Smart IoT-driven frequency spectrum-based agricultural field protection system against wild animals

Abstract

ABSTRACT The present invention is a smart IoT-driven frequency spectrum-based agricultural field protection system against wild animals. The Smart IoT- driven frequency spectrum-based agricultural field protection system, or crop protection system, operates by utilizing a microphone to detect the presence of wild animals. Upon detecting the presence of an animal, the system issues an alarm signal to scare the animal away. The alarm can be programmed to repel specific animal species, which enhances its deterrence. By integrating the Smart IoT-Driven Frequency Spectrum-Based Agricultural Field Protection System, farmers are able to gain many benefits, such as minimizing crop loss through reduced damage, maximizing yields, improving productivity, and reducing economic losses, thereby improving a cost-effective solution.

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FIELD OF INVENTIONThe present invention is related to a field of a smart IoT-Driven crop protection systems,that is, applying frequency spectrum-based repellent systems in order to protect cropsfrom wild animals like boar, elephant, and monkeys. It includes IoT sensors, AI-basedautomated frequency spectrum emitters, and real-time monitoring to sense and repel theseanimals efficiently. The present invention comes under precision agriculture, wildlifemanagement, and innovative farming technologies.BACKGROUND OF INVENTIONAgriculture is among the most significant sectors responsible for food security andeconomic stability. Agricultural farmers usually suffer a lot from loss by wild animals likewild boar, elephant, and monkeys that enter agricultural farms. The wild animals destroylarge areas of crops, resulting in a loss of money and availability of food. Traditionalmethods employed in keeping animals out, such as fencing, scarecrows, and chemicalrepellents, have proved to be ineffective, expensive, and environmentally harmful. Toaddress this issue, there is a growing need for a smart, affordable, and environmentallyfriendly solution that can detect before entering the field and scare away wild animalswithout causing harm to them. The Smart IoT-driven frequency spectrum-basedagricultural field protection system against wild animals is one that aims to offer anintelligent and automated defensive system for agricultural fields. This system integratesInternet of Things (IoT) technology, frequency spectrum-based sound deterrents, and realtime localization to efficiently identify and drive away wild animals. Employing highend sensors, the system can identify various animal species and disperse correspondingsound frequencies to repel them, with no harm being caused.Patent application number "US20230309549A1", titled "Wildlife detection and deterrentsystem and method for environmental instrumentation" discloses "Described herein is adeterrence system for deterring animals from a vicinity of an environment monitoringapparatus, the system includes: a detector system having at least one sensor configured togenerate a presence signal indicative of the presence of an object within a predefinedvicinity of the environment monitoring apparatus; a deterrence processing system; and arepulsion system, wherein the deterrence processing system is configured to: monitor thepresence signal; determine, from the presence signal, the presence of an object within thepredefined vicinity of the environment monitoring apparatus; and communicate acommand for the repulsion system to perform a sequence of one or more repulsion eventsactions in response to determining that an object is present, and wherein the repulsionsystem is configured to: perform one or more repulsion events responsive to receipt of thecommand from the deterrence processing system".None of the above invention is related to the present invention.wherein, the present invention is a smart IoT-driven frequency spectrum-basedagricultural field protection system against wild animals.OBJECTS OF INVENTIONThe primary object of the present invention is a smart IoT-driven frequency spectrumbased agriculture field protection system is to provide an effective, green, and humanemeans to prevent wild boar, elephant, and monkeys from damaging farm fields.The system seeks to facilitate real-time monitoring and automated action using IoTtechnology, minimizing the need for human intervention while maximizing cropprotection. It aims to ensure sustainable agriculture using frequency spectrum-based nonlethal deterrents, making scalability, affordability, and ease ofinstallation possible in a widevariety of agricultural environments. Moreover, the system incorporates smart capabilitiesfor distant monitoring and data-based decision-making, while being suitable for smallscale and commercial setups of farms.SUMMARY OF INVENTIONAn aspect of the present invention is a smart IoT-driven frequency spectrum-basedagricultural field protection system against wild animals, comprising;A Solar power panel;A Solar Charging Module;Lithium-Ion Battery (12V);Weather-Resistant Environmental Monitoring Microphone;Voice spectrum;A redundant processor (Microprocessor Raspberry Pi);GPS & GSM modules;DF3 sound module;Outdoor speakers of 8 ohms, 25W; andAn IP68 enclosure,Characterized that;Solar energy in agricultural fields' works by converting sunlight into electricalenergy through the solar panel and the energy is then inverted into usable powerand distributed to various systems therein, in the charging module, the solar energysystems regulate and control the energy flow from solar panels to batteries,charging them safely and efficiently and they prevent overcharging, protectbatteries from damage, and optimize