Detection system for feeder and feeding device

Abstract

The utility model provides a detection system for a feeder and a feeding device, and relates to the technical field of smart home. The detection system comprises a main control unit; the recognition unit is used for recognizing whether a feeding object of the feeder appears or not; the communication unit is used for receiving the interrupt signal sent by the identification unit and sending a starting signal to the main control unit under the condition that the feeding object appears, so that the main control unit is started; the camera shooting unit is connected with the main control unit and used for receiving a first control signal of the main control unit so as to shoot the feeding object and returning shot content to the main control unit; and the detection unit is connected with the main control unit and is used for receiving the second control signal of the main control unit so as to detect the quantity and the quality of the food fed by the feeder, so that a user can master the feeding condition in time, and the water quality and the water quantity are ensured.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of smart home, in particular to a detection system for a feeding device and the feeding device. BACKGROUND

[0002] Hummingbird is a kind of small bird with beautiful appearance, mainly living in North America and South America, mainly eating nectar. People in these areas like to put a hummingbird feeder in their own garden to attract hummingbirds to enjoy and watch the beautiful birds in nature.

[0003] The current mainstream hummingbird feeder is prone to deterioration if the sugar water is left for a long time, affecting the health of hummingbirds. Users cannot know in time when the sugar water is finished by hummingbirds. When the temperature is lower than 0℃, the water in the feeder can freeze and damage the feeder. The existing feeder cannot observe the state of hummingbirds in real time. CONTENT OF THE INVENTION

[0004] In order to solve at least one of the above problems, the present application provides a detection system for a feeding device and the feeding device.

[0005] According to the first aspect of the present application, at least one embodiment of the present application provides a detection system for a feeding device, comprising: a master control unit; an identification unit for identifying whether a feeding object of the feeding device appears; a communication unit for receiving an interrupt signal sent by the identification unit when the feeding object appears, and sending an opening signal to the master control unit to make the master control unit open; a camera unit connected with the master control unit, for receiving a first control signal of the master control unit to shoot the feeding object and return the shooting content to the master control unit; a detection unit connected with the master control unit, for receiving a second control signal of the master control unit to detect the quantity and quality of the food fed by the feeding device.

[0006] For example, in some embodiments of the present application, the identification unit comprises an infrared human body sensor and / or a radar.

[0007] For example, in some embodiments of the present application, the detection unit comprises: a temperature sensor for detecting the ambient temperature of the feeder; a water quality and water level detection module for determining the water level information and the first water quality information of the remaining water in the feeder; a main control module connected with the temperature sensor, the water quality and water level detection module and the main control unit respectively, for receiving the second control signal of the main control unit, outputting a level to the water quality and water level detection module to control the water quality and water level detection module to obtain the water level information or the first water quality information, and for receiving the ambient temperature, the water level information and the first water quality information; and for adjusting the first water quality information of the feeder according to the ambient temperature to obtain the second water quality information.

[0008] For example, in some embodiments of the present application, the main control unit is configured to: output the second control signal when the identification unit identifies the presence of the feeding object; receive the water level information and the second water quality information, and send the water level information and the second water quality information to the upper computer through the communication unit; and send an alarm information to the upper computer through the communication unit when the ambient temperature is lower than a first set condition, the water level information is lower than a second set condition and / or the second water quality information is lower than a third set condition.

[0009] For example, in some embodiments of the present application, the water quality and water level detection module comprises: a first chip, the first end, the second end and the third end connected with the main control module; a second chip, the first end, the second end and the third end connected with the main control module; a first probe, one end connected with the fourth end of the first chip and the other end inserted into the water tank of the feeder; a second probe, one end connected with the fourth end of the second chip and the other end inserted into the water tank and matched with the first probe to detect the water level information and the water quality information of the remaining water in the water tank; and the main control module is configured to: input high level to the first end of the first chip and the first end of the second chip to make the second end and the fourth end of the first chip and the second end and the fourth end of the second chip conductive to detect the water level information of the water tank; and input low level to the first end of the first chip and the first end of the second chip to make the third end and the fourth end of the first chip and the third end and the fourth end of the second chip conductive to detect the water quality information of the water tank; or input low level to the first end of the first chip and the first end of the second chip to make the second end and the fourth end of the first chip and the second end and the fourth end of the second chip conductive to detect the water level information of the water tank; and input high level to the first end of the first chip and the first end of the second chip to make the third end and the fourth end of the first chip and the third end and the fourth end of the second chip conductive to detect the water quality information of the water tank.

