Wearable-Based Device, System, and Method for Detecting non-laying hens and low laying hens

The wearable-based detection device for hens uses a flex sensor and temperature sensor to accurately identify non-laying and over-laying hens, addressing inefficiencies and economic losses by improving egg-laying management and reducing feed costs.

KR103040663B1Active Publication Date: 2026-10-30REPUBLIC OF KOREA (MANAGEMENT RURAL DEV ADMINISTRATION) +1
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Application Number
KR1020240183345
Authority / Receiving Office
KR · KR
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-11
Publication Date
2026-10-30
Estimated Expiration
2044-12-11

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Current technologies struggle to accurately distinguish between non-laying and over-laying hens in a cage, leading to inefficiencies and economic losses due to their inability to differentiate between hens with incomplete or low egg-laying capabilities, which consume feed without generating economic value.

Method used

A wearable-based detection device for hens that includes a flex sensor to detect egg-laying pressure and a temperature sensor to monitor body temperature, integrated with a sensor data processing unit, which analyzes these biological signals to differentiate between non-laying and over-laying hens.

Benefits of technology

Accurately identifies individual hens' laying status, reducing economic losses and improving egg-laying productivity by systematically managing non-laying and over-laying hens, thereby enhancing farm efficiency and animal welfare.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a wearable-based non-laying hen and over-laying hen detection device, system, and method that improves the accuracy of identifying non-laying hens and over-laying hens by detecting egg-laying pressure and body temperature through the wearing of a detection device on each chicken, and enables more systematic egg-laying management through the establishment of a system based on the chicken's biological information. To this end, the present invention provides a wearable-based non-laying hen and over-laying hen detection device comprising: a wearable part formed to be in close contact with the back of a chicken; a flex sensor disposed around the cloaca of the chicken that detects the egg discharge pressure by being folded backward and restored by the pressure of an egg discharged from the cloaca of the chicken; and a connecting means connecting the wearable part and the flex sensor.
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[0001] The present invention relates to a wearable-based non-laying hen and over-laying hen detection device, system, and method that improves the accuracy of identifying non-laying hens and over-laying hens by wearing a protective type detection device, and enables more systematic egg-laying management through the establishment of a system. Background Technology

[0002] In the domestic and international livestock industry, laying hen farms are facing economic difficulties due to non-laying hens and over-laying hens that consume feed without laying eggs.

[0003] Non-laying hens and over-laying hens refer to hens that, unlike typical laying hens, have incomplete egg-laying capabilities (laying rate 0%) or a laying rate of less than 50%, which can occur due to various causes, including genetic factors, environmental factors, and improper management practices.

[0004] These non-laying and over-laying hens still consume feed but do not generate economic value, causing a double economic loss of reduced egg production and increased feed costs, which places a heavy burden on farms. This can lead to widespread problems across the entire domestic and international livestock industry, extending beyond just individual farm issues.

[0005] In addition, there is a problem in that additional labor, cost, and time are required in the process of managing non-laying hens and over-laying hens separately or removing them.

[0006] To address these issues, technology is currently being developed to automatically detect the locations of cages containing non-laying and over-laying hens by analyzing images of egg collection belts using artificial intelligence (AI) vision technology to determine the number of eggs produced relative to the number of hens raised per cage. This technology tracks eggs moving within the egg collection belt and calculates the number of eggs laid per cage by detecting the belt's movement speed and the location of the eggs.

[0007] However, the problem is that even if a cage is identified where non-laying hens and high-laying hens are presumed to be present, it is difficult to accurately distinguish between them because there are 6 to 7 chickens together in it.

[0008] As a result, additional work is required to distinguish between non-laying and over-laying hens, causing significant difficulties in the application of the technology. A solution to overcome these limitations is needed. Prior art literature

[0010] Republic of Korea Publication No. 10-2024-0022879 The problem to be solved

[0011] The objective of the present invention is to provide a wearable-based non-laying hen and over-laying hen detection device that can accurately detect whether a hen is a non-laying hen or an over-laying hen by having each individual chicken in the cage wear a protective type detection device that minimizes discomfort.

