Body size measuring tool for sheep
The sheep body size measurement tool, which combines a framework and depth camera with a deep learning model, solves the problems of insufficient accuracy and cumbersome operation in sheep body size measurement in complex environments, realizes high-precision, contactless sheep body size measurement, and reduces livestock stress response.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423010755.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-06
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-21
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-06
AI Technical Summary
Existing sheep body size measurements lack accuracy and are cumbersome to perform in complex outdoor environments. Data accuracy and efficiency are affected by factors such as observation angle and light.
A sheep body measurement tool consisting of a frame, an image acquisition and processing device, and a data processing and display module is used. A depth camera and a deep learning model are used for three-dimensional scanning, combined with identity recognition and an automatic door mechanism to achieve contactless measurement.
It improves the accuracy and efficiency of sheep body measurement, simplifies the operation process, reduces livestock stress response, and ensures the accuracy and safety of measurement results.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of auxiliary tools of animal husbandry especially relates to a sheep body size measuring tool. BACKGROUND
[0002] Sheep measurement has multiple effects in the breeding process, not only helps to understand the health condition and growth and development of sheep, but also can evaluate its production performance and economic value. It is necessary for the breeder to measure sheep regularly in order to find problems in time and take corresponding measures, and in the breeding environment, due to the high activity and irregular movement mode of sheep, three-dimensional data acquisition is difficult to keep stable, is affected by natural factors such as illumination condition, background interference, resulting in the decline of data accuracy and efficiency.
[0003] For sheep body size measurement, the existing one is based on human vision, and is directly observed by using a ruler in a simple indoor scene, but in a complex outdoor environment, there are errors due to observation angle, light and other factors, which affect the measurement accuracy, and the operation is also complicated, and in summary, the applicability and effectiveness of the current measurement method in complex environment still need to be further researched and optimized. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT
[0004] The utility model aims at solving the problems of insufficient measurement accuracy and complicated operation in the prior art and provides a sheep body size measuring tool.
[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme:
[0006] A sheep body size measuring tool, comprising a frame, and an image acquisition and processing device and a data processing and display module which are electrically connected with each other and arranged on the side of the frame,
[0007] The image acquisition and processing device comprises two fixing frames, a depth camera and a deep learning model module, the deep learning model module is used for image processing and calculation, the two fixing frames are fixedly connected to the front and top of the frame respectively, the depth camera is fixedly installed at the end of the fixing frame, and the depth camera is electrically connected with the deep learning model module;
[0008] The data processing and display module comprises a central processing unit, a memory and an electronic display which are electrically connected with each other, a control cabinet is fixedly installed on the outer side of the frame, the central processing unit, the memory and the deep learning model module are arranged in the control cabinet, the electronic display is fixed on the side of the fixing frame, and the electronic display is used for displaying the body size data of sheep in real time.
[0009] Preferably, the image acquisition and processing device comprises at least two depth cameras, and the depth cameras are used for three-dimensional scanning of sheep from the side view and top view angle respectively.
[0010] Preferably, the identity recognition module is fixedly connected to the inner side of the frame, and the identity recognition module is electrically connected to the central processing unit.
[0011] Preferably, the identity recognition module is an RFID electronic tag for automatically identifying the identity of the sheep.
[0012] Preferably, the identity recognition module is a visual sensor for automatically identifying the identity of the sheep.
[0013] Preferably, the automatic door mechanism comprises a steel pipe door hinged at both ends of the frame, a gas cylinder movably connected between the top of the frame and the steel pipe door, and an infrared sensor fixedly connected to the inner side of the frame, and the gas cylinder and the infrared sensor are electrically connected to the central processing unit.
[0014] Preferably, the frame comprises a rectangular frame, one side of the rectangular frame is fixedly connected with a back plate, and the other side of the rectangular frame is fixedly connected with a plurality of steel wires.
