JP7286077B1 - Racehorse brain training method - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a racehorse brain training method capable of activating the brain of a racehorse, reducing stress, maintaining good physical condition of the racehorse, and improving physical ability. A racehorse brain training method is performed using a racehorse brain training system (10). The racehorse brain training system 10 includes a display device 31 and a monitor 32 , a terminal device 20 and a drone 40 . The drone 40 has a camera 41 . Video data generated by shooting with the camera 41 is input to the terminal device 20 . The terminal device 20 generates pseudo-running video data based on the video data. Also, the terminal device 20 generates symbol movement video data based on the document data acquired from the web server 14 . The pseudo-running video data and the symbol-moving video data are input to the display device 31 . The display device 31 causes the monitor 32 installed in the stable to display the simulated running video and the symbol movement video. [Selection drawing] Fig. 1

Description

The present invention relates to a racehorse brain training method for performing brain training on a racehorse.

It is known that activating the brain (ie, abundant blood circulation in the brain) improves memory and concentration, and as a result, improves physical ability and contributes to prevention of dementia. The inventor of the present application thought that such brain training would be effective not only for humans but also for animals (especially racehorses).

Conventionally, there is known a brain training method and apparatus for activating the brain by displaying a task such as a calculation problem on a monitor while exercising and having the user answer the task (see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 5975502

This brain training method aims to activate the brain by having the subject respond to a task, and is premised on being performed on a person. Therefore, the above brain training method cannot be applied to racehorses who do not understand letters and numbers.

The present invention was made under such a background, and its purpose is to activate the brain of the racehorse to reduce stress, maintain the physical condition of the racehorse in good condition, and improve the physical performance of the racehorse. To provide a racehorse brain training method capable of improving

(1) The racehorse brain training method according to the present invention includes a first step in which a symbol moving image in which symbols move on the screen is displayed on a monitor or screen installed in a stable to allow the racehorse to visually recognize it; A second step of projecting a pseudo-running image simulating the running image from the viewpoint of (1) onto a monitor or screen installed in the stable to make the racehorse visually recognize it.

By showing the symbol movement image or the pseudo-running image to the racehorse in the stable, the brain of the racehorse can be activated and the racehorse can be relaxed. As a result, it is possible to keep the racehorse in good physical condition and improve the physical ability of the racehorse. Note that the symbols are characters, numbers, figures, and the like.

(2) The racehorse brain training method according to the present invention has the above-described second step, in which a flight device having a camera is flown at a low altitude to shoot a basic image, and the basic image is captured at a predetermined magnification. and generating the pseudo running video by accelerating.

Since the pseudo-running video is generated by accelerating the basic video at a predetermined magnification, the pseudo-running video can be generated regardless of the flight performance of the flight device, and the pseudo-running speed can be easily changed.

(3) The racehorse brain training method according to the present invention has the first step, and the symbol moving image has 850 or more and 1000 or less symbols on the screen, and the symbols are 0 It may move from one end of the screen to the other in 8 seconds or more and 1.7 seconds or less.

(4) The size of the symbol on the screen may be 1.0 cm square or more and 2.0 cm square or less.

(5) The first step and the second step may include a step of outputting background music together with the moving symbol image or the pseudo-running image. The background music is 30 BPM or more and less than 40 BPM, or 40 BPM or more and 240 BPM or less.

By outputting background music of 30 BPM or more equivalent to the resting pulse of the racehorse and less than 40 BPM, the racehorse's brain can be more activated and the racehorse can be relaxed.

(6) The racehorse may be a racehorse aged 3 to 4 years.

By showing the symbol movement image or the pseudo-running image to the racehorse scheduled to run in the race, the race result of the racehorse can be improved.