[0010] For example, in some embodiments of the present application, the detection system further comprises a determination unit connected to the master control unit, configured to receive the recorded content sent by the master control unit and identify the recorded content to determine whether the feeding object is the set target.

[0011] For example, in some embodiments of the present application, the detection system further comprises a loudspeaker connected to the master control unit, configured to receive a third control signal from the master control unit to emit sound to drive away the feeding object when the feeding object is not the set target.

[0012] For example, in some embodiments of the present application, the detection system further comprises a memory card connected to the master control unit, configured to store the recorded content.

[0013] For example, in some embodiments of the present application, the detection system further comprises a microphone connected to the master control unit, configured to acquire the sound of the feeding object.

[0014] According to the second aspect of the present application, at least one embodiment of the present application provides a feeding device, comprising: a feeder comprising a water tank; and the detection system according to any one of the first aspect, connected to the feeder to acquire the water level information and water quality information of the remaining water in the water tank.

[0015] Through the above example embodiments, the detection system for the feeder and the feeding device provided by the present application can keep the detection system in a low-power consumption state when the feeding object is not identified, only the identification unit and the communication unit are in working mode, and the master control unit, the camera unit and the detection unit are in sleep mode; the detection unit judges the water quality state through the electric conductivity and timely reports to the master control unit and the identification unit to ensure the water quality and water quantity, so that the user can timely grasp the feeding situation; the user can also observe the hummingbird state in real time through the camera unit, and identify the bird through the determination unit to realize precise feeding of the hummingbird.

[0016] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are only exemplary and do not limit the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0017] The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present application will become more apparent from the following detailed description of example embodiments thereof, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The following description describes some embodiments of the present application only and is not intended to limit the present application.

[0018] Figure 1 FIG. 1 shows a schematic diagram of a detection system for a feeder according to an example embodiment of the present application;

[0019] Figure 2A schematic diagram of a detection unit of an exemplary embodiment is shown.

[0020] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a feeding device of an exemplary embodiment is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] Example embodiments now will be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings; however, the example embodiments can be implemented in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the example embodiments to those skilled in the art. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout the several views.

[0022] The described features, structures, or characteristics can be combined in one or more embodiments. In the following description, numerous specific details are provided to give a thorough understanding of embodiments of the disclosure. One skilled in the relevant art will recognize, however, that the

[0023] The flow diagrams shown in the Figures should be understood as illustrative only and not necessarily set in stone in terms of including all content and operations / steps, nor necessarily executed in the order described. For example, some operations / steps can be broken down further, while some operations / steps can be combined or partially combined, so the actual order of execution can be changed as appropriate.

[0024] The terms "first", "second", and the like, in the description and in the claims of the present application and in the above description of the drawings merely mean different objects and do not necessarily imply a specific order or sequence. Also, the terms "comprising", "having", "including", and the like, are inclusive and are meant to cover the recitation of listed items, but not limited to, to those items exclusive, without excluding additional or unlisted items. For example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that comprises a list of steps or units are not necessarily limited to those listed steps or units, but can optionally include additional or unlisted steps or units, or can optionally include other steps or units inherent to the process, method, system, product, or apparatus.

[0025] Those skilled in the art will understand that the figures are merely illustrative of example embodiments and that the modules or flows in the figures are not necessarily essential to the implementation of the present application, and therefore should not be used to limit the scope of protection of the present application.

[0026] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a detection system for a feeding device of an exemplary embodiment is shown.

[0027] As Figure 1As shown, the detection system 10 for the feeder includes a master control unit 101, an identification unit 102, a communication unit 103, a camera unit 104 and a detection unit 105.

[0028] The identification unit 102 is configured to identify whether a feeding object of the feeder appears. The communication unit 103 is configured to receive an interrupt signal sent by the identification unit 102 in the case that the feeding object appears, and send an opening signal to the master control unit 101 to make the master control unit open. The camera unit 104 is connected with the master control unit 101, and configured to receive a first control signal of the master control unit 101 to shoot the feeding object and return the shooting content to the master control unit 101. The detection unit 105 is connected with the master control unit 101, and configured to receive a second control signal of the master control unit 101 to detect the quantity and quality of the food fed by the feeder.

