WO2020261927A1 - Presentation system, presentation device, and presentation method - Google Patents

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WO2020261927A1
WO2020261927A1 PCT/JP2020/022207 JP2020022207W WO2020261927A1 WO 2020261927 A1 WO2020261927 A1 WO 2020261927A1 JP 2020022207 W JP2020022207 W JP 2020022207W WO 2020261927 A1 WO2020261927 A1 WO 2020261927A1
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広光 藤山
雄一 稲葉
真吾 長友
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  • the present invention relates to a presentation system, a presentation device, and a presentation method used in a livestock breeding site.
  • Patent Document 1 discloses an animal management system in which information on the breeding status of animals can be easily obtained and traceability is extremely easy.
  • the present invention provides a presentation system, a presentation device, and a presentation method that can assist a breeder or the like to identify an individual livestock.
  • the presentation system includes a server having a storage unit in which the position information of each of a plurality of livestock staying at the breeding site is stored in association with the attribute information of the livestock, and the attribute information of a specific livestock.
  • the position of the specific livestock is determined based on the communication unit that transmits the information specifying the above to the server and acquires the position information of the specific livestock from the server and the acquired position information of the specific livestock. It is equipped with a presentation control unit that presents at the breeding site.
  • the attribute information of a specific livestock is stored in a server having a storage unit in which the position information of each of a plurality of livestock staying at the breeding site is stored in association with the attribute information of the livestock.
  • the position of the specific livestock is set at the breeding site based on the communication unit that transmits the information to specify the above and acquires the position information of the specific livestock from the server and the acquired position information of the specific livestock. It is provided with a presentation control unit for presenting.
  • the attribute information of a specific livestock is stored in a server having a storage unit in which the position information of each of a plurality of livestock staying at the breeding site is stored in association with the attribute information of the livestock. Is transmitted, the position information of the specific livestock is acquired from the server, and the position of the specific livestock is presented at the breeding site based on the acquired position information of the specific livestock.
  • the program according to one aspect of the present invention is a program for causing a computer to execute the presentation method.
  • the presentation system, presentation device, and presentation method of the present invention can assist a breeder or the like to identify an individual livestock.
  • FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of an animal information management system according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the animal information management system according to the embodiment.
  • FIG. 3 is a flowchart of the position information management operation.
  • FIG. 4 is a plan view of a pig bunch for explaining patrol photography.
  • FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the first image.
  • FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the second image.
  • FIG. 7 is a flowchart of operation example 1 of the presentation operation.
  • FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of an image for directly designating the identification information.
  • FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of an image in which an object indicating the position of a specific pig is superimposed.
  • FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of an image in which an object indicating the position of a specific pig is superimposed.
  • FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of an image in which the color of a specific pig has been changed.
  • FIG. 11 is an external view of the presentation device according to the first modification.
  • FIG. 12 is an external view of the presentation device according to the second modification.
  • FIG. 13 is a flowchart of operation example 2 of the presentation operation.
  • FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example in which a specific pig is selectively illuminated.
  • FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of how to apply ear engraving.
  • FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of an animal information management system according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the animal information management system according to the embodiment.
  • the animal information management system 100 can individually manage information about a plurality of pigs 80 in the pig bunches 70 based on the images in the pig bunches 70 taken by the photographing device 10. It is a system that can be done.
  • the breeder of the pig 80 can grasp the breeding status of the pig 80 by using the animal information management system 100.
  • the animal information management system 100 includes a photographing device 10, an information processing device 20, a server 30, a presentation device 40, and a lighting device 50.
  • the photographing device 10 is a camera attached to the ceiling of the pig bunch 70 or the like and capable of photographing the entire inside of the pig bunch 70.
  • the photographing device 10 has pan, tilt, and zoom functions.
  • the photographing device 10 is realized by, for example, a lens, an image sensor, or the like.
  • the photographing device 10 may have a TOF (Time Of Flight) type distance measuring function. That is, each of the plurality of pixel values may have a function of capturing a distance image indicating a distance from the photographing device 10.
  • TOF Time Of Flight
  • the information processing device 20 identifies a plurality of pigs 80 existing in the pig bunch 70 based on an image taken by the photographing device 10, and individual breeding information (estimated movement amount and estimation) of each of the plurality of pigs 80. It is a device that can output (weight, etc.).
  • the information processing device 20 includes a first communication unit 21, an information processing unit 22, a second communication unit 23, and a storage unit 24.
  • the first communication unit 21 is a communication circuit (communication module) for the information processing device 20 to communicate with the photographing device 10 and the lighting device 50 through the local communication network.
  • the first communication unit 21 acquires, for example, an image (in other words, image data) taken by the photographing device 10.
  • the communication performed by the first communication unit 21 may be wired communication or wireless communication.
  • the communication standard of the communication performed by the first communication unit 21 is also not particularly limited.
  • the information processing unit 22 performs information processing using the image acquired by the first communication unit 21, and estimates individual breeding information for each of the plurality of pigs 80 existing in the pig bunch 70.
  • the information processing unit 22 is realized by, for example, a microcomputer, but may be realized by a processor.
  • the information processing unit 22 includes an identification information acquisition unit 25, a control unit 26, and a position information acquisition unit 27. The functions of the identification information acquisition unit 25, the control unit 26, and the position information acquisition unit 27 will be described later.
  • the second communication unit 23 is a communication circuit (communication module) for the information processing device 20 to communicate with another device through a wide area communication network such as the Internet 60.
  • the second communication unit 23 transmits, for example, the position information of each of the plurality of pigs 80 to the server 30.
  • the position information of the plurality of pigs 80 is stored in the storage unit 31 of the server 30.
  • the communication performed by the second communication unit 23 may be wired communication or wireless communication.
  • the communication standard of the communication performed by the second communication unit 23 is also not particularly limited.
  • the storage unit 24 is a storage device that stores a program executed by the information processing unit 22 to perform information processing and various information used for information processing. Specifically, the storage unit 24 is realized by a semiconductor memory.
  • the identification tag 90 is attached to the pig 80 in the pig bunch 70.
  • the identification tag 90 is a disc-shaped member used for identifying an individual pig 80, and is formed of, for example, a polyurethane resin.
  • the identification tag 90 includes a color code 91 indicating identification information (in other words, an ID) of the pig 80 by arranging a plurality of colors.
  • the color code 91 indicates the identification information of the pig 80 by an arrangement of a plurality of different colors (for example, three colors of R (red), G (green), and B (blue)) excluding white and black.
  • the bit value is determined by the adjacent colors. For example, when the adjacent colors in the color code 91 change from red to blue, blue to green, and green to red, the bit is "1", and the adjacent colors are red to green, green to blue, and blue. Rules for recognizing the color code 91 as digital data, such as the bit being "0" when changing from to red to red, are predetermined.
  • a plurality of colors are arranged in a C shape (in other words, a Randold ring), but the plurality of colors may be arranged in a straight line or in a matrix. Good.
  • the server 30 is a device that manages the position information of the pig 80 in the pig bunch 70.
  • the server 30 includes a storage unit 31 in which the position information of each of the plurality of pigs 80 staying in the pig bunch 70 is stored in association with the attribute information of the livestock.
  • the attribute information includes identification information (in other words, identification number) of the pig 80, weight information, shipping date information, and the like.
  • the presentation device 40 is a portable information terminal such as a smartphone or tablet terminal operated by a breeder or the like. As will be described later, the presentation device 40 may be a wearable type information terminal.
  • the presentation device 40 includes an operation reception unit 41, a presentation control unit 42, a communication unit 43, a camera 44, a storage unit 45, and a display unit 46.
  • the operation reception unit 41 accepts operations by the breeder and the like.
  • the operation reception unit 41 is realized by, for example, a touch panel, a hardware button, or the like.
  • the presentation control unit 42 performs various information processing related to the presentation device 40 based on the operation received by the operation reception unit 41.
  • the presentation control unit 42 is realized by, for example, a microcomputer, but may be realized by a processor.
  • the communication unit 43 is a communication circuit (communication module) for the presentation device 40 to communicate with another device through a wide area communication network such as the Internet 60.
  • the communication unit 43 is, for example, a wireless communication circuit that performs wireless communication using a mobile communication system.
  • the communication standard for communication performed by the communication unit 43 is not particularly limited.
  • the presentation device 40 may communicate with the information processing device 20 through the local communication network.
  • the camera 44 captures an image under the control of the presentation control unit 42.
  • the camera 44 is realized by, for example, a lens, an image sensor, and the like.
  • the storage unit 45 is a storage device that stores a control program or the like executed by the presentation control unit 42.
  • the storage unit 45 is realized by, for example, a semiconductor memory.
  • the display unit 46 displays an image based on the control of the presentation control unit 42.
  • the display unit 46 is a display including a liquid crystal panel, an organic EL panel, or the like as a display device.
  • the lighting device 50 is installed in the pig bunch 70 and illuminates the inside of the pig bunch 70.
  • the lighting device 50 is, for example, a spotlight capable of changing the irradiation direction of light based on a control signal from the control unit 26, but the specific embodiment of the lighting device 50 is not particularly limited.
  • the lighting device 50 may be a laser pointer or the like.
  • a plurality of lighting devices 50 may be installed in the pig bunch 70.
  • FIG. 3 is a flowchart of the position information management operation.
  • the control unit 26 of the information processing unit 22 sets the zoom setting of the photographing device 10 to the first zoom setting by transmitting a setting instruction signal to the photographing device 10 via the first communication unit 21 (S11).
  • the zoom magnification is increased so that only a part of the pig bunch 70 is the subject of photography.
  • the zoom magnification may be changed optically by changing the arrangement of lenses included in the photographing device 10, or may be changed by signal processing on the image.
  • the control unit 26 causes the photographing device 10 to perform a patrol image in the pig bunch 70 by transmitting a control signal to the photographing device 10 via the first communication unit 21 (S12).
  • FIG. 4 is a plan view of the pig bunch 70 for explaining the patrol photography.
  • the pig bunches 70 are divided into a matrix in a plan view, and each region is defined as a region (1), a region (2), ... A region (32).
  • the target is changed in the order of the area (1), the area (2), and the area (32).
  • each area may partially overlap with the adjacent area.
  • the method of such division, the shooting order in the patrol shooting, and the like are examples, and the patrol shooting method is not particularly limited.
  • the first communication unit 21 acquires the first image from the photographing device 10 (S13), and the identification information acquisition unit 25 attempts to acquire the identification information by the image recognition process for the first image.
  • FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the first image. If the color code 91 of the identification tag 90 is shown in the first image as shown in FIG. 5, the identification information acquisition unit 25 can acquire the identification information of the pig 80 shown in the first image.
  • the control unit 26 determines whether or not the identification information acquisition unit 25 has acquired the identification information (that is, whether or not the acquisition of the identification information has been successful) (S14). If it is determined that the identification information has not been acquired (No in S14), the patrol photography (S12) and the acquisition of the first image (S13) are continued. On the other hand, when it is determined that the acquisition of the identification information is successful (Yes in S14), the control unit 26 transmits a setting instruction signal to the photographing device 10 via the first communication unit 21 to cause the photographing device 10 to succeed. The zoom setting is changed from the first zoom setting to the second zoom setting (S15).
  • the second zoom setting is a setting in which the zoom magnification is lower than the first zoom setting, and is a setting for shooting a wider range than the first zoom setting.
  • the control unit 26 transmits a control signal to the photographing device 10 via the first communication unit 21, so that the photographing device 10 displays a second image of the pig 80 having the identification information acquired in step S14. Let's take a picture (S16).
  • FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the second image.
  • a sufficiently wide range is targeted so that at least the entire pig 80 can be photographed.
  • the captured second image is acquired by the first communication unit 21.
  • the position information acquisition unit 27 acquires the position information of the pig 80 based on the second image (S17). Specifically, the position information acquisition unit 27 in the pig bunch 70 of the pig 80 is based on various information such as the zoom magnification in the second zoom setting, the pan and tilt states, and the position of the pig 80 in the second image. Specify the position (coordinates) as position information.
  • the control unit 26 stores the identification information, the position information, and the time information (for example, information indicating the shooting time of the second image) in the storage unit 24, and stores the information in the storage unit 24.
  • the storage unit 31 of the server 30 stores information in which the identification information, the position information, and the time information (for example, information indicating the shooting time of the second image) are associated with each other. That is, the information in which the identification information, the position information, and the time information are associated is stored in the storage unit 24 of the information processing device 20 and the storage unit 31 of the server 30 (S18).
  • the control unit 26 changes the zoom setting of the photographing device 10 to the first zoom setting by transmitting a setting instruction signal to the photographing device 10 via the first communication unit 21 ( S11). After that, the patrol shooting (S12) and the acquisition of the first image (S13) are continued.
