AUTOMATIC FISH FEEDER USING MICROCONTROLLER AND GSM

Patent Number: PH-1-2018-000175

Patent Title: Automatic Fish Feeder Using Microcontroller and GSM

Description

The invention is an Automatic Fish Feeder Using Microcontroller and GSM. Feeding management for aquaculturists is a problem particularly at an early stage of fish's life cycle. Adjusting the feeding time and feed volume are very crucial for better growth and development of fry. Underfeeding and overfeeding may lead to low production especially in a hatchery.

This technology was developed to automatically dispense the feed. To accomplish this, the feeder is able to receive messages (thru SMS) which command to start the feeding and send messages as well, to confirm that the feeding is done.

​Innovative Features and Benefits:

This technology has a feeding mechanism so that the feeder releases and monitors feed in real-time and it provides a signal that there is a need to replenish feeds. It has improved timeliness and precision operation and reduced labor requirements and minimized losses of feed and drudgery associated with hand feeding. The automatic feeder is portable, inexpensive, and continuous monitoring can be handled without manning the activity. It possesses the following innovative features and benefits:

• Reduces over and underfeeding;
• User friendly;
• Can lodge in a large volume of feed; and
• 100% efficient.

Applications:

The Automatic Fish Feeder Using Microcontroller and GSM are designed to solve the problem from the existing design which leads to a better and proper distribution of fish food thus eliminating waste pellets dissolved in water and therefore reducing the effect of water pollution and further avoiding having unfed fish due to improper food distribution.

The GSM Module is utilized through sending and receiving signals to and from a cellphone while the microcontroller processes the command to release feeds from the feeder and feeder releases and monitor feeds in real-time via text messaging.

Business Development Opportunity:

The target market of this technology includes fishpond/livestock operators, People’s Organizations, non-government organizations (NGOs), and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through the local government units assisting them. This technology can be adopted by aquaculture farmers from milkfish to various species of fish, shrimps, mollusks, and seaweeds.

The feeding device is simple in construction and operation, reliable in operation, and relatively inexpensive to purchase and operate. This solution has a good efficiency in the way it operates and serves as a dependable worker.