JP2018153106A - Management device and control method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To suppress consumption of a battery after detection of capturing a wildlife.SOLUTION: A relay station 100 repeats start up and stop based on first schedule information, and when detecting a fact that a wildlife is captured in a trap, executes data communication with a box trap 50 which sends capture information for indicating a fact that a wildlife has been captured. When receiving the capture information from the box trap 50, the relay station 100 generates second schedule information which defines a time interval since a time when it is detected that the wildlife has been captured until stop, and a time interval since stop until start up. The relay station 100 notifies the box trap 50 of the second schedule information for causing the first schedule information to be updated to the second schedule information, and controls start up and stop of the box trap 50.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a management device and the like.

  As a countermeasure against damage to birds and beasts, we set up firewood in mountain forests, grasslands, farmland, etc. to capture birds and beasts that cause damage. Basically, the installation location of the kite is installed in a place where people do not approach very often, so in the conventional technology, whether the birds and beasts are captured by the kite is detected by a detection function using a sensor, Using the wireless communication function, the user terminal is automatically notified.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining an example of the prior art. As shown in FIG. 12, this system includes box cages 10 a, 10 b, 10 c and a relay station 20. In the following description, the box cages 10a to 10c are collectively referred to as the box cage 10. Here, the description will be made using the box kite 10, but other kites such as a chestnut kite may be used.

  In the prior art, in order to reduce the equipment cost, data communication is executed via the relay station 20 using a short-range communication device that does not assume long-distance communication as the radio communication function of the box cage 10. In addition, a battery having a small capacity for supplying power to the wireless communication function, detection function, etc. of the box cage 10 is used. In order to reduce the alertness of wild animals (birds and animals to be captured) and to reduce the installation cost, the wireless communication device is desirable to be small, so that a device with a small battery capacity is generally used.

The box cage 10 starts and stops based on preset schedule information in order to save battery power consumption, performs data communication with the relay station 20 during startup, detects the detection status, etc. Is informed. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of a schedule for starting and stopping the box cage. In the example shown in FIG. 13, Hakowana 10 starts in the period _{t 1,} is stopped in the period _{t 2,} it starts in the period _{t 3.} Hakowana 10, for the duration t ₃ or later, repeating the stop and start at predetermined intervals.

  By the way, basically, the box cage 10 repeatedly starts and stops based on the schedule information as described in FIG. 13, but when the birds and beasts are captured, the information indicating that the birds and animals have been captured is relayed immediately. This is a mechanism for transmitting to the station 20. For example, the box cage 10 continuously obtains power from the battery to operate the detection function even when it is stopped, and automatically detects the capture of birds and beasts, Data communication with the relay station 20 is started.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-300729 JP 2007-141069 A Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-026949

  However, the above-described conventional technique has a problem that it is not possible to suppress battery consumption after detecting that a bird and beast have been captured.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining a problem of the conventional technique. When the conventional box cage 10 detects that the birds and beasts have been captured, the conventional box cage 10 activates the wireless communication function and performs data communication with the relay station 20 continuously. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 14, if it is detected that the birds and beasts are captured at time T, data communication is continuously performed after time T, and thus battery consumption cannot be suppressed.

  In addition, it is possible to suppress battery consumption by simply stopping the box cage 10 after notifying that the bird cage 10 has been captured, but it becomes impossible to grasp the subsequent situation of the birds and animals captured in the box cage 10 A new problem will occur.

  In one aspect, an object of the present invention is to provide a management device and a control method capable of suppressing battery consumption.

  In the first plan, the management device includes a communication unit, a generation unit, and an activation control unit. The communication unit repeats starting and stopping based on the first schedule information, and when detecting that the birds and beasts have been captured in the cage, the communication unit transmits the capture information indicating that the birds and beasts have been captured and the data Execute communication. When the capture unit receives the capture information from the wireless communication device via the communication unit, the time interval from the time when it was detected that the birds and beasts were captured until the stop and the time from the stop to the start Second schedule information defining an interval is generated. The activation control unit notifies the wireless communication device of the second schedule information, thereby updating the first schedule information to the second schedule information and controlling activation and stop of the wireless communication device.

