Agricultural crop usage distribution system

Abstract

To solve the problem that, in conventional techniques relying on visual sorting of agricultural crops, effective utilization of substandard crops is difficult, leading to issues such as food loss, loss of revenue opportunities, and subjective price setting.SOLUTION: The present invention is a usage distribution system that classifies agricultural crops into categories such as for shipment, for processing, for feed, or for disposal, on the basis of factors including shape, color, degree of ripeness, and presence or absence of pest damage, and automatically conveys and processes the crops accordingly. The system includes a price calculation module that automatically evaluates market value according to the classification results and dynamically corrects the unit price in response to supply and demand, weather conditions, and regional market trends. Records and analyses of results for each usage category are stored, and visualization and on-site guidance can be performed through dialogue support by an AI character.SELECTED DRAWING: None

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a system for sorting agricultural products and automatically distributing them according to their intended use, and in particular to a technology for automatically sorting, transporting, and assessing the value of agricultural products for multiple purposes, including B-grade agricultural products such as those with defective shapes or discoloration. [Background technology]

[0002] Traditionally, the sorting process carried out after harvesting agricultural produce has often been done manually, with visual inspection of appearance and weight or simple equipment used to determine the quality. However, many B-grade agricultural products, such as those with poor shape, scratches, or overripeness, are often discarded, leading to food waste and lost revenue opportunities. Furthermore, there was no system in place to instantly determine the appropriate price for each use, which created the issue of agricultural management decisions being easily subjective. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] WO2006063314A3 discloses a system for automatically controlling pruning and harvesting using a visual recognition type agricultural robot. [Patent Document 2] US20130204437A1 discloses an autonomous agricultural robot that uses image recognition and a control module, but does not support crop use classification. [Patent Document 3] US10846843B2 discloses a farmland monitoring and analysis platform based on satellite and UAV images, but does not describe the selection and distribution mechanisms or value calculations for the utilization of B-grade products. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The present invention aims to efficiently utilize agricultural products of various qualities, including B-grade agricultural products, by classifying them into optimal uses according to their condition, automatically allocating them, and automatically calculating the market value of each agricultural product according to its use, thereby reducing food waste and maximizing agricultural profits. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The agricultural produce use distribution system of the present invention comprises a sorting device that detects harvested agricultural produce, a use determination module that analyzes the condition of the agricultural produce for each attribute, and a distribution mechanism that transports the produce according to the classification results.

[0006] The use determination module classifies produce as suitable for shipping, processing, feed, or potential for disposal based on multiple visual and physical attributes such as shape, color, ripeness, weight, husk damage, and whether or not it is infested with insects.

[0007] The distribution mechanism includes a transport robot, conveyor, suction nozzle, or arm device that transports the sorted agricultural products to the processing route, and automatically guides them to the processing line that corresponds to their intended use.

[0008] The system also includes an evaluation module that automatically calculates market value based on the use and attributes of classified agricultural products, collating the information with pre-registered unit price information by use. This evaluation module makes it possible to instantly present prices by use for each agricultural product.

[0009] Furthermore, the evaluation module can adjust unit prices using external data such as harvest time, weather, supply and demand balance, and regional market fluctuations, allowing for dynamic and realistic price evaluation. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] According to the present invention, precise determination of use and distribution according to the condition of agricultural products, as well as automatic evaluation of market value, can be carried out all at once, thereby providing the following effects. This will reduce the burden of manual sorting work, make effective use of B-grade agricultural products and reduce food waste, improve shipping rates and maximize profitability, continuously improve sorting accuracy using data, speed up sales decisions by instantly displaying unit prices by use, and dynamically adjust prices in response to external factors. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] In this embodiment, a deep learning model is installed in the application determination module, and the determination logic is continuously optimized based on the selection data and the result history. The determination results are also recorded on a cloud server, allowing for analysis and re-learning.

[0012] By linking with harvesting equipment or robots, it is possible to configure the system to sort crops into sorting zones from the time of harvest, functioning as a smart farm system that integrates sorting and transportation.

[0013] Furthermore, the performance data for each allocated use will be stored in a record-keeping system, which can be used to support farm management and optimize sales plans. Voice dialogue by an AI character will visualize the selection process and prices, making it possible to support farmers.

[0014] Furthermore, based on the results of the use classification, the system can share information or physically connect with external food processors, food delivery companies, sales platform operators, etc., and can automatically transport or issue shipping instructions for agricultural products to the appropriate destination according to their use. This allows agricultural products selected on farms to be efficiently linked to existing distribution networks such as external frozen food manufacturers and delivery services, reducing the sales burden on farmers while simultaneously reducing food waste and adding high value.

Claims

1. A crop processing system comprising: a sorting device for sorting harvested crops; a use determination module for determining a use according to the state of the crops; and a distribution mechanism for automatically distributing the crops for different uses based on the determination result, The use determination module classifies the product into uses such as for shipping, for processing, for feed, for disposal, and other uses based on multiple attributes such as shape, color, scratches, ripeness, weight, skin condition, and whether or not it has been damaged by insects, A farm produce distribution system characterized in that the distribution mechanism transports the farm produce to a processing route according to the classification result.

2. The agricultural produce use distribution system according to claim 1 , wherein the use determination module has a function of automatically updating the sorting accuracy for each attribute through learning using machine learning.

3. The agricultural produce distribution system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the sorting device includes an image recognition sensor and a weight sensor for non-contact measurement of the condition of the agricultural produce in real time.

4. The agricultural produce application distribution system according to claim 1 , wherein the distribution mechanism includes at least one of a transport robot, a conveyor, a suction nozzle, or an arm-type transfer device.

5. 5. The agricultural produce distribution system according to claim 1, further comprising a control mechanism for transporting agricultural produce determined to be for shipping to a refrigeration line and agricultural produce determined to be for processing to a freezing line.

6. The agricultural produce use distribution system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the uses of agricultural produce determined to be for processing include subcategory classifications such as for juice, puree, packaged vegetables, frozen food, seasoning, and paste.

7. 7. The agricultural produce use distribution system according to claim 1, further comprising a record management mechanism that records distribution performance data for each use and automatically calculates the profitability and commercialization rate of the entire farm.

8. 8. The agricultural produce distribution system according to claim 1, further comprising an interlocking control function for automatically transporting distributed agricultural produce classified as for processing in cooperation with a subsequent freezing processing device.

9. The agricultural produce use distribution system according to any one of claims 1 to 8, further comprising a display support mechanism that notifies and explains to farmers the results of the judgment regarding the use classification of agricultural produce and the distribution process in an interactive format using an AI character.

10. 10. A crop distribution system according to claim 1, including a configuration that works in conjunction with a harvesting robot or a sorting device to automatically sort the crops into harvest bins or sorting zones for specific uses depending on the condition of the crops at the time of harvest.

11. 11. A crop use distribution system as described in any one of claims 1 to 10, comprising an evaluation module that automatically calculates market value based on the attributes and use information of the crops classified by the use determination module, by comparing it with pre-registered unit price data by use.

12. The agricultural produce use distribution system according to claim 11, wherein the evaluation module has a function of dynamically correcting the unit price in consideration of external data such as harvest time, weather, supply and demand balance, and regional price fluctuations.

13. 13. The agricultural produce use distribution system according to claim 1, further comprising a connection mechanism or information linking means capable of linking with external food delivery companies, food ingredient delivery companies or sales platforms depending on the use determination and distribution results.