TWM447085U - Aquarium breeding system with real time monitoring function - Google Patents

Abstract

A breeding system with monitoring aquatic animals in an aquarium function is disclosed. The breeding system includes a breeding apparatus, an image gathering unit and a processing unit. The breeding apparatus may detect and adjust parameter of Water Quality and volume of breeding. The image gathering unit gathers a real time image of the aquatic animals in the aquarium. The processing unit coupling with the breeding apparatus and the image gathering unit to transfer the parameter of Water Quality, the volume of breeding and the real time image of the aquatic animals in the aquarium to a remote apparatus. The processing unit also receives a control instruction from the remote apparatus to control the breeding apparatus to adjust the parameter of Water Quality and the volume of breeding.

Description

Aquarium farming system for immediate monitoring

The present invention relates to a culture system and, in particular, to an integrated culture system that allows for immediate monitoring.

In the aquarium farming process, always pay attention to the breeding environment is an indispensable element.

In general, the aquaculture environment to be noted basically has the aquaculture water temperature, pH value, dissolved oxygen in the water and the amount of feed fed. If these breeding parameters are well monitored, aquatic organisms can naturally achieve ideal growth and development. . However, in the traditional aquarium culture, the above-mentioned breeding parameters are detected by monitoring elements that are independent and distributed throughout the aquarium, and the parameters detected by the monitoring elements are read by the breeder on the spot to judge and Make appropriate corrections to deal with emergencies. However, this traditional farming method is not only easy to misread or ignore one of the breeding parameters due to human error, but also more likely to be monitored by the breeder on the spot, which may result in the inability to adjust the breeding parameters in time to cause biological violentness in the water.

In view of this, the present invention provides an integrated culture system capable of uniformly monitoring the breeding parameters and providing the breeding parameters to the breeder through a single display unit, thereby reducing the risk of the inadvertent misreading or skimming of the breeder.

In addition, the new model provides an integrated maintenance that can be monitored in real time. The colony system includes at least one image capturing unit for capturing the aquarium image in real time, and transmitting it to the remote breeder through a transmission unit for real-time monitoring of the breeding parameters, and providing the breeder to timely adjust the culture through a processing unit. parameter.

Thus, one aspect of the present invention is to provide a culture system for monitoring aquatic organisms in an aquarium. The farming system includes a farming device, an image capture unit, and a processing unit. The breeding equipment is used to sense and adjust the water quality parameters in the aquarium, as well as to sense and adjust the amount of feed for the aquatic organism. The image capturing unit can capture the real-time motion image of the aquarium. The processing unit is coupled to the breeding device and the image capturing unit for transmitting the water quality parameter, the feeding amount and the instant motion image to a remote device, and receiving a control command transmitted from the remote device, according to the control The instruction controls the farming equipment to adjust the water quality parameters and the amount of feed fed.

In one embodiment, the culture system further includes a transmission unit coupled to the processing unit to transmit the water quality parameter, the feed amount and the instant motion image to the remote device in a wireless or wired transmission manner.

In one embodiment, the culture system further includes a display unit for displaying the water quality parameter and the amount of the feed.

In one embodiment, the image capturing unit is a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) or a Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) or a combination thereof.

In one embodiment, the water quality parameter is the water temperature of the aquarium, and the breeding device comprises: a temperature sensing unit that senses the water temperature of the aquarium; and a heating unit coupled to the temperature sensing unit and the Processing unit The unit controls the operation of the heating unit according to the control command and the water temperature of the aquarium. The water temperature of the aquarium includes an upper limit value and a lower limit value. When the water temperature of the aquarium is higher than the upper limit value or lower than the lower limit value, the processing unit controls the heating unit to adjust the aquarium The water temperature of the tank is adjusted to be between the upper limit value and the lower limit value.

In one embodiment, the breeding apparatus further includes an acid-base detecting unit and a turbidity detecting unit for detecting water dissolved oxygen, carbon dioxide concentration and pH parameters.

In one embodiment, the remote device is a tablet, cell phone, desktop or notebook. The remote device has an operational interface for inputting control commands.

