Information processing device, fishing reel, and program

Abstract

The invention provides an information processing device capable of providing more useful information related to the speed of a fishing line. Specifically, the present invention is provided with: a use ratio information calculation means (174) for acquiring rotation speed information relating to the rotation speed of a reel from a fishing reel, and calculating use ratio information relating to the use ratio for each speed region relating to a fishing line from the rotation speed information; and a display means (176) capable of hierarchically displaying rotation speed information for display obtained on the basis of the rotation speed information together with the use ratio information. As a result, rotation speed information relating to the reel and a history (use history) of the use ratio can be displayed. Therefore, the user can grasp how much the speed region used by himself is in use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to an information processing device, a fishing reel, and a program that can be used in a fishing-related information provision system. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, technologies for remotely operating fishing reels have existed, such as those disclosed in Patent Documents 1 and 2. In Patent Document 1 (paragraph 0044), Figure 6 In patent document 2, it is described that automatic winding (E) and speed adjustment (F1, F2) are displayed in the image. In patent document 3, it is described that if a liquid crystal image is also set on the remote control device and the winding depth and winding speed are displayed, the reaction of the fish school detector can be responded to quickly.

[0003] Patent documents Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2016-073270 Patent Document 2: Japanese Utility Model Registration No. 3160954 Summary of the Invention

[0004] However, the speed of the fishing line, such as its reel-in speed and release speed (also known as "sinking speed"), is a factor that affects fishing results. Therefore, in order to help anglers improve their fishing success, it is desirable to provide users with more useful information related to the speed of the fishing line.

[0005] The present invention addresses the technical issues described above, and the technical problem to be solved is to provide a more useful information processing device, fishing reel, and program that provides information related to the speed of the fishing line.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides an information processing device, characterized in that it comprises: using a ratio information calculation unit to obtain rotation speed information related to the rotation speed of a fishing reel from a fishing reel, and calculating usage ratio information related to the usage ratio of each speed region associated with the fishing line from the rotation speed information; The display unit is capable of displaying the rotational speed information obtained based on the rotational speed information together with the usage ratio information in a hierarchical manner. Furthermore, the present invention is a fishing reel, characterized in that it comprises: using a ratio information calculation unit to obtain rotation speed information related to the rotation speed of the reel, and calculating the usage ratio information related to the usage ratio of each speed range associated with the fishing line from the rotation speed information; The display unit is capable of displaying the rotational speed information obtained based on the rotational speed information together with the usage ratio information in a hierarchical manner. Furthermore, the present invention is a program characterized in that it enables the computer of the information processing device to perform: Using proportional calculation processing, the rotation speed information related to the rotation speed of the reel is obtained from the fishing reel, and the usage ratio information involved in each speed range related to the fishing line is calculated from the rotation speed information. The display processing involves displaying the speed information for display based on the speed information together with the usage ratio information in a hierarchical manner.

[0007] The invention of the aforementioned information processing device, fishing reel, and program can provide more useful information related to the speed of the fishing line. Attached Figure Description

[0008] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating the general structure of a phishing information providing system according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 This is a top view showing an example of a fishing reel. Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The image shows a side view of a fishing reel. Figure 4 (a) is a block diagram showing the basic circuit structure of a fishing reel, and (b) is a block diagram showing the functional structure of a fishing reel. Figure 5 This is a schematic representation of a flowchart used to show the processing of proportional information. Figure 6 This is a diagram showing an example of a display on a fishing reel. Figure 7 This is a diagram representing an example of the distribution of a series. Figure 8 These are other examples of charts representing achievements in fishing. Figure 9 This is a diagram illustrating an example of a phishing information provision system that communicates with a server. Figure 10 (a) is a block diagram showing the basic circuit structure of an information processing device, and (b) is a block diagram showing the functional structure of an information processing device. Figure 11 This is a diagram showing an example of a display on an information processing device. Figure 12 This is a diagram showing other examples of displays on an information processing device. Figure 13 This is a diagram showing an example of an information processing device that includes a water depth chart. Figure 14 It means succession Figure 13 The following is a diagram showing an example. Figure 15 It means succession Figure 14 The following is a diagram showing an example. Figure 16 It means succession Figure 15 The following is a diagram showing an example. Figure 17 It means succession Figure 16 The following is a diagram showing an example. Figure 18 It means succession Figure 17 The following is a diagram showing an example. Figure 19 It means succession Figure 18 The following is a diagram showing an example. Figure 20 This is a diagram showing an example of changing the color of a water depth chart. Figure 21 This is a diagram showing an example of a combination of water depth charts and GPS information. Figure 22 This is a diagram illustrating an example of sharing fishing information with others. Figure 23 This is a diagram showing an example of a display related to log information. Figure 24 This is a diagram showing other display examples related to log information. Figure 25 This is a graph showing examples related to the usage rate of fishing tackle. Symbol Explanation 7-Reel; 50-Control unit; 54, 168-Display unit; 58-Speed ​​sensor; 100-Fishing information providing system; 104-Fishing reel; 106-Information processing device; 112, 162-CPU; 121-Operation buttons; 122, 172-Speed ​​information acquisition unit; 124, 174-Usage ratio information calculation unit; 126-Output unit; 128, 178-Fishing result display control unit; 129, 179-Storage unit; 130, 180-Transmission unit; 132, 182- Water depth related numerical display unit; 134, 184 - Water depth related chart display unit; 136, 186, 206 - Speed ​​usage ratio display unit; 138, 188, 208 - Winding speed display unit; 139, 190, 210 - Sinking speed display unit; 144, 194 - Fishing result achievement mark; 146, 196 - Water depth related curve; 150 - Server; 176 - Display unit; 224 - Water depth chart; 228 - Fishing result (fish catch) achievement mark; 252 - Map; 256A~256C - Fishing location mark. Detailed Implementation

[0009] <Overview of the phishing information provision system 100> The embodiments of the information processing device, fishing reel, and program involved in the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Figure 1 The fishing information providing system 100 according to the embodiment is shown. The fishing information providing system 100 provides various fishing-related information to the user. The fishing information providing system 100 is configured to include a fishing rod 102, a fishing reel 104, and an information processing device 106, etc. The fishing reel 104 can be installed on the fishing rod 102 for use.

[0010] Although detailed descriptions follow later, the fishing information providing system 100 of this embodiment transmits information related to the speed of the fishing line from the fishing reel 104 to the information processing device 106. In this embodiment, this is based on the spool 7 (of the fishing reel 104) Figure 2 The information processing device 106 calculates information related to the speed of the fishing line 103 based on the rotational speed information (rotational speed information). Various portable information terminals, such as smartphones, tablets, wearable devices (including smartwatches), and laptop PCs, can be used as the information processing device 106. The information processing device 106 displays either or both of the "reeling speed" when reeling in the fishing rig and the "release speed" (also called "sinking speed," etc.) when releasing the fishing rig. The tiered display divides the rotational speed of the reel 7 into stages and defines each stage as a speed zone. The information processing device 106 does not necessarily divide the speed into stages based on a single fishing session; instead, it calculates and displays the usage ratio (speed usage ratio) of each speed zone within any given period. For any given period, a specific period (including a single fishing session) can be predetermined. Furthermore, the user can also set this.

[0011] <Fishing rod 102 and fishing reel 104> Various products can be used as the fishing rod 102 and the fishing reel 104. In particular, as the fishing reel 104, for example, a drum reel equipped with auxiliary functions (AS function, counter AS function), an electric reel equipped with a motor and AS function (counter AS function), or a manual spinning reel can be used. As the fishing reel 104, other types of reels can also be used as long as they have a display function. In this embodiment, an electric reel equipped with a motor and AS function (counter AS function) is used.

[0012] Figure 2 and Figure 3 This diagram illustrates one configuration example of the fishing reel 104 used in this embodiment. Figure 2 and Figure 3In this context, the forward / backward, left / right, and up / down directions are defined by the arrows. The fishing reel 104 has a reel body 5, which includes left and right side plates 5A and 5B formed by mounting left and right covers 4a and 4b to left and right frames 3a and 3b. A manual handle 6 for reeling is provided on one side plate (right side plate 5B) constituting the reel body 5. Between the left and right side plates 5A and 5B, a rotatable fishing line 103 is supported about a rotation axis, i.e., a spool shaft (not shown). Figure 1 The reel is a spool. In addition, a reel foot 5a for mounting the reel body to the fishing rod is formed between the left and right frames 3a and 3b.

[0013] In addition, in this embodiment, a drive motor (not shown) is maintained between the left and right side plates 5A and 5B on the front side of the spool 7. The spool 7 is driven by the winding operation of the manual handle 6 and the rotation of the drive motor, and is rotated in the fishing line winding direction via a power transmission mechanism (not shown). Furthermore, the fishing reel 104 of this embodiment has a feature that allows the fishing line 103 to be released from the spool 7 during fishing (…). Figure 1 The known force relief mechanism that provides force relief to the rotation of the reel 7 is provided between the reel body 5 and the manual handle 6, and a star-shaped force relief adjustment handle (Star Drag) 22 for adjusting the force relief mechanism is provided.