  • the position information (coordinates) of each of the plurality of pigs 80 staying in the pig bunch 70 is associated with the identification information of the pig 80, and the server 30 Is stored in the storage unit 31 of. Further, when the operation of the flowchart of FIG. 3 is continuously performed, the position information is updated sequentially (in other words, in real time).
  • the pig 80 is identified by the identification tag 90, but it is not easy for the breeder or the like to identify the pig 80 by looking at the identification tag 90.
  • a breeder or the like sorts pigs 80 in a pig bunch 70
  • such a method is troublesome.
  • such a method may cause stress on the pig 80.
  • FIG. 7 is a flowchart of operation example 1 of the presentation operation.
  • the operation reception unit 41 of the presentation device 40 receives an operation of directly or indirectly designating a specific pig 80 from a breeder or the like (S21).
  • This operation is, for example, an operation of directly designating the identification information of a specific pig 80.
  • FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of an image for directly designating identification information (identification number in the figure).
  • a plurality of specific pigs may be designated.
  • this operation may be an operation of designating the shipping date.
  • one or more pigs 80 scheduled to be shipped on the designated shipping date will be the specific pig 80.
  • the weight (weight information) of the pig 80 is managed in the storage unit 31 of the server 30, the above operation may be an operation of designating the weight of the pig 80.
  • one or more pigs 80 corresponding to the specified body weight (for example, XX kg or less, etc.) become the specific pig 80.
  • the presentation control unit 42 of the presentation device 40 causes the communication unit 43 to transmit the request information to the server 30 in response to the operation received by the operation reception unit 41 (S22).
  • the request information is an example of information that specifies the attribute information of the specific pig 80, and the attribute information includes identification information, shipping date information, weight information, and the like.
  • the request information is the information for designating the identification information.
  • the communication unit 43 of the presentation device 40 acquires the position information of the specific pig 80 from the server 30 as a response to the request information (S23).
  • the presentation control unit 42 activates the camera 44 and causes the display unit 46 to display the image in the pig bunch 70 captured by the camera 44 in real time (S24).
  • the presentation control unit 42 presents the position of the specific pig 80 based on the position information acquired in step S23 (S25). Specifically, the presentation control unit 42 presents the position of the specific pig 80 reflected in the image by superimposing an object on the image.
  • FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of an image on which an object indicating the position of a specific pig 80 is superimposed.
  • the object is a frame surrounding the specific pig 80, but it may be an arrow or the like, and the specific mode of the object is not particularly limited.
  • identification information (specific identification number, etc.) may be superimposed on the image.
  • a marker whose position information is known is provided on the wall of the pig bunch 70, and this marker is used. This is done by including it in the image captured by the camera 44.
  • the correspondence between the position in the real space indicated by the position information and the position in the image includes the current position information of the presentation device 40 specified by the GPS signal or the like, the acceleration sensor (not shown) included in the presentation device 40, or the like. This may be performed by specifying the coordinates of the imaging range of the camera 44 in the real space based on the sensing information.
  • the presentation device 40 can present the position of the specific pig 80 to the breeder or the like located in the pig bunch 70.
  • the presenting device 40 can support the sorting work of the pig 80 and the shipping work of the pig 80.
  • the presentation control unit 42 may present the position of the specific pig 80 shown in the image by changing the color of the specific pig 80 shown in the image.
  • FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a color-changed image of a specific pig 80. Such a change in the color of the specific pig 80 is performed, for example, by performing a contour extraction process on a region in the image in which the pig 80 located at the position indicated by the position information is reflected, and pixels included in the extracted contour. It is realized by changing the pixel value of.
  • the specific pig 80 was designated by the operation of the breeder or the like, but it is specified by the voice of the breeder or the like in place of the operation of the breeder or the like or in addition to the operation of the breeder or the like. Pig 80 may be designated.
  • the presentation device 40 is equipped with a microphone that acquires the voice of the breeder or the like, and the microphone outputs the voice of the breeder or the like such as "Please display a pig of 100 kg or less" or "Which pig is not in good condition?". get.
  • Such voice is voice-recognized processed by at least one of the presentation device 40, the server 30, and a dedicated server other than the server 30, and finally, what kind of pig 80 is designated to the server 30 is notified.
  • Such a configuration for designating a specific pig 80 based on voice is particularly useful in a head-mounted presentation device such as the presentation device 40a or the presentation device 40b described later.
  • the presentation device 40 may be realized as a VR (Virtual Reality) type head-mounted display.
  • FIG. 11 is an external view of the presentation device according to the first modification.
  • the presentation device 40a includes an operation reception unit, a presentation control unit, a communication unit, a camera, a storage unit, a display unit, and a microphone. That is, the presenting device 40a includes substantially the same components as the presenting device 40.
  • the operation example 1 may be performed by such a presentation device 40a.
  • the breeder or the like can work with both hands in the pig bunch 70, so that workability is improved.
  • the presentation device 40 may be realized as an AR (Augmented Reality) type head-mounted display (in other words, a transmissive head-mounted display).
  • FIG. 12 is an external view of the presentation device according to the second modification.
  • the presentation device 40b is a glasses-type head-mounted display, and the lens is transparent. A breeder or the like wearing such a presentation device 40b can visually recognize the scenery inside the pig bunch 70 through a lens.
  • the presentation device 40b includes an operation reception unit (not shown), a presentation control unit (not shown), a communication unit (not shown), a camera 44b, a storage unit (not shown), and a display unit 46b. And a microphone (not shown).
  • the components (not shown) of the presentation device 40b are not described as having substantially the same functions as the presentation device 40.
  • the camera 44b included in the presentation device 40b captures an image corresponding to the field of view of the breeder or the like.
  • the image captured by the camera 44b is used by the presenting device 40b to recognize where the breeder or the like is currently visually recognizing.
  • the display unit 46b displays the object in the field of view of the breeder or the like while the breeder or the like is visually recognizing the inside of the pig bunch 70. That is, the object is superimposed on the scenery that the breeder or the like is viewing.
  • the display unit 46b is a projection device realized by, for example, an optical element such as a prism, but may be realized by a transparent organic EL display superimposed on the lens.
  • the display unit 46b does not present the image captured by the camera 44b.
  • step S24 When the operation example 1 is performed using the presentation device 40b, the image in step S24 is not displayed, and in step S25, the display unit is displayed so that the object appears at the position indicated by the position information in the field of view of the breeder or the like. 46b displays the object.
  • the presentation device 40b is an AR-type head-mounted display in this way, the breeder or the like can work with both hands in the pig bunch 70, so that workability is improved.
  • the breeder or the like can work naturally by looking at the actual scene instead of the image. That is, it is possible to prevent the breeder and the like from feeling uncomfortable.
  • the animal information management system 100 may present the position of a specific pig 80 by using the lighting device 50.
  • operation example 2 of such a position presentation operation of the specific pig 80 will be described.
  • FIG. 13 is a flowchart of operation example 2 of the presentation operation.
  • the operation reception unit 41 of the presentation device 40 receives an operation of directly or indirectly designating a specific pig 80 from a breeder or the like (S21).
  • the presentation control unit 42 of the presentation device 40 causes the communication unit 43 to transmit the request information to the server 30 in response to the operation received by the operation reception unit 41 (S22).
  • the communication unit 43 of the presentation device 40 acquires the position information of the specific pig 80 from the server 30 as a response to the request information (S23).
  • the presentation control unit 42 causes the communication unit 43 to transmit the acquired position information and the instruction information instructing the presentation of the specific pig 80 using the lighting device 50 to the information processing device 20 (S26).
  • FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example in which a specific pig 80 is selectively illuminated.
  • the specific pig 80 is selectively illuminated by changing the light irradiation direction of one lighting device 50.
  • the lighting device 50 whose light irradiation position is closest to the position indicated by the position information selectively emits light, whereby the specific pig 80 is selectively emitted. May be illuminated by.
  • the presentation device 40 (presentation control unit 42) is the specific pig 80 in the lighting device 50 installed at the breeding site based on the acquired position information of the specific pig 80. Is selectively irradiated with light to present the position of a specific pig 80.
  • a breeder or the like working in the pig bunch 70 can identify an individual pig 80. Can be assisted.
  • the identification information acquisition unit 25 acquires the identification information of the pig 80 by using the identification tag 90, and such an identification information acquisition method is an example.
  • ear engraving is applied to each of the plurality of pigs 80, and the identification information acquisition unit 25 may acquire the identification information of the pig 80 by detecting the ear engraving reflected in the first image.
  • FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of how to apply ear engraving.
  • ear engraving means forming a notch at the end of the ear.
  • the pig 80 can be identified by the number and position of the notches.
  • the identification information acquisition unit 25 can identify the position and number of ear stamps appearing in the first image by image processing (for example, contour extraction processing) and acquire the identification information of the pig 80.
  • the identification information acquisition unit 25 may acquire the identification information of the pig 80 by performing the face recognition process of the pig 80 shown in the first image.
  • each face image of the plurality of pigs 80 in the pig bunch 70 is stored in the storage unit 24 in advance as a reference face image.
  • the reference face image is stored in association with the identification information.
  • the identification information acquisition unit 25 compares the face image of the pig 80 reflected in the first image with each of the plurality of reference face images stored in the storage unit 24, and identifies the identification associated with the most similar reference face image.
  • the information can be acquired as the identification information of the pig 80 shown in the first image.
  • the identification information acquisition unit 25 may acquire the identification information of the pig 80 by detecting the silhouette of the pig 80 reflected in the first image.
  • the silhouette here is not the overall silhouette of the pig 80, but the identification of the body such as the nose, eyes, head (face) contour, tail, ears, or horns (if the subject is an animal with horns). It means the shape of the part.
  • the silhouette of each specific portion of the plurality of pigs 80 in the pig bunch 70 is stored in advance in the storage unit 24 as a reference silhouette. The reference silhouette is stored in association with the identification information.
  • the identification information acquisition unit 25 detects the silhouette of a specific part of the pig 80 shown in the first image by image processing (for example, contour extraction processing).
  • the identification information acquisition unit 25 compares the detected silhouette with each of the plurality of reference silhouettes stored in the storage unit 24, and displays the identification information associated with the most similar reference silhouette in the first image. It can be acquired as 80 identification information.
  • the animal information management system 100 is a server 30 including a storage unit 31 in which the position information of each of the plurality of pigs 80 staying in the pig bunch 70 is stored in association with the attribute information of the pig 80.
  • a presentation control unit 42 that presents the position of a specific pig 80 in the pig bunch 70 is provided.
  • the animal information management system 100 is an example of a presentation system
  • the inside of the pig cell 70 is an example of a breeding site
  • the pig 80 is an example of livestock.
  • Such an animal information management system 100 can support a breeder or the like working in the pig bunch 70 to identify an individual of the pig 80.
  • the animal information management system 100 further includes a camera 44 that images the inside of the pig bunch 70, and a display unit 46 that displays the inside of the imaged pig bunch 70 as an image.
  • the presentation control unit 42 presents the position of the specific pig 80 reflected in the image by performing processing on the image based on the acquired position information of the specific pig 80.
  • Such an animal information management system 100 can support a breeder or the like working in the pig bunch 70 to identify an individual of the pig 80 by presenting an image.
  • the presentation control unit 42 presents the position of the specific pig 80 reflected in the image by superimposing an object on the image.
  • Such an animal information management system 100 can support a breeder or the like working in the pig bunch 70 to identify an individual pig 80 by presenting an image on which objects are superimposed.
  • the presentation control unit 42 presents the position of the specific pig 80 shown in the image by changing the color of the specific pig 80 shown in the image.
  • Such an animal information management system 100 can support a breeder or the like working in the pig bunches 70 to identify an individual pig 80 by presenting an image in which the color of a specific pig 80 is changed. it can.
  • the presentation device 40b further includes a display unit 46b that superimposes and displays an object in the user's field of view.
  • the presentation control unit of the presentation device 40b causes the display unit 46b to superimpose and display the object at a position determined based on the acquired position information of the specific pig 80 when the user is visually recognizing the breeding site. The position of a specific pig 80 is presented.
  • Such an animal information management system 100 can assist a breeder or the like working in the pig bunch 70 to identify an individual of the pig 80 by superimposing and displaying the object in the user's field of view.
  • the presentation control unit 42 causes the lighting device 50 installed in the pig bunch 70 to selectively irradiate the specific pig 80 with light based on the acquired position information of the specific pig 80. , Presents the location of a particular pig 80.
