KR20120069994A - A position-tracking system using augmented reality and location based service - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A location-tracking system for animals based on augmented reality(AR) and location based services(LBS) is provided to efficiently manage grazed livestocks and wild animals. CONSTITUTION: A transceiving module(110) transmits and receives information. An identification(ID) storing module(120) stores and provides the intrinsic IDs of animals. A controlling module(140) controls the transmission of position information based on a location sensor(130). A portable terminal(30) includes the transceiving module, a capturing module, a location information module, and the controlling module. A server(50) includes a storing module, an integrated information module, and a central controlling module. The storing module stores transceived information and geographical information. The integrated information module generates integrated information including geographical or animal location information based on the location information.

Description

A Position-Tracking System using Augmented Reality and Location Based Service}

The present invention relates to a system capable of tracking the location of an animal using augmented reality and location-based services, and more particularly, when a user loses his or her companion animal, a signal of a location information provider attached to the companion animal and Actively find lost pets based on local information using augmented reality of their portable terminals, or actively find and manage animals that are bred in special areas such as zoos as soon as possible. It can be used for efficient management of livestock raised or management of wild animals that are protected, and ecological information.The location sensor is one or more of GPS, CDA, and Wi-Fi. Efficiency of animal location tracking by providing more accurate location information To increase, and will have a message or a user pre-stored via the output module provides location information attached to the animals based on animal tracking system that can recognize radio waves, people of the situation of the animals around to output the desired message.

As modern society matures, more and more people feel family-like ties to their own animals, and more and more animals are loved as pets.

However, if these pets have been lost by carelessness for a while, most of the means for finding lost pets by placing flyers or placing gratuity banners around their neighbors until now have been the most common means of searching for lost pets. Even if the animal is implanted with a pet chip such as an RFID chip in advance, in order to find the lost animal using the RFID chip, a reader must be provided to recognize the RFID chip in various places such as an animal hospital or animal shelter. There was a difficulty in being used.

In addition, the method of using such an RFID chip has a limitation that it cannot be used to find a lost pet immediately after the pet is lost.In particular, when a pet is intentionally stolen by another person, or a lost pet of another person Even if they found it and didn't return it intentionally, and they didn't have the will to return it, they had a problem that they couldn't use.

Therefore, there is an increasing need for a system that can immediately identify the location of lost pets, and users can actively recognize the situation with those around them, making it easier to find pets. There is also a need for a system that can reduce the number of stray dogs emerging as a social problem.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above problems,

An object of the present invention is to enable the user to actively find the lost pet based on the local information using the signal of the location information provider attached to the pet and the augmented reality of his portable terminal when the user lost his pet It is to provide an animal location tracking system.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an animal location tracking system using augmented reality and location-based services that can be utilized for efficient management of livestock raised or management of wild animals and ecological information.

Another object of the present invention is to use the position sensor is a combination of any one or two or more of the GPS, CDA, Wi-Fi (WiFi) method of tracking the animal location through providing more accurate location information It is to provide an animal location tracking system that can increase the efficiency of the system.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide an animal position tracking system capable of transmitting and recognizing a situation to people around the animal by outputting a pre-stored message or a message desired by a user through an output module of the position information provider attached to the animal. It is.

A fence equipped with a solar cell for achieving the above object of the present invention includes the following configuration.