[0012] Another objective of the present invention is to provide a wearable-based non-laying hen and over-laying hen detection device that can accurately detect whether a hen is a non-laying hen or an over-laying hen in a cage by detecting the pressure of eggs discharged from the cloaca of the hen and the body temperature of the hen.

[0013] Another objective of the present invention is to provide a wearable-based non-laying hen and over-paste hen detection system and a non-laying hen and over-paste hen detection method that enables more systematic detection and management of non-laying hens and over-paste hens based on various biological information collected from a wearable-based non-laying hen and over-paste hen detection device mounted on a chicken. means of solving the problem

[0014] To achieve the objective of the present invention, the present invention provides a wearable-based non-laying hen and hyper-laying hen detection device comprising: a wearable part formed to be in close contact with the back of a chicken; a flex sensor disposed around the cloaca of the chicken to detect the discharge pressure of the egg while interfering with the egg discharged from the cloaca of the chicken; and a connecting means connecting the wearable part and the flex sensor.

[0015] At this time, the above-mentioned wearable part may be made of a soft material that can flexibly adapt to the body of the chicken.

[0016] In addition, the above-mentioned wearable part may include a fixing strap that is fitted and coupled to both wings of the chicken.

[0017] In addition, a connecting member may be formed between the wearable part and the flex sensor to be in close contact with the chicken's body.

[0018] At this time, the connecting member may be made of an elastic material.

[0019] Additionally, the flex sensor may include: a fixed bar that is in close contact with the chicken on the upper side of the cloaca of the chicken; a pivot part that is hinge-coupled to the end of the fixed bar and formed to be tilted in the direction of egg movement by the pressure of an egg discharged from the cloaca; and an elastic member formed between the pivot part and the fixed bar and having an elastic force that restores the pivot part.

[0020] At this time, the above-mentioned pivotal member may further include a ring-shaped interference member corresponding to the above-mentioned cloaca.

[0021] In addition, it may further include a temperature sensor that detects the body temperature of the chicken.

[0022] At this time, the system includes a sensor data processing unit that processes data detected through the flex sensor and the temperature sensor, and the sensor data processing unit may be configured to transmit the processed data to a control unit via wireless communication.

[0023] At this time, the sensor data processing unit may be formed to be mounted on the wearable part.

[0024] As another example for achieving the above-mentioned purpose, a wearable device unit comprising a sensor data processing unit including a flex sensor for detecting the discharge pressure of eggs discharged from the cloaca of a chicken, a comparison / computation unit for collecting the discharge pressure of eggs detected through the flex sensor and analyzing it by comparing it with a reference pressure value, and a wireless transceiver unit for transmitting data processed by the comparison / computation unit; a wireless data receiving unit comprising a data processing unit for receiving data processed by the sensor data processing unit and filtering raw data, and a data display unit for visualizing and displaying the state of the chicken in real time; and a cloud server unit comprising a communication protocol interpretation unit for converting the processed data of the sensor data processing unit into standardized data through the wireless data receiving unit.

[0025] At this time, the wearable device unit further includes a temperature sensor that detects the body temperature of the chicken, and the comparison / computation unit can collect the body temperature data of the chicken detected through the temperature sensor and analyze it by comparing it with the chicken's reference body temperature.

[0026] At this time, the sensor data processing unit may further include a correction information input unit that corrects the error of the data detected through the flex sensor and the temperature sensor.

[0027] As another example for achieving the above-mentioned purpose, a wearable-based method for detecting non-laying hens and over-laying hens is provided, comprising: (a) a step in which a manager has a chicken wear a wearable part and a flex sensor corresponds to the chicken's cloaca; (b) a step in which the flex sensor is bent backward and then restored by the pressure of an egg discharged from the chicken's cloaca, thereby detecting the discharge pressure of the egg; (c) a step in which a sensor data processing unit collects the discharge pressure data of the egg and determines whether it is a non-laying hen or an over-laying hen; and (d) a step in which the data determining whether it is a non-laying hen or an over-laying hen accumulated in the data processing unit is transmitted to a control unit.

[0028] At this time, step (a) above may equip each chicken in the cage of the breeding facility with a wearable part and assign an ID.