In one embodiment, the farming apparatus further includes a feeding unit that turns the feeding unit on or off to adjust the amount of the feeding.

In summary, the present invention allows the breeder to read all of the culture parameters from a single display unit, reducing the risk of misreading or skimming by the breeder. In addition, an image of the aquarium can be captured immediately by an image capture unit, and transmitted to the remote feeder by a transmission unit, or the instructions of the breeder can be received to adjust the breeding parameters in time to achieve timely monitoring and timely adjustment of the culture parameters. The purpose.

Please refer to FIG. 1 , which shows a schematic diagram of a culture system 100 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Through the farming system 100, the breeder can read all of the culture parameters from a single display unit 107 to reduce the risk of misreading or skimming by the breeder. In addition, an image capturing unit 104 is further The aquarium image is taken and transmitted to the remote feeder by a transmission unit 105, or the feeder is instructed to adjust the breeding parameters through a processing unit 106 to achieve timely monitoring and timely adjustment of the culture parameters. In an embodiment, the breeding system 100 can be connected to the remote feeder network device 200 by means of the transmission unit 105 in a wired or wireless manner, wherein the network device 200 is, for example, a mobile phone, a tablet computer, a note. A device such as a computer or a desktop computer, and having an operation interface through which the breeder can input commands to control the culture system 100, wherein the operation interface is, for example, a touch screen or a keyboard. Accordingly, the culture system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a breeding device 110, an image capturing unit 104, a transport unit 105, a processing unit 106, and a display unit 107. The breeding device 110 further includes a feeding unit 101, a temperature sensing unit 102, and a heating unit 103. The breeding device 110 is configured to detect and adjust the water quality parameter and the feeding state in the aquarium, and the image capturing unit 104 is configured to capture an instant dynamic image of the aquarium, the water quality parameter, the feeding state, and the instant dynamic image of the aquarium. Both can be transmitted to the remote feeder's networking device 200 through the transmission unit 105 for display.

In one embodiment, the feeding unit 101 is electrically connected to the processing unit 106, for example, an automatic feeding unit that can feed aquatic organisms. In one embodiment, it can set the automatic feeding time and give the water during the feeding time. A certain amount of feed for the creature. In one embodiment, the automatic feeding time can be set by a button and display unit 107 disposed outside the aquarium, or by an operating interface of the remote feeder's networking device 200. In another embodiment, the feeding unit 101 is further processed by the processing unit. Under the control of the element 106, a breeder can immediately transmit a feeding instruction to the processing unit 106 from the remote end through the transmission unit 105. The processing unit 106 controls the opening and closing of the feeding unit 101 according to the feeding instruction, thereby periodically feeding the feeding time. In addition, the feed is supplied to the aquatic organisms; or at the time of regular feeding, the feeding unit 101 is turned off, and the supply of the feed to the aquatic organisms is stopped.

The temperature sensing unit 102 is electrically connected to the processing unit 106, for example, as a thermometer. In one embodiment, the temperature sensing unit 102 extends into the liquid of the aquarium to measure the temperature of the aquarium liquid and deliver the detected temperature to the processing unit 106. In one embodiment, if the temperature of the aquarium liquid is lower than the set lower limit temperature, the processing unit 106 controls the heating unit 103 to heat the liquid in the aquarium to raise the temperature of the liquid in the aquarium. When the temperature reaches the set upper limit temperature, the aquarium liquid controls the heating unit 103 to stop heating, so that the temperature of the liquid in the aquarium can be maintained within a certain temperature range. In one embodiment, the upper and lower temperature values can be set by a button and display unit 107 disposed outside the aquarium, or by an operating interface of the remote feeder's networking device 200. In another embodiment, the processing unit 106 further provides the temperature of the received liquid to the remote feeder through the transmission unit 105 to determine whether the temperature of the liquid needs to be adjusted. When the remote feeder considers the liquid If the temperature is too low, a heating command can be sent from the remote end to the processing unit 106 through the transmission unit 105. The processing unit 106 turns on the heating unit 103 according to the heating command to heat the liquid in the aquarium to make the aquarium The temperature of the liquid rises. At this time, the processing unit 106 transmits the heated temperature to the remote end through the transmission unit 105. feeder. When the temperature of the liquid reaches the temperature required by the remote breeder, the remote breeder can immediately transmit a stop heating command to the processing unit 106 from the distal end through the transport unit 105, and control the heating unit 103 to stop heating.