  Battery consumption after detecting that the birds and beasts have been captured can be reduced.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a system according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the appearance of a box basket. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining schedule information generated by the relay station. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram showing the configuration of the box cage. FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram showing the configuration of the relay station. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a data structure of the acceleration data table. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a data structure of acceleration data. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of the data structure of the determination table. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for a box in operation. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the box cage being stopped. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating the processing procedure of the relay station according to the present embodiment. FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining an example of the prior art. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of a schedule for starting and stopping the box cage. FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining a problem of the conventional technique.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of a management device and a control method disclosed in the present application will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Note that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a system according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, this system includes box cages 50 a, 50 b, 50 c and a relay station 100. The relay station 100 is an example of a management device. Here, the box baskets 50a to 50c are shown, but the system may include other box baskets. In the following description, the box baskets 50a to 50c are collectively referred to as the box basket 50 as appropriate. In addition, here, the box basket 50 is used as an example of the bowl, but other bowls such as a chestnut bowl may be used.

  The box cage 50 is connected to the relay station 100 by near field communication such as Wi-Fi. Although not shown, the relay station 100 is connected to an external device by long-distance wireless communication such as LTE (Long Term Evolution) / 3G (Generation).

  The box cage 50 is a cage that is installed in a forest, grassland, farmland or the like and captures birds and beasts. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the appearance of a box basket. Here, the box basket 50a will be described as an example. The explanation about the box basket 50b, 50c is the same as the explanation about the box basket 50a.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the box cage 50 a includes a detection function unit 60 and a wireless communication function unit 70. The detection function unit 60 and the wireless communication function unit 70 are supplied with power by a battery. About the detection function part 60, electric power supply is always received from a battery. The wireless communication function unit 70 receives power supply from the battery only during the startup period.

  When the detection function unit 60 includes an acceleration sensor and detects that the bird and beast 6 has entered the box cage 50a, the detection function unit 60 closes the door 5 and captures the bird and beast 6. Further, when detecting that the birds and beasts have been captured, the detection function unit 60 transmits capture information indicating that the birds and beasts have been captured to the relay station 100 using the wireless communication function unit 70.

  The wireless communication function unit 70 performs short-range wireless communication with the relay station 100 while being activated. The wireless communication function unit 70 repeats start and stop based on schedule information that defines a stop period and a start period. Note that, even if the wireless communication function unit 70 is in the stop period, when the detection function unit 60 detects that the bird and beast have been captured, the wireless communication function unit 70 shifts to an activated state and transmits the capture information to the relay station 100.

  The relay station 100 is a device that performs short-range wireless communication with the box cage 50. When the relay station 100 receives captured information by short-range wireless communication with the box cage 50, the relay station 100 performs information on the long-range wireless communication to notify the external device of the information of the box cage 50 in which the birds and beasts are captured. To do.

  Here, when the relay station 100 receives the capture information, the relay station 100 stops from the time when the box cage 50 captures the birds and beasts, the period from the stop to the start, and stops after starting. Schedule information that defines the period until is generated.

  The relay station 100 updates the schedule information by transmitting the schedule information to the box cage 50 that is the transmission source of the capture information. The box cage 50 controls the start / stop of the wireless communication function unit 70 based on the updated schedule information.

FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining schedule information generated by the relay station. In the example shown in FIG. 3, when the time when the box cage 50 captures the birds and beasts is time T, the period from when the box cage 50 captures the birds and animals to the stop is the period _ta1 . The period from the stop to the start is the period _ta2 . The period from the start to the stop is the period _ta3 . That is, Hakowana 50 operating in the schedule information shown in FIG. 3 stops from time T to Hakowana 50 catches a wildlife after age t _a1, then, it starts the time t _a2, period t _a3, a stop repeat.

As described above, when the relay station 100 receives the capture information, the relay station 100 newly generates the schedule information and notifies the box box 50, which is the transmission source of the capture information, to update the schedule information. Thus, activation / deactivation of the wireless communication function unit 70 of the box cage 50 is controlled. Even when the bird cage 50 captures the birds and beasts, the wireless communication function unit 70 is stopped after the period t _a1 has elapsed, and thus the battery consumption of the bird cage 50 can be suppressed. Further, since the schedule information is updated, the wireless communication function unit 70 is repeatedly started and stopped thereafter, so that the relay station 100 can access the box 50 and collect information.

  Next, an example of the configuration of the box basket 50a shown in FIG. 2 will be described. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram showing the configuration of the box cage. As illustrated in FIG. 4, the box basket 50 a includes a battery 51, a timer 52, a power management unit 53, a storage unit 55, a detection function unit 60, and a wireless communication function unit 70.