[0029] In addition, it may include a step of detecting the body temperature of the chicken and determining whether it is a non-laying hen or a high-laying hen based on the body temperature data of the chicken accumulated together with the egg discharge pressure data. Effects of the invention

[0030] The effects of the present invention obtained through the above-described solution are as follows.

[0031] First, the present invention has the effect of accurately detecting whether individual chickens in a cage are laying eggs through a wearable-based non-laying hen and over-laying hen detection device.

[0032] Second, the present invention is designed in the form of a protective device so that the chicken does not feel any strangeness toward the detection device, thereby minimizing stress on the chicken and enabling more efficient monitoring of egg laying, and furthermore, has the effect of allowing management that considers animal welfare.

[0033] Third, the present invention has the effect of detecting whether a chicken is a non-laying hen or a high-yielding hen more precisely and improving the accuracy of identifying non-laying hens or high-yielding hens by detecting whether the chicken is a non-laying hen or a high-yielding hen based on biological information obtained through the pressure of eggs discharged by the chicken through the cloaca and the detection of changes in the chicken's body temperature.

[0034] Fourth, since the present invention can establish a detection and management system for non-laying hens and over-laying hens based on various bio-information collected from a wearable sensing device, it has the effect of reducing economic losses for farms and enabling more systematic egg-laying management.

[0035] Fifth, the present invention can reduce unnecessary costs such as feed costs by accurately identifying and removing non-laying hens and over-laying hens, and improves the overall egg-laying productivity of the rearing farm, thereby improving the stability and quality of egg supply. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0036] FIG. 1 is a bottom view of a wearable-based non-scattering and peroxide-sensing device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a drawing showing the rear view of a chicken wearing a wearable-based non-laying hen and peroxide detection device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a state in which a flex sensor is pushed out as an egg is ejected while a wearable-based non-laying hen and per-laying hen detection device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention is worn on a chicken. FIG. 4 is a configuration diagram showing a wearable-based non-scattering and peroxide detection system according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a wearable-based non-scattering and peroxide detection method according to another embodiment of the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0037] Hereinafter, a wearable-based non-scattering and superacid detection device and system, and a non-scattering and superacid detection method using the same, will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings.

[0038] In describing the embodiments disclosed in this specification, if it is determined that a detailed description of related prior art could obscure the essence of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, such detailed description is omitted.

[0039] The attached drawings are intended only to facilitate understanding of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, and the technical concept disclosed in this specification is not limited by the attached drawings; it should be understood that all modifications, equivalents, and substitutions included within the concept and technical scope of the present invention are included.

[0040] In the following description, singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0041] In this application, terms such as “comprising” or “having” are intended to specify the existence of the features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and should be understood as not precluding the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0042] Hereinafter, a wearable-based non-scattering and peroxide detection device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the attached FIGS. 1 to 3.

[0043] The wearable-based non-laying hen and over-laying hen detection device is worn on the chicken in the form of a protective device, minimizing the sense of unfamiliarity to the chicken and allowing for increased accuracy in identifying non-laying hens and over-laying hens by measuring the laying pressure of the chicken.

[0044] A wearable-based non-laying hen and over-laying hen detection device can be provided to every chicken being raised in a cage to detect whether it is a non-laying hen or an over-laying hen.

[0045] As illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, a wearable-based non-scattering and peroxide detection device may include a wearing part (100), a flex sensor (200), a connecting member (300), a fixing strap (400), a temperature sensor (500), and a sensor data processing part (600).

[0046] The wearing part (100) is a part that is worn on the body of a chicken, and more specifically, can be formed to be in close contact with the back of a chicken.

[0047] The wearing part (100) may be made of a material that does not cause a foreign sensation to the chicken, and preferably may be a fabric material. At this time, the wearing part (100) may be a soft material that can be flexibly bent along the curvature of the chicken's back.

[0048] Next, the flex sensor (200) serves to detect the egg-laying pressure of the chicken and can be formed in close contact with the cloaca of the chicken.

[0049] The flex sensor (200) interferes with the progress of the egg being discharged from the chicken's cloaca and can detect the discharge pressure of the egg through a motion of being bent by the discharge pressure of the egg.

