A field arthropod population rapid identification pen

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of field arthropod population rapid identification pen, belong to arthropod image collection equipment technical field. Including pen shell, mainboard and battery built-in in pen shell, and fixed on the display screen of pen shell surface, further include: image acquisition module, the image acquisition module includes fixed in the camera of pen shell end, fixed on the photograph button of pen shell, and the annular shadowless lamp around the camera;Cover, the open end of the cover is covered on the image acquisition module of pen shell end and with pen shell detachably fixed together. Using portable identification pen, can be carried along, and through camera, arthropod insect body placed in cover is carried out real-time image collection, can rely on communication module and receive identification result, identification result is shown on the display screen of identification pen, and provide hardware basis for real-time identification insect body population.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a rapid identification pen for wild arthropod populations, belonging to the technical field of arthropod image collection equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Research on arthropods is of great significance in disease control. Taking mosquitoes and ticks as examples, mosquitoes can transmit diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, and Zika virus disease, while ticks can transmit Lyme disease, tick-borne encephalitis, and many other diseases. Through capture and study of these insects, researchers can accurately determine the species, numbers, distribution areas, and seasonal fluctuations of mosquitoes and ticks. Based on this information, targeted control measures can be implemented, such as extermination in mosquito-prone areas and the placement of warning signs in areas with high tick density. Furthermore, research on the pathogens they carry and their transmission mechanisms can provide a scientific basis for disease early warning, vaccine development, and the formulation of control strategies, effectively reducing the risk of disease transmission.

[0003] Arthropods are frequently captured and studied in the wild. The wild environment is complex and diverse, serving as a natural habitat for arthropods. Research teams often need to carry specialized equipment, such as insect nets, suction devices, specimen boxes, and notebooks, relying on their understanding of arthropod habits and extensive experience to capture them. Sometimes, rare species of arthropods are discovered in the field. These rare species may become valuable resources for biological research due to their unique habitats or special genes. However, because the insects are so small, researchers often find it difficult to immediately identify their classification or species by sight in the wild. Generally, these valuable samples need to be brought back to the laboratory for more detailed and accurate identification. However, the insects may face numerous problems during transportation, making it difficult to ensure their integrity. This makes it difficult for researchers to obtain clear images in subsequent studies. Clear images are crucial for arthropod research, serving as an important basis for morphological analysis, species classification, and identification.

[0004] Therefore, a portable, rapid identification pen for wild arthropod populations was designed. It can place captured insects inside a cover and use a camera to capture real-time images of the insects' morphology, providing a hardware foundation for real-time identification of population categories. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a rapid identification pen for arthropod populations in the wild, which solves the current problem of difficulty in quickly acquiring real-time images of arthropods of different sizes in the wild.

[0006] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is achieved by the following technical solution:

[0007] A rapid identification pen for wild arthropod populations includes a pen casing, a main board and a battery built into the pen casing, and a display screen fixed to the surface of the pen casing. The main board is electrically connected to the battery and the display screen, and also includes:

[0008] The image acquisition module includes a camera fixed to the end of the pen shell, a photo button fixed to the pen shell, and a ring-shaped shadowless lamp surrounding the camera. The camera, photo button, and ring-shaped shadowless lamp are electrically connected to the motherboard.

[0009] The cover has an open end that covers the image acquisition module at the end of the pen shell and is detachably fixed to the pen shell. The cover consists of a transparent cylinder, a circular bottom cover that can move along the axis of the cylinder, and a transparent circular plate.

[0010] Preferably, the cover comprises multiple covers with different inner diameters and lengths for accommodating arthropods of different sizes, and each cover's opening end is connected to the pen shell using a uniform threaded interface.

[0011] Preferably, the circular bottom cover has a frosted surface that can scatter light.

[0012] Preferably, the cover has a breathable micropore at the end near the image acquisition module.

[0013] Preferably, the inner surface of the cylinder is provided with an internal thread, the circumferential side of the circular bottom cover is provided with an external thread, and the outer end face of the circular bottom cover is provided with a knob. The circular bottom cover is screwed into the cylinder by the external and internal threads.

