KR101415921B1 - Crop Cultivation Management Method Using Online - Google Patents

Abstract

A first embodiment of a crop cultivation management method according to the present invention may include: a data local computer transmission step in which a local computer receives data about crop cultivation condition obtained from at least one sensor installed in a crop cultivation apparatus; a data central server transmission step in which a central server receives the data; a comparison step in which the central server compares the data with a pre-established reference value; a control signal transmission step in which the central server transmits a control signal to the local computer, in case the data deviates from the reference value; and a control step in which the local computer receiving the control signal controls the crop cultivation condition through a control device connected to the local computer.

Description

[0002] Crop Cultivation Management Method Using Online [

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a crop cultivation management method using on-line, and more particularly, to a crop cultivation management method using on-line that improves the operation efficiency by using a central server including a cloud.

The contents described in this section merely provide background information on the embodiment of the present invention and do not constitute the prior art.

Crop cultivation can be done in various ways, such as general cultivation, hydroponics. In recent years, a crop cultivation apparatus having various necessary facilities for efficient crop cultivation such as a temperature control facility, a water supply facility, a nutrient supply facility used for hydroponic cultivation, a lighting facility, and the like are widely used. When local farmers cultivate crops individually by using these cultivation apparatuses, efficient cultivation may be difficult due to lack of knowledge and knowledge of crop cultivation by local operators, and difficulty in supplying crops necessary for cultivation of crops. In addition, there is a concern that local farmers will grow crops with low economic efficiency because they can not know the market trends of crops, the cost of the crops needed for growing the crops, and the cost of growing the crops. In addition, due to the lack of knowledge or experience, the local business operator has difficulty in selecting good quality items such as plant seeds, commodities, and cultivation equipment necessary for cultivation of crops.

On the other hand, there are service providers who provide services to manage crop cultivation for efficient and economical crop cultivation in order to lessen the difficulty of crop cultivation by the local businesses. Since these service providers have specialized knowledge and experience in cultivating crops by type of crops, it is possible to facilitate the convenience of local businesses by providing services to grow local crops economically and efficiently.

However, the service provider does not provide the service related to the crop cultivation management at all times, and it is general that the service provider is only provided for a predetermined period or when requested by the local business operator. In addition, the service providing method is performed by a service provider providing the information to the local business entity either orally or in writing on a wired or wireless basis. Such a general service provider's service provision method related to crop cultivation management may cause inconvenience to the service provider and the local service provider, and when there are a large number of local service providers, the service provider provides a lot of workforce There is a problem of consuming costs.

The embodiment of the present invention provides a service for a crop cultivation management by using on-line, thereby providing convenience to a service provider and a local service provider to provide a crop cultivation management method that enhances economical efficiency and efficiency of crop cultivation The purpose is to do.

The technical object of the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned technical objects and other technical objects which are not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description will be.

A first embodiment of a crop cultivation management method according to the present invention is a data local computer transmission step in which a local computer receives data on a crop cultivation condition acquired from at least one sensor installed in a crop cultivation apparatus; A data central server transmission step of receiving the data from the central server; A comparison step of the central server comparing the data with a preset reference value; Transmitting the control signal to the central server when the data is out of the reference value; And the local computer receiving the control signal may include an adjustment step of adjusting the crop cultivation condition through a controller connected to the local computer.

The central server may include a cloud capable of accessing remotely through a wireless communication network to monitor or control at least one of the data, the reference value, and the control signal.

The cultivation apparatuses may be plurally and independently installed and operated by respective local operators, and each of the cultivation apparatuses may have the local computer. At this time, the central server may receive the identification number of the local business entity from each of the local computers so that the local business entity operating the cultivation device can be distinguished.

The sensor may be at least one of a temperature sensor, a carbon dioxide concentration sensor, a PH (hydrogen ion concentration) sensor, a TDS (total dissolved solid) sensor, a light amount sensor and a humidity sensor.