  The battery 51 is a battery that supplies power to the timer 52, the storage unit 55, the detection function unit 60, and the wireless communication function unit 70 via the power management unit 53. For example, the battery 51 corresponds to a replaceable or rechargeable battery.

  The timer 52 is a timer that outputs information on the current time to the power management unit 53, the detection function unit 60, and the wireless communication function unit 70.

  The power management unit 53 is a processing unit that manages power supply to the timer 52, the storage unit 55, the detection function unit 60, and the wireless communication function unit 70. For example, the power management unit 53 constantly supplies power to the timer 52, the storage unit 55, and the detection function unit 60.

  The power management unit 53 stops the power supply to the wireless communication function unit 70 during the stop period of the schedule information 55b. The power management unit 53 supplies power to the wireless communication function unit 70 during the startup period of the schedule information 55b. Next to the start period is a stop period, and next to the stop period is a start period.

  When the power management unit 53 receives an alert from the detection function unit 60 indicating that the birds and beasts have been captured, the power management unit 53 determines whether the wireless communication function unit 70 is in the stop period or the start period. When the wireless communication function unit 70 is in a stop period, the power management unit 53 starts power supply to the wireless communication function unit 70 and outputs an alert. When the wireless communication function unit 70 is in the startup period, an alert is output to the wireless communication function unit 70.

  As will be described later, when the wireless communication function unit 70 transmits capture information to the relay station 100, the schedule information 55b is updated. The power management unit 53 stops and starts the subsequent power supply based on the updated schedule information 55b.

For example, if the updated schedule information 55b is as shown in FIG. 3, the power supply control by the power management unit 53 is as follows. The power management unit 53 stops the power supply to the wireless communication function unit 70 after a period t _a1 from the time T when it is detected that the birds and beasts are captured. The power management unit 53 resumes the power supply to the wireless communication function unit 70 after the period t _a2 , and stops the power supply to the wireless communication function unit 70 after the period t _a3 . After that, the power management unit 53 repeats the restart and stop of the power supply in the periods t _a2 and t _a3 .

  The storage unit 55 includes acceleration data 55a and schedule information 55b. The storage unit 55 corresponds to a semiconductor memory element such as a random access memory (RAM), a read only memory (ROM), and a flash memory, and a storage device such as a hard disk drive (HDD).

  The acceleration data 55a is measured by the detection function unit 60. For example, the acceleration data 55a is information in which the acceleration detected by the acceleration sensor 61 is associated with the time.

  The schedule information 55b is information defining a stop period in which the wireless communication function unit 70 is stopped and an activation period in which the wireless communication function unit 70 is started.

  The detection function unit 60 includes an acceleration sensor 61 and a detection unit 62. The acceleration sensor 61 is a sensor that measures acceleration data 55a of the box basket 50a. The acceleration sensor 61 outputs the detected acceleration data 55a to the detection unit 62.

  The detection unit 62 is a processing unit that detects whether a bird or beast has been captured in the box cage 50a based on the acceleration data 55a. The detection unit 62 stores the acceleration data 55 a acquired from the acceleration sensor 61 in the storage unit 55.

  The detection unit 62 monitors the acceleration data 55a received from the acceleration sensor 61, and determines that a bird or beast has been captured when the acceleration of the acceleration data 55a is equal to or greater than a threshold value. The detection unit 62 may calculate an average value of the acceleration data 55a for each predetermined time width, and may determine that a bird and beast has been captured when the average value is equal to or greater than a threshold value. The detection unit 62 outputs an alert to the power management unit 53 when it is determined that the bird and beast has been captured. The detection part 62 includes the capture time when the birds and beasts were captured in the alert.

  The wireless communication function unit 70 is a processing unit that performs short-range wireless communication with the relay station 100 while receiving power supply from the power management unit 53. As shown in FIG. 4, the wireless communication function unit 70 includes a communication unit 71, a transmission control unit 72, and a response unit 73.

  The communication unit 71 is a processing unit that performs short-range wireless communication such as Wi-Fi with the relay station 100. A transmission control unit 72 and a response unit 73 described later exchange data with the relay station 100 via the communication unit 71.

