Colored honeycomb customization system and method based on multi-party bee farm

Abstract

The invention discloses a colorful honeycomb customization system and method based on a multi-party bee farm. The system comprises a bee farm database which is configured to store bee states of bee farms at different positions; the template library is configured to store different types of color filling units and color honeycomb templates for a user to select; the user interaction module is configured to receive a customization request initiated by a user, wherein the customization request comprises account information of the user and customization pattern information; the bee field matching module is configured to recommend at least one bee field within a distance threshold range by the user and in a bee nesting period as a candidate bee field for the user to select; and the management platform sends the generated color honeycomb preview pattern to the bee farmer client of the specified bee farm. According to the method, the bee farms in the nesting period of bees are screened, the bee farms without active nesting behaviors in the wintering period, the summer period and the like are directly excluded, and it is ensured that the candidate bee farms have the colorful honeycomb customization bearing capacity.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of colored honeycomb customization technology, and particularly relates to a colored honeycomb customization system and method based on multiple apiaries. Background Technology

[0002] As key social pollinating insects in the global ecosystem, honeybees not only maintain the natural ecological balance but also form a long-term symbiotic relationship with human agricultural production and the traditional beekeeping industry. In traditional beekeeping practices, operations such as honey collection and comb handling often lead to localized damage to the hive. Worker bees will proactively engage in collaborative repair, forming a natural interactive cycle of human disturbance and colony repair. This repair behavior is not only a core mechanism for maintaining the structural resilience and survival function of the bee colony but also contains a complex logic of collective perception, material allocation, and resource distribution, providing a natural setting for cross-species interaction research.

[0003] While bee hive repair behavior has garnered attention in ecology, current research largely focuses on biological mechanisms and lacks a methodological framework applicable to interaction design. In practices involving colored beehives, some artists guide bees to build colored hives by placing pigment-containing materials or frames inside the hive. However, these practices suffer from three major limitations: first, the ecological safety of material selection is lacking verification, and the compatibility of pigment types, ratios, and bee colony welfare is unclear; second, the operational procedures lack standardized guidelines, with no uniform approach to destruction methods, material forms, and placement strategies, leading to unreproducible results; and third, the lack of quantitative analysis methods makes it difficult to accurately capture the material flow and color diffusion patterns during the repair process, hindering controllable adjustment of the colored beehive construction effect.

[0004] With the development of science education and the cultural and creative industries, the market demand for customized colored honeycombs is growing. This includes personalized needs for individual creation and art exhibitions, as well as commercial needs in the beekeeping industry such as science education experiences and value-added services. However, existing technologies cannot meet this demand: on the one hand, there is a lack of a systematic service architecture connecting user customization needs with bee colony repair behavior, making it difficult for users to submit customization plans and receive feedback; on the other hand, there is a lack of core technological constraints to ensure the feasibility of customization, causing customization plans to often fail because they violate bee habits or honeycomb structure rules. At the same time, beekeeping practice urgently needs low-interference and easy-to-operate intervention methods. Existing technologies either involve excessive intervention that affects bee colony health or are too complex for beekeepers to master, failing to effectively connect scientific research results with industrial practice.

[0005] To meet the demand for personalized honeycomb customization, the applicant provides a personalized honeycomb customization service system and method (CN116227885B). This system includes: a user interaction module for acquiring user-customized honeycomb image information; a management platform for receiving the honeycomb image information and determining the feasibility of the preview honeycomb pattern; when the preview honeycomb pattern is deemed feasible, converting the preview honeycomb pattern into a corresponding honeycomb frame component pattern; sending the pattern to a honeycomb frame component processing device; receiving honeycomb building-related information and distributing it according to the corresponding user ID; and a honeycomb building information interaction module for interacting with honeycomb building-related information.

[0006] However, this technology is mainly designed for customizing the shape of the honeycomb and cannot be applied to the personalized customization of colored honeycombs, let alone meet the personalized customization of colored honeycombs involving multiple apiaries. Summary of the Invention

[0007] The purpose of this invention is to provide a color honeycomb customization system and method based on multiple apiaries, which partially solves or alleviates the above-mentioned deficiencies in the prior art and can meet the needs of personalized color honeycomb customization involving multiple apiaries.

[0008] To solve the aforementioned technical problems, the present invention specifically adopts the following technical solution: A first aspect of the present invention is to provide a customized colored honeycomb system based on multiple apiaries, comprising: The apiary database is configured to store the bee status of apiaries in different locations; the bee status includes the nesting period and the non-nesting period. The template library is configured to store different types of colored fill cells and colored honeycomb templates for users to choose from; the colored honeycomb templates include partial build modes and overall build modes. The user interaction module is configured to receive a customization request initiated by a user. The customization request includes the user's account information and customization pattern information. The account information includes the user's address information. The customization pattern information includes: generating a semi-customized color honeycomb preview pattern based on the color fill unit and color honeycomb template selected by the user; or, providing the user with a blank honeycomb template, obtaining the color fill unit type and color fill unit size and position information input by the user, and generating a custom color honeycomb preview pattern. The apiary matching module is configured to recommend at least one apiary within a distance threshold and in the nest-building period of the bees, based on the user's address information and the bee status of each apiary in the database, as a candidate apiary for the user to choose from. The management platform is configured to send the generated color honeycomb preview image to the beekeeper's client of the designated apiary when the user accepts the recommended designated apiary, so that the beekeeper can prepare the corresponding material package and make the preparation based on the image.

[0009] Furthermore, the apiary matching module is also configured to check, one by one, whether the material library of each candidate apiary contains beeswax material of the corresponding color based on all the colors contained in the color honeycomb preview image; for candidate apiaries that lack at least one of the corresponding color beeswax materials in the material library, if the apiary's feeding cycle + production cycle > the user's customization cycle, then the candidate apiary is eliminated.

[0010] Furthermore, the apiary matching module is also configured to, if there are no apiaries available for recommendation within the distance threshold range, perform a screening of apiaries outside the distance threshold range to obtain backup apiaries in the material library that have the corresponding color beeswax material outside the distance threshold range; The backup apiaries are screened a second time. If the sum of the production cycle and transportation cycle of the backup apiary is greater than or equal to the feeding cycle, production cycle and transportation cycle of the apiary within the distance threshold range, then the apiary within the threshold range is selected as a candidate apiary; otherwise, the backup apiary is selected as a candidate apiary.

[0011] Furthermore, the management platform is also configured to perform extended threshold judgment when the color honeycomb preview pattern is a custom color honeycomb preview pattern; The expansion threshold determination includes: if the color honeycomb preview image is in partial construction mode, then determine whether the gap between the color fill units is less than the first preset expansion threshold; if so, prompt to adjust the color fill units; otherwise, convert to a feasible color honeycomb preview image and send it to the nest building information interaction module; if the color honeycomb preview image is in overall construction mode, then determine whether the gap between the color fill units is greater than or equal to the second preset expansion threshold; if so, prompt to adjust the color fill units; otherwise, convert to a feasible color honeycomb preview image and send it to the nest building information interaction module.

[0012] Furthermore, the user interaction module is also configured to, in response to user interaction, perform at least one of the following operations on the semi-customized color honeycomb preview pattern: adding, deleting, or modifying color fill units, and then convert the semi-customized color honeycomb preview pattern into a custom color honeycomb preview pattern.

[0013] Furthermore, the management platform is also configured to perform coverage / density threshold determination when the color honeycomb preview pattern is a custom color honeycomb preview pattern; The coverage / density threshold determination includes: calculating the color coverage / density based on the size and position information of all color fill units; if the color coverage / density is greater than or equal to the preset coverage / density threshold, then prompting to adjust the color fill units.

[0014] Furthermore, it also includes: The nesting information interaction module is configured to allow beekeepers to download feasible color beehive preview images and upload relevant information about bee nesting; and to allow users to download relevant information about bee nesting based on their ID.

[0015] Furthermore, the color fill unit includes planar color fill units and linear color fill units.