[0029] According to the example embodiment, most of the units of the detection system 10 are in a sleep state, and only the identification unit 102 and the communication unit 103 are in a working state to ensure that the detection system 10 is in a low-power consumption mode. Only when the animal arrives, the identification unit 102 sends an interrupt signal to the communication unit 103, and the communication unit 103 sends an opening signal to the master control unit, and then all the units of the detection system 10 are powered on and work.

[0030] According to some embodiments, the identification unit 102 includes a passive infrared (PIR) sensor and / or a radar.

[0031] According to some embodiments, the communication mode of the communication unit 103 includes a communication scheme in the form of WIFI, 4G, halow and / or Ethernet.

[0032] According to some embodiments, the camera unit 104 transmits the shooting content to the master control unit 101 through a MIPI communication protocol. In addition, if the user expects to remotely watch the shooting content, the master control unit can transmit the shooting content to the communication unit 103 through an SPI interface, and the communication unit 103 transmits the shooting content to the user through a connected network.

[0033] According to the example embodiment, the detection unit 105 includes a temperature sensor 1051, a water quality and water level detection module 1053 and a master control module 1052.

[0034] The temperature sensor 1051 is configured to detect the ambient temperature of the feeder. The water quality and water level detection module 1053 is configured to determine the water level information and the first water quality information of the remaining water in the feeder. The main control module 1052 is connected with the temperature sensor 1051, the water quality and water level detection module 1053, and the main control unit 101. The main control module 1052 is configured to receive the second control signal of the main control unit 101, output a level to the water quality and water level detection module 1053 to control the water quality and water level detection module 1053 to obtain the water level information or the first water quality information, and receive the ambient temperature, the water level information, and the first water quality information. The main control module 1052 is further configured to adjust the first water quality information of the feeder according to the ambient temperature to obtain the second water quality information.

[0035] According to some embodiments, the water quality and water level detection module 1053 determines the water quality by detecting the conductivity, the PH value, the microorganism, and / or the gas chromatogram of the remaining water.

[0036] Taking the water quality and water level detection module 1053 detecting the conductivity of the remaining water as an example, as shown in FIG. 6, the main control module 1052 includes a detection chip U1, the temperature sensor 1051 includes a detection chip U2, and the water quality and water level detection module 1053 includes a first chip U3, a second chip U4, a first probe TP1, a second probe TP2, a capacitor R8, a capacitor R9, a resistor R4, and a resistor R5. Figure 2

[0037] The detection chip U2 is connected with the detection chip U1 in an I2C mode.

[0038] The first end, the second end, and the third end of the first chip U3 are connected with the detection chip U1. The first end, the second end, and the third end of the second chip U4 are connected with the detection chip U1. One end of the first probe TP1 is connected with the fourth end of the first chip U3, and the other end is inserted into the water tank of the feeder. One end of the second probe TP2 is connected with the fourth end of the second chip U4, and the other end is inserted into the water tank to cooperate with the first probe TP1 to detect the water level information and the water quality information of the remaining water in the water tank. The first probe TP1 and the second probe TP2 are made of titanium alloy.

[0039] ​The detection chip U1 is configured to input a high level to the first end IN of the first chip U3 and the first end IN of the second chip U4, so that the second end NO and the fourth end COM of the first chip U3 and the second end NO and the fourth end COM of the second chip U4 are turned on, and are connected to the 23 and 24 pins of the detection chip U1 through the capacitor C8 and the capacitor C9. The chip judges the water level by judging the capacitance value between the first probe TP1 and the second probe TP2, so as to detect the water level information of the water tank.

[0040] Alternatively, the detection chip U1 is configured to input a low level to the first end IN of the first chip U3 and the first end IN of the second chip U4, so that the second end NO and the fourth end COM of the first chip U3 and the second end NO and the fourth end COM of the second chip U4 are turned on, and are connected to the 23 and 24 pins of the detection chip U1 through the capacitor C8 and the capacitor C9. The chip judges the water level by judging the capacitance value between the first probe TP1 and the second probe TP2, so as to detect the water level information of the water tank. The detection chip U1 is configured to input a high level to the first end IN of the first chip U3 and the first end IN of the second chip U4, so that the third end NC and the fourth end COM of the first chip U3 and the third end NC and the fourth end COM of the second chip U4 are turned on, and are connected to the 8, 16 and 17 pins of the U1 detection chip through the resistor R4 and the resistor R5. The solubility of solid substances in the liquid is judged by detecting the conductivity. The higher the conductivity, the more the solubility of solid substances, and the relatively worse the water quality, so as to detect the water quality information of the water tank.

