Termite alate online monitoring device based on image recognition

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of online monitoring technology for winged adult termites based on image recognition. The device comprises: a housing, including a bottom body and a top body; the bottom body has a box-like structure; the bottom body and the top body are fixedly connected by a support frame; an opening at the top of the bottom body for connecting a conical funnel component, which is fixedly connected to the bottom body; a termite trapping lamp is installed between the conical funnel component and the top body; a suction device is installed inside the bottom body, which is sealed to the suction port through a transparent channel tube, and the suction device generates an airflow to draw adult termites into the transparent channel tube; a collection device is connected to the suction device; multiple cameras are installed inside the bottom body for capturing images of the transparent channel tube; the cameras are connected to an image processing module; and the image processing module is connected to an image transmission module for remotely transmitting data to a server. This application improves the efficiency of winged adult termite monitoring.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of termite winged adult monitoring technology, and in particular to an online monitoring device for termite winged adults based on image recognition. Background Technology

[0002] Termites are insects that cause serious damage to buildings, timber, and crops. The activity and reproduction of winged adults are key to the spread of termite colonies. During the swarming season, large numbers of winged adult termites leave the nest and establish new colonies through nuptial flights. Effective monitoring of winged adult termites is of vital importance for timely understanding termite activity patterns, early warning of infestations, guiding scientific control, and conducting relevant ecological research.

[0003] Among related technologies, a common approach is to use trapping devices, such as insect-attracting lamps or attractants with sticky traps, requiring regular on-site inspections, counting, and recording by personnel. This method has low monitoring efficiency, high labor costs, and the timeliness and accuracy of data are affected by human factors, making it difficult to meet the needs of modern termite control and ecological research. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention provides an online monitoring device for winged adult termites based on image recognition, which solves the problem of how to improve the monitoring efficiency of winged adult termite monitoring devices.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application adopts the following technical solution: An online monitoring device for winged adult termites based on image recognition is provided, comprising: The box body includes a bottom main body and a top body; the bottom main body has a box structure; the bottom main body and the top body are fixedly connected by a support frame; The bottom body has an opening at its top for connecting a conical funnel component. The conical funnel component has a truncated cone structure with an open tail end and a suction port at its tip. The tip of the conical funnel component is fixedly connected to the bottom body with the inside of the bottom body facing the bottom body. A termite trapping lamp is provided between the conical funnel and the top body; An inhalation device is provided inside the bottom body. The inhalation device is sealed to the inhalation port through a transparent channel tube for adult insects to climb. The inhalation device is used to generate an airflow to suck the adult insects into the transparent channel tube. The inhalation device is connected to a collection device; The bottom main body is equipped with multiple cameras for capturing images of adult insects inside the transparent channel tube; The camera is connected to an image processing module; The image processing module is connected to an image transmission module for remotely transmitting data to a server.

[0006] Furthermore, the support frame includes multiple support rods disposed on the side of the box body, and multiple inclined plates are horizontally arrayed between adjacent support rods, the inclined plates being inclined downward toward the side away from the inside of the box body; Each of the inclined plates is hinged with a transparent blocking plate, forming a structure in which the blocking plate closes the gap channel between two adjacent inclined plates in its natural state, and the blocking plate rotates toward the inside of the box under the suction force generated by the suction device, opening the gap channel between the two adjacent inclined plates.

[0007] Furthermore, the blocking plate has an entry hole.

[0008] Furthermore, a metal sheet is provided on the outer side of the top of the bottom body, and the metal sheet forms an annular structure surrounding the conical funnel component.

[0009] Furthermore, the inhalation device includes: The suction filter box is connected to the end of the transparent channel tube away from the conical funnel. An air pump, connected to the inside of the suction filter box, is used to generate an intake airflow; The first hair dryer is connected to the inside of the suction filter box. A filter screen is installed inside the suction filter box and isolates the connection between the air pump and the first blower; the first blower is used to blow away the dust and / or adult insects clogging the filter screen.