[0050] The flex sensor (200) can detect whether it is a non-laying hen or an overlaying hen by comparing a pre-entered reference value with the laying pressure of each chicken (number of measured pressures, etc.) through such operation.

[0051] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the flex sensor (200) may include a fixed bar (210), a rotating part (220), and an elastic member (230).

[0052] The fixed bar (210) can be formed in the shape of a straight bar as a means of positioning the rotating part (220) in the cloaca of the chicken.

[0053] The fixing bar (210) can be positioned longitudinally on the upper side of the cloaca as shown in FIG. 2.

[0054] The rotating part (220) can detect spawning pressure through a motion that is tilted by the progression of eggs discharged from the cloaca.

[0055] To this end, the pivoting part (220) is hinged to the lower end of the fixed bar (210) in the drawing and can be formed to pivot only in the opposite direction of the cloaca. That is, with this configuration, as the egg is discharged from the cloaca, it interferes with and pushes the pivoting part (220), and at this time, the pivoting part (220) is tilted so that the spawning pressure can be transmitted to the sensor data processing part (600) described later.

[0056] Meanwhile, the rotating part (220) may include an interference member (221). The interference member (221) is configured to increase the contact area with the egg to accurately measure the scattering pressure.

[0057] The interference member (221) is formed in the rotating part (220) and can be formed in the shape of a ring.

[0058] At this time, the through hole (221a) forming the center of the interference member (221) corresponds to the cloaca.

[0059] At this time, the inner diameter of the through hole (221a) of the interference member (221) is formed to be smaller than the outer diameter of the egg. As a result, the egg discharged from the cloaca gets caught and blocked in the through hole (221a), and the scattering pressure can be measured through the force generated as the egg pushes the rotating part (220).

[0060] At this time, the shape of the through hole (221a) may be circular, which conflicts with the elliptical egg shape.

[0061] The elastic member (230) provides elastic force to the rotating part (220) to perform a continuous restoration function. This allows the rotating part (220) to always return to its original position even after being tilted due to the discharge pressure of the egg. This elastic member (230) may be provided as a torsion spring coupled to a hinge between the rotating part (220) and the fixed bar (210), but the configuration of the elastic member (230) is not specifically limited.

[0062] Next, the connecting member (300) is configured to connect the flex sensor (200) to the wearable part (100) and is connected between the flex sensor (200) and the wearable part (100).

[0063] More precisely, the connecting member (300) can be connected between the fixed bar (210) of the flex sensor (200) and the wearing part (100).

[0064] At this time, the connecting member (300) may be made of an elastic material. That is, when the wearing part (100) is in close contact with the back of the chicken and the flex sensor (200) is positioned in the cloaca of the chicken, the connecting member (300) is made of an elastic material and can be stretched to flexibly position the flex sensor (200).

[0065] That is, the connecting member (300) can freely move the flex sensor (200) relative to the wearing part (100).

[0066] The number of connecting members (300) is not limited and can be provided in multiple numbers along the length of the fixing bar (210) as shown in FIG. 1.

[0067] Next, the fixing strap (400) serves to fix the wearing part (100) to the body of the chicken and can be formed on both sides of the wearing part (100) in the width direction of the wearing part (100).

[0068] The fixing strap (400) is formed as a pair on both sides of the wearing part (100) and may be in the form of a band having elasticity.

[0069] The fixing strap (400) is fitted between the wings of the chicken and can be attached to the body of the chicken with elastic force.

[0070] That is, the fixing strap (400) is closely attached between the two wings of the chicken to fix the wearing part (100) to the body of the chicken.

[0071] Next, the temperature sensor (500) serves to detect the chicken's body temperature.

[0072] Considering that the chicken's body temperature rises during egg laying, the temperature sensor (500) is designed to detect changes in the chicken's body temperature along with the measurement of the chicken's egg-laying pressure, thereby increasing the accuracy of identifying non-laying and over-laying chickens.

[0073] Next, the sensor data processing unit (600) processes and analyzes the laying pressure of the chicken and the body temperature of the chicken detected by the flex sensor (200) and the temperature sensor (500).

