A Shell Raising Management System and A Managing Method Using That

Abstract

The present invention relates to a shellfish aquaculture management system and a management method using the same. The shellfish aquaculture management system comprises: a user terminal that can be operated by a user; an aquaculture basket in which an RFID chip is embedded in a case and an internal space is provided for storing and cultivating shellfish; a server that stores information about the shellfish; a history verification unit that verifies information about the shellfish inside the aquaculture basket using the RFID chip of the aquaculture basket; and a control unit that controls the user terminal, the aquaculture basket, the server, and the history verification unit.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a shellfish aquaculture management system and a management method using the same, and more specifically, to a shellfish aquaculture management system capable of managing the production history of shellfish and a management method using the same. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional fish farms were labor-intensive industries that suffered from significant waste of manpower and time.

[0003] Unable to break away from these traditional fish farms, the fish farm workers have been working by taking turns on duty, waking up at dawn to cut between the farms to feed the fish, and manually mending torn nets on one side.

[0004] As such, despite its long history, the aquaculture industry in Korea is characterized by small-scale enterprises and fishermen relying on their own experience.

[0005] However, conventional technology had the following problems.

[0006] There was a problem with low work efficiency because the receiving and shipping of shellfish were handled manually. Prior art literature

[0007] Published Patent 10-2022-0006209 The problem to be solved

[0008] To solve the aforementioned problems, the objective of the present invention is to provide a shellfish farming management system that automatically manages the receipt and shipment of shellfish, and a management method using the same. means of solving the problem

[0009] To achieve the above-mentioned objective, the shellfish farming management system of the present invention is characterized by comprising: a user terminal that can be operated by a user; a farm basket in which an RFID chip is embedded in a case and an internal space is provided for storing and farming shellfish; a server that stores information about the shellfish; a history verification unit that verifies information about the shellfish inside the farm basket using the RFID chip of the farm basket; and a control unit that controls the user terminal, the farm basket, the server, and the history verification unit.

[0010] The above history verification unit is characterized by comprising: a conveyor belt provided for a conveying unit on which the aquaculture basket is loaded and transported to a predetermined position; a guide unit provided on both side walls of the conveying unit to guide the aquaculture basket to a predetermined position; and an RFID reader unit provided on one side of the conveying unit to acquire information of the RFID chip of the aquaculture basket.

[0011] The above-mentioned transfer unit is further characterized by having a foreign substance removal unit provided on one side thereof for removing foreign substances from the surface of the portion where the RFID chip unit is installed.

[0012] In addition, a management method using a shellfish farming management system, which is another embodiment of the present invention, is characterized by comprising: a first step of inserting an RFID chip into a farm basket; a second step of transferring the farm basket to a history verification unit; a third step of recognizing the RFID chip of the farm basket at an RFID reader unit; a fourth step of transmitting information collected at the RFID reader unit to a control unit; and a fifth step in which the control unit transmits the information to a user terminal and a server.

[0013] The information of the above RFID chip is characterized by including fishing ground information, shellfish information, population size, basket specifications, date of attachment, and date of collection. Effects of the invention

[0014] The shellfish farming management system and the management method using the same according to the present invention have the following effects.

[0015] There is an advantage in simplifying the operation by inserting an RFID chip inside a basket for cultivating shellfish, recording information about the cultivated shellfish on the RFID chip, and enabling the information to be automatically saved on a server through a history verification unit capable of reading the RFID chip. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0016] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of a preferred embodiment of a shellfish farming management system according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram showing the configuration of a history verification unit constituting a shellfish farming management system according to the present invention. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the process of a management method using a shellfish farming management system according to the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0017] A preferred embodiment of the shellfish farming management system and the management method using the same according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the attached drawings.

[0018] The shellfish farming management system according to the present invention may comprise, as illustrated in FIG. 1, a user terminal (10) that can be operated by a user, a farm basket (20) in which a space is provided inside to store and farm shellfish and an RFID chip (22) is embedded in the case, a server (30) that stores information about the shellfish, a history verification unit (40) that checks information about the shellfish inside the farm basket (20) using the RFID chip (22) of the farm basket (20), and a control unit (50) that controls the user terminal (10), the farm basket (20), the server (30), and the history verification unit.

[0019] First, a user terminal (10) is provided in the shellfish farming management system of the present invention. The user terminal may include not only portable terminals such as smartphones, laptops, and PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants), but also terminals capable of wired communication such as PCs (Personal Computers).

[0020] With the advancement of technology, the aforementioned terminal enables users to freely receive wireless internet services regardless of their location. Wireless internet service refers to a service that provides internet content through a mobile communication network; it is characterized as an advanced personalized service based on individual terminal usage and a service capable of providing unique information based on the user's mobility. In particular, as Position Determination Technology (PDT), which determines the location of a mobile communication terminal, evolves from a network-based method utilizing base station reception signals or a handset-based method utilizing GPS (Global Positioning System) signals to a hybrid method that combines the two technologies to enhance location accuracy, Location Based Services (LBS) are gaining prominence among various wireless internet services and can be utilized for location determination in this invention.

