Wildlife control system

Abstract

This system provides a wildlife control system that prevents contact with and damage to residents without having to kill wild animals. [Solution] A wild animal control system for controlling the behavior of wild animals, comprising: an animal control device attached to the wild animal; and a management control device capable of communicating with the animal control device, wherein the animal control device comprises: a location information acquisition unit that acquires location information of the animal control device; and a damage application unit that operates in conjunction with the location information and inflicts damage on the wild animal; wherein the management control device comprises: a receiving unit that receives location information of the animal control device; an operating unit that activates the damage application unit; a storage unit that stores a range of restricted behavior in which the wild animal does not affect human activities; and a control unit that comprehensively controls the receiving unit, the operating unit and the storage unit, wherein if the control unit determines that the location information of the animal control device received by the receiving unit is outside the range of restricted behavior, it activates the damage application unit with the operating unit to prompt the wild animal to move within the range of restricted behavior.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a wildlife control system, and more particularly to a wildlife control system that uses location information to control the behavior of wild animals.

Background Art

[0002] In recent years, wild bears have been appearing in the residential areas of local residents, causing numerous incidents of harm to the residents. Under such circumstances, it is conceivable to kill and exterminate the bears, but there are also opposing opinions from the perspective of animal protection, and there is also a desire to avoid killing. Such a situation can occur not only with bears but also with other wild animals.

[0003] On the other hand, Patent Documents 1 to 4 disclose various technologies related to wild animals, but it is impossible to prevent contact between wild animals and residents or situations that cause harm without killing the wild animals.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Patent Document 3

Patent Document 4

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a wildlife control system that can prevent damage to local residents, travelers, etc. without killing wild animals.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the invention described in claim 1 is a wild animal control system for controlling wild animals, comprising: an animal control device attached to the wild animal; and a management control device capable of communicating with the animal control device, wherein the animal control device comprises: a location information acquisition unit for acquiring location information of the animal control device; and a damage application unit that operates in conjunction with the location information and inflicts damage on the wild animal; wherein the management control device comprises: a receiving unit for receiving location information of the animal control device; an operating unit for operating the damage application unit; a storage unit for storing a range of restricted activity in which the wild animal does not affect human activities; and a control unit for overall control of the receiving unit, the operating unit, and the storage unit, wherein the control unit, when it determines that the location information of the animal control device received by the receiving unit is outside the range of restricted activity, activates the damage application unit with the operating unit to prompt the wild animal to move within the range of restricted activity. Therefore, in the invention described in claim 1, since the damage-inflicting unit operates in conjunction with location information, if a wild animal deviates from the restricted area, damage can be inflicted on the wild animal to move it back into the restricted area, thereby preventing the wild animal from coming into contact with and harming local residents.

[0007] The invention described in claim 2 is characterized in that the damage-inflicting part inflicts non-fatal damage on the wild animal, causing it to feel a certain physical or mental shock, by sound, smell, or electric shock. Therefore, in the invention described in claim 2, when a wild animal enters outside the range of the restricted area, it is possible to perform a treatment that repels the wild animal (a treatment that provides an unpleasant sound, an unpleasant smell, an electric shock, etc.), thereby providing a warning effect to the wild animal.

[0008] The invention described in claim 3 is characterized in that the wild animal is a bear, monkey, deer, wild boar, muntjac, or other bird or animal. Therefore, in the invention described in claim 3, it is possible to control the behavior of wild animals that may be likely to cause harm to residents.

[0009] The invention described in claim 4 is characterized in that it includes an information processing terminal owned by the user, the location information of the animal control device received by the receiving unit can be transmitted to the information processing terminal, and the information processing terminal can display the location information of the animal control device. Therefore, in the invention described in claim 4, the location information of wild animals can be checked at any time by using an information processing terminal owned by a private citizen.