  The transmission control unit 72 is a processing unit that generates capture information and transmits the capture information to the relay station 100 when an alert is acquired from the detection unit 62 via the power management unit 53. The capture information includes capture time information, acceleration data 55a, and eyelid identification information. The bag identification information is information for uniquely identifying the box bag 50.

  The response unit 73 is a processing unit that responds to a request from the relay station 100. For example, when the response unit 73 receives a schedule information update request from the relay station 100, the response unit 73 updates the schedule information 55 b with the schedule information received from the relay station 100. When the response unit 73 receives a request for the acceleration data 55 a from the relay station 100, the response unit 73 transmits response information to the relay station 100. For example, the response information includes acceleration data 55a.

  Next, the configuration of relay station 100 shown in FIG. 1 will be described. FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram showing the configuration of the relay station. As illustrated in FIG. 5, the relay station 100 includes a communication unit 110, a timer 115, a storage unit 120, and a control unit 130.

  The communication unit 110 is a processing unit that performs data communication with the box cage 50 and an external device. For example, the communication unit 110 exchanges data by executing near field communication with the box cage 50. The communication unit 110 exchanges data by executing long-distance wireless communication with an external device. The control unit 130 described later exchanges data with the box basket 50 via the communication unit 110.

  The timer 115 is a timer that outputs information on the current time to the control unit 130.

  The storage unit 120 includes an acceleration data table 121, a determination table 122, and schedule information 123. The storage unit 120 corresponds to a semiconductor memory device such as a RAM, a ROM, and a flash memory, and a storage device such as an HDD.

  The acceleration data table 121 is a table that holds acceleration data received from each box 50. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a data structure of the acceleration data table. As shown in FIG. 6, this acceleration data table 121 associates the eyelid identification information, the capture time, and the acceleration data. The bag identification information is information for uniquely identifying each box bag 50. The capture time is the time when the box cage 50 captured the birds and beasts. The acceleration data is acceleration data measured by the acceleration sensor 61 installed in the box basket 50.

  An example of the data structure of acceleration data stored in the acceleration data table 121 will be described. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a data structure of acceleration data. As shown in FIG. 7, the acceleration data associates the time with the acceleration values of the respective axes (X axis, Y axis, Z axis in the orthogonal coordinate system of the three-dimensional space). The unit of acceleration value is “mGal”.

  The determination table 122 is a table that holds information on conditions when determining the type of bird and beast. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of the data structure of the determination table. As shown in FIG. 8, the determination table 122 associates conditions with wildlife types.

  The conditions indicate the characteristics of the acceleration sensor when the box cage 50 captures the birds and beasts. If the conditions match the conditions, it indicates that the associated birds and beasts are captured. The wildlife type indicates the type of wildlife.

For example, when all of the following conditions a1, a2, and a3 are satisfied, it is determined that the bird and beast type captured by the box cage 50 is “猪”. When the kite is captured by the box kite 50, there is a habit of repeatedly moving in the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction. The first time width is a time width set in advance by the user, for example, 60 minutes.
Condition a1: In the first time width, the average value of one acceleration in the X-axis direction or the Y-axis direction is 200 (mGal) or more.
Condition a2: In the first time width, the average value of the other acceleration in the X-axis direction or the Y-axis direction is 100 (mGal) or more.
Condition a3: In the first time width, the average value of acceleration in the Z-axis direction is less than 200 (mGal).

When all of the following conditions b1, b2, and b3 are satisfied, it is determined that the bird and beast type captured by the box cage 50 is “deer”. When the deer is captured by the box cage 50, it has a habit of repeatedly jumping in the Z-axis direction (vertical direction) as compared to the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction, and since it has less stamina, it does not move much after a while. The first time width and the second time width are time widths set in advance by the user. However, the first time width <the second time width.
Condition b1: In the first time width, the average value of acceleration in the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction is less than 200 (mGal).
Condition b2: In the first time width, the average value of acceleration in the Z-axis direction is 200 (mGal) or more.
Condition b3: In the second time width, the average value of acceleration in the Z-axis direction is less than 200 (mGal).

  In addition, when it does not correspond to the group of said conditions a1-a3 and the group of conditions b1-b3, it determines with birds and beasts other than a "moth" and a "deer" having been captured.

