JP2002108187A - Data collection method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a data collection method which enables a user to collect and study ecological data of insects, plants, etc., in an actual natural environment without destroying the ecosystem or the natural environment. SOLUTION: Plural pieces of originating means 1... which originate a prescribed discrimination signal are set at collection points of respective natural things like insects or plants in a collection area. Each natural thing collector M is made to carry a portable collection means 19 which can receive the discrimination signal originated from the originating means 1 and in which ecological data of natural things living at collection points in the collection area is stored. The collector M searches the collection point where each originating means 1 is set in the collection area and turns the portable collection means 19 toward relevant originating means 1 to receive the signal, and then ecological data corresponding to the signal is converted into a picture and/or sound by the portable collection means 19 and is stored there.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a collection of insects, plants, etc., in a place where insects, plants, etc. inhabit, rather than actually collecting the insects, plants, etc. The present invention relates to a data collection method in which a viewer can collect animal data and exhibit data in a zoo or a museum.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, in school outdoor learning and homework making during summer vacation, there is a case where insects and plants are collected by going out into a natural environment such as forests, grasslands and rivers. I was taking it home and checking it in an insect book or a plant book. In school excursions and free learning, students go to aquariums, zoos, and museums to see actual animals and exhibits (academic materials, etc.) to gain knowledge.

[0003]

However, recently, there has been an increasing trend toward nature conservation, and there has been concern that such a large number of people collecting insects and plants may lead to destruction of ecosystems and the natural environment. . In addition, it was difficult for amateurs to prepare specimens so as not to corrode collected insects and plants, and they were discarded, and sometimes it was difficult to distinguish them even by examining them in picture books. On the other hand, when viewing animals and exhibits at aquariums, zoos and museums, the knowledge gained is temporary and is often forgotten over time.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to collect and learn ecological data of insects and plants in a real natural environment without destroying the ecosystem and the natural environment. It is an object of the present invention to provide a data collection method that can deepen knowledge by collecting animal data and exhibit data in a museum or a museum.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above object, a data collecting method according to the present invention comprises a plurality of transmitting means for transmitting a predetermined identification signal, wherein insects and plants are provided in a collecting area. And the like, and is capable of receiving the identification signal transmitted from the transmitting means, and stores the ecological data of the natural product living at the collection point in the collection area. The portable collection means is carried by each collector of the natural object, and the collector searches for the collection point where each of the transmission means is installed in the collection area, and directs the portable collection means to the corresponding transmission means to generate the signal. , The biological data corresponding to the signal is visualized and / or voiced by the portable collection means, and further stored.

At this time, it is desirable that the collection area is a facility such as a natural park or a botanical garden. In addition, while setting the reception range of the portable collection means to a narrow angle, the portable collection means has a collection button, and in a state where the identification signal from the transmitting means is received by the portable collection means, for a predetermined period immediately after the reception. It is also possible to set so that the signal is stored only when the collection button is pressed within this time.

It is also preferable that the ecological data corresponding to the identification signal stored and accumulated in the portable collecting means is printed out by an output means and / or stored in a storage medium. Further, the points may be added by receiving and storing the identification signal transmitted from the transmitting means by the portable collecting means, and the total points may be printed out after the data collection is completed.

A plurality of transmitting means for transmitting a predetermined identification signal can be installed at a viewing point such as an aquarium or a zoo or a viewing point of a museum, and can receive the identification signal transmitted from the transmitting means. The portable collection means in which the animal data of the animal present at the viewing point or the exhibit data of the exhibit present at the viewing point is stored is carried by each viewer, and the viewer transmits to the transmitting means. By receiving the above-mentioned signal toward the portable collecting means, animal data or exhibit data corresponding to the signal may be visualized and / or voiced by the portable collecting means and further stored. .

At this time, it is also preferable that the animal data or the exhibit data corresponding to the identification signal stored and accumulated in the portable collecting means be printed out and / or stored in a storage medium by the output means.

