Counter for homing pigeon competition

Abstract

The utility model discloses a counter for homing pigeon racing, and belongs to the technical field of auxiliary equipment for homing pigeon racing, the key points of the technical scheme are that the counter comprises an acrylic base plate, the acrylic base plate is arranged on the inner bottom surface of a pigeon collecting channel, and a plurality of homing pigeons can pass through the acrylic base plate at the same time; the identification module is used for acquiring foot ring information of a carrier pigeon, the identification module is arranged on the horizontal end face of the acrylic substrate, and electromagnetic waves emitted by the identification module cover the whole horizontal end face of the acrylic substrate; the RFID reader-writer is connected with the identification module and is used for acquiring the homing pigeon foot ring information acquired by the identification module; and the upper computer is connected with the RFID reader-writer and is used for receiving, processing and storing the homing pigeon foot ring information uploaded by the RFID reader-writer, so that the effects of reducing the possibility that homing pigeons are artificially damaged and efficiently counting the feather number of homing pigeons stored in a cage in a shed are achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of auxiliary equipment for pigeon racing, and particularly relates to a counter for pigeon races and its counting method. Background Art

[0002] Pigeons are one of the earliest ways for humans to remotely transmit pigeon ring information. With the progress of the times, remote transmission of pigeon ring information has been replaced by radio, but the ability of pigeons to return to their nests on their own has been used by humans for sports competitions, and the ranking is determined according to the time when the pigeons fly back.

[0003] Before the start of the competition, all pigeons registered for the competition need to be uniformly managed and daily trained in a fixed pigeon loft. Before releasing the pigeons, a release vehicle is needed to pull the pigeons to a preset location. In order to facilitate the pigeons to enter the anti-flying vehicle centrally, a pigeon collection channel is provided at the exit of the pigeon loft, and the height of the pigeon collection channel is between 15 cm and 20 cm.

[0004] As an athlete, each pigeon has a pigeon ring fixed on its foot, and each pigeon ring pre-stores unique readable identity pigeon ring information. During the daily training process, in order to accurately count the number of pigeons in the loft, the traditional method is to set up pigeon cages at the exit end of the pigeon collection channel, so that the pigeons in the pigeon collection channel enter the pigeon cages in turn, and the pigeon loft breeding staff grabs the pigeons by hand in the pigeon cages and scans them on the corresponding pigeon collection device, so that the pigeon collection device obtains the pigeon ring information. However, this method has low scanning efficiency; and during the process of grabbing the pigeons, due to the inconsistent force of grabbing the pigeons, the pigeons will be damaged by humans to varying degrees. Content of the Utility Model

[0005] In order to reduce the possibility of pigeons being damaged by humans and at the same time efficiently count the number of pigeons in the loft, the present invention provides a counter for pigeon races and its counting method.

[0006] The counter for pigeon races provided by the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] A counter for pigeon races includes an acrylic substrate, which is arranged on the inner bottom surface of the pigeon collection channel and can allow multiple pigeons to pass through at the same time; an identification module, which is used to obtain the pigeon ring information, the identification module is arranged on the horizontal end surface of the acrylic substrate, and the electromagnetic wave emitted by the identification module covers the entire horizontal end surface of the acrylic substrate; an RFID reader-writer, which is connected to the identification module to obtain the pigeon ring information obtained by the identification module; and a host computer, which is connected to the RFID reader-writer and is used to receive, process and store the pigeon ring information uploaded by the RFID reader-writer.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, before releasing the carrier pigeons from the loft, the host computer scanning mode is started. The host computer transmits the electrical signal of starting the scan to the RFID reader-writer. After receiving the signal to start the scan mode, the RFID reader-writer immediately enters the scan mode. The breeding staff drives the carrier pigeons into the pigeon collection channel. Since the height of the pigeon collection channel is 15 cm to 20 cm, the carrier pigeons are almost all walking in the pigeon collection channel. When the carrier pigeons walk through the acrylic board, the identification module obtains the information of each carrier pigeon's foot ring and transmits the information of the carrier pigeon's foot ring to the RFID reader-writer. The RFID reader-writer transmits the information of the carrier pigeon's foot ring to the host computer in the set manner. The host computer processes and stores the information of the carrier pigeon's foot ring uploaded by the RFID reader-writer, thus realizing fast counting and being very efficient in counting the number of carrier pigeons in the loft. Moreover, in the whole process, there is no need for the breeding staff to catch the carrier pigeons by hand, reducing the possibility of artificial damage to the carrier pigeons.