Animal location tracking system using augmented reality and location-based services according to an embodiment of the present invention is a location information provider mounted on the animal; A portable terminal for allowing a user to identify and track the location of the animal; And a server for transmitting and receiving information to and from the location information provider and the portable terminal. The location information provider includes a transmission / reception module for transmitting and receiving information, an ID storage module for storing and providing a unique ID of an animal, and a location sensor. And a control module for transmitting and controlling position information through the portable terminal, wherein the portable terminal includes a transmission / reception module for transmitting and receiving information, a photographing module for capturing surrounding images, and a photographing position and posture information through a position sensor and a gyro sensor. A location information data module for generating location information data, and a control module, wherein the server comprises a transmission / reception module for transmitting and receiving information, a storage module for storing transmitted and received information and area information, and local information based on the received location information. Or a user including an integrated information data module for generating integrated information data including animal position information and a central control module. Is characterized in that to enable the active location and tracking of the animal.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, in the animal location tracking system using augmented reality and location-based services according to the present invention, the position sensor may be any one of a GPS, a CDA, and a WiFi method. It is characterized in that it is a way to mix one or more than two.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, in the animal location tracking system using the augmented reality and location-based service according to the present invention, the portable terminal displays the local information or animal location information transmitted from the server superimposed on the live-action image surrounding the display It characterized in that it further comprises a video playback module.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, in the animal location tracking system using augmented reality and location-based services according to the present invention, the location information provider is an output module capable of outputting a voice signal, and outputs through the output module It further comprises a data module for storing a variety of voice signals to be, characterized in that it can output and provide a voice signal to be delivered to people around the animal.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, in the animal location tracking system using augmented reality and location-based services according to the present invention, the portable terminal allows the user to select a voice signal to be output through the output module of the location information provider. Or further comprising a control signal generation module for making and transmitting, characterized in that the user can transmit the desired voice signal to the people around the animal.

The present invention can obtain the following effects by the above-described embodiment, the constitution described below, the combination, and the use relationship.

The present invention has the effect of actively finding the lost pet based on the local information using the signal of the location information provider attached to the pet and the augmented reality of his portable terminal when the user lost his pet Have

The present invention has the effect that can be utilized for the efficient management of the livestock raised by raising or the management of wild animals and the ecological information to be protected.

The present invention improves the efficiency of animal location tracking by providing a more accurate location information using a position sensor using any one or two or more of the GPS, CDA, Wi-Fi method It has the effect of making it possible.

The present invention has the effect of transmitting the pre-stored message or a message desired by the user through the output module of the location information provider attached to the animal to propagate the situation to people around the animal.

1 is a block diagram showing the structure of the animal tracking system using augmented reality and location-based services according to an embodiment of the present invention
Figure 2 is a block diagram showing the operation of the animal positioning system of Figure 1
3 and 4 are reference diagrams showing a display screen displayed through a portable terminal.
5 is a block diagram showing the structure of the animal location tracking system using augmented reality and location-based services according to another embodiment of the present invention
6 is a block diagram showing the operation of the animal positioning system of FIG.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, preferred embodiments of the animal location tracking system using augmented reality and location-based services according to the present invention will be described in detail.

1 is a block diagram showing the structure of the animal location tracking system using augmented reality and location-based services according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a block diagram showing the operation of the animal location tracking system of FIG. 3 and 4 are reference diagrams showing a display screen displayed through a portable terminal.

1 to 4, the animal location tracking system using augmented reality and location-based services according to an embodiment of the present invention is a location information provider (10) mounted to the animal; A portable terminal 30 for allowing a user to identify and track the location of the animal; It includes; and the server 50 for transmitting and receiving information to and from the location information provider 10 and the portable terminal 30.

The position information provider 10 is mounted on the animal and is configured to transmit and receive various information related to the position of the animal. For this purpose, the position information provider 10 transmits and receives information and a transmission module 110 and the animal It may include an ID storage module 120 for storing and providing a unique ID, and a control module 140 for transmitting and controlling the location information through the position sensor 130.

The transmission and reception module 110 is a part for transmitting and receiving a signal transmitted from the server 50 or the location information associated with the location of the animal. Location Based Service (Location Based Service) is a system that provides a variety of services to the user based on the location information obtained through a mobile communication network or Global Positioning System (GPS), the transmission module 110 is the server 50 or the user In order to utilize the location-based service in relation to the portable terminal 30 of the transmission and reception of the information. The transmission and reception module 110 preferably transmits and receives information through a mobile communication network such as CDMA.

The ID storage module 120 stores and provides a unique ID of the animal on which the location information provider 10 is mounted, and uniquely stores information related to the animal on which the location information provider 10 is mounted. It is stored with the ID and transmitted to the server 50 if necessary. Information stored in the ID storage module 120 includes a unique number of the location information provider 10, the type of animal, name, body information (size, weight, age, etc.), health information (prevention) Vaccination history, surgical history, etc.), and information about the owner or organ that manages the animal. As the ID storage module 120, a flash memory or the like may be utilized.

