Exercise amount counter for injection type capsule chip

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of agricultural cultivation, and discloses an exercise amount counter for an injection type capsule chip, which comprises a monitoring capsule cavity body, a mounting plate is fixedly mounted in the monitoring capsule cavity body, a fixing plate is fixedly mounted on the outer side of the mounting plate, and a plurality of holes are formed in the outer side of the fixing plate. The fixing plate is provided with a first surface and a second surface which are arranged away from each other. According to the exercise amount counter for the injection type capsule chip, in order to accurately master the health condition of cows, so that the oestrus, illness and other conditions of the cows can be found in time, and corresponding measures are taken, the step number sensor, the rumination sensor and the lying time sensor are arranged in the exercise amount counter body; therefore, behavior data such as the walking step number, the rumination frequency and the lying time of the cattle are monitored in real time, the health condition and the oestrus state of the cattle are accurately judged according to the abnormal change condition, and a farmer or a veterinarian can take corresponding measures in time.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of agricultural breeding technology, specifically to a motion tracking device for injectable capsule chips. Background Technology

[0002] In modern cattle farming, as the scale of breeding continues to expand, farmers have an increasing need for accurate understanding of the health status of cattle. Traditional observation methods mainly rely on manual labor, through farmers' daily visual observation of cattle to roughly judge their health, behavior, and other conditions.

[0003] However, this method has drawbacks such as strong subjectivity and difficulty in continuous and comprehensive monitoring. For example, farmers cannot closely monitor the specific behavioral details of each cow at all times, and may miss some early signs of changes in the health status of the cattle.

[0004] However, there is currently a lack of a motion tracking device to monitor cattle behavior in real time. Real-time monitoring and analysis of cattle behavior, along with the collection and analysis of large amounts of behavioral data, are insufficient to accurately identify and interpret changes in cattle behavior patterns and feeding amounts. Consequently, it is difficult to improve feeding efficiency, reduce feed waste, lower breeding costs, and increase economic benefits. Therefore, we propose a motion tracking device for injectable capsule chips. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a motion tracking device for injectable capsule chips to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0007] An activity tracking device for an injectable capsule chip includes a monitoring capsule cavity body. A mounting plate is fixedly installed inside the monitoring capsule cavity body, and a fixing plate is fixedly installed outside the mounting plate. The fixing plate has a first surface and a second surface disposed opposite to each other. The activity tracking device body is fixedly installed on the second surface. The activity tracking device body includes:

[0008] The step sensor is fixedly installed inside the activity counter body and can sense the vibration and acceleration changes of the cattle's gait during walking, thereby measuring the number of steps taken.

[0009] The rumination sensor, based on the principle of sensing subtle changes in oral muscle activity and jaw movement caused by chewing actions in cattle, is fixedly installed inside the activity level counter. It uses a flexible pressure sensor or a micro-displacement sensor to measure the number of ruminations.

[0010] The lying-down time sensor is fixedly installed inside the activity level counter. When the cattle are in a lying-down state, it can determine the start and end of the lying-down time based on the pressure distribution or gravity direction change information exerted by the cattle's body on the activity level counter.

[0011] Preferably, the step sensor adopts the principle of a miniature accelerometer. During estrus, the maximum step count of a cow is 104 steps within an interval. The number of times a cow in estrus exceeds a certain number of steps within an interval is between 10 and 25. The daily step count of a cow in estrus increases by 2 to 4 times, and in some cases by more than 10 times. When a cow is sick, the number of steps is too low, and the daily step count decreases by 1 to 2 times.

[0012] Preferably, the rumination sensor amplifies and filters the collected rumination-related signals before transmitting them to the data processing unit to accurately measure the number of ruminations. Cows ruminize for 8-10 hours a day. If the diet is properly formulated, each rumination involves chewing 50-60 times. A chewing frequency of less than 40 times indicates insufficient roughage feeding, while a frequency of more than 70 times indicates excessive roughage feeding. Cows may experience a decrease in rumination frequency or stop ruminating altogether. If a dairy cow ruminizes less than 30 times and is weak, it indicates forestomach atony. If rumination stops, it is often due to rumen impaction, rumen tympany, or traumatic reticulitis.

