Description:BACKGROUND
Field of Invention
[001] Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a system for monitoring eggs in an egg hatcher and particularly to a system for monitoring and remotely controlling an egg hatcher.
Description of Related Art
[002] The poultry industry is a vital sector of agriculture, providing a significant portion of the world’s protein supply. Egg hatching is a critical phase in poultry farming, demanding precise environmental conditions and attentive care for optimal hatch rates. Traditional methods of monitoring and controlling egg hatchers involve manual intervention, which can be labor-intensive and prone to human error.
[003] There is thus a need for an improved and advanced system for monitoring and remotely controlling an egg hatcher that can administer the aforementioned limitations in a more efficient manner.
SUMMARY
[004] Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide a system for monitoring and remotely controlling an egg hatcher. The system comprising: a temperature sensor arranged inside of the egg hatcher, and adapted to measure a temperature level inside of the egg hatcher. The system further comprising: a humidity sensor arranged inside of the egg hatcher, and adapted to measure a humidity level inside of the egg hatcher. The system further comprising: a computing unit communicatively connected to the temperature sensor and the humidity sensor. The computing unit is configured to: receive the measured temperature level and the humidity level inside of the egg hatcher from the temperature sensor and the humidity sensor respectively; compare the received temperature level and the humidity level with a first safe range and a second safe range respectively; and actuate a first relay to activate a fan and actuate a second relay to activate a bulb when the temperature level and the humidity level deviate from the first safe range and the second safe range respectively.
[005] Embodiments of the present invention may provide a number of advantages depending on their particular configuration. First, embodiments of the present application may provide a system for monitoring and remotely controlling an egg hatcher.
[006] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a system for monitoring and remotely controlling an egg hatcher that is implantable in already-known hatchers.
[007] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a system for monitoring and remotely controlling an egg hatcher that is understandable and easy to use.
[008] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a system for monitoring and remotely controlling an egg hatcher that is easy to maintain.
[009] These and other advantages will be apparent from the present application of the embodiments described herein.
[0010] The preceding is a simplified summary to provide an understanding of some embodiments of the present invention. This summary is neither an extensive nor exhaustive overview of the present invention and its various embodiments. The summary presents selected concepts of the embodiments of the present invention in a simplified form as an introduction to the more detailed description presented below. As will be appreciated, other embodiments of the present invention are possible utilizing, alone or in combination, one or more of the features set forth above or described in detail below.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0011] The above and still further features and advantages of embodiments of the present invention will become apparent upon consideration of the following detailed description of embodiments thereof, especially when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and wherein:
[0012] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of a system for monitoring and remotely controlling an egg hatcher, according to an embodiment of the present invention; and
[0013] FIG. 2 depicts a flowchart of a method for monitoring and remotely controlling an egg hatcher, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0014] The headings used herein are for organizational purposes only and are not meant to be used to limit the scope of the description or the claims. As used throughout this application, the word "may" is used in a permissive sense (i.e., meaning having the potential to), rather than the mandatory sense (i.e., meaning must). Similarly, the words “include”, “including”, and “includes” mean including but not limited to. To facilitate understanding, like reference numerals have been used, where possible, to designate like elements common to the figures. Optional portions of the figures may be illustrated using dashed or dotted lines, unless the context of usage indicates otherwise.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0015] The following description includes the preferred best mode of one embodiment of the present invention. It will be clear from this description of the invention that the invention is not limited to these illustrated embodiments but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be seen as illustrative and not limiting. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the scope of the invention as defined in the claims.
[0016] In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms "comprising", "comprises”, and the like (which are synonymous with "including", "having” and "characterized by") may be replaced by the respective partially closed phrases "consisting essentially of", “consists essentially of", and the like or the respective closed phrases "consisting of", "consists of”, the like.
[0017] As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” designate both the singular and the plural, unless expressly stated to designate the singular only.
[0018] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of a system 100 for monitoring and remotely controlling an egg hatcher 102, according to an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, the egg hatcher 102 may be adapted to incubate eggs. The egg hatcher 102 may further be adapted to hatch the incubated eggs, in an embodiment of the present invention. According to embodiments of the present invention, the system 100 may comprise a temperature sensor 104, a humidity sensor 106, a computing unit 108, a first relay 110, a fan 112, a second relay 114, a bulb 116, a sound unit 118, a display unit 120, a power source 122, a communication unit 124, a cloud server 126, and a user device 128.
[0019] In an embodiment of the present invention, the temperature sensor 104 may be arranged inside the egg hatcher 102. The temperature sensor 104 may be adapted to measure a temperature level inside of the egg hatcher 102, in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0020] In an embodiment of the present invention, the humidity sensor 106 may be arranged inside the egg hatcher 102. The humidity sensor 106 may be adapted to measure a humidity level inside of the egg hatcher 102, in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0021] In an embodiment of the present invention, the computing unit 108 may be connected to the temperature sensor 104 and to the humidity sensor 106. The computing unit 108 may be configured to: receive the measured temperature level and the humidity level inside of the egg hatcher 102 from the temperature sensor 104 and the humidity sensor 106 respectively. The computing unit 108 may be configured to compare the received temperature level and the humidity level with a first safe range and a second safe range respectively. The computing unit 108 may further be configured to actuate the first relay 110 to activate the fan 112 and actuate the second relay 114 to activate the bulb 116 when the temperature level and the humidity level may deviate from the first safe range and the second safe range respectively.