The position sensor 130 is a part for detecting the position of the animal equipped with the location information provider 10 to provide the location information, GPS, CDA, WiFi (WiFi) ) Any one method or a mixture of two or more may be used. In the case of the GPS method, location information is generated through communication with GPS satellites, and in the case of the WiFi method, location information is generated through communication with a wireless AP, and in the case of CDMA method, location information is generated through communication with a cell tower. . The position sensor 130 generates position information in each of these ways or in a manner of mixing two or more of them, thereby generating and transmitting the position information of the animal equipped with the position information provider 10 more accurately. have.

The control module 140 is a part for controlling the overall location information transmission and position information provider 10 configuration through the position sensor 130, the ID information storage module for the position information generated through the position sensor 130 It is possible to transmit to the server 50 through the transmission and reception module 110 with the unique ID associated with the animal stored in the 120, or according to the control signal received from the server 50 of the location information provider 10 You can control the configuration. As the control module 140, a configuration such as a central processing unit (CPU) may be utilized.

The portable terminal 30 is configured to allow the user to check and track the location of the animal, for this purpose, the portable terminal 30 is a transmission and reception module 310 for transmitting and receiving information, and a recording module for capturing surrounding images And a location information data module 350 for generating location information data based on the photographing position and attitude information through the location sensor 130 and the gyro sensor 340, the control module 370, and the surrounding photorealistic image. It may include an image playback module 360 to display the superimposed local information or animal location information transmitted from the server 50.

The transmitting and receiving module 310 is a part for transmitting and receiving the location information data associated with the location of the user using the portable terminal 30 or various signals transmitted from the server 50, which is the position of the information provider 10 Since the same configuration as the transmission and reception module 110, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The photographing module 320 is a camera configuration for obtaining a live image of a region where a user using the portable terminal 30 is located. The photographing module 320 includes an image sensor capable of digitizing a photographed image. CCD, NMOS, etc. may be utilized. The photographing module 320 transmits the image obtained through the image sensor to the image reproducing module 360 to be described later.

The position sensor 330 detects the position of the user who uses the portable terminal 30 to provide location information. Among the GPS, CDA, and Wi-Fi methods, Either one or a combination of two or more may be used. Since the position sensor 330 has the same configuration as the position sensor 130 of the position information provider 10 described above, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The gyro sensor 340 is a part for measuring information related to a posture of a user who uses the portable terminal 30. Augmented Reality is a technology derived from virtual reality technology that improves the perception of the real world. The real-world information, which is built based on real-time processing, is superimposed on the image of the real world actually observed through a special interface. This technology allows the user to make quick and convenient situational judgment on the actual observation area. In this augmented reality technology, in order to match the virtual image with the real image, the data modeled in three dimensions in advance using the position and the posture value of the portable terminal 30 equipped with the imaging module 320 by using the three-dimensional perspective projection method After the virtual image is rendered, the real image and the virtual image are synthesized and shown. Since the virtual image changes very sensitively to the position and posture error of the portable terminal 30, the stable position and posture of the portable terminal 30 are shown. It is necessary to obtain information, and for this purpose, in the present invention, the portable terminal 30 is provided with the gyro sensor 340 as well as the position sensor 330. Since the gyro sensor 340 is the same as the posture acquisition sensor which is generally used, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The location information data module 350 is a part for generating location information data based on the location and attitude information of the user using the portable terminal 30 through the location sensor 330 and the gyro sensor 340. The location information data refers to data transmitted by the user using the portable terminal 30 to the server 50 by integrating the location and attitude information of the area where the live action image is captured by the shooting module 320. After receiving the location information data, the server 50 generates the integrated information data (virtual image) integrating the local information data and the animal location information suitable for the location information and transmits it to the portable terminal 30.

The image reproducing module 360 superimposes and displays the integrated information data integrating local information or animal location information transmitted from the server 50 on the live image captured by the photographing module 320. The image reproducing module 360 matches the local information data and the animal location information transmitted from the server 50 to the live image captured in real time through the recording module 320 to display the matched live image and the integrated information data. Will be displayed.