The schedule information 123 is information that defines a stop period and a start period for the wireless communication function unit 70 of the box cage 50. The schedule information 123 is generated by the generation unit 133. For example, as described with reference to FIG. 3, the schedule information 123 defines a period t _a1 , a period t _a2, and a period t _a3 . The period t _a1 is a period from the capture time T until the power supply to the wireless communication function unit 70 is stopped. The period t _a2 is a period from when power supply to the wireless communication function unit 70 is stopped to when it is restarted. The period t _a3 is a period from when power supply to the wireless communication function unit 70 is restarted to when it is stopped.

  Returning to the description of FIG. The control unit 130 includes a reception unit 131, a type determination unit 132, a generation unit 133, an activation control unit 134, and a transmission control unit 135. The control unit 130 can be realized by a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), or the like. The control unit 130 can also be realized by a hard wired logic such as an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or a field programmable gate array (FPGA).

  The receiving unit 131 is a processing unit that receives captured information from the box basket 50. When receiving the capture information, the reception unit 131 stores the capture time and acceleration data included in the capture information in the acceleration data table 121 in association with the eyelid identification information. In addition, the reception unit 131 outputs the capture information to the transmission control unit 135.

  The type determination unit 132 is a processing unit that determines the type of a bird or animal captured by the box cage 50. The type determination unit 132 determines the type of the captured bird and beast based on the acceleration data table 121 and the determination table 122. The type determination unit 132 outputs the determination result to the generation unit 133. Here, as an example, a description will be given on the assumption that birds and beasts are captured in the box cage 50a.

  The type determination unit 132 acquires acceleration data corresponding to the bag identification information “box bag 50a” from the acceleration data table 121, and the acceleration of the X axis, the Y axis, and the Z axis in the first time width starting from the capture time. The average value is calculated. Further, the type determination unit 132 calculates an average value of accelerations on the X axis, the Y axis, and the Z axis in the second time width starting from the capture time.

  The type determination unit 132 includes an average value of accelerations of the X axis, Y axis, and Z axis in the first time width, an average value of accelerations of the X axis, Y axis, and Z axis in the second time width, and the determination table 122 The conditions are compared with each other, and the corresponding bird and beast type is determined. The determination result of the type determination unit 132 includes the cage identification information of the box cage 50 that captured the bird and beast, the capture time, the information of the type of the captured bird and beast, and the time when the determination of the bird and beast type was completed.

The generation unit 133 is a processing unit that generates the schedule information 123 by specifying the period t _a1 , the period t _a2, and the period t _a3 based on the determination result of the type determination unit 132. The generation unit 133 stores the generated schedule information 123 in the storage unit 120.

An example of processing in which the generation unit 133 specifies the period t _a1 of the schedule information 123 will be described. For example, the generation unit 133 calculates the period t _a1 based on Expression (1). “Α” included in Expression (1) corresponds to a numerical value larger than the time when the schedule information 123 generated by the generation unit 133 is notified to the box 50 and updated, and is set in advance. By specifying the period t _a1 based on the expression (1), it is possible to immediately stop the box cage 50 and reduce battery consumption when the type of captured birds and beasts is determined. Become.
Period t _a1 = Time when the determination of the type of birds and beasts-capture time + α (1)

An example of processing in which the generation unit 133 identifies the period _ta2 of the schedule information 123 will be described. For example, the generation unit 133 specifies the period _ta2 in accordance with the type of bird and beast. The generation unit 133 sets the period t _a2 to the period A1 when the type of bird and beast is “猪”. The generation unit 133 sets the period t _a2 to the period A2 when the type of bird and beast is “bird and beast other than shark and deer”. When the type of bird and beast is “deer”, the generation unit 133 sets the period t _a2 to the period A3. The magnitude relationship between the periods A1 to A3 is assumed to be “A3 <A2 <A1”. Since the eagle is a bird and beast that is not easily weakened, there is no problem even if it is left to some extent, so the period _ta2 can be set longer. On the other hand, the deer is a weak animal that cannot be left for a very long time, so the period t _a2 is set shorter.

Further, the generation unit 133 may specify the period _ta2 based on the current time in addition to the wildlife type. For example, when the type of bird and beast is “猪” and the current time is night, the period A1 is set to a period from the end time of the period _ta1 to the morning. For example, the morning time is set to 7:00, and the night period is set to 18:00 to 5:00. The morning time and the night period may be appropriately changed by the user.

