KR20240039242A - Integrated management method and system for animal information - Google Patents

Abstract

A method of integrated management of companion animal information in a system including a device and an integrated server, comprising: registering companion animal information including biometric image information of the companion animal in the integrated server; transmitting an authentication information registration request to the integrated server according to an authentication information registration request command input by a user to the device; receiving the authentication information registration request and requesting initiation of an authentication procedure; Obtaining biometric authentication data by processing biometric image information of the companion animal; Generating a first authentication key and basic information DB for the companion animal; and determining whether animal registration information for the companion animal exists; however, in the step of determining whether animal registration information exists, if animal registration information exists, second authentication is performed using the animal registration information. A method for integrated management of companion animal information is disclosed, in which a key is generated and stored in the basic information DB, and if the animal registration information does not exist, a registration guidance procedure is performed on the device.

Description

Integrated pet information management method and system {INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ANIMAL INFORMATION}

The present invention relates to a method and system for integrated management of companion animal information. Specifically, it relates to a biometric authentication-based integrated management method and system for companion animal information.

Companion animals are animals that humans keep close to them in order to rely on them emotionally.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs' 'National Awareness Survey on Animal Protection', the proportion of households raising companion animals as of 2020 was approximately 27%, and it was estimated that approximately 6.38 million households were raising companion animals. As the number of households raising pets increases, pet-related industries such as pet hospitals, medical devices, and insurance products are growing rapidly.

However, despite the growth of pet-rearing households and related industries, the animal registration system has not yet been established.

The animal registration system is a system that requires owners of animals subject to registration to the city/county/district office in accordance with the Animal Protection Act to protect the animals and prevent their loss or abandonment. It has been mandatory since 2014. Animals subject to registration are dogs aged 2 months or older that are kept in houses or semi-residential buildings or that are kept as pets in places other than houses or semi-residential buildings. Meanwhile, in the case of cats, a cat animal registration pilot project is being implemented nationwide starting in February 2022.

There are two ways to register animals: inserting a built-in wireless identification device (microchip) and attaching an external wireless identification device. Previously, registration was possible with an identification tag, but this method has been excluded from February 2021. . For dogs, you can choose between the built-in or external type, while for cats, only the built-in type is available.

Based on data from the Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Quarantine Headquarters in 2020, the number of registered dogs is approximately 2.32 million, with a registration rate of 38.5%, and among registered dogs, the registration rate of internal-type dogs is approximately 59%.

Looking at the reasons for not implementing animal registration despite knowing about the animal registration system, there are reasons such as lack of time, cumbersome procedures, the registration agency is far away, or difficulty in finding an agency.

In this situation, there is a need to solve the above problems to increase the animal registration rate and establish an animal registration system.

In relation to this, there has recently been a growing consensus that in order to increase the animal registration rate, biometric recognition technology that enables animal registration in a non-invasive manner should be introduced into the animal registration system. Animal biometric identification technologies include iris recognition, facial recognition, noseprint recognition, DNA analysis, and vein recognition.

In addition, pet guardians want to comprehensively check and manage various information related to their pets, but currently, such a system does not exist.

In addition, not only pet guardians, but also third parties such as veterinarians at animal hospitals who treat pets, pet insurance reviewers, etc., may collect comprehensive information on the pet, including physical/health information, feed/feeding information, medical treatment information, and animal registration information. Despite the need to access information, there is currently no such system in place.

Therefore, there is a need to provide integrated management of companion animal information that is systematic and improves user convenience.

The present invention seeks to solve all of the above-described conventional problems.

Additionally, the present invention seeks to systematically and comprehensively manage various information related to a specific companion animal.

In addition, the present invention seeks to improve user convenience in managing companion animal information and reduce the time and effort required for management.

In addition, the present invention seeks to contribute to increasing the animal registration rate by encouraging pet owners to register their animals.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a method of integrated management of companion animal information in a system including a device and an integrated server includes registering companion animal information including biometric image information of the companion animal to the integrated server; transmitting an authentication information registration request to the integrated server according to an authentication information registration request command input by a user to the device; receiving the authentication information registration request and requesting initiation of an authentication procedure; Obtaining biometric authentication data by processing biometric image information of the companion animal; Generating a first authentication key and basic information DB for the companion animal; and determining whether animal registration information for the companion animal exists; however, in the step of determining whether animal registration information exists, if animal registration information exists, second authentication is performed using the animal registration information. A key is generated and stored in the basic information DB, and if the animal registration information does not exist, a registration guidance procedure can be performed with the device.

In one embodiment, the step of processing the biometric image information of the companion animal to obtain biometric authentication data is performed independently according to a learning model previously stored in the integrated server, or includes an authenticated biometric information extraction service provider device. It is desirable to do this through an external device.

In one embodiment, the biometric authentication data preferably includes at least one of face analysis data, iris analysis data, inscription analysis data, DNA analysis data, and vein analysis data.

In one embodiment, the registration guidance process is preferably performed by sending a registration guidance push message to the device and providing a user interface that can receive a user input requesting to start the animal registration process.