[0014] Preferably, the inner end face of the circular bottom cover is provided with equally spaced grid lines for marking dimensions.

[0015] Preferably, a communication module electrically connected to the motherboard is disposed inside the pen casing. A power button electrically connected to the motherboard is also disposed on the pen casing.

[0016] Preferably, the bottom of the transparent circular plate has at least three identical protrusions.

[0017] Preferably, the annular shadowless lamp comprises multiple LED beads arranged in a ring, and a lampshade surrounding each LED bead and recessed into the end face of the pen shell.

[0018] Preferably, the camera is a macro camera.

[0019] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0020] (1) Using a portable identification pen, it can be carried with you and collect real-time images of arthropod insects placed in the cover through a camera. The images can be transmitted to a remote computing center in real time and the identification results can be received by relying on the communication module. The identification results are displayed on the screen of the identification pen, providing a hardware foundation for real-time identification of insect populations. The cover can also be used as a temporary storage container.

[0021] (2) An adjustable circular bottom cover is used to change the distance between the insect and the camera. When the insect is small, the circular bottom cover can be moved closer to the camera so that the insect always occupies most of the camera's field of view, making the image clearer.

[0022] (3) Using a ring-shaped shadowless lamp can increase brightness and reduce shadows when taking pictures, making the edges of the insect body more prominent and the image clearer. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the cover of this utility model in its separated state;

[0025] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a structure in which an insect is placed on a circular bottom cover;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a circuit block diagram of the present invention.

[0027] In the diagram: 1. Pen casing; 2. Mainboard; 3. Battery; 4. Display screen; 5. Power button; 6. Camera; 7. Photo button; 8. Ring-shaped shadowless lamp; 801. LED bead; 802. Lampshade; 9. Cover; 901. Cylinder; 902. Circular bottom cover; 903. Breathable micropores; 904. Knob; 905. Evenly spaced grid lines; 906. Transparent circular plate; 907. Raised dots; 10. Communication module. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To facilitate a clear understanding of the technical means, creative features, objectives, and effects of this utility model, the following description, in conjunction with specific illustrations, further elaborates on this utility model.

[0029] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 As shown, this rapid identification pen for arthropod populations in the wild is carried by researchers to collect images of arthropods in real time in the field. It includes a pen casing 1, a main board 2 and a battery 3 built into the pen casing 1, and a display screen 4 fixed to the surface of the pen casing 1. The main board 2 is electrically connected to the battery 3 and the display screen 4. A power button 5, which is electrically connected to the main board 2, is also provided on the pen casing 1.

[0030] like Figure 2 As shown, the pen casing 1 is made of plastic. The outdoor working environment is relatively complex and may encounter sandstorms or occasional short-term rain. Therefore, the waterproof and dustproof rating is at least IP65.

[0031] like Figure 2 , Figure 4 As shown, the image acquisition module includes a camera 6 fixed to the end of the pen shell 1, a photo button 7 fixed on the pen shell 1, and a ring-shaped shadowless lamp 8 surrounding the camera 6. The camera 6, the photo button 7, and the ring-shaped shadowless lamp 8 are electrically connected to the motherboard 2.

[0032] like Figure 2 As shown, the open end of the cover 9 covers the image acquisition module at the end of the pen shell 1 and is detachably fixed together with the pen shell 1. The cover 9 is composed of a transparent cylinder 901, a circular bottom cover 902 that can move along the axis of the cylinder 901, and a transparent circular plate 906.

[0033] like Figure 4 As shown, the motherboard 2 is electrically connected to the battery 3, display screen 4, power button 5, camera 6, photo button 7, ring shadowless lamp 8, and communication module 10 respectively.