[0074] The sensor data processing unit (600) can determine whether the sensor is non-scattering or over-scattering through the processed data, and can wirelessly transmit this information to the control unit.

[0075] A detailed description of the components constituting the sensor data processing unit (600) will be provided later.

[0076] The sensor data processing unit (600) is connected to the flex sensor (200) and the temperature sensor (500) and can be fixed to one side of the wearable unit (100).

[0077] Hereinafter, a wearable-based non-scattering and superacid detection system for processing data from a wearable-based non-scattering and superacid detection device is provided, and this will be described as another embodiment of the present invention. Before describing, components identical to those in the preferred embodiment are denoted by reference numerals, and detailed descriptions are omitted.

[0078] As shown in FIG. 4, a wearable-based non-scattering and superacid detection system may include a wearable device unit (1000), a wireless data receiving unit (2000), a cloud server (3000), and a control unit (4000).

[0079] The wearable device part (1000) is a device attached to a chicken to be detected and consists of various components including a sensor (200, 500) that measures the egg-laying pressure of the chicken and the body temperature of the chicken.

[0080] The wearable device part (1000) may include a flex sensor (200), a temperature sensor (500), and a sensor data processing part (600).

[0081] The sensor data processing unit (600) may include a power supply unit (610), a comparison / calculation unit (620), an ID storage unit (630), a correction information input unit (640), a wireless transceiver unit (650), and an analog signal processing unit (660).

[0082] The power supply unit (610) supplies the power required for the system and can be provided by a battery (610).

[0083] At this time, the battery (610) may be a replaceable disposable battery or a rechargeable secondary battery that can be recharged and used repeatedly.

[0084] The comparison / calculation unit (620) performs important calculations to distinguish between non-laying hens and over-laying hens by comparing and calculating data collected from the flex sensor (200) and the temperature sensor (500). That is, the comparison / calculation unit (620) can determine whether the chicken lays eggs by analyzing the collected data and a reference value.

[0085] The ID storage unit (630) stores unique ID information assigned to each chicken in the cage and manages the chicken's data individually.

[0086] The correction information input unit (640) is configured to input correction information to ensure data accuracy of the flex sensor (200) and the temperature sensor (500).

[0087] Data collected from the flex sensor (200) or temperature sensor (500) may have a slight error depending on environmental conditions, the device attachment status, or the characteristics of the sensor itself, but the correction information input unit (640) corrects this error to enable obtaining an accurate measurement value.

[0088] Additionally, a reference value is set before the system operates, and the correction information input unit (640) is configured to input an initial value required for correction. For example, a normal body temperature range of a chicken or a pressure standard that occurs during egg laying is input, thereby enabling the data collected through the flex sensor (200) and the temperature sensor (500) to be compared with the reference value.

[0089] In addition, since the sensitivity of the sensor may be affected when environmental conditions such as temperature or humidity change, the correction information input unit (640) automatically adjusts the value of the sensor (200, 500) in accordance with such changes, thereby enabling the accuracy of the data to be maintained in real time.

[0090] The wireless transceiver (650) wirelessly transmits data collected from the flex sensor (200) and the temperature sensor (500) and receives data from the outside.

[0091] The analog signal processing unit (660) processes the analog signal collected from the sensor (200, 500) and converts it into a digital signal that the system can understand.

[0092] Analog signals collected from sensors (200, 500) often contain unnecessary noise, but the analog signal processing unit (660) can filter out this noise to generate more accurate and clean data. Through this, the system can process reliable data.

[0093] Additionally, if the signal collected from the sensor (200, 500) is fine or weak, the analog signal processing unit (660) can amplify it and transmit it to the data processing unit of the wireless data receiving unit (2000) described later.

[0094] In addition, the analog signal processing unit (660) can adjust the signal range, frequency band, etc. to correct non-linearity or distortion of the signal and increase the accuracy of the signal.

[0095] Next, the wireless data receiver (2000) receives data transmitted from the wearable device (1000) and transmits it to the cloud server (3000).

[0096] The wireless data receiving unit (2000) may include a wireless transmitting and receiving unit (2100), a data extraction unit (2200), a data processing unit (2300), a data display unit (2400), and a transmitting and receiving unit (2500).