[0041] According to some embodiments, the water level detection can be realized by the contact detection method of the probe, and the non-contact method of the capacitance detection can also be adopted. The application only takes this as an example, but is not limited thereto.

[0042] According to some embodiments, the conductivity of different temperatures will be different. The detection chip U2 gives the temperature value to the detection chip U1, and the detection chip U1 can compensate according to the temperature, so as to obtain more accurate conductivity.

[0043] The main control unit 101 is configured to output a second control signal when the identification unit identifies the presence of the feeding object, receive water level information and second water quality information, and send the water level information and the second water quality information to the upper computer through the communication unit. The main control unit 101 is also configured to send an alarm information to the upper computer through the communication unit when the environmental temperature is lower than the first set condition, the water level information is lower than the second set condition, and / or the second water quality information is lower than the third set condition.

[0044] According to some embodiments, after the main control unit 101 is turned on, the second control signal is output to the detection unit 105 for water level and water quality detection of the remaining water. The first set condition, the second set condition, and the third set condition can be self-set, and the present application is not limited thereto.

[0045] For example, when the water quality deteriorates beyond the limit value, or the water level decreases to the alarm value, or the temperature approaches 0 degrees Celsius, the user will be reminded in the form of a message.

[0046] According to some embodiments, the main control unit 101 can use a T31ZL chip, the communication unit 103 can use an RTL8720CS, and the main control module can use a MCP61 chip. The present application is only used as an example, but is not limited thereto.

[0047] As shown in Figure 1 The detection system further includes a determination unit 106, a loudspeaker 107, a memory card 108, and a microphone 109.

[0048] The determination unit 106 is connected to the main control unit 101 for receiving the shooting content sent by the main control unit 101 and identifying to determine whether the feeding object is the set target. The loudspeaker 107 is connected to the main control unit 101 for receiving the third control signal of the main control unit 101 to issue a sound to drive away the feeding object when the feeding object is not the set target. The memory card 108 is connected to the main control unit 101 for storing the shooting content. The microphone 109 is connected to the main control unit 101 for acquiring the sound of the feeding target.

[0049] According to some embodiments, the main control unit 101 stores the shooting content into the memory card 108 through the SDIO port.

[0050] For example, the determination unit 106 intelligently identifies different birds through cloud algorithms, and when the feeding object is not a hummingbird, the loudspeaker 107 emits a sound to drive away other birds.

[0051] As shown in Figure 1 The detection system further includes a battery unit 110 for supplying power to other units of the detection system.

[0052] The detection system for the feeder provided in the application, when the feeding object is not identified, only the identification unit and the communication unit are in the working mode, the master control unit, the camera unit and the detection unit are in the dormant mode, so that the detection system remains in the low power consumption state; the detection unit judges the water quality state through the electric conductivity, and timely reports through the master control unit and the identification unit, to ensure the water quality and quantity, so that the user can timely master the feeding situation; the user can also observe the hummingbird state in real time through the camera unit, and identify the bird through the determination unit, to realize the precise feeding of the hummingbird.

[0053] The application also provides a feeding device, as shown in the figure, comprising a feeder 301 and a detection system 10 as described above. Figure 3 The feeder 301 comprises a water tank 3011 for placing sugar water for feeding the feeding target. The detection system 10 obtains the water level information and the water quality information of the remaining water in the water tank through the first probe TP1 and the second probe TP2 of the detection unit 105.

[0054] It should be clearly understood that the application describes how to form and use specific examples, but the application is not limited to any details of these examples. On the contrary, based on the teachings of the disclosure of the application, these principles can be applied to many other embodiments.

[0055] In addition, it should be noted that the above figures are only schematic illustrations of the processes included in the method according to the exemplary embodiments of the application, and are not for limiting purposes. It is easy to understand that the processes shown in the above figures do not indicate or limit the time sequence of these processes. In addition, it is also easy to understand that these processes can be executed synchronously or asynchronously, for example, in multiple modules.

