KR100387226B1 - Estrous detection and management system - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an unmanned estrous management system of livestock capable of accurately detecting whether the estrus of the animal is raised, the present invention includes a plurality of estrous detection device, in response to the signal of the switch operated by the animal's riding behavior Therefore, it is wirelessly connected to a transmitter and a transmitter for wirelessly transmitting an estrus detection signal, and receives and displays the estrus detection signals transmitted from a plurality of estrus detection devices and displays the estrus information through a public switched telephone network. It includes a main control device for the overall control of each component to provide. Therefore, there is an effect that can determine the mating time of the animal early to determine the correct breeding time.

Description

Livestock unmanned estrus management system {Estrous detection and management system}

The present invention relates to an unmanned estrous management system of livestock, and more particularly to an unmanned estrous management system of livestock that can increase the fertility rate by accurately detecting whether the livestock is estrous.

In general, the main purpose of raising livestock or animals is to produce good offspring to increase the breeding efficiency. Therefore, it is important for animal breeders to recognize the estrous signs of estroused females quickly and accurately and to breed them at the optimum time. As a prerequisite for this, accurate record management by individual modification and disease log should be preceded, create a comfortable and stable environment, and feed high-quality feed. These preconditions increase the intensity of signs of estrus.

In the case of cows, a conventional estrus diagnosis method is described as follows, and the estrus diagnosis method is a method of detecting estrus due to natural estrus phenomena and a change in pH (acidity) of mucus in the cow's vagina. To detect estrus and to detect estrus by investigating changes in the electrical resistance of the vaginal mucus.

The estrus cycle averages 21 days and repeats estrus periodically until pregnancy. Common signs of estrus in the cow are emotionally anxious, with decreased appetite, crying loudly or wandering in search of hydrogen, and slime leaking out of the vulva, making it wet or reddish and swollen lightly. In addition, other cows are allowed or other cows or bulls are allowed to be allowed and mated. When breeders judge this estrus phenomenon, it is generally judged differently according to breeding size. In the case of small breeding, it is judged whether it is estrous based on general external symptoms. However, these signs of estrus vary according to various factors such as breed, individual, breeding type, nutritional status, etc. The estrus duration of cattle is relatively short (usually 12 to 24 hours), so they can not be bred. Frequent passing of the bandit is occurring. Therefore, it is no exaggeration to say that the root cause of the failure of cattle breeding is the failure and inaccuracy of estrous discovery.

According to one study, only 60% of farm specialists detect heat, and about 45% of them exhibit abnormal estrus cycles. Therefore, the cattle must be observed with great care and watched 24 hours a day as well as during working hours. The estrous period and ovulation period of the cow is short, so it is not easy to confirm the estrus without continuous observation. For this reason, various techniques have been studied for the detection of estrus, and one of them is the method of detecting estrus by examining the pH (acidity) change of mucus in the cow's vagina according to the estrus degree. However, since the pH of the vaginal mucus changes due to other factors, the estrus detection method due to the pH change is not accurate.

Thus, a more accurate and simple method of measuring estrus was studied, one of which investigated the direct correlation between changes in the electrical resistance of vaginal mucus and how to detect mating period. This method uses the principle that the electrical resistance of the vaginal mucus decreases as the cow gets closer to the heat. In other words, the mucus in the vagina shows a constant cycle of electrical resistance during the estrous period, a high resistance value when no estrus occurs, and a low resistance value when estrus starts. The meter used in this method is a draminski meter, which consists of a detector, an electronic component, a handle and a switch. At the end of the detector there are two ring-shaped electron bars, which are sensors for detecting electrical resistance. To measure estrus with a Draminsky meter, first open the vagina and gently insert about 3/4 of the detector, then carefully turn the detector 2 or 3 times halfway, press the switch, and 1.5 to 2 seconds later. Read the resistance displayed on the LCD. By using this Draminsky meter, you do not need to observe the cow all day, you can easily make a delivery plan, and you can quickly and easily check your pregnancy.