[0016] This invention also provides a method for customizing colored honeycombs based on multiple apiaries, comprising: The system stores the bee status of apiaries in different locations; the bee status includes the nesting period and the non-nesting period. The system stores different types of colored fill units and colored honeycomb templates for users to choose from; the colored honeycomb templates include partial construction modes and overall construction modes. The system receives a customization request initiated by a user. The customization request includes the user's account information and customization pattern information. The account information includes the user's address information. The customization pattern information includes: generating a semi-customized color honeycomb preview pattern based on the color fill unit and color honeycomb template selected by the user; or, providing the user with a blank honeycomb template, obtaining the color fill unit type and color fill unit size and position information input by the user, and generating a customized color honeycomb preview pattern. Based on the user's address information and the bee status of each apiary in the database, at least one apiary within the distance threshold and in the bee-building period is recommended as a candidate apiary for the user to choose from. When a user accepts a recommended candidate apiary, the generated color honeycomb preview image is sent to the beekeeper's client of the candidate apiary, allowing the beekeeper to prepare the corresponding material package and make the necessary preparations based on the image.

[0017] Furthermore, based on all the colors contained in the color honeycomb preview image, each candidate apiary is checked to see if the material library contains beeswax material of the corresponding color. For candidate apiaries that lack at least one of the corresponding color beeswax materials in the material library, if the apiary's feeding cycle + production cycle > the user's customization cycle, then the candidate apiary is eliminated.

[0018] Beneficial effects: This invention screens apiaries where bees are in the nest-building stage, directly excluding apiaries that do not actively build nests during the wintering or summering periods, ensuring that candidate apiaries are capable of undertaking customized colored honeycomb projects. The bee colonies can efficiently integrate artificially applied colored beeswax materials, mitigating the risk of project failure due to incompatible apiary conditions from the outset.

[0019] By meticulously verifying the color matching between the candidate apiary's material library and the preview images, we ensure that the retained apiaries possess all the necessary colored beeswax materials for customization, preventing any disruptions to the customization process caused by apiaries having the ability to build nests but lacking the corresponding colored materials. Through quantitative comparison of the material supply cycle, production cycle, and user customization cycle, apiaries exceeding the overall time limit are eliminated, ensuring that all final candidate apiaries can complete restocking and production within an acceptable timeframe for the user. Further filtering using both materials and cycle time reduces the number of invalid candidate apiaries, ensuring that the user's candidate list consists entirely of apiaries with genuine feasibility, significantly reducing the user's decision-making time and trial-and-error costs.

[0020] This invention provides standardized color fill units and patterned honeycomb templates through a template library, offering users basic customization resources. It also precisely adapts to two core needs—precise point-to-point coloring and large-scale overall coloring—through partial / global construction mode division, covering diverse customization scenarios. Furthermore, it enables the generation of semi-custom and custom dual-path preview images, lowering the operational threshold for non-professional users while satisfying the personalized creativity of professional users, balancing convenience and flexibility.

[0021] This invention establishes a mechanism for switching between semi-custom and custom modes. When users make in-depth adjustments to the template, such as adding, deleting, or modifying colored fill units, it automatically switches to custom mode. This preserves the user's creative freedom while preventing the design from deviating from the bee repair patterns and hive structure requirements due to template modifications. It ensures that all non-standardized modification schemes undergo a complete threshold verification process on the management platform, preventing issues such as excessive gaps or overly high coverage after template fine-tuning due to lack of verification, thus guaranteeing the technical feasibility and ecological compatibility of the modified scheme.

[0022] Extended threshold judgments are applied to custom preview images, and gap standards are set by mode to avoid problems such as color mixing and material diversion during bee repair, ensuring clear customized results and feasibility of comb repair. For the structural stability verification dimension of custom preview images, the color coverage / color unit density is calculated and compared with preset thresholds to prevent excessive damage to the comb area due to too many or too dense color fill units, ensuring that the core functions of the hive, such as honey storage and larval rearing, are not affected.

[0023] This invention also constructs an information flow channel from beekeeper execution to user inquiry, and realizes the distribution of feasible solutions, uploading of nest building progress and accurate inquiry through the nest building information interaction module, ensuring that the entire customization process is transparent and traceable. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. In all the drawings, similar elements or parts are generally identified by similar reference numerals. The elements or parts in the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without any creative effort.

[0025] Figure 1 This is an example of a colored honeycomb (partial construction mode) customized and produced based on the colored honeycomb customization system of the present invention; Figure 2 This is an example of a color honeycomb II (partial construction mode) customized and produced based on the color honeycomb customization system of the present invention; Figure 3 This is an example of a color honeycomb three-dimensional (partial construction mode) customized and produced based on the color honeycomb customization system of the present invention; Figure 4 This is an example of a color honeycomb four (overall construction mode) customized and produced based on the color honeycomb customization system of the present invention; Figure 5 This is an example of a color honeycomb five (overall construction mode) customized and produced based on the color honeycomb customization system of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a functional module diagram of an embodiment of the color honeycomb customization system of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a flowchart of an embodiment of the color honeycomb customization method of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, 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. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0027] In this document, suffixes such as "module," "part," or "unit" used to denote elements are used only for the purpose of illustrative purposes and have no specific meaning in themselves. Therefore, "module," "part," or "unit" may be used interchangeably.

[0028] In this document, the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "front," "rear," "one end," and "the other end," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing the present invention and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0029] In this document, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection, a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0030] In this document, "and / or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the listed related items.

[0031] In this article, "multiple" means two or more, that is, it includes two, three, four, five, etc.

[0032] Example 1: To verify the feasibility of custom-made colored honeycomb, the applicant conducted an experiment.

[0033] The applicant conducted field experiments in a real apiary environment and uniformly used colored beeswax as the eco-compatible interactive material. All tasks were carried out according to a standardized process: (1) defining the research objectives; (2) preparing experimental materials and observation devices; (3) implementing structural intervention; (4) daily fixed-point observation; and (5) collecting and analyzing data after the restoration reached a steady state.

[0034] This study selected the Italian bee as a partner, a strain that has been commercially and extensively raised in China for a long time, facilitating field experiments under routine operating conditions. Its nest building and repair behaviors are performed by worker bees: the built cells are used to store honey, pollen, and brood; when the hive is damaged, bees typically begin repairs within 1 to 3 days, with the timing and intensity of repair modulated by the scale of the damage and available resources. The colony tends to use readily available beeswax to reduce energy consumption, provided the material is sufficiently close and easy to detect and transport. Based on this background, the first phase of the experimental design primarily conducts a minimization test: whether artificially processed colored beeswax can be actively accessed and integrated by bees without posing significant safety risks. Subsequent phases will delve into the factors and key dimensions influencing repair behavior and conduct extended research.

[0035] In terms of experimental procedures, the applicant tried to avoid altering the beekeepers' daily management habits. All operations were embedded in the existing workflow, with only three steps completed briefly at the routine hive opening window: standardized destruction, application of colored beeswax, and fixed-point photography; the rest of the process remained unchanged.

[0036] The applicant modeled the population restoration process as a three-stage process, using nest frames as the unit: material collection, transportation, and integration. The observation log started on Day 0, during which standardized destruction was implemented and colored beeswax was applied. Starting from Day 1, fixed-point shooting was conducted at the same shooting location during fixed time periods each day until no new integration or visible color diffusion occurred for 24 consecutive hours, indicating a stable state. The maximum observation period was 14 days.

[0037] The comparison metrics are: start-up time (day sequence from the first visible integration), progress rate (uniform curve fitting), and spatial distribution (the ratio of local concentration to outward diffusion). The diffusion curve, the approximate time point of diffusion, the time point at which it tends to stabilize, and the degree of diffusion are also considered.

[0038] To ensure image consistency and metric comparability, the applicant selected newly built honeycomb (honey storage area) only in the non-brooding area of ​​the super as the observation substrate, requiring a white to light yellow background with uniform texture and geometric flatness. During the experiment, if bees exhibited abnormal attacks, non-seasonal hive clearing / abandonment, or acute death, the observation frame was immediately terminated and recorded.