In one embodiment, the registration guidance process additionally provides a user interface through which the user can select an animal registration method, and when the animal registration method is selected as a built-in wireless identification device according to the user input, a veterinary hospital reservation is made. It is desirable to provide a user interface that can receive user input related to and, when an external wireless identification device is selected as the animal registration method, provide a user interface that can receive user input related to device application.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, it is a system that includes a device and an integrated server and manages pet information in an integrated manner, including pet identification information, pet registration information, pet guardian identification information, and pet-related services. A user input unit that receives at least one of the request commands, an output unit that outputs data corresponding to the user service request command and outputs a user interface to support the user's animal registration process, and, according to the user input, a companion animal. a processor that controls the output unit to output at least one of identification information, animal registration information, body/health information, feed/feeding information, purchase information, medical treatment information, vaccination information, and financial/insurance information; the device; A device comprising a communication unit that supports communication with an external device and a memory that stores data processed by the device; an integrated server that receives a request to initiate an authentication procedure from the device and performs biometric information authentication by obtaining biometric authentication data using biometric image information received from the device; and a network supporting communication between the device and the integrated server. An integrated companion animal information management system is disclosed.

In one embodiment, the biometric authentication data preferably includes at least one of face analysis data, iris analysis data, inscription analysis data, DNA analysis data, and vein analysis data.

In one embodiment, the user interface for supporting the animal registration process includes a user input requesting initiation of the animal registration process, and a user input selecting an animal registration method from a built-in wireless identification device or an external wireless identification device. It is desirable to receive.

In one embodiment, the integrated server includes a data collection module that collects data necessary for integrated management of companion animal information; An API module that processes responses to service request commands for companion animals received from an external device or platform; a biometric information processing module that obtains biometric authentication data using biometric image information input by the user; A registration information management module that manages animal registration information of companion animals registered according to the animal registration system and verifies user-entered registration information entered by the user; an authentication key generation module that generates a first authentication key using biometric authentication data acquired by the biometric information processing module; A database module that stores data collected and processed by the integrated server, including basic information DB, physical/health information DB, feed/benefit information DB, purchase information DB, medical treatment information DB, and financial/insurance information DB; and a server communication module supporting communication between the integrated server and an external device.

In one embodiment, the authentication key generation module, when animal registration information exists, preferably generates a second authentication key using the animal registration information and stores it in the basic information DB.

Therefore, according to the present invention, information related to companion animals can be managed systematically and integratedly, and user convenience can be improved.

In addition, according to the present invention, companion animal information can be integrated and managed through biometric authentication and additionally authenticated using animal registration information, thereby improving data accuracy and reliability.

Additionally, according to the present invention, an app or web service provider can automatically link information about a specific companion animal by accessing an integrated server, and automatically link updated information through periodic updates.

In addition, according to the present invention, it is possible to induce pet guardians to register animals for companion animals that have not yet been registered, ultimately increasing the animal registration rate.

Figure 1 is a configuration diagram of an integrated companion animal information management system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a flowchart of a method for integrated management of companion animal information according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is an example of a user interface supporting animal registration according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is another example of a user interface supporting animal registration according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 is an example of a user interface that outputs a list of hospitals available for reservation according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 6 is a configuration diagram of the device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 7 is a configuration diagram of the integrated server 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 8 is a configuration diagram of the API module 220 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 9 is a configuration diagram of the database module 260 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments will be described with reference to the attached drawings. In this process, the thickness of lines or sizes of components shown in the drawing may be exaggerated for clarity and convenience of explanation. In addition, the terms described below are terms defined in consideration of functions in the present invention, and may vary depending on the intention or custom of the user or operator. Therefore, definitions of these terms should be made based on the content throughout this specification.

In this specification, “module” or “unit” may mean a functional and structural combination of hardware for carrying out the technical idea of the present invention and software for driving the hardware. For example, the module may mean a logical unit of a predetermined code and hardware resources for executing the predetermined code, and does not necessarily mean a physically connected code or one type of hardware. It can be easily inferred by an average expert in the technical field.

Additionally, when a component is referred to as being “connected” or “connected” to another component, it may be directly connected or connected to the other component, but other components may also exist in between. It must be understood that there is. On the other hand, when it is mentioned that a component is “directly connected” or “directly connected” to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components in between.

Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

In addition, throughout the specification of the present application, when a part "includes" a certain element, this means that it may further include other elements rather than excluding other elements, unless specifically stated to the contrary.

It is obvious to those skilled in the art that the present invention can be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the essential features of the present invention. In addition, the following examples do not limit the scope of the present invention, but are provided merely as examples, and there may be various embodiments implemented through the technical idea of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, like symbols refer to like elements.

The method for integrated management of pet information according to an embodiment of the present invention can be performed in the integrated pet information management system 1 of FIG. 1 .

As shown, the companion animal information integrated management system 1 includes a device 100 and an integrated server 200, and the device 100 and the integrated server 200 communicate through a network 300. do. The detailed configuration of the companion animal information integrated management system (1) will be explained later.

Figure 2 is a flowchart of a method for integrated management of companion animal information according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The method for integrated management of companion animal information according to an embodiment of the present invention can be implemented in the form of program instructions that can be executed through various computer means and recorded on a computer-readable medium. First, the user can use the app implementing the method. You can download and use it on the device 100 from the App Store or Google Play Store. Alternatively, the user may utilize the above method by using the device 100 to access the integrated server 200 to which an IP or URL is assigned by an Internet service provider.

