Method for displaying remaining feed amount in feed bin and remaining feed amount management server

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for displaying a remaining feed amount in a feed bin and a remaining feed amount management server. A method for displaying a remaining feed amount of a remaining feed amount management server, according to an embodiment of the present invention, comprises: a remaining feed amount calculation step of calculating a remaining amount of feed by collecting measurement information of the feed at preset time intervals from a measurement device installed in a feed bin; a graph generation step of generating a time-series graph by using the remaining amount information of the feed; and a marker insertion step of inserting, into the graph, a marker indicating a feed stock-in time point by using opening information of the feed bin collected from the measurement device.

Description

Method for displaying remaining feed in feed bins and feed remaining amount management server

[0001] The present invention relates to a method for displaying the remaining feed quantity of a feed bin and a feed quantity management server, and more specifically, to a technology that can manage the time when feed is received into the feed bin by more clearly displaying it.

[0002] Managing the timing of feed replenishment is crucial for calculating the remaining amount of feed in a bin. This is also important for understanding feed consumption patterns for each bin. Previously, users determined the feed quantity by visually inspecting the bin through a glass window. Consequently, it was difficult to accurately predict the timing of feed replenishment.

[0003] Among the prior art, Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2022-0040823 (published on March 31, 2022) relates to a wireless data transmission method and device for analyzing feed inventory and consumption, and is characterized by technical features including a weight sensor on each leg of a feed bin, a first module for collecting weight values ​​output from the weight sensor, a second module for transmitting information collected from the weight sensor to a server, a third module for analyzing the collected weight data to determine the time of entry and transmitting the information to a user, and a communication network.

[0004] However, there are limitations in that installing load cells in feed bins increases costs and makes maintenance difficult in the event of a breakdown later.

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a method for displaying the remaining feed quantity in a feed bin and a feed quantity management server that can calculate the remaining feed quantity in the feed bin, display the remaining quantity information as a graph, and insert and display the time of feed entry as a marker.

[0006] In addition, the purpose is to provide a feed bin remaining quantity display method and a feed remaining quantity management server that can determine whether to insert a marker or correct its position by utilizing the rate of change of a graph based on remaining quantity information at the time of receiving.

[0007] In addition, the purpose is to provide a method for displaying the remaining feed quantity of a feed bin and a feed quantity management server that maps the remaining quantity information onto a map using the location information of the feed bin.

[0008] A method for displaying the remaining amount of feed in a feed remaining amount management server according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a feed remaining amount calculation step of calculating the remaining amount of feed by collecting measurement information of the feed at a preset time interval from a measuring device installed in a feed bin; a graph generation step of generating a time series graph using the remaining amount information of the feed; and a marker insertion step of inserting a marker indicating the time of entry of the feed into the graph using the opening information of the feed bin collected from the measuring device.

[0009] In addition, the feed remaining amount calculation step can calculate the remaining amount of feed by using distance information obtained by measuring the distance to the reference point while the measuring device outputs a laser to the feed to mark the reference point, and image information regarding the feed while the reference point is marked.

[0010] In addition, the marker insertion step may insert the marker when the rate of change of the graph according to the remaining amount information at the time of receiving exceeds a preset value, and remove the marker when the rate of change of the graph is less than the preset value.

[0011] In addition, the method may further include a map information generation step of mapping and displaying the remaining amount information for the feed bin on the map information using the location information of the feed bin.

[0012] Meanwhile, a feed remaining quantity management server according to another embodiment of the present invention includes a communication unit, a processor, a database, and an input / output unit, wherein the processor collects measurement information of the feed from a measuring device installed in the feed bin at a preset time interval to calculate the remaining quantity of the feed, generates a time series graph using the remaining quantity information of the feed, and inserts a marker indicating the time of entry of the feed into the graph using the opening information of the feed bin collected from the measuring device.

[0013] Accordingly, the remaining amount of feed in the feed bin can be calculated and the remaining amount information displayed as a graph, while the time of feed entry can be inserted and displayed as a marker.

[0014] In addition, the insertion of a marker or the position can be corrected by utilizing the rate of change of the graph based on the remaining quantity information at the time of receipt.

[0015] In addition, remaining quantity information can be mapped onto a map using the location information of the feed bin.