[0039] Starting in May 2024, the study was conducted at the Yishan Open Bee Farm in Jining, Shandong Province. This area experiences hot and humid summers with simultaneous rain and heat, making it suitable for fieldwork and honey storage. A total of 15 hives were set up, with 9 hives initially included in the study. Before inclusion, stable and active colonies were confirmed. All hives used standard Langstroth 10-frame hives. The frames were detachable wooden frames used to support the combs, facilitating inspection and standardized operations. The foundation consisted of pre-pressed hexagonal textured wax sheets to guide bees in nest building and to provide a uniform starting surface; this foundation was used as the basis for observation and intervention. A queen excluder was placed between the bottom and upper hives to restrict queen movement and ensure intervention occurred in the upper honey storage area (not for brood rearing). To reduce site variations, all hives were standardized and randomly assigned to experimental groups. The frames maintained the same relative position within the super (e.g., all in the central slot) to minimize temperature and humidity gradients and bee flow differences. The shooting position and time were fixed to ensure consistent imaging aperture.

[0040] The applicant recycled waste wax from a local apiary as a base material, following the existing wax recycling process: melting at 70–80°C and filtering and purifying multiple times. The only additional step was coloring: food-grade carmine (E120) was uniformly dispersed in the molten wax at a wax:pigment ratio of 50g:1g, then poured into standard ingots and processed into strips or tablets as needed for the experiment. E120 was chosen for its biocompatibility and inertness, reducing the risk of disturbing bee behavior and facilitating long-term field observation. Red was preferred because it provides high contrast with the light yellow new honeycomb, aiding image segmentation; furthermore, bees have a weaker response to long wavelengths (>600nm), reducing additional visual interference.

[0041] Material integration and color diffusion were recorded daily at fixed times and locations using mobile phones. Differences in color temperature and brightness across days, influenced by weather and diffuse reflection, were eliminated through post-processing batch color correction. Image processing used ImageJ (for integration area quantization) and Python-OpenCV (for diffusion path analysis: length, direction, and uniformity). Statistical analysis used SPSS for multivariate ANOVA and regression analysis (significance level p < 0.05).

[0042] This study proceeded in three phases. Phase one aimed to confirm whether colored beeswax, as an interaction material, could be actively used by bee colonies without causing abnormalities, with "stable material transport and integration without abnormalities" serving as the threshold for entering formal experiments. Phase two aimed to identify key manipulators influencing the repair path, employing a randomized block design with the beehive as the block, randomly assigning treatments to frames within each block; independent variables included material morphology, damage scale, and intervention timing, with outcome indicators following 3.1.1 (initiation time, repair rate, and distribution pattern). Phase three, based on the two types of construction scenarios identified in Phase two, conducted a more detailed study. It investigated the differences and characteristics between local construction (boundary repair behavior under beeswax shape and weight, specific geometric damage, and repair angle) and global construction (repair behavior under continuous small perturbations and daily application), thereby summarizing reusable Bio HCI interaction patterns.

[0043] Phase 1 was a preliminary experiment to investigate whether colored beeswax would be actively taken and integrated, and whether the bee colony exhibited abnormal behavior.

[0044] The minimum-scale trial was conducted in the super box, and the judgment criteria included two aspects: first, usability—visible integration of colored materials within 24 hours after release; second, short-term safety—no abnormalities such as increased aggression, increased abnormal mortality, interruption of breeding, or nest abandonment were observed during the observation period. If either criterion was not met, the trial was stopped and the reason was recorded.

[0045] Two small observation boxes were placed inside the super, each containing a newly built foundation piece as the support surface for nest building. A small amount of colored beeswax was applied at a fixed point above the foundation to determine if any colored traces of integration appeared. Beeswax was applied only once on Day 0, with a fixed shooting position and a uniform amount.

[0046] Day 0 (baseline): Place 1g of colored beeswax powder in the center of the foundation of each of the two observation boxes; after taking initial photos, place the observation boxes into the super.

[0047] Day 1: Take out the two observation boxes the next day to see if the colored beeswax put in has been decomposed and used for nest building.

[0048] Preliminary experimental results show that bees actively transport and integrate colored beeswax material, and the material is transported and used to build the nest within one day, without any obvious abnormal behavior. This finding initially supports the applicability of colored beeswax in interactive applications of overall honeycomb coloring.

[0049] This phase is used to identify controllable factors affecting the repair pathway. A randomized block design was adopted, with the beehive as the block and the frame as the experimental unit; treatments were randomly assigned within the blocks. The main evaluation indicators were initiation time, repair rate, and spatial distribution. Closure was defined as no new integration or visible color diffusion for 24 consecutive hours.

[0050] The field experiment controlled three factors, each with two settings: ① Comb thickness: thin 5–8 mm, thick 12–15 mm; both settings were uncapped (<16 mm). ② Damage scale: groove width 3 mm and 10 mm, approximately the width of 1–2 and about 5 cells respectively. ③ Material form: powder (0.5–1 mm) and strips (10 mm × 0.5 mm). 1 g of material was used, randomly distributed to different frames within the hive; daily fixed-point photography was conducted; the hive was closed after 24 consecutive hours if no new integration or visible color diffusion was observed.

[0051] Considering that bee colonies often expand outwards from multiple starting points by simultaneously pulling frames, transitional and semi-formed cells inevitably exist at the edges, resulting in variations in nest thickness within the same frame. Therefore, the applicant intends to first verify the formation and thickness of the selected experimental hives: if ≥70% of the cells are clearly formed, and adjacent cells have a single-sided depth of 5–8 mm thin and 12–15 mm thick respectively without being capped, they can be included in the group; if the depth is below the threshold, it is considered an early stage of expansion, and intervention should be postponed or another hive frame should be selected.

[0052] Each frame was treated as an independent experimental unit, with only one side of each frame undergoing intervention, while the other side remained unchanged as an internal control. Each treatment combination was replicated with at least two frames (total sample size not less than 16 frames), from different bee colonies or supers. Treatments were randomly assigned within the group, while frame location and orientation were balanced to minimize temperature and humidity gradients and bee flow differences. All operations were integrated into the existing apiary procedures, with single-sided shooting time controlled within 1 minute and rapid repositioning to reduce interference. For each frame, a coverage-time series was obtained in chronological order. After all eight groups were completed and stabilized, the same curve model (such as a logistic model, suitable for sigmoid-like repair dynamics, referencing beeswax behavior literature) was used to fit each series, resulting in a fitted curve for each frame. Multiple frames within the same group were aggregated (within-group mean curves and standard deviations calculated), and finally, the fitted curves were compared among the eight groups (including differences in trend such as slope and final coverage level, using ANOVA or t-tests, with a p < 0.05 threshold). Specific statistical and visualization procedures (such as Matplotlib curves) are provided in the Results and Analysis section to ensure reproducibility.

[0053] On the second day after placement, all samples showed red beeswax being moved and used for repair; thereafter, the rate of change gradually decreased until no new integration or visible color diffusion was observed for 24 consecutive hours, at which point it was considered stable. The red color typically starts from the damaged area, progresses along the honeycomb grid, and merges with the surrounding hive.

[0054] The applicant identified three factors that significantly affected the restoration outcome: 1) Material form. With the same amount, powdered beeswax is easier to transport and integrate over a larger area, with a wider color band and uneven density; strip-shaped beeswax is preferentially used along the boundary, with more concentrated traces and obvious edge adhesion; 2) Damaged area. After stabilization, the red coverage area changes in the same direction as the damaged area: the larger the damage, the larger the remaining red area; the smaller the damage, the smaller the final red area. 3) Nest thickness. When both unbuilt and built areas exist in the same frame, applying equal amounts of strips of beeswax to the cut area results in a wider color band in the unbuilt area, which moves more noticeably to the periphery; the red color in the built area mainly remains near the cut area, used for local filling. To eliminate the influence of nest thickness, in subsequent embodiments, frames of uniform thickness are used to construct the colored honeycomb for customized colored honeycombs.

