Fishing system with directly programmable physical function keys of a portable transmitter and receiver unit

Abstract

Fishing system comprising at least one portable transmitter and receiver unit with at least one physical button arranged on the housing, at least one radio-controllable accessory device, characterized in that the accessory device can be put into a pairing mode, a radio registration of the accessory device takes place by pressing the physical button of the portable transmitter and receiver unit during the pairing mode, the registration is stored in the memory of the portable transmitter and receiver unit, and the accessory device can be controlled directly via the physical button after successful registration.

Description

Technical field

[0001] The invention relates to a fishing system with at least one portable transmitter and receiver unit and at least one radio-controlled accessory device, particularly in the field of radio bite indicator systems.

[0002] The accessory device can be, in particular, a tent light (bivvy light), a headlamp, a motion detector or a similar radio-controlled device. State of the art

[0003] Wireless bite alarm systems typically include several bite alarms and at least one portable receiver unit, enabling an angler to monitor the fish regardless of location.

[0004] Various solutions exist for controlling accessory devices. The coupling or configuration often involves: • via a mobile application, • via a separate configuration device, • or via complex menu structures.

[0005] The applicant is also aware of an Angel system in which function keys of a portable receiving unit can be programmed via a mobile application (see EP19201940.4 / EP3804513).

[0006] However, such solutions require app-based configuration and additional setup steps. Disadvantages of the state of the art

[0007] App-based or menu-driven configuration solutions require: • an additional mobile application, • a connection between the receiving unit and the terminal device, • Several configuration steps.

[0008] This can be perceived as inconvenient, especially during outdoor and nighttime operation.

[0009] Furthermore, additional devices are required to establish a pairing. Object of the invention

[0010] The invention is based on the objective of providing a fishing system in which accessory devices can be directly coupled to a portable transmitter and receiver unit without a mobile application.

[0011] In particular, a simple registration of accessory devices, which can be carried out directly on the device, should be made possible. Solution to the task

[0012] The problem is solved by a fishing system with the features of claim 1.

[0013] The system includes: • at least one portable transmitting and receiving unit with at least one physical button, • at least one wirelessly controllable accessory device.

[0014] The accessory device can be put into pairing mode.

[0015] Pressing the physical button during pairing mode initiates radio registration of the accessory. The pairing information is stored in the memory of the portable transmitter and receiver. Once registered, the accessory can be controlled directly via the physical button. Technical effect

[0016] Registration is performed directly through physical interaction with the transmitter and receiver unit. A mobile application is not required. The physical button performs both the registration and subsequent control functions.

[0017] This will: • simplifies system operation, • reduced configuration effort, • enables intuitive pairing.

[0018] The registration will remain saved until it is deliberately deleted. Multi-receiver architecture

[0019] In a preferred embodiment, an accessory device with multiple portable transmitters and receivers can be registered. Each registered unit can control the accessory device independently of other units. There is no hierarchical master-slave relationship between multiple portable transmitters and receivers. This provides a decentralized system with equal receivers. Multi-device assignment

[0020] A single physical button can be logically assigned to multiple accessories. Pressing the button can transmit a control signal to several registered accessories. This allows, in particular, the simultaneous control of multiple devices. Wearable version

[0021] In another embodiment, the portable transmitter and receiver is designed as a wrist-worn receiver. The wrist-worn receiver has at least one physical button, which can be used to register or control an accessory device. Design of the physical key

[0022] In a preferred embodiment, the portable transmitter and receiver unit is equipped with at least one physical button arranged on the housing. The physical button is preferably designed as a mechanical push button with a defined actuation path. This enables tactile feedback. The physical design allows operation without visual contact, particularly in darkness or at night. Furthermore, the physical button reduces unintentional activation, for example, by mere touch or moisture. Examples of implementation according to the drawings Fig. 1 Fig. Figure 1 shows an embodiment of a portable transmitter and receiver unit with four buttons (1, 2, 3, 4). Fig. 2 Fig. Figure 2 shows an embodiment of a wrist-worn transmitter and receiver unit with four buttons (5, 6, 7, 8). QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION

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

[0000] EP 3804513

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Claims

[1] Fishing system comprising at least one portable transmitting and receiving unit with at least one physical button arranged on the housing, at least one radio-controlled accessory device, characterized by , that the accessory device can be put into a pairing mode, that by pressing the physical button of the portable transmitter and receiver during pairing mode a radio registration of the accessory device takes place, that the registration is stored in the memory of the portable transmitter and receiver, and that the accessory device can be controlled directly via the physical button after successful registration. [2] Fishing system according to claim 1, characterized by , that different ways of pressing the physical button trigger different registration or control functions. [3] Fishing system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by, that several accessory devices can be logically assigned to a single physical button, whereby a control signal can be transmitted to several of these accessory devices when the button is pressed. [4] Fishing system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the portable transmitter and receiver unit has a menu function for deleting saved registrations. [5] Fishing system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the portable transmitting and receiving unit is designed as a wrist-worn receiver. [6] Fishing system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that an accessory device with multiple portable transmitting and receiving units can be registered and each registered unit can control the accessory device independently of other units. [7] Fishing system according to claim 6, characterized by, that there is no hierarchical master-slave assignment between multiple portable transmitting and receiving units. [8] Fishing system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the portable transmitter and receiver unit can also communicate bidirectionally with at least one radio bite indicator.

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