Pest trap remote monitoring system

Abstract

Provided is a pest trap remote monitoring system that can accurately grasp the open / closed state of the trap's movable door and the installation state (posture) of the trap even at night with a simple configuration. 【Solution means】In the pest trap remote monitoring system 10, the opening / closing part 53 of the box trap 50 includes a pair of frames 54 provided so as to sandwich the opening and extend upward, a movable door 55 movably provided in the groove 54a of the frame 54 and moving from a position where the opening is open to a position where the opening is closed, a door stop 56 provided on the frame 54 and hitting the upper part of the movable door 55 when the movable door 55 closes the opening, a fixed reflector 30 provided on at least one of the front side and the back side of the upper end part of the frame 54 for reflecting light, and a movable reflector 40 provided on the same side as the fixed reflector 30 at the upper end part of the movable door 55 for reflecting light.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a pest trap remote monitoring system for detecting that a pest has been captured by a trap installed at a remote location.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, in order to capture pests, multiple traps may be installed at a remote location dozens of kilometers away. Since pests do not get caught immediately after the traps are installed, it is necessary to check the status of the traps every day. It may take more than two or three hours to check the status of each trap, and it takes a great deal of time and labor to check all the traps.

[0003] Therefore, a system for detecting that a pest has been captured by a trap installed at a remote location has been used in recent years. As an example of such a pest trap remote monitoring system for detecting that a pest has been captured by a trap, the technique shown in Patent Document 1 is known.

[0004] In the pest trap remote monitoring system of Patent Document 1, a plurality of trap devices are installed within the habitat area of the target animal to be captured, and a transmission / reception device is installed in a substantially central area of the plurality of trap devices. The door is raised, and bait is placed inside the trap body to attract the pest (animal). Then, when it is detected that the pest has entered the trap body while trying to eat the bait, the door descends, one end of the wire detaches from the transmitting device, and a detection device built into this transmitting device detects that the pest has been captured. The transmitting device transmits capture-related information. When the receiving device of the transmission / reception device receives the capture-related information, the email transmission device wirelessly sends an email stating "On ○ year ○ month ○ day ○ hour ○ minute of the Heisei era, trap device number ○○ has been activated." to at least one user terminal via packet communication.

[0005] By the way, it is preferable if the trap can accurately grasp various states, not only whether a capture has occurred, but also whether the detection device attached to the trap is properly installed and what the state of the trap is, such as the opening and closing of the door.

[0006] However, in the pest trap remote monitoring system of Patent Document 1, a transmitting device is provided on the main body of the trap, and the other end of the wire connected to the transmitting device is connected to the door. Therefore, even if a pest pulls and removes the wire with the door open, the detection device is assumed to have operated and capture-related information is transmitted.

[0007] Further, the trap remote monitoring system of Patent Document 2 includes a monitoring device communicably connected to an administrator terminal having a microphone via a network. The monitoring device includes a camera that captures an image of the trap to be displayed on the display of the administrator terminal, an infrared illumination for the camera, an audio decoder that decodes an analog audio signal input from the microphone of the administrator terminal and encoded, a trap driving device for mechanically operating the trap, a control device that performs a relay output for operating the trap driving device based on the decoded analog audio signal, and an illumination device.

[0008] Generally, when remotely patrolling and detecting the capture of a pest trap using an image is performed at night, it is impossible to make a determination due to insufficient illumination light or unclear images due to night fog. However, in the trap remote monitoring system of Patent Document 2, in order to make the video clear at night, it is necessary to increase the output of the infrared illumination or brighten the illumination from the illumination device, which consumes a large amount of power. Moreover, by brightening the illumination of the illumination device, the pest that has come close will escape. Furthermore, using infrared illumination increases the cost of the device compared to normal illumination.

[0009] Also, in the box trap control system of Patent Document 3, the box trap control system includes a control device, a first camera, and a second camera. In the box trap control system, the control device, the first and second cameras are communicably connected to each other via a wired or wireless network. The control device is a computer that controls the operating device of the door of the box trap to perform control to close the door. The box trap is a box-shaped trap for capturing target animals such as pests and alien species, and has a cage shape that allows observation from the outside to the inside.