[0055] Based on these differences, the applicant summarized two interaction patterns for bee repair and provided applicable conditions: Local construction: On existing or relatively thick combs, evenly spread strips of colored beeswax along the damaged boundary and gently press to fix them. The observed coloration is mainly concentrated at the damaged boundary and a few adjacent cells, with little lateral diffusion (an empirical value was obtained based on historical data as the diffusion threshold for subsequent colored units during the repair process); when the base is a thin comb or there are unbuilt areas in the same frame, the diffusion zone will be significantly wider and shift to the surrounding area.

[0056] Overall construction: On unbuilt or thin combs, without damaging them, evenly sprinkle powdered colored beeswax in the target area. The color will be continuously transported and integrated within the area, gradually forming patches and creating overall coloring.

[0057] Based on the results of Phase Two, the applicant initially categorized the repair activities into local construction and overall construction. This phase involved comparative experiments to verify the boundary conditions and applicability of these forms. Specifically, in the local context, the material morphology was extended to planar forms, and the potential impact on repair progress (start-up time, rate) and spatial distribution was examined by combining the destruction shape (solid circle, hollow circle, solid triangle, hollow triangle, arc) and feed amount (1g vs. 2g); simultaneously, the effects of honeycomb angle (0°, 45°, 90°) and surface type (planar vs. curved surface) on path and velocity were examined. In the overall context, continuous perturbation (daily grooving destruction + powder feeding) was used to observe honeycomb changes and bee adaptation dynamics.

[0058] The local restoration variables were set as follows: the damage shape included solid circles, hollow circles, solid triangles, hollow triangles, and arcs; the beeswax morphology was linear or planar; and the basis weight of colored beeswax was 1g vs. 2g. When planar morphology was used for solid damage, 1g was insufficient to achieve adequate coverage at a fixed damage scale; therefore, 2g was set to ensure comparability. To maintain cross-morphological control, linear morphology was used for hollow damage, also with a 2g condition, to examine the potential impact of basis weight variation on restoration progress and spatial distribution.

[0059] Nesting Angle and Surface Type: Given that traditional honeycomb frames are typically vertical, this experiment extended the angle to verify its potential impact on restoration dynamics. The applicant set up six 10×10cm experimental boxes with inclination angles of 0°, 45°, and 90°, respectively, comparing planar and curved surface types. After the bees completed nesting, lateral disruption with a 3mm wide groove was performed, followed by the introduction of 1g of colored beeswax strips to examine the potential influence of angle and surface type on the material diffusion direction. This design supports the ecological compatibility and cross-species migration potential of the model.

[0060] Overall setup: Grooves were cut daily using a standard fixture, and 1g of powder was added after each groove to simulate continuous human interference. The cumulative path formation was observed, and the long-term decision-making adaptation of bees was evaluated.

[0061] The applicant used an open-ended creative approach to test the usability and transferability of interactive colored beeswax technology among real participants, and collected feedback on the user experience and reusability of the interactive method. The practice was conducted at three apiaries as a preliminary test of cross-regional reproducibility; all bee species were Italian bees. The creation location was uniformly limited to the non-brooding area of ​​the hive super. To facilitate the recording of the nesting process, site A used a glass observation super compatible with 10 frames; the other sites used wooden supers. Filming was conducted at fixed points at each site, following the same procedures as for observing beehives.

[0062] The applicants were given an open-ended task. Participants used a package of materials provided by the applicant and a one-page quick reference card to determine their creative goals, develop an intervention plan, and create their works.

[0063] Partial construction: Within the experimental frame, perform slight disruption according to the predetermined outline, and place colored beeswax strips or beeswax surfaces on the disrupted areas to complete one feeding. Check the next day; if the color or boundaries do not meet expectations, add material again to the original feeding area.

[0064] Overall construction: After the applicant directly attaches the foundation to the support, the nest is placed in the box. Starting from D0, the box is opened and observed daily. A small amount of colored beeswax powder is sprinkled. When there is no new integration or visible diffusion on the surface for 24 consecutive hours, it is considered to be convergence.

[0065] Preparation of the materials kit: In order to give users more creative options, the applicant experimented with some other colors of beeswax and found that they had no effect on bees building nests, so they were also included in the materials kit.

[0066] The process proceeds in three stages: preparation, interaction, and conclusion. The preparation stage involves material preparation; the interaction stage involves filming and recording logs at fixed times each day; and the conclusion stage involves semi-structured interviews after reaching a steady state to collect feedback on usability, difficulties, collaboration methods, and willingness to reuse the work (into a table listing the issues) and to organize the works and process footage. Figures 1-3 The works showcasing partial construction were displayed, while Figures 4-5 The work showcases its overall construction.

[0067] In the current sample, the completion time shows a positive correlation with the area requiring new / repair coverage; that is, the larger the area, the longer the duration. When adjacent damaged surfaces are close together (near-neighbor scale), material may split between the two fronts, causing interference between diffusion zones and resulting in color mixing. (Therefore, empirical values ​​for the spacing between two adjacent color units are obtained based on historical data and used as thresholds in subsequent customized designs to provide sufficient diffusion space for the diffusion zone of each color unit, thereby avoiding or reducing the situation where the spacing between two color units is too small in the local construction mode, leading to color mixing.) The two modes also differ in their operational paths: overall construction involves daily small-dose powder application, with the position adjustable based on daily observations; local construction requires precise placement and pressing of wax strips / sheets along predetermined boundaries, demanding higher precision.

[0068] This paper transforms bee colony restoration from a natural phenomenon into a designable interaction: using colored beeswax as a material interface and color layer changes as quantifiable evidence, it proposes a non-invasive recording and analysis method that can be embedded in daily beekeeping. Field results confirm two reusable paths—overall construction and local construction. Operationally, overall construction involves daily application of small amounts of pollen, making it simpler to implement, while local construction requires precise laying and pressing along predetermined boundaries, demanding higher operational skills. This framework has been validated in apiary settings and provides a transferable starting point for cross-species interactions using artificial materials as biological building resources.

[0069] Example 2: like Figure 6 As shown, based on the research of Embodiment 1, this embodiment provides a color honeycomb customization service system, which specifically includes the following functional modules: template library, user interaction module, management platform, and nest building information interaction module.

[0070] I. Bee Farm Database

[0071] The apiary database is configured to store the bee status of apiaries in different locations; the bee status includes the nesting period and the non-nesting period.

[0072] The nesting and non-nesting periods stored in the apiary database are based on the physiological habits, behavioral characteristics, and production cycles of the bee colony, and directly determine whether the apiary has the capacity to undertake customized colored honeycomb services.

[0073] The nest-building period refers to the stage when bee colonies actively secrete beeswax, build new combs, or repair old combs. During this stage, worker bees are active in nest-building and have a high acceptance of artificially added colored beeswax materials. They can efficiently complete the repair and construction of colored honeycombs, making it the best time to customize colored honeycombs.

[0074] The non-nesting period refers to the stage when bee colonies focus on storing honey, overwintering, and surviving the summer, and nest building behavior is stagnant or extremely inactive. During this stage, worker bees have no active need to build nests, and their integration efficiency with artificially placed colored beeswax materials is extremely low, which cannot meet the cycle and effect requirements of customized services.

[0075] II. Template Library.

[0076] The template library is configured to store different types of colored fill cells and colored honeycomb templates for users to choose from; the colored honeycomb templates include partial build modes and overall build modes.

[0077] In this embodiment, the color fill unit includes: a planar color fill unit (such as...) Figure 1 (Red triangle in the middle) and line-shaped colored fill units (such as...) Figure 1 (Colored circles and colored curves in the text).

[0078] The linear colored filler unit is a pre-designed, elongated, standardized filler component adapted to the behavior of integrating materials along the damaged boundary in localized repair of bees.

[0079] Experiments show that bees will preferentially consume strips of beeswax along the damaged boundary, resulting in concentrated traces and obvious adherence to the edge. Therefore, the design of linear filler units aims to guide bees to accurately repair along the unit outline, ensuring clear boundaries of the customized pattern. They are mainly used in templates for local construction patterns to accurately outline the pattern boundaries. They can be straight lines, arcs, wavy lines, and geometric shapes composed of the above line types.