According to the racehorse brain training method according to the present invention, the brain of the racehorse can be activated to reduce stress, and as a result, the physical condition of the racehorse can be maintained in good condition and the physical ability of the racehorse can be improved. be able to.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating a racehorse brain training method. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a pseudo-running video. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a symbol moving image. FIG. 4 is a table and graph showing experimental results. FIG. 5 is a table and graph showing experimental results.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below. The embodiment described below is merely an example of the present invention, and it is needless to say that the embodiment of the present invention can be changed as appropriate without changing the gist of the present invention.

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a racehorse brain training system 10 used in a racehorse brain training method.

In this embodiment, a racehorse brain training method using the racehorse brain training system 10 shown in FIG. 1 will be described. The racehorse brain training method is performed in the production area or pasture before transportation from the production area or pasture to the training center, or during the training period at the training center before entering the race. That is, the racehorse brain training method is mainly performed during periods under conditions in which the racehorse 12 is likely to feel stress. However, the racehorse brain training method may be performed at other time periods. Although only two racehorses 12 are shown in FIG. 1, the number of racehorses 12 may be several to several tens or more.

[Configuration of racehorse brain training system 10]

The racehorse brain training system 10 includes a terminal device 20 , a display device 31 , multiple monitors 32 and a drone 40 .

The drone 40 is flyable and carries a camera 41 . The drone 40 causes the camera 41 to shoot while flying. The drone video data generated by the camera 41 by shooting is stored in a memory (not shown) of the drone 40 or wirelessly transmitted. The drone image data is input to the terminal device 20 using a portable storage medium such as a USB memory (registered trademark), or input to the terminal device 20 through a communication network such as a mobile communication network, the Internet 13, or a LAN. The drone 40 corresponds to a "flying device having a camera" described in claims.

The terminal device 20 is a personal computer, a tablet, or the like. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the terminal device 20 is a personal computer to which a display 21 and an input device 22 are connected. Also, the terminal device 20 is connected to the Internet 13 by wire or wirelessly, and can be connected to the Web server 14 through the Internet 13 .

The terminal device 20 processes the drone image data and the document data obtained from the web server 14 via the Internet 13 to generate pseudo-running image data representing a pseudo-running image and symbol-moving image data representing a symbol-moving image. . The pseudo-running video data and symbol movement video data generated by the terminal device 20 are input to the display device 31 through the portable storage medium and the communication network.

The display device 31 is a device for inputting video data to the monitor 32 and displaying a moving symbol video or a pseudo-sprinting video on the monitor 32 . The display device 31 is, for example, a personal computer. The display device 31 may be connected to the Internet 13 by wire or wirelessly, or may not be connected to the Internet 13 . A screen may be used instead of the monitor 32 . In that case, the display device 31 is a projection device, a projection device, a personal computer, or the like. Also, the display device 31 and the monitor 32 may be tablets.

Monitors 32 are installed in stables built in pastures or training centers. The number of monitors 32 corresponding to the number of racehorses 12 is installed. For example, one monitor 32 is installed for one racehorse 12 , or one monitor 32 is installed for several racehorses 12 . It should be noted that the monitor 32 may be installed at other places such as places where racehorses pass or places where they temporarily stay, instead of the stables. Alternatively, monitors 32 may be installed at both the stables and other locations.

The size of the monitor 32 is approximately 30 inches to 60 inches. The monitor 32 may display a color image or may display a monochrome image. However, the monitor 32 preferably displays color images.

A speaker (not shown) is attached to the monitor 32 . That is, the monitor 32 can output audio as well as video.

[Racing horse brain training method]

Below, generation of a pseudo-sprinting video using the drone 40, generation of symbol movement video data using document data acquired from the web server 14, and a racehorse brain training method using the racehorse brain training system 10 are described. be done.

The person in charge of the racehorse brain training method, or the person who received instructions from the person in charge (hereinafter referred to as "person in charge, etc.") flies the drone 40 in a pasture, etc., and generates drone video data on the drone 40. Let The flight altitude of the drone 40 is approximately the head height position of the racehorse 12 . Specifically, the flight altitude of the drone 40 is approximately 1 m to 3 m. The flight speed of the drone 40 is based on the flight performance (maximum speed) of the drone 40 . For example, the drone 40 having a maximum speed of 30 km/h is used, and the drone 40 is flown at a speed of 20 km/h to 30 km/h to capture images. That is, the drone 40 shoots images while flying at a low altitude within the range of its own flight performance.