On the other hand, the generation unit 133 may set the period _ta2 based on the current time without considering the wildlife type. For example, when the current time is night, the period t _a2 is set to a period from the end time of the period t _a1 to the morning. At night, since the user is sleeping, it cannot be confirmed even when the box bag 50 is activated, and the battery is wasted. However, the period t _a2 is the period from the end time of the period t _a1 to the morning. It can be solved by setting to.

An example of processing in which the generation unit 133 specifies the period _ta3 of the schedule information 123 will be described. For example, the generation unit 133 sets the period _ta3 of the schedule information 123 to be constant regardless of the type of bird or beast.

  The activation control unit 134 is a processing unit that notifies the schedule information 123 generated by the generation unit 133 to the box cage 50 that is a transmission source of captured information. The activation control unit 134 notifies the schedule information 123 to the box cage 50 that is the transmission source of the capture information, thereby updating the schedule information of the box cage 50, and starting and stopping the wireless communication function unit 70 of the box cage 50 To control.

  The transmission control unit 135 is a processing unit that transmits capture information to an external device when the capture information is acquired from the reception unit 131.

  Next, a processing procedure of the box basket 50 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for a box in operation. The box cage 50 repeatedly executes the process shown in FIG. 9 during the startup period. As shown in FIG. 9, the power management unit 53 of the box basket 50 refers to the schedule information 55b (step S10). The power management unit 53 acquires time information from the timer 52 (step S11).

  The power management unit 53 determines whether it is a stop period based on the schedule information 55b and the time information (step S12). If it is the stop period (step S12, Yes), the power management unit 53 stops the power supply to the wireless communication function unit 70 (step S13).

  On the other hand, if it is not the stop period (step S12, No), the power management unit 53 proceeds to step S14. When receiving a data request from the relay station 100, the wireless communication function unit 70 of the box 50 transmits response information (step S14).

  When the detection function unit 60 detects that the birds and beasts have been captured, the wireless communication function unit 70 transmits capture information to the relay station 100 (step S15), and proceeds to step S10.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the box cage being stopped. The box cage 50 repeatedly executes the process shown in FIG. 10 during the stop period. As shown in FIG. 10, the power management unit 53 of the box cage 50 refers to the schedule information 55b (step S20). The power management unit 53 acquires time information from the timer 52 (step S21).

  The power management unit 53 determines whether it is the activation period based on the schedule information 55b and the time information (step S22). If it is the start-up period (step S22, Yes), the power management unit 53 starts supplying power to the wireless communication function unit 70 (step S23).

  On the other hand, if it is not during the activation period (No at Step S22), the power management unit 53 proceeds to Step S24. The power management unit 53 determines whether or not the detection function unit 60 has detected that the birds and beasts have been captured (step S24). If the detection function unit 60 has not detected that the birds and beasts have been captured (step S24, No), the power management unit 53 ends the process.

  On the other hand, when the power management unit 53 detects that the detection function unit 60 has captured the birds and beasts (step S24, Yes), the power management unit 53 starts supplying power to the wireless communication function unit 70 (step S25). The wireless communication function unit 70 of the box cage 50 transmits capture information to the relay station 100 (step S26). When receiving the schedule information from the relay station 100, the wireless communication function unit 70 updates the schedule information 55b (step S27).

  Next, the processing procedure of the relay station 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating the processing procedure of the relay station according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 11, the reception unit 131 of the relay station 100 receives the capture information (step S101), and stores the acceleration data in the acceleration data table 121 (step S102).

  The type determination unit 132 of the relay station 100 determines the type of bird and beast based on the acceleration data table 121 (step S103). The generating unit 133 of the relay station 100 generates the schedule information 123 based on the determination result of the type determining unit 132 (Step S104).

  The activation control unit 134 of the relay station 100 controls the activation and stop of the box cage 50 by notifying the box box 50 of the schedule information 123 (step S105).

  Next, the effect of the relay station 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. When the relay station 100 receives the capture information from the box cage 50, the schedule information 123 that defines the period from the time when it was detected that the birds and beasts were captured to the time when the relay station 100 is stopped and the period from when it is stopped to when it is activated. Is generated. The relay station 100 controls the start and stop of the box cage 50 by transmitting the schedule information 123 to the box cage 50 that is the transmission source of the capture information and updating the schedule information. Thereby, after the radio communication function unit 70 of the box cage 50 captures the birds and beasts, it is possible to reduce battery consumption due to continuous activation. Further, since the schedule information is updated, the wireless communication function unit 70 is repeatedly started and stopped thereafter, so that the relay station 100 can access the box 50 and collect information.