The control module 370 transmits the information about the position and posture of the user through the position sensor 330 and the gyro sensor 340 and the position information data of the position information data module 350 using the same to the server 50. Or, the part that controls the overall configuration of the portable terminal 30 such that the integrated information data received from the server 50 or the live image image photographed through the photographing module 320 is displayed through the image playback module 360. to be. Like the control module 140 of the location information provider 10, the control module 370 may also use a configuration such as a central processing unit (CPU).

The server 50 is configured to control the entire system while transmitting and receiving information with the location information provider 10 and the portable terminal 30, for this purpose, the server 50 transmits and receives the information transmitting and receiving module 510 And a storage module 520 for storing transmitted and received information and local information, an integrated information data module 530 for generating integrated information data including local information or animal location information based on the received location information, and central control. Module 540 may be included.

The transmission / reception module 510 receives the animal location information transmitted from the location information provider 10 or the location information data transmitted from the portable terminal 30, and the location information provider 10 or the portable terminal. This is a part for transmitting necessary information at 30, which is the same configuration as the transmission / reception module 110 of the location information provider 10 described above, and thus a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The storage module 520 stores information transmitted and received through the transmission / reception module 510 and area information data, and the area information data refers to detailed information on the terrain and facilities corresponding to the location and posture of the live-action image. . As the storage module 520, a storage device such as an HDD may be used.

The integrated information data module 530 is a part for generating integrated information data including local information data and / or animal location information based on the location information data received from the portable terminal 30. The integrated information data refers to information data obtained by incorporating location information data from the portable terminal 30 and integrating local information data and / or animal location information corresponding to the location information. As the integrated information data module 530, a central processing unit (CPU) for performing a calculation function may be utilized, and as necessary, a function may be simultaneously performed using the central control module 540 to be described later.

The central control module 540 transmits and receives information through the transmission and reception module 510, and utilizes local information data and / or animal location information stored in the storage module 520 of the integrated information data module 530. (50) The configuration of the first half is controlled. The central control module 540 may also utilize a central processing unit (CPU) and the like similar to the control module 140 of the location information provider 10.

Hereinafter, with reference to Figure 2, it will be described for the operation of the animal tracking system using augmented reality and location-based services according to an embodiment of the present invention.

First, as shown in FIG. 2, the location information provider 10 mounted on the animal is stored in the location information and ID storage module 120 for the point where the animal is currently located through the transmission / reception module 110 from time to time. The animal unique ID (eg, ID-0000) is transmitted to the server 50, and the server 50 stores the transmitted animal ID and location information in the storage module 520. At this time, a user who has lost his pet (or a user who wants to check the location of the animal he is living and breeding or managing the wild animal) immediately uses his portable terminal 30 in the area where he is located. Taking a photo of the real picture, and at the same time the location information data incorporating the location and attitude information of the photographed area obtained from the position sensor 330 and the gyro sensor 340 included in the portable terminal 30 is generated and the server ( 50). When the location information data is received from the portable terminal 30, the server 50 stores the information and generates integrated information data including local information data and / or animal location information based on the stored information, and uses the portable terminal 30. Will be sent to the user. In this case, as shown in FIG. 3, the user can first check the information on the region where the animal is located and the region where the lost animal is currently located through the portable terminal 30 through the portable terminal 30. You will be able to track the location of the animal by moving to the location where it is located. In addition, the user who moved to the near lost animal is the location information and the animal location information (integrated information data) is matched to the live-action image of the facility of the area photographed by the mobile terminal 30 as shown in FIG. The augmented reality screen allows you to find out exactly where a lost animal is located in which facility and quickly and accurately find your lost pet.

In addition to the loss of pets, the animal location tracking system checks the location of wild animals in the climbing area, such as hikers who hike to the vicinity of artificially managed wild animals such as bears of Jirisan. It can also be used for users who want to avoid or for livestock breeders who live and raise livestock.

Figure 5 is a block diagram showing the structure of the animal tracking system using augmented reality and location-based services according to another embodiment of the present invention, Figure 6 is a block diagram showing the operation of the animal tracking system of Figure 5 to be.