Drone video data generated by the drone 40 is input to the terminal device 20 through the portable storage medium and the communication network.

The person in charge or the like inputs an instruction to the terminal device 20 using the input device 22, and generates pseudo-running video data based on the drone video data. Specifically, the speed factor is determined based on the flight speed of the drone 40, and the drone video data is multiplied by the determined speed factor to generate pseudo-running video data. For example, the speed multiplier is determined such that the flight speed of the drone 40 multiplied by the speed multiplier is the speed during sprinting of the racehorse 12 or slightly faster than the speed during sprinting. Specifically, when the flight speed of the drone 40 is 25 km/h, the speed factor is determined to be about 2 to 3 times. That is, the flight speed (pseudo running speed) of the pseudo drone 40 is approximately 50 km/h to 75 km/h. The running speed of the racehorse 12 aged 2 to 3 during training is approximately 50 km/h.

FIG. 2 shows a still image when the pseudo-running video is temporarily stopped. As shown in FIG. 2, the pseudo-sprinting image is an image simulating the scenery seen by the racehorse 12 when the racehorse 12 is running at a pasture.

Background music data is added to the simulated running video data by the person in charge or the like. The background music data is audio data representing audio (background music) that is output along with the pseudo-running video. The background music is a sound imitating the running sound of the racehorse 12 running. The rhythm speed of the background music is approximately 30 BPM (Beat Per Minute) to 240 BPM.

The simulated running video data generated by the terminal device 20 and added with background music data is input to the display device 31 through the portable storage medium and the communication network. Specifically, when the display device 31 is not connected to the Internet 13, the person in charge stores the pseudo-sprint video data generated by the terminal device 20 in a portable storage medium, and stores the portable storage medium in the display device. 31. When the display device 31 is connected to the Internet 13 , the person in charge uploads the pseudo-running video data generated by the terminal device 20 to the web server 15 . The person in charge or the like operates the display device 20 to access the web server 15 and download the pseudo-running video data from the web server 15 . The Web server 15 is a server operated (including rental) by a person who executes the racehorse brain training method.

Next, the symbol movement video data will be explained. FIG. 3 shows a still image when the symbol moving image indicated by the symbol moving image data is paused. A moving symbol image is an image in which a plurality of symbols are arranged vertically and horizontally on the screen. Symbols include characters, graphics, and the like. Characters include not only Japanese but also characters from other countries such as English and Greek characters. The figure is ▲, %, or the like.

The size of the symbol on the screen of the monitor 32 is approximately 1 cm square to 5 cm square. For example, the size of the monitor 32 is 31 inches and the size of the symbol is 1.5 cm square.

The number of symbols displayed on the screen of the monitor 32 (hereinafter referred to as “the number of symbols”) is approximately 850 to 1000.

In the moving symbol video, a plurality of symbols displayed on the screen move in a fixed direction at a fixed speed. The constant direction is, for example, the direction from right to left, from left to right, from top to bottom, or from bottom to top on the screen. In the examples described later, the fixed orientation is the orientation from right to left on the screen.

The moving speed is defined, for example, as the time required for a symbol appearing at the right end of the screen to move to the left end of the screen. The movement speed is approximately 0.8 seconds to 1.7 seconds.

The person in charge or the like operates the input device 22 to access the web server 14 and download a plurality of document data from the web server 14 . The type of the document data is not particularly limited, but document data of a type of text that is not subject to copyright or other rights of others is selected. The person in charge or the like combines the plurality of downloaded document data to generate symbol movement video data. Alternatively, the person in charge or the like uses the input device 22 to add an appropriate symbol to the combination of the plurality of relevant document data to generate symbol movement video data. Then, the person in charge designates the moving speed of the symbols in the symbol moving video data and generates the symbol moving video data. Creation of symbol movement video data is performed using, for example, an existing application program.