[0010] The invention described in claim 5 is characterized in that the scope of the behavioral restrictions is determined in relation to the residential area of ​​local residents. Therefore, in the invention described in claim 5, the scope of restrictions on the behavior of wild animals can be freely and flexibly set in relation to the residential areas of local residents. [Effects of the Invention]

[0011] The invention described in claim 1 is a wild animal control system for controlling wild animals, comprising an animal control device attached to the wild animal, and a management control device capable of communicating with the animal control device, wherein the animal control device comprises a location information acquisition unit that acquires location information of the animal control device, and a damage inflicting unit that operates in conjunction with the location information and inflicts damage on the wild animal, wherein the management control device comprises a receiving unit that receives location information of the animal control device, an operating unit that activates the damage inflicting unit, a storage unit that stores a range of restricted activity in which the wild animal does not affect human activities, and a control unit that comprehensively controls the receiving unit, the operating unit, and the storage unit, wherein the control unit is configured to activate the damage inflicting unit via the operating unit when it determines that the location information of the animal control device received by the receiving unit is outside the range of restricted activity, thereby prompting the wild animal to move within the range of restricted activity, so that when the management control device detects that the wild animal has deviated from the range of restricted activity, it activates the damage inflicting unit in conjunction with the location information and inflicts damage on the wild animal that is below a lethal level. As a result, if a wild animal deviates from its restricted area, a "warning" can be issued to the animal, allowing it to voluntarily return to that area. Therefore, it is possible to avoid situations where wild animals come into contact with local residents, travelers, visitors, etc., eliminate the possibility of wild animals coming into contact with residents and causing harm without having to kill them, and ensure the safety of people, including local residents, travelers, or visitors, while also taking into account public opinion that "wild animals should not be killed unnecessarily."

[0012] In the invention described in claim 2, the damage-inflicting unit inflicts non-lethal damage on the wild animal at a level that causes a certain level of physical and mental shock through sound, smell, or electric shock. Therefore, if the wild animal goes beyond the restricted area for movement, for example, by invading the living area of ​​local residents, the unit will always perform a treatment that the wild animal will avoid (a treatment that inflicts a type of sound that is disliked and at a loud level, a type of smell that is disliked and affects its behavior, an electric shock at a voltage level that causes a certain level of shock, etc.). This allows the wild animal to repeatedly learn the restricted area for movement in which its behavior is permissible. In particular, making noise can be heard by nearby residents, travelers, and visitors, thus alerting them, including residents and travelers, that wild animals are nearby.

[0013] In the invention described in claim 3, since the wild animals are bears, monkeys, deer, wild boars, muntjacs, or other birds and animals, it is possible to target wild animals that are likely to cause harm to residents for control. Therefore, it can be used not only for bears, which have caused serious damage in recent years, but also for monkeys, deer, wild boars, muntjacs, or other birds and animals.

[0014] In the invention described in claim 4, the user has an information processing terminal, the location information of the animal control device received by the receiving unit can be transmitted to the information processing terminal, and the information processing terminal can display the location information of the animal control device. As a result, even an information processing terminal owned by a private citizen can confirm the location information of a wild animal. Therefore, by sharing the location information of a wild animal using an information processing terminal (for example, a mobile terminal with application software installed that can operate the wild animal control system according to the present invention), private citizens can also grasp the location information of wild animals and avoid contact with them in advance.

[0015] In the invention according to claim 5, since the action restriction range is determined in relation to the residential area of local residents, the action restriction range of wild animals can be freely set. Therefore, it is not a uniform setting such as a simple radius of X km, etc., but an appropriate and flexible action restriction range can be set according to the living and residential areas of local residents.

Brief Description of Drawings

[0016] [Figure 1] It is an explanatory drawing showing an embodiment of the wild animal control system 10 according to the present invention. [Figure 2] It is also a diagram showing a block diagram of the wild animal control system 10. [Figure 3] It is also a flowchart showing the process flow of the wild animal control system 10. [Figure 4] It is also a diagram showing an operation example of the wild animal control system 10.

Embodiments for Carrying out the Invention

[0017] Hereinafter, an embodiment according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In each drawing, for ease of understanding, there are also parts where the shape and dimensions of objects are exaggerated in the illustration, some objects are omitted, or objects that are actually in contact are shown separated.

[0018] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an embodiment of the wild animal control system 10 according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a block diagram of the wild animal control system 10. As shown in FIG. 1, the wild animal control system 10 according to the present embodiment is a wild animal control system 10 that controls the actions of wild animal A, and includes an animal control device 20 attached to wild animal A and a management control device 30 that can communicate with the animal control device 20. According to the wild animal control system 10, it is possible to prevent wild animal A from approaching the residential area C of local residents.

[0019] In order to attach the animal control device 20 to wild animal A, it is necessary to secure wild animal A. Wild animal A can be secured using a decoy trap, a tranquilizer gun, or other means (complementary means of this system). The animal control device 20 can be attached to wild animal A in any way. For example, the animal control device 20 can be attached to wild animal A using a belt, collar, etc. (not shown). After attaching the animal control device 20 to wild animal A, wild animal A can be released back into the wild and can move freely in mountainous areas within the restricted area. The control device 30 is a device that manages the wildlife control system 10 and is installed at the management headquarters M.