[0016] Figure 1 is a configuration diagram of a feed residue measurement system in a feed bin.

[0017] FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of a feed residue management server according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 3 is a flowchart of a method for displaying the remaining feed amount in a feed bin of a feed remaining amount management server according to Figure 2.

[0019] Figure 4 is an example diagram illustrating how remaining amount information is displayed as a graph according to the feed remaining amount display method according to Figure 3.

[0020] FIG. 5 is an example diagram illustrating the display of the first remaining amount information and the second remaining amount information among the feed remaining amount display methods according to FIG. 3.

[0021] Figure 6 is an example diagram illustrating the correction of the position of a marker on a graph among the feed remaining amount display methods according to Figure 3.

[0022] Figures 7 and 8 are example diagrams to explain the addition of a map information generation step to the feed remaining amount display method according to Figure 3.

[0023] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. The terms used are selected considering their functions in the embodiments, and their meanings may vary depending on the intent of the user or operator, or case law. Therefore, the meaning of the terms used in the embodiments described below shall follow the definitions specifically defined in this specification if such definitions exist, and shall be interpreted according to the meaning generally recognized by those skilled in the art if no specific definitions exist.

[0024]

[0025] FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a feed remaining amount measurement system in a feed bin, and FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of a feed remaining amount management server according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the feed bin (10), measuring device (20), and feed remaining amount management server (100) are included.

[0027] The feed bin (10) accommodates feed (1). The feed bin (10) may be designed so that feed (1) is injected through an upper cover. A certain amount of feed (1) is discharged through an outlet at the bottom of the feed bin (10). A measuring device (20) is installed inside the feed bin (10). In this case, it is preferable that the measuring device (20) be installed in the inner direction of the cover of the feed bin (10). The shape and size of the feed bin (10) can be formed in various types according to the user's design.

[0028] A measuring device (20) is installed inside a feed bin (10) to measure distance information or image information regarding the feed (1). The measuring device (20) can set the position of the center of the feed (1) by emitting a laser, and then acquire image information using a distance information camera with a LiDAR sensor. In this case, the measuring device (20) communicates with the feed remaining quantity management server (100) to transmit distance information or image information in real time.

[0029] The measuring device (20) may also generate opening information when the cover of the feed bin (10) is opened and transmit it to the feed remaining amount management server (100). In this case, the measuring device (20) may include a tilt sensor, an illuminance sensor, an acceleration sensor, etc., and may be mounted on the cover of the feed bin (10) to generate opening information when it is opened. This is to notify the feed remaining amount management server (100) by transmitting the time when the cover is opened when feed (1) is injected into the feed bin (10).

[0030] The feed remaining quantity management server (100) communicates with the measuring device (20) and displays the feed remaining quantity. The feed remaining quantity management server (100) obtains distance information from the feed inside the feed bin and image information of the top of the feed from the measuring device (20) to calculate the current feed remaining quantity. The feed remaining quantity management server (100) generates a graph of the feed remaining quantity and displays it in a time series. In this case, information on the opening of the feed bin (10) cover is collected from the measuring device (20), and markers are inserted and displayed on the graph.

[0031]

[0032] Referring to FIG. 2, a feed remaining amount management server (100) according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a communication unit (110), a processor (120), a database (130), and an input / output unit (140).

[0033] The communication unit (110) communicates with other devices or communication networks and can be implemented with various communication technologies. That is, Wi-Fi, WCDMA (Wideband CDMA), HSDPA (High Speed ​​Downlink Packet Access), HSUPA (High Speed ​​Uplink Packet Access), HSPA (High Speed ​​Packet Access), Mobile WiMAX, WiBro, LTE (Long Term Evolution), Bluetooth, infrared communication (IrDA, infrared data association), NFC (Near Field Communication), Zigbee, wireless LAN technology, etc. can be applied.

[0034] For example, the communication unit (110) enables the processor (120) to communicate with the user terminal (30) and transmit and receive various data. In addition, when providing services connected to the Internet, it may follow TCP / IP (Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol), which is a standard protocol for information transmission on the Internet.