[0009] Preferably, the identification module includes an antenna coil, an antenna tuner, an antenna feeder, and a ferrite magnetic ring. The antenna coil is used to obtain the information of the carrier pigeon's foot ring. The antenna tuner is connected to the antenna coil. The antenna feeder is connected to the antenna tuner. One end of the ferrite magnetic ring is connected to the antenna feeder, and the other end is connected to the RFID reader-writer.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the antenna coil transmits the obtained information of the carrier pigeon's foot ring to the antenna tuner. The antenna tuner is used to ensure the impedance matching between the antenna coil and the RFID reader-writer, thereby maximizing the energy transmission efficiency and data transmission speed. The antenna tuner then transmits it to the antenna feeder. The antenna feeder transmits the information of the carrier pigeon's foot ring to the RFID reader-writer through the ferrite magnetic ring. The ferrite magnetic ring is used to optimize the signal transmission quality and reduce signal attenuation and loss. The whole transmission process of the information of the carrier pigeon's foot ring ensures the stability, efficiency, and accuracy of the information of the carrier pigeon's foot ring.

[0011] Preferably, multiple groups of the identification modules are provided, and the RFID reader-writer adopts a multi-channel RFID reader-writer.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, assuming that only one set of identification modules is provided on the acrylic substrate, and the size of the acrylic substrate is large, the radio frequency power required by the counter is quite high, which not only greatly increases the cost of the RFID reader / writer, but also increases the radio frequency radiation range, and is likely to interfere with other competition devices around it. When the electromagnetic waves emitted by multiple sets of identification modules cover the entire horizontal end face of the acrylic substrate, the multiple sets of identification modules cooperate with each other to read the information of the pigeon leg rings. The radio frequency power of any single identification module does not need to be very high, which reduces the cost of the RFID reader / writer, and at the same time reduces the radio frequency radiation range and reduces the interference with other competition devices around it. The multi-channel RFID reader / writer has a relatively high parallel processing ability and can also handle scanning and obtaining the dense state of pigeon leg ring information.

[0013] Preferably, any two of the antenna coils partially overlap.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the position where the antenna coil itself is located is a blind area of electromagnetic waves. If pigeons are concentrated in the blind area of electromagnetic waves, the data accuracy of the pigeon leg ring information counted by the host computer is relatively low. However, the antenna coils arranged with partial overlap reduce the possibility of the existence of electromagnetic wave blind areas, making the counted number of pigeons in the shed more accurate.

[0015] Preferably, the RFID reader / writer includes an RS232 interface and an Ethernet interface, and the host computer is connected to the RFID reader / writer through the RS232 interface or the Ethernet interface.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, between the host computer and the RFID reader / writer, they can be locally connected through the RS232 interface and can also be network-connected through the Ethernet interface. The host computer receiving the data transmitted by the RFID reader / writer is not affected by distance.

[0017] Preferably, the acrylic substrate is connected with an anti-metal ferrite patch, and the identification module is located between the acrylic substrates connected with the anti-metal ferrite patches.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the materials used on the ground of the pigeon collection channel are mostly metals. Since metal objects have a strong absorption effect on the electromagnetic waves emitted by the counter, the pasted anti-metal ferrite patches eliminate the influence of the ground metal objects on the identification module.

[0019] Preferably, a metal backing plate is connected to the side wall of the anti-metal ferrite patch away from the acrylic substrate.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, the metal backing plate facilitates the placement of the counter on the ground of the pigeon collection channel, and the metal backing plate has a protective effect on the anti-metal ferrite patch.

[0021] Preferably, a pressure sensor is connected to the bottom of the metal plate for measuring the weight of the pigeons on the acrylic substrate.

[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, since the pigeons are uniformly raised, although there are errors in the weights of the pigeons, they are all within a fixed range, and there will be no overweight or underweight pigeons. Therefore, the values of the pressure sensor are generally the same as the changing trend of the number of pigeons on the acrylic substrate. Comparing the values of the pressure sensor within the same time slot with the count of the pigeons can verify whether the pigeon count is read correctly and improve the accuracy of the counter.