[0013] Preferably, the design of the lying time sensor utilizes the principles of gravity sensing or pressure sensing. Cows spend 12-14 hours lying down and resting, and 8-12 hours standing and walking. Cows spend 50%-60% of their time lying down each day. If a cow stands or lies alone in a corner of the cowshed for more than 14 hours, it is a precursor to illness.

[0014] Preferably, the activity level counter also includes a main control circuit board, which integrates a microprocessor, a signal conditioning circuit, and a data storage unit. The raw data collected by the step sensor, rumination sensor, and recumbent time sensor are first transmitted to the signal conditioning circuit for preprocessing, including amplification, filtering, and analog-to-digital conversion, and then transmitted to the microprocessor for analysis and calculation. Finally, the processed data is stored in the data storage unit and transmitted to external devices as needed via a wireless communication module. The wireless communication module uses low-power Bluetooth wireless communication technology to achieve stable wireless signal transmission. The external devices include the farm's monitoring terminal and the farmer's mobile phone.

[0015] Preferably, the monitoring capsule cavity body adopts an encapsulation structure, and the shell material is selected from biocompatible materials, such as specific medical-grade plastics or polymer materials.

[0016] Preferably, the shape of the monitoring capsule cavity is designed to be streamlined to conform to the characteristics of the digestive system environment of cattle.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a motion tracking device for injectable capsule chips, which has the following advantages:

[0018] 1. This activity tracking device for injectable capsule chips is designed to accurately monitor the health status of cattle, enabling timely detection of estrus and disease and the implementation of appropriate measures. By incorporating step sensors, rumination sensors, and recumbent time sensors into the device, it achieves real-time monitoring of behavioral data such as the number of steps taken, the number of times rumination occurs, and the recumbent time. Based on abnormal changes, it accurately determines the health status and estrus state of the cattle, allowing farmers or veterinarians to take timely and appropriate measures.

[0019] 2. This activity tracking device for injectable capsule chips aims to improve breeding efficiency, achieve precision feeding, reduce breeding costs, and increase economic benefits. It utilizes the activity tracking device itself to monitor and analyze cattle behavior in real time. Specifically, it collects data such as the number of steps taken, rumination frequency, and lying down time from various sensors. This data is processed by the main control circuit board and transmitted to external devices. Simultaneously, it correlates the data collected by the rumination sensors with the feed formulation and the cattle's health status (e.g., the number of chews reflects the appropriateness of roughage feeding) to determine the feeding situation. By accurately grasping the cattle's behavioral data and accurately judging the feeding amount based on factors such as rumination frequency, it allows for timely adjustments to the feeding plan, achieving precision feeding, thereby improving breeding efficiency, reducing feed waste caused by improper feeding, and ultimately lowering breeding costs and increasing economic benefits. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the monitoring capsule cavity body of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the capsule cavity body from another perspective of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a flowchart illustrating the principle of the step counting sensor of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 5This is a flowchart illustrating the principle of the ruminant sensor of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a flowchart illustrating the principle of the prone time sensor of this utility model.

[0026] Figure 7 This is a flowchart of the method for the activity quantity statistics device of this utility model.

[0027] In the figure: 1. Monitoring capsule cavity body; 2. Mounting plate; 3. Fixing plate; 31. First surface; 32. Second surface; 4. Activity count device body; 41. Step sensor; 42. Rumination sensor; 43. Prone time sensor. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0029] Please see Figure 1 - Figure 7 This utility model provides a technical solution:

[0030] An activity tracking device for an injectable capsule chip includes a monitoring capsule cavity body 1, a mounting plate 2 fixedly installed inside the monitoring capsule cavity body 1, and a fixing plate 3 fixedly installed outside the mounting plate 2. The fixing plate 3 has a first surface 31 and a second surface 32 disposed opposite to each other. An activity tracking device body 4 is fixedly installed on the second surface 32. The activity tracking device body 4 includes:

[0031] The step sensor 41 is fixedly installed inside the activity counting device 4 and can sense the vibration and acceleration changes of the cattle's gait during walking, thereby measuring the number of steps taken.

