Multi-parameter environmental station with internet of things communication sensors for integrated biodiversity monitoring under a project management and carbon credit trading platform

Abstract

The present application for an innovation patent involves an environmental multi-parameter station (EMA) that allows the real-time measurement of carbon stock above and below ground as well as biodiversity (flora and fauna), through a variety of sensors and cameras constantly monitoring defined parameters, controlled and inspected remotely by a web and mobile platform, thereby enabling the commercialization of carbon credit, including a GPS (Global Position System) sensor used for station georeferencing. This patent is focused on the fields of the Internet of things, biodiversity, engineering, project management, sustainability and biodiversity.

Description

[0001] MULTI-PARAMETER ENVIRONMENTAL STATION WITH INTERNET OF THINGS COMMUNICATION SENSORS FOR INTEGRATED BIODIVERSITY MONITORING UNDER A PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND CARBON CREDIT TRADING PLATFORM

[0002] BRIEF SUMMARY AND INVENTION FIELD

[0003]

[0001] The present application for an innovation patent involves an environmental multiparameter station (EMA) that allows for real-time measurement of the amount of carbon stored above and below the ground through a mathematical model designed for this purpose, as well as the registration of existing biodiversity in real time, through a variety of sensors and cameras that constantly monitor the parameters defined, controlled and inspected remotely by a web and mobile platform. This technology enables greater accuracy in carbon measurement data and biodiversity registration, thereby increasing the quality and integrity of the credits generated for commercialization. This patent is focused on the field of Internet of things, biodiversity, engineering, project management, sustainability, biodiversity and combating climate change.

[0004] INVENTION BACKGROUND

[0005] [2] The Environmental Multiparameter Station (EMA) invention patent involves an advanced monitoring platform that collects and analyzes a wide range of biodiversity data in real time. This station plays a crucial role in understanding and sustainably managing the environment, providing valuable insights into phenomena such as plant health and growth, climate, water resources, and more. The environmental multi-parameter station (EMA) is subject to several fundamental objectives and applications. It seeks to comprehensively monitor environmental conditions, detect trends and patterns, as well as identify potential problems or threats. This information is essential for making informed decisions regarding environmental and carbon credit project management, biodiversity conservation planning, agriculture, forest prevention, and more.

[0006] [3] Remote environmental monitoring occurs through real-time monitoring of parameters such as air quality, pollutant levels, temperature, humidity, UV radiation and others. Accurate and reliable data collection can be used for studies in scientific, environmental, climate, ecological and sustainability research, and this information is crucial in supporting decision-making for public policy purposes, natural resource management and carbon credit projects. This remote environmental monitoring allows us to analyze important parameters in measurement of the absorption of existing carbon in biodiversity with extreme effectiveness through the use of high level technology, encompassing the use of an online platform with connection to loT devices through the Internet as well as the use of blockchain technology and artificial intelligence algorithms to provide information security and traceability of carbon credits (tokens) that are generated and commercialized.

[0007] PRIOR ART

[0008] [4] Document BR 10 2023 027057 3 "PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLATFORM IN COMMUNICATION WITH THE INTERNET OF THINGS SYSTEM FOR MONITORING AND COMMERCIALIZATION OF CARBON CREDITS USING BLOCKCHAIN" is known to be part of the state of the art and was published on 12 / 21 / 2023. Its abstract includes the following: "The present invention comprises a patent application for a digital platform used to manage projects that generate carbon credits in which users receive carbon credits according to the environmental impact of these projects. This invention also comprises a system in which sensors monitor environmental data for such projects. Data obtained by the sensors and processed by the system are sent to the platform, so that it can be verified by a user to analyze continuation of the project monitored by the system. The platform also provides a means of buying and selling these carbon credits, using blockchain technology for the certification of such transactions and a carbon credit calculator to be obtained by carrying out carbon credit projects on user properties. This patent is intended for use in the area of creating carbon credit projects and carbon credit transactions." This document describes a project management platform used for the commercialization of carbon credits, which operates together with a multi-parameter environmental station subject of the patent to be claimed, given that it is an equipment that will read and complement this platform. OBJECTIVES AND ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION

[0009] [5] The invention patent describes a multi-parameter station composed of dedicated hardware, firmware, sensors, cameras and a wireless interface, categorized as an Internet of Things device, which will transmit data collected and translated by the sensors. The device in question may be applied in the field in relation to forests, which will measure the health and growth of plants, as well as monitor fauna through real-time measurements.

