Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to IoT based automated internal environment controller for mushroom units.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
At present temperature and humidity alteration in a mushroom cultivation chamber is becoming challenging as climate changing, temperature increases, heat waves increase etc., due to all these environmental constraints mushroom cultivation is become challenging for farmers.
KR101852987B1 The present invention relates to a module-type plant factory system for cultivating high value added mushroom and, more specifically, to a module-type plant system capable of producing high value added mushroom which provides an integrated management service for growth environment by collecting information on growth environment such as temperature, light, humidity, carbon dioxide, air volume, etc. in a cultivation facility, artificially controlling growth environment based on the information, and systematically producing mushroom, and provides optimal cultivation environment by analyzing optimal mushroom cultivation environment with the accumulated information on the growth environment and controlling facilities in the cultivation facility.
RESEARCH GAP: Our system shows all the temperature and humidity data on web and mob app and it automatically runs the humidifier and exhaust also whenever the temperature and humidity level go beyond the preset level.
US20220380271A1 A growth medium for fungus is obtained by: (a) treating a mixture of lignocellulosic biomass and water with at least one oxidizing agent and steam at a temperature in a range of from about 130° C. to about 220° C. for a period from about 5 seconds to about 10 hours; (b) periodically measuring a pH of the mixture for substantially an entire duration of the treating step; and (c) as necessary, based on the pH of the mixture measured in step (b), adjusting the pH of the mixture into a range of from about pH 4.5 to about pH 7.5 by adding a base to the mixture. A method for producing the growth medium for fungi and a method for cultivating fungi are also provided.
RESEARCH GAP: Our system monitors the humidity and temperature and for maintaining it, our system is equipped with humidifier and exhaust.
None of the prior art indicate above either alone or in combination with one another disclose what the present invention has disclosed. This invention relates to IoT based Automated Internal Environment Controller for Mushroom Units.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts, in a simplified format, that are further described in the detailed description of the invention.
This summary is neither intended to identify key or essential inventive concepts of the invention and nor is it intended for determining the scope of the invention.
To further clarify advantages and features of the present invention, a more particular description of the invention will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which is illustrated in the appended drawings. It is appreciated that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope. The invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying drawings.
Fig 1 comprises of external power, node 1, node 2, node n, gateway, cloud server, mob app and web app. It is the overview of our systems architecture. This system monitors and controls the internal temperature and humidity of a mushroom cultivating unit. This system runs on external power. Each node can be installed multiple mushrooms growing units and all the nodes have one single central controlling unit that is gateway. All nodes send the all data to the gateway which sends further through wi-fi to the mob/web app through cloud server.
Fig. 2 is showing the schematic architecture of gateway, it comprises of external power, controlling unit, wi-fi and LoRa. Gateway is responsible for data recognition coming from different nodes and it also responsible for further transmission of data from nodes to the mob/web app. It receives data from different nodes with the help of LoRa and transmits data further to the mob/web app with the help of internet through cloud server.
Fig. 3 comprises of Web App, Mob App, Cloud Server, LoRa, Controlling Unit, Exhaust, Relay Module, Temperature and Humidity Sensor, Water Level Sensor, Humidifier, Water Pump, Water Storage and External Power. It has one controlling unit which receives temperature and humidity data and according to preset temperature and humidity level the controlling unit operates the humidifier and exhaust if temperature and humidity is more than exhaust will start running till it reaches set temperature and humidity level back but if temperature and humidity is low then the controlling unit operate the humidifier and it run till the humidity and temperature reaches preset level. Humidifier is consisting of a water level sensor whenever the water level reaches low the controlling unit start the water pump and fills the humidifier from water storage. All the data fetched by our system can be seen on the dashboard of web app and mob app across the world with the help of LoRa. Through this the operation becomes labor extensive.
Fig. 4 the interface comprises of humidity, temperature, time and date. This figure showing the interface of mob app dashboard where user can see the fetched real-time temperature and humidity data with date and time. Here user can also able to see previous record of temperature and humidity.
Fig. 5 is showing the interface of record o previous humidity and temperature data of mushroom cultivation unit. All this data is stored in cloud server. It is showing all the temperature and humidity data according to date and time as our system records real-time temperature and humidity at every hour.
Fig. 6 showing the interface where user can control manually all the components installed in mushroom cultivation unit. User can operate water pump t fill the humidifier tank, humidifier can be operated through this app whenever internal humidity of mushroom cultivation unit gets too dry and if internal humidity is more in winter or humidity is more than desire the user can switch on the exhaust to reduce humidity and circulate the air.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The illustrated embodiments of the subject matter will be understood by reference to the drawings, wherein like parts are designated by like numerals throughout. The following description is intended only by way of example, and simply illustrates certain selected embodiments of devices, systems, and methods that are consistent with the subject matter as claimed herein, wherein:
FIGURE 1: COMPONENTS
FIGURE 2: SCHEMATIC ARCHITECTURE OF GATEWAY
FIGURE 3: SCHEMATIC ARCHITECTURE NODE
FIGURE 4: INTERFACE OF HUMIDITY, TEMPERATURE, TIME AND DATE
FIGURE 5: INTERFACE OF RECORD OF PREVIOUS HUMIDITY AND TEMPERATURE DATA OF MUSHROOM CULTIVATION UNIT
FIGURE 6: INTERFACE WHERE USER CAN CONTROL MANUALLY ALL THE COMPONENTS INSTALLED IN MUSHROOM CULTIVATION UNIT
The figures depict embodiments of the present subject matter for the purposes of illustration only. A person skilled in the art will easily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the structures and methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The detailed description of various exemplary embodiments of the disclosure is described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the embodiments are described herein in such details as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of details provided herein is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
It is also to be understood that various arrangements may be devised that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, embody the principles of the present disclosure. Moreover, all statements herein reciting principles, aspects, and embodiments of the present disclosure, as well as specific examples, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof.