[0097] The data extraction unit (2200) plays a role in helping to extract only the necessary parts from the collected data for processing or transmission. For example, when tracking only the chicken's body temperature and fluctuations in egg-laying pressure, only the relevant data can be extracted and transmitted to the cloud server (3000). This can reduce the amount of data to be stored in the cloud server (3000) and allow focus only on important information.

[0098] The data processing unit (2200) can perform its role when the wireless data receiving unit (2000) processes the data locally before transmitting the data directly to the cloud server (3000).

[0099] In addition, raw data may contain very large and unnecessary information, and the data processing unit (2200) can filter or preprocess this raw data to help transmit only meaningful information to the cloud server (3000). Through this, the data processing unit (2200) can reduce unnecessary data transmission and reduce network load.

[0100] The data display unit (2400) can display the collected data in real time if it is necessary to display it immediately, and can directly check and monitor the data locally before sending it to the cloud server (3000). This enables a rapid response and can be used effectively even when the cloud server (3000) cannot be accessed due to network errors, etc.

[0101] Next, the cloud server (3000) can safely store a vast amount of data collected from the wearable device unit (1000), analyze the data using a machine learning model, and perform various tasks such as identifying non-scattering and over-scattering and detecting abnormal signs.

[0102] The cloud server (3000) may include a transmitting / receiving unit (3100), a communication protocol interpretation unit (3200), a data extraction unit (3300), a data processing unit (3400), a correction information input unit (3500), and an alarm processing unit (3600).

[0103] The communication protocol interpretation unit (3200) is responsible for interpreting complex network protocols received from the wireless data receiving unit (2000). Since the cloud server (3000) receives data from various devices and networks, it must understand and interpret different network protocols and data formats; therefore, the communication protocol interpretation unit (3200) is responsible for converting complex protocols into standardized data.

[0104] The data extraction unit (3300) performs more sophisticated data extraction compared to the data extraction unit (2200) of the wireless data receiving unit (2000).

[0105] That is, data extraction in the wireless data receiving unit (2000) performs basic filtering to reduce the bandwidth of the wireless network, whereas the cloud server (3000) receives numerous data and performs comprehensive analysis based thereon, so data extraction in the cloud server (3000) performs data filtering for advanced analysis and pattern detection.

[0106] The data processing unit (3400) performs advanced analysis and machine learning-based predictions that cannot be processed by the wireless data receiving unit (2000).

[0107] That is, data processing at the wireless data receiver (2000) performs real-time data processing and basic calculations, whereas data processing at the cloud server (3000) performs large-scale data analysis and complex calculations to enable the derivation of more sophisticated conclusions.

[0108] The correction information input unit (3500) plays a role in performing more accurate data processing through big data-based correction.

[0109] That is, the correction information input unit (640) in the sensor data processing unit (600) performs basic correction tasks such as simple environmental correction, whereas the correction information input unit (3500) in the cloud server (3000) can perform corrections such as performing global-level correction by comparing data collected from multiple devices or monitoring sensor performance degradation over time over a long period.

[0110] The alarm processing unit (3600) is responsible for generating an alarm when abnormal signs in the chicken are detected. For example, it performs the function of warning when the chicken has an abnormal body temperature or egg-laying state.

[0111] Next, the control unit (4000) is responsible for the role of checking whether the egg-laying chickens are non-laying or over-laying chickens by having an administrator remotely access the cloud server (3000) or receive data from the cloud server (3000).

[0112] The control unit (4000) can be a mobile device (4100) or a PC (4200).

[0113] At this time, the mobile device (4100) can provide an interface for remote monitoring and control, and the PC (4200) can provide an interface for data analysis and system management.

[0115] Hereinafter, the process of detecting non-scattering and peroxide using the wearable-based non-scattering and peroxide detection device and the wearable-based non-scattering and peroxide detection system configured as described above will be explained with reference to the attached Fig. 5.

[0116] The manager equips the chickens inside the cages targeted for non-laying and over-laying hen detection with wearable-based non-laying and over-laying hen detection devices. At this time, the number of chickens targeted for non-laying and over-laying hen detection may be approximately 6 to 7. (S100)

[0117] At this time, a unique ID is assigned to each chicken and stored to enable individual management.