[0010] Furthermore, the inhalation device also includes: An electric heating rod is installed inside the inhalation filter box.

[0011] Furthermore, a fill light is also provided inside the bottom main body, and the fill light is located on the other side of the transparent channel tube opposite to the camera.

[0012] Furthermore, the collection device includes: Collection box The collection box is connected to the suction filter box via a discharge pipe, and a control valve is installed on the discharge pipe.

[0013] Furthermore, the image recognition-based online monitoring device for winged adult termites also includes a base located at the bottom of the box, the base having a frame structure, and the collection device located inside the base.

[0014] Furthermore, the top body includes a cavity for accommodating a second blower, the cavity containing the second blower blowing towards the conical funnel member.

[0015] This utility model has the following beneficial effects: This system enables unattended, real-time online monitoring of winged adult termites. It uploads image data to a remote server in real time, allowing researchers to monitor termite activity at any time and improve response speed. The system effectively guides and encourages termites already inside the enclosure to quickly fall into the monitoring channel, preventing escape and ensuring that captured individuals are effectively recorded. All captured termites are collected in a bottom collection box, creating an efficient, accurate, real-time, and easy-to-maintain automated monitoring system for winged adult termites. This greatly meets the urgent need for intelligent and information-based monitoring methods in modern termite control and ecological research. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an online monitoring device for winged adult termites based on image recognition, provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 A schematic diagram of another image recognition-based online monitoring device for winged adult termites provided in this application embodiment; Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of an online monitoring device for winged adult termites based on image recognition, provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 4 Provided for the embodiments of this application Figure 3 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle; Figure 5 Provided for the embodiments of this application Figure 3 A magnified view of a section at point B.

[0017] Reference numerals: 1. Box body; 2. Support frame; 3. Top body; 4. Base; 5. Collection box; 6. Conical funnel component; 7. Suction port; 8. Mesh cover; 9. Termite trapping lamp; 10. Metal sheet; 11. Air extractor; 12. First blower; 13. Suction filter box; 14. Feed pipe; 15. Connecting frame; 16. Camera; 17. Transparent channel tube; 18. Supplemental light; 19. Electric heating rod; 20. Inclined plate; 21. Baffle plate; 22. Second blower; 23. Filter screen; 24. Inlet hole. Detailed Implementation

[0018] To further illustrate the technical means and effects adopted by this utility model to achieve its intended purpose, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application are clearly described. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0019] The terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification and claims of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and not to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such terms can be used interchangeably where appropriate so that embodiments of this application can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein, and the objects distinguished by "first," "second," etc., are generally of the same class and the number of objects is not limited; for example, a first object can be one or more. Furthermore, in the specification and claims, "and / or" indicates at least one of the connected objects, and the character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0020] The steps described in the specification and the flowcharts in the accompanying drawings of this utility model are not necessarily to be strictly followed according to the step numbers; the execution order of the steps can be changed. Furthermore, certain steps can be omitted, multiple steps can be combined into one step, and / or one step can be broken down into multiple steps.

[0021] The following detailed description of the image recognition-based online monitoring device for winged adult termites provided in this application, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments, is as follows.

