Dynamic fishing event display

Abstract

Electronic bite alarm for indicating a fishing event, comprehensive a sensor device for detecting the movement of a fishing line an evaluation unit for evaluating a sensor signal generated by the sensor device, a display unit, characterized by that the evaluation unit is designed to determine the temporal progression of a fishing line's movement during a fishing event from the sensor signal, and to control the display unit to generate a dynamic graphical representation of the fishing event, whereby visual properties of the graphical representation are changed depending on properties of the temporal course of the line movement.

Description

Technical field

[0001] The invention relates to an electronic bite indicator for a fishing rod for detecting and displaying movements of a fishing line, in particular for displaying line movements caused by a fish during a fishing event.

[0002] These types of bite indicators are used particularly in carp fishing and serve to detect movement of the fishing line and indicate it to the user. State of the art

[0003] Electronic bite alarms have been a common feature in angling for many years. Typical bite alarms have a sensor that detects movement of the fishing line, for example, using a line roller with a magnet and reed sensor, or other sensor technologies.

[0004] When a cord movement is detected, known devices usually generate an acoustic signal and often also an additional visual indication, for example by one or more LEDs.

[0005] However, such systems typically only indicate that a line movement has occurred. The temporal progression or dynamics of a fishing event are not displayed to the user.

[0006] Furthermore, bite indicators are known in which movement of the fishing line is signaled by optical displays, for example by LED running indicators or other sequential light displays.

[0007] However, such displays only represent a linear or direction-dependent movement of the line and do not allow a graphical representation of the temporal course of a fishing event on a display unit of the bite indicator.

[0008] Furthermore, systems are known in which parameters of a string movement are determined from a sensor signal, for example a speed of the string movement or a distance traveled by the string.

[0009] These parameters can be displayed on a display unit, for example on a screen.

[0010] Furthermore, bite indicator systems are known in which a detected event is wirelessly transmitted to an external receiver on which a fishing event is displayed.

[0011] A system for automatically recording a fishing event using a camera triggered by a bite indicator is known, for example, from European patent application EP3804513.

[0012] The device described there enables a video recording of a fishing event, but does not provide a representation of the temporal progression of the line movement on the bite indicator itself. Object of the invention

[0013] The invention is therefore based on the objective of providing a bite indicator that enables the user to intuitively grasp the course of a fishing event, in particular the development of line movement during a fishing event.

[0014] In particular, a fishing event should not merely be indicated by a static signal or a single parameter, but should be presented in a way that visualizes the course of the event in a comprehensible manner for the user. Solution to the task

[0015] This problem is solved by a bite indicator having the features of claim 1.

[0016] The invention is based on the finding that a temporal progression of a fishing event can be determined from the sensor signal of a line movement and that this progression can be visualized for the user by means of a dynamic graphical representation.

[0017] For this purpose, an evaluation unit determines a temporal progression of the string movement from the sensor signal and controls a display unit in such a way that visual properties of a graphic representation change depending on this progression.

[0018] This gives the user an intuitive overview of the development of a fishing event. Description of fishing events

[0019] For the purposes of the present invention, a fishing event means a movement of the fishing line caused by a fish.

[0020] Such a fishing event can be, in particular, a so-called run, in which a fish pulls line off the reel.

[0021] Another fishing event can be a so-called drop-back, where the line moves in the opposite direction.

[0022] Definitions of such fishing events are also described, for example, in the European patent application EP3804513. Description of embodiments

[0023] In a preferred embodiment, the bite indicator has a sensor device which detects a movement of the fishing line.

[0024] This can be done, for example, by • a line roller with magnet and reed sensor • a Hall sensor • an optical sensor • or other suitable sensor technologies.

[0025] The signal generated by the sensor device is processed by an evaluation unit.

[0026] The evaluation unit uses this data to determine the temporal progression of the line movement during a fishing event.

[0027] Based on this process, a display unit generates a dynamic graphical representation, the visual properties of which are changed according to the course of the fishing event. Dynamic display

[0028] Dynamic display can be achieved, for example, through a progressive display of a graphic symbol.

[0029] An example of this is a symbol or arrow whose position or number is changed during a fishing event.

[0030] The display can, for example, include a sequence of several display states that reflect the course of a fishing event. Alternative forms of representation

[0031] The dynamic presentation of a fishing event can be done in different ways.

[0032] In one embodiment, the development of the cord movement is indicated by a progressive display of a symbol, for example an arrow moving across the display.

[0033] In other embodiments, the representation can be achieved, for example, by: • a change in the number of displayed graphic elements • a change in the size or shape of a graphic element • a change in the brightness or size of a representation • a change in the position of a graphic element on the display unit • an animation of several graphic elements.

[0034] The graphical representation can also be implemented as a bar graph, symbol sequence, pixel pattern, movement of a graphical element, or other suitable visual representation.

[0035] Crucially, the visual representation changes depending on the temporal progression of the line movement, allowing the user to intuitively grasp the development of a fishing event. Activity states

[0036] In another embodiment, the evaluation unit classifies the string movement into several activity states.

[0037] Such activity states can, for example, represent different intensities of a fishing event.