Background music data is added to the symbol movement video data by the person in charge or the like. The same background music data as the background music data added to the pseudo-running video data is used as the background music data. However, the background music data added to the symbol movement video data and the background music data added to the pseudo-running video data may be different.

Symbol movement video data generated by the terminal device 20 and added with background music data is input to the display device 31 through the portable storage medium and the communication network. Specifically, when the display device 31 is not connected to the Internet 13, the person in charge stores the symbol movement video data generated by the terminal device 20 in a portable storage medium, and transfers the portable storage medium to the display device. 31. When the display device 31 is connected to the Internet 13 , the person in charge uploads the symbol movement video data generated by the terminal device 20 to the Web server 15 . The person in charge or the like operates the display device 20 to access the Web server 15 and download the symbol movement video data from the Web server 15 . Note that the symbol movement video data and the pseudo-running video data may be collectively input to the display device 31 .

The person in charge or the like operates the display device 31 to cause the monitor 32 to display the pseudo sprinting image indicated by the pseudo sprinting image data and the symbol movement image indicated by the symbol movement image data. When the display device 31 is connected to the Internet 13, the operation of the display device 31 by the person in charge or the like may be performed remotely through the terminal device 20, or may be performed by instructing a person working at the stable 11. good.

The display device 31 operated by the person in charge or the like causes the monitor 32 to alternately display, for example, the pseudo-running image and the symbol movement image. For example, the pseudo-running image and the symbol movement image are alternately displayed on the monitor 32 at predetermined intervals such as every hour, every six hours, every twelve hours, every day, every three days, or every week. Alternatively, the pseudo-running image and the symbol-moving image may be randomly displayed on the monitor 32 . The step of causing the racehorse 12 to view the symbol movement image displayed on the monitor 32 by the person in charge or the like corresponds to the "first step" described in the claims. The step of causing the racehorse 12 to view the simulated galloping video on the monitor 32 by the person in charge or the like corresponds to the "second step" described in the claims.

When the stable 11 is set up on a pasture, the racehorse 12 relaxes by watching the simulated running video and the symbol movement video and is transported from the pasture to the training center on a transport vehicle. Although quantitative data have not been obtained, the racehorse 12 that was shown the pseudo-running image and the symbol movement image for a certain period of time had a horse weight before transportation compared to the racehorse 12 that was not shown the pseudo-running image and the symbol movement image. and the difference between horse weight after transport. That is, it was confirmed that the racehorse 12 was transported in a relaxed state by the racehorse brain training method of the present embodiment, and that the anorexia was improved and transported while maintaining a healthy state.

When the stable 11 is installed in a training center, the racehorse 12 relaxes by watching the simulated galloping video and the symbolic movement video, and is trained in a relaxed state. By training in a relaxed state, fatigue can be recovered and poor physical condition such as loss of appetite can be suppressed, and as a result, the physical ability of the racehorse 12 can be further improved. In addition, by showing the racehorse 12 the simulated galloping image and the symbol movement image even after training, the racehorse 12 can always be maintained in a relaxed state.

[Example]

Below, the result of the experiment which implemented the racehorse brain training method with the racehorse 12 is demonstrated.

When the racehorse 12 reaches the age of two, it is transported from the production area and assigned to each stable set up in the training center. At the stable, the racehorse 12 is trained. The racehorse 12 starts running at the age of 2 to 3 depending on training results and the like. In the experiment, the racehorse brain training method was applied to a racehorse 12 (so-called new horse) in training before the first race. That is, the experiment was carried out on racehorses 12 of 2 to 3 years old in the process of growth.