First, the user registers companion animal information on the integrated server 200 using the device 100 (S110). Here, the companion animal information includes biometric image information of the companion animal. Biometric image information may be, for example, a facial image, inscription image, eye image, etc. Additionally, a user may be a guardian of a companion animal, a person who wishes to view information about the companion animal, or a service provider who provides other apps or web services.

In addition, companion animal information may additionally include animal registration information (for example, wireless electronic recognition device RFID number, etc.).

If it is a companion animal that has been registered according to the animal registration system, the user enters biometric image information as companion animal information into the device 100, adds it to the biometric image information, and stores the pet's animal registration information in the device 100. You can also enter

Additionally, if the pet is not registered according to the animal registration system, the user can input the pet's biometric image information into the device 100 as companion animal information without entering separate animal registration information.

Next, the device 100 receives a request to register authentication information according to the user input (S120). When the device 100 receives a request to register authentication information, the device 100 transmits a request to initiate an authentication procedure to the integrated server 200 (S130). Here, along with the request to initiate the authentication process, the device 100 may transmit the companion animal information input from the user to the integrated server 200. At this time, the companion animal information includes biometric image information of the companion animal and may further include animal registration information.

Upon receiving a request to initiate an authentication procedure, the biometric information processing module 230 of the integrated server 200 processes the biometric information (S140).

In the biometric information processing step (S140), the received biometric image information of the companion animal is processed with a predetermined algorithm according to a pre-stored learning model such as CNN (Convolution Neural Network, CNN) to obtain biometric authentication data included in the image. This is the acquisition stage.

For example, using a facial image of a pet, obtain information on the distance between eyes and the location of facial landmarks (eyes, nose, mouth, etc.) on the image, or obtain iris information by extracting feature points of the iris. Alternatively, biometric authentication data can be obtained by extracting the characteristic points of the inscription and obtaining inscription information.

As in the above-described example, the biometric information processing module 230 of the integrated server 200 may acquire biometric authentication data on its own, or the integrated server 200 may acquire biometric authentication data from another external device (e.g., an authenticated You can also process your pet's biometric information by sending the pet's biometric image information to a biometric information extraction service provider (e.g., a biometric information extraction service provider, etc.) and receiving the biometric authentication data analyzed by another device.

Here, the biometric authentication data of the companion animal may include, for example, at least one of facial analysis data, iris analysis data, inscription analysis data, DNA analysis data, and vein analysis data.

When biometric information processing (S140) is completed and biometric information authentication is performed, the integrated server 200 generates a first authentication key for the corresponding companion animal and creates a basic information DB corresponding thereto (S150). At this time, the authentication key generation module 250 of the integrated server 200 generates a first authentication key using companion animal biometric authentication data. For example, information such as first authentication key information and biometric authentication data may be stored in the basic information DB.

Next, the integrated server 200 determines whether animal registration information exists for the companion animal (S160). The integrated server 200 can communicate with the 'registered animal information public server' to check whether the companion animal is a registered animal and determine whether animal registration information exists.

As a result of the determination, if there is animal registration information stored in the registered animal information public server, the authentication key generation module 250 of the integrated server 200 generates a second authentication key using the animal registration information (S170) . Here, animal registration information largely includes companion animal registration information and guardian registration information. Pet registration information includes, for example, companion animal registration number, name, gender, breed, neutered status, date of birth, etc. Guardian registration information includes, for example, guardian name, contact information, email address, ownership status information, etc.

The authentication key generation module 250 may store the generated second authentication key in the basic information DB.

Additionally, the authentication key generation module 250 can encrypt the previously generated first authentication key and the second authentication key by matching them. The authentication key generation module 250 may store the generated authentication key information and authentication key matching information in the basic information DB (S180).

Meanwhile, as a result of determining whether animal registration information exists (S160), if animal registration information does not exist, a registration guidance step (S190) is performed.

The registration guidance step (S190) is a step that guides the user to register a companion animal that has not yet been registered. In the registration guidance step (S190), the registration information management module 240 may cause the server communication module 270 to transmit a registration guidance push message to the pet guardian's device 100.

An example of such a registration information push message is shown in FIG. 3. A user may input a command to initiate an animal registration procedure through a user interface such as the example shown. For example, a user may initiate the animal registration process by clicking 'Go to Registration' in the illustrated user interface.

An example of a user interface where a user can select a registration method when the user clicks 'Go to registration' is shown in Figure 4.

There are two main methods of registration: inserting a built-in wireless identification device (microchip) and attaching an external wireless identification device. Among these, the method of inserting a built-in wireless identification device is to insert a microchip containing a 15-digit unique number into the pet's subcutaneous area, which is a rice-sized animal medical device that meets animal medical device standards and international standards. It is stipulated that only veterinarians at animal hospitals can do this. Meanwhile, external wireless identification devices can be purchased from city, county, district offices and registration agencies (animal hospitals, animal protection groups, animal protection centers, etc.) in charge of animal registration.

Referring to FIG. 4, if the user wishes to insert a built-in wireless identification device, a veterinary hospital reservation request can be entered into the device 100 by clicking the 'Reservation' button. Additionally, if the user wishes to attach an external wireless identification device, a request to apply for an external wireless identification device can be entered into the device 100 by clicking the 'Apply' button.