[0020] As shown in Figure 2, the animal control device 20 includes a location information acquisition unit 21 that acquires location information of the animal control device 20, and a damage inflicting unit 22 that operates in conjunction with the location information and inflicts damage on wild animal A that causes a level of physical and mental shock that is not fatal.

[0021] Furthermore, the management control device 30 includes a receiving unit 31 that receives location information from the animal control device 20, an operating unit 32 that activates the damage-inflicting unit 22, a storage unit 33 that stores a predetermined range R (territory: see Figure 1) of restricted movement for wild animals A, and a control unit 34 that provides overall control of the receiving unit 31, the operating unit 32, and the storage unit 33. The memory unit 33 may store the restricted movement area R as map information, or as numerical information relating to latitude and longitude. The control unit 34 constantly monitors the location information from the animal control device 20.

[0022] If the control unit 34 determines that the location information of the animal control device 20 received by the receiving unit 31 is outside the range of the restricted movement area R, the operating unit 32 activates the damage inflicting unit 22 and prompts the wild animal A to return to the restricted movement area R if it is outside the restricted movement area R.

[0023] Therefore, in the wildlife control system 10 according to this embodiment, the damage-inflicting unit 22 operates in conjunction with location information to inflict a certain amount of physical and mental damage on the wildlife A, which is not fatal. This eliminates the need for residents of the residential area C to come into contact with the wildlife A, and allows the wildlife A to be moved back into the restricted movement area R.

[0024] The location information acquisition unit 21 is, for example, a device that utilizes GPS (Global Positioning System), and can determine the current location of the animal control device 20 by receiving signals transmitted from artificial satellites.

[0025] The damage-inflicting unit 22 is configured to inflict non-fatal physical and mental damage (fear) on wild animal A through sound, smell, or electric shock. Sound can be output from the speaker. Examples of sounds include human voices (sound of multiple people talking), bell sounds (bear bells), metallic sounds, impact sounds, firecracker sounds, fireworks sounds, alarm sounds, etc. These sounds can be output at high volume.

[0026] Odors can be emitted from odor generators such as heating, fan, spray, mist, etc. Examples of odors include strong pungent odors (ammonia-based, strong vinegar smell), chili pepper (capsaicin) smell, pungent odors of bleach and disinfectants, and strong spice smells.

[0027] Electric shocks can be delivered by portable electrical stimulation devices. Electric shocks can be of various types, such as low voltage / low current (safe stimulation), medium voltage / medium current (livestock induction), and high voltage / instantaneous discharge.

[0028] Therefore, in the wildlife control system 10 according to this embodiment, if a wild animal A deviates outside the range of the restricted area R and, for example, enters a residential area C, the system can perform a treatment to deter the wild animal A (a treatment that applies an unpleasant sound, an unpleasant smell, an electric shock, etc.).

[0029] Wild animals A include bears, monkeys, deer, wild boars, muntjacs, or other birds and animals. Therefore, in the wildlife control system 10 according to this embodiment, wildlife A that is likely to cause harm to residents, travelers, visitors, etc., can be targeted for control.

[0030] As shown in Figure 1, the wildlife control system 10 according to this embodiment is equipped with an information processing terminal 40 owned by user U. The information processing terminal 40 is a smartphone, tablet, personal computer, etc. As shown in Figure 2, the location information of the animal control device 20 received by the receiving unit 31 can be transmitted to the information processing terminal 40. The information processing terminal 40 can then display the location information of the animal control device 20.

[0031] For example, the information processing terminal 40 can have dedicated application software for the wildlife control system 10 installed. Using this dedicated application software, information from the management control device 30 can be received, for example, via the internet, and a map can be displayed on the information processing terminal 40's screen. This allows the location of wildlife A to be confirmed on the map, and warning information regarding wildlife A can be received.

[0032] Therefore, in the wildlife control system 10 according to this embodiment, the location information of wild animal A can be confirmed even on an information processing terminal 40 owned by a civilian (user U). As a result, by confirming the location information of wild animal A on the information processing terminal 40 owned by user U, it becomes possible to take a rapid response by constantly checking the location of wild animal A, not only when wild animal A is outside the restricted area R, but also when it is inside the restricted area R.