The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of example embodiments. As used herein, the singular forms “a",” “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises,” “comprising,” “includes” and/or “including,” when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and/or groups thereof.
It should also be noted that in some alternative implementations, the functions/acts noted may occur out of the order noted in the figures. For example, two figures shown in succession may, in fact, be executed concurrently or may sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending upon the functionality/acts involved.
In addition, the descriptions of "first", "second", “third”, and the like in the present invention are used for the purpose of description only, and are not to be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, features defining "first" and "second" may include at least one of the features, either explicitly or implicitly.
Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which example embodiments belong. It will be further understood that terms, e.g., those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein.
Fig 1 comprises of external power, node 1, node 2, node n, gateway, cloud server, mob app and web app. It is the overview of our systems architecture. This system monitors and controls the internal temperature and humidity of a mushroom cultivating unit. This system runs on external power. Each node can be installed multiple mushrooms growing units and all the nodes have one single central controlling unit that is gateway. All nodes send the all data to the gateway which sends further through wi-fi to the mob/web app through cloud server.
Fig. 2 is showing the schematic architecture of gateway, it comprises of external power, controlling unit, wi-fi and LoRa. Gateway is responsible for data recognition coming from different nodes and it also responsible for further transmission of data from nodes to the mob/web app. It receives data from different nodes with the help of LoRa and transmits data further to the mob/web app with the help of internet through cloud server.
Fig. 3 comprises of Web App, Mob App, Cloud Server, LoRa, Controlling Unit, Exhaust, Relay Module, Temperature and Humidity Sensor, Water Level Sensor, Humidifier, Water Pump, Water Storage and External Power. It has one controlling unit which receives temperature and humidity data and according to preset temperature and humidity level the controlling unit operates the humidifier and exhaust if temperature and humidity is more than exhaust will start running till it reaches set temperature and humidity level back but if temperature and humidity is low then the controlling unit operate the humidifier and it run till the humidity and temperature reaches preset level. Humidifier is consisting of a water level sensor whenever the water level reaches low the controlling unit start the water pump and fills the humidifier from water storage. All the data fetched by our system can be seen on the dashboard of web app and mob app across the world with the help of LoRa. Through this the operation becomes labor extensive.
Fig. 4 the interface comprises of humidity, temperature, time and date. This figure showing the interface of mob app dashboard where user can see the fetched real-time temperature and humidity data with date and time. Here user can also able to see previous record of temperature and humidity.
Fig. 5 is showing the interface of record o previous humidity and temperature data of mushroom cultivation unit. All this data is stored in cloud server. It is showing all the temperature and humidity data according to date and time as our system records real-time temperature and humidity at every hour.
Fig. 6 showing the interface where user can control manually all the components installed in mushroom cultivation unit. User can operate water pump t fill the humidifier tank, humidifier can be operated through this app whenever internal humidity of mushroom cultivation unit gets too dry and if internal humidity is more in winter or humidity is more than desire the user can switch on the exhaust to reduce humidity and circulate the air.
An IoT based Automated internal Environment controller for Mushroom units comprises a plurality of Nodes (1, 2, N), External Power (200), Gateway (201), Cloud Server (202), Web App (203), Mob App (204), External Power (300), Controlling Unit (301), Wifi (302), LoRa (303), External Power (10), Temperature and Humidity Sensor (20), Controlling Unit (30), Relay Module (40), Exhaust (50), Humidifier (60), Water Pump (70), Water Storage (80), Relay Module (90), Cloud Server (100), Wifi (101), Web App (102), Mob App (103), Water Level Sensor (104), wherein the nodes are installed multiple mushrooms growing units and all the nodes have one single central controlling unit (30) that is gateway; all nodes send the all data to the gateway which sends further through wi-fi (101) to the mob/web app (102/103) through cloud server (100).
In another embodiment the system runs on external power (10).
In another embodiment the water storage is used for store the water and the water pump is used to fill the water.
ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION
1. It helps in monitoring humidity and temperature level of a mushroom cultivating unit.
2. It helps in easy and timely management of humidity and temperature by our automated system.
3. No need of manual monitoring and manual humidifying of a mushroom unit so it is labour extensive.
4. All the temperature, humidity and water level data od humidifier can be seen on the dashboard of web app and mob app from anywhere in the world.
5. The end user can calibrate the humidifier running time and humidity level according to his need because different mushroom needs different humidity and temperature levels.
, Claims:1. An IoT based Automated internal Environment controller for Mushroom units comprises a plurality of Nodes (1, 2, N), External Power (200), Gateway (201), Cloud Server (202), Web App (203), Mob App (204), External Power (300), Controlling Unit (301), Wifi (302), LoRa (303), External Power (10), Temperature and Humidity Sensor (20), Controlling Unit (30), Relay Module (40), Exhaust (50), Humidifier (60), Water Pump (70), Water Storage (80), Relay Module (90), Cloud Server (100), Wifi (101), Web App (102), Mob App (103), Water Level Sensor (104), wherein the nodes are installed multiple mushrooms growing units and all the nodes have one single central controlling unit (30) that is gateway; all nodes send the all data to the gateway which sends further through wi-fi (101) to the mob/web app (102/103) through cloud server (100).
2. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system runs on external power (10).
3. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the water storage is used for store the water and the water pump is used to fill the water.