The racehorse brain training method was performed on nearly all racehorses assigned to a particular stable and contrasted with racehorses from other stables that did not undergo the racehorse brain training method. In the following, the specific stable where the racehorse brain training method was performed is referred to as "A stable", and the other stable where the racehorse brain training method is not performed is described as "B stable". In addition, "B stable" consists of four stables.

Training of the racehorse 12 is briefly described below. Training is performed by running the racehorse 12 on a slope. Then, a time of 3 furlongs (approximately 603m) (hereinafter referred to as "training time") is measured. Training is performed so that the degree of fatigue of the racehorse 12 is within a certain range. Fatigue is estimated by the lactate value. Specifically, while watching the racehorse 12, the trainer trains the racehorse 12 so that the racehorse 12 does not get too tired. As a result, the lactic acid value measured after training is generally in the range of 14 to 19. Training is performed so that the degree of fatigue is within a certain range, and the training time is gradually shortened. That is, the racehorse will be able to run faster with the same degree of fatigue. For example, a training time of 48 seconds at the start of training becomes 46 seconds as a result of training.

Figure 4 shows the average training time (hereinafter referred to as "average training time") and average lactic acid value (hereinafter referred to as "average lactic acid value") for 2018 and 2019 of multiple racehorses 12 belonging to stable A (description) shows monthly changes. 2018 is the year when the racehorse brain training method was not performed, and 2019 is the year when the racehorse brain training method was performed.

FIG. 4 also shows average training times and average lactate values for 2018 and 2019 for a plurality of racehorses 12 belonging to B stable different from A stable. For racehorse 12 of stable B, the racehorse brain training method was not performed in either 2018 or 2019.

The average training time is a value obtained by summing the average value of the training time of one racehorse 12 for all the racehorses 12 belonging to the A stable (or B stable) and dividing the total value by the number of horses. . That is, the average training time is the average value of the training times of all the racehorses 12 belonging to the A stable (or B stable). Similarly, the average lactic acid value is the average lactic acid value for all racehorses 12 belonging to the A stable (or B stable).

The racehorse brain training method was performed by making each racehorse 12 watch the simulated running video and the symbol movement video at random.

The racehorse brain training method was implemented with the start of training. The training start month and racehorse brain training method start month is December 2019. The racehorse brain training method was performed for about six months (half a year). That is, the racehorse brain training method was implemented from December 2019 to May 2020.

The average training times of the racehorses 12 of the A stable and the B stable in 2018 in FIG. 4 are generally the same. That is, FIG. 4 shows that there is generally no difference in average training time between stables when the racehorse brain training method is not performed. On the other hand, in 2019, the average training time of the A stable that performed the racehorse brain training method is generally shorter than the average training time of the B stable that did not perform the racehorse brain training method. . That is, FIG. 4 shows that there was a difference between the A stable that performed the racehorse brain training method and the B stable that did not perform the racehorse brain training method.

Figure 5 shows changes in average training time and average lactic acid value between 2018 when the racehorse brain training method was not performed and 2019 when the racehorse brain training method was performed for the A stable. As shown in FIG. 5, the average training time in 2019 when the racehorse brain training method was performed is shorter than the average training time in 2018 when the racehorse brain training method was not performed in any month. is shown.

As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, when the racehorse brain training method is performed on the racehorse 12, the racehorse 12 in other stables not subjected to the racehorse brain training method and the racehorse brain training method are used. It was confirmed that the average training time was shorter than that of the racehorse 12 in other years when the training was not performed.

In addition, by hearing from multiple stables belonging to the A stable, compared to previous racehorses (racehorses trained before 2018), the state of the racehorse 12 that carried out the racehorse brain training method was confirmed to be good. The condition of the racehorse 12 was determined by weight loss due to anorexia or the like, so-called immersion, and the like.

In addition, the condition of racehorses belonging to the A stable is better than that of previous racehorses (racehorses trained before 2018) and racehorses belonging to other stables (B stable). confirmed. In this case, the judgment of the "state of the racehorse" is made by the trainer who trains the racehorse 12 belonging to the A stable and the racehorse 12 belonging to another stable (B stable).