[0035] The processor (120) may be a general-purpose CPU (Central Processing Unit), a microprocessor, an ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit), or one or more integrated circuits for controlling program execution in the solution of the present application. The processor (120) generally controls the communication unit (110), the database (120), and the input / output unit (140). Here, the processor (120) may be connected to the communication unit (110), the database (120), and the input / output unit (140) using a communication bus such as a Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) bus, an Extended Industry Standard Architecture (EISA) bus, etc.

[0036] The database (130) stores and collects various data used to provide a method for displaying the remaining amount of feed in a feed bin according to an embodiment of the present invention. This database (130) may include at least one type of storage medium among flash memory type, hard disk type, multimedia card micro type, card type memory (e.g., SD or XD memory), RAM (Random Access Memory, RAM), SRAM (Static Random Access Memory), ROM (ReadOnly Memory, ROM), EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable ReadOnly Memory), PROM (Programmable ReadOnly Memory), magnetic memory, magnetic disk, and optical disk, but is not limited thereto and may include any medium capable of storing data.

[0037] The input / output unit (140) specifically includes an output device and an input device, and the output device communicates with the processor (120) and can display information or output voice in a plurality of ways. For example, the output device may be an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), an LED (Light Emitting Diode) display, an OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) display, a speaker, etc. The input device communicates with the processor (120) and can receive user input in a plurality of ways. For example, the input device may be a mouse, a keyboard, a touch screen, or a sensing device.

[0038]

[0039] FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a method for displaying the remaining feed quantity in a feed bin of a feed quantity management server according to FIG. 2, FIG. 4 is an example diagram for explaining that the remaining quantity information is displayed as a graph according to the method for displaying the remaining feed quantity according to FIG. 3, FIG. 5 is an example diagram for explaining that the first remaining quantity information and the second remaining quantity information are displayed according to the method for displaying the remaining feed quantity according to FIG. 3, and FIG. 6 is an example diagram for explaining that the position of a marker on a graph is corrected according to the method for displaying the remaining feed quantity according to FIG. 3.

[0040] Referring to FIGS. 3 to 6, a method for displaying the remaining feed amount of a feed bin of a feed remaining amount management server according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a feed remaining amount calculation step (S110), a graph generation step (S120), and a marker insertion step (S130).

[0041] The feed remaining quantity calculation step (S110) calculates the remaining amount of feed by collecting feed measurement information from a measuring device installed inside the feed bin at a preset time interval. Here, the measuring device may be formed on the inner side of the feed bin cover or on the inner wall of the feed bin. The measuring device measures distance information or image information regarding the feed inside the feed bin and transmits it to the feed remaining quantity management server. The feed remaining quantity calculation step (S110) calculates the remaining amount of feed based on the measurement information from the measuring device. This feed remaining quantity information is managed as measured data.

[0042] For example, the feed remaining quantity calculation step (S110) collects distance information measured by measuring the distance to the reference point while the measuring device outputs a laser to the feed to mark the reference point, and image information regarding the feed with the reference point marked, as measurement information. The feed remaining quantity calculation step (S110) calculates the feed remaining quantity by estimating the stacking height using the stacking pattern of the feed quantity according to the image information with the reference point marked and the distance information to the reference point. The feed remaining quantity calculation step (S110) stores and manages the calculated feed remaining quantity information in a time series.

[0043] Additionally, the feed remaining amount calculation step (S110) may generate first remaining amount information of feed based on measurement information collected from a measuring device, and second remaining amount information calculated by learning image information collected from the measuring device using machine learning. In this case, the first remaining amount information is information measured through the weight information of the feed bin, distance information from the feed inside the feed bin, etc. The second remaining amount information is information regarding the remaining amount of feed estimated by comparing it with previously learned image information of feed based on image information of feed inside the feed bin. These first remaining amount information and second remaining amount information are used to compare the measured remaining amount information of feed with the learned and estimated remaining amount information of feed.

[0044]

[0045] The graph generation step (S120) generates a time-series graph using the remaining feed information. The graph generation step (S120) converts the remaining feed information in a table format into a graph and displays it. Here, the graph may be bar graph or line graph, but is not necessarily limited to these. The graph generation step (S120) displays the change in the remaining feed information according to the time-series change. The graph generation step (S120) converts the remaining feed information calculated based on the measurement information of the measuring device into a graph in real time and displays it. This graph allows the remaining feed information to be easily checked visually through the user terminal (30).