[0015] Compared with the prior art, the sheep body size measuring tool has the following advantages:
[0016] 1. The frame, image acquisition and processing device, data processing and display module, control cabinet, electronic display, fixing frame and depth camera are cooperatively arranged, the depth camera is used for three-dimensional scanning of the sheep from a side view angle and a top view angle respectively to obtain a depth image and a color image of the sheep, a deep learning model module is responsible for key point identification and image segmentation, identifies key parts in the depth image, can accurately position multiple key points of the sheep, such as shoulder, hip and back high points, the deep learning model module adopts an SEEM semantic segmentation model to segment the whole body contour of the sheep, the contour of the sheep body can be accurately drawn, the deep learning model module also finds a depth value corresponding to each measuring point in the depth image through a spiral search algorithm, the spiral search algorithm can quickly and accurately match the three-dimensional space coordinates of the key points, is used for automatically calculating the body size data of the sheep, completes the measurement of the body size without contacting the livestock, reduces the stress reaction of the livestock, the data processing and display module is responsible for storage, display and uploading of all collected data, can realize high-precision measurement of a single sheep and high-throughput measurement of a group of sheep, simplifies the operation process, and improves the measurement accuracy, the body size data of the sheep is displayed in real time through the electronic display, and the device can complete the measurement of the body size without contacting the livestock, simplifies the operation process, improves the measurement accuracy, effectively avoids direct contact between the livestock and the measurer, reduces the stress reaction of the livestock, and reduces the influence on the growth and development of the livestock.
[0017] 2. The present invention utilizes a coordinated arrangement of a frame, backboard, steel wire, rectangular frame, automatic door mechanism, steel pipe door, cylinder, control cabinet, infrared sensor, electronic display, fixing frame, identification module, and depth camera. Multiple depth cameras can completely cover the sheep from side and top view angles, capturing full-body overhead images and back profile information of the sheep, ensuring the accuracy of the collected data. The identification module is installed at the entrance. When sheep are identified using RFID technology, after they enter the frame, the RFID ear tag information is read and matched with the records in the system database. The identification results are synchronously transmitted to the data processing and display module, facilitating the uploading of the sheep's measurement data to the system database for subsequent viewing and observation of the sheep. When the sheep enters the frame, the infrared sensor transmits a signal to the central processing unit upon detecting the sheep's entry. The central processing unit uses a relay to close and open the cylinder, realizing the automatic opening and closing of the steel pipe door. The frame adopts a hybrid structure of backboard and steel wire to ensure that the sheep will not be injured within the frame, while effectively preventing the sheep from moving during body measurement, ensuring the accuracy of the measurement results. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0018] Fig. 1 It is a structural diagram of the utility model;
[0019] Fig. 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model from a top view;
[0020] Fig. 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of the utility model from the side.
[0021] In the figure: 1. Frame; 101. Backboard; 102. Steel wire; 103. Rectangular frame; 2. Automatic door mechanism; 201. Steel pipe door; 202. Cylinder; 3. Control cabinet; 4. Infrared sensor; 5. Electronic display; 6. Fixing bracket; 7. Identity recognition module; 8. Depth camera. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0022] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments.
[0023] In the description of the utility model, it is understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the utility model.
[0024] Referring to Figs. 1-3 A sheep body size measuring tool, comprising a frame 1, and an image acquisition and processing device and a data processing and display module arranged on the side of the frame 1 and electrically connected with each other, the image acquisition and processing device comprising two fixing frames 6, a depth camera 8 and a deep learning model module, the deep learning model module being used for image processing and calculation, the two fixing frames 6 being fixedly connected to the front and top of the frame 1 respectively, the depth camera 8 being fixedly installed at the end of the fixing frame 6, the depth camera 8 being electrically connected with the deep learning model module, the data processing and display module comprising a central processing unit, a memory and an electronic display 5 which are electrically connected with each other, a control cabinet 3 being fixedly installed on the outer side of the frame 1, the central processing unit, the memory and the deep learning model module being arranged in the interior of the control cabinet, the electronic display 5 being fixed on the side of the fixing frame 6, the electronic display 5 being used for real-time display of the body size data of the sheep, through the cooperation between the frame 1, the image acquisition and processing device, the data processing and display module, the control cabinet 3, the electronic display 5, the fixing frame 6 and the depth camera 8, the depth camera 8 is used for three-dimensional scanning of the sheep from the side view angle and the top view angle respectively, so as to obtain the depth image and the color image of the sheep, the deep learning model module is responsible for key point recognition and image segmentation, and the key parts in the depth image are recognized, so that a plurality of key points of the sheep, such as the shoulder, the hip and the high point of the back, can be accurately positioned, the deep learning model module adopts an SEEM semantic segmentation model to segment the whole body contour of the sheep, and the contour of the body of the sheep can be accurately depicted, the deep learning model module also finds the depth value corresponding to each measuring point in the depth image through a spiral search algorithm, the spiral search algorithm can quickly and accurately match the three-dimensional space coordinates of the key points, and is used for automatically calculating the body size data of the sheep, so that the measurement of the body size is completed without contacting the livestock, the stress reaction of the livestock is reduced, the data processing and display module is responsible for the storage, display and uploading of all collected data, high-precision measurement of a single sheep and high-throughput measurement of a group of sheep can be realized, the operation process is simplified, and the measurement accuracy is improved, the body size data of the sheep is displayed in real time through the electronic display 5, and finally, the device can complete the measurement of the body size without contacting the livestock, the operation process is simplified, the measurement accuracy is improved, direct contact between the livestock and the measurer is avoided, the stress reaction of the livestock is reduced, and the influence on the growth and development of the livestock is reduced.