However, such conventional estrus diagnostic methods have various problems. First, when neglecting or incorrect estrus observation during the estrous period, the correction, that is, missed the mating period, the conception rate is greatly reduced, and the interval between births, resulting in a low reproduction rate. Second, it takes time and effort to detect the estrous cycle, and if the missed mating time is missing, there is a problem in that economic losses such as additional mating costs are required. In terms of direct economic losses, if the estrous period is too high for cows, the feed costs about 20 to 300,000 won, and for cattle, it costs about 100,000 to 200,000 won and fertilization costs are added. Assuming that there are about 1 million cows in our country, the cost is astronomical. Third, the method of detecting estrus by investigating the change in the electrical resistance of vaginal mucus has the advantage that the estrus timing can be easily measured using the dramineski meter, but these methods also allow the breeder to directly observe the estrus symptoms. There is then the hassle of having to insert a hand meter into the vagina of a cow. Since estrous incidence of cows occurs more often at night than daytime, especially at dawn, it is impossible to accurately detect the estrus period of cows when estrus is initiated at this time. Also, the invention disclosed in US Pat. No. 51,117,991 (published '92 .5.12). Although the accuracy of estrus observation was increased by using a pressure sensor and wireless communication, the external display method was inconvenient and not easy to use.

Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, the object of the present invention is to detect the heat detection signal generated when the female heat started estrous and continue to allow the detection signal It transmits to the outside using wireless transmission method, receives the transmitted heat detection signal, informs the signal to the outside through the color and warning sound of the LED attached to the external display device, and outputs the heat detection information to the built-in small printer. In order to provide efficient user management by providing the estrus detection status information to the user who is on the fly in a short time, and to transmit the received information to the computer, the breeding management program can efficiently manage the breeding. To provide an unmanned estrus management system for livestock.

Another object of the present invention is to establish a frequency band for distinguishing each female, an unmanned estrous management system of livestock capable of identifying the corresponding female started estrus by the frequency detection signal for each frequency band transmitted from each female To provide.

Still another object of the present invention is to inform the breeder by voice or store the corresponding information through a public telephone switch network so as to remotely check the unique number, occurrence time and frequency of the female in which the estrus detection signal has occurred, and output it through the output device. The present invention provides an unmanned estrus management system for livestock that enables the determination of the correct mating time of a female that has undergone a estrus detection signal.

Still another object of the present invention is to enclose a transmitting device including a switch for generating a estrus detection signal to an attachment cloth and attach it to each female using an adhesive, so that the switch is operated in accordance with the riding behavior of the livestock to generate a estrus detection signal. To provide an unmanned estrus management system of livestock generating the

1 is an overall configuration diagram of an unmanned estrous management system of livestock according to the present invention,

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration of the estrus detection device shown in FIG. 1;

3 is an external view showing an external configuration of the main controller shown in FIG. 1;

4 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration of the main controller shown in FIG. 1;

5 is a flowchart illustrating a process of outputting estrus detection information of an unmanned estrous management system of livestock according to the present invention;

6 is a flowchart illustrating a process of providing estrous detection information of an unmanned estrous management system of livestock according to the present invention;

7 is a flowchart illustrating a process of providing estrus detection information according to a call request.

* Description of the symbols for the main parts of the drawings *

10: transmitting device 15: RF transmitting module

20: main controller 24: RF receiving module

28; Controller 30,50: printer

36: flash memory 40: personal computer

60: public telephone exchange 70: information providing device

The present invention for achieving the above object in the estrus diagnosis system for diagnosing the estrus timing of the animal, comprising a plurality of estrus detection device, according to the signal of the switch actuated by the animal's riding behavior Each component is wirelessly connected to a transmitter and a transmitter for transmitting wirelessly, and receives and displays an horn detection signal transmitted from a plurality of horn detection devices, and provides voice information through a public switched telephone network. It includes a main control device for overall control. The main controller can input, change, and delete IDs of a plurality of estrus detection devices, and can record and check the estrus status in real time by a built-in small print.

The unmanned estrous management system of livestock according to the present invention can be particularly useful for animals whose estrous cycles are not constant and difficult to observe estrus signs. A representative example of an animal that is difficult to observe the estrous cycle and estrus symptoms is 'cow', and the following detailed description is given for the case of the cow which can be most usefully applied to the unmanned estrous management system of livestock according to the present invention. Explain.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the unmanned estrous management system of livestock according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is an overall configuration diagram of the unmanned estrous management system of a livestock according to the present invention, the unmanned estrus management system of a livestock is a transmission device 10, a main control unit (MCU: 20), the output device 30, 50), consisting of a personal computer and a public switched telephone network (PSTN).