[0046] Additionally, the graph generation step (S120) can integrate or separate graphs based on various conditions, such as by feed bin, region, or time period. This is intended to allow the user to check the remaining amount information of the feed bins individually or comprehensively to facilitate management. The graph generation step (S120) may also group feed bins managed by the same business operator and provide a grouped graph. This is intended to allow users of a business operator who owns multiple feed bins to manage the entire collection in an integrated manner.

[0047] In addition, the graph generation step (S120) can generate the first remaining amount information and the second remaining amount information as time-series graphs as shown in FIG. 5. For example, the first remaining amount information can be generated as a bar graph, and the second remaining amount information can be generated as a line graph. Here, the first remaining amount information is information measured through the weight information of the feed bin, distance information from the feed inside the feed bin, etc., and the second remaining amount information is information regarding the remaining amount of feed estimated by comparing it with previously learned image information of the feed based on image information of the feed inside the feed bin. This allows the difference between the measured value and the estimated value to be visually confirmed by overlapping the first remaining amount information and the second remaining amount information.

[0048]

[0049] The marker insertion step (S130) inserts a marker (M) indicating the time of feed entry into a graph using the feed bin opening information collected from the measuring device. For example, the marker (M) may be a graphic added to the graph in the form of a point, but the displayed form can be changed to various forms according to the user's settings. The measuring device is mounted on the cover of the feed bin and can transmit the opening information to the remaining amount information management server when a pre-set movement is exceeded by the motion sensor. The opening information indicates the state in which the cover of the feed bin is open. This utilizes the fact that the cover of the feed bin is opened to inject feed into the feed bin.

[0050] Additionally, the marker insertion step (S130) inserts a marker (M) when the rate of change of the graph according to the remaining amount information at the time of receiving exceeds a preset value. The marker insertion step (S130) removes the marker (M) when the rate of change of the graph is less than the preset value. This is to prevent cases where the time of receiving the feed and the change in the remaining amount information do not coincide. In other words, it is possible to prevent the marker (M) from being inserted even when the feed bin cover is open and feed is not injected.

[0051] More specifically, the marker insertion step (S130) determines whether the rate of change of the graph according to the remaining amount information within a preset time interval before and after the time of receipt exceeds a preset value. This is to correct the time of receipt to the time of change if the remaining amount information does not match at the time of receipt. In FIG. 6, (a) shows the state before modifying the marker (M), and (b) shows the state after modifying the marker (M). In this case, if the position of the marker (M) is changed, a data log regarding this can be stored. Accordingly, the marker (M) is inserted only when the feed is actually injected into the feed bin and the remaining amount information changes by exceeding the preset value, allowing the user to more accurately check the time of receipt of the feed.

[0052]

[0053] Figures 7 and 8 are example diagrams to explain the addition of a map information generation step to the feed remaining amount display method according to Figure 3.

[0054] Referring to FIGS. 7 and 8, the method for displaying the remaining feed amount of a feed bin of a feed remaining amount management server according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a map information generation step.

[0055] The map information generation step utilizes the location information of the feed bins to map and display the remaining quantity information for each bin on a map. The map information can be generated based on location data using GPS. In this case, the location information of the feed bins is mapped onto the map, and clicking on the corresponding bin may open a pop-up window or link that allows users to check the remaining feed quantity information. The map information may be satellite imagery or Street View data. It is preferable that this map information be stored in advance. Accordingly, the remaining quantity information of feed bins in various regions can be easily checked through the map information.

[0056] Additionally, the map information generation step can provide information on the remaining quantity of a feed bin when the feed bin is photographed by the user terminal (30). When the feed bin is photographed by the user terminal (30), the map information generation step analyzes the location information and image on the photographed information to determine whether it matches a previously registered feed bin. If a feed bin matching the photographed information exists, the map information generation step can provide the current remaining quantity information in a table or graph. This is intended to allow easy verification of the remaining quantity of the feed bin at the site simply by photographing the feed bin.

[0057]

[0058] Meanwhile, the method for displaying the remaining feed quantity of a feed bin of a feed remaining quantity management server according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include an inventory prediction step.