[0038] Examples include: • low activity • moderate activity • high activity • Run.

[0039] The graphical representation can be adjusted depending on the respective activity state. Acoustic signals

[0040] In another embodiment, the bite indicator has an acoustic signaling device.

[0041] The sequence of tones can also be adjusted depending on the course of the fishing event or the respective state of activity.

[0042] Graphical representation and acoustic signals can be synchronized. Display unit

[0043] The display unit may in particular include a graphic display, for example an OLED display, an LCD display or another suitable display device. Integration with video recordings

[0044] In another embodiment, parameters of a fishing event can be provided to a camera device or an evaluation unit connected to it.

[0045] These parameters can be displayed in conjunction with a video recording.

[0046] An example of a system for automatically recording a video of a fishing event is described in European patent application EP3804513.

[0047] By combining such a system with the present invention, a fishing event can be displayed both visually on the bite indicator and within a video recording. Variant clause

[0048] The embodiments described above serve only to illustrate the invention.

[0049] It is evident to the expert that numerous changes and modifications are possible without leaving the scope of protection of the claims.

[0050] In particular, individual features of the described embodiments can be combined with one another or replaced by technically equivalent means.

[0051] Furthermore, the invention is not limited to the graphic representations or display forms shown.

[0052] Likewise, the invention is not limited to a specific sensor technology.

[0053] The invention can also be used in conjunction with other devices or systems, in particular with receivers, camera devices or mobile terminals.

[0054] The scope of protection of the invention is therefore determined exclusively by the patent claims. Description of the characters Fig. 1 Fig. Figure 1 schematically shows an exemplary representation of a fishing event on a display unit of an electronic bite indicator according to an embodiment of the invention. In the illustrated embodiment, the movement of a fishing line is visualized by a graphic representation in the form of an arrow. The arrow is animated on the display unit, moving across the screen in a predefined direction. The arrow's movement can be displayed continuously or repeatedly. The speed of the displayed movement can be adjusted based on the characteristics of the detected line movement. In particular, the animation speed can be adapted to the line movement speed detected by a sensor. This provides the user with a visual representation of the progress of a fishing session. Fig. 2 Fig. Figure 2 schematically shows another embodiment of a graphic representation of a fishing event on the display unit of an electronic bite indicator. In this embodiment, an additional direction of the cord movement is shown. An initial indication can be a line pull in a first direction, for example a so-called run, represented by an upward-pointing arrow. A second indicator can show a cord movement in the opposite direction, for example a so-called drop-back, by means of a downward-pointing arrow. The direction can be displayed in particular depending on a sensor signal generated by a sensor device. Fig. 3 Fig. Figure 3 schematically shows an exemplary system architecture of an electronic bite indicator according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0055] The movement of a fishing line is first detected by a sensor device.

[0056] The sensor device can, for example, include a line roller with a sensor to detect movement of the fishing line.

[0057] The sensor device generates a sensor signal which is transmitted to an evaluation unit.

[0058] The evaluation unit is designed to determine a fishing event and a temporal progression of the line movement from the sensor signal.

[0059] Based on this evaluation, the evaluation unit controls a display unit on which a graphical representation of the fishing event is generated.

[0060] The graphical representation can have, in particular, the following properties: • an animation of a graphic element • a direction indicator of the cord movement • a change in the intensity or speed of the display

[0061] Additionally, the evaluation unit can control an acoustic signaling device.

[0062] The acoustic signal can also be modified depending on the properties of the detected cord movement, especially with regard to • Tone frequency • Tone sequence • Signal intensity.

[0063] This allows the user to experience a fishing event both visually and audibly. QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0000] This list of documents cited by the applicant was automatically generated and is included solely for the reader's convenience. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature

[0000] EP 3804513 [0011, 0022, 0046]

Claims

[1] Electronic bite indicator for indicating a fishing event, comprising a sensor device for detecting the movement of a fishing line an evaluation unit for evaluating a sensor signal generated by the sensor device, a display unit, characterized by , that the evaluation unit is designed to determine the temporal progression of a fishing line's movement during a fishing event from the sensor signal, and to control the display unit to generate a dynamic graphical representation of the fishing event, whereby visual properties of the graphical representation are changed depending on properties of the temporal course of the line movement. [2] Bite indicator according to claim 1, characterized by that the graphic representation includes an animation of a symbol or graphic element. [3] Bite indicator according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the evaluation unit classifies the sensor signal into several activity states of the cord movement. [4] Bite indicator according to claim 3, characterized by , that the graphical representation is adjusted depending on the detected activity state. [5] Bite indicator according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that an acoustic signaling device is provided, the sequence of tones of which also depends on the activity state of the cord movement. [6] Bite indicator according to claim 5, characterized by , that graphical representation and acoustic signals are synchronously adjusted. [7] Bite indicator according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the graphic representation shows the direction of the string movement. [8] Bite indicator according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat the display unit includes a graphic display, in particular an OLED display. [9] Bite indicator according to claim 8, characterized by that the graphical representation includes a progressive display of a symbol. [10] Bite indicator according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that parameters of the line movement determined during a fishing event are made available to a camera device or an evaluation unit connected to it for display in conjunction with a video recording.

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