[0014] Furthermore, a control box 52, serving as a counter box, is provided above the reel 7 between the left and right side plates 5A and 5B constituting the reel body 5. The control box 52 is box-shaped and houses a control unit 50 that controls the drive motor. Figure 4 (a) Inside the control box 52, there is a display unit (in this embodiment, a liquid crystal display unit) 54 that displays various fishing information. In addition, the control box 52 is provided with multiple (in this case, three) operation buttons 121 for setting various information. Here, the display unit 54 may also be a pop-up type with the image flipped upwards.

[0015] The operation button 121 can be pressed by the user's finger and can be used for selecting information (including numerical values) or confirming input. The operation button 121 may have functions such as receiving various information from the user, such as depth information to stop the cast fishing rig 105 at a desired depth.

[0016] Alternatively, the control box 52 can also be configured to be approximately flush with the surfaces of the left and right side plates 5A and 5B constituting the cable reel body 5. Furthermore, Figure 3 The symbol 56 indicates the frame housing that constitutes the control box 52. More specific functions of this control unit 50 will be described later.

[0017] The rotational speed associated with the spool 7 can be measured (detected) using a rotational speed sensor 58. The rotational speed sensor 58 can detect the amount of fishing line 103 wound on the spool. Figure 1 The rotational speed of the drum 7 is measured. The speed sensor 58 can also detect the number of rotations of the drum 7. The speed sensor 58 is mounted on the frame 3a or 3b. In this embodiment, the speed sensor 58 is mounted on the frame 3a. This speed sensor 58 detects the rotational speed of the drum 7 due to the fishing line 103 (…). Figure 1 When the rotation is driven by the release / rewind of the rotating part, the actual rotation speed and direction of rotation can be detected, for example, by a magnet mounted on the rotating part and a magnetic sensor that detects the magnet, and a detection signal is generated. The control unit 50 calculates the rotation speed information and speed usage ratio (or, in some cases, "usage ratio") information based on the detection signal from the speed sensor 58, and displays it on the display unit 54 according to a specified procedure. The display of the rotation speed information and speed usage ratio information will be described later. Alternatively, instead of detecting the rotation speed, the number of rotations can be detected, and then the rotation speed can be calculated from the number of rotations per unit time.

[0018] Furthermore, an operating component 40 for adjusting the output of the drive motor is disposed on the rear portion of the control box 52. This operating component 40 is rotatably supported between the left and right side plates 5A and 5B by a support shaft 41 and is disposed along the rear end edge of the control box 52. The support shaft 41 is disposed substantially parallel to the drum shaft, thereby exposing the operating component 40 to the drum 7 side and enabling it to continue rotating in the vertical direction in addition to the front-back direction.

[0019] Furthermore, the reel body 5 is equipped with a known clutch mechanism that switches the reel 7 to a line winding state / free rotation state. Relatedly, between the left and right side plates 5A and 5B on the rear side of the reel 7, a clutch OFF switching member 32 is provided to switch the power transmission from the manual handle 6 and the drive motor from the ON state to the OFF state, so that it can be operated while pressing the reel 7 with the thumb. Moreover, a clutch ON switching member 33 is provided on the right side plate 5B to switch the power transmission from the OFF state to the ON state.

[0020] Furthermore, a power supply unit 38 for supplying power to the drive motor is provided on the reel body 5. Figure 3 The power supply unit 38 is formed in the lower area of ​​the front side of the left side plate 5A. A removable portable battery (not shown) is installed in the power supply unit 38, or a power supply cable is installed from a battery placed under the feet or a power supply unit set on the fishing boat.

[0021] like Figure 4(a) Schematic illustration shows that the control unit 50 housed within the control box 52 includes a CPU (central processing unit) 112, a storage unit 114, a communication unit 116, etc. The CPU 112 receives signals from the speed sensor 58 and controls the drum 7 (…). Figure 2 The rotational speed is calculated and rotational speed information is generated.

[0022] Storage unit 114 refers to various storage units such as registers, memories, and storage devices. Storage unit 114 includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) storing various programs and setting information, and RAM (Random Access Memory) serving as temporary storage. Furthermore, the ROM of storage unit 114 stores an OS (operating system) and describes information for providing communication with volume 7 (…). Figure 2 The CPU112 is an application program (fishing information provider, hereinafter referred to as "program") that processes information such as the rotation speed and rotation amount of the fin. Under the management of the OS, the CPU112 performs various calculations to provide fishing information according to the program.

[0023] Fishing reel 104 and user-owned information processing device 106 Figure 1 (To be described later) They are paired in a communicative manner. Spindle speed information and other information are wirelessly transmitted to the information processing device 106 via the communication unit 116. Communication from the fishing reel 104 to the information processing device 106 can be converted into digital signals. For example, various common wireless communication standards such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) or Wi-Fi can be used for communication between the fishing reel 104 and the information processing device 106. Alternatively, wired communication between the fishing reel 104 and the information processing device 106 can also be used.

[0024] Figure 4 (b) Shows the functional configuration (functional unit) related to the provision of information such as rotation speed and usage ratio information for the fishing reel 104. Figure 4 (b) shows the functional units: a speed information acquisition unit 122, a proportional information calculation unit 124, and an output unit 126. Furthermore, Figure 4 (b) shows a functional unit including a fishing results display control unit 128, a storage unit 129, and a transmission unit 130.

[0025] Among them, the speed information acquisition unit 122 and the ratio information calculation unit 124 are derived from the CPU 112 of the control unit 50. Figure 4(a) The storage unit 114, communication unit 116, and other peripheral devices are used to acquire speed information and calculate proportional information. The output unit 126 is generated by the CPU 112 using a display unit 54. Figure 2 The information output function is performed by various peripheral devices such as the fishing result display control unit 128, which allows the user to confirm the fishing result through the display of the fishing result marker 144, etc. (described later). The storage unit 129 uses the storage unit 114, etc., to store the acquired information or information obtained through calculation. The transmission unit 130 uses various peripheral devices such as the communication unit 116 to perform the function of transmitting information to external instruments (such as the server 150, information processing device 106, etc., described later).

[0026] In this embodiment, such as Figure 5 As shown, the rotational speed information of the drum 7 is obtained by the rotational speed information acquisition unit 122 (S1). Furthermore, the usage ratio information for a predetermined rotational speed range is calculated by the ratio information calculation unit 124, and usage ratio information is generated (S2). Then, the usage ratio information is displayed on the display unit 54 by the output unit 126. Figure 2 (S3).

[0027] Figure 6 This shows an example of the display content in the display section 54 of the fishing reel 104. Figure 6 In the example, display unit 54 displays a water depth correlation value display unit 132, a water depth correlation chart display unit 134, a speed usage ratio display unit 136, etc. Figure 6 In the diagram, the water depth correlation value display unit 132, the water depth correlation chart display unit 134, and the speed usage ratio display unit 136 are virtually enclosed by double-dotted lines. The display of each of the display units 132, 134, and 136 can be switched to other display units, or zoomed in, zoomed out, or deleted by switching the display content in display unit 54. Alternatively, the display of display unit 54 can be omitted as appropriate.

[0028] <Speed ​​is displayed in the proportional display unit 136> The speed usage ratio display unit 136 displays the speed usage ratio. The speed usage ratio display unit 136 includes a winding speed display unit 138 and a sinking speed display unit 139. The winding speed display unit 138 displays (lists) a table with a header indicating "winding speed" and a "%" percentage. The "winding speed" column displays the values ​​"1~3", "4~6", and "7~Hi". These numerical ranges represent the range of grades (levels) related to the speed of the fishing line (in this case, the speed at which the fishing line moves during retrieval).

[0029] The speeds displayed in the winding speed display unit 138 and the sinking speed display unit 139 are the same as those of the drum 7 ( Figure 2 The measured value is related to the rotational speed of the fishing rig. In this embodiment, the "measured value" is, for example, an actual speed value obtained by taking into account factors such as the flow of the tide or the weight of the fishing rig. As will be described later, such "measured values" are used to display the graded display of each speed range and the usage frequency (usage ratio) of each speed range.

[0030] Figure 7 Here is an example of the numbering system. For instance, speeds from 0 to 20 cm / s are assigned the number "0". Speeds exceeding 20 to 40 cm / s are assigned the number "1", and speeds exceeding 40 to 60 cm / s are assigned the number "2". Furthermore, speeds exceeding 60 cm / s are assigned the numbers "3" to "8", and speeds exceeding 180 to 200 cm / s are assigned the number "9". Moreover, speeds exceeding 200 cm / s are assigned the number "Hi", signifying the maximum speed.

[0031] exist Figure 6 In the example, "20%" is displayed for the "1-3" range, and "40%" is displayed for the "4-6" range. Furthermore, "40%" is displayed for the "7-Hi" range. These represent the proportion of each range of speeds detected in each fishing session (speed usage ratio). Specifically, when "20%" is displayed for the "1-3" range, it indicates that the detection time for speeds of 0-2 (cm / s), above 20-40 (cm / s), and above 40-60 (cm / s) is 20% (approximately 2 minutes) relative to the fishing time of each session (e.g., 10 minutes).