When clicking the 'Make Reservation' button, the user can enter veterinary hospital search conditions (e.g., distance, location, treatment department, breed of specialty, etc.), and the search results, as shown in the example in Figure 5 A list of animal hospitals that satisfy the user search conditions may be displayed. From the displayed list of animal hospitals, the user can select a specific animal hospital and request a reservation.

According to the above-described method, the user can perform the authentication information registration procedure for the companion animal and, if necessary, perform additional animal registration.

Next, an example of performing an information search on a companion animal authenticated and registered in the integrated server 200 will be described.

Here, a person who can inquire information about a certified and registered pet may be an app or web service provider who has received permission from the pet guardian. Pet guardians can grant information inquiry permission to the app or web service provider when using the app or web service, and can change the type and scope of permission by changing the settings. At this time, the guardian can individually grant permission to view each pet's physical/health information, feed/feeding information, purchase information, medical treatment information, financial/insurance information, animal registration information, and biometric authentication information. there is.

To search information about a specific companion animal, the user can input an information search request command into the device 100 and input the information to be searched. When the integrated server 200 receives an information inquiry request from the device 100, it extracts information corresponding to the request and transmits it to the device 100, and the user can view the requested information.

Integrated pet information management system

According to another embodiment of the present invention, a companion animal information integrated management system (1) is disclosed. As described above, the companion animal information integrated management system 1 includes a device 100 and an integrated server 200.

The device 100 includes a mobile phone, a smartphone, a PC, a tablet PC, a smart TV, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a laptop, a global positioning system (GPS) device, an e-book reader, a digital broadcasting terminal, a navigation device, a kiosk, and an MP3 player. , digital cameras, home appliances, and other computing devices, but is not limited thereto, and the device 100 may include all types of devices that can receive input from a user and output results to the user.

Additionally, the device 100 can communicate with the integrated server 200 through the network 300 and can also communicate with other devices. In this case, the network 300 is a local area network (LAN), a wide area network (WAN), a value added network (VAN), a mobile radio communication network, or a satellite communication network. It includes at least one and may include wired Internet, wireless Internet, and mobile wireless communication networks. Wireless communications include, for example, wireless LAN (WiFi), Bluetooth, Bluetooth low energy, ZigBee, WFD (Wi-Fi Direct), UWB (ultra wideband), infrared communication (IrDA, infrared Data Association), There may be NFC (Near Field Communication), but it is not limited to this.

Figure 6 is a configuration diagram of the device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown, the device 100 includes a user input unit 110, an output unit 120, a processor 130, a sensor unit 140, a communication unit 150, an A/V input unit 160, and a memory 170. ) may include. However, not all of the components shown in FIG. 6 are essential components of the device 100, and the device 100 may be implemented with more components than those shown in FIG. 6. The device 100 may be implemented with fewer components.

Hereinafter, the detailed configuration of the device 100 will be described with reference to the drawings.

User input unit (110)

The user input unit 110 is a means for a user to input data to control the device 100. For example, the user input unit 110 includes a keypad, a touch pad (contact capacitive type, pressure resistance type, infrared detection type, surface ultrasonic conduction type, integral tension measurement type, piezo effect type, etc. ), jog wheel, jog switch, etc., but are not limited to these.

According to one embodiment, the user may input user identification information into the text input window of the device 100 through the user input unit 110.

Additionally, the user may input companion animal identification information through the user input unit 110. For example, companion animal identification information may include at least one of the companion animal's gender, date of birth, age, breed, and weight information.

Additionally, the user can input companion animal registration information through the user input unit 110. Pet registration information includes the registration number or RFID information provided when a pet is registered with the local government in accordance with the animal registration system. Users who have registered their pet with the local government can optionally enter pet registration information. You can.

Additionally, the user may input companion animal guardian identification information through the user input unit 110. Pet guardian identification information refers to information that can identify the pet guardian, and may be information such as name, address, email, and phone number.

Additionally, the user may input a companion animal-related service request command for a specific companion animal through the user input unit 110. The service request command may be at least one of, for example, a request to register authentication information, a request to transmit animal registration data, a request to query companion animal information, and a request to link/update DB information.

Additionally, the user input unit 110 requests inquiry of at least one of physical information, health information, vaccination information, feed and feeding information, purchase information, medical history information, financial history information, and insurance history information for a specific companion animal. You can receive user input.

Additionally, the user input unit 110 may receive user input for items necessary for animal registration.

Additionally, the user input unit 110 may receive user input for items needed in relation to a reservation at a veterinary hospital.

Output unit (120)

The output unit 120 includes a display unit 122 and an audio output unit 124 and can output a video signal or an audio signal. Among these, the display unit 122 outputs information processed by the device 100.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the display unit 122 may output companion animal identification information (eg, companion animal's gender, date of birth, age, breed, etc.) input by the user.

Additionally, only when a companion animal is registered according to the animal registration system, the display unit 122 can output companion animal registration information upon user request. Companion animal registration information may include, for example, registration number, RFID information, name, gender, breed, neutered status, competent authority, contact information for the competent authority, etc.

Additionally, the display unit 122 may output at least one of the companion animal's physical information, health information, vaccination information, feed and feeding information, purchase information, medical treatment history information, financial information, and insurance information.

Additionally, the display unit 122 may output a user interface to support the user's animal registration.

Additionally, the display unit 122 may output a user interface to support the user's reservation at the animal hospital.