[0059] The inventory forecasting stage predicts the depletion time of feed based on remaining quantity information. For example, the inventory forecasting stage can predict the depletion time based on the rate of change in the remaining quantity information of the corresponding feed bin. The inventory forecasting stage analyzes the depletion pattern based on the rate of change in the remaining quantity information of the feed bin. The feed depletion pattern is learned through an artificial intelligence module and used to generate a depletion model. The inventory forecasting stage generates a depletion model for each feed bin to predict the depletion time of the feed in a specific feed bin.

[0060] In this case, the graph generation step (S120) can display the time of feed depletion according to the depletion model through a graph. The graph generation step (S120) can display the graph for remaining amount information and the graph for predicted remaining amount information according to the time of depletion as a single graph by separating them. In this case, the graph for remaining amount information and the graph for predicted remaining amount information can be displayed by distinguishing colors. The graph generation step (S120) can generate a graph for predicted remaining amount information according to a preset time, or generate a graph up to the point where the remaining amount information falls below a preset value. This is intended to allow the user to intuitively check the time of feed depletion in the feed bin.

[0061] The inventory forecasting stage predicts the depletion time of feed inventory by learning from multiple order data regarding feed. For example, the inventory forecasting stage can collect user order information and learn from it to generate a purchasing model based on purchasing patterns. Such a purchasing model can be configured based on time, period, weather, freshness, raw materials, etc. Based on the purchasing model, the inventory forecasting stage can predict the seller's inventory. The inventory forecasting stage predicts the depletion time of the seller's feed inventory and provides this information to the business support management system. Accordingly, the seller can predict the depletion time of inventory based on the purchasing model that changes daily, making inventory management easier.

[0062] Furthermore, the inventory forecasting stage can also predict the timing of inventory purchases by reflecting feed futures prices or stock price information of raw material suppliers. Here, futures prices or stock price information include whether the relevant company's stock price has risen or fallen over a pre-set period, as well as the magnitude of such fluctuation. The inventory forecasting stage can also provide notifications to secure additional inventory if the stock price of a feed raw material supplier falls below a pre-set threshold, anticipating difficulties in raw material supply. This is intended to predict the timing of inventory depletion by anticipating raw material supply shortages, utilizing the fact that stock price information of domestic or overseas companies fluctuates ahead of market conditions.

[0063]

[0064] Although the present invention has been described above with reference to preferred embodiments described with reference to the drawings, it is not limited thereto. Accordingly, the present invention should be interpreted by the description of the claims, which is intended to encompass obvious variations derivable from the described embodiments.

Claims

1. Regarding the method of displaying the remaining feed quantity on the remaining feed quantity management server, A feed remaining amount calculation step that calculates the remaining amount of feed by collecting feed measurement information at a preset time interval from a measuring device installed in the feed bin; A graph generation step for generating a time series graph using the remaining amount information of the above feed; and A method for indicating the remaining amount of feed in a feed bin, comprising a marker insertion step of inserting a marker indicating the time of entry of the feed into a graph using the opening information of the feed bin collected from the measuring device.

2. In Paragraph 1, The above feed remaining amount calculation step is, A method for displaying the remaining amount of feed in a feed bin, wherein the measuring device outputs a laser to the feed to indicate a reference point, and distance information obtained by measuring the distance to the reference point, and image information regarding the feed with the reference point indicated, are used to calculate the remaining amount of the feed.

3. In Paragraph 1 or 2, The above marker insertion step is, A method for displaying the remaining feed quantity of a feed bin, wherein if the rate of change of the graph according to the remaining quantity information at the time of receiving the above exceeds a preset value, the marker is inserted, and if the rate of change of the graph is less than the preset value, the marker is removed.

4. In Paragraph 1 or 2, A method for displaying the remaining amount of feed in a feed bin, further comprising a map information generation step of mapping and displaying the remaining amount information for the feed bin on a map information using the location information of the feed bin.

5. Includes a communication unit, a processor, a database, and an input / output unit, but, The above processor is, A feed remaining quantity management server that collects feed measurement information from a measuring device installed in a feed bin at a preset time interval to calculate the remaining quantity of the feed, generates a time series graph using the remaining quantity information of the feed, and inserts a marker indicating the time of entry of the feed into the graph using the opening information of the feed bin collected from the measuring device.

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