  • the presentation device 40 is a specific pig 80 in a server 30 including a storage unit 31 in which the position information of each of the plurality of pigs 80 staying in the pig bunch 70 is stored in association with the attribute information of the pig 80.
  • the position of the specific pig 80 based on the communication unit 43 that transmits the request information that specifies the attribute information of the specific pig 80 and acquires the position information of the specific pig 80 from the server 30 and the acquired position information of the specific pig 80.
  • the inside of the pig bunch 70 is an example of a breeding site, and the pig 80 is an example of livestock.
  • Such a presentation device 40 can support a breeder or the like working in the pig bunch 70 to identify an individual of the pig 80.
  • the presentation method executed by a computer such as the presentation device 40 includes a storage unit 31 in which the position information of each of the plurality of pigs 80 staying in the pig bunch 70 is stored in association with the attribute information of the pig 80.
  • Request information for specifying the attribute information of the specific pig 80 is transmitted to the server 30, the position information of the specific pig 80 is acquired from the server 30, and the specific pig 80 is based on the acquired position information of the specific pig 80.
  • the position of the pig 80 is presented in the pig bunch 70.
  • the inside of the pig bunch 70 is an example of a breeding site, and the pig 80 is an example of livestock.
  • Such a presentation method can support a breeder or the like working in the pig bunch 70 to identify an individual of the pig 80.
  • the animal information management system manages information on pigs in a pig cell, but information on livestock other than pigs such as cows may be managed. Further, it is not essential that the animal information management system is used indoors, and it may be used outdoors such as a ranch (another example of a breeding site).
  • the method of associating and storing the pig position information and the identification information in the storage unit of the server is not limited to the method described in the above embodiment.
  • an RFID tag containing identification information (ID) may be embedded in the identification tag
  • the information processing device may perform real-time position detection using the RFID tag
  • the identification information and location information may be appropriately uploaded to the storage unit of the server. ..
  • another processing unit may execute the processing executed by the specific processing unit. Further, the order of the plurality of processes may be changed, or the plurality of processes may be executed in parallel.
  • each component may be realized by executing a software program suitable for each component.
  • Each component may be realized by a program execution unit such as a CPU or a processor reading and executing a software program recorded on a recording medium such as a hard disk or a semiconductor memory.
  • each component may be realized by hardware.
  • a component such as a control unit may be a circuit (or an integrated circuit). These circuits may form one circuit as a whole, or may be separate circuits from each other. Further, each of these circuits may be a general-purpose circuit or a dedicated circuit.
  • a recording medium such as a system, an apparatus, a method, an integrated circuit, a computer program, or a computer-readable CD-ROM. Further, it may be realized by any combination of a system, an apparatus, a method, an integrated circuit, a computer program and a recording medium.
  • the present invention may be realized as a presentation method executed by a computer such as an animal information management system (in other words, a presentation system; the same shall apply hereinafter), or as a program for causing the computer to execute the presentation method. It may be implemented as a computer-readable non-temporary recording medium on which such a program is recorded.
  • the animal information management system is realized by a plurality of devices, but it may be realized as a single device.
  • the components included in the animal information management system described in the above embodiment may be distributed to the plurality of devices in any way.
  • animal information management system may be realized as a client-server system. In this case, part or all of the processing described to be performed by the information processing apparatus in the above embodiment is performed by the server.
  • Server 31 Storage unit 40, 40a, 40b Presentation device 42 Presentation control unit 43 Communication unit 44 Camera 46, 46b Display unit 50 Lighting device 80 Pig (livestock) 100 Animal information management system (presentation system)

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An animal information management system (100) of the present invention comprises: a server (30) provided with a storage unit (31) in which positional information of each of a plurality of pigs (80) present in a pig pen is stored in association with attribute information of the pigs (80); a communication unit (43) that transmits to the server (30) request information which designates the attribute information of a specific pig (80), and that acquires from the server (30) the positional information of the specific pig (80); and a presentation control unit (42) that presents, on the basis of the acquired positional information of the specific pig (80), the position of the specific pig (80) in the pig pen.

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提示システム、提示装置、及び、提示方法Presentation system, presentation device, and presentation method
　本発明は、家畜の飼育現場で用いられる、提示システム、提示装置、及び、提示方法に関する。 The present invention relates to a presentation system, a presentation device, and a presentation method used in a livestock breeding site.
　従来、動物の個体を識別し、動物の育成状態または健康状態などを管理する技術が知られている。特許文献１には、動物の飼育状況に関する情報が簡単に入手でき、トレーサビリティも非常に容易なものとなる動物管理システムが開示されている。 Conventionally, a technique for identifying an individual animal and managing the breeding state or health state of the animal has been known. Patent Document 1 discloses an animal management system in which information on the breeding status of animals can be easily obtained and traceability is extremely easy.
特開２００５－１６０３９１号公報Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2005-160391
　本発明は、飼育者等が家畜の個体を識別することを支援することができる提示システム、提示装置、及び、提示方法を提供する。 The present invention provides a presentation system, a presentation device, and a presentation method that can assist a breeder or the like to identify an individual livestock.
　本発明の一態様に係る提示システムは、飼育現場に滞在する複数の家畜のそれぞれの位置情報が当該家畜の属性情報と対応づけて記憶された記憶部を備えるサーバと、特定の家畜の属性情報を指定する情報を前記サーバに送信し、前記特定の家畜の位置情報を前記サーバから取得する通信部と、取得された前記特定の家畜の位置情報に基づいて、前記特定の家畜の位置を前記飼育現場において提示する提示制御部とを備える。 The presentation system according to one aspect of the present invention includes a server having a storage unit in which the position information of each of a plurality of livestock staying at the breeding site is stored in association with the attribute information of the livestock, and the attribute information of a specific livestock. The position of the specific livestock is determined based on the communication unit that transmits the information specifying the above to the server and acquires the position information of the specific livestock from the server and the acquired position information of the specific livestock. It is equipped with a presentation control unit that presents at the breeding site.
　本発明の一態様に係る提示装置は、飼育現場に滞在する複数の家畜のそれぞれの位置情報が当該家畜の属性情報と対応づけて記憶された記憶部を備えるサーバに、特定の家畜の属性情報を指定する情報を送信し、前記特定の家畜の位置情報を前記サーバから取得する通信部と、取得された前記特定の家畜の位置情報に基づいて、前記特定の家畜の位置を前記飼育現場において提示する提示制御部とを備える。 In the presentation device according to one aspect of the present invention, the attribute information of a specific livestock is stored in a server having a storage unit in which the position information of each of a plurality of livestock staying at the breeding site is stored in association with the attribute information of the livestock. The position of the specific livestock is set at the breeding site based on the communication unit that transmits the information to specify the above and acquires the position information of the specific livestock from the server and the acquired position information of the specific livestock. It is provided with a presentation control unit for presenting.
　本発明の一態様に係る提示方法は、飼育現場に滞在する複数の家畜のそれぞれの位置情報が当該家畜の属性情報と対応づけて記憶された記憶部を備えるサーバに、特定の家畜の属性情報を指定する情報を送信し、前記特定の家畜の位置情報を前記サーバから取得し、取得された前記特定の家畜の位置情報に基づいて、前記特定の家畜の位置を前記飼育現場において提示する。 In the presentation method according to one aspect of the present invention, the attribute information of a specific livestock is stored in a server having a storage unit in which the position information of each of a plurality of livestock staying at the breeding site is stored in association with the attribute information of the livestock. Is transmitted, the position information of the specific livestock is acquired from the server, and the position of the specific livestock is presented at the breeding site based on the acquired position information of the specific livestock.
　本発明の一態様に係るプログラムは、前記提示方法をコンピュータに実行させるためのプログラムである。 The program according to one aspect of the present invention is a program for causing a computer to execute the presentation method.
　本発明の提示システム、提示装置、及び、提示方法は、飼育者等が家畜の個体を識別することを支援することができる。 The presentation system, presentation device, and presentation method of the present invention can assist a breeder or the like to identify an individual livestock.
図１は、実施の形態に係る動物情報管理システムの概略構成を示す図である。FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of an animal information management system according to an embodiment. 図２は、実施の形態に係る動物情報管理システムの機能構成を示すブロック図である。FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the animal information management system according to the embodiment. 図３は、位置情報の管理動作のフローチャートである。FIG. 3 is a flowchart of the position information management operation. 図４は、巡回撮影を説明するための、豚房の平面図である。FIG. 4 is a plan view of a pig bunch for explaining patrol photography. 図５は、第一画像の一例を示す図である。FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the first image. 図６は、第二画像の一例を示す図である。FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the second image. 図７は、提示動作の動作例１のフローチャートである。FIG. 7 is a flowchart of operation example 1 of the presentation operation. 図８は、識別情報を直接指定するための画像の一例を示す図である。FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of an image for directly designating the identification information. 図９は、特定の豚の位置を示すオブジェクトが重畳された画像の一例を示す図である。FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of an image in which an object indicating the position of a specific pig is superimposed. 図１０は、特定の豚の色が変更された画像の一例を示す図である。FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of an image in which the color of a specific pig has been changed. 図１１は、変形例１に係る提示装置の外観図である。FIG. 11 is an external view of the presentation device according to the first modification. 図１２は、変形例２に係る提示装置の外観図である。FIG. 12 is an external view of the presentation device according to the second modification. 図１３は、提示動作の動作例２のフローチャートである。FIG. 13 is a flowchart of operation example 2 of the presentation operation. 図１４は、特定の豚が選択的に照らされる例を示す図である。FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example in which a specific pig is selectively illuminated. 図１５は、耳刻の施し方の一例を示す図である。FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of how to apply ear engraving.
　以下、実施の形態について、図面を参照しながら説明する。なお、以下で説明する実施の形態は、いずれも包括的または具体的な例を示すものである。以下の実施の形態で示される数値、形状、材料、構成要素、構成要素の配置位置及び接続形態、などは、一例であり、本発明を限定する主旨ではない。また、以下の実施の形態における構成要素のうち、独立請求項に記載されていない構成要素については、任意の構成要素として説明される。 Hereinafter, embodiments will be described with reference to the drawings. It should be noted that all of the embodiments described below are comprehensive or specific examples. The numerical values, shapes, materials, components, arrangement positions and connection forms of the components, etc. shown in the following embodiments are examples, and are not intended to limit the present invention. Further, among the components in the following embodiments, the components not described in the independent claims will be described as arbitrary components.
　なお、各図は模式図であり、必ずしも厳密に図示されたものではない。また、各図において、実質的に同一の構成に対しては同一の符号を付しており、重複する説明は省略または簡略化される場合がある。 Note that each figure is a schematic diagram and is not necessarily exactly illustrated. Further, in each figure, substantially the same configuration is designated by the same reference numerals, and duplicate description may be omitted or simplified.
　（実施の形態）
　［概略構成］
　以下、実施の形態に係る動物情報管理システムについて図面を参照しながら説明する。まず、実施の形態に係る動物情報管理システムの概略構成について説明する。図１は、実施の形態に係る動物情報管理システムの概略構成を示す図である。図２は、実施の形態に係る動物情報管理システムの機能構成を示すブロック図である。 (Embodiment)
[Outline configuration]
Hereinafter, the animal information management system according to the embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. First, a schematic configuration of the animal information management system according to the embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of an animal information management system according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the animal information management system according to the embodiment.
　図１に示されるように、動物情報管理システム１００は、撮影装置１０によって撮影される豚房７０内の画像に基づいて、豚房７０内の複数の豚８０に関する情報を個別に管理することができるシステムである。豚８０の飼育者等は、動物情報管理システム１００を利用することで豚８０の飼育状況を把握することができる。図２に示されるように、動物情報管理システム１００は、撮影装置１０と、情報処理装置２０と、サーバ３０と、提示装置４０と、照明装置５０とを備える。 As shown in FIG. 1, the animal information management system 100 can individually manage information about a plurality of pigs 80 in the pig bunches 70 based on the images in the pig bunches 70 taken by the photographing device 10. It is a system that can be done. The breeder of the pig 80 can grasp the breeding status of the pig 80 by using the animal information management system 100. As shown in FIG. 2, the animal information management system 100 includes a photographing device 10, an information processing device 20, a server 30, a presentation device 40, and a lighting device 50.