[0010] However, in the box trap control system of Patent Document 3, in order to make the video clear at night, lighting is provided, and it is necessary to brighten this lighting. As a result, a large amount of power is consumed, and by brightening the lighting of the lighting device, the pest that has come close will escape.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Patent Document 3

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0012] In view of the above points, an object of the present invention is to provide a pest trap remote monitoring system that can accurately grasp the opening / closing state of the trap's moving door and the installation state (posture) of the trap with a simple configuration even at night.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0013] In the present invention, there is provided a pest trap remote monitoring system that includes a main body portion having an opening formed therein and an opening / closing portion that opens and closes the opening, and a trap is installed remotely such that the opening / closing portion closes when a pest enters the main body portion, and the system detects that the pest has been captured by the trap. The system includes: a camera mechanism provided at a position where the trap can be photographed and photographing the opening / closing portion, and a result display portion connected to the camera mechanism via a network and displaying the result. The opening and closing part includes a pair of frames that sandwich the opening and extend upward, a moving door movably provided on the frames and moving from a position where the opening is open to a position where the opening is closed, a door stop provided on the frames and hitting the upper part of the moving door when the moving door closes the opening, a fixed reflector provided on at least one of the front side and the back side of the upper end of the frames for reflecting light, and a movable reflector provided on the same side as the fixed reflector at the upper end of the moving door for reflecting light. The camera mechanism is characterized by photographing the fixed reflector and the movable reflector.

[0014] According to such a configuration, the opening and closing part of the pest trap remote monitoring system includes a pair of frames that sandwich the opening and extend upward, a moving door movably provided on the frames and moving from a position where the opening is open to a position where the opening is closed, a fixed reflector provided on at least one of the front side and the back side of the upper end of the frames for reflecting light, and a movable reflector provided on the same side as the fixed reflector at the upper end of the moving door for reflecting light. Therefore, if the fixed reflector and the movable reflector are in a straight line, it can be recognized that the moving door is in an open state, and if the fixed reflector and the movable reflector are in a displaced position, it can be recognized that the moving door is in a closed state. Since the fixed reflector and the movable reflector reflect even a small amount of light, they are easy to recognize, and even at night, the opening and closing state of the trap's moving door and the installation state (posture) of the trap can be accurately grasped with a simple configuration.

[0015] Preferably, the camera mechanism is provided with lighting for illuminating at least the fixed reflector and the movable reflector.

[0016] According to such a configuration, since the camera mechanism is provided with lighting for illuminating at least the fixed reflector and the movable reflector, even a small amount of light from low-power lighting is reflected, and even at night, it is easy to recognize, and the opening and closing state of the trap's moving door and the installation state (posture) of the trap can be accurately grasped with a simple configuration.

[0017] Preferably, the movable reflector is detachably provided on the moving door.

[0018] When the movable door is in the closed state, the back side of the movable door becomes the side in contact with the pest captured in the trap. Therefore, if the movable reflector is fixed to the back side of the movable door, the captured pest may touch the fixed movable reflector, causing the movable reflector to come off and necessitating re-fixing. In this regard, according to such a configuration, the movable reflector is detachably provided on the movable door, so even if the movable reflector comes off, it can be easily reattached. For this reason, by reattaching the movable reflector, even at night, the opening / closing state of the trap's movable door and the installation state (posture) of the trap can be accurately grasped with a simple configuration.

[0019] Preferably, the movable door is made of metal that adheres by magnetic force, The movable reflector is provided with a magnet.

[0020] According to such a configuration, the movable door is made of metal that adheres by magnetic force, and the movable reflector is provided with a magnet, so the movable reflector can be easily attached to and detached from the movable door. Even if the movable reflector comes off, by reattaching the movable reflector, even at night, the opening / closing state of the trap's movable door and the installation state (posture) of the trap can be accurately grasped with a simple configuration.