[0023] In summary, the present utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0024] 1. Before releasing the pigeons from the loft, start the upper computer scanning mode. The upper computer transmits the electrical signal of the start of scanning to the RFID reader. After receiving the signal to start the scanning mode, the RFID reader immediately enters the scanning mode. The breeding personnel drive the pigeons into the pigeon collection channel. Since the height of the pigeon collection channel is 15 cm to 20 cm, the pigeons are almost all walking in the pigeon collection channel. When the pigeons walk through the acrylic plate, the identification module obtains the information of each pigeon's foot ring and transmits the pigeon's foot ring information to the RFID reader. The RFID reader transmits the pigeon's foot ring information to the upper computer in the set manner. The upper computer processes and stores the pigeon's foot ring information uploaded by the RFID reader, thus realizing fast counting. It is very efficient to count the number of pigeons in the loft, and the whole process does not require the breeding personnel to catch the pigeons by hand, reducing the possibility of artificial damage to the pigeons.

[0025] 2. The upper computer receives the numerical signal of the pressure sensor and compares its trend with the counting signal of the counter. The values of the pressure sensor are generally the same as the changing trend of the number of pigeons on the acrylic substrate. The upper computer compares the values of the pressure sensor within the same time slot with the count of the pigeons, which can verify whether the pigeon count is read correctly and improve the accuracy of the counter. Description of the Drawings

[0026] Figure 1 Aim to show the position of the identification module on the acrylic substrate in Embodiment 1.

[0027] Figure 2 Aim to show the positions of the acrylic substrate, the anti-metal ferrite patch and the metal backing plate in Embodiment 1.

[0028] Figure 3 It is the distribution diagram of the antenna coil in Embodiment 1.

[0029] Figure 4 It is the flowchart of the counting method of the counter in Embodiment 2.

[0030] Figure 5It is intended to show the process of step S3 in Embodiment 2.

[0031] Figure 6 It is intended to show the process of step S3 in Embodiment 3.

[0032] Description of the reference numerals:

[0033] 1. Acrylic substrate; 2. Antenna coil; 21. Overlapping area; 3. Antenna tuner; 4. Antenna feeder; 5. Ferrite core; 6. RFID reader / writer; 61. RS232 interface; 62. Ethernet interface; 7. Host computer; 8. Metal-resistant ferrite chip; 9. Metal lining; 91. Pressure sensor. Detailed implementation manners

[0034] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions in this specification, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this specification will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of this specification. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, rather than all the embodiments.

[0035] In the description of the embodiments of this application, words such as "for example" or "for illustration" are used to represent examples, illustrations or explanations. Any embodiment or design solution described as "for example" or "for illustration" in the embodiments of this application should not be construed as being more preferred or having more advantages than other embodiments or design solutions. Exactly speaking, the use of words such as "for example" or "for illustration" is intended to present relevant concepts in a specific manner.

[0036] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the meaning of the term "a plurality of" refers to two or more. For example, a plurality of systems refers to two or more systems, and a plurality of screen terminals refers to two or more screen terminals. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the technical features indicated. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. The terms "include", "comprise", "have" and their variants all mean "including but not limited to", unless otherwise specifically emphasized in other ways.

[0037] Embodiment 1

[0038] A counter for pigeon racing events, referring to Figure 1, including an acrylic substrate 1, an identification module, an RFID reader / writer 6, and a host computer 7. The acrylic substrate 1 is horizontally arranged below the pigeon collection passage, and the acrylic substrate 1 can allow multiple carrier pigeons to pass through simultaneously. The identification module is used to obtain the ring information of the carrier pigeons. The identification module is arranged on the horizontal end face of the acrylic substrate 1, and the electromagnetic wave emitted by the identification module covers the entire horizontal end face of the acrylic substrate 1. The RFID reader / writer 6 is connected to the identification module, and the RFID reader / writer 6 is used to obtain the ring information of the carrier pigeons obtained by the identification module.