[Action and effect of the embodiment]

In this embodiment, by showing the symbol movement video and the pseudo-sprinting video to the racehorse 12 in the A stable, the brain of the racehorse 12 was activated and the racehorse 12 was able to relax. As a result, it was possible to keep the racehorse 12 in good physical condition and improve the physical ability of the racehorse 12 .

Further, since the drone image captured by the drone 40 is accelerated at a predetermined magnification to generate the pseudo-running image, the pseudo-running image can be generated regardless of the flight performance of the drone 40 . Also, you can easily change the pseudo sprinting speed.

In addition, by outputting background music of 30 BPM or more equivalent to the resting pulse of the racehorse 12 and less than 40BPM, the brain of the racehorse 12 is more activated and the racehorse 12 is relaxed. can be done.

In addition, by showing the symbol movement image or the pseudo-running image to the racehorse 12 aged 3 to 4 who will run in the race, the racehorse 12 can be relaxed and the race results can be improved.

[Modification]

In the embodiment, the racehorse 12 is made to view the pseudo-running image and the symbol movement image, but the racehorse brain training method is performed by having the racehorse 12 view either the pseudo-running image or the symbol movement image. good too.

In the example, the racehorse brain training method was performed on the racehorse 12 aged 2 to 3 years old, but the racehorse brain training method may be performed on the racehorse 12 aged 4 years or older.

In the embodiment, the example of generating the pseudo-running video data based on the drone video captured by the drone 40 has been described. However, the pseudo galloping video data may be generated by installing a camera on the galloping racehorse 12 to capture the image.

In the embodiment, the racehorse 12 was made to view the pseudo-running video and the symbol movement video with rhythm, but the racehorse 12 was made to view the pseudo-running video and symbol movement video without rhythm, and the racehorse brain A training method may be performed.

The moving speed of the symbols in the symbol moving video may be gradually increased. For example, in the first month after starting the racehorse brain training method, the movement speed is set to 1.7 seconds, and in the next month, the movement speed is gradually increased to 1.5 seconds or 1.3 seconds, and finally You may increase your movement speed to 0.8 seconds for 1 month. The brain of the racehorse 12 can be more activated by gradually increasing the moving speed of the symbols in the symbol moving image.

10 Racehorse Brain Training System 11 Stable 12 Racehorse 13 Internet 14, 15 Web Server 20 Terminal Device 31 Display Device 32 Monitor 40... Drone 41... Camera

Claims (6)

A first step in which a symbol movement image in which a symbol moves on the screen is displayed on a monitor or screen installed in the stable to be visually recognized by the racehorse, and a pseudo-running image that imitates the running image from the viewpoint of the running racehorse, A racehorse brain training method comprising at least one step of a second step of displaying images on a monitor or screen installed in a stable and allowing the racehorses to visually recognize the images. A racehorse brain training method having the second step,
A step of taking a basic image by flying a flying device having a camera at a low altitude;
2. The racehorse brain training method according to claim 1 , further comprising the step of generating the pseudo-running image by accelerating the basic image at a predetermined magnification. A racehorse brain training method comprising the first step,
The symbol moving video has 850 or more and 1000 or less symbols on the screen, and the symbols move from one end to the other end of the screen in 0.8 seconds or more and 1.7 seconds or less. 3. A racehorse brain training method according to item 1 or 2 . The racehorse brain training method according to claim 3 , wherein the size of the symbol on the screen is 1.0 cm or more and 2.0 cm or less. The first step and the second step include a step of outputting background music together with the symbol movement video or the pseudo-running video,
The racehorse brain training method according to claim 1, wherein the background music is 30 BPM or more and less than 40 BPM, or 40 BPM or more and 240 BPM or less. The racehorse brain training method according to claim 1, wherein the racehorse is a racehorse of 3 to 4 years old.

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