[0021] Preferably, the movable reflector has a base portion in the shape of a quadrangular prism or a quadrangular cylinder, a reflector is provided on one surface of the base portion, and the magnet is provided on the surface opposite to the one surface of the base portion.

[0022] According to such a configuration, the movable reflector has a base portion in the shape of a quadrangular prism or a quadrangular cylinder, a reflector is provided on one surface of the base portion, and a magnet is provided on the surface opposite to the one surface of the base portion, so a simple configuration can be achieved and the component cost can be reduced. Furthermore, due to the base portion in the shape of a quadrangular prism or a quadrangular cylinder, it is easy to grasp by hand, and the movable reflector can be easily attached to and detached from the movable door.

[0023] Preferably, the movable reflecting plate is provided on the back side of the movable door, and when the movable door moves downward and closes, it abuts against the door stop and magnetically adheres to the door stop or the end of the movable door away from the back side of the movable door.

[0024] According to such a configuration, the movable reflecting plate is provided on the back side of the movable door. When the movable door moves downward and closes, it abuts against the door stop and magnetically adheres to the door stop or the end of the movable door away from the back side of the movable door. Therefore, when a pest is caught by the trap and the movable door closes, the movable reflecting plate does not fall off and can indicate the position where the movable door is closed. For this reason, when the camera is installed in the direction behind the trap (movable door), even at night, the opening and closing state of the movable door of the trap and the installation state (posture) of the trap can be accurately grasped with a simple configuration, and the capture of pests can be grasped more accurately.

Advantages of the Invention

[0025] Even at night, the opening and closing state of the movable door of the trap and the installation state (posture) of the trap can be accurately grasped with a simple configuration.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0027] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Note that FIG. 1 conceptually shows an explanatory diagram of the pest trap remote monitoring system 10.

Example

[0028] As shown in FIG. 1, the pest trap remote monitoring system 10 detects that a pest (animal) 60 has been captured in a trap (hereinafter referred to as a box trap) 50 installed in a remote area such as a mountainous region. The box trap 50 includes a main body 52 in which an opening 51 is formed, and an opening / closing unit 53 that opens and closes the opening 51 with a moving door 55. When the pest 60 enters the main body 52 and takes bait or steps on or touches a predetermined location, the moving door 55 that was open closes.

[0029] The main body 52 of the box trap 50 has a drum shape. The moving door 55 has a double structure with a lattice-like front side and a plate-like back side. In the example, the box trap 50 has a drum shape and the moving door 55 has a double structure of lattice and plate, but it is not limited to this. The main body 52 may have a rectangular parallelepiped cage shape, and the moving door 55 may have a shape of only a net or only a plate. Furthermore, it is not limited to the case where the moving door 55 opens and closes by sliding up and down. The moving door 55 may open and close by swinging via a hinge, etc. As long as the pest 60 can be captured, the shape and structure of the box trap 50 do not matter, and other general traps may also be used.

[0030] The pest trap remote monitoring system 10 includes a camera mechanism 20 provided at a position where the box trap 50 can be photographed, an analysis mechanism (not shown) connected to the camera mechanism 20 via a network 11, and a result display unit (smartphone, tablet, terminal, PC, etc.) 12 connected to the analysis mechanism via the network 11. The camera mechanism 20 is provided at a position where the opening and closing of the box trap 50 and the moving door 55 (including the opening / closing part 53) can be photographed. The camera mechanism 20 may be provided at a position where the front side of the moving door 55 (see FIG. 2) can be photographed, or may be provided at a position where the back side of the moving door 55 (see FIG. 3) can be photographed.

[0031] The camera mechanism 20 transmits the photographed image (hereinafter referred to as image data) to the analysis mechanism via the network 11. The analysis mechanism checks the state of the box trap 50 and the operating status of the pest trap remote monitoring system 10 based on the transmitted image data, detects the capture state of the pest 60 by image analysis, and transmits a notification to the result display unit 12. Note that for the notification transmission of the result, a notification with a URL where the image can be viewed is sent to the installer, and electronic mail, SNS, push notification, etc. can also be used as the transmission means.