[0039] The host computer 7 is electrically connected to the RFID reader / writer 6. The host computer 7 is used to process and store the ring information of the carrier pigeons uploaded by the RFID reader / writer 6. The identification module sequentially obtains the ring information of each carrier pigeon and transmits the ring information of the carrier pigeons to the RFID reader / writer 6. The RFID reader / writer 6 transmits the ring information of the carrier pigeons to the host computer 7 in a preset manner. The host computer 7 receives, processes, and stores the ring information of the carrier pigeons uploaded by the RFID reader / writer 6, thereby realizing rapid counting. It is very efficient to count the number of carrier pigeons in the shed, and the entire process does not require the breeding personnel to hold the carrier pigeons by hand, reducing the possibility of artificial damage to the carrier pigeons.

[0040] Refer to Figure 1 , in this embodiment, an RFID tag is provided in the carrier pigeon ring. The operating frequency of the RFID tag uses high frequency, that is, 13.56 MHz. The operating frequency of the RFID reader / writer 6 is the same as the operating frequency of the carrier pigeon ring. High frequency is higher than low frequency and lower than ultra-high frequency, which is convenient for reading and reduces the possibility of interference with other competition equipment around it due to excessive frequency.

[0041] Refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , an anti-metal ferrite patch 8 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the acrylic substrate 1. Multiple groups of identification modules are clamped between the acrylic substrate 1 and the anti-metal ferrite patch 8. The identification module is fixedly connected to the bottom of the acrylic substrate 1 by bolts.

[0042] The material used for the ground of the pigeon collection passage is mostly metal. Since metal objects have a strong absorption effect on the electromagnetic wave emitted by the counter, the pasted anti-metal ferrite patch 8 eliminates the influence of the ground metal objects on the identification module.

[0043] Refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 , the acrylic substrate 1 can be provided with a group of identification modules. However, the size of the acrylic substrate 1 is relatively large, and the electromagnetic wave emitted by a group of identification modules covers the entire acrylic substrate 1. Therefore, the required RF power of the counter is quite high, which not only greatly increases the cost of the RFID reader / writer 6, but also increases the RF radiation range. The height of the pigeon collection passage is 15 cm to 20 cm, so too large an RF radiation range is likely to interfere with other competition equipment around it.

[0044] There can also be multiple sets of identification modules. The positions of the multiple sets of identification modules on the acrylic substrate 1 can be adjusted according to actual needs, but it is necessary to ensure that the electromagnetic waves emitted by the multiple sets of identification modules cover the entire acrylic substrate 1.

[0045] The RFID reader / writer 6 transmits the carrier pigeon transfer information to the host computer 7 according to the natural frequency. The more the number of identification modules, the more carrier pigeon leg ring information can be obtained by the identification modules within the natural frequency, and the faster the counter scanning speed. However, after the number of identification modules increases, the radio frequency radiation range increases, and it is also easy to interfere with other competition devices around it. It is preferably set with four sets of identification modules, and the electromagnetic waves emitted by the four sets of identification modules cover the entire acrylic substrate 1.

[0046] Refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown in, the identification module includes an antenna coil 2, an antenna tuner 3, an antenna feeder 4, and a ferrite magnetic ring 5. The four antenna coils 2 are all attached to the horizontal end face of the acrylic substrate 1. The four antenna coils 2 are evenly distributed along the edge of the acrylic substrate, and the overlapping parts of any two adjacent antenna coils 2 are overlapped. The electromagnetic waves emitted by the four antenna coils 2 cover the entire acrylic substrate 1.

[0047] The antenna coil 2 is used to obtain the leg ring information of the carrier pigeon, and each antenna coil 2 obtains the leg ring information of the carrier pigeon in its corresponding area. There is an electromagnetic wave blind area at the position where the antenna coil 2 itself is located. Therefore, the antenna coils 2 are partially overlapped, and the overlapping antenna coils 2 complement each other's electromagnetic wave blind areas, reducing the possibility of the acrylic substrate 1 having an electromagnetic wave blind area and more accurately counting the number of carrier pigeons in the shed.

[0048] Refer to Figure 1 As shown in, the antenna tuner 3 is electrically connected to the antenna coil 2. The antenna tuner 3 is used to ensure impedance matching between the antenna coil 2 and the RFID reader / writer 6, thereby maximizing the energy transfer efficiency and data transfer speed.

[0049] Refer to Figure 1 As shown in, the antenna feeder 4 is electrically connected to the antenna tuner 3. The antenna feeder 4 is used to transmit signals.