[0032] The rumination sensor 42 is based on the principle of sensing subtle changes in oral muscle activity and jaw movement caused by the chewing action of cattle. It is fixedly installed inside the activity count body 4 and uses a flexible pressure sensor or a micro displacement sensor to measure the number of ruminations.

[0033] The lying time sensor 43 is fixedly installed inside the activity level counter 4. When the cattle are in a lying position, the sensor can determine the start and end of the lying time based on the pressure distribution or gravity direction change information applied by the cattle's body to the activity level counter 4.

[0034] In one embodiment of this utility model, the step sensor 41 adopts the principle of a miniature accelerometer. During estrus, the highest step count for a cow is 104 steps within a given interval. The number of consecutive high step counts exceeding a certain number within a given interval for cows in estrus is between 10 and 25. The daily step count of cows in estrus increases by 2-4 times, and in some cases by more than 10 times. When cows are ill, their step count decreases significantly, by 1-2 times. The rumination sensor 42 amplifies and filters the collected rumination-related signals before transmitting them to the data processing unit to accurately measure the number of ruminations. Cows ruminate for 8-10 hours a day; if the diet is relatively... Reasonably, cattle chew 50-60 times during each rumination. A chewing frequency of less than 40 times indicates insufficient roughage feeding, while more than 70 times indicates excessive roughage feeding. Decreased or absent rumination in cattle, especially if a dairy cow ruminates less than 30 times weakly, indicates forestomach atony. If rumination ceases, it often indicates rumen impaction, rumen tympany, or traumatic reticulitis. The design of the recumbent time sensor 43 utilizes gravity or pressure sensing principles. Cattle spend 12-14 hours lying down and 8-12 hours standing and walking, meaning they spend 50%-60% of their time lying down. Cattle standing or lying alone in a corner of the barn for more than 14 hours are early signs of illness.

[0035] In one embodiment of this utility model, the activity level counter body 4 also includes a main control circuit board, which integrates a microprocessor, a signal conditioning circuit, and a data storage unit. The raw data collected by the step sensor 41, the rumination sensor 42, and the lying time sensor 43 are first transmitted to the signal conditioning circuit for preprocessing, including amplification, filtering, and analog-to-digital conversion, and then transmitted to the microprocessor for analysis and calculation. Finally, the processed data is stored in the data storage unit and transmitted to external devices as needed via a wireless communication module. The wireless communication module uses low-power Bluetooth wireless communication technology to achieve stable wireless signal transmission. External devices include the farm's monitoring terminal and the farmer's mobile phone. The monitoring capsule cavity body 1 adopts an encapsulation structure, and the shell material is selected from biocompatible materials, such as specific medical-grade plastics or polymer materials. The shape of the monitoring capsule cavity body 1 is designed to conform to the characteristics of the cattle's digestive system environment.