The image capturing unit 104 is electrically connected to the processing unit 106, for example, one of or a combination of a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) or a complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS). The image for capturing an aquarium entity is transmitted to the processing unit 106 and transmitted through the transmission unit 105 for viewing by the remote breeder. In an embodiment, the image capturing unit 104 is connected to the processing unit 106 by a USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface, for example, the processing unit 106 can be connected to more than one image capturing unit 104, in other words, A plurality of image capturing units 104 may be arranged in an aquarium to capture images of biological entities in the aquarium. When the breeder goes out, the breeder can use the networked device to transmit a control command for observing the condition of the aquarium to the processing unit 106. The processing unit 106 turns on the image capturing unit 104 according to the control, so that the image is collapsed. The taking unit 104 captures the live motion picture of the aquarium, and the processing unit 106 transmits the live motion image to the remote feeder's network device via the transmission single source 105 in a wireless or wired manner, and the breeder can observe On-site dynamic images of the aquarium, if a biological condition in a certain water is found to be in poor condition, the breeder can immediately notify the display personnel to handle it.

The display unit 107 is electrically connected to the processing unit 106, for example, a liquid crystal display, and can display the temperature of the aquarium liquid delivered by the processing unit 106, the set liquid upper and lower temperature values, or the set automatic feeding time.

2 is a diagram of a farming system 100 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The front view of the appearance. Figure 3 is a rear elevational view of the culture system 100 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The culture system 100 includes a casing 210. The casing 210 is formed by a top portion 210a and a side portion 210b. The coupling portion between the top portion 210a and the side portion 210b defines a groove 210c. When disposed above an aquarium 400, as shown in Fig. 4, one of the side top edges 401 of the aquarium 400 will abut the groove 210c and cause the side portion 210b to be on the outer side of the aquarium 400, while the top portion 210a Extend over the aquarium.

In this embodiment, the feeding unit 101 is disposed on the top surface 212 of the top portion 210a and penetrates the top portion 210a. When feeding, the processing unit 106 disposed inside the housing 210 controls the feed outlet of the feeding unit 101 (Fig. Not shown in the middle), to drop a certain amount of feed to the aquarium. The temperature sensing unit 102 and the heating unit 103 are both disposed on the bottom surface 214 of the top portion 210a and extend downward into the liquid of the aquarium 400 to measure the temperature of the aquarium liquid and transfer the detected temperature to the treatment. Unit 106. In one embodiment, if the temperature of the liquid in the aquarium 400 is below a set minimum temperature, the processing unit 106 controls the heating unit 103 to heat the liquid in the aquarium. The image capturing unit 104 is mounted on the side portion 210b and faces the aquarium 400 to capture a physical image of the aquarium 400. The display unit 107 is mounted on the side portion 210b and faces away from the aquarium 400 for the breeder to view the temperature of the aquarium liquid delivered by the processing unit 106, the set upper and lower liquid temperature values, or the set automatic feeding time. . The transmission unit 105 can be installed on the side portion 210b or the top portion 210a for wireless or wired transmission. If it is wired, it has an exposed connection hole for connecting the network route.

In other embodiments, the breeding device 110 can be selectively added to the acid-base detecting unit or the turbidity detecting unit to further detect the dissolved oxygen content, the carbon dioxide concentration, and the pH parameter to provide a more suitable survival for the aquatic organism. Environmental conditions. In this embodiment, both the detected acid-base parameter value and the turbidity parameter value can be transmitted to the processing unit 106 and transmitted to the remote breeder via the transfer unit 105.

In summary, the present invention allows the breeder to read all of the culture parameters from a single display unit, reducing the risk of misreading or skimming by the breeder. In addition, an image of the aquarium can be captured immediately by an image capture unit, and transmitted to the remote feeder by a transmission unit, or the instructions of the breeder can be received to adjust the breeding parameters in time to achieve timely monitoring and timely adjustment of the culture parameters. The purpose.