[0032] Also, the camera mechanism 20, the analysis mechanism, and the result display unit 12 are each connected via a network 11 by the Internet. Since the camera mechanism 20, the analysis mechanism, and the result display unit 12 are each connected via a network 11 by the Internet, even at a remote location, it is possible to easily check that the pest 60 has been captured in the box trap 50 and the surrounding situation including the box trap 50.

[0033] In the embodiment, the camera mechanism 20, the analysis mechanism, and the result display unit 12 are each connected via the network 11 by the Internet. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a wireless or wired network 11 unique to the service provider may be partially adopted. Further, in the embodiment, the image data is analyzed via the analysis mechanism. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the analysis mechanism may simply relay the image data and transmit it to the result display unit 12. Furthermore, the image data may be directly transmitted from the camera mechanism 20 to the result display unit 12 via the network 11 without providing the analysis mechanism.

[0034] Next, the camera mechanism 20 will be described. The camera mechanism 20 includes a camera 21 that photographs the box trap 50 including the door 52, a lighting (light) 22 that illuminates the photographing direction of the camera 21, a photographing communication unit that is connected to the camera 21 and transmits the photographed image data to the analysis mechanism, a control unit including a power control unit that manages power supply to the photographing communication unit, a power source that supplies power to the control unit, a housing 24 that holds the control unit, the camera 21, and the lighting 22 so as to cover them, and a support portion 24a that supports the housing 24 and is provided so as to pierce the ground 61.

[0035] The housing 24 is box-shaped and has an opening on one side. The camera 21 and the lighting 22 are arranged facing the opening side. In the embodiment, the front side of the housing 24 is open. However, a transparent glass or a transparent resin material may be provided at the opening portion to further protect the camera 21 and the like from wind and rain. Further, in the embodiment, one housing 24 is provided on the support portion 24a to obtain an image of one box trap 50 installed in the vicinity. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and one or a plurality of housings 24 may be provided on the support portion 24a, and two box traps installed in the vicinity may be photographed by two cameras 21.

[0036] In addition, in the embodiment, the support portion 24a is rod-shaped and is installed in a manner of piercing the ground 61, but it is not limited thereto. The support portion 24a may be a pedestal-shaped member placed on the ground 61 or a band-shaped member wound around a tree. Further, in the embodiment, the illumination 22 is provided inside the housing 24, but it is not limited thereto. The illumination 22 may be installed outside the housing 24 or at a location away from the camera 21. Also, the illumination 22 is not limited to natural light type illumination and may be infrared type illumination.

[0037] Also refer to FIGS. 2 and 3 together. Further, the opening / closing portion 53 of the box trap 50 includes a pair of frames 54 that sandwich the opening 51 and extend upward, a moving door 55 that is movably provided in the groove 54a of the frame 54 and moves from the position where the opening 51 is opened to the position where the opening 51 is closed, a door stop 56 provided on the frame 54 that hits the upper part of the moving door 55 when the moving door 55 closes the opening 51, a fixed reflector 30 provided on at least one of the front side and the back side of the upper end portion of the frame 54 that reflects light, and a movable reflector 40 provided on the same side as the fixed reflector 30 at the upper end portion of the moving door 55 that reflects light.

[0038] In the embodiment, the fixed reflector 30 and the movable reflector 40 are provided on both the front side and the back side of the moving door 55 (opening / closing portion 53), but it is not limited thereto. Depending on the installation position of the camera mechanism 20, the fixed reflector 30 and the movable reflector 40 may be provided only on the front side or only on the back side of the moving door 55 (opening / closing portion 53).