[0010]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings showing embodiments.

As shown in FIG. 1, a data collection method according to the present invention is a method for collecting natural objects such as insects and plants in a facility such as a natural park or a botanical garden managed by a country, a prefecture, or a municipal government. Instead of exploring and actually collecting these natural objects, they collect the ecological data of the natural objects.

More specifically, FIG. 1 schematically shows an example of a collection area such as a natural park or a botanical garden. In this collection area, for example, a river 40 and a pond (or swamp) 41 are densely packed. Inhabiting plant area 42, Inhabiting plant area 43 around the riverbank, Flower area 44 used for flower beds, etc., Rock area 45 dotted in rivers, Inhabiting plant area 46, Pond 41
Area 47 of plants inhabiting the area, area of plants inhabiting the field
There are 48 mags and you can walk around these areas 42, 43, 44…
49 are provided. Reference numeral 30 denotes an input booth that passes when entering the collection area, and reference numeral 31 denotes an output booth that passes when exiting the collection area.

Thus, in the data collection method of the present invention,
In such a collection area, a plurality of transmission means 1 for transmitting a predetermined identification signal are installed at a collection point of each natural object such as an insect or a plant. At this time, the collection point is a plant area 42 (for example, in the grass) that densely inhabits the plant (described above), a plant area 43 (for example, in the grass) around the riverbank, a flower used for a flower bed, or the like. Area 44 (eg, shade of flowers), rock area 45 dotted with rivers (eg, rock shade), forest area 46 (eg, tree trunks, branches and roots), pond 41 A plurality of transmitting means 1 are installed in each of the areas 42, 43, 44,... In addition, each of the above areas is roughly represented by a circular or elliptical line.

As shown in FIG. 3, the transmitting means 1
A transmitting device 2 for transmitting D, a control device 3 for controlling the transmitting device 2, a transmitting device 4 for transmitting proximity information, a control device 5 for controlling the transmitting device 4, a power source (battery) 6, And is formed, for example, in the shape of an insect. The transmitting device 2 for transmitting an ID is a device for transmitting an identification signal (for example, light such as infrared light), and the transmitting device 4 for transmitting an approach information is a device for transmitting an approach information signal.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the input booth 30 is provided with input means 7. This input means 7
A control device 8 is provided, and an input device 9, an image display device 10, an audio device 11, and a transmission / reception device 12 are connected to the control device 8, respectively. The input device 9 is a device having a lever or a button for performing an input operation, and the image display device 10 is a device for displaying input items. The audio device 11 is a device that emits a sound effect according to each situation, and the transmitting / receiving device 12 is a device that communicates with a portable collection unit 19 (described later). The control device 8 is a device that is configured by a computer device and that processes various data and controls and manages peripheral devices.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, the output booth 31 is provided with output means 13. This output means 13
The control device 14 is provided, and the output device 15, the image display device 16, the audio device 17, and the transmission / reception device 18 are connected to the control device 14, respectively. The output device 15 includes a printer and a paper cassette, and is a device for printing out a collection result. The image display device 16 is a device for displaying various instructions and effect images. The audio device 17 is a device that emits a sound effect according to each situation, and the transmitting / receiving device 18 is a device that communicates with the portable collection means 19. The control device 14 is a device that is configured by a computer device and that processes output data and controls and manages peripheral devices.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, in the data collection method of the present invention, a portable collection unit 19 capable of receiving the identification signal transmitted from the transmission unit 1 is used. The portable collecting means 19 includes a control device 20, a data memory 21, an image display device 22, an audio device 23, a collecting button 24, a confirmation button 25, a receiving device 26 for collecting, and a receiving device for confirming approach information.
27, a transmission / reception device 28, and a power supply (battery) 29 are connected to the control device 20, respectively. And this mobile collection means
The external shape of 19 is formed, for example, in a net cage shape with a hanging string, and the collector of the natural object carries each of the transmitting means 1 in the collecting area while carrying the portable collecting means 19 (for example, hanging it on the neck). .. Are set (see FIG. 6).