[0022] The computing unit 108 may further be configured to execute computer-executable instructions to generate an output relating to the system 100. According to embodiments of the present invention, the computing unit 108 may be, but not limited to, a Programmable Logic Control (PLC) unit, a microprocessor, a development board, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the computing unit 108 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0023] In an embodiment of the present invention, the sound unit 118 may be configured to alert a user when any of the temperature levels or the humidity level may deviate from the first safe range or the second safe range respectively. According to embodiments of the present invention, the sound unit 118 may be, but not limited to, an alarm, a speaker, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the sound unit 118 may be a buzzer. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the sound unit 118, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0024] In an embodiment of the present invention, the display unit 120 may be adapted to display the measured temperature level and the humidity level inside of the egg hatcher 102. According to embodiments of the present invention, the display unit 120 maybe, but not limited to, a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), a Light Emitting Diode (LED) display, an Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) display, and so forth. Further, the display unit 120 may feature a backlight that may be turned on and/or turned off based on a requirement. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the display unit 120 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0025] In an embodiment of the present invention, the power source 122 may be adapted to supply operational power to the computing unit 108. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the power source 122 may be a battery.
[0026] In an embodiment of the present invention, the battery may be rechargeable. In another embodiment of the present invention, the battery may be a non-rechargeable battery. According to embodiments of the present invention, the battery may be of any composition such as, but not limited to, a Nickel-Cadmium battery, a Nickel-Metal Hydride battery, a Zinc-Carbon battery, a Lithium-Ion battery, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any composition of the battery, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0027] In an embodiment of the present invention, the communication unit 124 may be adapted to transmit the measured temperature level and the humidity level inside of the egg hatcher 102 to the user device 128. The communication unit 124 may transmit the measured temperature level and the humidity level inside of the egg hatcher 102 to the user device 128 though the cloud server 126, in an embodiment of the present invention. According to embodiments of the present invention, the communication unit 124 may be, but not limited to, a Wi-Fi communication unit, a Bluetooth communication unit, a millimeter waves communication unit, an Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) communication unit, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the communication unit 124 may be a Wireless-Fidelity (Wi-Fi) enabled ZigBee module. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the communication unit 124, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0028] The user device 128 may be, but not limited to, a personal computer, a consumer device, and alike. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the user device 128 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0029] In an embodiment of the present invention, the personal computer may be, but not limited to, a desktop, a server, a laptop, and alike. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the personal computer including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0030] Further, in an embodiment of the present invention, the consumer device may be, but not limited to, a tablet, a mobile phone, a notebook, a netbook, a smartphone, a wearable device, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the consumer device including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0031] FIG. 2 depicts a flowchart of a method 200 for monitoring and remotely controlling the egg hatcher 102 using the system 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0032] At step 202, the system 100 may receive the measured temperature level from the temperature sensor 104.
[0033] At step 204, the system 100 may compare the received temperature level with the first safe range. Upon comparison, if the received temperature level deviates from the first safe range, then the method 200 may continue to a a step 206. Else, the method 200 may proceed to a step 208.
[0034] At step 208, the system 100 may actuate the first relay 110 to activate the fan 112.
[0035] At step 210, the system 100 may receive the measured humidity level from the humidity sensor 106.
[0036] At step 212, the system 100 may compare the received humidity level with the second safe range. Upon comparison, if the received humidity level deviates from the second safe range, then the method 200 may continue to a step 214. Else, the method 200 may conclude.
[0037] At step 214, the system 100 may actuate the second relay 114 to activate the bulb 116.
[0038] While the invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and various embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not to be limited to the disclosed embodiments, but on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the scope of the appended claims.
[0039] This written description uses examples to disclose the invention, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the invention, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods. The patentable scope of the invention is defined in the claims, and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements within substantial differences from the literal languages of the claims. , Claims:CLAIMS
I/We Claim:
1. A system (100) for monitoring and remotely controlling an egg hatcher (102), the system (100) comprising:
a temperature sensor (104) arranged inside of the egg hatcher (102), and adapted to measure a temperature level inside of the egg hatcher (102);
a humidity sensor (106) arranged inside of the egg hatcher (102), and adapted to measure a humidity level inside of the egg hatcher (102);
a computing unit (108) communicatively connected to the temperature sensor (104) and to the humidity sensor (106), characterised in that the computing unit (108) is configured to:
receive the measured temperature level and the humidity level inside of the egg hatcher (102) from the temperature sensor (104) and the humidity sensor (106) respectively;
compare the received temperature level and the humidity level with a first safe range and a second safe range respectively; and
actuate a first relay (110) to activate a fan (112) and actuate a second relay (114) to activate a bulb (116) when the temperature level and the humidity level deviate from the first safe range and the second safe range respectively.
2. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the computing unit (108) is configured to activate a sound unit (118) when any of the temperature levels or the humidity levels deviate from the first safe range or the second safe range respectively.
3. The system (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the sound unit (118) is a buzzer.
4. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprising a power source (122) to supply operational power to the computing unit (108).
5. The system (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the power source (122) is a battery.
6. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprising a communication unit (124) adapted to transmit the measured temperature level and the humidity level inside of the egg hatcher (102) to a user device (128).
7. The system (100) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the communication unit (124) is connected to the user device (128) through a cloud server (126).
8. The system (100) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the communication unit (124) is a Wireless-Fidelity (Wi-Fi) enabled ZigBee module.
9. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprising a display unit (120) adapted to display the measured temperature level and the humidity level inside of the egg hatcher (102).
10. The system (100) as claimed in claim 9, wherein the display unit (120) is a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD).
Date: November 23, 2023
Place: Noida

Dr. Keerti Gupta
Agent for the Applicant
(IN/PA-1529)