[0034] Motherboard 2 can utilize a commercially available low-power Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 motherboard (or a higher-performance SOC). The Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 boasts powerful multitasking capabilities, enabling functions such as image acquisition via camera 6, data transmission via communication module 10, local storage, and display of identification results on screen 4. Working in conjunction with the compatible camera 6, the Snapdragon 660 can quickly and clearly capture the desired image. It can identify population types by comparing data with a local database using its own computing power, or communicate with a remote computing center via communication module 10 for rapid calculation and return of identification results. The Snapdragon 660 can transmit captured image data to a remote computing center via built-in or external communication modules 10, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or mobile data networks. Leveraging the computing center's powerful computing and image recognition capabilities, it can quickly return identification results. Image data can also be stored locally for convenient later retrieval and analysis. Once the remote computing center has completed image identification, the Snapdragon 660 will promptly receive the processing results and display them on the screen, providing users with intuitive feedback and allowing them to quickly understand the specific identification process.

[0035] Battery 3, using a rechargeable lithium battery 3, provides power to the motherboard 2 and all components.

[0036] Power button 5 is used to turn the motherboard 2 of the identification pen on and off.

[0037] The camera button 7 is independently located on the pen shell 1. Pressing the camera button 7 can quickly activate the camera 6 via the motherboard 2 and capture images, making it more convenient and faster to collect images of insects.

[0038] The circular shadowless lamp 8 can illuminate the insect body from all directions, minimizing the shadows around the insect body's edges in the image.

[0039] Display screen 4 is a commercially available touch-operated color display screen used to display various operation menus and evaluation results.

[0040] Camera 6, employing a macro camera, is capable of capturing images of insects at close range, with a minimum focusing distance of less than 1 cm. A telephoto macro lens can be used, resulting in less distortion in the captured insect images.

[0041] The above components provide a portable hardware foundation for real-time identification of arthropod populations.

[0042] The portable identification pen can be carried around and uses camera 6 to collect real-time images of arthropods placed in enclosure 9. The images can be transmitted in real-time to a remote computing center via communication module 10, where the identification results are received and displayed on the pen's screen 4, providing the hardware foundation for real-time identification of insect populations. Enclosure 9 can also serve as a temporary storage container; collected arthropods can be placed inside it.

[0043] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the cover 9 uses an adjustable circular bottom cover 902 and a cylindrical body 901. By changing the distance between the insect and the camera 6, the smaller insect is moved closer to the camera 6, so that the insect always occupies most of the camera 6's field of view, making the image clearer.

[0044] The enclosure 9 is equipped with a transparent circular plate 906 that can move along the axis of the enclosure 9 to restrict the movement of arthropods. The transparent circular plate 906 is located between the circular bottom cover 902 and the camera 6. The arthropods are placed inside the enclosure 9 between the transparent circular plate 906 and the circular bottom cover 902.

[0045] Some arthropods are too active and climb onto the side walls during photography, making it impossible to take effective pictures. Therefore, a transparent circular plate 906 is used to press down, compressing the arthropods' activity space and confining them as much as possible to the circular base cover 902, which is beneficial for sampling and photography. The transparent circular plate 906 is made of a thin plastic plate with anti-reflective properties and a light transmittance of over 92%. The transparent circular plate 906 can slide down to the top of the circular base cover 902 under gravity.

[0046] The bottom of the transparent circular plate 906 has at least three identical protrusions 907. These protrusions 907 create a space between the circular bottom cover 902 and the transparent circular plate 906 to accommodate the movement of smaller arthropods. For larger arthropods, which have greater strength, the transparent circular plate 906 can be lifted, thus compressing the larger arthropod and restricting its movement, which is beneficial for photography. It is important to note that the transparent circular plate 906 should be made of a lightweight material to prevent injury to the arthropods.

[0047] In some embodiments, the cover 9 includes multiple covers 9 with different inner diameters and lengths for accommodating arthropods of different sizes, and the open end of each cover 9 is connected to the pen shell 1 by a uniform threaded interface.

[0048] For insects of different sizes, various inner diameters and lengths of covers 9 are used to place them, which can cover a larger volume range of arthropod image acquisition.

[0049] In some embodiments, the circular bottom cover 902 has a frosted surface that can scatter light.

[0050] The frosted circular bottom cover 902 can scatter the light shining on the surface into non-glaring diffused light, which helps to reduce the impact of reflections on image acquisition.

[0051] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, a breathable micropore 903 is provided on the cover 9 near the image acquisition module.