[0025] The image acquisition and processing device comprises at least two depth cameras 8, which are used for three-dimensional scanning of the sheep from side and top views, respectively, and can completely cover the sheep from side and top views, so as to obtain a full-body overhead image and back contour information of the sheep and ensure the accuracy of the collected data.
[0026] The identity recognition module 7 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the frame 1, and is electrically connected to the central processor. The identity recognition module 7 is an RFID electronic tag or a visual sensor, which is used for automatically identifying the identity of the sheep. When the RFID technology is used to identify the identity of the sheep, the RFID ear tag information is read after the sheep enters the frame 1, and is matched with the record in the system database. The recognition result is synchronously transmitted to the data processing and display module, so as to facilitate uploading of the measurement data of the sheep to the system database and subsequent viewing and observation of the sheep.
[0027] The automatic door mechanism 2 comprises a steel pipe door 201 hinged at both ends of the frame 1. The top of the frame 1 and the steel pipe door 201 are movably connected by a cylinder 202. The inner side of the frame 1 is fixedly connected with an infrared sensor 4. The cylinder 202 and the infrared sensor 4 are electrically connected to the central processor. During the process of the sheep entering the frame 1, the infrared sensor 4 transmits a signal to the central processor after detecting the entry of the sheep. The central processor realizes the closing and opening of the cylinder 202 through a relay, and realizes the automatic opening and closing of the steel pipe door 201.
[0028] The frame 1 comprises a rectangular frame 103. One side of the rectangular frame 103 is fixedly connected with a back plate 101, and the other side of the rectangular frame 103 is fixedly connected with a plurality of steel wires 102. The frame 1 adopts a mixed structure of the back plate 101 and the steel wire 102, which ensures that the sheep will not be injured in the frame 1, and effectively prevents the sheep from moving during the measurement of the body size, thereby ensuring the accuracy of the measurement result.
