JP2009118813A - Cry diagnostic system for pet - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a cry diagnostic system for pet, capable of detecting abnormalities in a non-contact state, without exerting stress to the pet. <P>SOLUTION: The cry diagnostic system for the pet is capable of more efficiently carrying out detection of information and thereby detecting the abnormalities in pet, while ensuring comfortable and pleasant normal life for the pet, by paying attention to that more readily determinable information can be detected by positively providing stimulation to the pet, living in a natural state and by observing the reaction, and further paying attention to the information which has previously been accumulated and the same reaction is thereby produced with respect to the same stimulus, if the physical conditions are the same. Furthermore, the amount of data can be reduced. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a pet call diagnosis system, and more particularly to a pet call diagnosis system capable of diagnosing a mental state of a pet without applying a mental stress to the pet.

  There are an increasing number of people living with pets, but it is often difficult to communicate with pets who cannot handle words like people. Therefore, there is an urgent need to realize a diagnostic system that can objectively capture the state of the pet and detect abnormalities including the mental state of the pet at an early stage.

  The voice emitted by the pet is picked up by a microphone built in the terminal attached to the collar, etc., converted into voice data, the emotion of the pet is discriminated and translated based on this voice data, and the translation data is E There has been proposed a pet monitoring system that is created as mail data, and obtained email data is transmitted to a user terminal on the user side via a network for display or voice output (Patent Document 1).

  In addition, even when people and animals are away from each other, the emotions contained in the dog's voice data are identified and the corresponding human language is spoken so that the person can know the animal's emotions and perform appropriate breeding. A system has also been proposed in which breeding management is performed using breeding instruction data transmitted from a user terminal as analysis result data (Patent Document 2).

  There has also been proposed a translation device that analyzes the voice of a pet's voice and grasps the emotion of the pet based on the difference in how the pet sounds (Patent Document 3).

JP 2005-000031 A JP 2004-212544 A Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-278583

In any of the apparatuses, data collection is the biggest problem. In practice, in order to avoid noise, a method of collecting sound with a sound collecting microphone attached to a collar or the like is employed.
This is because there is a problem in that a sound that is not known when it is emitted is picked up along with noise, so that it has to be picked up at a position closer to the sound generation unit.
Therefore, it is necessary to attach a sensor to a pet or the like that comes into contact with the pet and pick up sound at a position closer to the pet. However, the stress applied to the pet by attaching the sensor in contact with the pet's body is large, and there is a need for a system that can detect an abnormality diagnosis while the pet maintains a comfortable life together with the owner. In particular, there is a problem that it is difficult to collect voiceprint data for pets that normally do not emit voice.
In addition, the amount of processing data is enormous, and it has been extremely difficult to detect mental conditions such as loneliness and painfulness.

In the case of pets as well as humans, poor mental status, such as loneliness and spicy, may lead to loss of appetite and cause illness, and it is necessary to detect mental information (emotion information) closely. there were.
The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a pet call diagnosis system capable of detecting abnormalities with high sensitivity without causing stress to the pet in a non-contact manner.
Further, the present invention provides a pet squeeze diagnostic system that can easily detect the state of a mental surface.

  Therefore, the pet call diagnosis system of the present invention detects information that is easier to judge by actively stimulating and reacting to pets living in a natural state, and stores information in advance. Therefore, focusing on the point that the same reaction occurs if the physical condition is the same for the same stimulus, and detecting the abnormality more efficiently, it is possible to detect abnormalities while ensuring a comfortable and comfortable ordinary life for pets. It is what makes it possible. In addition, the data amount can be reduced.

For example, the pet call diagnosis system of the present invention has the following configuration.
1) The stimulus generator generates a stimulus of light, sound, scent, or a combination thereof within a pet's behavior range at a predetermined timing or irregularly. Pets receive these stimuli, for example, by receiving laser light or receiving light diffusion.
2) The cry collection unit is linked with the operation of the stimulus generation unit, starts recording the voice at a predetermined timing, and records the cry produced by the pet in response to the stimulus.
3) The storage unit stores data of either or both of the pet's cry (voice print), response time from the occurrence of a stimulus. At that time, the date and time when the data was acquired and the type of stimulus are stored together.
4) The comparison unit compares the changes from a predetermined point in time for either or both of the pet's cry (voice print), the response time from the occurrence of the stimulus, and the difference in the pet state between the past and the present Is displayed. In addition, these operations are automatically performed, and a warning (alert) can be transmitted to the owner when the change in the pet state becomes larger than a certain value.