In the portable collecting means 19, the image display device 22
Is a device for displaying an image indicating that the transmitting means 1 is close or an image of a collected object (ecology data of collected natural objects), and an image at the time of missing and the current state (information of the collected object, elapsed time, etc.) Can also be displayed. The sound device 23 is a device that has a sound source such as an insect cry and a sound, a speaker, etc., and outputs a sound, a sound effect, and the like according to each situation. The data memory 21 is a device for storing personal performance data and image data. The collection button 24 is an operation button for storing the received identification signal from the transmitting means 1, and the confirmation button 25 is a button pressed to display the collection status, elapsed time, and the like. The collection receiving device 26 is a device for receiving the identification signal from the transmitting means 1, and has a narrow receiving range. The receiving device 27 for approach information confirmation is a device for receiving the approach information signal transmitted from the transmitting means 1 at the time of approach. The transmission / reception device 28 is a device for communicating with the input means 7 and the output means 13 at the time of input and output. And the control device 20
Is a device that is configured by computer devices and controls and manages these peripheral devices.

The data memory 21 stores ecological data of a large number of natural objects (insects, plants, etc.) that inhabit the collection points in the collection area. The ecological data of the natural product is information on each natural product that inhabits each collection point. Specifically, there is information on densely inhabiting plants such as dog wheat, psyllium, spiderwort, and white clover, and information on insects such as grasshoppers, crickets, and cypresses that inhabit the area 42. In addition, there is information on plants such as reeds inhabiting the riverbank and information on insects such as grasshoppers, mantises and dragonflies inhabiting the area 43. There is also information on flowers used for flower beds such as tulips and pansies, and information on insects and spiders such as butterflies and bees that inhabit the area 44. Also,
There is information on insects inhabiting rocks scattered in rivers, such as larvae such as pheasants and squirrels. In addition, there is information on plants such as trees such as oak and chestnuts and mushrooms that inhabit the forest, and information on insects and spiders such as beetles, stag beetles, giant purple and cicada which inhabit the area 46. In addition, there is information on plants such as Hishi and Gama that inhabit the pond 41, and information on insects such as the sea turtle, Gengoro, and Mantis that inhabit the area 47. There is also information on plants that inhabit the field such as vetch, dandelion and rape, and information on insects such as butterflies and ants that live in this area 48.

In this data collection method, however, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 5, first, each collector M (people entering the collection area) of the natural object enters the input booth 30 and inputs various data (name, date of birth, desired course, etc.) to the input means 7. Enter At this time, in this embodiment, the desired course is the desired one of the insect course and the plant course. In this case, it is assumed that the insect course is selected. Then, as described with reference to FIG. 2, the above various data is transmitted from the input means 7 (transmitter / receiver 12) to the portable collection means 19 (transmitter / receiver 28) and stored in the data memory 21 (see FIG. 2).

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 6, the collector M uses his own knowledge and the portable collecting means 19 to search for a collecting point where each transmitting means 1 is installed. That is, as indicated by the dotted arrows (FIG. 1),
Walk around 43, 44… in order to search for collecting points (locations where insects are likely to exist) in each area. And the sending means 1
Is installed, the sound of insects (for example, cicada) can be heard from the portable collecting means 19 (sound device 23). And
As the collector M approaches the collection point (transmitting means 1), the insect squeals increase, and the location can be specified. At this time, as shown in FIG. 3A, the proximity information signal is transmitted from the transmission device 4 of the transmission means 1, and the proximity information signal is received by the reception device 27 of the portable collection means 19 and controlled. The controller 20 determines the strength of the approach information signal (or the receiving distance) in the apparatus 20, and the control apparatus 20 controls the audio device 23 to generate the insect cry at a volume corresponding to the strength of the approach information signal (or the receiving distance). ing. In the case of an insect that does not sing (for example, a beetle), a beeping sound such as "P" is emitted from the portable collecting means 19, and the interval between the sounding sounds becomes shorter as approaching the collecting point. Configure so that it can be specified.