Additionally, the display unit 122 may output a list of animal hospitals that satisfy the search conditions entered by the user.

Additionally, the display unit 122 may output detailed information on a specific animal hospital selected by the user. Animal hospital detailed information is, for example, various information about the animal hospital such as hospital location, hospital contact information, hospital veterinarian information, treatment subjects, treatment hours, and directions, and is an open application (API) such as Naver, Daum, and Google. Programming Interface).

Additionally, the display unit 122 may output an image received from the integrated server 200 or an image previously stored in the memory 170.

Next, the audio output unit 124 outputs audio data. Additionally, the audio output unit 124 outputs sound signals related to functions performed by the device 100. Acoustic signals may include, for example, call signal reception sounds, message reception sounds, notification sounds, etc.

According to another embodiment, the output unit 120 may further include a vibration motor (not shown) that outputs a vibration signal.

Processor(130)

The processor 130 controls the overall operation of the device 100. For example, the processor 130 executes programs stored in the memory 170, such as the user input unit 110, the output unit 120, the sensor unit 140, the communication unit 150, and the A/V input unit 160. ) can be controlled overall. Additionally, the processor 130 may perform the functions of the device 100 described above by executing programs stored in the memory 170.

In relation to this, the processor 130 may process the user input input through the user input unit 110 and cause the communication unit 150 to transmit it to the integrated server 200 .

Additionally, the processor 130 may process data received by the communication unit 150 from the integrated server 200 through the network 300 and output the data to the output unit 120.

For example, the processor 130, according to a user request, displays the pet's identification information, physical/health information, feed/feeding information, purchase information, medical treatment information, vaccination information, and financial information. /You can display at least one of the insurance information.

Additionally, the processor 130 may cause the communication unit 150 to transmit the sensing data acquired by the sensor unit 140 to the integrated server 200. In particular, the processor 130 may process the location information of the device 100 obtained by the location sensor and transmit it to the integrated server 200 through the communication unit 150.

Additionally, the processor 130 may support the user's app membership registration process and login process. In the membership registration process, the processor 130 may perform user authentication.

Additionally, the processor 130 may transmit an animal registration request message to the registration authority server according to the user's animal registration request.

Additionally, the processor 130 may request confirmation of availability of a reservation for the hospital selected by the user from the hospital list output on the display unit 122.

Sensor unit (140)

The sensor unit 140 detects the state of the device 100 or the state surrounding the device 100 and transmits the sensed data to the processor 130.

This sensor unit 140 includes a geomagnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a temperature/humidity sensor, an infrared sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a position sensor (e.g., GPS), a barometric pressure sensor, a proximity sensor, and an RGB sensor, but is not limited thereto. Since the function of each sensor can be intuitively deduced by a person skilled in the art from its name, detailed description will be omitted.

In the present invention, in particular, the location sensor can sense the location of the device 100 and utilize the sensing data when searching for a nearby animal hospital.

Communications Department (150)

The communication unit 150 allows the device 100 to communicate with other devices (not shown) and the integrated server 200. For example, the communication unit 150 may include a short-range communication unit (not shown), a mobile communication unit (not shown), and a broadcast transmission/reception unit (not shown).

The short-range communication unit includes the Bluetooth communication unit, BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) communication unit, Near Field Communication unit, Wi-Fi (WLAN) communication unit, Zigbee communication unit, Infrared Data Association (IrDA) communication unit, and WFD (Wi-Fi) communication unit. -Fi Direct) communication unit, UWB (ultra wideband) communication unit, Ant+ communication unit, etc., but is not limited thereto.

The mobile communication unit transmits and receives wireless signals to at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network. Here, the wireless signal may include various types of data according to voice call signals, video call signals, or text/multimedia message transmission and reception.

The broadcast transmitting/receiving unit transmits and receives broadcast signals and/or broadcast-related information from the outside through a broadcast channel. Broadcast channels may include satellite channels and terrestrial channels.

Additionally, the communication unit 150 may transmit and receive data necessary to execute various operations of the device 100 described above with another device (not shown) and/or the integrated server 200.

A/V (Audio/Video) input unit (160)

The A/V (Audio/Video) input unit 160 is for inputting audio or video signals and may include a camera 162, a microphone 164, etc.

According to one embodiment, the camera 162 can obtain an image frame, such as a still image or video, through an image sensor in a video call mode or a shooting mode. Images captured through the image sensor may be processed through the processor 130 or the like.

The camera 162 can capture an image of a companion animal and transmit it to the output unit 120, store it in the memory 170, or transmit it to the outside through the communication unit 150. In particular, in the present invention, a biometric image of a companion animal (e.g., at least one of a facial image, an inscription image, and an iris image) captured by the camera 162 or already captured and stored in the memory 170 is stored in an integrated server ( 200).

The microphone 164 receives external sound signals and processes them into electrical voice data. For example, the microphone 164 may receive an acoustic signal from an external device or a user. The microphone 164 may receive a user's voice input.

Memory(170)

The memory 170 may store programs for processing and control of the processor 130 and may store data input to or output from the device 100 .

The memory 170 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (for example, SD or XD memory, etc.), or RAM. (RAM, Random Access Memory) SRAM (Static Random Access Memory), ROM (Read-Only Memory), EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), PROM (Programmable Read-Only Memory), magnetic memory, magnetic disk , and may include at least one type of storage medium among optical disks.