[0032] Similarly, when the range "4-6" is displayed as "40%", this indicates that the detection time for speeds exceeding 60-80 cm / s, 80-100 cm / s, and 100-120 cm / s is 40% (approximately 4 minutes) relative to the fishing time per session (e.g., 10 minutes). Furthermore, when the range "7-Hi" is displayed as "40%", this indicates that the detection time for speeds exceeding 120-140 cm / s, 140-160 cm / s, 160-180 cm / s, and above 180 cm / s is 40% (approximately 4 minutes) relative to the fishing time per session.

[0033] To achieve this display, the start and end times of a fishing session can be identified in the control unit 50 of the fishing reel 104, and the rotation speed information can be read in between fishing sessions, for example periodically (e.g., at a cycle of 100 times per minute). Then, the levels to which the read rotation speed information values ​​belong can be extracted and summed, and the ratio of each level to the fishing time between fishing sessions can be calculated as proportional information for calculation.

[0034] In order for the control unit 50 to recognize the start and end times of a fishing session, for example, the user can operate the designated operation button 121 of the fishing reel 104 at the start of a fishing session. Figure 2 And at the end of one fishing session, the designated operation button 121 is operated. In addition, not limited to this, it is also possible to determine whether to start releasing the fishing line 103 for fishing based on information such as rotation speed information, and identify the start time, and to determine whether to start reeling in the fishing line and end the reeling based on the rotation speed information, and identify the end time.

[0035] The "sinking speed" and "%" in the sinking speed display unit 139 also display the speed of the fishing line's movement when it is released as a range of levels. The "%" column shows the usage ratio involved in each level of the range. Figure 6 In the example, regarding "sinking speed", the usage ratios of the grade ranges "1~3", "4~6" and "7~Hi" are shown to be "20%", "40%" and "40%" respectively.

[0036] Furthermore, the display of the ratio of winding speed to sinking speed is not limited to, for example... Figure 6 The example shows a percentage display, but it can also display actual time (hours, minutes, moments). Information related to time or moments can be obtained from an external terminal (smartphone, etc.) or through calculations based on the winding start time. In this case, the control unit 50 only needs to accumulate the count at regular intervals. Furthermore, the control unit 50 can also include a clock function (real-time clock function) to obtain the clock information.

[0037] <Fishing Results Display> The fishing reel 104 of this embodiment can further display the fishing results (fishing results display). Figure 6 In the example, fishing achievement marker 144 is used to display fishing achievement results. Fishing achievement marker 144 can be a fish-themed graphic (a fish-themed icon). Fishing achievement marker 144 is activated by a user-defined operation button 121. Figure 2The operation of the button 121 is displayed on the display unit 54. The user can configure the depth graph 146 on the depth graph display unit 134 or the speed usage ratio display unit 136 by operating the designated operation button 121. Furthermore, the depth can be calculated based on the rotational speed information, using the amount of rotation from a reference time. The depth information (depth information) is stored in conjunction with information about time or moment.

[0038] The user performs the specified operation by pressing button 121 ( Figure 2 The operation allows input of the time of a successful fishing attempt. In the water depth correlation chart 146, a fishing success marker 144 is positioned at the water depth corresponding to the input time. The position of the fishing success marker 144 is correspondingly (bound) to the coordinates in the water depth correlation chart 146 (coordinate values ​​on the time axis and the current water depth axis coordinate values) and stored in the storage unit 114. Figure 4 (a))

[0039] The display and control methods for showcasing fishing results can take various forms. For example, like... Figure 6 As in the example, on the side of the speed proportional display unit 136 (in Figure 6 In the example shown on the right, a fishing achievement marker 144 is displayed. The fishing achievement marker 144 displayed in the speed usage ratio display section 136 is larger than the fishing achievement marker 144 displayed in the water depth correlation chart 146. Furthermore, to show the number of fish caught, the fishing achievement marker 144 can be displayed singly or in multiples side-by-side. Figure 6 In the example, both "winding speed" and "sinking speed" show one (1 fish) fishing achievement mark 144 in the "1 to 3" level range, and two (2 fish) fishing achievement marks 144 in the "7 to Hi" level range.

[0040] Furthermore, the methods for displaying the number of fish caught are not limited to this; for example, they could also be as follows: Figure 8 As shown, the numerical display (text or graphics) is combined with the fishing achievement mark 144. Figure 8 In the middle, on the fishing achievement mark 144, the value "3" is displayed to indicate that there are 3 fishing achievements.

[0041] In addition, such as Figure 6As shown, when the fishing achievement mark 144 is displayed in the water depth correlation chart 146, the fishing achievement mark 144 can also be displayed in the speed usage ratio display unit 136. Furthermore, if the display unit 54 has sufficient functionality and display area, the user can edit the fishing achievement mark 144. For example, this can be done by operating button 121 (… Figure 2 The user can use the following operations to select text and input the type of fish. Additionally, the user can change the fishing achievement marker 144 (selecting the type, changing the image used, etc.).

[0042] Furthermore, the acquired rotational speed information can be stored in a time series as log information. This allows users to obtain not only real-time information but also download subsequent (past) information (history information) for verification. For example, at this moment... Figure 9 As shown, the saved rotation speed information can be sent to the server 150, where the log information is saved. As the communication standard between the fishing reel 104 and the server 150, various general communication standards (including mobile communication systems of various generations (3G to 5G, etc.)) can be used.

[0043] Server 150 sends rotation speed log information to fishing reel 104 based on a transmission request from fishing reel 104. The transmission request from fishing reel 104 can be, for example, as follows: the user activates button 121 (… Figure 2 The operation is combined to input various information such as the intention to obtain the required log information of speed and the date when the required log information is obtained.

[0044] Furthermore, the fishing reel 104 is mounted on the display unit 54, for example, with... Figure 6 The same water depth correlation value display unit 132 and water depth correlation chart display unit 134 are shown. The water depth correlation value display unit 132 displays water depth correlation information corresponding to the rotation speed information received from the server 150. Furthermore, the fishing reel 104 calculates the speed usage ratio information based on the received rotation speed information and displays the current speed usage ratio information.

[0045] Alternatively, speed usage ratio information can be included in the information sent from the fishing reel 104 to the server 150, and this speed usage ratio information can be stored in the server 150. Furthermore, by sending speed usage ratio information from the server 150 to the fishing reel 104, the computational burden on the fishing reel 104 for speed usage ratio calculations can be reduced when displaying log-based information. Additionally, the amount of storage space used in the storage unit 114 can also be reduced.

[0046] <Information Processing Device 106> Next, the information processing device 106 will be described. However, details identical to those of the fishing reel 104 will be omitted. In this embodiment, the speed display using a ratio and the associated display are also provided by… Figure 1 The information processing device 106 is used in this example. As mentioned above, the information processing device 106 can be, for example, a portable information terminal such as a smartphone. Figure 10 As shown in (a), the information processing device 106 includes, for example, a CPU (central processing unit) 162, a storage unit 164, a communication unit 166, and a display unit 168. Their configuration is similar to that of the fishing reel 104, and they possess the same or higher processing capabilities. The information processing device 106 is equipped with an application program (hereinafter referred to as "application program") for providing fishing information. The information processing device 106 performs tasks such as acquiring spin speed information, calculating usage ratio information, and displaying usage ratio information according to the installed application program. The display unit 168 of the information processing device 106 can be, for example, a liquid crystal display device or an organic EL display device that can be touched and displayed in color by a user.

[0047] The same information as that on the display unit 54 of the fishing reel 104 can be displayed on the display unit 168 of the information processing device 106. The display unit 168 of the information processing device 106 is generally larger and has more functions than the display unit 54 of the fishing reel 104. Therefore, the same information as that on the display unit 54 of the fishing reel 104 can be displayed on the display unit 168 of the information processing device 106 by enlarging and colorizing it.

[0048] Figure 10 (b) shows the functional configuration (functional unit) related to the provision of speed information and usage ratio information in relation to the information processing device 106. Figure 10 (b) shows the functional units: a speed information acquisition unit 172, a proportional information calculation unit 174, and a display unit 176. Furthermore, Figure 10 (b) shows a functional unit including a fishing results display control unit 178, a storage unit 179, and a transmission unit 180.

[0049] Among them, the speed information acquisition unit 172 and the ratio information calculation unit 174 are composed of CPU 162 ( Figure 10 (a) The storage unit 164, communication unit 166, and other peripheral devices are used to perform the functions of acquiring speed information and calculating proportional information. The display unit 176 is a function of the CPU 162 utilizing the display unit 168 ( Figure 2The display function is performed by various peripheral devices, etc. The fishing result display control unit 178 allows the user to confirm the fishing result through the display of fishing result markers 194, etc., described later. The storage unit 179 uses storage units 164, etc., to store the acquired information or information obtained through calculation. The transmission unit 180 uses various peripheral devices, including communication units 166, to perform the function of transmitting information to external instruments (server 150, etc.).