[0010] [6] The objectives of the patent are described below:

[0011] • Development and technological innovation in an environmental multiparameter station (EMA) allows for real-time measurement of plant health and growth and biodiversity through means of sensors;

[0012] • Development of communication, interaction, and remote connection of sensors through the web application (platform) that makes use of services over the Internet;

[0013] • Development of the ecosystem with actors in the area and the exchange of data and information between applications related and directed to each sector, which includes managers, administrators and farmers, certification bodies, maintaining relationships internally within the Database;

[0014] • Database storage to be made available online, including biodiversity data, carbon measurements, exponential forest balance, among others) and data related to the signals captured by devices, which makes it possible to monitor the entire development of measurements for indefinite periods of time and perform a retroactive search of such measurements, as well as to insert new data, which will be made available online in a safe and distinct manner through the validation and authentication of users, i.e., system actors;

[0015] • Remotely read signals from multiple sensors simultaneously and promote remote connection through alerts sent from the Web server to the central panel through email and SMS, in addition to App alerts; • Integration of the communication platform with multiparameter environmental stations providing access to project actors (rural landowners, validators, certification bodies, buyers and sellers of carbon credits);

[0016] • Market development through the collection of requirements (application, sale and certification), prospecting, development of promotional material, development of distribution and commercialization channels;

[0017] • Development of intelligent algorithms through advanced machine learning techniques (artificial intelligence) and digital signal processing.

[0018] GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0019] [7] The invention patent application comprises a multi-parameter station equipped with a variety of sensors that monitor parameters such as soil pH, soil and air temperature, air humidity, atmospheric pressure, wind speed, luminosity, strain gauges, as well as NDVI and EVI spectral cameras, motion and sound sensors (bioacoustics). These sensors and cameras are connected to hardware through an embedded operating system and firmware in order to send data wirelessly ( Wi-Fi) and are remotely monitored through the web and mobile platform.

[0020] DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES

[0021] [8] The invention will be described in detail, and, in order to provide a better understanding, the following presentations of the attached drawings is provided:

[0022] Figure 1 : Schematic view of the multi-parameter environmental station;

[0023] Figure 2: Diagram of remote sensing and monitoring module with dedicated hardware for multi-parameter environmental station.

[0024] DETAILED TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

[0025] [9] The MULTI-PARAMETER ENVIRONMENTAL STATION WITH INTERNET OF THINGS COMMUNICATION SENSORS FOR BIODIVERSITY MONITORING INTEGRATED INTO A PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND CARBON CREDIT COMMERCIALIZATION PLATFORM is an environmental multi-parameter station containing (1 ) a structure (E) containing a lightning rod (2) and signaler (3) at the upper end, just below opposite rods (H), one of which contains a solar panel (PS) and antenna (A) with satellite internet connection; in the central part of the structure (E) of the environmental multi-parameter station (1 ), cameras (4) and sensors (5) controlled through a dedicated hardware (HW) are installed which will performing monitoring control and are powered by batteries (B) together with frequency inverter (F); at the base of the structure (1 ), a series of sensors (6) are installed dedicated for monitoring above and below ground and fauna, including a GPS sensor (Global Position System) for station georeferencing and installed grounding (T) for electrical discharges, supported by support rods (HS). The entire station perimeter is protected by a fence (C), limiting access to wildlife and to authorized persons.

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[0010] Figure 2 presents a diagram of the dedicated hardware (HW) that constitutes a battery-powered (B) microcontroller (M) that is responsible for monitoring the entire information input and output system, through sensors (5 and 6) and cameras (4) sending data to a digital signal processor (PDS). This processor communicates with a microcontroller (M), feeding it information collected through predefined parameters; once collected, data are sent via satellite Internet, maintaining real-time monitoring, as well as Wi-Fi (WF) and Bluetooth (BT) modules in close connections, while also performing station (1 ) calibration (AC) at certain periods.

[0027]

[0011] Using sensing and spectral cameras, the environment analyzed will be used in the metaverse, and users can view a three-dimensional environment and the development of fauna and flora in real time.

Claims

CLAIMS1) MULTI-PARAMETER ENVIRONMENTAL STATION WITH INTERNET OF THINGS COMMUNICATION SENSORS FOR BIODIVERSITY MONITORING INTEGRATED INTO A PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND CARBON CREDIT COMMERCIALIZATION PLATFORM is an environmental multi-parameter station containing (1 ) a structure (E) containing a lightning rod (2) and signaler (3) at the upper end, just below opposite rods (H), one of which contains a solar panel (PS) and antenna (A) with a satellite Internet connection; cameras (4) and sensors (5) controlled by a dedicated hardware (HW) which will provide monitoring control including a GPS sensor (Global Position System) for station georeferencing, powered by batteries (B) together with frequency inverter (F); at the base of the structure (1 ), a set of sensors (6) dedicated to monitoring soil and flora, and grounding (T) for electrical discharges, supported by support rods (HS). The entire station perimeter is protected by a fence (C).2) ENVIRONMENTAL MULTIPARAMETER STATION WITH INTERNET OF THINGS COMMUNICATING SENSORS FOR BIODIVERSITY MONITORING INTEGRATED IN A PROJECT MANAGEMENT and CARBON CREDIT TRADING PLATFORM, according to claim 1 , characterized by a dedicated hardware (HW) that constitutes a battery-powered (B) microcontroller (M) responsible for monitoring the entire information input and output system, through sensors (5 and 6) and cameras (4) that send data to a digital signal processor (PDS), communicating with a microcontroller (M) and feeding it with information collected under predefined parameters; once collected, these data are sent via satellite Internet, maintaining real-time monitoring, as well as Wi-Fi (WF) and Bluetooth (BT) modules on close connections, as well as performing station (CA) calibration (1 ) during certain periods.

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