[0080] The planar color fill unit is designed to adapt to the behavior characteristics of bees in local repair and overall coverage of solid damaged areas. The preset sheet-like standardized fill components are used for large-area color fill needs in local construction mode.

[0081] The preset shapes are common basic geometric forms such as circles, squares, triangles, and regular hexagons.

[0082] Experimental results show that when the sheet-like beeswax is damaged in a solid state, the color of the bees after integration is a solid coverage, which is visually consistent with the damaged shape. Therefore, the shape and size design of the sheet-like filling unit is designed to match the behavioral logic of bees repairing solid areas, avoiding unstable comb structure due to excessive size or color dispersion due to insufficient size. At the same time, the preset basic geometric shape makes it easy for users to combine and splice, improving customization flexibility.

[0083] Planar color fill units are used in templates of local building modes as large-area fill components for geometric shapes, logos, patterns, etc.

[0084] In this embodiment, the customization of the colored honeycomb includes two modes: partial construction mode and overall construction mode.

[0085] The partial construction mode refers to a customization process where colored filler units occupy only a portion of the entire honeycomb (typically ≤30%), while the majority of the honeycomb retains the natural light yellow color of beeswax. The core design goal is to accurately present specific patterns, logos, or localized color effects without disrupting the overall natural shape of the honeycomb, achieving a balance between natural texture and personalized design. The design logic of this mode originates from the behavioral characteristics of bees precisely integrating materials along damaged boundaries observed in experiments. By guiding bees through localized intervention to complete targeted repair and coloring, it satisfies personalized needs while minimizing interference with the bee colony's nest-building habits.

[0086] The overall construction mode refers to a process in which colored fill units cover the entire area of ​​the honeycomb (colored area ratio = 100%) during customization, with no obvious exposure of the original color. This achieves a large-area, holistic color effect, such as uniform monochrome coverage or full-hive pattern coverage, highlighting the visual impact and integrity of the color. The design logic of this mode originates from the behavioral characteristics of bees in widely dispersing and integrating powdered beeswax in experiments. Through continuous intervention, bees are guided to complete the repair and coloring of the entire hive, meeting the needs of artistic displays and distinctive decorations for overall color effects.

[0087] In this embodiment, the colored honeycomb template is a complete customized solution based on the combination of colored filler units. Each template is clearly adapted to either a local or overall construction mode, and the design of all templates has been pre-verified through system threshold checks such as expansion thresholds and coverage / density thresholds (in some embodiments, color safety threshold checks are also included, which will be described in detail later). This ensures that bees can repair the honeycomb, the honeycomb structure is stable, and the customized effect is predictable, thereby providing beekeepers with a rich and diverse range of products. At the same time, this customization system also provides beekeepers with more service options to attract consumers.

[0088] III. User Interaction Module.

[0089] The user interaction module is configured to receive customization requests initiated by users. The customization requests include the user's account information and customization pattern information. The account information includes the user's address information. The customization pattern information includes: generating a semi-customized color honeycomb preview pattern based on the color fill unit and color honeycomb template selected by the user; or, providing the user with a blank honeycomb template, obtaining the color fill unit type and color fill unit size and position information input by the user, and generating a customized color honeycomb preview pattern.

[0090] The user interaction module serves as the entry point connecting user needs with technical implementation within the Colored Beehive Customization Service System. It offers two preview pattern generation paths: semi-custom and custom, catering to different user capabilities and customization requirements. For example, novice users can quickly select templates, while experienced users can design their own. Simultaneously, it ensures that all user input is translated into standardized preview information that conforms to system validation rules and adapts to bee repair behaviors, providing accurate data for subsequent management platform validation and beekeeper execution.

[0091] The semi-custom mode is based on lightweight adjustments and combinations of preset templates. Users do not need to design from scratch. They can quickly generate preview images by selecting matching color fill units based on the standardized color honeycomb templates preset in the template library.

[0092] The specific steps for semi-custom mode are as follows: The first step is template selection. Users filter and select target colored honeycomb templates from the template library. The selected templates have clearly marked attributes such as partial or overall construction mode, nest building cycle, and applicable scenarios. Users can quickly match according to their own needs and expected nest building cycle; for example, if a user needs to complete the partial pattern customization within 5 days, they can directly select a preset template marked with partial construction, a nest building cycle of 5 days, and a science popularization scenario.

[0093] The second step is color fill unit matching. Based on the construction mode of the selected template, the user selects the appropriate type of color fill unit from the standardized color fill units provided by the template library. The user can choose the fill unit with the default color scheme of the template, or replace it with a color fill unit of the same color scheme or a different color scheme. For example, after the user selects to partially build the logo template, the default carmine red line fill unit can be replaced with a mint green line fill unit, keeping the outline of the pattern unchanged and only adjusting the color.

[0094] The third step is to generate a preview image. After the user confirms the template and color fill unit selection, the system automatically links and integrates the two to generate a semi-customized color honeycomb preview image, along with key information such as the template's corresponding construction mode, estimated nesting cycle, and color coverage, allowing the user to intuitively view the customized effect.

[0095] The custom mode is based on a blank template and allows for full-dimensional self-design. Users can set the type, size, and position of the colored fill units according to their personal creativity and special needs to achieve a unique customized effect, which is suitable for artists and users with strong personalized needs.

[0096] The specific steps for custom mode are as follows: The first step is to obtain a blank template. After the user selects the custom option, the system provides a blank foundation template. This template is based on the standard comb size and visually presents the two-dimensional planar area of ​​the comb. The user can freely plan the distribution of colored filler units within this area.

[0097] The second step is to input the fill unit information. Users can select from linear and planar colored fill units using the system's visual editing tools (the system will simultaneously prompt for the appropriate build mode for different types; for example, selecting a linear unit will default to the local build mode); input the specifications according to the system's preset gradient, or draw the dimensions directly on the blank template using the drag tool; and locate the colored fill unit on the solid foundation by inputting coordinates or using the drag tool to specify the corresponding destruction location (for the local build mode) or coverage area (for the overall build mode) of the colored fill unit.

[0098] The third step is preview pattern generation. After the user completes the information input for all colored fill units, the system automatically renders the corresponding colored areas on the blank foundation template, generating a custom colored honeycomb preview pattern. The preview pattern not only presents the distribution effect of the colored fill units, but also calculates and labels the color coverage, the gap between adjacent units, and the estimated nesting cycle in real time (for example, for local construction patterns, it can be based on the closest existing color coverage in the database, such as both being 30%±5%; and / or the most similar patterns, such as the same type of colored units and similar numbers of each type of colored units; or, for overall construction patterns, it can be based on the most similar existing patterns in the database, such as the same type of colored units and similar numbers of each type of colored units (e.g., the difference in number is less than or equal to a preset difference threshold); generally speaking, the type and number of colored units represent the complexity of the pattern, so if the type of colored units is the same and the number of each is similar, it means that the nesting cycles of the two patterns may be the same). Of course, if no match is found, the system will prompt the beekeeper to make a manual estimate through the background. These key parameters are used by the user to predict the feasibility of the plan. Of course, going a step further, after a user selects a pattern, the beekeeper of the corresponding hive will conduct a final check on the nest-building cycle and provide the user with the check results (e.g., whether the estimated nest-building cycle is correct or how much it deviates).

[0099] Understandably, after selecting the semi-custom mode, users may not be satisfied with some parts of the template and need to make local adjustments. The user interaction module also supports this function; that is, the user interaction module is also configured to respond to user interaction by adding, deleting, or modifying at least one of the following operations on the semi-custom colored honeycomb preview pattern: adding, deleting, or modifying colored fill units, and then converting the semi-custom colored honeycomb preview pattern into a custom colored honeycomb preview pattern.

[0100] Adding refers to the user adding extra colored fill units outside the existing colored areas of the semi-custom preview pattern, including selecting the type, setting the size, and positioning of the new units. Deleting refers to the user deleting some or all of the preset colored fill units in the semi-custom preview pattern, resulting in an alteration of the original pattern structure of the template. Modifying refers to the user adjusting the properties of existing colored fill units.