That is, the pet squeeze diagnosis system according to the present invention includes a stimulus generation unit that generates a stimulus that can give a reaction to the pet within a region that can be detected by the pet, and a voice that the pet utters by detecting the stimulus. A voice collecting unit that collects as information, a storage unit that stores the voice information collected by the voice collection unit, and a timing of the voice information, storage data stored in the storage unit, and sequentially And a comparison unit that compares the data collected by the call collecting unit, and diagnoses the state of the pet according to the output of the comparison unit.
This configuration generates a stimulus that can react to the pet within an area that can be detected by the pet. It is possible to always detect without giving stress. In addition, by knowing in advance what kind of call the pet will generate in response to the stimulus, it becomes possible to detect abnormalities of the pet extremely efficiently by comparison. Therefore, the amount of data processing can be reduced. Here, the stimulus is a stimulus that can be given to any of the five senses of the pet.

The present invention includes the pet call diagnosis system, wherein the stimulus generation unit repeatedly generates a stimulus at a predetermined interval.
With this configuration, it is possible to always detect the state of the pet by repeatedly generating a stimulus at a predetermined interval. This may be performed at predetermined intervals throughout the day, but the operation of the stimulus generation unit may be stopped during the sleeping time of the pet, and may be activated only when the pet is in the awake state. This makes it possible to efficiently detect an abnormality without disturbing the sleep and rest of the pet. In addition, the stimulus generator may be operated only when it is absent, such as when a family member or other person observing a pet goes out.

Moreover, this invention contains the thing which generate | occur | produces any one of light, a sound, and a scent in the said bark diagnostic system for said pets.
With this configuration, it is only necessary to select a desired stimulus from light, sound, and fragrance depending on the state of the pet and the state of the person living together. It is also possible to give a stimulus. Also, when using in a living room where both dogs and cats live, select a stimulus that reacts separately with the dog and the cat, and does not react with the other. It is also possible to know both emotional states with a sound collecting device (microphone device).

That is, first, voices such as the owner's voice, the pets of the same kind, and the sounds of other animals are emitted from the voice generation unit to the pet at a predetermined timing or irregularly. In response to this voice, the voice collecting unit measures the voice of the cry as a reaction caused by the pet. Then, the obtained voice data is processed by a voice analysis device to analyze the emotional state of the pet. The analyzed emotion information of the pet can be accumulated as data and displayed on the display unit to transmit the information to the owner.
The light may be supplied by coherent light such as a laser in addition to light distribution by diffusion of light such as a fluorescent lamp. Further, the wavelength may be any of ultraviolet light, visible light, and infrared light. Furthermore, various selections such as fluctuations and blinking due to rectangular waves, sine waves, and the like are possible.

Moreover, the specific fragrance | flavor mix | blended by the fragrance generation | occurrence | production part at the predetermined timing or irregularly is spread | diffused toward a pet. This scent emits odors of feed, pheromones, excrement, owners, similar pets, and other animals. And the voice of the cry is measured by the cry collection part as a reaction caused by the pet against this scent. Then, the obtained voice data is processed by a voice analysis device to analyze the emotional state of the pet. The analyzed emotion information of the pet can be accumulated as data and displayed on the display unit to transmit the information to the owner.
Further, both voice information and scent information may be generated simultaneously to obtain the reaction.

Further, the present invention provides the pet call diagnosis system, further comprising a position detection unit that detects a pet position, wherein the stimulus generation unit adjusts the intensity of the generated stimulus according to the pet position. Including the part.
With this configuration, it is possible to detect the position of the pet in the room and adjust the intensity of the stimulus generated by the stimulus generator based on this position, so that the same degree of stimulation can be always applied. The position can be easily detected by using a wireless heat ray sensor, a semiconductor pressure sensor for detecting the position by changing the capacity, or the like. The intensity of the stimulus received by the pet can also be adjusted by adjusting the stimulus generation direction of the stimulus generator according to the position of the pet. Further, the stimulus generator may be moved or provided in plural, and the stimulus generator that operates according to the position of the pet may be selected.

In the pet call diagnosis system, the comparison unit may include the storage unit and a communication unit that enables transmission and reception of the stored data through a wired or wireless network. Including those diagnosed through
With this configuration, it becomes possible to process or judge data very easily by enabling transmission and reception of the stored data over a network.
For example, the emotion information of the analyzed pet can be accumulated as data and displayed on the display unit to transmit the information to the owner.

In addition, the present invention includes the pet squeeze diagnostic system that compares a change in response time from a point in time when a stimulus is generated in the stimulus generator.
With this configuration, the state of the pet can be detected from the viewpoint that the response is good or bad by looking at the response to the stimulus. Here, the response time refers to the time from when the stimulus is generated by the stimulus generator until the cry collecting unit collects the cry.