[0033] As shown in Figure 1, the restricted area R is determined in relation to the residential area C of local residents. The restricted area R is not limited to a circle as shown in the figure, but can be set in any shape, such as a rectangle or a combination of other shapes. Furthermore, the restricted area R spans several tens of kilometers. 2 ~Hundreds of km 2 It can be set within the range.

[0034] For example, if wild animal A is a bear, the restricted range of movement is wider for males than for females, so the restricted range R can be set differently depending on the sex of wild animal A. Also, if wild animal A is a bear, its range of movement is wider during its active season (spring to autumn) and it hardly moves at all during hibernation (winter), so the restricted range R can be set differently depending on the time of year.

[0035] Therefore, in the wildlife control system 10 according to this embodiment, the restricted range R for the behavior of wild animals A can be freely set as needed.

[0036] Figure 3 is a flowchart showing the processing flow of the wildlife control system 10. The receiving unit 31 performs the process of receiving location information from the animal control device 20 (step S10). As a result, the management control device 30 can determine the location information of the animal control device 20, that is, the location information of the wild animal A.

[0037] The control unit 34 executes a process to transmit location information to the information processing terminal 40 (step S11). As a result, the information processing terminal 40 can display the location information of wild animal A.

[0038] The control unit 34 performs a process to check whether the location information is outside the range of the restricted movement area R (step S12). Whether the location information is outside the range of the restricted movement area R can be determined by comparing the restricted movement area stored in the storage unit 33 with the received location information.

[0039] As a result, if it is confirmed that the location information is outside the restricted area R (Yes), the operating unit 32 executes step S13. On the other hand, if it is not confirmed that the location information is outside the restricted area R (No), the operating unit 32 terminates the process without executing step S13.

[0040] If the location information confirms that the target is within the restricted movement range R (Yes), the activation unit 32 executes a process to send an activation command to the damage application unit 22 (step S13). This allows the activation unit 32 to activate the damage application unit 22. Upon receiving an activation command, the damage-inflicting unit 22 inflicts physical and / or mental damage on wild animal A through sound, smell, or electric shock. By inflicting damage on wild animal A in this way, a "warning" is given to wild animal A, and it is possible to drive wild animal A into the restricted area R. Once the above processes are complete, the control process ends. This series of processes will be repeated while the wildlife control system 10 is in operation.

[0041] Figure 4 shows an example of the operation of the wildlife control system 10. As shown in Figure 4(A), wild animal A is within the restricted area R. Here, we assume that wild animal A has moved outside the restricted area R, as shown in Figure 4(B). As a result, as shown in Figure 4(C), the animal control device 20 (damage inflicting unit 22 (see Figure 2)) attached to wild animal A is activated, inflicting non-fatal physical and mental damage on wild animal A. This encourages wild animal A to return to the restricted movement area R. Then, as shown in Figure 4(D), wild animal A moves within the restricted movement range R in an attempt to avoid damage. When wild animal A moves within the restricted movement range R, the damage inflicted by the animal control device 20 (damage inflicting unit 22 (see Figure 2)) stops.

[0042] As described above, in the wildlife control system 10 according to this embodiment, the damage-inflicting unit 22 operates in conjunction with location information to inflict damage on the wildlife A, thereby keeping the wildlife A within the restricted movement range R, or, even if it deviates from the restricted movement range R, it can be quickly returned to the restricted movement range R. This makes it possible to avoid situations in which wildlife A comes into contact with local residents, tourists, visitors, etc. As a result, it is possible to prevent contact with residents and harm without having to kill wild animal A, while also taking into consideration public opinion against killing wild animals and ensuring the safety of local residents and tourists.

[0043] Furthermore, in the wildlife control system 10 according to this embodiment, if a wild animal A deviates outside the restricted area R and enters the residential area C, it is possible to perform a process that deters the wild animal A (such as using an unpleasant sound, smell, or electric shock), thereby enabling the wild animal A to learn the restricted area. In particular, if a sound is made, it can be heard by people in the surrounding area, thus alerting the general public, including civilians, that wild animal A is nearby.

[0044] Furthermore, in the wildlife control system 10 according to this embodiment, wild animals A that are likely to cause harm to residents, etc., can be targeted for control. Therefore, it can broadly address not only bears, which have caused serious damage in recent years, but also monkeys, deer, wild boars, muntjacs, or other wild animals such as birds and beasts that may cause some kind of harm through contact with residents, travelers, and visitors.