[0022] Please see Figure 1-5 This application provides an online monitoring device for winged adult termites based on image recognition, comprising: Box 1 is the main frame of the entire device, used to support and fix other components; Box 1 includes a bottom body and a top body 3; The bottom body has a box structure; The bottom body and the top body 3 are fixedly connected by a support frame 2; The bottom body has an opening at its top for connecting the conical funnel 6. The conical funnel 6 has a truncated cone structure with an open tail end and an inlet 7 at its tip. The tip of the conical funnel 6 is fixedly connected to the bottom body with the inside of the bottom body facing the bottom body. A termite trapping lamp 9 is provided between the conical funnel component 6 and the top body 3. One end of the termite trapping lamp 9 is fixedly connected to the center of the tip of the conical funnel component 6, and the other end is fixedly connected to the center of the top body 3. The top body 3 serves to protect and seal the container, preventing rainwater from entering the interior of the box 1 and providing an installation location for components such as the termite trapping lamp 9. An inhalation device is provided inside the bottom body. The inhalation device is sealed to the inhalation port 7 through a transparent channel tube 17 for adult insects to climb. The inhalation device is used to generate an airflow that draws the adult insects into the transparent channel tube 17. The inhalation device is connected to a collection device; The bottom main body is equipped with multiple cameras 16 for capturing images of adult insects inside the transparent channel tube 17; The camera 16 is connected to an image processing module; The image processing module is connected to an image transmission module for remotely transmitting data to a server.

[0023] The support frame 2 includes multiple support rods disposed on the side of the box 1, and multiple inclined plates 20 are arranged horizontally between adjacent support rods. The inclined plates 20 are inclined downward toward the side away from the interior of the box 1. Each of the inclined plates 20 is hinged with a transparent blocking plate 21, forming a structure in which the blocking plate 21 closes the gap channel between two adjacent inclined plates 20 in its natural state, and the blocking plate 21 rotates toward the inside of the box 1 under the suction force generated by the suction device, opening the gap channel between the two adjacent plates. A metal sheet 10 is provided on the outer side of the top of the bottom main body, and the metal sheet 10 forms an annular structure surrounding the conical funnel component 6.

[0024] In practice, the images of winged adult termites captured by the camera are first transmitted to the image processing module. The processed image signals are then transmitted to the image transmission module, which transmits the image data to the server via wireless signal. The server receives and identifies the input images and performs feature filtering. A large amount of adult termite information needs to be stored in the server beforehand for comparison. By comparing these images, the types and estimated numbers of adult termites in the monitoring area can be determined, reducing the time and error associated with manual detection.

[0025] When winged adult termites are most active, the suction device and termite trapping lamp can be activated. The suction generated by the suction device will cause the blocking plate to rotate towards the center of the box, thereby opening the channel between the two adjacent inclined plates. This allows winged adult termites to enter the box under phototaxis. At the same time, when winged adult termites approach the channel, the suction generated by the suction device can pull the adult termites in, increasing the probability of adult termites entering.

[0026] Adult insects sucked into the box fall onto the cone-shaped funnel. The cone-shaped funnel, which tapers downwards at the bottom, causes the adults to slide down. The suction force also draws the adults into the transparent channel tube, where a camera can record and photograph the adults climbing inside.

[0027] The metal sheet 10 is embedded in the outer side of the top of the bottom body. The metal has a weak attraction to termites, and the metal sheet 10 is at a low temperature in the environment. Termites will be blocked by the metal sheet 10, making it easier for them to enter the interior of the conical funnel 6.

[0028] In some possible implementations, the blocking plate 21 has an entry hole 24. The blocking plate 21 hangs down naturally, blocking the channel between two adjacent inclined plates 20 to prevent external dust and other organisms from entering. At the same time, since the blocking plate 21 has an entry hole 24, even if the blocking plate 21 cannot be opened, it will not affect the entry of adult insects. Moreover, since the blocking plate 21 is transparent, it will not affect the illumination of the termite trapping lamp 9.

[0029] Furthermore, the inhalation device includes: The suction filter box 13 is connected to the end of the transparent channel tube 17 away from the conical funnel 6; The air pump 11 is connected to the inside of the suction filter box 13 and is used to generate a suction airflow. The first blower 12 is connected to the inside of the suction filter box 13. A filter screen 23 is disposed inside the suction filter box 13 and isolates the connection between the air pump 11 and the first blower 12; the first blower 12 is used to blow away the dust and / or adult insects clogging the filter screen 23.