[0050] Refer to Figure 1 As shown in, one end of the ferrite magnetic ring 5 is electrically connected to the antenna feeder 4 and the other end is electrically connected to the RFID reader / writer 6. The ferrite magnetic ring 5 uses a nickel-zinc ferrite magnetic ring 5. The ferrite magnetic ring 5 is used to optimize the signal transmission quality and reduce signal attenuation and loss.

[0051] Refer to Figure 1, the RFID reader / writer 6 includes an RS232 interface 61 and an Ethernet interface 62. The host computer 7 is electrically connected to the RFID reader / writer 6 through the RS232 interface 61 or the Ethernet interface 62. The RFID reader / writer 6 uses a multi-channel RFID reader / writer 6.

[0052] By programming or configuring the logic control rules of the RFID reader / writer 6, the data filtering function is incorporated into the RFID reader / writer 6. The RFID reader / writer 6 judges and filters the pigeon leg ring information that has been on the counter all the time, so that the pigeon leg ring information will only be stored once within 10 seconds.

[0053] The multi-channel RFID reader / writer 6 has a relatively high parallel processing ability and can also handle scanning and obtaining the pigeon leg ring information in a dense state. Moreover, the data transmitted by the RFID reader / writer 6 received by the host computer 7 is not affected by the distance.

[0054] Refer to Figure 2 , a metal backing plate 9 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the anti-metal ferrite patch 8 away from the acrylic substrate 1. The metal backing plate 9 facilitates placing the counter on the ground of the pigeon collection channel, and the metal backing plate 9 has a protective effect on the anti-metal ferrite patch 8.

[0055] Refer to Figure 2 , a pressure sensor 91 is provided between the bottom of the metal backing plate 9 and the pigeon collection channel. The pressure sensor 91 is fixedly connected to both the pigeon collection channel and the metal backing plate 9 and can measure the pressure value when a pigeon passes on the acrylic substrate 1. The pressure sensor 91 is electrically connected to the host computer 7.

[0056] Since the pigeons are raised uniformly, although there are errors in the weights of the pigeons, they are all within a fixed range, and there will be no overweight or underweight pigeons. Therefore, the value of the pressure sensor 91 is generally the same as the change trend of the number of pigeons on the acrylic substrate 1. The host computer 7 compares the value of the pressure sensor 91 within the same time slot with the pigeon count, which can verify whether the pigeon count is read correctly and improve the accuracy of the counter.

[0057] Refer to Figure 2 , at least one pressure sensor 91 is provided. In this embodiment, four pressure sensors 91 are provided and are evenly distributed at the bottom of the metal backing plate 9.

[0058] If one pressure sensor 91 fails, the accuracy of the counter technology can be judged by the readings of the other three pressure sensors 91.

[0059] The working principle of this application is as follows: Place the counter on the bottom surface of the pigeon collection channel. Before releasing the pigeons from the loft, start the scanning mode of the host computer 7. The host computer 7 transmits the electrical signal for starting the scanning and counting to the RFID reader / writer 6. After receiving the electrical signal for starting the scanning and counting, the RFID reader / writer 6 immediately turns on the scanning mode. Drive the pigeons into the pigeon collection channel. After the pigeons enter the pigeon collection channel, they walk naturally on the acrylic substrate 1. Multiple identification modules respectively obtain the information of each pigeon's leg ring corresponding to themselves, and transmit the pigeon leg ring information to the RFID reader / writer 6. The RFID reader / writer 6 transmits the pigeon leg ring information to the host computer 7 in a pre-set manner. The host computer 7 receives, processes, and stores the pigeon leg ring information uploaded by the RFID reader / writer 6, thereby achieving fast counting. It is very efficient to count the number of pigeons in the loft, and the entire process does not require the breeding staff to catch the pigeons by hand, reducing the possibility of artificial damage to the pigeons.

[0060] At the same time, the pressure sensor 91 can monitor the weight of the pigeons on the pressure sensor 91 in real time. During the process of the pigeons walking onto and off the acrylic substrate 1, the value of the pressure sensor 91 changes, and the data is transmitted to the host computer 7. The host computer 7 receives, processes, and stores the information of the pressure sensor 91. The value of the pressure sensor 91 has the same change trend as the number of pigeons on the acrylic substrate 1. The host computer 7 compares the value of the pressure sensor 91 with the pigeon count within the same time slot, which can verify whether the pigeon count is read correctly and improve the accuracy of the counter.