The transmitter 10 is composed of a plurality of heat detecting units (HDUs). Here, each estrus detection device performs a function of wirelessly transmitting a frequency corresponding to a unique number (ID) of each estrus detection device in accordance with a signal of a switch operated by the riding action. The estrus detection device is enclosed in an attachment cloth and is attached to the buttocks of each cow using a firm adhesive such as glue. It is important that such a estrus detection device is correctly attached to the position where the cow and hydrogen contact during hydrogen riding. In addition, even if the adhesive is attached to the buttocks of the cow accurately, it may be detached by other environmental factors or physical factors, so that the estrus detection device may be fixed by using a leather belt or the like. The estrus detection device transmits using an analog modulation method such as AM (Amplitude Modulation) or FM (Frequency Modulation) or digital ASK (Frequency Shift Keying) or FSK (Frequency Shift Keying). In addition, when the multi-channel transmission apparatus is used, different frequencies may be used for each transmission apparatus, thereby preventing interference between the respective estrus detection apparatuses. Each heat detection device is subdivided into a power supply unit 11, an ID input unit 12, a switching unit 13, an encoder 14, an RF transmission module 15, and an LED 16. Detailed description of the components will be described later with reference to FIG.

The main control unit 20 is wirelessly connected to the estrus detection device of the transmitter 10, and receives various estrus detection signals transmitted from a plurality of estrus detection devices (for example, printing, alarm, voice, etc.). ) To inform the breeders of information such as cow's ID, estrous time, and estrous frequency, and to control each component of the unmanned estrous management system of this animal smoothly. The main control unit 20 easily transmits the frequency transmitted from the transmitter 10 without departing from the communication range of the transmitter 10 (for example, a radius of 500 m to 1 km in the case of 300 MHz personal use frequency band). It is desirable to place it in a place where it can be received. The main controller 20 has a built-in RS232 port and a small line printer 30 to provide a variety of services in conjunction with external devices. The detailed configuration of the main control device 20 and the mutual relationship with the peripheral device will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 3.

The personal computer 40 is connected to the main control unit 20 through the RS232 port, and can receive various types of information in the main control unit by serial data communication and transmit its information to the main control unit. do. Since the personal computer 40 has a graphical user interface (GUI) built-in, statistical and comprehensive information can be easily provided to the computer user, and the personal computer 40 can transmit and receive data. The function of the main control unit 20 may be upgraded. In addition, by connecting the printer 50 to the personal computer 40, and outputs the information desired by the user. The public switched telephone network (PSTN) 60 is interconnected with the main control device 20, and performs a function of notifying voice information such as a estrus detection signal stored in the main control device 20 through the breeder's telephone 65. do. Therefore, the breeder can listen to the information about the estrus of the cow in real time even if not on the farm. The telephone includes both wired and mobile communication, and the interaction with the main controller 20 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 3.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration of the heat detection device shown in FIG. 1, and each heat detection device includes a power supply unit 11, an ID input unit 12, a switching unit 13, an encoder 14, and an RF. It consists of a transmission module 15 and an LED 16.

The power supply 11 is for operating each component of the estrus detection device, and it is preferable to use a small-sized, long-life alkaline-manganese battery. The ID input unit 12 inputs a unique number of each estrus detection device for distinguishing it from other estrus detection devices, and the ID number can be designated by numbers or alphabetic characters or a combination thereof. Switching section 13 is composed of a switch that can be turned on / off according to the pressure applied to the push button to detect the presence or absence of pressure, and when there is a small riding behavior (that is, when pressure is applied), the pressure It is off when it is released. The encoder 14 is connected to the power supply 11, the ID input 12 and the switching unit 13, and is operated by the power applied from the power supply 11 and applied by the ID input 12. It is to perform the function of encoding the ID of the estrous detection apparatus to be a signal that is easy to transmit. That is, a function of transmitting the ID encoded by the ON signal applied from the switching unit 13 is performed.