In the pet call diagnosis system, the comparison unit includes a voice print analysis (frequency analysis) for a pet call (voice print).
With this configuration, it is possible to easily diagnose a pet situation by storing voice prints when the pet is happy or sad and comparing pet calls (voice prints) in advance.

Further, the present invention provides the pet squeeze diagnosis system, wherein the comparison unit compares changes from a predetermined point in time for at least one of the pet cry (voice print) or response time, and the state of the pet between the past and the present The difference is output to the display unit as change information, and the display unit includes a display for displaying the change information.
Here, the comparison unit compares the change from a predetermined point in time with respect to at least one of the pet's cry (voice print) or the response time from the point when the stimulus is generated in the stimulus generation unit, and the past and the present Is output, and this change information is displayed on the display unit. With this configuration, it is possible to perform a highly accurate situation diagnosis by comparing with the past state of the pet itself.

Further, the present invention provides the pet squeeze diagnosis system, wherein the display unit automatically displays a difference in the pet state, and the pet owner is notified when the change in the pet state becomes larger than a certain value. Includes those equipped with a warning section for sending warnings.
With this configuration, automatic pet call diagnosis is possible, and emotion information of the pet can be detected even when the owner is absent. In addition, by continuing diagnosis over a long period of time and collecting and comparing the acquired data, it is possible to capture long-term changes that are not noticed by the owner.

Further, the present invention provides the pet call diagnostic system, wherein the call collecting unit includes a microphone that collects the pet's call (voice), and the voice data collected by the microphone is stored in the storage unit. Including what you do.
With this configuration, sound collection and storage can be performed with a simple configuration. Further, by using the MEMS microphone, it is possible to obtain an extremely small and lightweight microphone device, and it is possible to collect sound with high reliability without applying stress to the pet. Further, it is possible to integrate the signal processing unit on one chip, and further to integrate the transmitting unit, it is possible to collect sound, process, and transmit signal data with one chip.

Further, the present invention provides the pet call diagnosis system, wherein the call collection unit is linked to the stimulus generation unit via a wired or wireless network, and performs voice recording in synchronization with the operation of the stimulus generation unit. Including what to start with.
With this configuration, it is possible to collect data efficiently by operating only when necessary without always operating the sound collection function.

Further, the present invention includes the pet call diagnostic system, wherein the stimulus generation unit includes a guide unit that guides a pet to the vicinity of the call collecting unit.
According to this configuration, for example, while moving a fish image drawn using a laser beam, a pet's attention is drawn, and a cry generated in response to the fish image is placed in the vicinity of the cry collecting unit at a fixed position such as a wall. Therefore, even if the call collecting unit is not attached to a pet collar or the like, the call is emitted near the call collecting unit and can be collected efficiently. Here, it is desirable to guide the pet itself to the vicinity of the sound collection unit, but it is possible to efficiently collect sound by facing the sound collection unit direction even with only the face and the generation direction.

Further, the present invention provides the pet call diagnosis system, wherein the call collection unit is formed integrally with the stimulus generation unit, and starts voice recording in synchronization with the operation of the stimulus generation unit. Including.
With this configuration, the call collecting unit is formed integrally with the stimulus generating unit, and starts to record audio at a predetermined timing in synchronization with the operation of the stimulus generating unit. The amount of data can be reduced, and the detection efficiency can be improved. For example, the stimulus generation part attracts the position and orientation of the pet's face to the vicinity of the stimulus generation part by the stimulus, and in this state the voice generated in response to the stimulus is efficiently collected by the cry collection part. Can actively make a cry toward the cry collection unit, enabling efficient sound collection and reducing noise. Thereby, the amount of data processing can be reduced.
Further, when detecting the upper position that enables efficient detection, it can be easily detected by using a wireless heat ray sensor, a semiconductor pressure sensor that detects the position by changing the capacity, or the like.

Further, the present invention provides the pet squeeze diagnostic system, wherein the storage unit stores at least one data of a pet cry (voice print) and a response time from generation of a stimulus in the stimulus generation unit. including.
With this configuration, it is possible to perform pet call diagnosis using either the voice print or the response time as a parameter.

Further, the present invention includes the above-described pet call diagnosis system, wherein the storage unit stores the date and time when the data was acquired and the type of stimulus.
With this configuration, pets can be diagnosed with high accuracy.

Further, the present invention includes the above pet squeeze diagnosis system, wherein the storage unit is formed integrally with the squeeze collection unit.
With this configuration, it is possible to reduce the size. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the size of the entire apparatus, and to reduce the stress caused by installing the apparatus.