[0039] Next, the operation of capturing the pest 60 by the box trap 50 will be described. As shown in FIGS. 1(A), 2(A), and 3(B), the moving door 55 of the box trap 50 is open, and the camera mechanism 20 is arranged near the box trap 50. The pest (animal) 60 enters the main body portion 52 of the box trap 50 through the opening 51 in search of the bait placed in the main body portion 52 of the box trap 50. At this time, the two fixed reflectors 30 and the movable reflector 40 are arranged substantially in a straight line. The camera mechanism 20 photographs the fixed reflector 30 and the movable reflector 40.

[0040] As shown in FIG. 1(B), FIG. 2(B), and FIG. 4, when the pest 60 takes the bait or steps on or contacts a predetermined location, the moving door 55 that was open closes. At this time, since the movable reflector 40 moves, the two fixed reflectors 30 and the movable reflector 40 therebetween are arranged in a substantially V shape.

[0041] Next, the opening and closing of the moving door 55 of the trap 50 will be described from the front side. As shown in FIG. 2(A), in the direction viewed from the front side of the moving door 55, the moving door 55 is in an open state, and the two fixed reflectors 30 provided on the upper part of the frame 54 and the movable reflector 40 provided on the upper part of the moving door 55 are arranged substantially in a straight line. The fixed reflector 30 has a reflector on its front surface and a magnet on its back surface, and is attached to the metal frame 54 by the magnetic force of the magnet. Also, the movable reflector 40 also has a reflector on its front surface.

[0042] As shown in FIG. 2(B), the moving door 55 is in a closed state, and the two fixed reflectors 30 provided on the upper part of the frame 54 and the movable reflector 40 provided on the upper part of the moving door 55 are arranged in a substantially V shape when viewed from the front.

[0043] Generally, when remotely surveying and detecting the capture of a pest trap by an image is performed at night, it is impossible to make a determination due to insufficient illumination light or unclear images due to night fog. In this regard, in the present invention, the fixed reflector 30 and the movable reflector 40 that reflect even a small amount of light are used, and even at night, the opening and closing state of the moving door 55 (opening / closing part 53) and the posture of the box trap 50 can be easily determined based on the difference in their positions.

[0044] Next, the opening and closing of the moving door 55 of the trap 50 will be described from the back side. As shown in FIG. 3(A), in the direction viewed from the back side of the moving door 55, the moving door 55 is in an open state, and nothing is attached to the upper part of the moving door 55. The movable reflector 40 is attached to the upper part of this moving door 55.

[0045] As shown in FIG. 3(B), the two left and right fixed reflectors 30 provided at the upper part of the frame 54 and the movable reflector 40 provided at the upper part of the movable door 55 are arranged substantially in a straight line. The movable reflector 40 has a surface formed of a reflector and a back surface formed of a magnet, and is attached to the metal frame 54 by the magnetic force of the magnet.

[0046] As shown in FIG. 4, when the movable door 55 indicated by the imaginary line closes, it descends while sliding in the groove 54a of the frame 54. When the movable door 55 further descends, the contact surface 41a (see FIG. 5(A)) of the movable reflector 40 comes into contact with the door stop, and the movable reflector 40 detaches from the movable door 55 and rides on the door stop 56 and magnetically adheres. When the movable door 55 is in the closed state, the two left and right fixed reflectors 30 provided at the upper part of the frame 54 and the movable reflector 40 located at the upper end of the door stop 56 or the movable door 55 are arranged substantially in a V shape in a front view.

[0047] In the embodiment, it is assumed that the movable reflector 40 comes into contact with the door stop, detaches from the movable door 55, rides on the door stop 56, and magnetically adheres. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and there may be a case where the movable reflector 40 that has come into contact with the door stop 56 and detached from the movable door 55 moves in a rolling manner and rides on the upper end of the movable door 55 and magnetically adheres. In any case, the movable reflector 40 is located near the upper end of the closed movable door 55 without falling to the ground.