The control device may control at least one of temperature, carbon dioxide concentration, nutrient solution supply amount, water supply amount, light amount and humidity.

The data may be at least one of temperature, carbon dioxide concentration, pH, TDS value, light quantity and humidity.

The second embodiment of the method for managing crop cultivation according to the present invention may further include a data update cloud transmission step in which the central server transmits the data to the update cloud after the data central server transmission step. At this time, the reference value may be updated in the update cloud, and the central server may receive the updated reference value and set it as a new reference value.

In addition, the data received from the central server may be stored in the update cloud every predetermined period. At this time, the update cloud may separately receive external data for the crop corresponding to the highest grade regarding quality, and compare the external data with the data stored in the update cloud to determine whether to update the data. In addition, when the update is determined, the external data to be updated may be set to the new reference value.

A third embodiment of the method for controlling crop cultivation according to the present invention is a method for cultivating a crop, comprising the steps of: receiving a nutrient solution data from a nutrient solution sensor installed in a crop cultivation apparatus and sensing an inventory amount of a nutrient solution used for growing the crop, A nutrient solution data transfer step; A nutrient data central server transmission step of receiving the nutrient solution data from the central server; A comparison step of the central server comparing the numerical value of the nutrient solution data with a predetermined nutrient reference value; And a nutrient supply signal transmission step in which, when the numerical value of the nutrient solution data is lower than the nutrient reference value, the central server transmits a nutrient solution supply signal to the cultivation apparatus to the nutrient supplier. At this time, the central server may include a cloud capable of accessing remotely through a wireless communication network and monitoring or controlling at least one of the nutrient data, the nutrient reference value, and the nutrient solution supply signal.

A fourth embodiment of the method for controlling crop cultivation according to the present invention comprises: a cloud data transmission step in which data relating to an article used for growing a crop is received by the cloud; A selection step of selecting specific data from among data relating to the article on the cloud; And an article supply signal transmission step of transmitting the supply signal of the article corresponding to the specific data selected by the cloud to the article supplier. At this time, the article may be at least one of a seed of a crop, a cultivation equipment, a re-culture liquid, a fertilizer, and a pesticide.

The crop cultivation management method of the embodiment described above can provide convenience of the local service provider who is provided with the service provider and the service by effectively providing the service related to the cultivation management of the crop by using online and can improve the economical efficiency and efficiency of the cultivation of the crop have.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the connection relationship of each device used in the method of controlling crop cultivation according to the first embodiment of the present invention; FIG.
FIG. 2 is a flowchart for explaining a method for managing crop cultivation according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the connection relationship of each device used in the crop cultivation management method according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a flowchart for explaining a method for managing crop cultivation according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining a crop cultivation management method according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining a method for managing crop cultivation according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The sizes and shapes of the components shown in the drawings may be exaggerated for clarity and convenience. In addition, terms specifically defined in consideration of the constitution and operation of the present invention are only for explaining the embodiments of the present invention, and do not limit the scope of the present invention.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a connection relationship of each device used in a crop cultivation management method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The central server 400 is connected to a cultivation apparatus 100 operated by a plurality of local businesses and each cultivation apparatus 100 is connected to the control apparatus 300 and the local computer 200. At this time, the central server 400 is operated by a service provider providing a service for the crop cultivation management method according to the present invention.

In addition, the central server 400 may include a cloud. The cloud is an online virtual server formed by cloud computing. The cloud plays a role of the central server 400 fixed at a specific location, that is, transmits and receives data, computes, transmits a command signal to perform a specific role in the local server, the local computer 200, . Unlike the conventional central server 400, however, the cloud can be freely accessed on-line without time and space restrictions. Accordingly, the service provider of the present invention can access the cloud remotely via a wireless communication network and monitor or control at least one of the data, the reference value, and the control signal to provide an efficient service. At this time, in consideration of the reliability and stability of the service, in order to prevent the local provider or the third party from approaching the service provision, the service provider may request the central server 400 including the cloud Access may be restricted.