According to the pet cry diagnosis method of the present invention, a stimulus generating step for generating a stimulus capable of giving a reaction to the pet within an area that can be detected by the pet, and a cry generated by the pet upon detecting the stimulus as voice information. Collecting call collecting step, storage step storing the voice information collected in the call collecting step, and timing of the voice information, storage data stored in the storage step, and the call A comparison step of comparing the data collected in the collection step, and diagnosing the state of the pet according to the output of the comparison step.
This configuration generates a stimulus that can react to the pet within an area that can be detected by the pet. It is possible to always detect without giving stress. In addition, by knowing in advance what kind of call the pet will generate in response to the stimulus, it becomes possible to detect abnormalities of the pet extremely efficiently by comparison. Therefore, the amount of data processing can be reduced.

The present invention further includes a guide step of guiding a position or direction where the pet generates a cry to the cry collection unit after the stimulus generation step in the pet singing diagnosis method, and the cry collection step is performed in the guide step. The pet's calls are collected after the pet's call generation position or direction is guided to the call collection unit.
According to this configuration, the occurrence of a stimulus can attract the attention of the pet and guide the pet's position or face direction to the vicinity of the cry collection unit. Therefore, even if the cry collection unit is not attached to the pet's collar, etc. The squeak is emitted near the squeeze collecting unit, and can be collected efficiently.

As described above, according to the present invention, by generating a stimulus that can give a reaction to the pet within a region that can be detected by the pet, the voice that the pet utters by detecting the stimulus is collected as audio information. Therefore, it is possible to always detect without contact and without stressing the pet. In addition, since it is compared with its own past data, it is possible to detect an abnormality regardless of individual variations, and it is possible to detect an abnormality of a pet extremely efficiently.
Furthermore, since the pets make a cry by reaction to the stimulus, it is possible to efficiently collect cry data even for pets that rarely make a cry.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
(Embodiment 1)
The pet call diagnosis system according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention has a reaction to a cat 1C within an area R that can be detected by the cat 1C as a pet, as shown in a schematic diagram in FIG. 1 and a system configuration in FIG. As a stimulus that can be given, a stimulus generator 2 that generates a stimulus by blinking a lamp, a call collector 3 that includes a microphone device that senses this stimulus and collects a cry generated by the cat 1C as voice information, and a call collector The storage unit 4 that stores the voice information collected by the unit 3 together with the timing of the voice information, the storage data stored in the storage unit 4, and the data collected by the call collection unit 3 A comparison unit 5 for comparison, and the cat health condition can be diagnosed according to the output of the comparison unit 5.
That is, a stimulus is given from the voice generation unit to the pet, and the voice of the cry is measured by the cry collection unit as a reaction caused by the pet in response to the stimulus. Then, the obtained voice data is processed by the comparison unit 5 equipped with a voice analysis device, and the emotional state of the pet is analyzed. The analyzed pet emotion information is stored as data, and the owner can see the information on the portable terminal 6 or the display unit of the personal computer.
Here, the stimulus generator 2 and the call collecting unit 3 are driven via a wireless communication line (not shown) by a portable terminal that also serves as a display unit.

  The drive unit is configured to perform a stimulus generation operation by illuminating a lamp as the stimulus generation unit 2 every day at 5:00 in the morning and diagnose the state of the cat.

Here, the stimulus generator 2 is a lamp that is attached to a wall and emits visible light, and is usually used for indoor lighting.
In addition, the cry collecting unit 3 is configured to collect a cry produced by the cat 1C as sound information by sensing a stimulus from the stimulus generating unit 2, and is configured by an omnidirectional microphone device attached to a wall. ing.
This cry collecting unit 3 previously collects the data of the cat's health status as four-step H1 to H4 as reference voice information, with the time from the occurrence of stimulation to the crying occurrence (response time t) as a parameter. ing.

On the other hand, when the portable terminal 6 as the drive unit sends an audio information collection instruction, the call collection unit 3 is driven, and calls are collected together with timing from the collection instruction.
And the timing of this audio | voice information is memorize | stored in the memory | storage part 4 collectively.

  Then, the comparison unit 5 compares the voice information (response time information) collected and transmitted with the reference voice information stored in advance, and if it is this voice information, the judgment is “H1: Very healthy”. To do. And this judgment result is output to the portable terminal as a display part.

  The mobile terminal as the display unit automatically displays the difference in the cat's state and displays a warning when the change in the cat's state becomes greater than a certain value. I can inform you. In addition, by continuing diagnosis over a long period of time and collecting and comparing the acquired data, it is possible to capture long-term changes that are not noticed by the owner.