The RF transmission module 15 is connected to the encoder 14, and receives an ID coded and transmitted by the encoder, generates a frequency corresponding to the ID, and transmits the generated ID through an antenna. The RF transmission module 15 is composed of a local oscillator, a modulation circuit, a signal amplifier, a filter, and a transmission antenna, and the local oscillator is for oscillating a stable and constant frequency corresponding to an ID of the detection detection device. It is connected to an encoder and converts the low frequency generated by the local oscillator into a high frequency which is easy to transmit. Modulation methods include amplitude modulation that changes amplitude with signal waves (modulation waves), frequency modulation that changes frequencies, and phase modulation that changes phases. The signal amplifier amplifies the frequency modulated by the modulation circuit unit at high frequency. The filter unit filters only frequencies of a predetermined band among the frequencies amplified by the signal amplification unit and transmits them through the transmission antenna. Here, the bandwidth of the filter unit can be freely set by the designer. The LED 16 is connected to the encoder 14 and is a light emitting diode that emits light by an output signal of the encoder 14 that detects an on / off signal of the switching unit 13 and displays the external display. In addition, a warning sound may be output by using a buzzer that can easily recognize the estrus detection signal from the outside.

FIG. 3 is an external view illustrating an external configuration of the main controller shown in FIG. 1, and as shown in FIG. 3, the main controller 20 receives a radio frequency transmitted from the RF transmission module 15 of FIG. 2. A display unit 32 made of a combination of a receiving antenna, a power switch 31 for supplying backup power, an LED for displaying a horned cow, and various functions of an unmanned estrous management system of livestock according to the present invention (eg For example, a function key 33 for performing a cow's status display, a situation occurrence time display, a current time and a heat detection time display, a call function, a voice message sending function, a recording function, a real-time output function, and the like, and a current time And a 7-segment 34 for indicating a estrus detection time, and a keypad for generating a DTMF signal for a telephone call and specifying a set value of each function key 33 (for example, ID of each cow). 35, external currency And it is configured to include a voice to the microphone 36 for a call. In addition, the main controller 20 may have a built-in printing function for outputting the stored information itself, and may be connected to a printer port and output the stored information through an external printer.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration of the main controller shown in FIG. 1.

The RF receiving module 24 receives a frequency transmitted from the RF transmitting module 15 of FIG. 2 and demodulates the original signal. The RF receiving module 24 includes a receiving antenna for receiving a radio frequency, a high frequency amplifying unit for amplifying the received frequency, a local oscillating unit for oscillating a stable and constant frequency for converting a frequency, and an amplified frequency in the high frequency amplifying unit. The mixing unit converts the frequency output from the local oscillator and converts it into an intermediate frequency, and extracts and reproduces the frequency amplified by the intermediate frequency amplifier and the intermediate frequency amplifier for amplifying the intermediate frequency output from the mixer to an appropriate size. And a demodulator for demodulating the original frequency modulated and transmitted by the RF transmission module 15, and applying a part of the output of the detector to the high frequency amplifier and the intermediate frequency amplifier to automatically control the gain. Here, the automatic gain control keeps the output constant even if the input fluctuates. If the frequency is strong, the amplification degree of the high frequency amplification unit and the intermediate frequency amplification unit is decreased. Adjust the gain by raising. In addition, the decoder includes a decoder for converting the demodulated frequency into the digital signal that the controller 28 can process.

The controller 28 receives the ID of the estrus detection device 10 input through the RF receiving module 24 and informs the switching information of the estrus detection device to the outside through LEDs, and outputs the corresponding information. Outputs various control signals instructing negative operations, receives upgraded information in conjunction with peripheral devices, and delivers the information to the keeper of the remote site or performs the function of providing the information at the request of the keeper. do.

The LED 32 is connected to the controller 28 and is a light emitting diode that displays the external light to confirm that there is a horned cow by emitting light by the output signal of the controller 28. 7-segment (segment) (34) is a device that displays the current time at normal times and the estrus time at the request of the breeder during estrus. In addition, a warning sound may be output by using a buzzer that can easily recognize the estrus detection signal from the outside. The flash memory 36 is one of rewriteable, search-only memories, a PROM, and is a memory chip that electrically erases and rewrites previous contents. Therefore, various information (for example, current time, estrus cow's ID, voice message, etc.) input to the controller 28 and the breeder's telephone number are stored and stored in the control signal of the controller 28 when necessary. Can be extracted and used. Flash memory can be miniaturized compared to a hard disk, does not require a backup power supply, and is shock resistant.