[0118] Afterwards, when the chicken lays an egg, the egg is discharged from the cloaca, and the interference member (221) of the flex sensor (200) corresponding to the cloaca is rotated and flipped back by the discharge pressure of the egg.

[0119] At this time, the flex sensor (200) detects the discharge pressure of the egg and transmits it to the sensor data processing unit (600). (S200) At this time, the temperature sensor (500) also detects the body temperature of the chicken and transmits it to the sensor data processing unit (600). (S210)

[0120] Next, the correction information input unit (640) of the sensor data processing unit (600) automatically corrects the data of the flex sensor (200) and temperature sensor (500) collected by the sensor data processing unit (600) by taking into account environmental conditions, the device attachment status, and the characteristics of the sensor itself (S300). Accordingly, the accuracy of identifying non-scattering and peroxide sensors can be increased.

[0121] Afterwards, the correction information input unit (640) transmits the corrected data to the comparison / calculation unit (620).

[0122] At this time, the comparison / calculation unit (620) comprehensively analyzes the collected data from the flex sensor (200) and the data from the temperature sensor (500) to determine whether scattering occurs. (S400)

[0123] Next, the sensor data processing unit (600) transmits the data analyzed as above to the wireless transceiver (2100) of the wireless data receiving unit (2000) through the wireless transceiver (650). (S500)

[0124] Afterwards, the wireless data receiver (2000) transmits the received data to the cloud server (3000).

[0125] At this time, the wireless data receiver (2000) can filter or preprocess raw data and transmit only meaningful data to the cloud server (3000). Additionally, the wireless data receiver (2000) can process the data immediately without sending it to the cloud server (3000) and allow the results to be verified by the administrator through the data display unit (2400).

[0126] Next, the cloud server (3000) performs more sophisticated analysis and prediction by integrating data collected from each device through large-scale data analysis and advanced processing collected from the wireless data receiver (2000), and functions such as communication protocol interpretation, data extraction, correction, and processing can be precisely managed at a global level. (S600)

[0127] Next, the administrator can receive processed non-laying hens and over-laying hens from the cloud server (3000) via a mobile device (4100) or PC (4200) to check the non-laying hens and over-laying hens in the cage, or directly access the cloud server (3000) to check the non-laying hens and over-laying hens.

[0128] Afterwards, the manager processes the identified non-scattering and superacidity levels, thereby completing the detection of non-scattering and superacidity levels using the wearable-based non-scattering and superacidity level detection device and system.

[0129] As explained above, the wearable-based non-laying hen and over-laying hen detection device and system of the present invention accurately detects the egg-laying pressure of individual chickens through a protective-type wearable part that does not feel unfamiliar to the chickens, thereby increasing the accuracy of identifying non-laying hens and over-laying hens, and enables more systematic and efficient egg-laying management by establishing a management system based on various biological information. Explanation of the symbols

[0130] 100: Wearable part 200: Flex sensor 210: Fixed bar 220: Rotating part 221: No interference 221a: Through hole 230: Elastic member 300: Connecting member 400: Fixing strap 500: Temperature sensor 600: Sensor data processing unit 610: Power supply unit 620: Comparison / Operation Unit 630: ID Storage Unit 640,3500: Correction information input unit 650,2100: Wireless transceiver unit 660: Analog signal processing unit 1000: Wearable device unit 2000: Wireless data receiver 2200, 3300: Data extraction unit 2300, 3400: Data processing unit 2400: Data display unit 2500, 3100: Transmitter / Receiver 3000: Cloud Server 3200: Communication protocol interpreter 3600: Alarm processing unit 4000: Control Center 4100: Mobile Device 4200: PC