Although the present invention has been disclosed in the above embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any one skilled in the art can make various changes and retouchings without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The scope is subject to the definition of the scope of the patent application attached.

100‧‧‧ farming system

101‧‧‧Feeding unit

102‧‧‧Temperature sensing unit

103‧‧‧heating unit

104‧‧‧Image capture unit

105‧‧‧Transport unit

106‧‧‧Processing unit

107‧‧‧Display unit

110‧‧‧ farming equipment

200‧‧‧Networking device

210‧‧‧Shell

210a‧‧‧ top

210b‧‧‧ side

210c‧‧‧ trench

212‧‧‧ top surface

214‧‧‧ bottom surface

400‧‧‧Aquarium

401‧‧‧ top edge

The above and other objects, features, advantages and embodiments of the present invention will become more apparent and understood.

Fig. 1 is a schematic view showing a culture system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a front elevational view showing the appearance of a culture system in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 3 is a diagram showing a culture system in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Rear view.

Fig. 4 is a view showing the appearance of a fish-aquarium in a culture system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

100‧‧‧ farming system

101‧‧‧Feeding unit

102‧‧‧Temperature sensing unit

103‧‧‧heating unit

104‧‧‧Image capture unit

105‧‧‧Transport unit

106‧‧‧Processing unit

107‧‧‧Display unit

110‧‧‧ farming equipment

200‧‧‧Networking device

Claims (10)

An aquarium farming system capable of real-time monitoring for monitoring aquatic organisms in an aquarium, comprising: a breeding device for sensing and adjusting one of the water quality parameters of the aquarium, and sensing and adjusting the One of the aquatic organisms feeds the feed; an image capture unit for capturing the live motion image of the aquarium; and a processing unit coupled to the culture equipment and the image capture unit to feed the water quality parameters The feed amount and the instant motion image are transmitted to a remote device, and a remote control device transmits a control command according to which the culture device is controlled to adjust the water quality parameter and adjust the feed amount. An aquarium culture system capable of real-time monitoring according to claim 1, further comprising a transmission unit coupled to the processing unit to wirelessly or wirelessly transmit the water quality parameter, the amount of the feed and the immediate dynamic The image is transmitted to the remote device. An aquarium culture system capable of real-time monitoring according to claim 1, further comprising a display unit for displaying the water quality parameter and the amount of the feed. An aquarium culture system capable of real-time monitoring according to claim 1, wherein the image capturing unit is a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) or a complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS). Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor) or a combination thereof. The aquarium culture system for real-time monitoring according to claim 1, wherein the water quality parameter is the water temperature of the aquarium, and the breeding device further comprises: a temperature sensing unit for sensing the water temperature of the aquarium And a heating unit coupled to the temperature sensing unit and the processing unit, the processing unit controlling the operation of the heating unit according to the control instruction and the water temperature of the aquarium. An aquarium culture system capable of real-time monitoring according to claim 5, wherein the water temperature of the aquarium includes an upper limit value and a lower limit value, when the water temperature of the aquarium is higher than the upper limit value or Below the lower limit value, the processing unit controls the heating unit to adjust the water temperature of the aquarium to adjust the aquarium water temperature to be between the upper limit value and the lower limit value. The aquarium culture system capable of real-time monitoring according to claim 1, wherein the culture equipment further comprises an acid-base detecting unit and a turbidity detecting unit for detecting water dissolved oxygen amount, carbon dioxide concentration and pH parameter. An aquarium culture system capable of real-time monitoring according to claim 1, wherein the remote device is a tablet computer, a mobile phone, a desktop computer or a notebook computer. An aquarium culture system as described in claim 1, which is capable of real-time monitoring, wherein the remote device has an operation interface for inputting a control command. An aquarium culture system capable of real-time monitoring according to claim 1, wherein the breeding apparatus further comprises a feeding unit that turns the feeding unit on or off to adjust the feeding amount.