Next, diagnostic steps using this pet call diagnostic system will be described with reference to FIG.
In response to a command from the drive unit (step S101), the stimulus generation unit 2 is activated and the lamp is turned on (step S102). Then, the sleeping cat generates a cry in response to the lighting of the lamp that is the stimulus generation unit 2 (step S103).

  This call is collected by the call collecting unit 3 configured to operate in synchronization with the drive of the stimulus generating unit 2 (step S104) and transmitted to the storage unit 4 as audio information (step S105). The call collecting unit 3 is composed of a microphone device attached to the wall 100.

  On the other hand, in the storage unit 4, various kinds of stimulus information, a call made by the dog based on the stimulus information, a response time from the generation of the stimulus information, and voice information along the time axis at this time It is stored as reference voice information along with the dog status record. FIG. 4 shows an example.

In the comparison unit 5, the collected voice information is compared with the reference voice information (step S106), the response time t is measured in advance, and compared with T1 <T2 <T3 stored as reference data. The
First, it is determined whether or not the response time t is longer than T1 (step S107). If it is determined that t> T1, it is determined whether or not t> T2 (step S108). If it is determined that T2 is satisfied, it is determined whether or not t> T3 is satisfied (step S109).

If it is determined that t> T3, it is determined that the response time is slow, and the level indicating the health state corresponds to H4 and needs attention (step S110).
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S108 that t <T2, the level indicating the health state corresponding to T1 <t <T2 corresponds to H3, and the health state is determined to be slightly good (step S111).

If it is determined in step S109 that t <T3, the level indicating the health state corresponding to T2 <t <T3 corresponds to H2, and the health state is determined to be slightly poor (step S112). .
If it is determined in step S107 that t <T1, it is determined that the level of health is extremely good and the health state is equivalent to H1, and the health state is extremely healthy (step S113).

  For example, when the output audio information is response time t as shown in FIG. 5, since T1 <t <T2, the level indicating the health state corresponds to H3, and the health state is determined to be slightly good. The

  With this configuration, by generating a stimulus that can give a reaction to the cat within the region R that can be detected by the cat, it is possible to utilize the point that the cat makes a cry by detecting this stimulus, and this squeak is efficiently used as voice information. Collect well. The cat's health condition can be detected by observing the cat's reaction with the timing from the detection of the stimulus to the cat's crying, that is, the response time as a parameter. For this reason, it is possible to detect the health state of the cat without contact and without stressing the cat.

  Note that the storage unit can diagnose the cat's cry with high accuracy by storing the date and time when the data was acquired and the type of stimulus together. For example, if the response time is gradually increased over a long period of time, even people who live together may not be aware of it normally, but it is possible to detect abnormalities by collating the data .

  Also, by preparing several kinds of stimuli in advance and knowing what kind of cry the cat generates in response to the stimuli as voice information (voice print), the comparison makes it very efficient. It is also possible to detect abnormalities.

  Thereby, it is possible to efficiently detect an abnormality without applying stress to the cat. In addition, the stimulus generator may be operated only when it is absent, such as when a person observing a cat goes out, such as a family.

  In the first embodiment, visual stimulation is performed by blinking light. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the light may be concentrated on a limited area such as a laser beam. Good. Further, the wavelength may be any of ultraviolet light, visible light, and infrared light. Furthermore, various selections are possible, such as fluctuations due to a rectangular wave, a sine wave, etc. (a spatial or temporal variation of the amount having a spread or intensity), and blinking. The stimulus generator may generate any other sound or scent.

(Embodiment 2)
The pet call diagnosis system according to the second embodiment of the present invention reacts to the dog 1 within a region R that can be detected by the dog 1 as a pet, as shown in a schematic diagram in FIG. 6 and a system configuration in FIG. A squeak collection composed of a laser drawing device as a stimulus generation unit 20 that generates a red fish image by laser drawing as a possible stimulus and a MEMS microphone device that senses this stimulus and collects a cry produced by the dog 1 as voice information Unit 30, storage unit 40 that stores the voice information collected by call collection unit 30, and timing of the voice information, storage data stored in storage unit 40, and successive call collection unit 30 And a comparison unit 50 for comparing the data collected in (1), and diagnosing the state of the dog according to the output of the comparison unit 50.
That is, a stimulus is given from the voice generation unit to the pet, and the voice of the cry is measured by the cry collection unit as a reaction caused by the pet in response to the stimulus. Then, the obtained voice data is processed by a voice analysis device to analyze the emotional state of the pet. The analyzed pet emotion information is stored as data and displayed on the display unit to transmit the information to the owner.
Here, the stimulus generator 20 and the call collecting unit 30 are driven by the drive unit 10. The drive unit is configured to perform a stimulus generation operation at 6 o'clock in the morning, 12:00, 18:00, and 3 times a day for 10 seconds as a unit to diagnose the state of the dog.