The cultivation apparatus (100) is a facility having all facilities necessary for cultivation of crops and cultivating crops. That is, the cultivation apparatus 100 generally refers to a crop cultivation facility that can be operated independently with all necessary facilities for producing crops. On the other hand, the cultivation apparatus 100 includes various sensors capable of measuring the numerical values indicating the environment of cultivation of crops, and the data measured from the sensors are transmitted to the local computer 200. The sensor may be a temperature sensor, a carbon dioxide concentration sensor, a PH (hydrogen ion concentration) sensor, a TDS (total dissolved solid) sensor, a light amount sensor, a humidity sensor, Numerical value, light quantity, and humidity.

The local computer 200 receives a control signal for controlling the control device 300 from the central server 400 and transmits the control signal to the control device 300. The local computer 200 receives data regarding the crop cultivation condition from the cultivation apparatus 100 And transmits it to the central server 400.

The control device 300 receives the control signal from the local computer 200 and controls the temperature, the carbon dioxide concentration, the nutrient solution supply amount, the water supply amount, the light amount, and the humidity of the cultivation apparatus 100, The device 100 maintains the cultivation conditions suitable for cultivating the crop. At this time, PH, TDS, etc. are controlled so as to be a desired value by controlling the supply amount of the nutrient solution and the water supply amount.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart for explaining a method for managing crop cultivation according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

The first embodiment of the present invention includes a data local computer 200 transmission step S110, a data central server 400 transmission step S120, a comparison step S130, a control signal transmission step S140, And a recording step S170.

In the data local computer 200 transmission step S110, the local computer 200 receives the data concerning the crop cultivation condition acquired from at least one sensor installed in the cultivation apparatus 100 of the crop. As described above, a plurality of cultivation apparatuses 100 are installed independently of each other and are operated by respective local businesses, and each cultivation apparatus 100 has a local computer 200.

In the data central server 400 transmission step S120, the central server 400 receives the data transmitted from each sensor to the local computer 200. [ At this time, the central server 400 may receive the identification number of the local business entity from each local computer 200 so as to distinguish each local business entity operating the cultivation device 100. [ The central server 400 can receive the identification number of the local business entity providing the service related to the method of managing the cultivation method of the crop and can provide the service for each cultivating device 100 operated by the local business operator who needs to provide the service, , And provide details such as the cost of providing services based on the record.

In the comparison step S130, the central server 400 compares the data with preset reference values. At this time, the reference value refers to an optimized crop cultivation condition, and corresponds to temperature, carbon dioxide concentration, pH, TDS value, light amount, and humidity corresponding to the data. The reference value may be set in a predetermined range in advance. For example, the temperature may be set at 20 ° C to 25 ° C, and specific values may vary depending on the characteristics of the crop. If the data is within the reference value, the process ends immediately. If the data is out of the reference value, the control signal transmission step (S140) is performed.

In the control signal transmission step S 140, when the data is out of the reference value, the central server 400 transmits a control signal to the local computer 200. At this time, the control signal is transmitted to the central server 400 so that the cultivation conditions of the cultivation apparatus 100 displayed through the data, that is, the temperature, the carbon dioxide concentration, the PH, the TDS value, the light amount, The concentration of carbon dioxide, the amount of nutrient solution supplied, the amount of water supplied, the amount of light, and the humidity of the cultivation apparatus 100 calculated through calculation.

At this time, the PH and TDS values can be adjusted by the nutrient supply amount and the water supply amount as described above. The central server 400 transmits PH and TDS values serving as reference values to the local computer 200 as a control signal and the local computer 200 calculates PH and TDS values The amount of nutrient solution supplied to the cultivation apparatus 100, the amount of water supplied, and the like may be adjusted through the control device 300 by calculating the nutrient solution supply amount, the water supply amount, and the like.