energy storage for a stable power supply;wherein, the redundant power in a solar-powered system, lithium-ion batteries,plays a crucial role in storing excess energy generated by the solar panels and thesolar panels charge the lithium-ion batteries through a charger, allowing theenergy to be stored for later use therein, the lithium-ion battery then provides astable and reliable power supply, enabling the system to operate during periods oflow sunlight or at night and providing backup power during outages thereby anIP68 Weather-Resistant Environmental Monitoring Microphone;wherein, it is a waterproof and dustproof audio device that operates in harshenvironments and it works by using a sealed enclosure that prevents water and dustfrom entering while still allowing sound waves to pass through, therein themicrophone's diaphragm is protected by a waterproof membrane, and theelectronics are sealed in a rugged housing;wherein, the design enables the IP68 microphone to capture high-quality audio inextreme conditions, such as underwater, in heavy rain, or in dusty environmentsand the using the voice spectrum, a smart IoT-driven frequency spectrum-basedAgri-field protection system against wild animals can identify and discourage,elephants, wild boars and monkeys, therein, the range of vocalizations amonganimals is highly variable across species, from infrasound (<20 Hz), whichelephants use for long-distance communication, to ultrasound (>20 kHz). Animalswill use specified frequency bands to communicate, forage, and orient themselves;wherein, the redundant processor is a processor that performs the same tasks, withone acting as a backup in case the primary processor fails, ensuring highavailability and preventing system downtime, therein the Raspberry Pi plays acrucial role in processing voice spectrum data, performing speech recognition,analysis, and synthesis using advanced algorithms and it then generates digitalaudio signals, which are sent for further processing and playback;wherein, the GPS and GSM modules are used to send real-time location andemergency alerts to relatives, owners, and rescue teams and the DF3 sound moduleis a sound playback module aims to connect digital and analog audio systems therein,an under Raspberry Pi management, it converts digital audio impulses kept on amemory card into analog form thereby, amplifying and sending these analogimpulses to speakers guarantees high-quality sound output and the DF3 providesconsistent and clear audio performance by means of smooth interaction betweendigital and analog devices; and wherein, the outdoor speaker of 8 ohms 25W plays a crucial role in generatingrandom sounds to scare away elephant, boar, and monkeys and by producingdifferent sounds, the speakers help deter these animals from entering the area,providing a humane and non-invasive solution for wildlife management and cropprotection, therein, if an animal is detected, a notification issent to the user's phone,and at the same time, the system also activates a speaker to emit sounds that scareaway the animals.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGFigure 1: Illustration of a smart IoT-driven frequency spectrum-based agricultural fieldprotection system against wild animals.Figure 2: Circuit diagram of a smart IoT-driven frequency spectrum-based agriculturalfield protection system against wild animals.DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION WITH REFERENCE TO THEACCOMPANYING FIGURESThe present invention, as herein described, is a smart IoT-driven frequency spectrumbased agricultural field protection system against wild animals.The present invention is a crop protection system, an innovative frequency spectrum -based prediction and solution made to protect crops in the field from wild animals. Itcombines industrial-grade sensors, voice spectrum, precision actuators, advanced AIlogic, and emergency communication features.1.1 Solar Panel: Solar energy in agricultural fields works by converting sunlight intoelectrical energy through solar panels. The energy is then converted into usable power anddistributed to various systems.1.2 The Charging module in solar energy systems regulates and controls the energyflow from solar panels to batteries, charging them safely and efficiently. They preventovercharging, protect batteries from damage, and optimize energy storage for a stablepower supply.1.3 Lithium-Ion Battery (12V): In a solar-powered system, lithium-ion batteries play acrucial role in storing excess energy generated by the solar panels. The solar panels chargethe lithium-ion batteries through a charger, allowing the energy to be stored for later use.The lithium-ion batteries then provide a stable and reliable power supply, enabling thesystem to operate during periods of low sunlight or at night and providing backup powerduring outages.2.1 IP68 Weather-Resistant Environmental Monitoring MicrophoneIt is a waterproof and dustproof audio device that operates in harsh environments. It worksby using a sealed enclosure that prevents water and dust from entering while still allowingsound waves to pass through. The microphone's diaphragm is protected by a waterproofmembrane, and the electronics are sealed in a rugged housing. This design enables theIP68 microphone to capture high-quality audio in extreme conditions, such as underwater,in heavy rain, or in dusty environments.2.2 Voice Spectrum: The voice spectrum-based system utilizes audio sensors andfrequency-matching technology to detect and scare away wild animals, protectingagricultural fields from damage.2.3 Redundant processor (Microprocessor Raspberry Pi): The Raspberry Pi plays a crucialrole in processing voice spectrum data, performing speech recognition, analysis, andsynthesis using advanced