Here, the stimulus generation unit 20 is a laser drawing apparatus attached to a wall, is driven by instruction information from the drive unit 10, and draws a red fish with a laser beam.
In addition, the call collecting unit 30 is configured to collect a call generated by the dog 1 as sound information by sensing a stimulus from the stimulus generating unit 20, and is configured by a MEMS microphone device.
The call collecting unit 30 previously collects data indicating whether the dog is in good mood or not in 5 levels L1 to L5 and the call at that time as reference audio information.

On the other hand, when the drive unit 10 sends a voice information collection instruction, the call collecting unit 30 is driven, and calls are collected together with timing from the collection instruction.
Each time the voice information collected by the cry collecting unit 30 and the timing of the voice information are stored in the storage unit 40.

Then, the comparison unit 50 compares the collected voice information and timing with the reference voice information stored in advance, and if it is the voice information, the judgment is “L5: I ’m happy”. To do. Then, the determination result is output to the display unit 60.
The display unit 60 automatically displays the difference in the state of the dog, and sends a warning to the owner when the change in the state of the dog becomes greater than a certain value. Diagnosis is possible, and the emotion information of the dog can be detected even when the owner is absent. In addition, by continuing diagnosis over a long period of time and collecting and comparing the acquired data, it is possible to capture long-term changes that are not noticed by the owner.

Next, diagnosis steps using this pet call diagnosis system will be described with reference to FIG.
The stimulus generator 20 is actuated by a command from the drive unit 10 (step S1) (step S2). Then, the dog playing indoors finds an image of a red star drawn and formed by the stimulus generator 20 according to the command of the drive unit 10, and comes into the region R (step S3). FIG. 6 shows this state.
Then, the dog 1 is stimulated by the red fish and moves while generating a cry as the stimulus changes and moves from the red star 21a to the red fish 21b and the red spiral 21c (step S4).

Then, the dog 1 stops near the red spiral 21c and generates a cry toward the red fish 21d that has changed as shown in FIG. 9 (step S5).
This call is collected by the call collecting unit 30 configured to operate in synchronization with the drive of the stimulus generating unit 20 (step S6), and transmitted to the storage unit 40 as audio information (step S7). The call collecting unit 30 is composed of a MEMS microphone device attached to the wall 100.
On the other hand, in the storage unit 40, various kinds of stimulus information, a cry generated by the dog based on the stimulus information, a response time from the generation of the stimulus information, and voice information along the time axis are obtained at this time. It is stored as reference voice information along with the dog status record.
Then, in the comparison unit 50, the collected voice information is compared with the reference voice information (step S8), and for example, a determination that “L5: I am happy” is displayed on the display unit 60 as a comparison result. (Step S9)

  With this configuration, by generating a stimulus that can give a reaction to the dog within the region R that can be detected by the dog, the dog moves to the vicinity of the cry collecting unit 30 by detecting this stimulus, and spontaneously becomes a microphone. Utilizing the point of uttering toward the head, this scream is efficiently collected as voice information. For this reason, it is possible to always detect without contact and without stressing the dog.

  Here, the storage unit can diagnose the dog cry with high accuracy by storing the date and time when the data was acquired and the type of stimulus.

  In addition, by knowing in advance what kind of squeal the dog generates in response to the stimulus, it becomes possible to detect anomalies of the dog extremely efficiently by the comparison. Therefore, the amount of data processing can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, the stimulus generation operation is performed by diagnosing the dog's condition at 6 o'clock, 12 o'clock, 18 o'clock and 3 seconds a day for 10 seconds as a unit. However, the stimulus generator is more frequently used. Alternatively, the stimulation may be repeatedly generated at predetermined intervals every hour. However, the operation of the stimulus generation unit may be stopped during the sleeping time of the dog, such as driving is stopped from 18:00 to 6 am, which is the bedtime, and only when the dog is in the awake state. This makes it possible to efficiently detect an abnormality without disturbing the sleep and rest of the dog. In addition, the stimulus generator may be operated only when it is absent, such as when a person observing a dog goes out, such as a family member, by enabling manual operation.

  In the second embodiment, visual stimulation is performed by drawing with laser light. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the light is caused to blink light from a fluorescent lamp installed in a room where a pet lives. For example, the light may be diffused and distributed. Further, the wavelength may be any of ultraviolet light, visible light, and infrared light. Furthermore, various selections such as fluctuations and blinking due to rectangular waves, sine waves, and the like are possible. Further, the stimulus generation unit may generate either sound or scent in addition to light.