[0061] Embodiment 2

[0062] A counter for pigeon races, referring to Figure 4 , includes the following steps:

[0063] S1. The host computer 7 turns on the counting and scanning mode, and sends the counting instruction for starting the scanning to the RFID reader / writer 6;

[0064] S2. After receiving the counting instruction for starting the scanning, the RFID reader / writer 6 immediately enters the scanning state;

[0065] S3. The identification module obtains the information of the leg rings of the pigeons on the acrylic substrate 1, and transmits the pigeon leg ring information to the host computer 7 through the RFID reader / writer 6. The host computer 7 records the electronic ring number and counts;

[0066] S4. After all the pigeons are scanned, the host computer 7 sends an end counting and scanning instruction to the RFID reader / writer 6.

[0067] Further, when the RFID reader / writer 6 transmits data to the host computer 7, the time for transmitting the pigeon leg ring information in the entire channel is divided into several time slots.

[0068] Further, referring toFigure 5 , step S3 includes:

[0069] S31. The pigeon leg ring information obtained by the i-th identification module corresponds to the i-th time slot of the transmission channel. The RFID reader / writer 6 transmits the pigeon leg ring information of the i time slots to the host computer 7 in real time, where i = 1, 2, 3,..., n, and n is the number of identification modules;

[0070] S32. Repeat step S31 multiple times until all pigeon leg ring information has been scanned.

[0071] The determination process for all pigeon leg ring information to have been scanned can be as follows: The RFID reader / writer 6 monitors that the pigeon leg ring information of the i time slots transmitted by the identification module is all empty. The RFID reader / writer 6 transmits a signal indicating that the pigeon leg ring information of the i time slots is all empty to the host computer 7. The host computer 7 receives the signal indicating that the pigeon leg ring information of the i time slots transmitted by the RFID reader / writer 6 is all empty, and all pigeon leg ring information has been scanned;

[0072] It can also be that the RFID reader / writer 6 continuously transmits the pigeon leg ring information of the i time slots to the host computer 7. The host computer 7 monitors that the pigeon leg ring information of the i time slots transmitted by the RFID reader / writer 6 is all empty, and all pigeon leg ring information has been scanned.

[0073] In this embodiment, n = 4, i = 1, 2, 3, 4;

[0074] The first pigeon leg ring information obtained by the identification module corresponds to the first time slot of the transmission channel; the second pigeon leg ring information obtained by the identification module corresponds to the second time slot of the transmission channel; the third pigeon leg ring information obtained by the identification module corresponds to the third time slot of the transmission channel; the fourth pigeon leg ring information obtained by the identification module corresponds to the fourth time slot of the transmission channel; and multiple loops are performed with 4 time slots as a unit. The pigeon leg ring information of the 4 time slots transmitted by the RFID reader / writer 6 to the host computer 7 is all empty, and all pigeons have been scanned.

[0075] For the entire scanning process of obtaining pigeon leg ring information, there is no need for the breeding personnel to catch the pigeons, which reduces the possibility of the pigeons being damaged by humans, and at the same time, it is very efficient to count the number of pigeons in the shed.

[0076] Furthermore, in step S3, the host computer 7 automatically filters the received duplicate pigeon leg ring information.

[0077] The situation where the host computer 7 obtains duplicate pigeon leg ring information can be as follows: When the pigeon is located in the overlapping area 21 of the antenna coil 2, multiple antenna coils 2 corresponding to the overlapping area 21 all obtain the information of the pigeon leg ring. The identification module transmits the pigeon leg ring information to the host computer 7 through the RFID reader / writer 6, and the host computer 7 receives the duplicate pigeon leg ring information.

[0078] It is also possible that the breeding personnel continuously drive the carrier pigeons into the pigeon collection passage. After the carrier pigeons pass by the counter for the first time and then return to the recognition area of the counter, some carrier pigeon leg ring information will be repeatedly acquired and transmitted to the host computer 7, and the host computer 7 receives the repeated carrier pigeon leg ring information.

[0079] The antenna coil 2 acquires all the carrier pigeon leg ring information within its corresponding area, avoiding omission of the carrier pigeon leg ring information. And the host computer 7 screens the acquired repeated carrier pigeon leg ring information, with a relatively fast screening speed and high accuracy.