[0029] The utility model discloses a frame 1, image acquisition and processing device, data processing and show module, control cabinet 3, electronic display 5, fixed frame 6 and the cooperation setting between depth camera 8, utilize depth camera 8 respectively from side view angle and top view angle to the sheep three -dimensional scanning to obtain the depth image and color image of sheep, and the key point identification and image segmentation work of depth learning model module are responsible, and the key position in depth image is identified, can accurately position the multiple key points of sheep, such as shoulder, hip and the high point of back department, and depth learning model module adopts SEEM semantic segmentation model and divides the whole body contour of sheep, and the contour of sheep body can be accurately delineated, and depth learning model module still looks for the depth value corresponding to every measuring point in depth image through spiral search algorithm, and the application of spiral search algorithm can quickly and accurately match the three -dimensional space coordinates of key point, is used for the automatic calculation of sheep's body size data, and completes the measurement of body size under the condition of not contacting livestock, reduces the stress reaction of livestock, and data processing and show module are responsible for the storage, show and upload of all acquisition data, can realize the high accuracy measurement of single sheep and the high throughput measurement of group sheep, simplify the operation process, and improve the precision of measurement, and the body size data of sheep is displayed in real time through electronic display 5, and above all, the device can complete the measurement of body size under the condition of not contacting livestock, simplify the operation process, and improve the precision of measurement, effectively avoid the direct contact of livestock and measurer, reduce the stress reaction of livestock, reduce the influence on the growth and development of livestock, the utility model discloses, through the cooperation setting between frame 1, backboard 101, steel wire 102, rectangular frame 103, automatic door mechanism 2, steel pipe door 201, pneumatic cylinder 202, control cabinet 3, infrared sensor 4, electronic display 5, fixed frame 6, identity recognition module 7 and depth camera 8, multiple depth cameras 8 respectively from side view and top view angle, can completely cover sheep, obtain the whole body plan view image and back profile information of sheep, guarantee the accuracy of acquisition data, and identity recognition module 7 is installed at the entrance, when using RFID technology to identify the identity of sheep, after sheep enter frame 1, RFID ear tag information is read and matched with the record in the system database, and the recognition result is transmitted to the data processing and show module simultaneously, so as to upload the measurement data of sheep to the system database, facilitate the subsequent observation and observation of sheep, during the process of sheep entering frame 1, infrared sensor 4 will transmit the signal to the central processing unit after detecting that sheep enter, and the central processing unit realizes the closing and opening of pneumatic cylinder 202 through relay, realizes the automatic opening and closing of steel pipe door 201, frame 1 adopts the mixed structure of backboard 101 and steel wire 102, ensures that sheep will not be injured in frame 1, prevents sheep from moving when measuring body size effectively, and guarantees the accuracy of measurement result.
[0030] The above merely describes a preferred embodiment of the present application, and the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto, and any skilled person in the art, according to the technical scheme and the inventive concept of the present application, makes equivalent replacement or change within the technical range disclosed by the present application, which should be covered within the protection scope of the present application.
Claims
1. A sheep body size measuring tool, comprising a frame (1), and an image acquisition and processing device and a data processing and display module arranged on the side of the frame (1) and electrically connected to each other, characterized in that: the image acquisition and processing device comprises two fixing frames (6), a depth camera (8) and a deep learning model module, the deep learning model module is used for image processing and calculation, the two fixing frames (6) are fixedly connected to the front and top of the frame (1) respectively, the depth camera (8) is fixedly installed at the end of the fixing frame (6), and the depth camera (8) is electrically connected with the deep learning model module; the data processing and display module comprises a central processing unit, a memory and an electronic display (5) which are electrically connected to each other, a control cabinet (3) is fixedly installed on the outer side of the frame (1), the central processing unit, the memory and the deep learning model module are arranged in the control cabinet, and the electronic display (5) is fixed on the side of the fixing frame (6); the electronic display (5) is used for displaying the body size data of the sheep in real time. The image acquisition and processing device comprises at least two depth cameras (8), and the depth cameras (8) are used for three-dimensional scanning of the sheep from the side view and the top view respectively. Further comprising an identity recognition module (7), the identity recognition module (7) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the frame (1), and the identity recognition module (7) is electrically connected with the central processing unit.
2. A body measurement tool for sheep according to claim 1, characterised in that, The identity recognition module (7) is an RFID electronic tag, which is used for automatically identifying the identity of the sheep.
3. A body measurement tool for sheep according to claim 1, characterised in that, The identity recognition module (7) is a visual sensor, which is used for automatically identifying the identity of the sheep.
4. A body measurement tool for sheep according to claim 3, characterised in that, Further comprising an automatic door mechanism (2), the automatic door mechanism (2) comprises a steel pipe door (201) hinged at both ends of the frame (1), a gas cylinder (202) is movably connected between the frame (1) and the top of the steel pipe door (201), an infrared sensor (4) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the frame (1), and the gas cylinder (202) and the infrared sensor (4) are electrically connected with the central processing unit.
5. A body measurement tool for sheep according to claim 3, characterised in that, The frame (1) comprises a rectangular frame (103), one side of the rectangular frame (103) is fixedly connected with a back plate (101), and the other side of the rectangular frame (103) is fixedly connected with a plurality of steel wires (102).
6. The body measurement tool for sheep according to claim 1, characterised in that, 7. A body measurement tool for sheep according to claim 6, characterised in that,