Electronic bite alarm with differentiated signal processing, wireless data communication and function-coding housing design

Abstract

Electronic bite indicator with a sensor device for detecting movements or changes in position of a fishing rod and with an evaluation unit for generating a differentiated signal event depending on detected movement parameters.

Description

Technical field

[0001] The invention relates to electronic bite indicators for fishing equipment, in particular devices with a sensor device for detecting movements, changes in position or dynamic load conditions of a fishing rod and with an evaluation unit for generating differentiated acoustic, optical or wirelessly transmitted signal events.

[0002] The invention further relates to bite indicators with a wireless communication interface, external data processing, multi-device and multi-user capability, variable power supply, modular mounting device and with a function-coding, at least partially fish-shaped housing design. State of the art

[0003] Common electronic bite alarms primarily detect simple pulling or vibration movements and usually emit uniform acoustic signals. A differentiated evaluation of various movement parameters is generally not performed or only to a limited extent.

[0004] Furthermore, known systems are only partially developed with regard to sensitivity adjustment to different fishing conditions, device-specific signal coding, multi-device operation, wireless data transmission, external data storage, or software-based expandability.

[0005] Similarly, well-known devices usually feature simple mounting solutions, limited water resistance, and no technically effective, function-coding housing shape with mechanical or position-related effect. Object of the invention

[0006] The object of the invention is to provide an electronic bite indicator, • which can technically differentiate and evaluate different movement states, • the events are signaled in a multidimensional, acoustically and / or visually coded manner, • which is clearly distinguishable for multi-device operation, • enables wireless data transmission as well as external storage and analysis of event data, • supports multi-user and online evaluation environments, • which is designed to be energy-efficient and rechargeable, • which is robust, waterproof, buoyant and modularly attachable, • and whose housing design, in addition to providing visual identification, also has a mechanical, position-orienting or vibration-influencing effect. Solution

[0007] The task is solved by an electronic bite indicator, which has a sensor device for recording movement or position parameters of a fishing rod as well as an evaluation unit for generating differentiated signal events.

[0008] The evaluation unit can analyze different movement patterns, apply time filters, save reference positions, and adjust sensitivity parameters depending on fishing conditions.

[0009] Signaling can be acoustic, using variable pitches, tone sequences, melodic sequences, or device-specific signatures. Multidimensional event coding combining pitch, tone sequence, and signal duration is possible.

[0010] The optical signaling can include at least two light sources, in particular in a symmetrical or eye-like arrangement within a fish-shaped housing design, enabling improved directional perception, device identification or multi-device differentiation.

[0011] The bite indicator may have a wireless communication interface, in particular for transmitting event, status or profile data to mobile devices or to a network-based data processing environment with server-side storage and analysis.

[0012] A device-specific electronic identifier can be provided to uniquely assign events to a specific fishing rod or user profile. Furthermore, event data from multiple users or devices can be displayed or merged within an online environment.

[0013] Power can be supplied via a rechargeable energy storage device, which can be charged via a USB charging port or an inductive charging device. A visual, audible, or application-based charge status indicator may be provided.

[0014] The housing can be fully encapsulated and waterproof, in particular according to protection class IP67. It can be made of robust metal or have metallic operating elements, especially metallic push buttons.

[0015] Adjustment elements can be designed as several independent control elements, in particular as rotary resistors or waterproof encapsulated potentiometers.

[0016] The bite indicator can be designed to float and may feature water-activated detection lighting.

[0017] Various fastening devices may be provided for attachment, in particular for mounting on a fishing rod or rod holder.

[0018] The fastening can be designed to rotate relatively freely or can include a combined holding and rotating device.

[0019] Fastening devices can include, among others, Velcro straps, cable ties, cold shoe mounts, flash shoe mounts, central internal threads, multifunctional threads, integrated fixing solutions or magnetic mounts.

[0020] Magnetic components can also be used to retrieve the device using an external magnet.

[0021] The shell can be shaped like a fish, at least in sections.

[0022] The shape can have a function-coding effect, especially for assigning it to a fishing method or target fish species.

[0023] The geometry can cause a shift in the center of gravity, a defined orientation, or influence the vibration behavior.

[0024] The fish design can be three-dimensional and allow for haptic orientation.

[0025] Specific depictions of individual fish species, especially catfish or sturgeon, can serve to identify certain fishing methods, particularly static fishing.

[0026] The specific technical implementation of the individual features can be carried out in any suitable design. Figure overview

[0027] The embodiments shown in the figures serve only to illustrate the invention. The invention is not limited to the embodiments shown, but encompasses all constructive variants, modifications, and functionally equivalent embodiments within the scope of the claims. Fig. 1: Front view of a bite indicator with a fish-shaped housing. Fig. 2: Perspective view of the bite indicator according to Fig. 1. Fig. 3: Perspective view of the back of a bite indicator with recessed threaded mount. Fig. 4: Side view of the back of a bite indicator with recessed threaded mount. Fig. 5: Bracket with rotatable stop, screw channel and belt feed-through channel in front and side view. Fig. 6: Mounting bracket according to Fig. 5 with a fastening device, in particular a strap, Velcro fastener or similar element, and a screw for fixing to the bite indicator.