[0101] After the user completes the above operations, the system will change the attribute of the semi-custom colored honeycomb preview image to custom, so that it can be entered into the relevant verification of the subsequent management platform.

[0102] In addition, the user interaction module is also configured to sort the colored honeycomb templates according to the estimated nesting period, and recommend the corresponding colored honeycomb templates based on the user's expected nesting period.

[0103] After the user inputs their expected nesting period, the system matches a template corresponding to the nesting period and presents it to the user for selection.

[0104] IV. Bee Farm Matching Module.

[0105] The apiary matching module is configured to recommend at least one apiary within a distance threshold and in the nesting stage of the bees, based on the user's address information and the bee status of each apiary in the database, as candidate apiaries for the user to choose from.

[0106] Users submit complete customization requests through the user interaction module, including account information and customized pattern information. The system has pre-configured distance thresholds such as 50km and 100km, which can be dynamically adjusted according to the distribution of nectar sources in the region and logistics conditions. After the above conditions are met, the user interaction module synchronizes the user's address information to the bee farm matching module, triggering the bee farm screening process.

[0107] The bee farm matching module synchronously sends retrieval requests to two data sources to obtain the basic information required for filtering: Extract the address information submitted by the user, and parse it into latitude and longitude coordinates first. If the user directly uploads location information, the raw latitude and longitude coordinates are used directly to ensure the accuracy of distance calculation.

[0108] Retrieve structured data from all apiaries in the apiary database, including: The latitude and longitude coordinates and detailed address of the apiary; the current status of the bees, i.e., whether they are in the nesting period or not, the start time of the nesting period, and the expected duration.

[0109] Then, a distance threshold screening process is performed to identify geographically suitable apiaries. Through quantitative calculations, apiaries with low transportation costs and high logistics efficiency are selected, avoiding losses or extended delivery cycles for customized products due to excessive distance. Specifically, the calculated apiary-user distance is compared with a system-preset distance threshold, filtering out apiaries whose distance is ≤ the threshold to form a list of geographically suitable apiaries. For example, if the system's preset distance threshold is 50km, only apiaries ≤ 50km from the user are retained, excluding those beyond 50km.

[0110] Based on the list of geographically compatible apiaries, apiaries in the nesting stage are further selected by combining the bee status information.

[0111] For example, if a bee farm has 10 days left in its nest-building period and the customized plan has an estimated nest-building period of 8 days, then it meets the requirements; if there are only 5 days left in the nest-building period, then the bee farm is excluded to avoid the customization being interrupted due to changes in the bee farm's status.

[0112] Finally, a list of candidate apiaries is generated for users to choose from. By default, apiaries are sorted from closest to furthest from the user, allowing users to prioritize the closest apiary with the lowest logistics costs. It is essential to ensure that at least one candidate apiary is generated. If the number of apiaries meeting the criteria within the distance threshold is ≥2, all of them are included in the list, providing users with diverse options.

[0113] The user interaction module has synchronized the complete color scheme information of the colored honeycomb preview image to the bee farm matching module; The apiary database stores material information for each candidate apiary, such as the types of colored beeswax, inventory levels, and cycle parameters (including feed delivery cycle and production cycle). After the initial screening, a list of candidate apiaries within the specified distance threshold and during the bees' nesting period is generated. Further filtering can identify apiaries with suitable material supply and cycle times, preventing interruptions to the customization process due to colored beeswax shortages or cycle delays, and ensuring that user customization needs are met on time and to the required quality.

[0114] Therefore, in this embodiment, the apiary matching module is further configured to check whether each candidate apiary has beeswax material of the corresponding color in its material library based on all colors contained in the color honeycomb preview image; for candidate apiaries that lack at least one of the corresponding color beeswax materials in the material library, if the apiary's feeding cycle + production cycle > the user's customization cycle, then the candidate apiary is eliminated.

[0115] The apiary matching module first performs color matching analysis on the colored honeycomb preview image to generate a color checklist. Specifically, it automatically identifies the color of all colored fill units in the preview image, removes duplicate colors, and generates a unique color list. For example, if the preview image contains three colors, "carmine red, mint green, and lemon yellow," the list will contain these three colors without duplicates.

[0116] The module verifies the color matching of the material library for each candidate apiary. It retrieves real-time data from the apiary database for each candidate apiary and compares it precisely one-to-one with the color verification list to determine whether the apiary has all the colored beeswax materials required for customization.

[0117] The candidate apiary's material library must contain all colors from the color verification list, and the inventory of each color must meet the usage requirements of the customized solution. If the material library contains all colors from the list and has sufficient inventory, it will be directly retained in the candidate list without entering the cycle judgment stage; if the material library lacks at least one color of beeswax material from the list, it will be marked as a material-deficient apiary and will proceed to the next cycle judgment stage.

[0118] For apiaries experiencing feed shortages, the module calculates and compares cycle parameters to determine whether the total time for resupply and production is within the user's acceptable range. The feed supply cycle refers to the total time from the apiary procuring the missing beeswax color, completing preparation, and warehousing; this data comes from the apiary's database. The production cycle refers to the actual operating time for the apiary to complete the customized solution, calculated based on the solution's complexity. The user customization cycle refers to the longest acceptable time from the date the user submits the customization request and confirms the order to the date the customized honeycomb product is actually received.

[0119] The total time is calculated as the material supply cycle plus the production cycle. If the total time exceeds the user's customization cycle, it indicates that even if the apiary replenishes its stock immediately, it cannot complete the customization within the user's acceptable timeframe, and will be removed from the candidate apiary list. If the total time is less than or equal to the user's customization cycle, it indicates that the apiary can complete the customization on time after replenishment, and will remain in the candidate list for the user's reference.

[0120] It is possible that, after screening during the nest-building period, verifying material inventory, and determining cycle compatibility, none of the apiaries within the distance threshold range can be included in the candidate list. Therefore, in this embodiment, the apiary matching module is further configured to, if no apiaries are available for recommendation within the distance threshold range, perform a screening on apiaries outside the distance threshold range to obtain backup apiaries with corresponding colored beeswax materials in the material library outside the distance threshold range. The backup apiaries are screened a second time. If the sum of the production cycle and transportation cycle of the backup apiary is greater than or equal to the feeding cycle, production cycle and transportation cycle of the apiary within the distance threshold range, then the apiary within the threshold range is selected as a candidate apiary; otherwise, the backup apiary is selected as a candidate apiary.

[0121] It is worth noting that the module needs to automatically define the screening range for backup apiaries, i.e., the original distance threshold < distance between the apiary and the user ≤ upper limit of the backup apiary screening range. For example, if the original threshold is 50km and the upper limit is 100km, then only apiaries within the range of 50-100km will be screened.

[0122] The beekeeping material library within the aforementioned range must contain all colors of beeswax required for the color honeycomb preview image, and the inventory of each color must be greater than or equal to the required amount in the plan. Beekeeping farms meeting the criteria are selected to form a backup list; if this list is empty, the system will send a notification to the user stating, "No cross-regional compatible beekeeping farms are currently available; it is recommended to adjust the customization plan, such as simplifying the color scheme or extending the customization period."

[0123] The second screening process involves comparing the cycle costs to identify the optimal apiary. By quantitatively comparing the overall cycle costs of two apiaries, the final candidate apiaries are determined. The screening logic prioritizes apiaries with shorter overall cycle costs to ensure compliance with the user's customized cycle requirements. The specific execution rules are as follows: The comparison is between the overall cycle of feed-deficient apiaries within the distance threshold and the overall cycle of backup apiaries. Although feed-deficient apiaries within the distance threshold are eliminated because their total time exceeds the user-defined cycle, they can still be considered as candidates if no suitable apiaries are available. If multiple feed-deficient apiaries exist within the distance threshold, the one with the shortest overall cycle is selected as the comparison object.