Real Time Clock (RTC) 38 is a clock that is built into a computer system to accurately record and report the current time.It generates pulses at regular time intervals to enable the computer to accurately record time, as well as any time It plays a role of informing the time when work execution starts for the work that needs to be performed based on the standard. Accordingly, the controller 28 accesses the current time from the RTC 38 when the estrus detection signal is generated, stores it in the flash memory 36, and displays the current time via the 7-segment 34 if the user desires it. The RS232 driver 42 is a port for providing serial input or output of data according to the V.24 standard, which allows the controller 28 to easily interact with other peripherals using a synchronization or asynchronous protocol. Therefore, the user can easily and systematically provide various information stored in the main controller 20 with the GUI of the personal computer 40. The print port 44 is a port for connecting the controller 28 and the small line printer 30. Accordingly, the controller 28 may match the small line printer 30 via the parallel (or serial) interface and output the received information to the controller 28.

The information providing device 70 is a device for providing information on the estrus stored in the controller 28 to a keeper of a remote location, and transmits the information to a keeper's phone by using a pre-stored guide voice or by requesting a keeper's call. To the voice response system (ARS: Automatic Response System). The information providing apparatus 70 includes a telephone line matching unit 72, a ring detection unit 74, a dual tone multi-frequency generation unit 76, a voice message transmitting unit 78, and a DTMF receiving unit 79. have.

The telephone line matching unit 72 is connected to the controller 28 to drive a relay by the control signal of the controller 28, and automatically hooks off the telephone connected to the controller 28 to the external telephone. It performs a function of maintaining a state that can be called, and on the contrary, when the call ends, the relay is blocked to automatically hook on a phone connected to the controller 28. The ring detector 74 detects ring signals (75Vrms, 20Hz) on the telephone line and transmits a HOOK ON / HOOK OFF detection signal to the controller 28. When the ring signal is detected, the ring detection unit 74 raises the HOOK ON / HOOK OFF detection signal. If the ring signal is not detected, it is output as a low signal. In other words, the ring detector 74 detects a ring back tone signal and transmits the ring back tone signal to the controller 28, and the controller 28 detects whether the breeder's telephone is in the HOOK ON state or the HOOK OFF state by the detection signal. Can be identified. The DTMF generating unit 76 performs a function of generating a DTMF signal corresponding to the breeder's telephone number stored in the flash memory 36 by the control signal of the controller 28, and the DTMF signal corresponds to the breeder's telephone number. This is a signal for distinguishing each key signal. The DTMF signal is composed of two different frequencies (ie high frequency and low frequency) so that it cannot be simulated by a human voice. The DTMF signal corresponding to each key is as follows.

key One 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 * # Low frequency (Hz) 697 697 697 770 770 770 852 852 852 941 941 941 High frequency (Hz) 1209 1336 1477 1209 1336 1477 1209 1336 1477 1336 1209 1477

The voice message transmitter 78 extracts the voice message stored in the flash memory 36 by the control signal of the controller 28 and delivers the necessary information to the breeder. The DTMF receiver 79 receives the DTMF signal corresponding to the telephone number of the main controller 20 input by the breeder and the DTMF signal corresponding to each key signal input by the breeder to listen to a desired service. Perform the function of sending to. The data transmission between the controller 28 and the DTMF receiver 79 uses a handshake transmission method. That is, the DTMF receiving unit 79 transmits a strobe signal for informing the message of "sending data" to the controller 28 and then transmits the corresponding data, and the controller 28 receives the data and processes the data. The enable signal is transmitted to the DTMF receiving unit 79 to inform the message of 'completed'.

The backup battery 22, which is not described above, is a battery for applying backup power to the controller 28, and the test switch 26 is for user registration of the controller 28 and inputs various diagnostics and information by a switch input. It is a switch for.

The operational state of the unmanned estrous management system of livestock according to the present invention as described above will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a process of outputting estrus detection information of an unmanned estrus management system of livestock according to the present invention, and each estrus detection device uses a multi-channel estrus detection device having different frequencies to avoid mutual interference. Assume

First, the breeder firmly attaches the multi-channel estrus detection device to the buttocks of each cow (502), applies the backup power to the main controller to start the RTC, displays the current time in the 7-segment (504), and then waits. do. Here, the estrus detection device attached to the buttocks of each cow accurately attaches to the place where the cow and hydrogen contact when hydrogen riding is carried out.

