Automated Lactation Management System with Sensor-Driven Display
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing manual systems for managing lactating animals are time-consuming for maintenance and updates, lacking efficient correlation between reproduction and lactation stages, and do not provide a clear graphical overview of animal states.
Innovation Solution
A device with automated sensor data processing and electronic display for correlating reproduction and lactation stages, using graphical representations on an electronic display to highlight deviations and track animal states over time, incorporating various sensor data for improved herd management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If manual estrus disks are used for animal management, then a quick overview of the entire herd is provided, but system maintenance and updates are very time demanding
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical estrus disk system with an automated electronic system that uses sensors, processors, and display devices. The mechanical manual updating process is substituted with automated electronic data collection and processing, eliminating the need for manual disk rotation and peg positioning while maintaining comprehensive herd tracking capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs self-updating through automated sensor data collection and processing. The electronic display device automatically receives and processes data from sensors, updating animal status information without requiring manual intervention. The system monitors and tracks animal states autonomously, eliminating the time-consuming manual maintenance required by traditional estrus disks.
2Device complexity
If manual updating of animal status is performed, then system complexity is reduced, but productivity and accuracy of tracking are lowered
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual tracking mechanisms with automated electronic systems including sensors, processors, and display devices. This substitution increases automation while managing complexity through integrated electronic components that work together to provide efficient and accurate animal status tracking without manual intervention.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates feedback mechanisms where sensors continuously monitor animal status and automatically update the display device. This closed-loop feedback system ensures accurate and up-to-date tracking of animal reproduction and lactation stages, improving productivity while maintaining manageable system complexity through automated information flow.
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AI summary
Method and device for the management of lactating animals wherein the reproduction stage of an animal is correlated with the lactation stage of the animal. A state of the animal is determined by means of automatically obtained sensor data. The state of the animal is graphically illustrated.