[0080] Furthermore, the host computer 7 also receives the data signal of the pressure sensor 91.

[0081] Assume that the weight range of a carrier pigeon is from a kg to b kg, then the measured value of the pressure sensor 91 is x * (a kg to b kg), where both a and b are specific weight values, and a < b. Here, x = 0, 1, 2, 3,.... x * (a kg to b kg) is a fixed range.

[0082] The number of the pressure sensors 91 can be one. The host computer 7 compares the value of the pressure sensor 91 within the same time slot with the count of the carrier pigeons.

[0083] If the value of the pressure sensor 91 has the same change trend as the number change of the carrier pigeons on the acrylic substrate 1, then the count of the carrier pigeons is correct.

[0084] If the value of the pressure sensor 91 has a different change trend from the number change of the carrier pigeons on the acrylic substrate 1, then at least one of the pressure sensor 91, the recognition module, and the RFID reader / writer 6 has a fault, and the verification of the carrier pigeon count is inaccurate.

[0085] The number of the pressure sensors 91 can also be greater than one. Assume that the pressure sensors 91 are set to four.

[0086] The host computer 7 first compares the values of each pressure sensor 91.

[0087] If the values of more than half of the pressure sensors 91 are within the same fixed range, then the host computer 7 compares the value of any one of the pressure sensors 91 within the same fixed range within the same time slot with the count of the carrier pigeons; if the value of the pressure sensor 91 has the same change trend as the number change of the carrier pigeons on the acrylic substrate 1, then the count of the carrier pigeons is correct; if the value of the pressure sensor 91 has a different change trend from the number change of the carrier pigeons on the acrylic substrate 1, then at least one of the recognition module and the RFID reader / writer 6 has a fault, and the verification of the carrier pigeon count is inaccurate;

[0088] If the values of half or more than half of the pressure sensors 91 are not within the same fixed range, then all the pressure sensors 91 need to be repaired.

[0089] The host computer 7 can verify whether the counter is technically accurate through the numerical trend of the pressure sensor 91.

[0090] Embodiment 3

[0091] The difference from Embodiment 2 is that, referring to Figure 6 , the host computer 7 divides multiple identification modules into a first group and a second group. For the pigeon leg ring information corresponding to the identification modules in the first group, it has not been fully obtained, while for the pigeon leg ring information corresponding to the identification modules in the second group, it has been fully obtained;

[0092] In step S31, after the pigeon leg ring information corresponding to the identification modules in the first group is fully obtained, the host computer 7 automatically divides the identification modules with fully obtained pigeon leg ring information into the second group. The pigeon leg ring information obtained by the i-th identification module corresponds to the i-th time slot of the transmission channel. The RFID reader / writer 6 transmits the pigeon leg ring information of the i time slots to the host computer 7, where i = 1, 2,..., k, and k is the number of identification modules in the first group. After the pigeon leg ring information of the i time slots is transmitted to the host computer 7, the host computer 7 divides the multiple identification modules into the first group again;

[0093] In step S32, step S31 is looped multiple times until all pigeon leg ring information is scanned.

[0094] The way for the host computer 7 to divide the first group and the second group can be that the host computer 7 monitors in real time whether the pigeon leg ring information of the i time slots uploaded by the RFID reader / writer 6 is empty. If the host computer 7 monitors that the pigeon leg ring information of the i-th time slot is empty, it means that the pigeon leg ring information corresponding to the i-th identification module has been fully obtained; the host computer 7 divides the i-th identification module into the second group and issues an instruction to the RFID reader / writer 6 to stop scanning the pigeon leg ring information corresponding to the i-th identification module. After receiving this instruction, the RFID reader / writer 6 stops scanning the pigeon leg ring information corresponding to the i-th identification module.

[0095] It can also be that the RFID reader / writer 6 monitors in real time whether the pigeon leg ring information of the i time slots is empty. If the RFID reader / writer 6 monitors in real time that the pigeon leg ring information of the i time slots is empty, it means that the pigeon leg ring information corresponding to the i-th identification module has been fully obtained; the RFID reader / writer 6 pauses reading and writing and transmits an instruction that the pigeon leg ring information of the i-th time slot is empty to the host computer 7. The host computer 7 divides the i-th identification module into the second group. Then the host computer 7 sends an instruction to the RFID reader / writer 6 to stop scanning the pigeon leg ring information corresponding to the i-th identification module. After receiving the instruction, the RFID reader / writer 6 starts to read the pigeon leg ring information corresponding to multiple identification modules in the first group.