Next, the integrated server 200, which is another component of the integrated pet information management system 1, will be described.

Integrated Server (200)

Referring to FIG. 7, the integrated server 200 includes a data collection module 210, an API module 220, a biometric information processing module 230, a registration information management module 240, an authentication key generation module 250, and a database. It may be configured to include a module 260 and a server communication module 260.

However, not all of the components shown in FIG. 7 are essential components of the integrated server 200, and the integrated server 200 may be implemented with more components than those shown in FIG. 7. The integrated server 200 may be implemented with fewer components than those shown in .

Data collection module (210)

The data collection module 210 collects data necessary for integrated management of companion animal information.

Specifically, the data collection module 210 may collect companion animal biometric image information. As described above, the user can input the companion animal's biometric image information into the device 100, and the data collection module 210 can receive and collect the companion animal's biometric image information from the device 100.

Additionally, the data collection module 210 may collect biometric authentication data for a specific companion animal from another external device (eg, an authenticated biometric information extraction service provider, etc.).

Here, the companion animal biometric authentication data includes, for example, at least one of face analysis data, iris analysis data, inscription analysis data, DNA analysis data, and vein analysis data.

Additionally, the data collection module 210 may collect companion animal registration information. Companion animal registration information includes, for example, at least one of the companion animal registration number, RFID information, name, gender, breed, neutered status, competent authority, and contact information of the competent authority.

As described above, the user can input the pet's registration information into the device 100, and the data collection module 210 can receive and collect the pet's registration information from the device 100.

Additionally, the data collection module 210 may collect companion animal registration information from the ‘registered animal information public server’ through open API or online connection.

Additionally, the data collection module 210 can collect companion animal guardian information. The data collection module 210 may collect companion animal guardian identification information entered into the device 100 by the user, or may collect registered animal guardian information from the 'registered animal information public server'.

Additionally, the data collection module 210 may collect medical record EMR data for a specific companion animal from at least one animal hospital EMR server. On the veterinary hospital's EMR server, basic information (e.g. breed, age, weight, etc.) and medical records of pets that have received treatment are recorded in an electronic chart.

Here, the medical record may include at least one of diagnosis, examination, treatment, prescription, and vaccination information. For example, the integrated server 200 may connect to at least one animal hospital EMR server, and the data collection module 210 of the integrated server 200 may collect medical record EMR data from at least one animal hospital EMR server. there is.

Additionally, the data collection module 210 may collect basic data and history data related to finance/insurance of the companion animal from at least one finance/insurance company server.

API module(220)

The API module 220 is configured to respond to a service request command for a companion animal received from an external device, platform, etc. The configuration of this API module 220 is shown in FIG. 8.

As shown, the API module 220 includes a request command analysis unit 222, an information extraction unit 224, and an information transmission unit 226.

The request command analysis unit 222 analyzes the service request command received from an external device through the server communication module 270 to determine whether the service request command is an authentication information registration command or an animal registration data transmission request command. Determine whether it is a command or a DB information linking/update request command.

As a result of analyzing the service request command, if it is determined to be an authentication information registration request command, the API module 220 requests the biometric information processing module 230 to initiate the authentication information registration procedure.

Meanwhile, as a result of analyzing the service request command, if it is determined to be an animal registration data transmission request command, the API module 220 requests the registration information management module 240 to initiate the animal registration data transmission request procedure.

Meanwhile, as a result of analyzing the service request command, if it is determined to be an information inquiry request command or a DB information linkage/update request command, the API module 220 requests the database module 260 to initiate the corresponding procedure.

Meanwhile, when the API module 220 receives a clear request command from an external device, that is, a authentication information registration request command, an animal registration data transmission request command, an information inquiry request command, a DB information linkage/update request command, etc. In this case, the information extraction unit 224 is requested to extract information corresponding to the request command without a separate analysis procedure.

The information extraction unit 224 extracts information corresponding to the user's service request command from the companion animal information stored in the database module 260.

The information transmission unit 226 transmits the companion animal information extracted by the information extraction unit 224 to the server communication module 270 to transmit it to the external device 100.

Meanwhile, in order to access the integrated server 200 equipped with the API module 220, a user authentication procedure is first required. The user can access the integrated server 200 after completing the user authentication process using at least one of mobile phone number authentication, account authentication, public certificate, and i-PIN.

Biometric information processing module (230)

The biometric information processing module 230 can obtain biometric authentication data for the companion animal using biometric image information such as the facial image of the companion animal. As described above, the facial image of the companion animal may be acquired through the camera 162 of the device 100 and transmitted to the biometric information processing module 230 of the integrated server 200.

Specifically, the biometric information processing module 230 may analyze the facial image of the companion animal and extract biometric authentication data included in the facial image. Biometric information can be extracted from feature points included in the pet's face, iris information can be extracted by extracting feature points of the iris, or inscription information can be extracted by extracting feature points of the inscription.

For example, the biometric information processing module 230 collects biometric authentication data for the face, iris, inscription, etc. by detecting objects in the image according to a pre-stored learning model such as a convolution neural network (CNN). Alternatively, you can obtain a pet's facial image by sending it to another external device (for example, a certified biometric information extraction service provider, etc.) and receiving the biometric authentication data analyzed by the other device. Animal biometric information can also be processed.