5 and 6, the animal location tracking system using augmented reality and location-based services according to another embodiment of the present invention is the output module 160, the location information provider 10 can output a voice signal And a data module 150 for storing various voice signals to be output through the output module 160, and output and provide a voice signal to be transmitted to people around the animal.

The output module 160 is a part for outputting the voice signal stored in the data module 150 or the voice signal received from the server 50 to the outside. Generally, a speaker module mounted on a small device may be utilized. Can be.

The data module 150 is a part for storing various voice signals to be output through the output module 160, and the pet lost a companion animal to the voice signal stored in the data module 150. Messages that you want to convey to people around you, such as 'Please protect my 0000', 'If you are viewing or protecting your lost 0000, please contact ***' This message may be sent to the hikers who are living near the habitat of the animals, such as 'Please note that 0000 is near', 'Please do not climb this place because 0000 is inhabited'. .

As such, since the location information provider 10 includes the output module 160 and the data module 150, even if a user who wants to find a lost animal arrives near the animal, a voice signal for notifying people around the animal of the situation. It can be delivered to prevent the situation where the animal is subjected to safety accidents before the user arrives, and also to more effectively find the lost animal.

In addition, the portable terminal 30 further includes a control signal generation module 371 that allows a user to select, produce and transmit a voice signal to be output through the output module 160 of the location information provider 10. In this case, the user can transmit a desired voice signal to people around the animal.

The control signal generation module 371 is configured to allow a user to select, produce, and transmit a voice signal to be output through the output module 160. The voice signal stored in the data module 150 may be stored in a field situation. When there are only those that do not match or when there is a message that the user wants to deliver in a special situation, the user can select or produce a message to be output directly so that an effective response according to the situation is possible. The control signal generation module 371 converts a text input through a keyboard that allows a user to input a text or a voice input through a microphone that allows a user to record a voice to produce a message. Will be produced.

While the present invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be practical exemplary embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but, on the contrary, Should be interpreted as belonging to the scope.

10: location information provider
110: transceiver module 120: ID storage module 130: position sensor
140: control module 150: data module 160: output module
30: portable terminal
310: transceiver module 320: recording module
330: position sensor 340: gyro sensor 350: position information data module
360: image playback module 370: control module 371: control signal generation module
50: server
510: transceiver module 520: storage module
530: integrated information data module 540: central control module

Claims (5)

A location information provider mounted on the animal;
A portable terminal for allowing a user to identify and track the location of the animal;
It includes; and a server for transmitting and receiving information with the location information provider and the portable terminal,
The location information provider includes a transmission and reception module for transmitting and receiving information, an ID storage module for storing and providing a unique ID of an animal, and a control module for transmitting and controlling location information through a position sensor.
The portable terminal includes a transmission / reception module for transmitting and receiving information, a photographing module for capturing surrounding images, a location information data module for generating location information data based on photographing position and posture information through a position sensor and a gyro sensor, and a control module. Including,
The server includes an information transmitting / receiving module for transmitting / receiving information, a storage module for storing transmitted / received information and local information, and an integrated information data module for generating integrated information data including regional information or animal location information based on the received location information. , Including the central control module,
Animal location tracking system using augmented reality and location-based services, characterized in that the user can actively identify and track the location of the animal. The method of claim 1, wherein the position sensor
GPS (CPS), CDA (CDMA), Wi-Fi (WiFi) Any one or two or more of the method of using a combination of the animal location tracking system using a location-based service. The method of claim 1, wherein the portable terminal
Animal location tracking system using an augmented reality and location-based service, characterized in that it further comprises an image playback module for superimposing and displaying the local information or animal location information transmitted from the server to the surrounding live image. The method of claim 1, wherein the location information provider
Further comprising an output module for outputting a voice signal, and a data module for storing a variety of voice signals to be output through the output module,
Animal location tracking system using augmented reality and location-based services, characterized in that the output and provide a voice signal to be delivered to people around the animal. The portable terminal of claim 4, wherein the portable terminal
Further comprising a control signal generation module for allowing a user to select, produce and transmit a voice signal to be output through the output module of the location information provider, so that the user can transmit the desired voice signal to people around the animal Animal location tracking system using augmented reality and location-based services.

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