[0050] In this embodiment, the rotational speed information is obtained through the rotational speed information acquisition unit 172 (referenced). Figure 5 (S1). The rotation speed information is sent from the fishing reel 104. Furthermore, the calculation of the usage ratio information is performed by the ratio information calculation unit 174, and the usage ratio information (reference) is generated. Figure 5 (S2). Then, the display unit 176 displays the usage ratio information, etc., on the display unit 168 (reference). Figure 5 (S3).

[0051] The speed usage ratio information can be calculated using the same algorithm as described for the fishing reel 104. Alternatively, the speed usage ratio information can be received from the fishing reel 104. In this case, it is unnecessary to use the information processing device 106 to calculate the speed usage ratio information, thus reducing the processing burden on the information processing device 106. Alternatively, the information processing device 106 can calculate the speed usage ratio information and send it to the fishing reel 104. In this case, it is unnecessary to use the fishing reel 104 to calculate the speed usage ratio information, thus reducing the processing burden on the fishing reel 104.

[0052] Figure 11 An example of a display is shown in the display unit 168 of the information processing device 106. Figure 11 In this example, display unit 168 displays a water depth correlation value display unit 182, a water depth correlation chart display unit 184, and a speed usage ratio display unit 186. The speed usage ratio display unit 186 displays a winding speed display unit 188 and a sinking speed display unit 190. Users can switch to other display units, zoom in, zoom out, or delete content by operating the touchpad on display unit 168.

[0053] In addition, although various other displays are also performed in the display unit 168, to avoid complicating the diagrams, only the water depth correlation value display unit 182, the water depth correlation chart display unit 184, and the speed usage ratio display unit 186 are shown here. Furthermore, Figure 11In the example, the displays of the water depth correlation value display unit 182, the water depth correlation chart display unit 184, and the speed usage ratio display unit 186 are the same as those of the water depth correlation value display unit 132, the water depth correlation chart display unit 134, and the speed usage ratio display unit 136 in the display unit 54 of the fishing reel 104. Therefore, for the displays in the information processing device 106, the descriptions of the same items as those on the fishing reel 104 are omitted.

[0054] Furthermore, the rotational speed information obtained from the information processing device 106 can be stored in a time series using a storage unit 179 or similar device, and saved as log information. Therefore, users can not only obtain real-time information, but also download subsequent (past) information (history information) for verification. For example, at this moment... Figure 9 As shown, the saved rotation speed information can be sent to external instruments such as server 150, and log information can be saved in server 150. As the communication standard between information processing device 106 and server 150, various general communication standards (including mobile communication systems of various generations (3G to 5G, etc.)) can be adopted.

[0055] The information used for communication between server 150 and information processing device 106 can be the same information as that described for fishing reel 104 and server 150. Furthermore, log information sent from fishing reel 104 to server 150 can also be sent from server 150 to information processing device 106 for display. Therefore, the amount of storage space used in storage unit 164 can be reduced.

[0056] Furthermore, the information processing device 106 can communicate with the fishing reel 104 to synchronize information. For example, when a user touches the screen... Figure 11 When the synchronization start button 191 is pressed as shown in one example, the information processing device 106 sends the various information stored in the fishing reel 104 to the information processing device 106. The information stored in the fishing reel 104 is sent to the information processing device 106 and is also stored on the information processing device 106.

[0057] The synchronized information includes the time (moment) at which the fish was caught. This time (moment) information is stored in the fishing reel 104 (or server 150) through the user's operation of the fishing reel 104. When the information processing device 106 obtains information from the fishing reel 104 (or server 150), it then... Figure 11 The fishing result time information display unit 192 also displays the date and time of the fish being caught. When multiple dates and times of fish being caught exist, multiple pieces of information will be displayed. Figure 11 In the example, information showing (and recording) three instances is displayed. Furthermore, although the illustration is omitted, the user can drag and drop the fishing achievement marker 194 onto the text indicating the date and time they wish to confirm in the fishing achievement time information display unit 192. This operation moves the fishing achievement marker 194 to the corresponding position in the water depth correlation chart 196. The fishing achievement marker 194 then temporarily disappears and reappears in the corresponding position in the water depth correlation chart 196.

[0058] Regarding the configuration of the fishing achievement marker 194 in the display unit 168, the following control method can be used, for example. At this time, the user can drag the fishing achievement marker 194 with their finger, moving it along a curve that traces the water depth graph 196. Then, when the position where the fishing achievement marker 194 is to be configured is stopped for a predetermined time (e.g., approximately 0.5 to 1.0 seconds), the configuration of the fishing achievement marker 194 can be confirmed. Then, the fishing speed ratio information at the moment the fishing achievement marker 194 is configured is calculated.

[0059] Furthermore, when the information processing device 106 is a smartwatch or similar device with a small display, the display content can be selected and a portion (such as any one or two of the water depth correlation value display unit 182, water depth correlation chart display unit 184, and speed usage ratio display unit 186) can be displayed on the display unit 54 of the fishing reel 104.

[0060] Furthermore, the rotational speed information obtained from the information processing device 106 can be stored in a time series and saved as log information. Thus, users can not only obtain real-time information but also download subsequent (past) information (history information) for verification. For example, at this moment... Figure 9 As shown, the saved rotation speed information can be sent to the server 150, and the log information can be saved in the server 150. As the communication standard between the information processing device 106 and the server 150, various general communication standards (including mobile communication systems of various generations (3G to 5G, etc.)) can be adopted.

[0061] The information used for communication between server 150 and information processing device 106 can be the same as the information mentioned above for fishing reel 104 and server 150. Alternatively, log information sent from fishing reel 104 to server 150 can be sent from server 150 to information processing device 106 for display.

[0062] Furthermore, in order to identify the start and end times of a fishing session on the information processing device 106, for example, the user can touch the start button (not shown) displayed on the display unit 168 of the information processing device 106 at the start of a fishing session, and touch the end button (not shown) at the end of a fishing session.

[0063] <Representative effects of the invention as described in this embodiment> As described above, the information processing apparatus 106 according to this embodiment includes: a ratio information calculation unit (such as a ratio information calculation unit 174) that obtains rotation speed information related to the rotation speed of the spool (such as a spool 7) from a fishing reel (such as a fishing reel 104), and calculates usage ratio information related to the usage ratio of each speed range associated with the fishing line (such as a fishing line 103) from the rotation speed information; and a display unit (such as a display unit 176) that can display the rotation speed information for display based on the rotation speed information together with the usage ratio information in a hierarchical manner.

[0064] According to the information processing device 106 of this embodiment, it can display information related to the roll 7 ( Figure 2 ) related speed information (in Figure 11 In the examples, the gradations for each speed range are displayed) and the usage ratio (in Figure 11 The example provides a usage history (the percentage of time each speed zone is used). Therefore, users can understand the percentage of speed zones they are using. By providing this information, users can actually know which speed zones they have tried and which they haven't. Furthermore, users can also know which speed zones they have tried more often and which they have tried less often. And users can refer to the provided information to maintain the speed at which they are catching fish. As a result, users can make decisions about whether to fish in the same speed zones as before or in different (or less frequently tried) speed zones. Moreover, by identifying the speed zones that have not been tried and the speed zones where fish have been caught, an improvement in fishing results can be expected.

[0065] Previously, the reel speed and sinking speed (release speed), which significantly impact fishing results, were adjusted by the user's "feel." In contrast, this embodiment visualizes information related to line speed by displaying rotation speed and usage ratio information. Furthermore, users can improve their fishing results by fishing based on the provided information. Additionally, by referring to data from past fishing trips, users can improve their fishing accuracy. Moreover, regarding the fishing line, users can experiment with various speeds, and after determining which speeds are suitable and unsuitable, they can fish efficiently.

[0066] Furthermore, the proportional information is calculated based on measured values ​​of the rotational speed information, for each rotational speed (each level). Therefore, the proportional information can be calculated appropriately.

[0067] Furthermore, the information processing device 106 of this embodiment includes a fishing result display control unit (such as a fishing result display control unit 178), which can display fishing result information (such as a fishing result marker 194 in this embodiment) indicating the fishing result on at least one of the displayed speed information and usage ratio information. Therefore, the user can monitor the fishing result by speed range and know which speed range is best for catching fish.

[0068] Furthermore, in the information processing device 106 of this embodiment, the fishing result information includes at least one of the following: information on the number of fish caught (i.e., fish count information) and information on the time the fish were caught (i.e., fishing result generation time information, such as the time of catching, information from the fishing result time display unit 192, etc.). Therefore, the relationship between speed information and fishing result can be grasped in more detail. Furthermore, since the fishing result information also includes information such as the type of fish caught, the user can further understand the relationship between speed range and fishing result in more detail.

[0069] Furthermore, the information processing device 106 of this embodiment can display a table (table) containing rotation speed information, usage ratio information, and fishing results information. Therefore, the user can monitor the fishing results by each speed range.

[0070] Furthermore, the information processing apparatus 106 of this embodiment includes: a storage unit (storage unit 179, etc.) storing log information of at least one of rotation speed information and usage ratio information; and a transmission unit (transmission unit 180, etc.) transmitting the log information stored in the storage unit to external instruments (server 150, fishing reel 104, etc.). Therefore, information such as rotation speed and water depth can be stored as logs, allowing for both real-time and post-event verification.