[0124] If the overall cycle of the backup apiary is greater than or equal to the overall cycle of the feed-deficient apiary within the threshold range, then the feed-deficient apiary within the threshold range will be prioritized as the candidate apiary. Although the apiary within the threshold range needs to be restocked, its overall cycle is shorter, which can better meet the user's customization cycle requirements; at the same time, short-distance transportation can reduce product damage and transportation costs, and improve the customization effect.

[0125] If the overall cycle of the backup apiary is less than the overall cycle of the apiary lacking feed within the threshold range, then the backup apiary is selected as the candidate apiary. The backup apiary does not require restocking and has a shorter overall cycle, making it the optimal choice at present; although it is farther away, the cycle advantage outweighs the disadvantage of transportation costs.

[0126] If there are multiple apiaries in the backup apiary list, first calculate the overall cycle of each backup apiary, select the one with the shortest overall cycle, and then compare it with the overall cycle of the apiaries in short supply within the threshold to ensure that the optimal solution is selected.

[0127] V. Management Platform.

[0128] The management platform is configured to receive a color honeycomb preview image when a user accepts a recommended designated apiary. When the color honeycomb preview image is a custom color honeycomb preview image, it performs checks on expansion thresholds, coverage / density thresholds, and inventory materials.

[0129] Understandably, the semi-customizable solution already considers various non-compliant scenarios when setting up the template, and does not support user customization beyond the specifications. Therefore, the above threshold judgment, except for the inventory material judgment, only applies to the fully customized mode.

[0130] The purpose of extended threshold verification is to determine the rationality of the distribution of colored fill units in the custom scheme. By constraining the gap between adjacent units, problems such as material diversion, color mixing, and blurred boundaries can be avoided during bee repair.

[0131] Specifically, the expansion threshold determination includes: if the color honeycomb preview image is in partial construction mode, then determining whether the gap between the color fill units is less than a first preset expansion threshold; if so, prompting to adjust the color fill units; otherwise, converting it into a feasible color honeycomb preview image and sending it to the nest building information interaction module; if the color honeycomb preview image is in overall construction mode, then determining whether the gap between the color fill units is greater than or equal to a second preset expansion threshold; if so, prompting to adjust the color fill units; otherwise, converting it into a feasible color honeycomb preview image and sending it to the nest building information interaction module.

[0132] The first preset expansion threshold adapts to the local construction mode, with a minimum gap of ≥5-8mm between adjacent colored fill units, corresponding to 1-2 honeycomb widths. This threshold is based on experimental findings that excessively close proximity of adjacent damaged surfaces in local construction can lead to material diversion interference and color mixing. This threshold ensures that each colored area is repaired independently with clear boundaries.

[0133] The second preset expansion threshold adapts to the overall construction pattern, with the maximum gap between adjacent colored fill units being <2-3mm, i.e., less than the width of one honeycomb. This threshold is based on the fact that in experiments, powdered beeswax needs to be continuously distributed to promote bee integration; this threshold guides the natural diffusion of color, achieving uniform coverage throughout the hive.

[0134] When the extended threshold verification fails, a precise prompt is pushed to the user interaction module, clearly indicating that the gap between adjacent colored units in a certain area does not meet the requirements of the corresponding construction mode. For example, in the local construction mode, the gap between square and circular fill units is only 3mm, but it needs to be ≥5mm. Visual adjustment guidance is also provided, and the verification is retried after the user makes the adjustment.

[0135] After the extended threshold verification is passed, the coverage / density threshold verification will proceed.

[0136] Specifically, the coverage / density threshold determination includes: calculating the color coverage / density based on the size and position information of all color fill units; if the color coverage / density is greater than or equal to a preset coverage / density threshold, then prompting to adjust the color fill units.

[0137] The color coverage threshold refers to the ratio of the total area of ​​all colored fill units to the total area of ​​the blank foundation template in the local construction mode being ≤30%; in the overall construction mode, there is no coverage limit and the default is 100%. The basis for this setting is that experiments have shown that excessively large damaged areas in local construction can lead to a decrease in the stability of the comb structure, making it difficult for bees to complete repairs.

[0138] The color density threshold refers to the number of color fill units per unit area being ≤5 in local construction mode and ≤8 in global construction mode. This threshold is based on the experimental observation that excessively dense units can lead to material competition during bee repair or interference between diffusion paths, thus affecting the overall customization effect.

[0139] The expansion threshold and coverage / density threshold are both required and must be met simultaneously to pass the test, ensuring both location compliance and structural stability.

[0140] After threshold verification, the generated color honeycomb preview image is sent to the beekeeper's client at the designated apiary, allowing the beekeeper to prepare the corresponding material package and make the product based on the image.

[0141] In other embodiments, the system can also determine a color safety threshold. Preferably, the color safety threshold is a veto item; if the color is unqualified, subsequent extended threshold verification and coverage / density threshold verification are directly terminated to avoid invalid calculations. The color safety threshold is designed to avoid interference from bees' highly sensitive colors on their perception and repair behavior, ensuring the ecological compatibility of colored beeswax. Its setting and verification are based on the behavioral pattern observed in experiments where bees have a weak response to long wavelengths and high sensitivity to the ultraviolet-blue band. During verification, the system extracts the RGB values ​​of all colored fill units in the custom preview image and compares them with a preset database of bee highly sensitive colors. If any color wavelength falls into the highly sensitive range, the verification is deemed unqualified.

[0142] In addition, if the color honeycomb preview image contains colors that bees are highly sensitive to, a clear prompt will be pushed to the user interaction module, indicating that a certain color / color scheme is a color that bees are highly sensitive to and may interfere with nest building. The system will also automatically recommend safe alternative colors with the same hue and visual effect, such as replacing blue with mint green or purple with dark pink. After the user selects an alternative color, this verification will need to be triggered again.

[0143] VI. Nest Building Information Interaction Module.

[0144] The nesting information interaction module is configured to allow beekeepers to download feasible color beehive preview images and upload relevant information about bee nesting; and to allow users to download relevant information about bee nesting based on their ID.

[0145] The nest building information interaction module is designed to create a closed loop of information flow between the management platform, beekeepers, and users. It ensures that beekeepers can accurately obtain customized solutions and execute them efficiently, while also allowing users to keep track of the nest building progress in real time.

[0146] After the management platform completes the threshold verification, it will synchronize the preview images of the feasible solutions and related information to the module. Beekeepers can receive push notifications or actively query the information after logging in with their accounts.

[0147] Beekeepers can upload daily photos and short videos of honeycomb repair, showcasing the dynamic process of bees moving and integrating colored beeswax. Additionally, information such as the temperature and humidity of the nesting environment, bee behavior, and descriptions of the repair progress can also be uploaded simultaneously. Confirmation and time recording of key milestones, such as the start of repair, initial color integration, and reaching a stable state, are provided, for example, "Day 3: First observation of red beeswax integration," or "Day 8: Repair reached stability, with no new color diffusion." If problems arise, such as unintegrated materials, damaged honeycomb structure, or abnormal bee behavior, beekeepers can upload photos and descriptions of the abnormalities, triggering a notification from the management platform to users, allowing for collaborative adjustments to the plan.

[0148] After registering an account and logging into the module, users need to enter their unique user ID. The module is linked to the management platform's database to verify the ID's validity and then displays the status of all customized solutions under that ID.

[0149] Users can download and save or view online the repair photos and short videos uploaded by beekeepers every day, clearly observing the integration process and color diffusion effect of colored beeswax; users can also view their own original feasible preview images and compare them with the actual nest building photos uploaded by beekeepers to confirm whether the customized effect is consistent with the design. If a beekeeper uploads an abnormal situation, the module will immediately push a pop-up notification to the user, along with a description of the abnormality and the beekeeper's suggestions, so that the user can decide whether to adjust the plan.

[0150] Example 3: like Figure 7 As shown, this embodiment provides a method for customizing colored honeycombs based on multiple apiaries, including: S1 stores the bee status of apiaries in different locations; the bee status includes the nesting period and the non-nesting period.

[0151] S2 stores different types of colored fill units and colored honeycomb templates for users to choose from; the colored honeycomb templates include partial construction modes and overall construction modes.