[0048] Thereby, reflectors (fixed reflector 30 and movable reflector 40) are attached to the trap (box trap) 50 for capturing the pest 60, and by reflecting the light from the illumination 22 of the camera mechanism 20 arranged at a remote location, it is possible to confirm the state by an image. The reflector consists of a fixed reflector 30 as a non-movable part reflecting marker and a movable reflector 40 as a movable part reflecting marker, and the open / closed state of the movable door 55 is determined from the relative positional relationship between the fixed reflector 30 and the movable reflector 40. Also, by installing the fixed reflector 30 at two locations, it is possible to grasp the posture of the trap (box trap) 50.

[0049] Next, the movable reflector 40 will be described. As shown in FIGS. 5(A) and 5(B), the movable reflector 40 is detachably provided on the movable door 55. The movable door 55 is made of metal that adheres by magnetic force, and the movable reflector 40 is provided with a magnet 43. Specifically, the movable reflector 40 has a base portion 41 in the shape of a quadrangular prism or a quadrangular cylinder, a reflector 42 is provided on one surface of the base portion 41, and a magnet 43 is provided on the surface opposite to the one surface of the base portion 41.

[0050] Next, the operation of the pest trap remote monitoring system 10 of the present invention will be described. As shown in FIG. 6(A), the movable door 55 is at the upper part of the frame 54, and the movable door 55 (opening / closing portion 53) is in an open state. The movable reflector 40 is provided on the back side of the movable door 55.

[0051] As shown in FIG. 6(B), when the movable door 55 moves downward and closes, it abuts against the door stop 56 and moves away from the back side of the movable door 55. As shown in FIG. 6(C), it magnetically adheres to the door stop 56 or the upper end portion of the movable door 55.

[0052] The effect of the pest trap remote monitoring system 10 having the above configuration will be described. By using the fixed reflector 30 and the movable reflector 40, the state of the trap 50 can be grasped with a small amount of light. Also, even when the distance to the monitoring target exceeds 5 m and it is difficult to take a photograph by applying the light of the illumination 22, remote monitoring becomes possible. In addition, the power required for the illumination 22 is small and it is possible not to affect the battery replacement frequency of the terminal. The state of the trap 50 can be grasped with a small amount of light that causes little stimulation to the capture target. Note that the raccoon dog was unresponsive.

[0053] Generally, when abnormal situations such as the movement or overturning of the trap 50 occur, the risk is particularly high, and prompt and careful responses are required. Since the posture of the trap 50 can be confirmed by the fixed reflector 30 as two immovable part reflecting markers, it becomes possible to grasp the abnormal situation at night, and the safety of the work of the capturing personnel can be improved. In orchards and the like where it is necessary to install the trap 50 for capturing harmful animals 60, even when the temperature difference between day and night is large and the night fog is thick, and the image becomes unclear due to the influence of thick fog, the state of the trap 50 and the moving door 55 can be confirmed by the fixed reflector 30 and the movable reflector 40 (reflecting markers).

[0054] Next, the operation of the harmful animal trap remote monitoring system of the comparative example will be described. FIG. 7(A) shows the image data of the trap of the comparative example at night. Since it is dark, it is difficult to grasp the posture of the trap. FIG. 7(B) shows the image data of the trap (the trap in FIG. 7(A)) of the comparative example after the sun has risen, and the trap was in a fallen posture. Thus, in the trap of the comparative example, it is difficult to know the state of the trap at a remote location unless the surroundings become bright.

[0055] Next, the operation of the harmful animal trap remote monitoring system 10 of the embodiment will be described. FIG. 8(A) shows the image data of the trap of the embodiment at night. Since the fixed reflector 30 and the movable reflector 40 are substantially in a straight line, even in the dark, it can be seen that the posture of the trap 50 is not fallen and the moving door 55 is in an open state.

[0056] FIG. 8(B) shows the image data of the trap of the embodiment at night. Since the two fixed reflectors 30 are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction (lateral direction), even in the dark, it can be seen that the posture of the trap 50 is not fallen and the moving door 55 is in a closed state. In the photo data of the embodiment, although the reflection of the movable reflector 40 cannot be recognized, depending on the position, the fixed reflector 30 and the movable reflector 40 become substantially V-shaped, and even in this case, it can be seen that the posture of the trap 50 is not fallen and the moving door 55 is in a closed state.