[0056] The exemplary embodiments of the application are specifically shown and described above. It should be understood that the application is not limited to the detailed structure, arrangement or implementation method described herein; on the contrary, the application is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included in the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A detection system for a feeder, characterized by, The application relates to a feeding device, which comprises a main control unit, an identification unit, a communication unit, a camera unit and a detection unit. The identification unit is used for identifying whether a feeding object of the feeding device appears. The communication unit is used for receiving an interrupt signal sent by the identification unit when the feeding object appears, and sending an opening signal to the main control unit to make the main control unit open. The camera unit is connected with the main control unit, and is used for receiving a first control signal of the main control unit to shoot the feeding object and return the shooting content to the main control unit. The detection unit is connected with the main control unit, and is used for receiving a second control signal of the main control unit to detect the quantity and quality of food fed by the feeding device. The identification unit comprises an infrared human body sensor and / or a radar.

2. The detection system of claim 1, wherein, The detection unit comprises a temperature sensor, a water quality and water level detection module and a main control module.

3. The detection system of claim 1, wherein, The temperature sensor is used for detecting the environmental temperature of the feeding device. The water quality and water level detection module is used for determining water level information and first water quality information of residual water in the feeding device. The main control module is connected with the temperature sensor, the water quality and water level detection module and the main control unit respectively, is used for receiving a second control signal of the main control unit, outputting a level to the water quality and water level detection module to control the water quality and water level detection module to acquire the water level information or the first water quality information, and is used for receiving the environmental temperature, the water level information and the first water quality information, and is further used for adjusting the first water quality information of the feeding device according to the environmental temperature to obtain second water quality information. The main control unit is configured to:

4. The detection system of claim 3, wherein, output the second control signal when the identification unit identifies that the feeding object appears; receive the water level information and the second water quality information, and send the water level information and the second water quality information to an upper computer through the communication unit; and send alarm information to the upper computer through the communication unit when the environmental temperature is lower than a first set condition, the water level information is lower than a second set condition and / or the second water quality information is lower than a third set condition. The water quality and water level detection module comprises:

5. The detection system of claim 3, wherein, a first chip, a first end, a second end and a third end of which are connected with the main control module; a second chip, a first end, a second end and a third end of which are connected with the main control module; a first probe, one end of which is connected with a fourth end of the first chip, and the other end of which is inserted into a water tank of the feeding device; a second probe, one end of which is connected with a fourth end of the second chip, and the other end of which is inserted into the water tank and cooperates with the first probe to detect water level information and water quality information of residual water in the water tank; the main control module is configured to: input a high level to the first end of the first chip and the first end of the second chip to make the second end and the fourth end of the first chip and the second end and the fourth end of the second chip conductive to detect the water level information of the water tank, and input a low level to the first end of the first chip and the first end of the second chip to make the third end and the fourth end of the first chip and the third end and the fourth end of the second chip conductive to detect the water quality information of the water tank; or ​ For inputting low level to the first end of the first chip and the first end of the second chip, so as to make the second end and the fourth end of the first chip, the second end and the fourth end of the second chip conductive, to detect the water level information of the water tank; and for inputting high level to the first end of the first chip and the first end of the second chip, so as to make the third end and the fourth end of the first chip, the third end and the fourth end of the second chip conductive, to detect the water quality information of the water tank.

6. The detection system of claim 1, wherein, The detection system further comprises: A determination unit connected with the main control unit, configured to receive and identify the shooting content sent by the main control unit, to determine whether the feeding object is a set target.

7. The detection system of claim 6, wherein, The detection system further comprises: A loudspeaker connected with the main control unit, configured to receive a third control signal of the main control unit to issue a sound to drive away the feeding object when the feeding object is not the set target.

8. The detection system of claim 1, wherein, The detection system further comprises: A memory card connected with the main control unit, configured to store the shooting content.

9. The detection system of claim 1, wherein, The detection system further comprises: A microphone connected with the main control unit, configured to acquire the sound of the feeding object.

10. A feeding device, characterized in that Comprise: A feeder, the feeder comprising a water tank; The detection system according to any one of claims 1-9, connected with the feeder, to acquire the water level information and the water quality information of the remaining water in the water tank.

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