[0071] Furthermore, the fishing reel 104 according to this embodiment includes: a usage ratio information calculation unit (such as usage ratio information calculation unit 174) that obtains rotation speed information related to the rotation speed of the reel (such as reel 7), and calculates usage ratio information related to the usage ratio of each speed range associated with the fishing line (such as fishing line 103) from the rotation speed information; and a display unit (such as display unit 176) that can display the rotation speed information for display based on the rotation speed information and the usage ratio information in a hierarchical manner. Thus, similar to the information processing device 106, the fishing reel 104 can also provide the user with usage ratio information, etc.

[0072] Alternatively, the usage ratio information can be calculated and displayed solely using the fishing reel 104. Furthermore, the reel speed information can be sent from the fishing reel 104 to the information processing device 106, and the usage ratio information can be calculated and displayed solely using the information processing device 106. Moreover, the reel speed information can be obtained and the usage ratio information calculated solely using the fishing reel 104, but instead of displaying the usage ratio information on the fishing reel 104 itself, the usage ratio information can be sent from the fishing reel 104 to the information processing device 106, which then displays the usage ratio information.

[0073] Furthermore, the program involved in this embodiment allows the computer of an information processing device (such as information processing device 106) to perform: a ratio calculation process, obtaining rotation speed information related to the rotation speed of the spool (such as spool 7) from a fishing reel (such as fishing reel 104), and calculating usage ratio information related to the usage ratio of each speed range associated with the fishing line from the rotation speed information; and a display process, displaying the rotation speed information obtained based on the rotation speed information and the usage ratio information in a hierarchical manner. Thus, the rotation speed and usage ratio information can be effectively utilized.

[0074] While the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the foregoing embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from its spirit.

[0075] For example, as a display example in the display unit 168 of the information processing device 106, a display such as... Figure 12 The content shown is displayed. Figure 12 In the example, bar graphs are displayed in the winding speed display section 208 and the sinking speed display section 210 of the speed proportional display section 206. Furthermore, a general description display section 220 is displayed below the sinking speed display section 210. Additionally, in Figure 12 In the example, the background of the displayed content is represented by black.

[0076] On the winding speed display unit 138, four levels are displayed between "SLOW" (meaning low speed) and "FAST" (meaning high speed). The example display unit 220 shows an example of the level range. As shown in the example display unit 220, starting from the "SLOW" side, the level range is defined as "1-3", "4-6", "7-9", and "Hi". The details of the level range can be appropriately determined in a manner where a larger value indicates a faster speed. Furthermore, although in... Figure 12 The example uses grayscale to illustrate the concept, but different colors are used to distinguish the ranges of each number level. Figure 12 In the example, the colors blue, green, yellow, and orange are assigned in the order of "1-3", "4-6", "7-9" and "Hi".

[0077] exist Figure 12 In the example, starting from the "SLOW" side, the display shows "15%", "50%", "25%", and "10%" in sequence. From this display, the user can identify that the second slowest range, "4-6", involves a speed usage ratio of "50%" and is the highest.

[0078] In the descent speed display unit 139, four levels of display are also provided between "SLOW" and "FAST". Figure 12 In the example, starting from the "SLOW" side, the display shows "50%", "30%", "15%" and "5%" in sequence. From this display, the user can identify that the first slowest range of "1-3" involves the highest percentage of speed usage, which is "50%".

[0079] in addition, Figure 12 The illustration shows an example of a speed using a proportional display unit 206, which can be combined with other displays (such as a water depth chart display, a fishing result display, a fishing result time information display, a synchronized start button display, etc.).

[0080] <Additional Functionality of the Fishing Information Provision System 100> <<Display of water depth chart>> In the above embodiments, the water depth correlation charts 146 and 196 are displayed. Figure 6 , 11 The situation described above is not limited to this. For example, in the phishing information providing system 100, it can display, for instance, information such as... Figure 13 The water depth chart 224 is an example shown in one of the examples.

[0081] exist Figure 13 In the example, a water depth chart 224 is displayed on the display unit 168 of the information processing device 106. Although Figure 13 The content displayed in the example is the same as Figure 11 The content displayed by the display unit 168 in the example information processing device 106 is different, but it can... Figure 11 The water depth correlation chart 196 in the example is replaced with Figure 13 The example is water depth chart 224. Hereafter, although the term "water depth chart" is used instead of "water depth correlation chart," it is used to indicate the fishing rig (here, for...) Figure 1 , Figure 9 The water depth chart shown for rig 105 is consistent in this respect.

[0082] Although the details of the water depth chart 224 will be described later, it can also be displayed on the display section 54 of the fishing reel 104. Figure 13 The same (or simplified) water depth chart is used as an example. The water depth chart 224 of the information processing device 106 and the water depth chart (not shown) of the fishing reel 104 can be displayed simultaneously or at different times on the display unit 168 of the information processing device 106 and the display unit 54 of the fishing reel 104. At this time, the fishing reel 104 can be equipped with: a ratio information calculation unit (such as a ratio information calculation unit 124) that obtains rotation speed information related to the rotation speed of the reel (such as the reel 7), and calculates usage ratio information related to the usage ratio of each speed range related to the fishing line from the rotation speed information; and a display unit (such as a display unit 54) that can display the rotation speed information obtained based on the rotation speed information and the usage ratio information in a hierarchical manner, and can display the water depth chart (such as water depth chart 224) as described below in the display unit. In addition, the water depth chart 224 of the information processing device 106 will be described below, and the appropriate description of the water depth chart of the fishing reel 104 will be omitted.

[0083] In water depth chart 224, the horizontal axis represents time, and the vertical axis represents water depth. Water depth chart 224 also displays the time progression and the fishing rig (here) as shown. Figure 1 , Figure 9 The curve 226 shows the relationship between the positions of the fishing rig 105 and the water depth graph 224. The water depth graph 224 can reflect and generate information such as the rotation speed and line length (the length of the line released from the fishing reel 104) obtained from the fishing reel 104. In the water depth graph 224, the further down the vertical axis, the deeper (greater) the water.

[0084] Furthermore, the depth chart 224 is created in the information processing device 106 based on information such as rotation speed or line length, and time (moment) sent from the fishing reel 104. However, it is not limited to this; the information of the depth chart 224 can also be created in the fishing reel 104 and then sent from the fishing reel 104 to the information processing device 106.

[0085] exist Figure 13 In the example, the horizontal axis displays equally spaced graduations from left to right within a range (area) from 1 minute ago to the present. Furthermore, in... Figure 13 In the example, since 1 minute on the horizontal axis is represented by 9 divisions (9 grids), 1 division (1 grid) represents approximately 6.7 (≒60 / 9) seconds.

[0086] On the vertical axis, from top to bottom, within a range (area) from 0.0m to over 1.8m, there are equally spaced graduations. Figure 13 In the example, up to approximately one mark from the present (about 10 seconds ago), curve 226 (shown by the thick line) indicates a water depth of 0. Afterward, curve 226 suddenly drops to approximately a water depth of 1.8m. Figure 13 In the example, it took about 7-9 seconds (a little over one scale division) for the water to reach a depth of approximately 1.8 meters. Here, Figures 13-19 The example shows a display related to fishing at that point in time in real-time mode. The display in real-time mode is indicated by the "LIVE" display on the upper part of the display unit 168.

[0087] Figure 14 Showing the continuation Figure 13 Chart 224 shows the water depth during this period. Figure 14 In the example, with Figure 13 The example is similar; the horizontal axis ranges from 1 minute ago to the present. The vertical axis ranges more... Figure 13 Examples of this range are increasing, from 0.0m to over 12.0m. The variation in the range associated with this vertical axis occurs automatically as water depth increases. Figure 14 In the example, the water depth drops linearly up to 12.0m. Then, it takes about 4 scale divisions (about 27 (≒6.7 seconds × 4 scale divisions) seconds) for the water depth to reach about 12.0m.

[0088] Figure 15 Showing the continuation Figure 14 Chart 224 shows the water depth during this period. Figure 15 In the example, with Figure 14 Similar to the example above, the horizontal axis spans from 1 minute ago to the present. Figure 14 The example is similar, with the vertical axis ranging from 0.0m to over 12.0m. In Figure 15 In the example, the water depth fluctuated between approximately 12.0m and approximately 10.0m starting about 27 seconds ago (6.7 x 4 scales).

[0089] Figure 16 Showing the continuation Figure 15 Chart 224 shows the water depth during this period. Figure 16 In the example, the range of the horizontal axis and the range of the vertical axis are the same as... Figure 15 The example is the same. Water depth and Figure 15 The example is the same, varying repeatedly between approximately 12.0m and approximately 10.0m.

[0090] Figure 17 Showing the continuation Figure 16 Chart 224 shows the water depth during this period. Figure 17 In the example, the horizontal axis range changes from 2 minutes ago to the present. The range associated with this horizontal axis changes automatically over time. Figure 16 The example is similar, with the vertical axis ranging from 0.0m to over 12.0m. In Figure 17 In the example, starting about 14 seconds ago (6.7 x about 2 scales), the water depth rose from about 12.0m to about 4.0m, and then dropped from about 4.0m to about 12.0m.