Then, as shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 3 (b) and FIG. 7, the portable collection means 19 is directed toward the collection point where the transmission means 1 is installed, and the transmission means 2 of the transmission means 1 Is received by the receiving device 26 of the portable collection means 19, and the biological data corresponding to the identification signal is imaged and / or sounded on the image display device 22 of the portable collection means 19.
Voiced at 23. At this time, for example, the setting is made so that the identification signal is received by the portable collecting means 19 when the insect squeals are maximized. Then, in the received state, the ecological data is stored in the data memory 21 by pressing the collection button 24 within a predetermined second immediately after the reception. That is, as shown in FIG. 8A, when the collection of the ecological data is successful, the portable collection means 19 outputs a video or audio for successful collection. For example, a video celebrating insects and the success of collection and a voice of ecology explanation are output. On the other hand, when the identification signal is received by the portable collection means 19, but the collection button 24 is not pressed within a predetermined period immediately after the reception, FIG.
As shown in (b), collection of the ecological data has failed, and a video or sound effect for collection failure is output from the mobile collection means 19. For example, an image of an insect flying away or a sound effect of failure are output. Note that, since the reception range of the portable collection means 19 is set to a narrow angle, if the identification signal does not enter this range, even if the collection button 24 is pressed, the ecological data cannot be collected.

As described above, the collector M presses the collection button 24 at an appropriate timing so as not to miss the insects, and collects ecology data of the insects instead of actually collecting the insects. If we successfully collect ecological data,
Instead of putting the insects in the insect cage, the ecological data is stored in the portable collecting means 19, and if the collection fails, the ecological data is not stored. Once collection of ecological data has failed,
It is preferable that the ecological data is set so as not to be stored in the same place, or the same ecological data is set so as not to be stored in duplicate.

In this way, if one or more ecological data is collected and rounded up in the first area (area 42 of densely inhabited plants) (or no data can be collected at all) If you give up, you will go to the next area (the area 43 of plants that live around the riverbank) and collect ecological data in the same manner as above. In this way, the ecological data of the insects at the collection points are collected by going around each area in order. The collected ecological data is stored and accumulated in the portable collecting means 19, and can be checked at any time on the image display device 22 by pressing the confirmation button 25.

Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 1, 4 and 9,
Gatherer M goes into output booth 31 if he goes around all the areas,
The ecological data corresponding to the identification signal stored and accumulated in the mobile collection means 19 is transmitted to the output means 13. That is, the mobile collection means 19
The biological data corresponding to the identification signal is transmitted from the transmitting / receiving device 28 to the transmitting / receiving device 18 of the output unit 13. Then, the ecological data is printed out from the output device 15 of the output means 13 as a result sheet 32 (sorted into a sample). As shown in FIG. 10, the result sheet 32 includes, for example, color photographs of insects, information such as names, sizes, habitats and when they can be seen, and names of collectors, collection dates, collection locations, and collection locations. The results, comments, etc. are printed, and it is possible to list how many insects (ecology data) the collector has collected, and to take them back and record them in place of the specimen box.

By the way, the data collecting method of the present invention not only collects ecological data of insects, but also can add a game property. That is, points may be added by receiving and storing the identification signal transmitted from the transmitting means 1 in the portable collecting means 19, and the total points may be printed out after the data collection is completed. in this case,
For example, a predetermined score is set in advance for each ecological data stored in the data memory 21 of the portable collecting means 19. For example, familiar insects are set to a low score, and rare insects are set to a high score. Note that the accumulated points may be displayed on the screen of the mobile collection means 19. In addition, mobile collection means
It is also possible to provide a timer at 19 so that the identification signal can be received only within the timer set time. If you do this,
Within the time limit, multiple collectors can compete for points and collect ecological data.