algorithms. It then generates digital audio signals, which aresent for further processing and playback. The redundancy is incorporated to reducedowntime.3.1 GPS & GSM: Send alerts with location details.3.2 DF3: The DF3 sound playback module aims to connect digital and analog audiosystems. Under Raspberry Pi management, it converts digital audio impulses kept on amemory card into analog form. Amplifying and sending these analog impulses to speakersguarantees high-quality sound output. The DF3 provides consistent and clear audioperformance by means of smooth interaction between digital and analog devices.3.3 An outdoor speaker of 8 ohms, 25W plays a crucial role in generating random soundsto scare away elephants, boars, and monkeys. By producing different sounds, the speakershelp deter these animals from entering the area, providing a humane and non-invasivesolution for wildlife management and crop protection.The deterrent system is a voice spectrum-based prediction and safety solution for farmersto detect and scare away the animals without harming them by integrating sensors, voicespectrum, and IP68 Microphones, and the process starts from a Solar Panel (1.1), whichconverts Electrical energy from the sun into light energy. Charging module (1.2) controlsthe power from the solar panel prior to charging it into the battery in order not toovercharge. Lithium-Ion Battery (12V) (1.3) supplies power to maintain the systemfunctional even during the night or during rain. Sound Detection System, like WeatherResistant Environmental Monitoring Microphones (2.1) placed inside the perimeter forlistening in on animals. Voice Spectrum (2.2) verifies the sound signals that are picked upby microphones, and these signals are sent to a mini-computer (redundant Raspberry Pi)to be analyzed. Raspberry Pi (2.3) (Microprocessor) picks up sound signals frommicrophones, analyzes the sounds, and verifies if a wild animal is nearby. If an animal isdetected, it activates the alert system. By using GSM and GPS (3.1) modules, we get aMobile Notification as an alert (e.g., "Wild animals have entered") on the mobile phone ofthe owner. DF3 Module (3.2) (Audio Player) converts the signals received from themicroprocessor into playback sounds. Outdoor speaker (3.3) plays sounds loudly in a waythat chases away the animals and prevents them from penetrating into the safeguard zone.The Smart IoT-driven frequency spectrum-based agri field protection against wild animalsis patentable due to its novel union of IoT technology and adaptive frequency-baseddeterrent capabilities, providing a novel solution towards the protection of crops fromwildlife intrusion. The high-tech mechanism employs sensors for the detection of wildanimals and takes countermeasures in the form of variable- frequency signals tailored forrepelling individual species, thus proving more potent and reducing the effects ofhabituation. The inclusion of IoT connectivity enables real- time monitoring and control,supporting and alert reception by farmers, thus increasing responsiveness and managementefficiency. This blend of adaptive deterrent technology with IoT features and redundancyaspects is not apparent and has tremendous industrial relevance in agriculture, as itprovides farmers with a sound and effective tool to safeguard their crops followingenvironmental and wildlife conservation laws.Agricultural fields worldwide face significant threats from wild animals such as wildboars, elephants, and monkeys, leading to substantial crop losses and economic hardshipfor farmers. Traditional deterrent methods often fall short in terms of effectiveness, costefficiency, and environmental impact. Farmers usually encounter a major problem withwild animals and livestock such as elephants, boars, and monkeys destroying their crops,incurring enormous financial losses. This problem is particularly prevalent in rural areaswhere farms are situated close to forests or wildlife parks. Damage by these animals canbe severe, incurring huge economic losses for farmers. In extreme situations, the lossesare so immense that farmers have to leave behind their farms, resulting in shortages offood and economic disequilibrium. To address this problem, a novel and advanced systemknown as the Smart IoT-Driven Frequency spectrum-Based Agricultural Field ProtectionSystem has been suggested. This device incorporates a blend of sensors, IoT devices, anda redundant microprocessor to sense and repel wild animals such as wild boars, elephants,and monkeys. This device functions by releasing specific audio sounds that are unpleasantto these animals, and they maintain a distance from the crops. The system is economicaland environment-friendly, and can be a good solution for farmers. This device can also bean automatic system for protecting farms from wild animals. The automatic systemutilizesmicrocontrollers and voice spectrum to identify the oncoming animals and sounds an alarmto repel them. The system is easy to use, install, and maintain, hence offering a valuablesolution to farmers. The Smart IoT- driven frequency spectrum-based agricultural fieldprotection system, or crop protection system against wild animals, operates by utilizing amicrophone to detect the presence of wild animals. Upon detecting the presence of ananimal, the system issues an alarm signal to scare the animal away. The alarm can beprogrammed to repel specific animal species, which enhances its deterrence. Byintegrating the Smart IoT-Driven Frequency spectrum-Based Agricultural Field ProtectionSystem against wild animals, farmers are able to gain many benefits, such as minimizingcrop loss through reduced damage, maximizing yields, improving productivity, andreducing economic losses, thereby improving a cost-effective solution.