　［撮影装置の構成］
　撮影装置１０は、豚房７０の天井などに取り付けられ、豚房７０内の全体を撮影することができるカメラである。撮影装置１０は、パン、チルト、及び、ズーム機能を有する。撮影装置１０は、例えば、レンズ、及び、イメージセンサなどによって実現される。なお、撮影装置１０は、ＴＯＦ（Ｔｉｍｅ　Ｏｆ　Ｆｌｉｇｈｔ）方式の測距機能を有していてもよい。つまり、複数の画素値のそれぞれが撮影装置１０からの距離を示す距離画像を撮影する機能を有してもよい。 [Configuration of imaging device]
The photographing device 10 is a camera attached to the ceiling of the pig bunch 70 or the like and capable of photographing the entire inside of the pig bunch 70. The photographing device 10 has pan, tilt, and zoom functions. The photographing device 10 is realized by, for example, a lens, an image sensor, or the like. The photographing device 10 may have a TOF (Time Of Flight) type distance measuring function. That is, each of the plurality of pixel values may have a function of capturing a distance image indicating a distance from the photographing device 10.
　［情報処理装置の構成］
　情報処理装置２０は、撮影装置１０によって撮影された画像に基づいて、豚房７０内に存在する複数の豚８０を識別し、複数の豚８０それぞれの個別育成情報（推定移動量、及び、推定体重など）を出力することができる装置である。情報処理装置２０は、第一通信部２１と、情報処理部２２と、第二通信部２３と、記憶部２４とを備える。 [Information processing device configuration]
The information processing device 20 identifies a plurality of pigs 80 existing in the pig bunch 70 based on an image taken by the photographing device 10, and individual breeding information (estimated movement amount and estimation) of each of the plurality of pigs 80. It is a device that can output (weight, etc.). The information processing device 20 includes a first communication unit 21, an information processing unit 22, a second communication unit 23, and a storage unit 24.
　第一通信部２１は、情報処理装置２０が局所通信ネットワークを通じて撮影装置１０及び照明装置５０と通信を行うための通信回路（通信モジュール）である。第一通信部２１は、例えば、撮影装置１０によって撮影された画像（言い換えれば、画像データ）を取得する。第一通信部２１によって行われる通信は、有線通信であってもよいし、無線通信であってもよい。第一通信部２１によって行われる通信の通信規格についても特に限定されない。 The first communication unit 21 is a communication circuit (communication module) for the information processing device 20 to communicate with the photographing device 10 and the lighting device 50 through the local communication network. The first communication unit 21 acquires, for example, an image (in other words, image data) taken by the photographing device 10. The communication performed by the first communication unit 21 may be wired communication or wireless communication. The communication standard of the communication performed by the first communication unit 21 is also not particularly limited.
　情報処理部２２は、第一通信部２１によって取得された画像を用いて情報処理を行い、豚房７０内に存在する複数の豚８０それぞれの個別育成情報を推定する。情報処理部２２は、例えば、マイクロコンピュータによって実現されるが、プロセッサによって実現されてもよい。情報処理部２２は、具体的には、識別情報取得部２５と、制御部２６と、位置情報取得部２７とを備える。識別情報取得部２５、制御部２６、及び、位置情報取得部２７の機能については後述する。 The information processing unit 22 performs information processing using the image acquired by the first communication unit 21, and estimates individual breeding information for each of the plurality of pigs 80 existing in the pig bunch 70. The information processing unit 22 is realized by, for example, a microcomputer, but may be realized by a processor. Specifically, the information processing unit 22 includes an identification information acquisition unit 25, a control unit 26, and a position information acquisition unit 27. The functions of the identification information acquisition unit 25, the control unit 26, and the position information acquisition unit 27 will be described later.
　第二通信部２３は、情報処理装置２０がインターネット６０などの広域通信ネットワークを通じて他の装置と通信を行うための通信回路（通信モジュール）である。第二通信部２３は、例えば、複数の豚８０それぞれの位置情報をサーバ３０に送信する。これにより、サーバ３０の記憶部３１に複数の豚８０の位置情報が記憶される。第二通信部２３によって行われる通信は、有線通信であってもよいし、無線通信であってもよい。第二通信部２３によって行われる通信の通信規格についても特に限定されない。 The second communication unit 23 is a communication circuit (communication module) for the information processing device 20 to communicate with another device through a wide area communication network such as the Internet 60. The second communication unit 23 transmits, for example, the position information of each of the plurality of pigs 80 to the server 30. As a result, the position information of the plurality of pigs 80 is stored in the storage unit 31 of the server 30. The communication performed by the second communication unit 23 may be wired communication or wireless communication. The communication standard of the communication performed by the second communication unit 23 is also not particularly limited.
　記憶部２４は、情報処理部２２が情報処理を行うために実行するプログラム、及び、情報処理に用いられる各種情報が記憶される記憶装置である。記憶部２４は、具体的には、半導体メモリによって実現される。 The storage unit 24 is a storage device that stores a program executed by the information processing unit 22 to perform information processing and various information used for information processing. Specifically, the storage unit 24 is realized by a semiconductor memory.
　なお、豚房７０内の豚８０には、識別タグ９０が取り付けられている。識別タグ９０は、豚８０の個体を識別するために使用される円板状の部材であり、例えば、ポリウレタン樹脂によって形成される。識別タグ９０は、複数の色の配列によって豚８０の識別情報（言い換えれば、ＩＤ）を示すカラーコード９１を含む。 An identification tag 90 is attached to the pig 80 in the pig bunch 70. The identification tag 90 is a disc-shaped member used for identifying an individual pig 80, and is formed of, for example, a polyurethane resin. The identification tag 90 includes a color code 91 indicating identification information (in other words, an ID) of the pig 80 by arranging a plurality of colors.
　カラーコード９１は、白及び黒を除く、互いに異なる複数の色（例えば、Ｒ（赤）、Ｇ（緑）、Ｂ（青）の３色）の配列によって豚８０の識別情報を示す。カラーコード９１では、隣り合う色によってビットの値が定められる。例えば、カラーコード９１において隣り合う色が、赤から青、青から緑、緑から赤へそれぞれ変化する場合、ビットが「１」であり、隣り合う色が、赤から緑、緑から青、青から赤へそれぞれ変化する場合に、ビットが「０」であるなど、カラーコード９１をデジタルデータとして認識するためのルールがあらかじめ定められている。なお、識別タグ９０では、複数の色がＣ字状（言い換えれば、ランドルト環状）に配列されているが、複数の色は直線状に配列されていてもよいし、マトリクス状に配列されてもよい。 The color code 91 indicates the identification information of the pig 80 by an arrangement of a plurality of different colors (for example, three colors of R (red), G (green), and B (blue)) excluding white and black. In the color code 91, the bit value is determined by the adjacent colors. For example, when the adjacent colors in the color code 91 change from red to blue, blue to green, and green to red, the bit is "1", and the adjacent colors are red to green, green to blue, and blue. Rules for recognizing the color code 91 as digital data, such as the bit being "0" when changing from to red to red, are predetermined. In the identification tag 90, a plurality of colors are arranged in a C shape (in other words, a Randold ring), but the plurality of colors may be arranged in a straight line or in a matrix. Good.
　［サーバの構成］
　サーバ３０は、豚房７０内の豚８０の位置情報を管理する装置である。サーバ３０は、豚房７０内に滞在する複数の豚８０のそれぞれの位置情報が当該家畜の属性情報と対応づけて記憶された記憶部３１を備える。属性情報には、豚８０の識別情報（言い換えれば、識別番号）、体重情報、及び、出荷日情報などが含まれる。 [Server configuration]
The server 30 is a device that manages the position information of the pig 80 in the pig bunch 70. The server 30 includes a storage unit 31 in which the position information of each of the plurality of pigs 80 staying in the pig bunch 70 is stored in association with the attribute information of the livestock. The attribute information includes identification information (in other words, identification number) of the pig 80, weight information, shipping date information, and the like.
　［提示装置の構成］
　提示装置４０は、飼育者等によって操作される、スマートフォンまたはタブレット端末などの携帯型の情報端末である。後述のように、提示装置４０は、ウェアラブル型の情報端末であってもよい。提示装置４０は、操作受付部４１と、提示制御部４２と、通信部４３と、カメラ４４と、記憶部４５と、表示部４６とを備える。 [Configuration of presentation device]
The presentation device 40 is a portable information terminal such as a smartphone or tablet terminal operated by a breeder or the like. As will be described later, the presentation device 40 may be a wearable type information terminal. The presentation device 40 includes an operation reception unit 41, a presentation control unit 42, a communication unit 43, a camera 44, a storage unit 45, and a display unit 46.
　操作受付部４１は、飼育者等の操作を受け付ける。操作受付部４１は、例えば、タッチパネル、及び、ハードウェアボタンなどによって実現される。 The operation reception unit 41 accepts operations by the breeder and the like. The operation reception unit 41 is realized by, for example, a touch panel, a hardware button, or the like.
　提示制御部４２は、操作受付部４１によって受け付けられた操作に基づいて、提示装置４０に関する各種情報処理を行う。提示制御部４２は、例えば、マイクロコンピュータによって実現されるが、プロセッサによって実現されてもよい。 The presentation control unit 42 performs various information processing related to the presentation device 40 based on the operation received by the operation reception unit 41. The presentation control unit 42 is realized by, for example, a microcomputer, but may be realized by a processor.
　通信部４３は、提示装置４０がインターネット６０などの広域通信ネットワークを通じて他の装置と通信を行うための通信回路（通信モジュール）である。通信部４３は、例えば、移動通信システムを利用した無線通信を行う無線通信回路である。通信部４３が行う通信の通信規格については特に限定されない。なお、提示装置４０は、局所通信ネットワークを通じて情報処理装置２０と通信を行ってもよい。 The communication unit 43 is a communication circuit (communication module) for the presentation device 40 to communicate with another device through a wide area communication network such as the Internet 60. The communication unit 43 is, for example, a wireless communication circuit that performs wireless communication using a mobile communication system. The communication standard for communication performed by the communication unit 43 is not particularly limited. The presentation device 40 may communicate with the information processing device 20 through the local communication network.
　カメラ４４は、提示制御部４２の制御に基づいて画像を撮像する。カメラ４４は、例えば、レンズ、及び、イメージセンサなどによって実現される。 The camera 44 captures an image under the control of the presentation control unit 42. The camera 44 is realized by, for example, a lens, an image sensor, and the like.
　記憶部４５は、提示制御部４２によって実行される制御プログラムなどが記憶される記憶装置である。記憶部４５は、例えば、半導体メモリによって実現される。 The storage unit 45 is a storage device that stores a control program or the like executed by the presentation control unit 42. The storage unit 45 is realized by, for example, a semiconductor memory.
　表示部４６は、提示制御部４２の制御に基づいて画像を表示する。表示部４６は、具体的には、液晶パネルまたは有機ＥＬパネルなどを表示デバイスとして含むディスプレイである。 The display unit 46 displays an image based on the control of the presentation control unit 42. Specifically, the display unit 46 is a display including a liquid crystal panel, an organic EL panel, or the like as a display device.
　［照明装置の構成］
　照明装置５０は、豚房７０内に設置され、豚房７０内を照明する。照明装置５０は、例えば、制御部２６からの制御信号に基づいて光の照射方向を変更可能なスポットライトであるが、照明装置５０の具体的な態様は特に限定されない。例えば、照明装置５０は、レーザポインタなどであってもよい。なお、照明装置５０は、豚房７０内に複数設置されてもよい。 [Lighting device configuration]
The lighting device 50 is installed in the pig bunch 70 and illuminates the inside of the pig bunch 70. The lighting device 50 is, for example, a spotlight capable of changing the irradiation direction of light based on a control signal from the control unit 26, but the specific embodiment of the lighting device 50 is not particularly limited. For example, the lighting device 50 may be a laser pointer or the like. A plurality of lighting devices 50 may be installed in the pig bunch 70.
　［位置情報の管理動作］
　次に、動物情報管理システム１００の位置情報の管理動作について説明する。図３は、位置情報の管理動作のフローチャートである。 [Location information management operation]
Next, the operation of managing the position information of the animal information management system 100 will be described. FIG. 3 is a flowchart of the position information management operation.
　まず、情報処理部２２の制御部２６は、第一通信部２１を介して撮影装置１０に設定指示信号を送信することにより、撮影装置１０のズーム設定を第一ズーム設定にする（Ｓ１１）。第一ズーム設定においては、豚房７０内の一部のみが撮影対象となるようにズーム倍率が高められている。ズーム倍率は、撮影装置１０が備えるレンズの配置の変更などによって光学的に変更されてもよいし、画像に対する信号処理によって変更されてもよい。 First, the control unit 26 of the information processing unit 22 sets the zoom setting of the photographing device 10 to the first zoom setting by transmitting a setting instruction signal to the photographing device 10 via the first communication unit 21 (S11). In the first zoom setting, the zoom magnification is increased so that only a part of the pig bunch 70 is the subject of photography. The zoom magnification may be changed optically by changing the arrangement of lenses included in the photographing device 10, or may be changed by signal processing on the image.