[0057] FIG. 8(C) shows the image data of the trap of the embodiment at night. Since the fixed reflector 30 and the movable reflector 40 are substantially in a straight line, it can be seen that even in the dark, the posture of the trap 50 is not fallen and the movable door 55 is in an open state.

[0058] FIG. 8(D) shows the image data of the trap of the embodiment at night. Since the two fixed reflectors 30 are not in the horizontal direction (lateral direction) but in a straight line in the vertical direction (longitudinal direction), it can be seen that even in the dark, the posture of the trap 50 is in a fallen state.

[0059] Next, the operation and effects of the pest trap remote monitoring system 10 described above will be described. In the embodiment of the present invention, the opening / closing part 53 of the pest trap remote monitoring system 10 includes a pair of frames 54 that sandwich the opening 51 and extend upward, a movable door 55 that is movably provided on the frame 54 and moves from the position where the opening 51 is opened to the position where the opening 51 is closed, a fixed reflector 30 that is provided on at least one of the front side and the back side of the upper end part of the frame 54 and reflects light, and a movable reflector 40 that is provided on the same side as the fixed reflector 30 of the upper end part of the movable door 55 and reflects light. Therefore, if the fixed reflector 30 and the movable reflector 40 are in a straight line, it can be recognized that the movable door 55 is in an open state, and if the fixed reflector 30 and the movable reflector 40 are in a displaced position, it can be recognized that the movable door 55 is in a closed state. Since the fixed reflector 30 and the movable reflector 40 reflect even a small amount of light, they are easy to recognize, and even at night, the opening / closing state of the movable door 55 of the trap 50 and the installation state (posture) of the trap 50 can be accurately grasped with a simple configuration.

[0060] Furthermore, in the embodiment of the present invention, the camera mechanism 20 includes an illumination 22 that illuminates at least the fixed reflector 30 and the movable reflector 40. Therefore, even a small amount of light from the low-power illumination 22 is reflected, and even at night, it is easy to recognize, and the opening / closing state of the movable door 55 of the trap 50 and the installation state (posture) of the trap 50 can be accurately grasped with a simple configuration.

[0061] Furthermore, in the embodiment of the present invention, when the movable door 55 is in the closed state, the back side of the movable door 55 becomes the side in contact with the pest 60 captured by the trap 50. Therefore, if the movable reflector 40 is fixed to the back side of the movable door 55, the captured pest 60 may touch the fixed movable reflector 40, causing the movable reflector 40 to come off, and it becomes necessary to fix it again. In this regard, according to such a configuration, since the movable reflector 40 is detachably provided on the movable door 55, even if the movable reflector 40 comes off, it can be easily reinstalled. Therefore, by reinstalling the movable reflector 40, even at night, the opening / closing state of the movable door 55 of the trap 50 and the installation state (posture) of the trap 50 can be accurately grasped with a simple configuration.

[0062] Furthermore, in the embodiment of the present invention, the movable door 55 is made of metal that adheres by magnetic force, and the movable reflector 40 is provided with a magnet 32, so the movable reflector 40 can be easily attached to and detached from the movable door 55. Even if the movable reflector 40 comes off, by reinstalling the movable reflector 40, even at night, the opening / closing state of the movable door 55 of the trap 50 and the installation state (posture) of the trap 50 can be accurately grasped with a simple configuration.

[0063] Furthermore, in the embodiment of the present invention, the movable reflector 40 has a base portion 41 in the shape of a quadrangular prism or a quadrangular cylinder, a reflector 42 is provided on one surface of the base portion 41, and a magnet 43 is provided on the surface opposite to the one surface of the base portion 41. Therefore, a simple configuration can be achieved, and the component cost can be reduced. Furthermore, due to the base portion 41 in the shape of a quadrangular prism or a quadrangular cylinder, it is easy to grasp by hand, and the movable reflector 40 can be easily attached to and detached from the movable door 55.