In the controlling step S150, the local computer receiving the control signal adjusts the cultivation condition of the cultivation apparatus 100 to be within the reference value through the control device 300.
In the recording step (S170), the central server (400) of the service provider records the number of times or the number of service provision for the local service provider. In this step, the cost of service provision and the like are calculated on the basis of the contents recorded in the central server 400, and the service provider receives the expenses from the local service provider and provides the management service for the cultivation of the crop by the local service provider You can run.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the connection relationship of each device used in the crop cultivation management method according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a flowchart for explaining a method for managing crop cultivation according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

In the second embodiment of the present invention, the update cloud 500 connected to the central server 400 in the first embodiment is added as a configuration, and the data update cloud 500 transmission step (S160) is further included.

In the data update cloud 500 transmission step S160, the central server 400 transmits the data to the update cloud 500, the reference value is updated in the update cloud 500, and the central server 400 updates And sets the new reference value as a new reference value.

At this time, a method of setting a new reference value is, for example, as follows.

In the update cloud 500, the data received from the central server 400 is stored for each predetermined period. In this case, the predetermined period is a time interval in which the data is stored, and may be a time, a day, a day, a month, a quarter, or the like. In addition, the data may be stored in the update cloud 500 at regular, long intervals averaged over a short interval. For example, the daily average value of the data over time may be stored in the update cloud 500 on a daily basis.

The update cloud 500 can perform various roles as well as the above-described cloud. However, the update cloud 500 can be accessed by a service provider, a local service provider, or a third party permitted by a service provider related to the method of managing the crop cultivation, Information on external data, that is, temperature, carbon dioxide concentration, PH, TDS value, light amount, humidity, and the like are collected, and the update cloud 500 receives the external data.

The update cloud 500 compares the external data with the data stored in the update cloud 500 and determines whether to update the external data. At this time, the determination as to whether or not to update can be made, for example, to set a certain range based on the data, and to update the external data if the external data belongs to the range. Specifically, in the case of temperature, if the conventional reference value is 20 ° C to 25 ° C and the range of 18 ° C to 27 ° C based on the data is set, the external data is updated only when the external data falls within 18 ° C to 27 ° C . This is because it is appropriate not to determine the new standard value of the external data that deviates greatly from the existing standard value, and it is appropriate not to cause a sudden environmental change in the crop.

If the external data is determined to be an update target, the determined external data becomes a new reference value, and the central server 400 receives the new reference value and sets it as a new reference value of the crop cultivation condition.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining a crop cultivation management method according to a third embodiment of the present invention. The third embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that the nutrient solution data transmission step S510, the nutrient solution central server 400 transmission step S520, the comparison step S530, the nutrient solution supply signal transmission step S540, and the recording step S550 .

In the nutrient solution data transfer step (S510), the local computer 200 receives the nutrient solution data acquired from the nutrient solution sensor installed in the cultivation apparatus 100 to sense the stock amount of the nutrient solution used for growing the crop. The nutrient solution sensor may be a generally used flow meter or the like, and the nutrient solution data may be obtained by installing a flow meter at an outlet of the nutrient solution storage tank or the like.

In the nutrient solution central server 400 transmission step (S520), the nutrient solution data is received by the central server 400. The central server 400 is connected to a cultivation apparatus 100 operated by a plurality of local businesses, and each cultivation apparatus 100 is connected to the local computer 200. At this time, the central server 400 is operated by a service provider providing a service for the crop cultivation management method according to the present invention. At this time, as described above in the first embodiment, the central server 400 may receive the identification number of the local service provider to facilitate service provision.

In the comparison step S530, the central server 400 compares the numerical value of the nutrient solution data with a predetermined nutrient reference value. And immediately ends when the numerical value of the nutrient solution data is higher than the nutrient reference value or when the numerical value of the nutrient solution data is equal to the nutrient reference value. However, when the numerical value of the nutrient solution data is lower than the nutrient reference value, the nutrient solution supply signal transmission step (S540) is performed.