[0091] Figure 18 Showing the continuation Figure 17 Chart 224 shows the water depth during this period. Figure 18 In the example, with Figure 17 Similar to the previous example, the horizontal axis ranges from 2 minutes ago to the present. The vertical axis ranges from 0.0m to over 18.0m. Figure 14 Similar to the previous example, the range associated with this vertical axis changes automatically as water depth increases. Figure 18 In the example, the water depth dropped from about 4.0m to about 18.0m starting about 14 seconds ago (6.7 x about 2 scales).

[0092] Furthermore, in Figure 18 In the example, at a water depth of approximately 18.0 m, when a fish bites the hook (hook up), the water depth chart 224 shows a fighting scene marked 227, mimicking three fish swimming in circles. The fighting scene marked 227 shows the state of the three fish from above. Additionally, in... Figure 18 In the example, after the fish was caught at a depth of 18.0m, the water depth remained at approximately a certain value (approximately 18.0m in this case).

[0093] Figure 19 Showing the continuation Figure 18 Chart 224 shows the water depth during this period. Figure 19 In the example, the range of the horizontal axis and the range of the vertical axis are the same as... Figure 18 The examples are the same. In Figure 19 In this example, the water depth has now risen to approximately 12.0 m. Furthermore, the water depth chart 224 displays a fishing achievement marker 228. This fishing achievement marker 228 can be the same as the aforementioned fishing achievement marker 194 (…). Figure 11The same marker. The fishing achievement marker 228 will be described later.

[0094] The water depth chart 224 can also be displayed at a constant size. Furthermore, the water depth chart 224 can be switched to other display sections by changing the content displayed in display section 168, or it can be zoomed in, zoomed out, deleted, or scrolled. Figures 13-19 In the example, the displayed content (catalog) can be moved downwards by the user swiping their finger from the top of the image down on the touchpad of the display unit 168. Alternatively, the displayed content (catalog) can be moved to the left (or right) by swiping left or right on the display unit 168.

[0095] Furthermore, a supplementary function can be set when displaying the water depth chart 224. For example, the supplementary function can automatically fill in the interrupted portion when the reception of water depth information from the fishing reel 104 is interrupted for several seconds or tens of seconds, resulting in the inability to display the continuous curve 226 of the water depth chart 224. As a supplementary method, various general methods can be used, such as connecting with a straight line, connecting with a curve, or storing the data using statistical methods such as moving averages.

[0096] As described above, the information processing device 106 includes: a communication unit (such as a transmitting unit 180) capable of communicating with a fishing reel (such as a fishing reel 104); and a display unit (such as a display unit 176) capable of displaying prescribed information to a user, wherein the display unit can display a water depth chart having a horizontal axis (time axis) and a vertical axis (water depth axis). Thus, by displaying the water depth chart 224, water depth-related information can be easily and understandably provided to the user. Furthermore, by displaying the water depth chart 224 together with or switching from water depth information (line length information), detailed water depth-related information can be provided to the user. Additionally, by displaying the water depth chart 224 together with or switching from corrected line length information, detailed water depth-related information can also be provided to the user.

[0097] Furthermore, in the water depth chart 224, the vertical axis represents the water depth increasing from top to bottom. Moreover, since the water depth increases further down the vertical axis, it provides users with water depth information that closely approximates reality. Furthermore, it presents water depth information in a way that is easily and intuitively understood by the user.

[0098] <<Supplement to the Display of Fishing Results>> The aforementioned fishing achievement marker 228 is used to display fishing achievement results (fishing achievement display). As the fishing achievement marker 228, a fish-themed graphic (fish-themed icon) can be used. Figure 19In the example, the fishing achievement mark 228 is overlaid on the curve 226 of the depth chart 224. The position of the fishing achievement mark 228 is correspondingly (bound) stored with the coordinates in the depth chart 224 (the coordinate value on the time axis and the coordinate value on the depth axis at this moment), and is stored in the storage unit (storage unit 164, etc.) of the information processing device 106.

[0099] The fishing achievement marker 228 indicates the period (timing, time) of a fish being caught. As time passes, it maintains an overlap with the waveform (curve 226) and moves from right to left (from the side closer to the present to the side closer to the past). The operation of displaying the fishing achievement marker 228 will be described later.

[0100] As described above, by simultaneously displaying fishing result information (fishing result marker 228) representing fishing results in the water depth chart 224, and... Figure 6 Examples and Figure 11 Similar to the example, it can provide users with information about their fishing results in an easy-to-understand way.

[0101] <<Display of water depth and cross-flow depth>> exist Figures 13-19 In the example, the text "Water Depth, Crosscurrent Depth" is displayed, below which are numerical values ​​showing the water depth and the corrected line length. The displayed corrected line length information takes into account a fishing line of 103 ( Figure 1 The line is affected by the flow of tides or wind (speed or direction, etc.) (so-called cross-current fishing, wind-driven cross-current fishing, angled casting). That is, in actual fishing, the fishing line 103 is affected by the flow of tides or wind, and is not released directly downwards from the top of the rod 102 (rod tip), but at an angle. Therefore, even if the line length information calculated from the rotation of the reel 7 is displayed on the display units 54 and 168 as water depth information and provided to the user, there may be a situation where the fishing rig 105 installed on the fishing line 103 only reaches a shallower water depth than the water depth information provided to the user.

[0102] In contrast, the modified line length information in this embodiment is modified using the following correction formula (formula (1)). a = b × cosθ (1) In the correction formula, "b" represents the line length information (measured value, =H1), and "a" represents the corrected line length information (corrected value). The relationship between the line length information "b" and the corrected line length information "a" is b > a. "θ" is the angle of the fishing line 103 relative to the directly downward direction (the direction where gravity acts).

[0103] For example, in Figure 13In the example, "1.8m" is displayed as the water depth, and "1.5m", "1.2m", and "0.9m" are displayed for "30°", "45°", and "60°" respectively. Furthermore, the display of water depth and the display of the corrected line length can also include ranges for the values ​​of the angle and the corrected line length information.

[0104] As mentioned above, by displaying water depth and cross-current depth, detailed information related to water depth can be provided to the user.

[0105] <<Display of the speed of the first volume>> exist Figures 13-19 In the example, the text "Reel-in Speed" is displayed below the water depth chart 224, and chart 242 is displayed below it. Chart 242 is a 100% cumulative bar chart. "Reel-in Speed" is the speed at which the fishing line is wound on the fishing reel 104, also known as "winding speed," etc.

[0106] Chart 242, "Curling Speed," indicates that during the period shown on the horizontal axis of chart 224 (in... Figure 13 In the example, this refers to the percentage of the reel speed used on the fishing reel 104 within 1 minute (the percentage of speed used in relation to reeling). Figure 13 and Figure 14 In the example, only the line (fishing rig) is sinking. Even in this case, the text "100%" is displayed on the "Reel Speed" chart 242. However, it is not limited to this; for example, "0%" can be displayed when only the line (fishing rig) is sinking.

[0107] In addition, although Figures 13-19 Not shown in the diagram, but when the display unit 168 is scrolled downwards (the displayed content moves downwards), as described later in the reference. Figure 23 As shown, graph 274 displays the "fall speed". In Figure 13 and Figure 14 In the example shown, "100%" can be displayed on the "Falling Speed" chart 274.

[0108] exist Figure 15 In the example, in the water depth chart 224, between water depths of approximately 12.0 m and approximately 10.0 m, curve 226 repeatedly rolls up and down. When rolling up, the water depth decreases (becomes shallower), and when falling down, the water depth increases (becomes deeper). Even in this case, as long as the speed of rolling up is constant, the display of "roll-up speed" in chart 242 is "100%".

[0109] exist Figure 16In the example, chart 242 shows "90%", "6%", and "4%" for the "winding speed". This indicates that the "winding speed" is not constant, but rather the line is wound at multiple speeds. Specifically, in Figure 16 In the example, with Figure 15 In the example, the usage rate of the same winding speed (winding speed A in this case) is "90%". Furthermore, the usage rates of winding speeds different from winding speed A (winding speeds B and C in this case) are "6%" and "4%" respectively. Winding speeds B and C are also different from each other.

[0110] In chart 242, "Winding Speed," the areas A through C are displayed using different colors. Figure 16 (and Figures 17-19 In the example, the color difference distributed across the winding speeds A through C is displayed by the presence or absence of a halftone pattern, or the difference in the halftone pattern itself. This is mentioned in the reference... Figure 23 The same applies to the "fall speed" chart in chart 274.

[0111] exist Figure 17 and Figure 18 In the example, chart 242 shows "rolling speed" as "59%", "38%", and "3%". This indicates that in Figure 17 and Figure 18 In the example, the usage ratios of winding speeds A to C are "59%", "38%", and "3%" respectively.

[0112] exist Figure 19 In the example, chart 242 shows "rolling speed" as "50%", "48%", and "2%". This indicates that in Figure 19 In the example, the usage ratios of winding speeds A to C are "50%", "48%", and "2%" respectively.