[0021] In addition, the shellfish farming management system of the present invention is provided with a farming basket (20). The farming basket (20) is formed in a three-dimensional shape of a certain size and has a space inside. The farming basket (20) has a perforation on its surface so that it can move in and out with water while underwater.

[0022] Shellfish can be stored and farmed inside the above-mentioned aquaculture basket (20), and a space for storing an RFID chip (22) is provided in the above-mentioned aquaculture basket.

[0023] Additionally, an RFID chip (22) is provided in the above-mentioned fish farm basket (20). The RFID chip (22) is a chip used for product tracking and warehouse entry / exit management. It is a type of automatic recognition technology that inputs identification information into a micro-semiconductor and uses radio frequency to read, track, and manage objects or animals possessing this chip.

[0024] The data managed through the above RFID chip (22) can be used to find out information about the fishing grounds, shellfish information, number of shellfish, basket specifications, date of attachment, date of collection, etc.

[0025] The above fishing ground information can store characteristics such as the location and size of the fishing ground. The above shellfish information can store specific information about shellfish such as individual oysters, scallops, and abalone.

[0026] In addition, a server (30) is provided in the shellfish farming management system according to the present invention. The server (30) serves to store various information generated by the RFID chip (22), the user terminal (10), etc.

[0027] In addition, the shellfish farming management system of the present invention is provided with a history verification unit (40). The history verification unit (40) functions to verify information about shellfish inside the aquaculture basket (20) using the RFID chip (22) of the aquaculture basket (20).

[0028] The above history verification unit (40) serves to verify the data stored inside the RFID chip (22) of the above fish farm basket (20).

[0029] The above-mentioned history verification unit (40) can be configured in various ways for the above-described function, and in the present invention, it can be configured as follows.

[0030] The above history verification unit (40) may comprise, as shown in FIG. 2, a conveyor belt provided to transport the aquaculture basket on its upper surface to a predetermined position, a guide unit (44) provided on both side walls of the conveyor unit (42) to guide the aquaculture basket (20) to a predetermined position, and an RFID reader unit (46) provided on one side of the conveyor unit (42) to acquire information from the RFID chip (22) of the aquaculture basket (20).

[0031] A transfer unit (42) is provided in the above history verification unit (40). A conveyor belt is provided in the transfer unit, and as the conveyor belt moves by means of a motor provided on one side, the aquaculture basket (20) located on the upper surface of the conveyor belt is moved to a predetermined position.

[0032] Guide sections (44) are provided on both sides of the above-mentioned conveying section (40). The guide sections (44) are provided on the side walls of the above-mentioned conveying section (40) to guide the above-mentioned aquaculture basket (20) to a predetermined position. The guide sections (44) ensure that the above-mentioned aquaculture basket (20) is safely guided on the conveyor belt of the above-mentioned conveying section.

[0033] An RFID reader (46) is provided on one side of the above-mentioned transport unit (40). The RFID reader (46) is provided on one side of the above-mentioned transport unit (40) and serves to read information from an RFID chip (22) embedded in the above-mentioned fish farm basket (20) when the above-mentioned fish farm basket (20) moves along the above-mentioned transport unit (40). The information obtained by the RFID reader (46) is transmitted to a control unit (50) and can be transmitted to a user terminal (10) as needed.

[0034] A foreign substance removal unit (not shown) is further provided on one side of the above-mentioned transfer unit (40). The foreign substance removal unit is provided on one side of the above-mentioned transfer unit (42) and serves to remove foreign substances from the surface where the RFID chip (22) of the above-mentioned fish farm basket (20) is located on one side of the above-mentioned transfer unit (40) when the above-mentioned fish farm basket is moved by the above-mentioned transfer unit (40).

[0035] That is, the foreign substance removal unit washes the side of the fish farm basket (20) to remove foreign substances from the surface where the RFID chip (22) is located, thereby ensuring stable recognition of the RFID chip (22).

[0036] In addition, a control unit (50) is provided in the shellfish farming management system according to the present invention. The control unit (50) serves to control information between the user terminal (10), the aquaculture basket (20), the server (30), and the history verification unit (40).

[0037] In addition, the user terminal (10), the control unit (50), the server (30), etc. can transmit and receive information via a network.

[0039] Next, a management method using the shellfish farming management system according to the present invention will be explained in detail.

[0040] As illustrated in the figure, a management method using a shellfish farming management system according to the present invention may comprise a first step (S01) of inserting an RFID chip (22) into a farming basket (20), a second step (S20) of transferring the farming basket (20) to a history verification unit (40), a third step (S30) of recognizing the RFID chip (22) of the farming basket (20) at an RFID reader unit (46), a fourth step (S40) of transmitting information collected by the RFID reader unit (46) to a control unit (50), and a fifth step (S50) in which the control unit (50) transmits the information to a user terminal (10) and a server (30).