After that, the encoder checks whether there is an estrus detection signal applied from the switching unit (506), and if the estrus detection signal is not applied, waits continuously and if the estrus detection signal is applied, it indicates through the LED that the estrus detection signal has been generated. At the same time, a radio frequency (ie, an estrus detection signal including an ID of the estrus detection device) of the corresponding transmission device is transmitted to the main control device through the RF transmission module (508). At this time, the encoder transmits the estrus detection signal through the RF transmission module when the estrus detection signal applied from the switching unit lasts a predetermined time (3 to 5 seconds). This is to prevent the misunderstanding that the estrus detection signal is generated when the switching unit is temporarily turned on (for example, when the cow rejects the temporary contact or the riding of hydrogen). In addition, the RF transmitting module transmits a predetermined number of times (for example, three times) in preparation for the case where the transmitted heat detection signal is not received by the RF receiving module.

The controller detects a signal input from the RF receiving module and determines whether a estrus detection signal has been received (510). If the estrus detection signal is not received, the controller waits until the signal is received. The display is displayed externally through the LED, and the estrus time is displayed on the 7-segment at the request of the breeder, and the estrus detection information (for example, the current time and the ID of the estrous cow) is stored in the flash memory (512). . Thereafter, the controller determines whether the breeder wants to output the stored estrus detection information (516), and if the output is desired, outputs the corresponding information through a printer connected to the controller (516). For example, it is determined whether or not to cooperate with the personal computer (518). If desired, the controller transmits various information stored in the flash memory to the personal computer through the serial data communication method and receives upgraded information from the personal computer, thereby providing statistical and comprehensive information to the breeder (520). Here, the personal computer has a built-in graphical user interface (GUI), so the breeder can quickly and easily search for the desired information. Thereafter, the process proceeds to the step 514 to repeat the subsequent steps. In step 516, if the breeder outputs the desired information, or in step 518, if the breeder does not want to link with the external device, the process of outputting the estrus detection information is terminated.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a process of providing estrus detection information of an unmanned estrous management system of a livestock according to the present invention, and assumes that a phone number connected to a main control device is set, and a voice message and a phone number are stored in a flash memory.

First, the controller detects a signal input from the RF receiving module to determine whether an estrus detection signal has been received (602), and waits until the estrus detection signal is received, and generates a corresponding signal when the estrus detection signal is received. It displays the outside through the LED and displays the estrus time on the 7-segment at the request of the breeder and simultaneously stores the estrus detection information (for example, the current time and ID of the estrous cow) in the flash memory ( 604).

Thereafter, the controller detects a signal applied from the test switch to determine whether the receiver wants to be provided with estrus information through a public switched telephone network. If not, the controller proceeds to step 604 to provide estrus information. If desired, the relay is driven through the telephone line matching device to switch his phone to the HOOK OFF state (608). Next, a DTMF signal of a pre-stored destination telephone number is detected through the DTMF generating unit and transmitted to the destination through a public switched telephone network (610), and then turned off from the ring detector for a predetermined time (3 to 4 seconds). It is determined whether the signal is detected (612). When the OFF HOOK signal is detected, the voice message regarding the estrus detection information previously stored in the flash memory is automatically transmitted (614). Next, the controller determines whether all voice messages relating to the estrus detection information have been sent to the receiver (616). When the telephone line is connected, the relay is blocked to switch the phone connected to the controller to the HOOK ON state (618), and then all processing ends.

7 is a flowchart illustrating a process of providing estrus detection information according to a call request, setting a phone number connected to a main control device, storing a guide message about estrus detection information and other service information in a flash memory, and automatically generating a guidance message. Suppose you have a voice response system (ARS) for responding.

First, the controller detects a signal input from the RF receiving module to determine whether an estrus detection signal has been received (702), and waits until the estrus detection signal is received, and generates a corresponding signal when the estrus detection signal is received. It displays the outside through the LED and displays the estrus time on the 7-segment at the request of the breeder and simultaneously stores the estrus detection information (for example, the current time and ID of the estrous cow) in the flash memory ( 704).

Thereafter, the controller determines whether there is a call request from the caller through the DTMF receiver (706). If there is no call request, the controller proceeds to step 704 and waits until there is a call request. For example, "press the desired service code. Press 1 for estrus detection information guide, and press 2 for other services" (708). Next, if it is determined that the caller has selected the service code (710), if the service code is not selected, the process proceeds to step 708 to continue sending the guide message, and if the service code is selected, the service is provided (712). After that, all processing ends.