Next, when collecting plant ecological data,
The transmitting means 1 is installed in the vicinity of each plant in each of the areas 42, 43, 44,..., And when the collector goes around each area and receives the identification signal transmitted from the transmitting means 1 by the portable collecting means 19, The ecological data (eg, description of plant image, name, ecology, etc.) corresponding to the identification signal is output from the portable collection means 19 as video or audio and stored. And mobile collection means 19
Output the ecological data collected (stored and stored) in
It is sufficient to print out as result paper at 13. In this way, the actual plant is not flowering,
Even if it withers, you can check it out and enjoy it.

By the way, it has been described that the ecological data of natural objects such as insects and plants are printed out by the output unit 13 after collection. However, the present invention is not limited to this. R or CD-RW) so that the collector can view it on a personal computer at home. Alternatively, both the result sheet and the storage medium or a selection may be made to be brought back.

The data collection method of the present invention can also be applied to aquariums, zoos, and museums. That is,
In the case of an aquarium or a zoo, a plurality of transmitting means 1 for transmitting a predetermined identification signal are installed at a viewing point (for example, in front of an aquarium or a cage) in an aquarium or a zoo. And
Each viewer carries a portable collection means 19 in which animal data of animals (including aquatic species) present at the viewing point are stored,
When the viewer receives the identification signal by directing the portable collecting means 19 to the transmitting means 1, the animal data corresponding to the signal is visualized and / or voiced by the portable collecting means 19 and further stored. To be configured. In this way, it is possible to know the sound and characteristics of each animal. Further, the animal data corresponding to the identification signal stored and accumulated in the portable collecting means 19 may be printed out by the output means 13 and / or stored in a storage medium.

Similarly, in the case of a museum, a plurality of transmitting means 1 for transmitting a predetermined identification signal are provided at a viewing point of the museum (for example, in front of a glass case containing an exhibit).
Installed in Then, each viewer carries the portable collection means 19 storing the exhibit data of the exhibit present at the viewing point, and the viewer directs the portable collection means 19 to the transmission means 1 and receives the identification signal. Thereby, the display data corresponding to the signal is visualized and / or voiced by the portable collection means 19, and is further stored. For example, by collecting exhibit data at the location of a dinosaur skeleton sample, it is possible to know the dinosaur's appearance (CG image), characteristics, and crying. Further, the exhibit data corresponding to the identification signal stored and accumulated in the portable collection means 19 may be printed out by the output means 13 and / or stored in a storage medium.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment. For example, in FIGS. 2 and 4, data is wirelessly transmitted from the input means 7 to the portable collection means 19, and the data is transmitted from the portable collection means 19 to the output means. Although it was explained that data is transmitted wirelessly to
In addition to this method, data may be transmitted via a cable via a cable, or data may be exchanged using a storage medium (for example, a card). In this case, the transmission / reception devices 12 and 28 of the portable collection means 19 and the output means are data reading devices for reading data stored in the card.

[0032]

Since the present invention is configured as described above, the following effects can be obtained.

According to the first aspect, in a natural environment where many natural objects such as insects and plants inhabit, natural environment and ecosystems are collected in order to collect ecological data of natural objects instead of actually collecting natural objects. You can learn fun and healthy while protecting. In addition, the collected ecological data is collected by portable collection means19.
Because it is visualized and / or voiced at, it is possible to watch images of insects and plants, listen to the sounds of insects, watch ecological explanations, etc. on the spot, and in the case of just collecting Compared with this, interest, interest and curiosity are aroused, and it is easy to understand, deepening knowledge and leaving a strong impression.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the collection area is a facility such as a natural park or a botanical garden, so that the collection and management of natural objects (plants and the like) at the collection point can be performed sufficiently and easily, and the information can be transmitted. It is possible to easily install and manage the means 1 at the collection point. In addition, it is easy to confirm natural objects (insects, plants, and the like) that inhabit the collection points, and it is easy to create habitat data of a large number of natural objects corresponding to each collection point.