[0041] First, in the management method according to the present invention, an RFID chip (22) is inserted into a fish farm basket (20). Information regarding the fish farm information, shellfish information, number of individuals, basket specifications, date of placement, and date of collection, etc., to be placed in the fish farm basket (20) is stored in the RFID chip (22).

[0042] The aquaculture basket (20) with the RFID chip (22) inserted therein is transferred to the history verification unit (40). After placing the aquaculture basket (20) on the conveyor belt of the history verification unit (40), the history verification unit (40) is operated so that the RFID chip (22) of the aquaculture basket (20) is recognized by the RFID reader unit (46).

[0043] Information collected from the RFID reader (46) is transmitted to the control unit (50). When the aquaculture basket (20) is opened and changes occur due to the entry or exit of shellfish, etc., this is recorded, and the RFID chip (22) is modified with the modified information so that the user can check the changed aquaculture basket (20) information via the RFID chip (22) through the history verification unit (40) in the future using a user terminal, etc.

[0044] The above control unit (50) transmits the information to the user terminal (10) and the server (30).

[0046] The various embodiments described herein may be implemented in a medium readable by a computer or similar device, for example, using software, hardware, or a combination thereof.

[0047] According to hardware implementation, the embodiments described herein may be implemented using at least one of ASICs (application specific integrated circuits), DSPs (digital signal processors), DSPDs (digital signal processing devices), PLDs (programmable logic devices), FPGAs (field programmable gate arrays), processors, controllers, microcontrollers, microprocessors, and other electrical units for performing functions. In some cases, the embodiments described herein may be implemented as a management server and / or the system itself.

[0048] According to software implementation, embodiments such as the procedures and functions described herein may be implemented in separate software modules. Each of said software modules may perform one or more functions and operations described herein.

[0049] Software code can be implemented as a software application written in an appropriate programming language. The software code can be stored in a management server and / or database and executed by an app.

[0050] Meanwhile, the various embodiments presented herein may be implemented as methods, devices, or articles manufactured using standard programming and / or engineering techniques. The term “article manufactured” includes a computer program, carrier, or medium accessible from any computer-readable device. For example, computer-readable media include, but are not limited to, magnetic storage devices (e.g., hard disks, floppy disks, magnetic strips, etc.), optical discs (e.g., CDs, DVDs, etc.), smart cards, and flash memory devices (e.g., EEPROMs, cards, sticks, key drives, etc.). Additionally, the various storage media presented herein include one or more devices and / or other machine-readable media for storing information. The term “machine-readable media” includes, but is not limited to, wireless channels and various other media capable of storing, holding, and / or transmitting command(s) and / or data.

[0051] The description of the presented embodiments is provided so that any person skilled in the art may use or practice the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention. Thus, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments presented herein, but should be interpreted in the broadest possible scope consistent with the principles and novel features presented herein. Explanation of the symbols

[0053] 10: User terminal 20: Fish farm basket 22: RFID chip 30: Server 40: History Verification Unit 42: Transfer Unit 44: Guide Section 46: RFID Reader Section 50: Control unit

Claims

Claim 1 A shellfish farming management system comprising: a user terminal that can be operated by a user; a farm basket having an internal space for storing and farming shellfish and having an RFID chip embedded in the case; a server for storing information about the shellfish; a history verification unit for verifying information about the shellfish inside the farm basket using the RFID chip of the farm basket; and a control unit for controlling the user terminal, the farm basket, the server, and the history verification unit; wherein the history verification unit comprises: a conveyor belt provided for a transport unit on which the farm basket is loaded and transported to a predetermined position; a guide unit provided on both side walls of the transport unit to guide the farm basket to a predetermined position; and an RFID reader unit provided on one side of the transport unit to acquire information about the RFID chip of the farm basket. Claim 2 delete Claim 3 A shellfish farming management system according to claim 1, characterized in that a foreign substance removal unit for removing foreign substances from the surface of the portion where the RFID chip unit is installed is further provided on one side of the transfer unit. Claim 4 A management method using a shellfish aquaculture management system characterized by comprising: a first step of inserting an RFID chip into a fish farm basket; a second step of transferring the fish farm basket to a history verification unit; a third step of recognizing the RFID chip of the fish farm basket at an RFID reader unit; a fourth step of transmitting information collected by the RFID reader unit to a control unit; and a fifth step of the control unit transmitting the information to a user terminal and a server. Claim 5 A management method using a shellfish aquaculture management system, characterized in that, in claim 4, the information of the RFID chip includes fishing ground information, shellfish information, number of individuals, basket specifications, date of placement, and date of collection.

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