  The relay station 100 generates the schedule information 123 based on the time when the determination of the type of bird and beast by the type determination unit 132 is completed. For this reason, when the minimum necessary acceleration data is obtained, the wireless communication function unit 70 of the box cage 50 can be shifted to a stopped state, and the battery consumption can be minimized.

The relay station 100 adjusts the period from the stop to the start, which is set in the schedule information 123 based on the type of bird and beast determined by the type determination unit 132. Thereby, according to the characteristics of the birds and beasts, the box cage 50 can be started earlier or later, and the state of the birds and beasts can be confirmed. For example, since the cormorant is a bird and beast that is not easily weakened, there is no problem even if it is left to some extent, so that the period _ta2 can be set longer. On the other hand, the deer is a weak animal that cannot be left for a very long time, so the period t _a2 is set shorter.

  The relay station 100 adjusts the period from the stop to the start, which is set in the schedule information 123, based on the time when the birds and beasts are captured in the box cage 50. As a result, for example, when a bird or beast is detected at night when the user is sleeping, the morning box 50 can be activated and the state of the box 50 can be confirmed.

  By the way, among the processes described in the present embodiment, all or a part of the processes described as being automatically performed can be manually performed, or the processes described as being performed manually can be performed. All or a part can be automatically performed by a known method. In addition, the processing procedure, control procedure, specific name, and information including various data and parameters shown in the above-described document and drawings can be arbitrarily changed unless otherwise specified.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the relay station 100 generates schedule information and notifies the box box 50 as an example has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a server that manages a plurality of relay stations 100 may receive capture information from the box cage 50 via the relay station 100 and generate schedule information.

  Each processing function performed in each device can be realized by a CPU and a program that is analyzed and executed by the CPU, or can be realized as hardware by wired logic.

50a, 50b, 50c Hakodate 100 relay station

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When starting and stopping are repeated based on the first schedule information, and when it is detected that a bird has been captured in the cage, data communication is performed with a wireless communication device that transmits capture information indicating that the bird has been captured. A communication department;
When the capture information is received from the wireless communication device via the communication unit, the time interval from the time when the birds and beasts are detected to stop and the time from the stop to the start A generating unit that generates second schedule information defining an interval;
An activation control unit configured to update the first schedule information to the second schedule information by notifying the wireless communication device of the second schedule information, and to control activation and stop of the wireless communication device. Management device characterized by.   It further includes a type determination unit that receives information of an acceleration sensor installed in the cage through the communication unit, and determines a type of a bird and animal captured in the cage, and the generation unit includes the type determination unit The management apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a time interval from the time when it is detected that the birds and beasts have been captured to the time of stopping is set based on the time when the determination of the type of birds and beasts is completed.   The said generation part adjusts the time interval until it starts after the said radio | wireless communication apparatus stops, set to said 2nd schedule information according to the type of the said birds and beasts. The management apparatus as described in.   The generation unit is configured to adjust a time interval from when the wireless communication device is stopped to when it is started, based on a time when a bird is captured by the cage. The management device according to claim 1, 2, or 3. A control method executed by a computer,
When starting and stopping are repeated based on the first schedule information, and when it is detected that a bird is captured in the cage, data communication is performed with a wireless communication device that transmits capture information indicating that the bird was captured. ,
A second schedule defining a time interval from the time when the capture of the birds and beasts is detected to a stop when the capture information is received from the wireless communication device, and a time interval from the stop to the start Generate information,
Performing the process of updating the first schedule information to the second schedule information by notifying the second schedule information to the wireless communication device and controlling the start and stop of the wireless communication device; Control method to do.   The process of receiving the information of the acceleration sensor installed in the cage and further determining the type of birds and beasts captured in the cage is performed. 6. The control method according to claim 5, wherein a time interval from the time when it is detected that the birds and beasts have been captured to the time of stopping is set based on the completed time.   The said process to produce | generate adjusts the time interval until it starts after the said radio | wireless communication apparatus stops, set to said 2nd schedule information according to the type of the said birds and beasts, 6. The control method according to 6.   The generating process adjusts a time interval from when the wireless communication apparatus is stopped to when it is activated, which is set in the second schedule information, based on the time when the bird was captured by the cage. The control method according to claim 5, 6 or 7.

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