[0152] S3 receives a customization request initiated by the user. The customization request includes the user's account information and customization pattern information. The account information includes the user's address information. The customization pattern information includes: generating a semi-customized color honeycomb preview pattern based on the color fill unit and color honeycomb template selected by the user; or, providing the user with a blank honeycomb template, obtaining the color fill unit type and color fill unit size and position information input by the user, and generating a customized color honeycomb preview pattern.

[0153] S4 recommends at least one apiary within a distance threshold and in the nest-building period of the bees in the database as a candidate apiary for the user to choose from, based on the user's address information and the bee status of each apiary in the database. Based on all the colors included in the color honeycomb preview image, check one by one whether the material library of each candidate apiary has beeswax material of the corresponding color; for candidate apiaries that lack at least one of the corresponding color beeswax materials in the material library, if the apiary's feeding cycle + production cycle is greater than the user's customization cycle, then the candidate apiary will be eliminated.

[0154] S5 When the user accepts the recommended candidate apiary, the generated color honeycomb preview image is sent to the beekeeper's client of the candidate apiary, so that the beekeeper can prepare the corresponding material package and make it according to the image.

[0155] It should be noted that, in this document, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Unless otherwise specified, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element.

[0156] Through the above description of the embodiments, those skilled in the art can clearly understand that the methods of the above embodiments can be implemented by means of software plus necessary general-purpose hardware platforms. Of course, they can also be implemented by hardware, but in many cases the former is a better implementation method. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of the present invention, or the part that contributes to the prior art, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage medium (such as ROM / RAM, magnetic disk, optical disk) and includes several instructions to cause a computer terminal (which may be a mobile phone, computer, server, or network device, etc.) to execute the methods described in the various embodiments of the present invention.

[0157] The embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. The specific embodiments described above are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art can make many other forms under the guidance of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims. All of these forms are within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0158] It should be noted that, in this document, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Unless otherwise specified, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element.

[0159] Through the above description of the embodiments, those skilled in the art can clearly understand that the methods of the above embodiments can be implemented by means of software plus necessary general-purpose hardware platforms. Of course, they can also be implemented by hardware, but in many cases the former is a better implementation method. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of the present invention, or the part that contributes to the prior art, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage medium (such as ROM / RAM, magnetic disk, optical disk) and includes several instructions to cause a computer terminal (which may be a mobile phone, computer, server, or network device, etc.) to execute the methods described in the various embodiments of the present invention.

[0160] The embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. The specific embodiments described above are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art can make many other forms under the guidance of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims. All of these forms are within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A customized colored honeycomb system based on multiple apiaries, characterized in that, include: The apiary database is configured to store the status of bees in apiaries at different locations; The bee states include the nesting period and the non-nesting period; The template library is configured to store different types of colored fill cells and colored honeycomb templates for users to choose from; The colored honeycomb template includes: a partial construction mode and a global construction mode; The user interaction module is configured to receive a customization request initiated by a user. The customization request includes the user's account information and customization pattern information. The account information includes the user's address information. The customization pattern information includes: generating a semi-customized color honeycomb preview pattern based on the color fill unit and color honeycomb template selected by the user; or, providing the user with a blank honeycomb template, obtaining the color fill unit type and color fill unit size and position information input by the user, and generating a custom color honeycomb preview pattern. The apiary matching module is configured to recommend at least one apiary within a distance threshold and in the nesting period as a candidate apiary for the user to choose from, based on the user's address information and the bee status of each apiary in the database. The management platform is configured to send the generated color honeycomb preview image to the beekeeper's client of the designated apiary when the user accepts the recommended designated apiary, so that the beekeeper can prepare the corresponding material package and make the preparation based on the image.

2. The customized colored honeycomb system based on multiple apiaries according to claim 1, characterized in that, The apiary matching module is also configured to check, one by one, whether each candidate apiary has beeswax material of the corresponding color in its material library, based on all the colors contained in the color honeycomb preview image; for candidate apiaries that lack at least one of the corresponding color beeswax materials in the material library, if the apiary's feeding cycle + production cycle > the user's customization cycle, then the candidate apiary is eliminated.

3. The customized colored honeycomb system based on multiple apiaries according to claim 2, characterized in that, The apiary matching module is also configured to, if there are no apiaries available for recommendation within the distance threshold range, perform a screening of apiaries outside the distance threshold range to obtain backup apiaries in the material library that have beeswax material of the corresponding color outside the distance threshold range. The backup apiaries are screened a second time. If the sum of the production cycle and transportation cycle of the backup apiary is greater than or equal to the feeding cycle, production cycle and transportation cycle of the apiary within the distance threshold range, then the apiary within the threshold range is selected as a candidate apiary; otherwise, the backup apiary is selected as a candidate apiary.

4. The customized colored honeycomb system based on multiple apiaries according to claim 1, characterized in that, The management platform is also configured to perform extended threshold judgment when the color honeycomb preview pattern is a custom color honeycomb preview pattern; The expansion threshold determination includes: if the color honeycomb preview image is in partial construction mode, then determine whether the gap between the color fill units is less than the first preset expansion threshold; if so, prompt to adjust the color fill units; otherwise, convert to a feasible color honeycomb preview image and send it to the nest building information interaction module; if the color honeycomb preview image is in overall construction mode, then determine whether the gap between the color fill units is greater than or equal to the second preset expansion threshold; if so, prompt to adjust the color fill units; otherwise, convert to a feasible color honeycomb preview image and send it to the nest building information interaction module.

5. The customized colored honeycomb system based on multiple apiaries according to claim 1, characterized in that, The user interaction module is further configured to, in response to user interaction, perform at least one of the following operations on the semi-customized color honeycomb preview pattern: adding, deleting, or modifying color fill units, and then convert the semi-customized color honeycomb preview pattern into a custom color honeycomb preview pattern.

6. The customized colored honeycomb system based on multiple apiaries according to claim 1, characterized in that, The management platform is also configured to perform coverage / density threshold determination when the color honeycomb preview pattern is a custom color honeycomb preview pattern; The coverage / density threshold determination includes: calculating the color coverage / density based on the size and position information of all color fill units; if the color coverage / density is greater than or equal to the preset coverage / density threshold, then prompting to adjust the color fill units.

7. The customized colored honeycomb system based on multiple apiaries according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The nesting information interaction module is configured to allow beekeepers to download feasible color honeycomb preview images and upload relevant information about bee nesting. This information is used by users to download relevant information about bee nest building based on their ID.

8. A color honeycomb customization service system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The color fill unit includes planar color fill units and linear color fill units.

9. A method for customizing colored honeycombs based on multiple apiaries, characterized in that, include: Store the status of bees in apiaries at different locations; The bee states include the nesting period and the non-nesting period; The system stores different types of colored fill units and colored honeycomb templates for users to choose from; the colored honeycomb templates include partial construction modes and overall construction modes. Receive a customization request initiated by a user, the customization request including the user's account information and customization pattern information; The account information includes the user's address information, and the customized pattern information includes: generating a semi-customized colored honeycomb preview pattern based on the user's selected colored fill units and colored honeycomb template; or, providing the user with a blank honeycomb template, obtaining the user's input of the colored fill unit type and colored fill unit size and position information, and generating a customized colored honeycomb preview pattern. Based on the user's address information and the bee status of each apiary in the database, at least one apiary within the distance threshold and in the bee-building period is recommended as a candidate apiary for the user to choose from. When a user accepts a recommended candidate apiary, the generated color honeycomb preview image is sent to the beekeeper's client of the candidate apiary, allowing the beekeeper to prepare the corresponding material package and make the necessary preparations based on the image.

10. The method for customizing colored honeycombs based on multiple apiaries according to claim 9, characterized in that, include: Based on all the colors included in the color honeycomb preview image, check one by one whether the material library of each candidate apiary has beeswax material of the corresponding color; If a candidate bee farm lacks at least one of the corresponding color beeswax materials in the material library, and the sum of the bee farm's feeding cycle and production cycle is greater than the user's customization cycle, then the candidate bee farm will be removed.

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