Moreover, the specific fragrance | flavor mix | blended by the fragrance generation | occurrence | production part at the predetermined timing or irregularly is spread | diffused toward a dog. This odor emits the smell of feed, pheromone, excrement, owner's smell, the same kind of dog, the smell of other animals. And the voice of the cry is measured by the cry collection part as a reaction caused by the dog against this scent. Then, the obtained voice data is processed by a voice analysis device to analyze the emotional state of the dog. The analyzed emotion information of the dog can be accumulated as data and displayed on the display unit to transmit the information to the owner.
Further, both voice information and scent information may be generated simultaneously to obtain the reaction.
By doing so, it is only necessary to select a desired stimulus from light, sound, and incense depending on the state of the dog and the state of the person living together, and without this having a great influence on the person, It is also possible to stimulate only pets.

  Further, in the above squeal diagnosis system for dogs, the change from a certain point in time for at least one of the response time from when the stimulus is generated by the stimulus generator until the cry collecting unit collects the cry may be compared. It is often possible to detect the state of a dog by comparing dog calls (voice prints). Also, by looking at the response to the stimulus, the dog's condition can be detected from the viewpoint that the response is good or bad.

In addition, the comparison unit stores voice prints of the dog's cry (voice print) in advance when the dog is happy or sad, so that the voice prints can be compared and the situation of the dog can be easily diagnosed. it can.
Moreover, since it compares with the past state of the dog itself, a highly accurate situation diagnosis can be performed.

  Further, the present invention provides a dog squeeze diagnosis system that uses a MEMS microphone in the squeeze collecting unit, whereby a very small microphone device can be obtained, and a dog and Highly reliable sound collection is possible without giving stress to people who live together. In addition, the signal processing unit may be integrated on one chip, and if the transmission function is also integrated, sound collection, processing, and transmission of signal data can be performed by one chip.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the drawing image is moved by the stimulus generation unit, and the guide is guided to attract the dog to the vicinity of the cry collecting unit, that is, the fish image drawn using the laser beam is moved while walking the dog. Collect sound by approaching the fish image, or at least by pointing the fish image in the direction of the dog's face only, and directing the squeak that reacts to the fish image to the vicinity of the sound collecting unit at a fixed position Even if the part is not attached to the collar of the dog, etc., the screams will be uttered near the squeeze collection part so that it can be collected efficiently, but there is no need for a guide function. Can be made extremely small and lightweight by using a MEMS microphone device, so it can be attached to a hair clip of a dog and be as stress-free as possible. It may be disposed proximate the voice generator can.

(Embodiment 3)
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described.
In this embodiment, a position detection unit for detecting the position of the dog is provided, and the stimulus generation unit can adjust the intensity of the generated stimulus according to the position of the dog.
As shown in FIG. 10, it is assumed that wireless heat ray sensors serving as position sensors 101 for detecting the position of the dog are installed at five locations in the room, and the dog 1 is located at the position where the heat ray sensor is activated. When adjusting the voltage applied to the stimulus generating unit so as to strengthen the scent emitted from the stimulus generating unit when it is separated from the stimulus generating unit and weaken the scent when close to the stimulus generating unit 120 And the intensity | strength of a fragrance is adjusted by adjusting the heating temperature of a stimulus generation part.
Other configurations are the same as in the first embodiment.
With this configuration, it is possible to detect the position of the dog in the room and adjust the intensity of the stimulus generated in the stimulus generating unit based on this position, so that stimulation with the same degree of scent can always be given. . When detecting the position, it is possible to easily detect the position by embedding a wireless pressure sensor or a semiconductor pressure sensor for detecting the position by changing the capacity in a carpet or the like. The intensity of the stimulus received by the dog can also be adjusted by adjusting the stimulus generation direction of the stimulus generator 120 according to the position of the dog. Alternatively, the stimulus generator 120 may be moved or a plurality of stimulus generators 120 may be provided to select a stimulus generator that operates according to the position of the dog.

Further, the call collecting unit 130 may be formed integrally with the stimulus generating unit 140, and may start voice recording at a predetermined timing in synchronization with the operation of the stimulus generating unit 120.
With this configuration, the call collecting unit is formed integrally with the stimulus generating unit, and starts to record audio at a predetermined timing in synchronization with the operation of the stimulus generating unit. The amount of data can be reduced, and the detection efficiency can be improved.