　次に、制御部２６は、第一通信部２１を介して撮影装置１０に制御信号を送信することにより、撮影装置１０に豚房７０内を巡回撮影させる（Ｓ１２）。図４は、巡回撮影を説明するための、豚房７０の平面図である。 Next, the control unit 26 causes the photographing device 10 to perform a patrol image in the pig bunch 70 by transmitting a control signal to the photographing device 10 via the first communication unit 21 (S12). FIG. 4 is a plan view of the pig bunch 70 for explaining the patrol photography.
　図４に示されるように平面視において豚房７０をマトリクス状に区画し、各領域を領域（１）、領域（２）、・・領域（３２）のように定義すると、巡回撮影においては撮影対象が領域（１）、領域（２）、・・領域（３２）の順に変更される。なお、各領域は、隣り合う領域と一部が重複していてもよい。また、このような区画の仕方、巡回撮影における撮影順序などは一例であり、巡回撮影の方法については特に限定されない。 As shown in FIG. 4, the pig bunches 70 are divided into a matrix in a plan view, and each region is defined as a region (1), a region (2), ... A region (32). The target is changed in the order of the area (1), the area (2), and the area (32). In addition, each area may partially overlap with the adjacent area. Further, the method of such division, the shooting order in the patrol shooting, and the like are examples, and the patrol shooting method is not particularly limited.
　巡回撮影中に、第一通信部２１は撮影装置１０から第一画像を取得し（Ｓ１３）、識別情報取得部２５は、第一画像を対象とした画像認識処理により識別情報の取得を試みる。図５は、第一画像の一例を示す図である。図５に示されるように第一画像に識別タグ９０のカラーコード９１が映っていれば、識別情報取得部２５は、第一画像に映る豚８０の識別情報を取得することができる。 During the patrol shooting, the first communication unit 21 acquires the first image from the photographing device 10 (S13), and the identification information acquisition unit 25 attempts to acquire the identification information by the image recognition process for the first image. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the first image. If the color code 91 of the identification tag 90 is shown in the first image as shown in FIG. 5, the identification information acquisition unit 25 can acquire the identification information of the pig 80 shown in the first image.
　制御部２６は、識別情報取得部２５が識別情報を取得したか否か（つまり、識別情報の取得に成功したか否か）を判定する（Ｓ１４）。識別情報が取得されていないと判定された場合には（Ｓ１４でＮｏ）、巡回撮影（Ｓ１２）、及び、第一画像の取得（Ｓ１３）が継続される。一方、識別情報の取得に成功したと判定された場合（Ｓ１４でＹｅｓ）、制御部２６は、第一通信部２１を介して撮影装置１０に設定指示信号を送信することにより、撮影装置１０のズーム設定を第一ズーム設定から第二ズーム設定に変更する（Ｓ１５）。第二ズーム設定は、第一ズーム設定よりもズーム倍率が低い設定であり、第一ズーム設定よりも広い範囲を撮影対象とする設定である。また、制御部２６は、第一通信部２１を介して撮影装置１０に制御信号を送信することにより、撮影装置１０に、ステップＳ１４で取得された識別情報を有する豚８０が映る第二画像を撮影させる（Ｓ１６）。図６は、第二画像の一例を示す図である。 The control unit 26 determines whether or not the identification information acquisition unit 25 has acquired the identification information (that is, whether or not the acquisition of the identification information has been successful) (S14). If it is determined that the identification information has not been acquired (No in S14), the patrol photography (S12) and the acquisition of the first image (S13) are continued. On the other hand, when it is determined that the acquisition of the identification information is successful (Yes in S14), the control unit 26 transmits a setting instruction signal to the photographing device 10 via the first communication unit 21 to cause the photographing device 10 to succeed. The zoom setting is changed from the first zoom setting to the second zoom setting (S15). The second zoom setting is a setting in which the zoom magnification is lower than the first zoom setting, and is a setting for shooting a wider range than the first zoom setting. Further, the control unit 26 transmits a control signal to the photographing device 10 via the first communication unit 21, so that the photographing device 10 displays a second image of the pig 80 having the identification information acquired in step S14. Let's take a picture (S16). FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the second image.
　図６に示されるように、第二ズーム設定では、少なくとも豚８０の全体が撮影できるように十分に広い範囲が撮影対象とされる。撮影された第二画像は第一通信部２１によって取得される。 As shown in FIG. 6, in the second zoom setting, a sufficiently wide range is targeted so that at least the entire pig 80 can be photographed. The captured second image is acquired by the first communication unit 21.
　次に、位置情報取得部２７は、第二画像に基づいて、豚８０の位置情報を取得する（Ｓ１７）。具体的には、位置情報取得部２７は、第二ズーム設定におけるズーム倍率、パン及びチルト状態、第二画像内における豚８０の位置などの各種情報に基づいて、豚８０の豚房７０内の位置（座標）を位置情報として特定する。 Next, the position information acquisition unit 27 acquires the position information of the pig 80 based on the second image (S17). Specifically, the position information acquisition unit 27 in the pig bunch 70 of the pig 80 is based on various information such as the zoom magnification in the second zoom setting, the pan and tilt states, and the position of the pig 80 in the second image. Specify the position (coordinates) as position information.
　次に、制御部２６は、識別情報と、位置情報と、時刻情報（例えば、第二画像の撮影時刻を示す情報）とを紐づけた情報を記憶部２４に記憶しつつ、当該情報を第二通信部２３にサーバ３０へ送信させる。この結果、サーバ３０の記憶部３１には、識別情報と、位置情報と、時刻情報（例えば、第二画像の撮影時刻を示す情報）とを対応づけた情報が記憶される。つまり、識別情報と、位置情報と、時刻情報とを紐づけた情報が情報処理装置２０の記憶部２４、及び、サーバ３０の記憶部３１のそれぞれに記憶される（Ｓ１８）。 Next, the control unit 26 stores the identification information, the position information, and the time information (for example, information indicating the shooting time of the second image) in the storage unit 24, and stores the information in the storage unit 24. (2) Have the communication unit 23 transmit to the server 30. As a result, the storage unit 31 of the server 30 stores information in which the identification information, the position information, and the time information (for example, information indicating the shooting time of the second image) are associated with each other. That is, the information in which the identification information, the position information, and the time information are associated is stored in the storage unit 24 of the information processing device 20 and the storage unit 31 of the server 30 (S18).
　これらの情報の記憶が完了すると、制御部２６は、第一通信部２１を介して撮影装置１０に設定指示信号を送信することにより、撮影装置１０のズーム設定を第一ズーム設定に変更する（Ｓ１１）。以降、巡回撮影（Ｓ１２）、及び、第一画像の取得（Ｓ１３）が継続される。 When the storage of these information is completed, the control unit 26 changes the zoom setting of the photographing device 10 to the first zoom setting by transmitting a setting instruction signal to the photographing device 10 via the first communication unit 21 ( S11). After that, the patrol shooting (S12) and the acquisition of the first image (S13) are continued.
　このように図３のフローチャートの動作がある程度の期間行われると、豚房７０内に滞在する複数の豚８０のそれぞれの位置情報（座標）が当該豚８０の識別情報と対応付けられてサーバ３０の記憶部３１に記憶される。また、図３のフローチャートの動作が継続して行われると位置情報は逐次（言い換えれば、リアルタイムに）更新される。 When the operation of the flowchart of FIG. 3 is performed for a certain period of time in this way, the position information (coordinates) of each of the plurality of pigs 80 staying in the pig bunch 70 is associated with the identification information of the pig 80, and the server 30 Is stored in the storage unit 31 of. Further, when the operation of the flowchart of FIG. 3 is continuously performed, the position information is updated sequentially (in other words, in real time).
　［提示動作の動作例１］
　豚房７０内では、識別タグ９０によって豚８０が識別されるが、飼育者等が識別タグ９０を見て豚８０を識別することは容易ではない。例えば、飼育者等が豚房７０内の豚８０の仕分け作業を行うような場合、豚８０の体に塗装用のスプレーなどで一時的に識別情報を書き込む（識別情報をメモする）方法があるが、このような方法は手間がかかる。また、このような方法は、豚８０にストレスを与えてしまう懸念もある。 [Operation example of presentation operation 1]
In the pig bunch 70, the pig 80 is identified by the identification tag 90, but it is not easy for the breeder or the like to identify the pig 80 by looking at the identification tag 90. For example, when a breeder or the like sorts pigs 80 in a pig bunch 70, there is a method of temporarily writing identification information (writing down the identification information) on the body of pig 80 with a spray for painting or the like. However, such a method is troublesome. In addition, such a method may cause stress on the pig 80.
　そこで、動物情報管理システム１００は、提示装置４０を利用して特定の豚８０の位置を提示する。以下、このような特定の豚８０の位置の提示動作の動作例１について説明する。図７は、提示動作の動作例１のフローチャートである。 Therefore, the animal information management system 100 presents the position of the specific pig 80 by using the presentation device 40. Hereinafter, operation example 1 of such a position presentation operation of the specific pig 80 will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of operation example 1 of the presentation operation.
　提示装置４０の操作受付部４１は、飼育者等から、特定の豚８０を直接または間接に指定する操作を受け付ける（Ｓ２１）。この操作は、例えば、特定の豚８０の識別情報を直接指定する操作である。図８は、識別情報（図中では識別番号）を直接指定するための画像の一例を示す図である。ステップＳ２１では複数の特定の豚が指定されてもよい。 The operation reception unit 41 of the presentation device 40 receives an operation of directly or indirectly designating a specific pig 80 from a breeder or the like (S21). This operation is, for example, an operation of directly designating the identification information of a specific pig 80. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of an image for directly designating identification information (identification number in the figure). In step S21, a plurality of specific pigs may be designated.
　また、サーバ３０の記憶部３１に、豚８０の出荷日（出荷日情報）が管理されているような場合、この操作は、出荷日を指定する操作であってもよい。この場合、指定された出荷日に出荷される予定の１頭または複数頭の豚８０が特定の豚８０となる。サーバ３０の記憶部３１に、豚８０の体重（体重情報）が管理されているような場合、上記操作は、豚８０の体重を指定する操作であってもよい。この場合、指定された体重（例えば、○○ｋｇ以下、など）に該当する１頭または複数頭の豚８０が特定の豚８０となる。 Further, when the shipping date (shipping date information) of the pig 80 is managed in the storage unit 31 of the server 30, this operation may be an operation of designating the shipping date. In this case, one or more pigs 80 scheduled to be shipped on the designated shipping date will be the specific pig 80. When the weight (weight information) of the pig 80 is managed in the storage unit 31 of the server 30, the above operation may be an operation of designating the weight of the pig 80. In this case, one or more pigs 80 corresponding to the specified body weight (for example, XX kg or less, etc.) become the specific pig 80.
　次に、提示装置４０の提示制御部４２は、操作受付部４１によって受け付けられた操作に応じて、要求情報を通信部４３にサーバ３０へ送信させる（Ｓ２２）。要求情報は、特定の豚８０の属性情報を指定する情報の一例であり、属性情報には、識別情報、出荷日情報、及び、体重情報などが含まれる。ステップＳ２１において識別情報が指定された場合、要求情報は、識別情報を指定する情報である。 Next, the presentation control unit 42 of the presentation device 40 causes the communication unit 43 to transmit the request information to the server 30 in response to the operation received by the operation reception unit 41 (S22). The request information is an example of information that specifies the attribute information of the specific pig 80, and the attribute information includes identification information, shipping date information, weight information, and the like. When the identification information is specified in step S21, the request information is the information for designating the identification information.
　次に、提示装置４０の通信部４３は、要求情報への応答として、特定の豚８０の位置情報をサーバ３０から取得する（Ｓ２３）。提示制御部４２は、カメラ４４を起動し、カメラ４４によって撮像された豚房７０内の画像を表示部４６にリアルタイムに表示させる（Ｓ２４）。 Next, the communication unit 43 of the presentation device 40 acquires the position information of the specific pig 80 from the server 30 as a response to the request information (S23). The presentation control unit 42 activates the camera 44 and causes the display unit 46 to display the image in the pig bunch 70 captured by the camera 44 in real time (S24).