Claims

[1] Electronic bite indicator with a sensor device for detecting movements or changes in position of a fishing rod and with an evaluation unit for generating a differentiated signal event depending on detected movement parameters. [2] Electronic bite indicator with adjustable sensitivity of a tilt sensor, wherein the adjustability serves to adapt the triggering characteristic to different rod angles, in particular to avoid incorrect bite interpretations. [3] Electronic bite indicator with a sensitivity setting depending on a planned bait type or target fish species, wherein the sensitivity can be adapted to typical bite characteristics, in particular to optimize event detection. [4] Electronic bite indicator with a sensitivity setting depending on the bait weight used, whereby the triggering characteristic is adapted to static preloads, in particular to reduce false alarms. [5] Electronic bite indicator with automatic reference calibration function, wherein when switched on a current rod position is stored as a reference, in particular to compensate for tilted positions. [6] Electronic bite indicator with an evaluation function to distinguish between environmental movements, especially wind or current, and an actual fish bite, by analyzing characteristic movement patterns. [7] Electronic bite indicator with a time filter, whereby only movements above an adjustable minimum duration are considered as a bite signal. [8] Electronic bite indicator with different acoustic signals for different types of movement. [9] Electronic bite alarm with adjustable alarm tone. [10] Electronic bite alarm with different tone sequences or melody sequences for different event types. [11] Electronic bite indicator with programmable acoustic signal sequence. [12] Electronic bite indicator with device-specific acoustic signature. [13] Electronic bite indicator with variation of pitch, tone sequence or signal duration depending on the intensity of a detected bite. [14] Electronic bite indicator with variable combination of pitch, tone sequence and signal duration. [15] Electronic bite indicator with at least two spatially separated light sources. [16] Electronic bite indicator with symmetrical arrangement of two light sources. [17] Electronic bite indicator with eye-like positioning of two light sources in the area of ​​a fish representation. [18] Electronic bite indicator with variable flashing frequency of an optical signaling device. [19] Electronic bite indicator with wireless connection to a light source at the tip of a rod. [20] Electronic bite indicator with activation of a light signal at a rod tip when a bite is detected. [21] Electronic bite indicator with activation of a light signal at a rod tip when switched on or when ready for use. [22] Electronic bite indicator with wireless communication interface for transmitting event data to a mobile terminal, wherein the transmitted data is further processed and displayed electronically. [23] Electronic bite indicator with wireless communication interface for transmitting event data to a network-based data processing environment, with server-side storage and evaluation. [24] Electronic bite indicator with transmission of status or activity information to other users via a network connection. [25] Electronic bite indicator with external storage of detected bite events in a data processing environment for electronic analysis of multiple events. [26] Electronic bite indicator with storage of event-related data for later statistical evaluation. [27] Electronic bite indicator with assignment of detected event data to a user-specific profile. [28] Electronic bite indicator with joint display of multiple bite events generated by different users within an online environment. [29] Electronic bite indicator with unique electronic device identification. [30] Electronic bite indicator with collective display for identification of which of several fishing rods has triggered a bite signal. [31] Electronic bite indicator with device-specific assignment of a transmitted signal to a specific fishing rod. [32] Electronic bite indicator with wirelessly triggered alarm on a mobile device. [33] Electronic bite indicator with wireless parameterization of sensitivity or signal settings via a mobile device. [34] Electronic bite indicator with controllability of operating functions via a mobile device. [35] Electronic bite indicator with software-expandable functional logic via wireless or wired updates. [36] Electronic bite indicator with rechargeable energy storage. [37] Electronic bite alarm with USB charging port. [38] Electronic bite indicator with inductive charging device. [39] Electronic bite indicator with optical charge level indicator. [40] Electronic bite alarm with acoustic charge level indicator. [41] Electronic bite alarm with charge level indicator via a mobile application. [42] Electronic bite indicator with several independent setting elements. [43] Electronic bite indicator with at least two adjustment elements designed as rotary resistors. [44] Electronic bite indicator with waterproof encapsulated adjustment potentiometer. [45] Electronic bite indicator with metallic push button. [46] Electronic bite indicator with metallic controls. [47] Electronic bite indicator with fully encapsulated housing structure. [48] ​​Electronic bite indicator with waterproof rating according to protection class IP67. [49] Electronic bite indicator with metal housing. [50] Electronic bite indicator with protective casing made of flexible material. [51] Electronic bite indicator with a floating housing. [52] Electronic bite indicator with water-activated detection light. [53] Electronic bite indicator with attachment device for mounting on a fishing rod. [54] Electronic bite indicator with mounting device for mounting on a rod holder. [55] Electronic bite indicator with bearing rotatable relative to the mounting device. [56] Electronic bite indicator with combined holding and rotating device. [57] Electronic bite indicator with Velcro fastening. [58] Electronic bite indicator with attachment by means of cable ties. [59] Electronic bite indicator with cold shoe attachment. [60] Electronic bite indicator with flash shoe attachment. [61] Electronic bite indicator with central