In the nutrient solution supply signal transmission step S540, the central server 400 transmits a nutrient solution supply signal to the nutrient solution supplier so that the nutrient solution can be supplied to the cultivation apparatus 100 having a low nutrient reference value. The nutrient solution supply signal can be transmitted to the nutrient solution provider using any communication means generally available, whether wired or wireless. The nutrient supplier receiving the nutrient supply signal supplies the necessary amount of the nutrient solution to the cultivation apparatus 100 in off-line.
In the recording step (S550), the central server (400) of the service provider records the number of times or the number of service provision for the local service provider. At this stage, the cost of service provision and the like are calculated on the basis of the contents recorded in the central server 400.

Meanwhile, the central server 400 may include a cloud, and the cloud plays various roles as described above in the first embodiment. Accordingly, the service provider of the present invention can access the cloud remotely via a wireless communication network to monitor or control at least one of the nutrient data, the nutrient reference value, and the nutrient solution supply signal to provide an efficient service. In addition, the service provider may limit the access of the central server 400 including the cloud to others, other than the service provider, in order to maintain the reliability and stability of the service.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining a method for managing crop cultivation according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. The fourth embodiment of the present invention includes a cloud data transmission step S610, a selection step S620, an article supply signal transmission step S630 and a recording step S640.

In the cloud data transfer step (S610), the cloud receives data about the product used for cultivating the crop. In this case, the article may be a seed of a crop, a cultivation equipment, a re-culture liquid, a fertilizer, an agricultural chemical, and the like, and the data on the article may include a service provider, an article supplier, a local business operator cultivating a crop, To the cloud through the terminal. At this time, data on the input goods may be useful for cultivating economical crops having high profitability and low cultivation cost through analysis of trends of cultivated crops, production cost analysis, climate analysis, and market analysis. Further, the data on the article may include all the information such as the serial number, the brand name, and the production year of the article, as long as it can be recognized by the local business operator. A terminal, which is a data input device, can use a general computer or a mobile device that can be connected to the cloud online.

In the selection step (S620), specific data among the data on the article on the cloud is selected by the terminal of the local business operator. That is, the local provider who is the consumer of the article that is permitted to access the cloud from the service provider selects the specific data required among the data related to the articles listed on the cloud, and thereby the specific data is selected. At this time, the consumer of the article may select the quantity of the article.

In the article supply signal transmission step (S630), the supply signal of the article corresponding to the specific data selected by the cloud is transmitted to the communication means of the article supplier. The article supply signal may be transmitted to the article supplier using any generally available communication means, whether wired or wireless. The goods supplier who receives the goods supply signal supplies a specific item selected by the consumer of the goods to the consumer of the goods offline by the selected quantity.
In the recording step (S640), the server, which is the server of the service provider, records the number of times of providing the service to the local service provider or the provision record. At this stage, the cost of service provision is calculated based on the contents recorded in the cloud.

While only a few are described above in connection with the embodiments of the present invention, various other forms of implementation are possible. The technical contents of the embodiments described above may be combined in various forms other than the mutually incompatible technologies, and may be implemented in a new embodiment through the same.

100: Cultivation equipment
200: Local computer
300: Control device
400: central server
500: Update Cloud

Claims (15)