The above description is only for explaining one embodiment, and the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment and can be variously changed within the scope of the appended claims. For example, the shape and structure of each component specifically shown in the embodiment of the present invention can be modified.

As described above, according to the unmanned estrous management system of a livestock according to the present invention, a estrus detection signal that occurs when the estrus is allowed to continue to the system that finds a permission to be approved, that is, a phenomena that appears as a specific behavioral pattern in a estroused female. By detecting the signal and transmitting the detected signal to the outside using a wireless transmission method, and receiving the transmitted estrus detection signal and displaying the corresponding signal, thereby identifying the estrus timing of the animal early and determining the correct breeding time. There is.

In addition, by using the public telephone exchange network can be provided with the estrus information from a remote location, it is effective to reduce the time and effort required to capture the estrus signs.

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In the system for diagnosing and managing the heat of cattle, A transmission device including a plurality of estrous detection devices and wirelessly transmitting a estrus detection signal in accordance with a signal of a switch operated by a live animal riding action; And A main control device wirelessly connected to the transmitter and configured to receive and display an estrus detection signal transmitted from the plurality of estrus detection devices, and to control each component to provide estrus information as a voice through a public switched telephone network. Including, The heat detection device includes a power supply unit for supplying power, an ID input unit, a switching unit which is turned on / off according to the pressure applied to the push button to generate a heat detection signal by detecting the presence of pressure, the power supply unit, the ID input unit, and An encoder that is connected to the switching unit and encodes an ID of the estrus detection device applied by the ID input unit into a signal that is easy to transmit, and is connected to the encoder and receives an ID coded and transmitted by the encoder. RF transmitting module for generating a frequency corresponding to the ID and transmitting through the antenna; And a display device connected to the encoder and configured to display a warning light or a warning sound so that the heat detection signal generated by the switching unit can be checked from the outside, wherein the ID input unit is configured to input or change an individual number of a cow. Characterized by the unique number of the detection device is characterized in that the input, each estrous detection device using a different frequency band, it is characterized in that attached to the skin of the buttocks of the cow's butt using an adhesive enclosed in the attachment cloth, The main controller is connected to a backup battery for applying backup power, an RF receiving module for receiving a frequency transmitted from the RF transmitting module and demodulating the original signal, the backup battery, the RF receiving module, and the test switch. Receives the ID of the estrus detection device input through the RF receiving module and informs the information to the outside, outputs various control signals instructing the operation of each component to output the information, and estrus through the public switched telephone network A controller for controlling each component to provide information, the flash memory being connected to the controller, storing a variety of information input to the controller and a telephone number of a breeder, and extracting information stored by a control signal of the controller when necessary; And an information providing device, connected to the controller, for providing the estrus detection information stored in the flash memory to a remote location through a public switched telephone network under the control of the controller, wherein the information providing device is connected to the controller. And a telephone line matching unit for driving or blocking a relay by a control signal of the controller, and automatically maintaining a state in which a phone connected to the controller can be hooked up or hooked off to communicate with an external telephone. A ring detector connected to an external telephone line and detecting a ring signal on a telephone line to transmit a hook on / hook off detection signal to the controller; A DTMF generation unit connected to the controller and generating a DTMF signal corresponding to a telephone number of a receiver stored in the flash memory by a control signal of the controller; A voice message transmitting unit connected to the controller and extracting a voice message stored in the flash memory according to a control signal of the controller and transferring necessary information; And a DTMF receiver connected to the external telephone line through the relay and receiving a DTMF signal corresponding to a telephone number and a key signal input by a caller and transmitting the DTMF signal to the controller. . delete delete delete delete delete The method of claim 1, wherein the main controller Test switches for entering diagnostics and information for user registration; A display device connected to the controller and configured to display a warning light or a warning sound so that the heat detection signal applied from the controller can be checked from the outside; A 7-segment connected to the controller, which normally displays the current time and, when estrous, displays the estrous time at the request of the breeder; A real time clock (RTC) connected to the controller for recording and reporting a current time; And And an RS232 driver connected to the controller, the RS232 driver providing a serial input or output of data so that the controller can interoperate with other peripheral devices. delete