internal thread. [62] Electronic bite indicator with integrated fixing solution. [63] Electronic bite indicator with multifunctional thread. [64] Electronic bite indicator with magnetic mount. [65] Electronic bite indicator with magnetic components for retrieval using an external magnet. [66] Electronic bite indicator with a housing that is at least partially fish-shaped, wherein the geometric shape supports a mechanical shift of the center of gravity or a defined orientation. [67] Electronic bite indicator whose external shape allows it to be assigned to a target fish species or fishing method. [68] Electronic bite indicator with function-coding fish design for immediate recognition of an operating mode. [69] Electronic bite indicator with three-dimensionally shaped fish form for haptic orientation and mechanical stabilization. [70] Electronic bite indicator with shaping to influence center of gravity or vibration behavior. [71] Electronic bite indicator with specific fish representation for marking static fishing. [72] Electronic bite indicator with specific representation of a catfish for marking static fishing. [73] Electronic bite indicator with specific representation of a sturgeon for marking static fishing. [74] Electronic bite indicator with a design to reduce user error or device confusion. [75] Electronic bite indicator with a clearly visible fish image for identification as fishing equipment. [76] Electronic bite indicator with fish display for functional classification by the user. [77] Electronic bite indicator with function-coding design to reduce misassignment or incorrect device selection. [78] Electronic bite indicator with an arrangement of at least two light sources for improved device identification when multiple bite indicators are operated simultaneously. [79] Electronic bite indicator with light arrangement for improved directional perception from a greater distance. [80] Electronic bite indicator with a housing whose external shape has at least partially a fish shape or a fish-like form, wherein the shape serves at least for device identification and / or haptic orientation and / or position-related handling. [81] Electronic bite indicator according to claim 80, wherein the fish shape is three-dimensional. [82] Electronic bite indicator according to claim 80 or 81, wherein the fish shape comprises an abstracted, stylized or partially depicted fish shape. [83] Electronic bite indicator according to one of claims 80 to 82, wherein the fish shape is designed independently of center of gravity, position or vibration characteristics. [84] Electronic bite indicator according to any one of claims 80 to 83, wherein the fish shape serves at least for visual, haptic or symbolic device identification. [85] Electronic bite indicator with at least two optical signal transmitters arranged in the area of ​​a fish-shaped or fish-like housing design in such a way that they produce a two-sided, eye-like light emission in the frontal housing area. [86] Electronic bite indicator according to claim 85, wherein the signal transmitters are arranged symmetrically. [87] Electronic bite indicator according to claim 85 or 86, wherein the signal transmitters serve to visually represent eyes, irrespective of their technical function. [88] Electronic bite indicator according to any one of claims 85 to 87, wherein the signal transmitters serve to indicate operating states, events, identification or orientation. [89] Electronic bite indicator according to any one of claims 85 to 88, wherein the number, shape, color, intensity or flashing characteristic of the signal transmitters is variable. [90] Electronic bite indicator with a housing or housing component made at least partly of metal. [91] Electronic bite indicator according to claim 90, wherein the metal fulfills structural, mechanical, thermal, electrical, protective or design functions. [92] Electronic bite indicator according to claim 90 or 91, wherein the housing is made entirely or partially of metal or has a metallic support structure. [93] Electronic bite indicator according to any one of claims 90 to 92, wherein the metal is in the form of alloys, composite materials or metal hybrid structures. [94] Electronic bite indicator according to any one of claims 90 to 93, wherein the metal forms an outer shell, a frame element, a reinforcement structure or a load-bearing component. [95] Electronic bite indicator with a wireless communication interface for transmitting operational, event or status data to an external electronic data processing environment. [96] Electronic bite indicator according to claim 95, wherein the data are stored, processed, analyzed or displayed in a network-based environment. [97] Electronic bite indicator according to claim 95 or 96, wherein data from several devices or users are combined. [98] Electronic bite indicator according to any one of claims 95 to 97, wherein a user, device or event assignment is made. [99] Electronic bite indicator according to any one of claims 95 to 98, wherein data are used for statistical, analytical, identifying or community purposes. [100] Electronic bite indicator according to any one of claims 95 to 99, wherein an online, cloud, server or platform environment is used, irrespective of its specific design. [101] Electronic bite indicator with a housing at least partially shaped like a fish, with at least two optical signal transmitters perceptible as eyes. [102] Electronic bite indicator with a housing whose external shape has at least partially a three-dimensional fish shape or a fish-like shape, wherein the shape enables visual identification of the device as fishing equipment. [103] Electronic bite indicator with at least two optical signal transmitters arranged on both sides in the frontal housing area in such a way as to produce an eye-like light emission. [104] Electronic bite indicator with a wireless communication interface for transmitting operational, event or status data to an external electronic data processing environment for storing, processing, analyzing or displaying the transmitted data. [105] Electronic bite indicator with a housing made at least partly of metal or a metallic supporting housing structure.

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