　次に、提示制御部４２は、ステップＳ２３で取得された位置情報に基づいて、特定の豚８０の位置を提示する（Ｓ２５）。提示制御部４２は、具体的には、画像に映る特定の豚８０の位置を、当該画像にオブジェクトを重畳することにより提示する。図９は、特定の豚８０の位置を示すオブジェクトが重畳された画像の一例を示す図である。図９の例では、オブジェクトは、特定の豚８０を囲む枠であるが、矢印などであってもよく、オブジェクトの具体的態様は特に限定されない。また、図９に示されるように、画像には識別情報（具体的な識別番号など）が重畳されてもよい。 Next, the presentation control unit 42 presents the position of the specific pig 80 based on the position information acquired in step S23 (S25). Specifically, the presentation control unit 42 presents the position of the specific pig 80 reflected in the image by superimposing an object on the image. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of an image on which an object indicating the position of a specific pig 80 is superimposed. In the example of FIG. 9, the object is a frame surrounding the specific pig 80, but it may be an arrow or the like, and the specific mode of the object is not particularly limited. Further, as shown in FIG. 9, identification information (specific identification number, etc.) may be superimposed on the image.
　なお、位置情報が示す実空間における位置とカメラ４４によって撮像される画像内の位置との対応付けは、例えば、豚房７０の壁などに位置情報が既知のマーカを設けておき、このマーカをカメラ４４で撮像する画像内に含めることによって行なわれる。位置情報が示す実空間における位置と画像内の位置との対応付けは、ＧＰＳ信号などによって特定される提示装置４０の現在位置情報、及び、提示装置４０が備える加速度センサ（図示せず）などのセンシング情報に基づいて、カメラ４４の撮像範囲の実空間における座標が特定されることによって行われてもよい。 For the correspondence between the position in the real space indicated by the position information and the position in the image captured by the camera 44, for example, a marker whose position information is known is provided on the wall of the pig bunch 70, and this marker is used. This is done by including it in the image captured by the camera 44. The correspondence between the position in the real space indicated by the position information and the position in the image includes the current position information of the presentation device 40 specified by the GPS signal or the like, the acceleration sensor (not shown) included in the presentation device 40, or the like. This may be performed by specifying the coordinates of the imaging range of the camera 44 in the real space based on the sensing information.
　以上説明したように、提示装置４０は、豚房７０内に位置する飼育者等に対して、特定の豚８０の位置を提示することができる。提示装置４０は、豚８０の仕分け作業、及び、豚８０の出荷作業を支援することができる。 As described above, the presentation device 40 can present the position of the specific pig 80 to the breeder or the like located in the pig bunch 70. The presenting device 40 can support the sorting work of the pig 80 and the shipping work of the pig 80.
　なお、ステップＳ２５において、提示制御部４２は、画像に映る特定の豚８０の位置を、画像に映る特定の豚８０の色を変更することにより提示してもよい。図１０は、特定の豚８０の色が変更された画像の一例を示す図である。このような特定の豚８０の色の変更は、例えば、画像内の、位置情報が示す位置に位置する豚８０が映る領域に対して輪郭抽出処理を行い、抽出された輪郭内に含まれる画素の画素値を所定値に変更することにより実現される。 In step S25, the presentation control unit 42 may present the position of the specific pig 80 shown in the image by changing the color of the specific pig 80 shown in the image. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a color-changed image of a specific pig 80. Such a change in the color of the specific pig 80 is performed, for example, by performing a contour extraction process on a region in the image in which the pig 80 located at the position indicated by the position information is reflected, and pixels included in the extracted contour. It is realized by changing the pixel value of.
　また、動作例１では、飼育者等の操作によって特定の豚８０が指定されたが、飼育者等の操作に代えて、または、飼育者等の操作に加えて、飼育者等の音声によって特定の豚８０が指定されてもよい。この場合、提示装置４０は、飼育者等の音声を取得するマイクロフォンを備え、マイクロフォンは「１００キロ以下の豚を表示してください」「調子の悪い豚はどれ？」といった飼育者等の音声を取得する。このような音声は、提示装置４０、サーバ３０、及び、サーバ３０以外の専用サーバの少なくとも１つによって音声認識処理されて最終的にサーバ３０にどのような豚８０が指定されたかが通知される。このように音声に基づいて特定の豚８０を指定する構成は、後述の提示装置４０ａまたは提示装置４０ｂのような頭部装着型の提示装置において特に有用である。 Further, in the operation example 1, the specific pig 80 was designated by the operation of the breeder or the like, but it is specified by the voice of the breeder or the like in place of the operation of the breeder or the like or in addition to the operation of the breeder or the like. Pig 80 may be designated. In this case, the presentation device 40 is equipped with a microphone that acquires the voice of the breeder or the like, and the microphone outputs the voice of the breeder or the like such as "Please display a pig of 100 kg or less" or "Which pig is not in good condition?". get. Such voice is voice-recognized processed by at least one of the presentation device 40, the server 30, and a dedicated server other than the server 30, and finally, what kind of pig 80 is designated to the server 30 is notified. Such a configuration for designating a specific pig 80 based on voice is particularly useful in a head-mounted presentation device such as the presentation device 40a or the presentation device 40b described later.
　［提示装置の変形例１］
　提示装置４０は、ＶＲ（Ｖｉｒｔｕａｌ　Ｒｅａｌｉｔｙ）型のヘッドマウントディスプレイとして実現されてもよい。図１１は、このような変形例１に係る提示装置の外観図である。図１１では詳細が図示されていないが、提示装置４０ａは、操作受付部と、提示制御部と、通信部と、カメラと、記憶部と、表示部と、マイクロフォンとを備える。つまり、提示装置４０ａは、提示装置４０と実質的に同一の構成要素を備えている。上記動作例１は、このような提示装置４０ａによって行われてもよい。 [Modification example 1 of presentation device]
The presentation device 40 may be realized as a VR (Virtual Reality) type head-mounted display. FIG. 11 is an external view of the presentation device according to the first modification. Although details are not shown in FIG. 11, the presentation device 40a includes an operation reception unit, a presentation control unit, a communication unit, a camera, a storage unit, a display unit, and a microphone. That is, the presenting device 40a includes substantially the same components as the presenting device 40. The operation example 1 may be performed by such a presentation device 40a.
　このように提示装置４０ａが頭部に装着されるウェアラブル端末であれば、飼育者等は、豚房７０内で両手を使って作業を行うことができるため、作業性が向上する。 With the wearable terminal in which the presentation device 40a is attached to the head in this way, the breeder or the like can work with both hands in the pig bunch 70, so that workability is improved.
　［提示装置の変形例２］
　提示装置４０は、ＡＲ（Ａｕｇｍｅｎｔｅｄ　Ｒｅａｌｉｔｙ）型のヘッドマウントディスプレイ（言い換えれば、透過型のヘッドマウントディスプレイ）として実現されてもよい。図１２は、このような変形例２に係る提示装置の外観図である。 [Modification 2 of the presentation device]
The presentation device 40 may be realized as an AR (Augmented Reality) type head-mounted display (in other words, a transmissive head-mounted display). FIG. 12 is an external view of the presentation device according to the second modification.
　図１２に示されるように、変形例２に係る提示装置４０ｂは、メガネ型のヘッドマウントディスプレイであり、レンズは透明である。このような提示装置４０ｂを装着した飼育者等は、レンズを通じて豚房７０内の景色を視認することができる。提示装置４０ｂは、操作受付部（図示せず）と、提示制御部（図示せず）と、通信部（図示せず）と、カメラ４４ｂと、記憶部（図示せず）と、表示部４６ｂと、マイクロフォン（図示せず）とを備える。提示装置４０ｂの図示されていない構成要素は、提示装置４０と実質的に同一の機能を有するものとして説明が省略される。 As shown in FIG. 12, the presentation device 40b according to the second modification is a glasses-type head-mounted display, and the lens is transparent. A breeder or the like wearing such a presentation device 40b can visually recognize the scenery inside the pig bunch 70 through a lens. The presentation device 40b includes an operation reception unit (not shown), a presentation control unit (not shown), a communication unit (not shown), a camera 44b, a storage unit (not shown), and a display unit 46b. And a microphone (not shown). The components (not shown) of the presentation device 40b are not described as having substantially the same functions as the presentation device 40.
　提示装置４０ｂが備えるカメラ４４ｂは、飼育者等の視野に対応する画像を撮像する。カメラ４４ｂによって撮像された画像は、飼育者等が現在どこを視認しているかを提示装置４０ｂが認識するために用いられる。 The camera 44b included in the presentation device 40b captures an image corresponding to the field of view of the breeder or the like. The image captured by the camera 44b is used by the presenting device 40b to recognize where the breeder or the like is currently visually recognizing.
　表示部４６ｂは、飼育者等が豚房７０内を視認中に、オブジェクトを飼育者等の視野に表示する。つまり、オブジェクトは、飼育者等が視認している景色に重畳される。表示部４６ｂは、例えば、プリズムなどの光学素子によって実現される投影装置であるが、レンズに重ね合わされた透明有機ＥＬディスプレイによって実現されてもよい。なお、表示部４６ｂは、カメラ４４ｂによって撮像された画像の提示は行わない。 The display unit 46b displays the object in the field of view of the breeder or the like while the breeder or the like is visually recognizing the inside of the pig bunch 70. That is, the object is superimposed on the scenery that the breeder or the like is viewing. The display unit 46b is a projection device realized by, for example, an optical element such as a prism, but may be realized by a transparent organic EL display superimposed on the lens. The display unit 46b does not present the image captured by the camera 44b.
　提示装置４０ｂを用いて動作例１が行われる場合、ステップＳ２４の画像の表示は行われず、ステップＳ２５においては、飼育者等の視野のうち位置情報が示す位置にオブジェクトが現れるように、表示部４６ｂがオブジェクトを表示する。 When the operation example 1 is performed using the presentation device 40b, the image in step S24 is not displayed, and in step S25, the display unit is displayed so that the object appears at the position indicated by the position information in the field of view of the breeder or the like. 46b displays the object.
　このように提示装置４０ｂがＡＲ型のヘッドマウントディスプレイであれば、飼育者等は、豚房７０内で両手を使って作業を行うことができるため、作業性が向上する。また、飼育者等は、画像ではなく実際の光景を見て自然に作業を行うことができる。つまり、飼育者等が違和感を感じてしまうことが抑制される。 If the presentation device 40b is an AR-type head-mounted display in this way, the breeder or the like can work with both hands in the pig bunch 70, so that workability is improved. In addition, the breeder or the like can work naturally by looking at the actual scene instead of the image. That is, it is possible to prevent the breeder and the like from feeling uncomfortable.
　［提示動作の動作例２］
　そこで、動物情報管理システム１００は、照明装置５０を利用して特定の豚８０の位置を提示してもよい。以下、このような特定の豚８０の位置の提示動作の動作例２について説明する。図１３は、提示動作の動作例２のフローチャートである。 [Operation example 2 of presentation operation]
Therefore, the animal information management system 100 may present the position of a specific pig 80 by using the lighting device 50. Hereinafter, operation example 2 of such a position presentation operation of the specific pig 80 will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of operation example 2 of the presentation operation.
　提示装置４０の操作受付部４１は、飼育者等から、特定の豚８０を直接または間接に指定する操作を受け付ける（Ｓ２１）。次に、提示装置４０の提示制御部４２は、操作受付部４１によって受け付けられた操作に応じて、要求情報を通信部４３にサーバ３０へ送信させる（Ｓ２２）。また、提示装置４０の通信部４３は、要求情報への応答として、特定の豚８０の位置情報をサーバ３０から取得する（Ｓ２３）。 The operation reception unit 41 of the presentation device 40 receives an operation of directly or indirectly designating a specific pig 80 from a breeder or the like (S21). Next, the presentation control unit 42 of the presentation device 40 causes the communication unit 43 to transmit the request information to the server 30 in response to the operation received by the operation reception unit 41 (S22). Further, the communication unit 43 of the presentation device 40 acquires the position information of the specific pig 80 from the server 30 as a response to the request information (S23).
　提示制御部４２は、取得された位置情報と、照明装置５０を用いた特定の豚８０の提示を指示する指示情報とを通信部４３に情報処理装置２０へ送信させる（Ｓ２６）。 The presentation control unit 42 causes the communication unit 43 to transmit the acquired position information and the instruction information instructing the presentation of the specific pig 80 using the lighting device 50 to the information processing device 20 (S26).
　情報処理装置２０の制御部２６は、第二通信部２３によって位置情報及び指示情報が受信されると、第一通信部２１を介して照明装置５０に制御信号を送信することにより、位置情報が示す位置（つまり、特定の豚８０）を照明装置５０によって照らす（Ｓ２７）。図１４は、特定の豚８０が選択的に照らされる例を示す図である。 When the position information and the instruction information are received by the second communication unit 23, the control unit 26 of the information processing device 20 transmits the control signal to the lighting device 50 via the first communication unit 21 to obtain the position information. The indicated position (that is, the specific pig 80) is illuminated by the lighting device 50 (S27). FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example in which a specific pig 80 is selectively illuminated.