Here, the biometric authentication data of the companion animal includes, for example, at least one of facial analysis data, iris analysis data, inscription analysis data, DNA analysis data, and vein analysis data.

Registration information management module (240)

The registration information management module 240 manages registration information of companion animals registered according to the animal registration system.

Specifically, the registration information management module 240 stores and manages animal registration information including the animal registration number received from the 'registered animal information public server' in the database module 260.

Additionally, the registration information management module 240 may transmit the registration information entered by the user received from the device 100 to the 'registered animal information public server' and request verification of the registration information. Here, the registration information input by the user received from the device 100 is distinguished from the animal registration information received from the 'registered animal information public server' and is referred to as 'user-input registration information'. The integrated server 200 uses the registration information of the user input, companion animal identification information, and guardian identification information received from the device 100 to request verification of the registration information of the user input from the 'registered animal information public server'. You can.

In addition, when receiving a command to request registration information for a specific companion animal from the device 100, the registration information management module 240 causes the server communication module 270 to send the requested registration information to the device 100. You can manage to transmit it. At this time, in order to specify the companion animal, the registration information management module 240 may transmit, for example, at least one of the animal registration number information and companion animal identification information entered by the user to the 'registered animal information public server'. there is.

Additionally, when receiving updated registered animal information from the 'registered animal information public server', the registered information management module 240 can store and manage the updated registered animal information in the database module 260.

Authentication key generation module (250)

The authentication key generation module 250 generates an authentication key using biometric authentication data when the biometric authentication process for the companion animal is completed. These authentication keys can be identifier information that can identify a specific companion animal.

Specifically, the authentication key generation module 250 generates a first authentication key using biometric authentication data and a second authentication key using animal registration information.

To generate the first authentication key, the authentication key generation module 250 receives biometric authentication data for the companion animal from the biometric information processing module 230. Here, the biometric authentication data may include, for example, at least one of facial analysis data, inscription registration code data, iris registration code data, entity number data, DNA analysis data, and vein analysis data.

Additionally, to generate the second authentication key, the authentication key generation module 250 receives animal registration information for the companion animal from the 'registered animal information public server'. Animal registration information largely includes pet registration information and guardian registration information. Pet registration information includes, for example, pet registration number, name, gender, age, date of birth, breed, neutered status, etc. Guardian registration information includes, for example, guardian name, resident registration number, contact information, email address, ownership status, etc.

Additionally, the authentication key generation module 250 can match the first authentication key and the second authentication key, encrypt them, and store them in the basic information DB 261.

Additionally, the authentication key generation module 250 can process the user authentication procedure described above.

Database module (260)

The database module 260 stores various data collected and processed by the integrated server 200 in a database.

Referring to FIG. 9, the database module 260 includes a basic information DB 261 that stores basic information such as animal identification information, guardian identification information, animal registration information, and biometric authentication data, and body and health-related information. Physical/health information DB (262) that stores information, feed/feeding information DB (263) that stores feed and feeding-related information such as feed type, feed amount, and feeding cycle, and purchase information that stores pet-related purchase information. DB (264), medical information DB (265), which stores treatment-related information such as the pet's treatment details and treatment history, and financial/insurance information DB, which stores financial/insurance-related information such as financial/insurance subscription and payment of the pet. Contains at least one of (266).

Additionally, the database module 260 may store authentication information including an authentication key generated for a companion animal for which biometric authentication has been completed in the basic information DB 261.

Server communication module (270)

The server communication module 270 allows the integrated server 200 to communicate with the device 200 and other devices (not shown) such as external servers. For example, the server communication module 270 may include a short-range communication unit (not shown), a mobile communication unit (not shown), and a broadcast transmitting/receiving unit (not shown), and the description thereof has been described above, so there is no duplication. Any necessary explanation will be omitted.

Here, examples of external servers include biometric authentication service provider servers, 'registered animal information public servers', veterinary hospital EMR servers, veterinary hospital reservation management servers, and financial/insurance company servers.

In particular, the server communication module 270 can transmit and receive data necessary to execute various operations of the integrated server 200 described above with the external server and/or device 100.

In addition, the server communication module 270 may perform data communication with external devices and the like through a network network to receive a command to request information about a companion animal from an external device, and transmit response data corresponding to the request command to the external device. . In order for an external device or platform to access the integrated server, the external device or platform must have information about the IP or URL of the integrated server.

The method according to the embodiment may be implemented in the form of program instructions that can be executed through various computer means and recorded on a computer-readable medium. The computer-readable medium may include program instructions, data files, data structures, etc., singly or in combination. Program instructions recorded on the medium may be specially designed and configured for the embodiment or may be known and available to those skilled in the art of computer software. Examples of computer-readable recording media include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks, and magnetic tapes, optical media such as CDROMs and DVDs, and magneto-optical media such as floptical disks. Includes magneto-optical media, and hardware devices specifically configured to store and execute program instructions, such as ROM, RAM, flash memory, etc. Examples of program instructions include machine language code, such as that produced by a compiler, as well as high-level language code that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter, etc. The hardware devices described above may be configured to operate as one or more software modules to perform the operations of the embodiments, and vice versa. Software may include a computer program, code, instructions, or a combination of one or more of these, which may configure a processing unit to operate as desired, or may be processed independently or collectively. You can command the device. Software and/or data may be used on any type of machine, component, physical device, virtual equipment, computer storage medium, or It may be permanently or temporarily embodied in a device or a transmitted signal wave. Software may be distributed over networked computer systems and stored or executed in a distributed manner. Software and data may be stored on one or more computer-readable recording media.