(Embodiment 4)
Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described.
In the present embodiment, as shown in a conceptual diagram in FIG. 11, this dog bark diagnostic system is configured to perform drive control by a portable terminal 110 as a drive unit, and a communication line N is connected to the portable terminal 110. The stimulus generator 120, the call collecting unit 130, and the processing device 140 having a storage function, a comparison function, and a display function are linked with each other via a network via wireless to operate the stimulus generator. In this manner, voice recording is started at a predetermined timing.
The operation of each part is the same as that of the first embodiment. With this configuration, it is possible to efficiently collect data by always operating the sound collection function without operating the sound collection function. .

In addition, by enabling transmission / reception of the stored data over a network, data processing or determination becomes extremely easy.
The dog emotion information analyzed in this way can be stored as data, transmitted to the mobile terminal, and displayed on the display unit of the mobile terminal to transmit the information to the owner.

  In addition, although the memory | storage part was comprised integrally with the comparison part and the display part, a memory | storage part may be formed integrally with a call collecting part, and you may make it read out by a comparison part via a communication line as needed.

  In the above embodiment, the pet call diagnosis system for dogs has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to dogs and can be applied to various pets such as cats and rabbits. In addition, when used in a space where multiple pets exist, such as in a living room where both dogs and cats live, select a stimulus that reacts separately between the dog and cat, but does not react to the other. By shifting the timing, it is possible to perform kaiseki using voice information collected by one sound collection device (microphone device) and to know both emotional states. The types of stimuli can be selected as appropriate, such as light and sound, light and fragrance, sound and fragrance, etc. that stimulate different functions among the five senses, light with different wavelengths such as ultraviolet light and visible light, and sound with different frequencies. It is.

  As described above, according to the present invention, a stimulus is generated by a stimulus generator, a reaction to the stimulus is detected, and an abnormality of the pet is detected. Therefore, a comfortable life can be provided without applying stress to the pet. It is effective for detecting abnormalities in various pets, such as being able to diagnose abnormalities while maintaining them, and being applicable to pets that make little voice.

Conceptual diagram of pet call diagnosis system of Embodiment 1 of the present invention The block diagram which shows the apparatus structure of the pet call diagnostic system of Embodiment 1 of this invention. The flowchart which shows the call diagnosis process using the pet call diagnosis system of Embodiment 1 of this invention The figure which shows an example of the reference | standard audio | voice information of the pet cry diagnostic system of Embodiment 1 of this invention The figure which shows the audio | voice information measured with the pet cry diagnostic system of Embodiment 1 of this invention Conceptual diagram of pet call diagnosis system of embodiment 2 of the present invention The block diagram which shows the apparatus structure of the pet call diagnostic system of Embodiment 2 of this invention. The flowchart which shows the call diagnosis process using the pet call diagnosis system of Embodiment 2 of this invention Conceptual diagram of pet call diagnosis system of embodiment 2 of the present invention Conceptual diagram of pet call diagnosis system of Embodiment 3 of the present invention Conceptual diagram of pet call diagnosis system of embodiment 4 of the present invention

Explanation of symbols

1C Cat 1 Dog 2 Stimulus generator 3 Call collecting unit 4 Storage unit 5 Comparison unit 6 Mobile terminal (drive unit)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Drive part 20 Stimulus generating part 30 Call collecting part 40 Storage part 50 Comparison part 100 Wall 101 Position sensor 102 Adjustment part 120 Stimulus generating part 130 Call collecting part 140 Storage part

Claims (5)

A stimulus generating unit that generates a stimulus capable of giving a response to the pet within an area that the pet can sense;
A call collecting unit that senses the stimulus and collects a call made by the pet as audio information;
A storage unit that stores the voice information collected by the call collecting unit and the timing of the voice information;
Comparing the storage data stored in the storage unit and the comparison unit for comparing the data collected by the call collecting unit,
A pet call diagnostic system for diagnosing the state of a pet according to the output of the comparison unit. The pet call diagnosis system according to claim 1,
The stimulation generator is a pet call diagnosis system that repeatedly generates stimulation at a predetermined interval. The pet call diagnosis system according to claim 1 or 2,
The stimulation generator is a pet squeeze diagnostic system that generates light, sound, or scent. The pet call diagnosis system according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
It has a position detector that detects the position of the pet,
The pet sound diagnosis system, wherein the stimulus generation unit includes an adjustment unit that adjusts the intensity of the generated stimulus according to the position of the pet. The pet call diagnosis system according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The said comparison part is a pet call diagnostic system which comprises the said memory | storage part and the communication part which enables transmission / reception of the said memory | storage data in a wired or wireless network, and diagnoses via the said communication part.

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