[0113] Chart 242 of "Rolling Speed" Figure 12 The speed in the example is displayed in a graph corresponding to the winding speed display in the proportional display unit 206. Although in Figure 12 Examples and Figures 13-19 In the examples, these charts show different shapes, but they all have the same meaning.

[0114] As mentioned above, by displaying the roll-up speed (the proportion of speed used in the roll-up process), users can understand the proportion of speed they are using within their preferred speed range.

[0115] <<Utilizing the Diversity of Information Through Color Differences>> The water depth chart 224 can be displayed using one color or multiple colors. When displayed using one color, for example, a grid of white lines can be displayed on a black background on the display unit 168, with white curves representing water depth displayed on the grid. Furthermore, for example... Figure 20 As shown, the color of curve 226 can be changed locally. Figure 20 Is Figure 19 The portion enclosed by circle C is shown magnified in water depth chart 224. Figure 20 In the example, the left portion 226A of curve 226 is shown in white, and the right portion 226B is shown in red (represented by the cross-section line in red).

[0116] The curve 226 of the depth chart 224 displays different information through color differences. These color differences can be set according to the type of fishing. For example, white can be used to indicate the ON period of the clutch on the fishing reel 104, and red to indicate the OFF period. Furthermore, blue can be used to distinguish the period of applying drag while simultaneously releasing line (the drag activation period). Applying drag is done using the drag adjustment handle (Star Drag) 22 of the fishing reel 104.

[0117] As described above, since the depth chart can represent different information through color differences, the depth chart 224 can be made multifunctional. Moreover, the depth chart 224 can be used more effectively.

[0118] <<Combination with GPS information>> The water depth chart 224 can be displayed in combination with GPS (Global Positioning System, Global Positioning Satellite) information. At this point, the fishing reel 104 or the information processing device 106 has GPS functionality. Figure 21 An example of an implementation method that combines water depth chart 224 with GPS information is shown. Figure 21 In the example, map 252 is displayed in the upper layer, and water depth chart 224 is displayed in the lower layer. Land 254 and ocean 256 are displayed in map 252. Figure 21 In the example, a mesh pattern is added to Ocean 256 to distinguish between Land 254 and Ocean 256.

[0119] Map 252 shows oval-shaped fishing location markers 256A to 256C. These markers indicate the locations where the user moves by boat. Figure 21In this example, the user moves across the ocean in the order of fishing location markers 256A to 256C and fishes at each location. The location information (latitude and longitude, etc.) corresponding to the fishing location markers 256A to 256C is generated using GPS information. The GPS information is obtained from outside the fishing information providing system 100 (external information to the fishing information providing system).

[0120] exist Figure 21 In the water depth chart 224, fishing results are shown by the fishing results mark 228 at a water depth of 18.0m. Figure 21 For example, water depth chart 224 shows the information stored at the time of a successful fishing attempt at the location marked 256C. Figure 21 The location information (represented by fishing location markers 256A to 256C) and the information in the water depth chart 224 are examples of the aforementioned log information.

[0121] Additionally, the water depth chart 224 allows switching between the vertical and horizontal axis ranges. Users can switch the range, for example, by zooming in (screen zoom-in) or pinching out (screen zoom-out) the image on display 168.

[0122] Furthermore, the water depth chart 224 can be switched between the water depth charts at either fishing location marker 256A or fishing location marker 256B. At this time, the user can, for example, click on fishing location marker 256A on map 252 to display a water depth chart for a specified period (e.g., more than 1 minute) at the location of fishing location marker 256A. Similarly, the user can click on fishing location marker 256B on map 252 to display a water depth chart for a specified period (e.g., more than 1 minute) at the location of fishing location marker 256B.

[0123] As described above, by combining the water depth chart with GPS information, the water depth chart 224 can be made more multifunctional. Furthermore, the water depth chart 224 can be utilized more effectively.

[0124] <<Sharing Fishing Information from Others>> It is advisable to add a function to the fishing information provision system 100 that allows users to share other people's fishing information (other people's fishing information). Others, such as users of the fishing reel 104 or the information processing device 106, can serve as examples or references for fishing. To enable users to utilize this information effectively, it is advisable to display other people's fishing information together with or separately from the water depth chart 224.

[0125] The display of other people's fishing information can be performed by the display unit 168 of the information processing device 106. However, it is not limited to this; for example, the display of other people's fishing information can also be performed on the display unit 54 of the fishing reel 104. Furthermore, for example, the display of other people's fishing information can be performed solely through the fishing reel 104.

[0126] In order to provide users with information about other people's fishing, such as Figure 22 As shown, the information processing device 106 includes a "others' fishing information receiving unit 262" and a "others' fishing information storage unit 264". The "others' fishing information receiving unit 262" receives information obtained from other people's fishing, i.e., other people's fishing information. The "others' fishing information storage unit 264" stores other people's fishing information.

[0127] The other person's fishing information receiving unit 262 and the other person's fishing information storage unit 264 are functional components (functional units), and these functions are used... Figure 1 The information processing device 106 shown is executed by the communication unit 166 or the storage unit 164.

[0128] The fishing information of others (others' fishing information) includes the corrected line length information (information on the depth of the flowing water). This corrected line length information is obtained by correcting information related to the line length released from the other person's fishing reel 304, with respect to a specified line angle. Furthermore, the corrected line length information is obtained using trigonometric functions.

[0129] The modified line length information is related to the fishing of others and takes into account the water depth information of the cross-current fishing method. The line length information and modified line length information mentioned above are obtained or generated by the user's fishing reel 104. Similarly, the line length information and modified line length information of others can be obtained or generated by others' fishing reels 304.

[0130] In addition, for example, a server can be used ( Figure 9 The server 140 shown is used to store this phishing information from others and provide it to users. Furthermore, it can also be stored by the server (e.g., server 140). Figure 9 The server shown (e.g., server 140) is used to create phishing information for others.

[0131] Furthermore, other people's fishing information can include various fishing details relevant to them. These details could include, for example, the relationship between water depth and time, reel speed, and sinking speed. Similar to the user's fishing, reel speed refers to the speed at which the fishing line is wound up, also known as "winding speed." Sinking speed refers to the speed at which the fishing line is released, also known as "sinking speed." Real-time sharing of other people's fishing information is also possible. Additionally, past log information can be used for sharing other people's fishing information.

[0132] Alternatively, it can also be used in the user's fishing reel 104 ( Figure 1 The device (etc.) is equipped with a receiver unit 262 for receiving information about other people's fishing and a storage unit 264 for information about other people's fishing.

[0133] As mentioned above, sharing other people's fishing information can provide users with more diverse information.

[0134] <<Display Format of Log Information>> Figure 23 This shows an example related to the display of log information. Figure 23 In the example, from top to bottom, the following are displayed sequentially: the final update date and time (270), the scrolling speed graph (272), the falling speed graph (274), the fish-hit mark time (278), the append button (280), the delete button (281), and the water depth graph (282). This log information is displayed when the user operates the "My History" button (284) located in the lower left corner of the display section (168). Figure 23 In the example, the grid pattern on button 284 indicates that button 284 "My History" is in an active state.

[0135] In addition, such as Figure 24 As shown, by scrolling the display unit 168 downwards, content (table of contents) below the water depth chart 282 can be displayed. Figure 24 In the example, the shape of curve 226 in water depth chart 282 is similar to... Figure 24 The examples are different. Furthermore, in Figure 24 In the example, below the water depth chart 282, time range buttons 286-289 are displayed, showing "10 seconds", "1 minute", "10 minutes" and "60 minutes". Furthermore, below the time range buttons 286-289, the user's fish-attracting actions (jump fishing) history (log information) is displayed.

[0136] Here, we will briefly explain the detection of jump fishing actions. The fishing reel 104 is equipped with a function to detect (sensor) various actions (jump fishing actions) performed by the user when jumping. Jump fishing actions, as referred to here, include actions such as jerking the rod and lifting the rod. Jump fishing actions encompass various actions involved in different types of jump fishing. Furthermore, although jump fishing is used as an example here, it can also be applied to other fishing methods (fish-attracting actions other than jump fishing actions). Fishing methods other than jump fishing include, for example, actions that cause the fishing rod 102 or the fishing reel 104 to move (other than jump fishing actions). Specifically, for example, fishing actions such as casting, lure fishing, terabah fishing, trevally fishing, and scorpionfish fishing can be considered as the object of action detection. In addition, fishing actions accompanying fish-attracting actions (such as using jump baits or lures) can also be considered as the object of action detection. In the context of a higher-level conceptualization, the term "jump fishing" in this specification may be replaced by terms such as "fish-attracting action," "guided displacement," or "guided displacement operation."

[0137] Various jumping actions can be detected using sensors based on the movement of the fishing reel 104. Furthermore, the detection of jumping actions can be performed by configuring various sensors, such as accelerometers, angular velocity sensors, tension sensors, and rotation detection sensors, at appropriate locations inside or outside the fishing reel 104. For example, a portion of the jumping action can also be detected by installing a tension sensor on the fishing rod 102. Additionally, "jumping action" can also be referred to as "jumping operation."