　なお、１つの照明装置５０の光の照射方向が変更されることにより特定の豚８０が選択的に照らされることは必須ではない。例えば、光の照射方向が固定された複数の照明装置５０のうち光の照射位置が位置情報によって示される位置に最も近い照明装置５０が選択的に発光することにより、特定の豚８０が選択的に照らされてもよい。 It is not essential that the specific pig 80 is selectively illuminated by changing the light irradiation direction of one lighting device 50. For example, among a plurality of lighting devices 50 in which the light irradiation direction is fixed, the lighting device 50 whose light irradiation position is closest to the position indicated by the position information selectively emits light, whereby the specific pig 80 is selectively emitted. May be illuminated by.
　以上説明したように、動作例２において、提示装置４０（提示制御部４２）は、取得された特定の豚８０の位置情報に基づいて、飼育現場に設置された照明装置５０に特定の豚８０に選択的に光を照射させることにより、特定の豚８０の位置を提示する。 As described above, in the operation example 2, the presentation device 40 (presentation control unit 42) is the specific pig 80 in the lighting device 50 installed at the breeding site based on the acquired position information of the specific pig 80. Is selectively irradiated with light to present the position of a specific pig 80.
　このような提示装置４０は、豚房７０内に実在する特定の豚８０に選択的に光を照射することにより、豚房７０内で作業を行う飼育者等が豚８０の個体を識別することを支援することができる。 In such a presentation device 40, by selectively irradiating a specific pig 80 existing in the pig bunch 70 with light, a breeder or the like working in the pig bunch 70 can identify an individual pig 80. Can be assisted.
　［識別情報の取得方法の変形例］
　上記実施の形態では、識別情報取得部２５は、識別タグ９０を用いて豚８０の識別情報を取得したが、このような識別情報の取得方法は一例である。 [Modified example of acquisition method of identification information]
In the above embodiment, the identification information acquisition unit 25 acquires the identification information of the pig 80 by using the identification tag 90, and such an identification information acquisition method is an example.
　例えば、複数の豚８０のそれぞれには、耳刻が施され、識別情報取得部２５は、第一画像に映る耳刻を検出することにより豚８０の識別情報を取得してもよい。図１５は、耳刻の施し方の一例を示す図である。 For example, ear engraving is applied to each of the plurality of pigs 80, and the identification information acquisition unit 25 may acquire the identification information of the pig 80 by detecting the ear engraving reflected in the first image. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of how to apply ear engraving.
　図１５に示されるように、耳刻は、耳の端部に切り欠きを形成することを意味する。切り欠きの数及び位置によって豚８０を識別することができる。識別情報取得部２５は、第一画像に映る耳刻の位置及び数を画像処理（例えば、輪郭抽出処理）によって特定し、豚８０の識別情報を取得することができる。 As shown in FIG. 15, ear engraving means forming a notch at the end of the ear. The pig 80 can be identified by the number and position of the notches. The identification information acquisition unit 25 can identify the position and number of ear stamps appearing in the first image by image processing (for example, contour extraction processing) and acquire the identification information of the pig 80.
　また、識別情報取得部２５は、第一画像に映る豚８０の顔認識処理を行うことにより、当該豚８０の識別情報を取得してもよい。この場合、豚房７０内の複数の豚８０のそれぞれの顔画像があらかじめ記憶部２４に基準顔画像として記憶される。基準顔画像は、識別情報と対応付けて記憶される。 Further, the identification information acquisition unit 25 may acquire the identification information of the pig 80 by performing the face recognition process of the pig 80 shown in the first image. In this case, each face image of the plurality of pigs 80 in the pig bunch 70 is stored in the storage unit 24 in advance as a reference face image. The reference face image is stored in association with the identification information.
　識別情報取得部２５は、第一画像に映る豚８０の顔画像と、記憶部２４に記憶された複数の基準顔画像のそれぞれとを比較し、最も類似する基準顔画像に対応付けられた識別情報を、第一画像に映る豚８０の識別情報として取得することができる。 The identification information acquisition unit 25 compares the face image of the pig 80 reflected in the first image with each of the plurality of reference face images stored in the storage unit 24, and identifies the identification associated with the most similar reference face image. The information can be acquired as the identification information of the pig 80 shown in the first image.
　また、識別情報取得部２５は、第一画像に映る豚８０のシルエットを検出することにより豚８０の識別情報を取得してもよい。ここでのシルエットは、豚８０の全体のシルエットではなく、鼻、目、頭部（顔）の輪郭、尻尾、耳、または、角（対象が角を有する動物である場合）などの体の特定部位の形状を意味する。この場合、豚房７０内の複数の豚８０のそれぞれの特定部位のシルエットがあらかじめ記憶部２４に基準シルエットとして記憶される。基準シルエットは、識別情報と対応付けて記憶される。 Further, the identification information acquisition unit 25 may acquire the identification information of the pig 80 by detecting the silhouette of the pig 80 reflected in the first image. The silhouette here is not the overall silhouette of the pig 80, but the identification of the body such as the nose, eyes, head (face) contour, tail, ears, or horns (if the subject is an animal with horns). It means the shape of the part. In this case, the silhouette of each specific portion of the plurality of pigs 80 in the pig bunch 70 is stored in advance in the storage unit 24 as a reference silhouette. The reference silhouette is stored in association with the identification information.
　識別情報取得部２５は、第一画像に映る豚８０の特定部位のシルエットを画像処理（例えば、輪郭抽出処理）によって検出する。識別情報取得部２５は、検出したシルエットと、記憶部２４に記憶された複数の基準シルエットのそれぞれとを比較し、最も類似する基準シルエットに対応付けられた識別情報を、第一画像に映る豚８０の識別情報として取得することができる。 The identification information acquisition unit 25 detects the silhouette of a specific part of the pig 80 shown in the first image by image processing (for example, contour extraction processing). The identification information acquisition unit 25 compares the detected silhouette with each of the plurality of reference silhouettes stored in the storage unit 24, and displays the identification information associated with the most similar reference silhouette in the first image. It can be acquired as 80 identification information.
　［効果等］
　以上説明したように、動物情報管理システム１００は、豚房７０内に滞在する複数の豚８０のそれぞれの位置情報が当該豚８０の属性情報と対応づけて記憶された記憶部３１を備えるサーバ３０と、特定の豚８０の属性情報を指定する要求情報をサーバ３０に送信し、特定の豚８０の位置情報をサーバ３０から取得する通信部４３と、取得された特定の豚８０の位置情報に基づいて、特定の豚８０の位置を豚房７０内において提示する提示制御部４２とを備える。動物情報管理システム１００は、提示システムの一例であり、豚房７０内は、飼育現場の一例であり、豚８０は、家畜の一例である。 [Effects, etc.]
As described above, the animal information management system 100 is a server 30 including a storage unit 31 in which the position information of each of the plurality of pigs 80 staying in the pig bunch 70 is stored in association with the attribute information of the pig 80. To the communication unit 43 that sends request information for specifying the attribute information of the specific pig 80 to the server 30 and acquires the position information of the specific pig 80 from the server 30, and the acquired position information of the specific pig 80. Based on this, a presentation control unit 42 that presents the position of a specific pig 80 in the pig bunch 70 is provided. The animal information management system 100 is an example of a presentation system, the inside of the pig cell 70 is an example of a breeding site, and the pig 80 is an example of livestock.
　このような動物情報管理システム１００は、豚房７０内で作業を行う飼育者等が豚８０の個体を識別することを支援することができる。 Such an animal information management system 100 can support a breeder or the like working in the pig bunch 70 to identify an individual of the pig 80.
　また、例えば、動物情報管理システム１００は、さらに、豚房７０内を撮像するカメラ４４と、撮像された豚房７０内を画像として表示する表示部４６とを備える。提示制御部４２は、取得された特定の豚８０の位置情報に基づいて、画像に映る特定の豚８０の位置を、画像に関する処理を行うことにより提示する。 Further, for example, the animal information management system 100 further includes a camera 44 that images the inside of the pig bunch 70, and a display unit 46 that displays the inside of the imaged pig bunch 70 as an image. The presentation control unit 42 presents the position of the specific pig 80 reflected in the image by performing processing on the image based on the acquired position information of the specific pig 80.
　このような動物情報管理システム１００は、画像の提示により、豚房７０内で作業を行う飼育者等が豚８０の個体を識別することを支援することができる。 Such an animal information management system 100 can support a breeder or the like working in the pig bunch 70 to identify an individual of the pig 80 by presenting an image.
　また、例えば、提示制御部４２は、画像に映る特定の豚８０の位置を、画像にオブジェクトを重畳することにより提示する。 Further, for example, the presentation control unit 42 presents the position of the specific pig 80 reflected in the image by superimposing an object on the image.
　このような動物情報管理システム１００は、オブジェクトが重畳された画像の提示により、豚房７０内で作業を行う飼育者等が豚８０の個体を識別することを支援することができる。 Such an animal information management system 100 can support a breeder or the like working in the pig bunch 70 to identify an individual pig 80 by presenting an image on which objects are superimposed.
　また、例えば、提示制御部４２は、画像に映る特定の豚８０の位置を、画像に映る特定の豚８０の色を変更することにより提示する。 Further, for example, the presentation control unit 42 presents the position of the specific pig 80 shown in the image by changing the color of the specific pig 80 shown in the image.
　このような動物情報管理システム１００は、特定の豚８０の色が変更された画像の提示により、豚房７０内で作業を行う飼育者等が豚８０の個体を識別することを支援することができる。 Such an animal information management system 100 can support a breeder or the like working in the pig bunches 70 to identify an individual pig 80 by presenting an image in which the color of a specific pig 80 is changed. it can.
　また、例えば、提示装置４０ｂは、さらに、ユーザの視野内にオブジェクトを重畳表示する表示部４６ｂを備える。提示装置４０ｂの提示制御部は、ユーザが飼育現場を視認しているときに、表示部４６ｂに、取得された特定の豚８０の位置情報に基づいて定まる位置にオブジェクトを重畳表示させることにより、特定の豚８０の位置を提示する。 Further, for example, the presentation device 40b further includes a display unit 46b that superimposes and displays an object in the user's field of view. The presentation control unit of the presentation device 40b causes the display unit 46b to superimpose and display the object at a position determined based on the acquired position information of the specific pig 80 when the user is visually recognizing the breeding site. The position of a specific pig 80 is presented.
　このような動物情報管理システム１００は、ユーザの視野内にオブジェクトを重畳表示することにより、豚房７０内で作業を行う飼育者等が豚８０の個体を識別することを支援することができる。 Such an animal information management system 100 can assist a breeder or the like working in the pig bunch 70 to identify an individual of the pig 80 by superimposing and displaying the object in the user's field of view.
　また、例えば、提示制御部４２は、取得された特定の豚８０の位置情報に基づいて、豚房７０内に設置された照明装置５０に特定の豚８０に選択的に光を照射させることにより、特定の豚８０の位置を提示する。 Further, for example, the presentation control unit 42 causes the lighting device 50 installed in the pig bunch 70 to selectively irradiate the specific pig 80 with light based on the acquired position information of the specific pig 80. , Presents the location of a particular pig 80.
　このような動物情報管理システム１００は、豚房７０内に実在する特定の豚８０に選択的に光を照射することにより、豚房７０内で作業を行う飼育者等が豚８０の個体を識別することを支援することができる。 In such an animal information management system 100, by selectively irradiating a specific pig 80 existing in the pig bunches 70 with light, a breeder or the like working in the pig bunches 70 identifies an individual pig 80. Can help you do.
　また、提示装置４０は、豚房７０内に滞在する複数の豚８０のそれぞれの位置情報が当該豚８０の属性情報と対応づけて記憶された記憶部３１を備えるサーバ３０に、特定の豚８０の属性情報を指定する要求情報を送信し、特定の豚８０の位置情報をサーバ３０から取得する通信部４３と、取得された特定の豚８０の位置情報に基づいて、特定の豚８０の位置を豚房７０内において提示する提示制御部４２とを備える。豚房７０内は、飼育現場の一例であり、豚８０は、家畜の一例である。 Further, the presentation device 40 is a specific pig 80 in a server 30 including a storage unit 31 in which the position information of each of the plurality of pigs 80 staying in the pig bunch 70 is stored in association with the attribute information of the pig 80. The position of the specific pig 80 based on the communication unit 43 that transmits the request information that specifies the attribute information of the specific pig 80 and acquires the position information of the specific pig 80 from the server 30 and the acquired position information of the specific pig 80. Is provided with a presentation control unit 42 that presents the above in the pig bunch 70. The inside of the pig bunch 70 is an example of a breeding site, and the pig 80 is an example of livestock.