According to the third aspect, the ecological data can be collected as if the insect were actually caught. The collected ecological data of the natural object is printed out and / or stored on a storage medium (CD-format) as a result sheet 32 (according to claim 4).
R, CD-RW, etc.) and can be brought back and used or stored as learning materials. Also,
Since the data can be viewed repeatedly, the knowledge can be further deepened. (According to claim 5) A plurality of collectors can compete with each other in a fun manner as if playing a game to collect habitat data of natural objects.

Since the collected animal data or exhibit data is visualized and / or voiced by the portable collecting means 19, more detailed animals (mammals, birds, reptiles, You can watch explanations about the ecology of fish and other objects, or commentary on exhibits (for example, dinosaur skeletal specimens and artworks), as well as arouse interest, interest and curiosity compared to simply viewing. It becomes easier to understand, deepens the knowledge and can leave a strong impression.

The collected animal data or exhibit data can be printed out and / or stored on a storage medium (CD-R, CD-RW, etc.) as a result sheet 32 and taken back. , And can be used and stored as learning materials. In addition, since the data can be viewed repeatedly, knowledge can be further deepened.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a data collection method according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an input unit and a portable collection unit and a data transmission state.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a transmitting unit and a reception state of an identification signal by a portable collection unit.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an output unit and a data transmission state from a portable collection unit.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an operation behavior of a collector in an input booth.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which a collector approaches a collection point.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which ecological data is being collected.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an image displayed on the portable collection means when collection of ecological data has succeeded and failed.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an operation behavior of a collector in an output booth.

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a sheet printed out by an output unit.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Transmission means 13 Output means 19 Mobile collection means 24 Collection button M Collecter

Claims (7)

[Claims] A plurality of transmitting means for transmitting a predetermined identification signal are installed at a collection point of each natural object such as an insect or a plant in a collecting area, and transmitted from the transmitting means. The portable collection means 19 capable of receiving the identification signal and storing the ecological data of the natural object living at the collection point in the collection area is carried by each collector M of the natural object. M searches the collection point where each of the transmitting means 1 is installed in the collecting area, and directs the portable collecting means 19 to the corresponding transmitting means 1 to receive the signal, thereby obtaining the ecological data corresponding to the signal. A video collection and / or audio conversion by the mobile collection means 19 and further storing the data. 2. The data collection method according to claim 1, wherein the collection area is a facility such as a natural park or a botanical garden. 3. The portable collection means 19 is set to have a narrow receiving range, and the portable collection means 19 has a collection button 24, and the identification signal from the transmission means 1 is received by the portable collection means 19. 3. The data collection method according to claim 1, wherein the signal is set to be stored only when the collection button is pressed within a predetermined second immediately after reception. 4. The data collection method according to claim 1, wherein the ecological data corresponding to the identification signal stored and accumulated in the portable collection unit is printed out and / or stored in a storage medium by the output unit. 5. The data collection method according to claim 4, wherein points are added by receiving and storing the identification signal transmitted from the transmission means 1 in the portable collection means 19, and the total points are printed out after the data collection is completed. . 6. A plurality of transmitting means 1 for transmitting a predetermined identification signal are installed at a viewing point such as an aquarium or a zoo or a viewing point of a museum, and the identification signal transmitted from the transmitting means 1 is provided. And the portable collection means 19 storing the animal data of the animal present at the viewing point or the exhibit data of the exhibit present at the viewing point is carried by each viewer. When the portable collection means 19 is directed to the transmitting means 1 and the signal is received, animal data or exhibit data corresponding to the signal is visualized and / or voiced by the portable collection means 19 and further stored. Data collection method characterized by the following. 7. An animal data or exhibit data corresponding to the identification signal stored and accumulated in the portable collecting means 19 is output to the output means 13.
7. The data collection method according to claim 6, wherein the data is printed out and / or stored in a storage medium.