Claims

1. A smart IoT-driven frequency spectrum-based agricultural field protection system against wild animals, comprising; A solar power panel (1.1); A solar charging module (1.2); A lithium-ion battery (12V) (1.3); A weather-resistant environmental monitoring microphone (2.1); A voice spectrum (2.2); A redundant processor (Microprocessor Raspberry pi) (2.3); A GPS and GSM modules (3.1); A DF3 sound module with amplifier (3.2); and An outdoor speakers of 8 ohms, 25W (3.3), Characterized that, Solar energy in agricultural fields' works by converting sunlight into electrical energy through the solar panel (1.1) and the energy is then inverted into usable power and distributed to various systems therein, in the charging module (1.2), the solar energy systems regulate and control the energy flow from solar panels to batteries, charging them safely and efficiently and they prevent overcharging, protect batteries from damage, and optimize energy storage for a stable power supply; wherein, the redundant power in a solar-powered system, lithium-ion batteries, plays a crucial role in storing excess energy generated by the solar panels and the solar panels charge the lithium-ion batteries through a charger, allowing the energy to be stored for later use therein, the lithium-ion battery (1.3) then provides a stable and reliable power supply, enabling the system to operate during periods of low sunlight or at night and providing backup power during outages thereby an IP68 Weather-Resistant Environmental Monitoring Microphone (2.1); wherein, it is a waterproof and dustproof audio device that operates in harsh environments and it works by using a sealed enclosure that prevents water and dust from entering while still allowing sound waves to pass through, therein the microphone's diaphragm is protected by a waterproof membrane, and the electronics are sealed in a rugged housing; wherein, the design enables the IP68 microphone to capture high-quality audio in extreme conditions, such as underwater, in heavy rain, or in dusty environments and the using the voice spectrum (2.2), a smart IoT-driven frequency spectrumbased Agri-field protection system against wild animals can identify and discourage elephants, wild boars and monkeys, therein, the range of vocalizations among animals is highly variable across species, from infrasound (<20 Hz), which elephants use for long-distance communication, to ultrasound (>20 kHz). Animals will use specified frequency bands to communicate, forage, and orient themselves; wherein, the redundant processor (2.3) is a processor that performs the same tasks, with one acting as a backup in case the primary processor fails, ensuring high availability and preventing system downtime, therein the Raspberry Pi plays a crucial role in processing voice spectrum data, performing speech recognition, analysis, and synthesis using advanced algorithms and it then generates digital audio signals, which are sent for further processing and playback; wherein, the GPS and GSM modules (3.1) are used to send real-time location and emergency alerts to relatives, owners, and rescue teams and the DF3 sound module with amplifier (3.2) is a sound playback module aims to connect digital and analog audio systems therein, an under Raspberry Pi management, it converts digital audio impulses kept on a memory card into analog form thereby, amplifying and sending these analog impulses to speakers guarantees high-quality sound output and the DF3 sound module with amplifier (3.2) provides consistent and clear audio performance by means of smooth interaction between digital and analog devices; and wherein, the outdoor speaker of 8 ohms 25W (3.3) plays a crucial role in generating random sounds to scare away elephant, boar, and monkeys and by producing different sounds, the speakers help deter these animals from entering the area, providing a humane and non-invasive solution for wildlife management and crop protection, therein, if an animal is detected, a notification issent to the user's phone, and at the same time, the system also activates a speaker to emit sounds that scare away the animals.