[0064] Furthermore, in the embodiment of the present invention, the movable reflector 40 is provided on the back side of the movable door 55. When the movable door 55 moves downward and closes, it abuts against the door stop 56 and moves away from the back side of the movable door 55 to magnetically adhere to the door stop 56 or the end of the movable door 55. Therefore, when the pest 60 is caught by the trap 50 and the movable door 55 closes, the movable reflector 40 does not fall, and the position where the movable door 55 is closed can be indicated. For this reason, even at night, the opening / closing state of the movable door 55 of the trap 50 and the installation state (posture) of the trap 50 can be accurately grasped with a simple configuration, and the capture of the pest 60 can be more accurately grasped.

[0065] In the embodiment, the movable reflector 40 is formed in the shape of a square prism or a square cylinder so that the movable reflector 40 does not enter the gap between the movable door 55 and the door stop 56. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the movable reflector 40 may be a simple plate shape. Further, it may be set to automatically transmit image data from the camera mechanism 20 in accordance with a predetermined time such as sunrise time by a timer.

[0066] That is, as long as the functions and effects of the present invention are achieved, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments.

Industrial Applicability

[0067] The technology of the present invention is suitable for a pest trap remote monitoring system that detects that a pest has been caught in a box trap installed at a remote location.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0068] 10... Pest trap remote monitoring system, 11... Network, 12... Result display unit (smartphone, tablet, PC, terminal), 20... Camera mechanism, 21... Camera, 22... Lighting (light), 30... Fixed reflector (non-movable part reflection marker), 40... Movable reflector 40 (movable part reflection marker), 41... Base part, 41a... Contact surface, 42... Reflector (reflection tape), 43... Magnet (adhesive), 50... Trap (box trap), 51... Opening, 52... Main body part, 53... Opening / closing part, 54... Frame (frame body), 55... Door stop, 60... Pest.

Claims

1. A pest trap remote monitoring system comprising: a main body having an opening; and an opening / closing part for opening and closing the opening; a trap that closes the opening when a pest enters the main body is installed in a remote location; and the system detects that the pest has been captured by the trap, a camera mechanism that is provided at a position where the trap can be photographed and photographs the opening and closing part; and a result display unit that is connected to the camera mechanism via a network and displays the results, the opening / closing section comprises a pair of frames extending upwardly and sandwiching the opening, a movable door movably mounted on the frames and moving from a position where the opening is opened to a position where the opening is closed, a door stopper mounted on the frames and abutting an upper portion of the movable door when the movable door is in a position where the opening is closed, a fixed reflector mounted on at least one of the front and back sides of an upper end of the frame and reflecting light, and a movable reflector mounted on the same side of the upper end of the movable door as the fixed reflector and reflecting light, A pest trap remote monitoring system, characterized in that the camera mechanism photographs the fixed reflector and the movable reflector.

2. 2. The remote monitoring system for pest traps according to claim 1, A pest trap remote monitoring system, characterized in that the camera mechanism is equipped with lighting that illuminates at least the fixed reflector and the movable reflector.

3. The remote monitoring system for pest traps according to claim 1 or 2, A pest trap remote monitoring system, characterized in that the movable reflector is detachably attached to the moving door.

4. 4. The remote monitoring system for pest traps according to claim 3, The movable door is made of metal and is attached by magnetic force; A pest trap remote monitoring system, characterized in that the movable reflector is equipped with a magnet.

5. 5. The remote monitoring system for pest traps according to claim 4, This pest trap remote monitoring system is characterized in that the movable reflector has a base portion in the shape of a rectangular prism or a rectangular cylinder, has a reflector on one side of the base portion, and has the magnet on the side opposite to the one side of the base portion.

6. 6. The remote monitoring system for pest traps according to claim 5, The movable reflector is provided on the back side of the movable door, and when the movable door moves downward to close, it abuts against the door stop, moves away from the back side of the movable door, and is magnetically attached to the door stop or the end of the movable door.This is a remote monitoring system for pest traps.

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