[0052] To prevent insects from dying from lack of oxygen when placed inside the enclosure 9 for an extended period, breathable micropores 903 are provided for gas circulation. The pore diameter of the breathable micropores 903 is less than 0.05 mm. Multiple breathable micropores 903 can be provided to ensure sufficient oxygen inside the enclosure 9 (only 3 are shown in the figure).

[0053] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the inner surface of the cylinder 901 is provided with an internal thread, the circumferential side of the circular bottom cover 902 is provided with an external thread, and the outer end face of the circular bottom cover 902 is provided with a knob 904. The circular bottom cover 902 is screwed into the cylinder 901 by means of the external and internal threads.

[0054] The distance between the circular bottom cover 902 and the camera 6 is adjusted by means of a thread. The structure is simple and easy to operate. In addition, the knob 904 set on the outer end face of the circular bottom cover 902 makes it convenient for the operator to rotate it manually.

[0055] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the inner end face of the circular bottom cover 902 is provided with equally spaced grid lines 905 for marking dimensions.

[0056] When acquiring images of insects, the 905-inch grid lines with equal spacing are used as a reference scale to facilitate accurate measurement of insect size, such as body length and antenna length, and to obtain accurate morphological data.

[0057] like Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, a communication module 10 electrically connected to the motherboard 2 is provided inside the pen casing 1.

[0058] The communication module 10 uses Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or a mobile data network. Compared to local authentication, relying on the communication module 10 to communicate with a remote computing center enables faster calculation and return of authentication results.

[0059] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the circular shadowless lamp 8 includes a plurality of lamp beads 801 arranged in a ring, and a lampshade 802 surrounding each lamp bead 801 and recessed into the end face of the pen shell 1.

[0060] Multiple LED beads 801 can illuminate the insect body relatively evenly from all directions, and the concave lampshade 802 can prevent the light from the LED beads 801 from interfering with the camera 6. This allows for the capture of clearer and brighter photos.

[0061] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A rapid identification pen for wild arthropod populations, comprising a pen casing, a main board and a battery built into the pen casing, and a display screen fixed to the surface of the pen casing, wherein the main board is electrically connected to the battery and the display screen respectively, characterized in that, Also includes: The image acquisition module includes a camera fixed to the end of the pen shell, a photo button fixed to the pen shell, and a ring-shaped shadowless lamp surrounding the camera. The camera, photo button, and ring-shaped shadowless lamp are electrically connected to the motherboard. The cover has an open end that covers the image acquisition module at the end of the pen shell and is detachably fixed to the pen shell. The cover consists of a transparent cylinder, a circular bottom cover that can move along the axis of the cylinder, and a transparent circular plate.

2. The rapid identification pen for wild arthropod populations according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover comprises multiple covers of different inner diameters and lengths for accommodating arthropods of different sizes, and each cover's opening end is connected to the pen shell using a uniform threaded interface.

3. The rapid identification pen for wild arthropod populations according to claim 1, characterized in that, The circular bottom cover has a frosted surface that can scatter light.

4. The rapid identification pen for wild arthropod populations according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover has a ventilation micro-hole near the image acquisition module.

5. The rapid identification pen for wild arthropod populations according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner surface of the cylinder is provided with internal threads, the circumferential side of the circular bottom cover is provided with external threads, and the outer end face of the circular bottom cover is provided with a knob. The circular bottom cover is screwed into the cylinder by the external and internal threads.

6. The rapid identification pen for wild arthropod populations according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner end face of the circular bottom cover is provided with equally spaced grid lines for marking dimensions.

7. The rapid identification pen for wild arthropod populations according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pen casing contains a communication module that is electrically connected to the motherboard.

8. The rapid identification pen for wild arthropod populations according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the transparent circular plate has at least three identical protrusions.

9. The rapid identification pen for wild arthropod populations according to claim 1, characterized in that, The circular shadowless lamp comprises multiple LED beads arranged in a ring, and a lampshade surrounding each LED bead and recessed into the end face of the pen shell.

10. The rapid identification pen for wild arthropod populations according to claim 1, characterized in that, The camera is a macro camera.

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