　このような提示装置４０は、豚房７０内で作業を行う飼育者等が豚８０の個体を識別することを支援することができる。 Such a presentation device 40 can support a breeder or the like working in the pig bunch 70 to identify an individual of the pig 80.
　また、提示装置４０などのコンピュータが実行する提示方法は、豚房７０内に滞在する複数の豚８０のそれぞれの位置情報が当該豚８０の属性情報と対応づけて記憶された記憶部３１を備えるサーバ３０に、特定の豚８０の属性情報を指定する要求情報を送信し、特定の豚８０の位置情報をサーバ３０から取得し、取得された特定の豚８０の位置情報に基づいて、特定の豚８０の位置を豚房７０内において提示する。豚房７０内は、飼育現場の一例であり、豚８０は、家畜の一例である。 Further, the presentation method executed by a computer such as the presentation device 40 includes a storage unit 31 in which the position information of each of the plurality of pigs 80 staying in the pig bunch 70 is stored in association with the attribute information of the pig 80. Request information for specifying the attribute information of the specific pig 80 is transmitted to the server 30, the position information of the specific pig 80 is acquired from the server 30, and the specific pig 80 is based on the acquired position information of the specific pig 80. The position of the pig 80 is presented in the pig bunch 70. The inside of the pig bunch 70 is an example of a breeding site, and the pig 80 is an example of livestock.
　このような提示方法は、豚房７０内で作業を行う飼育者等が豚８０の個体を識別することを支援することができる。 Such a presentation method can support a breeder or the like working in the pig bunch 70 to identify an individual of the pig 80.
　（その他の実施の形態）
　以上、実施の形態について説明したが、本発明は、上記実施の形態に限定されるものではない。 (Other embodiments)
Although the embodiments have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments.
　例えば、動物情報管理システムは、豚房内の豚の情報を管理したが、牛などの豚以外の家畜の情報を管理してもよい。また、動物情報管理システムが屋内で用いられることは必須ではなく、牧場（飼育現場の別の一例）などの屋外で用いられてもよい。 For example, the animal information management system manages information on pigs in a pig cell, but information on livestock other than pigs such as cows may be managed. Further, it is not essential that the animal information management system is used indoors, and it may be used outdoors such as a ranch (another example of a breeding site).
　また、サーバの記憶部に豚の位置情報と識別情報とを対応付けて記憶する方法は、上記実施の形態で説明された方法に限定されない。例えば、識別タグに識別情報（ＩＤ）を含むＲＦＩＤタグが埋め込まれ、情報処理装置がＲＦＩＤタグを用いたリアルタイム位置検出を行い、識別情報及び位置情報を適宜サーバの記憶部にアップロードしてもよい。 Further, the method of associating and storing the pig position information and the identification information in the storage unit of the server is not limited to the method described in the above embodiment. For example, an RFID tag containing identification information (ID) may be embedded in the identification tag, the information processing device may perform real-time position detection using the RFID tag, and the identification information and location information may be appropriately uploaded to the storage unit of the server. ..
　また、上記実施の形態において、特定の処理部が実行する処理を別の処理部が実行してもよい。また、複数の処理の順序が変更されてもよいし、複数の処理が並行して実行されてもよい。 Further, in the above embodiment, another processing unit may execute the processing executed by the specific processing unit. Further, the order of the plurality of processes may be changed, or the plurality of processes may be executed in parallel.
　また、上記実施の形態において、各構成要素は、各構成要素に適したソフトウェアプログラムを実行することによって実現されてもよい。各構成要素は、ＣＰＵまたはプロセッサなどのプログラム実行部が、ハードディスクまたは半導体メモリなどの記録媒体に記録されたソフトウェアプログラムを読み出して実行することによって実現されてもよい。 Further, in the above embodiment, each component may be realized by executing a software program suitable for each component. Each component may be realized by a program execution unit such as a CPU or a processor reading and executing a software program recorded on a recording medium such as a hard disk or a semiconductor memory.
　また、各構成要素は、ハードウェアによって実現されてもよい。例えば、制御部などの構成要素は、回路（または集積回路）でもよい。これらの回路は、全体として１つの回路を構成してもよいし、それぞれ別々の回路でもよい。また、これらの回路は、それぞれ、汎用的な回路でもよいし、専用の回路でもよい。 In addition, each component may be realized by hardware. For example, a component such as a control unit may be a circuit (or an integrated circuit). These circuits may form one circuit as a whole, or may be separate circuits from each other. Further, each of these circuits may be a general-purpose circuit or a dedicated circuit.
　また、本発明の全般的または具体的な態様は、システム、装置、方法、集積回路、コンピュータプログラムまたはコンピュータ読み取り可能なＣＤ－ＲＯＭなどの記録媒体で実現されてもよい。また、システム、装置、方法、集積回路、コンピュータプログラム及び記録媒体の任意な組み合わせで実現されてもよい。 Further, general or specific aspects of the present invention may be realized by a recording medium such as a system, an apparatus, a method, an integrated circuit, a computer program, or a computer-readable CD-ROM. Further, it may be realized by any combination of a system, an apparatus, a method, an integrated circuit, a computer program and a recording medium.
　例えば、本発明は、動物情報管理システム（言い換えれば、提示システム。以下同様。）などのコンピュータによって実行される提示方法として実現されてもよいし、提示方法をコンピュータに実行させるためのプログラムとして実現されてもよいし、このようなプログラムが記録されたコンピュータ読み取り可能な非一時的な記録媒体として実現されてもよい。 For example, the present invention may be realized as a presentation method executed by a computer such as an animal information management system (in other words, a presentation system; the same shall apply hereinafter), or as a program for causing the computer to execute the presentation method. It may be implemented as a computer-readable non-temporary recording medium on which such a program is recorded.
　また、上記実施の形態では、動物情報管理システムは、複数の装置によって実現されたが、単一の装置として実現されてもよい。動物情報管理システムが複数の装置によって実現される場合、上記実施の形態で説明された動物情報管理システムが備える構成要素は、複数の装置にどのように振り分けられてもよい。 Further, in the above embodiment, the animal information management system is realized by a plurality of devices, but it may be realized as a single device. When the animal information management system is realized by a plurality of devices, the components included in the animal information management system described in the above embodiment may be distributed to the plurality of devices in any way.
　また、動物情報管理システムは、クライアントサーバシステムとして実現されてもよい。この場合、上記実施の形態において情報処理装置によって行われると説明された処理の一部または全部がサーバによって行われる。 Further, the animal information management system may be realized as a client-server system. In this case, part or all of the processing described to be performed by the information processing apparatus in the above embodiment is performed by the server.
　その他、各実施の形態に対して当業者が思いつく各種変形を施して得られる形態、または、本発明の趣旨を逸脱しない範囲で各実施の形態における構成要素及び機能を任意に組み合わせることで実現される形態も本発明に含まれる。 In addition, it is realized by applying various modifications to each embodiment that can be conceived by those skilled in the art, or by arbitrarily combining the components and functions in each embodiment without departing from the spirit of the present invention. The form is also included in the present invention.
　３０　サーバ
　３１　記憶部
　４０、４０ａ、４０ｂ　提示装置
　４２　提示制御部
　４３　通信部
　４４　カメラ
　４６、４６ｂ　表示部
　５０　照明装置
　８０　豚（家畜）
　１００　動物情報管理システム（提示システム） 30 Server 31 Storage unit 40, 40a, 40b Presentation device 42 Presentation control unit 43 Communication unit 44 Camera 46, 46b Display unit 50 Lighting device 80 Pig (livestock)
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  1. 　飼育現場に滞在する複数の家畜のそれぞれの位置情報が当該家畜の属性情報と対応づけて記憶された記憶部を備えるサーバと、
    　特定の家畜の属性情報を指定する情報を前記サーバに送信し、前記特定の家畜の位置情報を前記サーバから取得する通信部と、
    　取得された前記特定の家畜の位置情報に基づいて、前記特定の家畜の位置を前記飼育現場において提示する提示制御部とを備える
    　提示システム。     A server having a storage unit in which the location information of each of a plurality of livestock staying at the breeding site is stored in association with the attribute information of the livestock.
    A communication unit that transmits information that specifies attribute information of a specific livestock to the server and acquires the position information of the specific livestock from the server.
    A presentation system including a presentation control unit that presents the position of the specific livestock at the breeding site based on the acquired position information of the specific livestock.
  2. 　さらに、
    　前記飼育現場を撮像するカメラと、
    　撮像された前記飼育現場を画像として表示する表示部とを備え、
    　前記提示制御部は、取得された前記特定の家畜の位置情報に基づいて、前記画像に映る前記特定の家畜の位置を、前記画像に関する処理を行うことにより提示する
    　請求項１に記載の提示システム。     further,
    A camera that captures the breeding site and
    It is equipped with a display unit that displays the imaged breeding site as an image.
    The presentation system according to claim 1, wherein the presentation control unit presents the position of the specific livestock reflected in the image based on the acquired position information of the specific livestock by performing processing on the image. ..
  3. 　前記提示制御部は、前記画像に映る前記特定の家畜の位置を、前記画像にオブジェクトを重畳することにより提示する
    　請求項２に記載の提示システム。     The presentation system according to claim 2, wherein the presentation control unit presents the position of the specific livestock reflected in the image by superimposing an object on the image.
  4. 　前記提示制御部は、前記画像に映る前記特定の家畜の位置を、前記画像に映る前記特定の家畜の色を変更することにより提示する
    　請求項２に記載の提示システム。     The presentation system according to claim 2, wherein the presentation control unit presents the position of the specific livestock shown in the image by changing the color of the specific livestock shown in the image.
  5. 　さらに、
    　ユーザの視野内にオブジェクトを重畳表示する表示部を備え、
    　前記提示制御部は、前記ユーザが前記飼育現場を視認しているときに、前記表示部に、取得された前記特定の家畜の位置情報に基づいて定まる位置に前記オブジェクトを重畳表示させることにより、前記特定の家畜の位置を提示する
    　請求項１に記載の提示システム。     further,
    Equipped with a display unit that superimposes and displays objects in the user's field of view
    When the user is visually recognizing the breeding site, the presentation control unit causes the display unit to superimpose and display the object at a position determined based on the acquired position information of the specific livestock. The presentation system according to claim 1, wherein the position of the specific livestock is presented.
  6. 　前記提示制御部は、取得された前記特定の家畜の位置情報に基づいて、前記飼育現場に設置された照明装置に前記特定の家畜に選択的に光を照射させることにより、前記特定の家畜の位置を提示する
    　請求項１に記載の提示システム。     The presentation control unit selectively irradiates the specific livestock with light by the lighting device installed at the breeding site based on the acquired position information of the specific livestock, thereby causing the specific livestock. The presentation system according to claim 1, wherein the position is presented.
  7. 　飼育現場に滞在する複数の家畜のそれぞれの位置情報が当該家畜の属性情報と対応づけて記憶された記憶部を備えるサーバに、特定の家畜の属性情報を指定する情報を送信し、前記特定の家畜の位置情報を前記サーバから取得する通信部と、
    　取得された前記特定の家畜の位置情報に基づいて、前記特定の家畜の位置を前記飼育現場において提示する提示制御部とを備える
    　提示装置。     Information that specifies the attribute information of a specific livestock is transmitted to a server having a storage unit in which the position information of each of the plurality of livestock staying at the breeding site is stored in association with the attribute information of the livestock, and the specific livestock is described. A communication unit that acquires livestock location information from the server,
    A presentation device including a presentation control unit that presents the position of the specific livestock at the breeding site based on the acquired position information of the specific livestock.
  8. 　飼育現場に滞在する複数の家畜のそれぞれの位置情報が当該家畜の属性情報と対応づけて記憶された記憶部を備えるサーバに、特定の家畜の属性情報を指定する情報を送信し、
    　前記特定の家畜の位置情報を前記サーバから取得し、
    　取得された前記特定の家畜の位置情報に基づいて、前記特定の家畜の位置を前記飼育現場において提示する
    　提示方法。     Information that specifies the attribute information of a specific livestock is transmitted to a server having a storage unit in which the position information of each of a plurality of livestock staying at the breeding site is stored in association with the attribute information of the livestock.
    Obtaining the location information of the specific livestock from the server,
    A presentation method for presenting the position of the specific livestock at the breeding site based on the acquired position information of the specific livestock.
  9. 　請求項８に記載の提示方法をコンピュータに実行させるためのプログラム。 A program for causing a computer to execute the presentation method according to claim 8.
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