Claims

Claim 1 A wearable-based non-laying hen and hyper-laying hen detection device comprising: a wearable portion formed to be in close contact with the back of a chicken; a flex sensor disposed around the cloaca of the chicken that detects the discharge pressure of the egg by being bent backward and restored by the pressure of the egg discharged from the cloaca of the chicken; and a connecting means connecting the wearable portion and the flex sensor. Claim 2 A wearable-based non-laying hen and peroxide detection device according to claim 1, wherein the wearable part is made of a soft material that can flexibly adapt to the body of a chicken. Claim 3 A wearable-based non-laying hen and hyper-coating hen detection device according to claim 1, wherein the wearable part includes a fixing strap that is fitted and coupled to both wings of the chicken. Claim 4 A wearable-based non-laying hen and hyperacidity detection device according to claim 1, wherein a connecting member is formed between the wearing part and the flex sensor to be in close contact with the body of a chicken. Claim 5 In paragraph 4, the above-mentioned connecting member is made of an elastic material, a wearable-based non-scattering and peroxide-based detection device. Claim 6 In claim 1, the flex sensor comprises: a fixed bar that is in close contact with the chicken above the cloaca of the chicken; a pivot part hinged to the end of the fixed bar and formed to be tilted in the direction of egg movement by the pressure of an egg discharged from the cloaca; and an elastic member formed between the pivot part and the fixed bar and having an elastic force that restores the pivot part, a wearable-based non-laying hen and hyper-laying hen detection device. Claim 7 A wearable-based non-scattering and peroxide-sensing device according to claim 6, wherein the rotating part further includes a ring-shaped interference member corresponding to the cloaca. Claim 8 A wearable-based non-laying hen and peroxide detection device according to claim 1, further comprising a temperature sensor for detecting the body temperature of the chicken. Claim 9 A wearable-based non-scattering and peroxide detection device according to claim 8, comprising a sensor data processing unit that processes data detected through the flex sensor and the temperature sensor, wherein the sensor data processing unit is configured to transmit the processed data to a control unit via wireless communication. Claim 10 In claim 9, the sensor data processing unit is formed to be mounted on the wearable part, a wearable-based non-scattering and peroxide-sensing device. Claim 11 A wearable device unit comprising a sensor data processing unit including a flex sensor for detecting the discharge pressure of eggs discharged from the cloaca of a chicken, a comparison / computation unit for collecting the discharge pressure of eggs detected through the flex sensor and analyzing it by comparing it with a reference pressure value, and a wireless transceiver unit for transmitting data processed by the comparison / computation unit; a wireless data receiving unit comprising a data processing unit for receiving data processed by the sensor data processing unit and filtering raw data, and a data display unit for visualizing and displaying the state of the chicken in real time; and a cloud server unit comprising a communication protocol interpretation unit for converting the processed data of the sensor data processing unit into standardized data through the wireless data receiving unit. Claim 12 In claim 11, the wearable device unit further includes a temperature sensor for detecting the body temperature of a chicken, and the comparison / computation unit collects the body temperature data of the chicken detected through the temperature sensor and analyzes it by comparing it with the chicken's reference body temperature, a wearable-based non-laying hen and hyper-laying hen detection system. Claim 13 In claim 12, the sensor data processing unit further includes a correction information input unit that corrects the error of the data detected through the flex sensor and the temperature sensor, a wearable-based non-scattering and peroxide detection system. Claim 14 (a) a step in which a manager puts a wearable unit on a chicken and places a flex sensor in the cloaca of the chicken; (b) a step in which the flex sensor is bent backward and then restored by the pressure of an egg discharged from the cloaca of the chicken, thereby detecting the discharge pressure of the egg; (c) a step in which a sensor data processing unit collects the discharge pressure data of the egg and determines whether it is a non-laying hen or an over-laying hen; and (d) a step in which the data determining whether it is a non-laying hen or an over-laying hen accumulated in the data processing unit is transmitted to a control unit, comprising a wearable-based method for detecting non-laying hens or over-laying hens. Claim 15 In claim 14, the above step (a) is a wearable-based method for detecting non-laying hens and overlaying hens, wherein each chicken in a cage in a rearing facility is fitted with a wearable and assigned an ID. Claim 16 A wearable-based method for detecting non-laying hens and hyper-laying hens according to claim 14, comprising the step of detecting the body temperature of the chicken and determining whether it is a non-laying hen or a hyper-laying hen based on the body temperature data of the chicken accumulated together with the egg discharge pressure data.

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