Although the embodiments have been described with limited drawings as described above, those skilled in the art can apply various technical modifications and variations based on the above. For example, the described techniques are performed in a different order than the described method, and/or components of the described system, structure, device, circuit, etc. are combined or combined in a different form than the described method, or other components are used. Alternatively, appropriate results may be achieved even if substituted or substituted by an equivalent. Therefore, other implementations, other embodiments, and equivalents of the claims also fall within the scope of the following claims.

1: Integrated pet information management system
100: device
200: integrated server
300: Network
110: User input unit
120: output unit
122: Display unit
124: Audio output unit
130: processor
140: sensor unit
150: Department of Communications
160: A/V input unit
162: Camera
164: microphone
170: memory
210: data collection module
220: API module
230: Biometric information processing module
240: Registration information management module
250: Authentication key generation module
260: Database module
270: Server communication module
261: Basic information DB
262: Physical/health information DB
263: Feed/feeding information DB
264: Purchase information DB
265: Medical treatment information DB
266: Financial/insurance information DB

Claims (10)

As a method of integrated management of companion animal information in a system including a device and an integrated server,
Registering companion animal information including biometric image information of the companion animal on the integrated server;
transmitting an authentication information registration request to the integrated server according to an authentication information registration request command input by a user to the device;
receiving the authentication information registration request and requesting initiation of an authentication procedure;
Obtaining biometric authentication data by processing biometric image information of the companion animal;
Generating a first authentication key and basic information DB for the companion animal; and
Including; determining whether animal registration information for the companion animal exists,
In the step of determining whether the animal registration information exists, a second authentication key is generated using the animal registration information and stored in the basic information DB, and if the animal registration information does not exist, the second authentication key is generated and stored in the basic information DB. An integrated companion animal information management method that performs a registration guidance procedure with the device.
According to paragraph 1,
The step of processing the biometric image information of the companion animal to obtain biometric authentication data,
This is done automatically according to the learning model already stored in the integrated server, or
A method of integrated management of companion animal information that is performed through external devices, including certified biometric information extraction service provider devices.
The method of claim 1, wherein the biometric authentication data is:
A method for integrated management of companion animal information, including at least one of facial analysis data, iris analysis data, inscription analysis data, DNA analysis data, and vein analysis data.
The method of claim 1, wherein the registration guidance procedure is:
A method for integrated management of companion animal information, performed by sending a registration information push message to the device and providing a user interface that can receive user input requesting initiation of the animal registration process.
The method of claim 1, wherein the registration guidance procedure is:
Additionally providing a user interface that allows the user to select an animal registration method,
According to user input, if the animal registration method is selected as a built-in wireless identification device, a user interface is provided to receive user input related to reservation at the veterinary hospital,
An integrated companion animal information management method that provides a user interface that can receive user input related to device application when an external wireless identification device is selected as the animal registration method.
It is a system that integrates and manages companion animal information, including a device and an integrated server.
A user input unit that receives at least one of pet identification information, pet registration information, pet guardian identification information, and a pet-related service request command;
an output unit that outputs data corresponding to the user service request command and outputs a user interface to support the user's animal registration process;
Depending on the user input, control the output unit to output at least one of companion animal identification information, animal registration information, body/health information, feed/salary information, purchase information, medical treatment information, vaccination information, and financial/insurance information. A processor that
A communication unit that supports communication between the device and an external device,
a device configured to include a memory that stores data processed by the device;
an integrated server that receives a request to initiate an authentication procedure from the device and performs biometric information authentication by obtaining biometric authentication data using biometric image information received from the device; and
An integrated companion animal information management system comprising a network supporting communication between the device and the integrated server.
The method of claim 6, wherein the biometric authentication data is:
An integrated pet information management system including at least one of facial analysis data, iris analysis data, inscription analysis data, DNA analysis data, and vein analysis data.
The method of claim 6, wherein the user interface to support the animal registration procedure is:
An integrated companion animal information management system that receives user input requesting initiation of the animal registration process and user input selecting an animal registration method, either a built-in wireless identification device or an external wireless identification device.
The method of claim 6, wherein the integrated server:
Data collection module that collects data necessary for integrated management of companion animal information;
An API module that processes responses to service request commands for companion animals received from an external device or platform;
a biometric information processing module that obtains biometric authentication data using biometric image information input by the user;
A registration information management module that manages animal registration information of companion animals registered according to the animal registration system and verifies user-entered registration information entered by the user;
an authentication key generation module that generates a first authentication key using biometric authentication data acquired by the biometric information processing module;
A database module that stores data collected and processed by the integrated server, including basic information DB, physical/health information DB, feed/benefit information DB, purchase information DB, medical treatment information DB, and financial/insurance information DB; and
An integrated companion animal information management system comprising a server communication module supporting communication with the integrated server and external devices.
The method of claim 9, wherein the authentication key generation module,
An integrated pet information management system that generates a second authentication key using the animal registration information and stores it in the basic information DB when animal registration information exists.