A central server of a service provider providing a management service for crop cultivation of the local business entity and a cultivation device of a crop operated by a local business entity are connected to each other online,
A data local computer transmission step of transmitting data on a crop cultivation condition acquired from at least one sensor installed in a cultivation apparatus operated by the local business entity to a local computer operated by the local business entity, the data local computer being connected to the cultivation device;
A data central server transmission step in which the central server of the service provider receives the data from the local computer;
A comparison step of the central server of the service provider comparing the data with a preset reference value;
The central server of the service provider transmits a control signal to the local computer of the local service provider when the data is out of the reference value; And
The local computer of the local business operator receiving the control signal adjusts the crop cultivation condition through a controller connected to the local computer; And
The central server of the service provider records the number of times of providing the service to the local service provider,
A method for cultivating a crop for providing a crop cultivation management service using online. The method according to claim 1,
The central server comprises:
And a cloud capable of accessing and monitoring at least one of the data, the reference value, and the control signal remotely via a wireless communication network. The method according to claim 1,
The cultivation apparatus includes:
Wherein each of the plurality of cultivation apparatuses is installed independently and is operated by respective local businesses, and each of the cultivation apparatuses comprises the local computer. The method of claim 3,
The central server comprises:
Wherein the identification number of the local business entity is received from each of the local computers so that the local business entity operating the cultivation device can be distinguished. The method according to claim 1,
The sensor includes:
Wherein the sensor is at least one of a temperature sensor, a carbon dioxide concentration sensor, a PH (hydrogen ion concentration) sensor, a TDS (total dissolved solid) sensor, a light amount sensor and a humidity sensor. The method according to claim 1,
The control device includes:
Wherein at least one of temperature, carbon dioxide concentration, nutrient solution supply amount, water supply amount, light amount and humidity is controlled. The method according to claim 1,
The data includes:
A temperature, a carbon dioxide concentration, a PH, a TDS value, a light quantity and a humidity. The method according to claim 1,
After the data central server transmission step,
Wherein the central server further comprises a data update cloud transmission step of transmitting the data to the update cloud,
Wherein the reference value is updated in the update cloud and the central server receives the updated reference value and sets the new reference value to a new reference value. 9. The method of claim 8,
Wherein the data received from the central server is stored in the update cloud every predetermined period. 10. The method of claim 9,
The update cloud comprises:
Wherein the external data for the crop corresponding to the highest grade regarding quality is separately received and the external data is compared with the data stored in the update cloud to determine whether to update the crop. 11. The method of claim 10,
And if the update is determined, setting the updated external data to the new reference value. A central server of a service provider providing a management service for crop cultivation of the local business entity and a cultivation device of a crop operated by a local business entity are connected to each other online,
The nutrient solution data being acquired from a nutrient solution sensor installed in a cultivation apparatus operated by the local business entity and sensing an inventory amount of nutrient solution used for cultivation of the crop is supplied to the cultivation apparatus, Computer nutrient solution data transfer step;
A nutrient data central server transmitting the nutrient solution data from the local computer to the central server of the service provider;
A comparison step of the central server of the service provider comparing a numerical value of the nutrient data with a predetermined nutrient reference value;
A nutrient supply signal transmission step in which, when the numerical value of the nutrient solution data is lower than the nutrient reference value, the central server of the service provider transmits a nutrient solution supply signal to the cultivation apparatus to the nutrient supplier; And
The central server of the service provider records the number of times of providing the service to the local service provider,
A method for cultivating a crop for providing a crop cultivation management service using online. 13. The method of claim 12,
The central server comprises:
And a cloud capable of monitoring or controlling at least one of the nutrient data, the nutrient reference value, and the nutrient solution supply signal remotely through a wireless communication network. A crop cultivation management method for providing a crop cultivation management service using a cloud, which is a server of a service provider that provides a management service for cultivation of a crop by a local business operator operating a crop cultivation apparatus,
A cloud data transmission step of receiving, from the service provider or the service provider, data on an article to be used for growing a crop from a terminal of a person who is allowed to access the cloud;
A selection step of selecting specific data among data relating to the article on the cloud of the service provider by the terminal of the local service provider; And
An article supply signal transmission step in which the cloud of the service provider transmits a supply signal of an article meeting the selected specific data to the communication means of the article supplier; And
The cloud of the service provider records the number of times of providing the service to the local service provider or the providing history of the service provider,
A method for cultivating a crop for providing a crop cultivation management service using online. 15. The method of claim 14,
The article,
A cultivation equipment, a re-culture liquid, a fertilizer, and a pesticide.

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