[0030] In practice, only one of the air extractor 11 and the first blower 12 can be used at a time. When it is not necessary to suck up adult insects, the first blower 12 can be turned on, and the generated air force can blow the dust and adult insects that are blocked on the filter screen 23 and make them fall off.

[0031] Furthermore, the inhalation device also includes: An electric heating rod 19 is disposed inside the inhalation filter box 13.

[0032] Furthermore, a fill light 18 is also provided inside the bottom main body, and the fill light 18 is located on the other side of the transparent channel tube 17 opposite to the camera 16.

[0033] In practice, adult insects are automatically collected by suction into the suction filter box. During monitoring, supplemental lighting is used to illuminate the environment inside the box to avoid poor lighting and unclear images. Once the monitoring is complete and all adult insects have been sucked in, the power of the supplemental lighting and the electric heating rod can be increased to heat the adult insects remaining in the transparent channel tube and those sucked into the filter box. The heat helps to kill the adult insects and reduce environmental pollution.

[0034] Furthermore, the collection device includes: Collection Box 5 The collection box 5 is connected to the suction filter box 13 via the discharge pipe 14, and a control valve is provided on the discharge pipe 14.

[0035] Furthermore, the image recognition-based online monitoring device for winged adult termites also includes a base 4 located at the bottom of the housing 1. The base 4 has a frame structure, and the collection device is located inside the base 4.

[0036] In practice, termites collected by the suction filter box 13 can fall into the collection box 5 by opening the control valve, and personnel can clean the collection box 5 regularly.

[0037] In some possible implementations, the top body 3 includes a cavity for receiving a second blower, the cavity containing a second blower 22 that blows toward the conical funnel 6.

[0038] In the specific implementation process, after the adult termites enter the box 1, the second blower 22 can increase the success rate of termites entering the conical funnel 6.

[0039] In some possible implementations, a connecting frame 15 is fixedly connected inside the bottom body, and a camera 16 is fixed on the connecting frame 15. Multiple cameras 16 are provided and distributed along the height direction of the transparent channel tube 17 to monitor different heights.

[0040] In some possible implementations, a mesh cover 8 is provided on the outside of the termite trapping lamp 9. The mesh cover 8 is cylindrical and has the same length as the termite trapping lamp 9, thus protecting the outside of the termite trapping lamp 9.

[0041] For example, the box 1 is configured as a rectangular box, the bottom body is configured as a rectangular box, and support frames 2 are fixedly connected between the four corners of the bottom body and the top body 3; multiple inclined plates 20 are arranged along the height direction of the support frames 2, and a set distance is left between two adjacent inclined plates 20.

[0042] The image recognition-based online monitoring device for winged adult termites in this application achieves unattended, real-time online monitoring of winged adult termites through the coordinated operation of image acquisition, processing, and wireless transmission modules. The device can upload image data to a remote server in real time, allowing researchers to monitor the termite situation at the monitoring point anytime, anywhere, thus improving response speed. The design of the inclined plate and transparent blocking sheet ensures that termites can smoothly enter due to phototaxis and suction, while effectively preventing the intrusion of dust, debris, and other non-target organisms, reducing interference and blockage. The combination of the conical funnel, the second blower, and the metal plate effectively guides... The system facilitates the rapid entry of termites into the monitoring channel, preventing their escape and ensuring effective recording of captured individuals. The alternating or combined use of the suction pump and the first blower in the suction device reverses the flow of air, clearing blockages and maintaining smooth airflow and long-term operational stability. Furthermore, the system automatically kills the collected termites after the monitoring cycle ends, with all captured termites collected in a bottom collection box. This creates a highly efficient, accurate, real-time, and easy-to-maintain automated monitoring system for winged adult termites, greatly satisfying the urgent need for intelligent and information-based monitoring methods in modern termite control and ecological research.