[0045] Furthermore, in the wildlife control system 10 according to this embodiment, the location information of wild animal A can also be confirmed using an information processing terminal 40 owned by a civilian (user U). By sharing the location information of wild animal A using the information processing terminal 40 (such as smartphone application software), civilians can also grasp the location information of wild animal A and avoid contact with wild animal A.

[0046] Furthermore, in the wildlife control system 10 according to this embodiment, the restricted area R for the behavior of wildlife A can be flexibly set. This means that instead of simply setting a radius of X km, the restricted area R can be appropriately set to match the residential area C of local residents.

[0047] The above-described embodiment can be modified as follows: (1) Wild animal A is not limited to bears, but can also be monkeys, deer, wild boars, muntjacs, or birds and other animals, and can be applied to other wild animals. (2) The management control device 30 was described in the example of being placed in the management headquarters M, but it may also be placed in the residential area C of the local residents, or it may be made smaller and attached to the wild animal A together with the animal control device 20.

[0048] (3) The damage-inflicting unit 22 may inflict damage on wild animal A by sound, smell, or electric shock, or by a combination of these. (4) The management control device 30 can also be configured not to transmit location information to the information processing terminal 40. (5) The restricted area R may be determined in relation to the residential area C of local residents, or it may be set within a predetermined range.

[0049] (6) The damage-inflicting unit 22 may be configured to change the amount of damage depending on the distance the animal control device 20 has deviated from the behavioral restriction range R. For example, if the deviation distance is "small," the damage amount can be small; if the deviation distance is "medium," the damage amount can be medium; and if the deviation distance is "large," the damage amount can be large. Alternatively, the amount of damage can be increased as the deviation distance increases. This process is made possible when the management control device 30 calculates how far the animal has deviated from the behavioral restriction range R based on the positional information of the animal control device 20, and transmits this information to the damage inflicting unit 22. In this configuration, the damage inflicted on wild animal A that has deviated from the restricted area R decreases as it returns to the restricted area R. Therefore, it is possible to suggest to wild animal A the direction to return to the restricted area R (the direction in which the damage will decrease), making it easier for wild animal A to return to the restricted area R. As a result, when wild animal A is injured, it will no longer be confused about which direction to go, and will be able to more easily recognize which direction to return to. [Industrial applicability]

[0050] Since this invention relates to a wildlife control system, it has broad industrial applicability. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0051] 10 Wildlife Control Systems 20 Animal control devices 21 Location information acquisition section 22 Damage Infliction Section 30 Management control device 31 Receiver 32 Operating part 33 Storage section 34 Control Unit 40 Information Processing Terminals A Wild Animal C. Residential area of ​​local residents M Management Headquarters R: Restricted area of ​​activity U User

Claims

1. A wildlife control system that controls the behavior of wild animals, An animal control device to be attached to the aforementioned wild animal, The system comprises a management control device that can communicate with the aforementioned animal control device, The aforementioned animal control device is A location information acquisition unit that acquires location information of the animal control device, It includes a damage-inflicting unit that operates in conjunction with the aforementioned location information and inflicts damage on the wild animal, The aforementioned control device is A receiving unit that receives location information of the animal control device, An operating unit that activates the damage-inflicting unit, A memory unit that stores the range of restricted activity within which the aforementioned wild animals do not affect human activities, The system comprises a control unit that comprehensively controls the receiving unit, the operating unit, and the storage unit, A wildlife control system characterized in that, when the control unit determines that the location information of the animal control device received by the receiving unit is outside the range of the behavioral restriction area, the operating unit activates the damage-inflicting unit to prompt the wild animal to move within the range of the behavioral restriction area.

2. The wildlife control system according to claim 1, characterized in that the damage-inflicting unit inflicts non-fatal damage on the wild animal, causing it to feel a certain physical or mental shock, by means of sound, smell, or electric shock.

3. The wildlife control system according to claim 1, characterized in that the wild animal is a bear, monkey, deer, wild boar, muntjac, or other bird or animal.

4. Equipped with an information processing terminal owned by the user, The location information of the animal control device received by the receiving unit can be transmitted to the information processing terminal. The wildlife control system according to claim 1, characterized in that the information processing terminal is capable of displaying location information of the animal control device.

5. The wildlife control system according to claim 1, characterized in that the area of ​​restricted activity is determined in relation to the residential area of ​​local residents.

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