[0036] Working principle: When a cow walks, the vibration and acceleration changes in its gait are sensed by the step sensor 41. By analyzing and processing these sensed physical quantities, the number of steps taken by the cow is measured. The number of steps taken varies depending on the cow's physiological state. The rumination sensor 42, based on the sensing principle of subtle changes in oral muscle activity and jaw movement caused by the cow's chewing action, is also fixedly installed inside the activity count unit 4. It collects relevant signals through a device similar to a flexible pressure sensor or a micro-displacement sensor. The collected rumination-related signals are transmitted to the signal conditioning circuit for amplification, filtering, and other preprocessing before being transmitted to the data processing unit to achieve accurate measurement of the number of ruminations. For accurate measurement, the recumbent time sensor 43 utilizes the principles of gravity sensing or pressure sensing. When the cattle are in a recumbent state, it can determine the start and end of the recumbent time based on the pressure distribution or gravity direction changes exerted by the cattle's body on the activity level counter body 4. The raw data collected by the step sensor 41, rumination sensor 42, and recumbent time sensor 43 are first transmitted to the signal conditioning circuit on the main control circuit board in the activity level counter body 4 for preprocessing. The preprocessing operations include amplification, filtering, and analog-to-digital conversion, etc., with the aim of converting the raw analog signals collected by the sensors into digital signals suitable for microprocessor processing. The preprocessed digital signals are then transmitted to the microprocessor integrated on the main control circuit board. The processor, or microprocessor, analyzes and calculates this data according to preset algorithms and programs. For example, it determines whether cattle are in estrus or sick based on the number of steps taken, analyzes the feeding amount and health status based on the number of ruminations, and assesses the health and comfort of the growing environment based on the time spent lying down. After the analysis and calculation are completed, the microprocessor stores the processed data in the data storage unit on the main control circuit board for subsequent querying and further analysis. The data stored in the data storage unit is transmitted to external devices as needed through the wireless communication module in the activity statistics unit 4. The wireless communication module uses low-power Bluetooth wireless communication technology to achieve stable wireless signal transmission. The equipment includes monitoring terminals at the farm and mobile phones for farmers. Farmers or veterinarians can receive and view relevant data through these external devices to accurately grasp the health status, estrus status, and feeding conditions of cattle. For example, based on abnormal changes in behavioral data such as walking steps, rumination frequency, and lying down time, it is possible to accurately determine whether cattle are in estrus or sick, and then take appropriate measures in a timely manner. At the same time, by correlating the data collected by the rumination sensor 42 with the diet formulation and the health status of cattle (such as the number of chews reflecting whether the amount of roughage fed is reasonable), the feeding situation can be judged so as to adjust the feeding plan in a timely manner, achieve precision feeding, and ultimately improve breeding efficiency, reduce breeding costs, and increase economic benefits.

[0037] The present invention has been described in detail above. However, modifications or improvements can be made to it, which will be obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, any modifications or improvements that do not depart from the spirit of the present invention are within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A motion tracking device for injectable capsule chips, comprising monitoring the capsule cavity body (1), characterized in that: An installation plate (2) is fixedly installed inside the monitoring capsule cavity body (1), and a fixing plate (3) is fixedly installed on the outside of the installation plate (2). The fixing plate (3) has a first surface (31) and a second surface (32) disposed opposite to each other. The activity level analyzer body (4) is fixedly installed on the second surface (32). The activity level analyzer body (4) includes: A step sensor (41) is fixedly installed inside the activity count body (4); The rumination sensor (42) is fixedly installed inside the activity level statistician body (4) based on the principle of sensing the subtle changes in oral muscle activity and jaw movement generated by the chewing action of cattle. The prone time sensor (43) is fixedly installed inside the activity level statistician body (4).

2. The motion tracking device for injectable capsule chips according to claim 1, characterized in that: The step sensor (41) adopts the principle of a miniature accelerometer.

3. The motion tracking device for injectable capsule chips according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rumination sensor (42) amplifies and filters the collected rumination-related signals and transmits them to the data processing unit to achieve accurate measurement of the number of ruminations.

4. The motion tracking device for injectable capsule chips according to claim 1, characterized in that: The design of the prone time sensor (43) utilizes the principles of gravity sensing or pressure sensing.

5. A motion tracking device for injectable capsule chips according to claim 1, characterized in that: The activity counter body (4) also includes a main control circuit board, which integrates a microprocessor, a signal conditioning circuit, and a data storage unit. The raw data collected by the step sensor (41), rumination sensor (42), and lying time sensor (43) are first transmitted to the signal conditioning circuit for preprocessing, including amplification, filtering, and analog-to-digital conversion, and then transmitted to the microprocessor for analysis and calculation. Finally, the processed data is stored in the data storage unit and transmitted to external devices as needed through a wireless communication module. The wireless communication module adopts low-power Bluetooth wireless communication technology to achieve stable wireless signal transmission. The external devices include the monitoring terminal of the farm and the farmer's mobile phone.

6. A motion tracking device for injectable capsule chips according to claim 1, characterized in that: The monitoring capsule cavity body (1) adopts an encapsulation structure, and the shell material is selected from biocompatible materials.

7. A motion tracking device for injectable capsule chips according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shape of the monitoring capsule cavity body (1) is designed to conform to the characteristics of the digestive system environment of cattle.

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