[0096] It can also be that the RFID reader 6 monitors in real time whether the pigeon leg ring information in the i-th time slot is empty. If the RFID reader 6 monitors in real time that the pigeon leg ring information in the i-th time slot is empty, it means that the pigeon leg ring information corresponding to the i-th identification module has been completely obtained; the RFID reader 6 transmits the signal that the pigeon leg ring information in the i-th time slot is empty to the host computer 7, and the host computer 7 divides the i-th identification module into the second group. At the same time, the RFID reader 6 continues to obtain the pigeon leg ring information that is not empty obtained by the next identification module.

[0097] When the RFID reader 6 transmits data to the host computer 7, if there is a time slot with empty pigeon leg ring information, the utilization rate of the channel is low. Therefore, the host computer 7 divides the antenna coil 2 that is empty into the second group and does not enter the loop, which improves the channel utilization rate and the efficiency of the RFID reader 6 transmitting data to the host computer 7, and makes the statistics of the number of pigeons in the shed more efficient.

[0098] Since step S31 is looped multiple times, in step S31, after the pigeon leg ring information in the i-th time slot is transmitted to the host computer 7, the host computer 7 divides the multiple identification modules into the first group again to prepare for obtaining and transmitting the pigeon leg ring information in the i-th time slot for the next loop.

[0099] The above description is only the preferred embodiment of the present application and the explanation of the applied technical principles. Those skilled in the art should understand that the scope of the application involved in the present application is not limited to the technical solution formed by the specific combination of the above technical features, and should also cover other technical solutions formed by any combination of the above technical features or their equivalent features without departing from the foregoing application concept. For example, the technical solutions formed by mutually replacing the above features with the technical features (but not limited to) having similar functions applied in the present application.

Claims

1. A counter for pigeon racing, characterized in that: include An acrylic substrate (1), the acrylic substrate (1) being arranged on the bottom surface of the pigeon collecting channel, and the acrylic substrate (1) being capable of allowing a plurality of pigeons to pass through simultaneously; An identification module, the identification module being used to obtain the foot ring information of the homing pigeon, the identification module being arranged on the horizontal end surface of the acrylic substrate (1), and the electromagnetic waves emitted by the identification module covering the entire horizontal end surface of the acrylic substrate (1); An RFID reader / writer (6), the RFID reader / writer (6) is connected to the identification module to obtain the pigeon foot ring information obtained by the identification module; The host computer (7) is connected to the RFID reader / writer (6) and is used to receive, process and store the pigeon foot ring information uploaded by the RFID reader / writer (6).

2. A pigeon racing counter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The identification module comprises an antenna coil (2), an antenna tuner (3), an antenna feeder (4), and a ferrite magnetic ring (5); the antenna coil (2) is used to obtain information of a pigeon foot ring; the antenna tuner (3) is connected to the antenna coil (2); the antenna feeder (4) is connected to the antenna tuner (3); one end of the ferrite magnetic ring (5) is connected to the antenna feeder (4), and the other end is connected to the RFID reader (6).

3. A pigeon racing counter according to claim 2, characterized in that: The identification modules are arranged in multiple groups, and the RFID reader / writer adopts a multi-channel RFID reader / writer.

4. A pigeon racing counter according to claim 3, characterized in that: Any two of the antenna coils (2) partially overlap.

5. A pigeon racing counter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The RFID reader / writer (6) comprises an RS232 interface (61) and an Ethernet interface (62), and the host computer (7) is connected to the RFID reader / writer (6) via the RS232 interface (61) or the Ethernet interface (62).

6. A pigeon racing counter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The acrylic substrate (1) is connected to an anti-metal ferrite patch (8), and the identification module is located between the acrylic substrate (1) and the anti-metal ferrite patch (8).

7. A pigeon racing counter according to claim 6, characterized in that: The side wall of the anti-metal ferrite patch (8) away from the acrylic substrate (1) is connected to a metal lining plate (9).

8. A pigeon racing counter according to claim 7, characterized in that: A pressure sensor (91) is connected to the bottom of the metal lining plate (9) for measuring the weight of the pigeon on the acrylic substrate (1).

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