the first object.

12. A control device for irrigation equipment, wherein, include: Memory, used to store computer-readable instructions; And a processor for executing the computer-readable instructions to cause the irrigation apparatus to perform the control method of the irrigation apparatus as described in any one of claims 1 to 11.

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