[0043] It should be noted that, in this document, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element. Furthermore, it should be noted that the scope of the methods and apparatuses in the embodiments of this application is not limited to performing functions in the order shown or discussed, but may also include performing functions substantially simultaneously or in the reverse order, depending on the functions involved. For example, the described methods may be performed in a different order than described, and various steps may be added, omitted, or combined. Additionally, features described with reference to certain examples may be combined in other examples.

[0044] It is understood that the embodiments of this application have been described above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. The specific embodiments described above are merely illustrative and not restrictive. As those skilled in the art will know, various changes or equivalent substitutions can be made to these features and embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model. In addition, those skilled in the art, under the guidance or instruction of this application, can modify these features and embodiments to adapt to specific situations and materials without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, and all embodiments falling within the scope of the claims of this application are protected by this utility model.

Claims

1. An image recognition based termite alate online monitoring device, characterized in that, include: The box body includes a bottom main body and a top body; the bottom main body has a box structure; the bottom main body and the top body are fixedly connected by a support frame; The bottom body has an opening at its top for connecting a conical funnel component. The conical funnel component has a truncated cone structure with an open tail end and a suction port at its tip. The tip of the conical funnel component is fixedly connected to the bottom body with the inside of the bottom body facing the bottom body. A termite trapping lamp is provided between the conical funnel and the top body; An inhalation device is provided inside the bottom body. The inhalation device is sealed to the inhalation port through a transparent channel tube for adult insects to climb. The inhalation device is used to generate an airflow to suck the adult insects into the transparent channel tube. The inhalation device is connected to a collection device; The bottom main body is equipped with multiple cameras for capturing images of adult insects inside the transparent channel tube; The camera is connected to an image processing module; The image processing module is connected to an image transmission module for remotely transmitting data to a server.

2. The online monitoring device for winged adult termites based on image recognition according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support frame includes multiple support rods disposed on the side of the box body, and multiple inclined plates are horizontally arranged in an array between adjacent support rods, the inclined plates being inclined downward toward the side away from the inside of the box body; Each of the inclined plates is hinged with a transparent blocking plate, forming a structure in which the blocking plate closes the gap channel between two adjacent inclined plates in its natural state, and the blocking plate rotates toward the inside of the box under the suction force generated by the suction device, opening the gap channel between the two adjacent inclined plates.

3. The online monitoring device for winged adult termites based on image recognition according to claim 2, characterized in that, The blocking plate has an entry hole.

4. The online monitoring device for winged adult termites based on image recognition according to claim 1, characterized in that, A metal sheet is provided on the outer side of the top of the bottom body, and the metal sheet forms a ring structure surrounding the conical funnel component.

5. The online monitoring device for winged adult termites based on image recognition according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inhalation device includes: The suction filter box is connected to the end of the transparent channel tube away from the conical funnel. An air pump, connected to the inside of the suction filter box, is used to generate an intake airflow; The first hair dryer is connected to the inside of the suction filter box. A filter screen is installed inside the suction filter box and isolates the connection between the air pump and the first blower; the first blower is used to blow away the dust and / or adult insects clogging the filter screen.

6. The online monitoring device for winged adult termites based on image recognition according to claim 5, characterized in that, The inhalation device also includes: An electric heating rod is installed inside the inhalation filter box.

7. The online monitoring device for winged adult termites based on image recognition according to claim 1, characterized in that, A fill light is also provided inside the bottom main body, and the fill light is located on the other side of the transparent channel tube opposite to the camera.

8. The online monitoring device for winged adult termites based on image recognition according to claim 1, characterized in that, The collection device includes: Collection box The collection box is connected to the suction filter box via a discharge pipe, and a control valve is installed on the discharge pipe.

9. The online monitoring device for winged adult termites based on image recognition according to claim 1, characterized in that, The image recognition-based online monitoring device for winged adult termites also includes a base located at the bottom of the box, the base having a frame structure, and the collection device located inside the base.

10. The online monitoring device for winged adult termites based on image recognition according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top body includes a cavity for accommodating a second blower, the cavity containing the second blower that blows toward the conical funnel.

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