[0138] exist Figure 24 In the example, as an example of a jump fishing action, the upper and lower time axes consistently display the detection waveforms of the lifting amplitude (lifting amplitude waveform 302) and the swing amplitude (swing amplitude waveform 308). The lifting amplitude is the amount of motion that lifts the fishing reel 104 and the like upwards, and the swing amplitude is the amount of motion that swings the fishing reel 104 and the like left and right.

[0139] Furthermore, in Figure 24 In the example, two time bars, 306a and 306b, are displayed on the left and right. These time bars 306a and 306b are used to set the range of traceable diagnostic results related to the jump fishing diagnosis (in this case, the rise amplitude waveform 302 and the swing amplitude waveform 308). For example, if the interval between time bars 306a and 306b is set to 30 seconds, the diagnostic results of the jump fishing diagnosis related to those 30 seconds will be displayed. The user can change the interval of time bars 306a and 306b by dragging them left and right. Furthermore, the maximum interval (maximum traceable time) that the user can set for time bars 306a and 306b can be from 5 minutes to several tens of minutes.

[0140] As mentioned above, by sharing jump fishing information, log information can be effectively utilized. Furthermore, it can provide information for users to improve their fish-attracting actions.

[0141] <<Operation for displaying fishing results>> The operation to display the aforementioned fishing achievement mark 228 can be performed in various ways. For example, the user can operate the operating unit provided on the fishing reel 104 to display the fishing achievement mark 228 on the display unit 168. The operating unit can be the operating button 121 provided on the control box 52 of the fishing reel 104.

[0142] Furthermore, although the illustration is omitted, the operation mode of the operation button 121 can be a short press (less than 1 second, etc.) or a long press (more than 1 second). Alternatively, a predetermined combination of multiple operation buttons 121 can be used. For example, one operation button 121 can be followed by the operation of another operation button 121.

[0143] As described above, since the fishing results information is displayed on the display unit (display unit 54, etc.) by the user operating the operation unit (operation button 121, etc.) set on the fishing reel, the fishing results mark 228 can be displayed with an operation that is easy for the user to understand.

[0144] As another method of operation for displaying the fishing achievement marker 228, for example, a user can operate an operation unit provided on the information processing device 106 to display the fishing achievement marker 228 on the display unit 168. As the operation unit here, for example, a... Figures 13-19 The operation button 312 on the display section 168 of the information processing device 106 shown.

[0145] exist Figures 13-19 In the example, operation button 312 displays a fish icon and the text "Melt Fish Icon". For example... Figure 19 As shown in one example, when a user clicks the operation button 312, the fishing achievement mark 228 is displayed overlaid on the curve 226 of the water depth chart 224. Alternatively, the user can also display the fishing achievement mark 228 by operating (clicking, etc.) the operation button 312 while swinging (shaking) the information processing device 106.

[0146] As described above, since the fishing results information is displayed on the display unit (display unit 168, etc.) by the user operating the operation unit (operation button 312, etc.) set on the information processing device 106, the fishing results mark 228 can be displayed in an operation that is easy for the user to understand.

[0147] As another operational method for displaying the fishing result marker 228, voice recognition can be used, for example. In this case, for example, the voice recognition function (voice recognition function) of the information processing device 106 can be utilized. The user can turn on the voice recognition device of the information processing device 106 and input voice messages such as "caught a fish" through the microphone of the information processing device 106. As a result, for example... Figure 19 As shown in one example, on curve 226 of the water depth chart 224, at this time, the fishing achievement mark 228 is overlaid.

[0148] As described above, since the fishing results information is displayed on the display unit (display unit 168, etc.) through voice recognition, it is convenient for the user to display the fishing results mark 228.

[0149] Furthermore, the fishing result marker 228 can be reproduced (redisplayed) based on past log information. At this point, users can, for example, set the time by manipulating the menus (hour, minute, second) in the "Fish Hits Mark" time display section. And, the operation... Figure 23 The additional button 280 shown activates the log information reproduction function of the information processing device 106. As a result, as... Figure 23 As shown, a water depth chart 224 can be reproduced, displaying fishing results markers 228.

[0150] Furthermore, the fishing achievement marker 228 can be deleted after displaying the water depth chart 224 once. At this point, the user can... Figure 23 Use the delete button 281 shown to perform the operation.

[0151] As described above, since it is possible to reproduce or delete at least one of the fishing results information, it is convenient for users to manage the fishing results information.

[0152] <<Display of Fishing Tackle Usage>> For example, the usage rate of fishing tackle related to the user can be displayed on the display unit 168 of the information processing device 106. Fishing tackle can be a fishing reel. Typically, users own multiple fishing tackle sets, and depending on the target fish species or fishing conditions, they may use these sets separately. Furthermore, users generally expect to know the extent of tackle usage. Therefore, providing users with information on the usage rate of their fishing tackle is effective.

[0153] Figure 25 This shows an example of fishing tackle usage. Figure 25 In this example, the usage rates of six types of fishing tackle A through F are represented by a circular chart. The usage rates of tackle A through F are displayed in a clockwise rotation from highest to lowest usage rate. Although the diagram is omitted, this display of tackle usage rates can be performed within the display unit 168 along with a water depth chart (water depth chart 224, etc.) and other displays.

[0154] The usage rate of fishing tackle is displayed by storing usage information related to multiple fishing reels on the information processing device 106 and displaying the stored information on the display unit 168.

[0155] As described above, by storing information on the usage rates of multiple fishing reels and displaying it on the display unit, information related to the usage rate of fishing tackle can be provided to the user.

Claims

1. An information processing device, characterized in that, have: The communication unit is capable of communicating with a fishing reel. And a display unit, capable of displaying specified information to the user. The display unit can display a water depth chart with a horizontal axis (time axis) and a vertical axis (water depth axis).

2. The information processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vertical axis represents the water depth increasing from top to bottom.

3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The system includes a usage ratio calculation unit. This unit obtains rotation speed information related to the spool's rotation speed from the fishing reel, and calculates the usage ratio information related to the fishing line for each speed range based on the rotation speed information. The display unit is capable of displaying the rotational speed information obtained based on the rotational speed information together with the usage ratio information in a hierarchical manner.

4. The information processing apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that, The usage ratio information is calculated for each of the aforementioned rotational speed information.

5. The information processing apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that, It has a control unit that displays fishing results. The fishing results display control unit displays the fishing results information, representing the fishing results, on at least one of the displayed rotation speed information and the usage ratio information.

6. The information processing apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that, The fishing results information includes at least one of the following: the number of fish caught (i.e., the number of fish) and the time when the fish were caught (i.e., the time when the fishing results were generated).

7. The information processing apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that, It can display a table containing the rotation speed information, the usage ratio information, and the actual fishing results information.

8. The information processing apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that, have: The storage unit stores log information of at least one of the rotation speed information and the usage ratio information; The unit also transmits the log information stored in the storage unit to external instruments.

9. A fishing reel, characterized in that, have: Using the proportional information calculation unit, the rotation speed information related to the rotation speed of the reel is obtained, and the usage ratio information involved in each speed range related to the fishing line is calculated from the rotation speed information. The display unit is capable of displaying the rotational speed information obtained based on the rotational speed information together with the usage ratio information in a hierarchical manner.

10. A program, characterized in that, The computer that enables information processing devices to perform: Using proportional calculation processing, the rotation speed information related to the rotation speed of the reel is obtained from the fishing reel, and the usage ratio information involved in each speed range related to the fishing line is calculated from the rotation speed information. The display processing involves displaying the speed information for display based on the speed information together with the usage ratio information in a hierarchical manner.

11. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The water depth chart also displays information on the actual fishing results.

12. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, It is possible to locally change the color of the lines in the water depth chart.

13. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, It can display the water depth chart together with GPS information.

14. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, have: The other fishing information receiving unit receives information obtained through the fishing of others, namely, other fishing information; and a storage unit for other people's fishing information, storing the fishing information of others. The fishing information of others includes usage ratio information related to the usage ratio of each speed zone of the fishing line on the fishing reel of others.

15. The information processing apparatus according to claim 11, characterized in that, The fishing results information is displayed on the display unit by the user operating the operating unit set on the fishing reel.

16. The information processing apparatus according to claim 11, characterized in that, The fishing results information is displayed on the display unit by the user through the operation unit set on the information processing device.

17. The information processing apparatus according to claim 11, characterized in that, The fishing results are displayed on the display unit via voice recognition.

18. The information processing apparatus according to claim 11, characterized in that, It can reproduce or delete at least one of the fishing results information.

19. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, It can store usage information related to multiple fishing reels and display it on the display unit.

20. A fishing reel, characterized in that, have: Using the proportional information calculation unit, the rotation speed information related to the rotation speed of the reel is obtained, and the usage ratio information involved in each speed range related to the fishing line is calculated from the rotation speed information. The display unit displays the rotational speed information obtained based on the rotational speed information together with the usage ratio information in a hierarchical manner. The display unit can display a water depth chart with a horizontal axis (time axis) and a vertical axis (water depth axis).

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