Fishing reel, information processing device, and fishing information processing system

Abstract

To provide a fishing reel, an information processing device, and a fishing information processing system comprising the same that are capable of more accurately calculating a flying distance of a fishing line (a line length of a released fishing line) and notifying an angler of the flying distance when fishing is performed using the fishing reel.SOLUTION: A fishing reel comprises a throwing start detection unit that detects a throwing start, a throwing end detection unit that detects a throwing end, a handle rotation detection unit that detects a rotation speed of a handle of the fishing reel, and a line length calculation unit that calculates a line length of a released fishing line, in which the line length calculation unit calculates the line length of the fishing line on the basis of a rotation speed of the handle by the handle rotation detection unit from the throwing start to the throwing end.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a fishing reel capable of calculating the length of fishing line during casting, an information processing device, and a fishing information processing system including these. [Background Art]

[0002] Various spinning reels capable of releasing fishing line have been conventionally known. When fishing with such a spinning reel, the amount of fishing line released after casting a lure or bait has to be determined relying on the angler's intuition.

[0003] As a fishing reel capable of detecting the pay-out or take-up of fishing line, for example, Patent Document 1 discloses a fishing line detection device for a spinning reel configured to detect fishing line wound onto a spool or paid out from the spool, wherein the device is provided with a light emitting unit that emits a light beam and a light receiving unit that receives the light beam emitted from the light emitting unit, and a sensor that non-contactively detects fishing line when the fishing line is wound onto the spool or paid out from the spool, the sensor being provided on a stationary member of the spinning reel or on a fishing rod to which the spinning reel is attached.

[0004] Further, Patent Document 2 discloses a counter device for a spinning reel, wherein the device converts, into data that can be grasped, a fishing line winding amount corresponding to a predetermined actuation amount of a driving body that operates when winding fishing line onto a spool, stores the data in a storage means when winding the fishing line, measures the actuation amount of the driving body until winding of the fishing line is completed when pulling a cast rig from a predetermined position, and includes a control means that notifies the distance between the predetermined position and the device based on the measurement result and the data stored in the storage means. [Prior Art Documents] [Patent Documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2006-081527 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 4-009565 [Overview of the project] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0006] However, even when attempting to measure the length of the fishing line using the photoelectric sensor described in Patent Document 1, there was a problem in that it was practically difficult to accurately detect the length of the fishing line due to the influence of external light, etc. Furthermore, in the method described in Patent Document 2, the user has to press a reset button after the casting start operation, so if the button is forgotten or pressed at a time other than when casting starts, the length of the line cannot be calculated accurately. In addition, when the fishing line is released by the drag force when a fish is hooked, even if the length of the fishing line is calculated from the amount of operation of the drive unit, it will deviate from the actual casting distance of the fishing line, making it difficult to accurately determine the length of the line.

[0007] The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its object is to provide a fishing reel, an information processing device, and a fishing information processing system equipped therewith that can more accurately calculate the casting distance of the fishing line (the length of the fishing line released) when fishing using a fishing reel, and inform the angler of this distance. Other objects of the present invention will become clear by referring to the entirety of this specification. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] A fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises a casting start detection unit for detecting the start of casting, a casting end detection unit for detecting the end of casting, a handle rotation detection unit for detecting the number of rotations of the handle of the fishing reel, and a line length calculation unit for calculating the length of the released fishing line, wherein the line length calculation unit is configured to calculate the length of the fishing line based on the number of rotations of the handle detected by the handle rotation detection unit from the start of casting to the end of casting.

[0009] A fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention is configured to initialize the calculated line length or handle rotation count based on the detection of the end of the current cast or the start of the next cast.

[0010] A fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a memory unit, which is configured to store information on the start of casting, the end of casting, the number of handle rotations, or the length of the fishing line.

[0011] A fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention is configured such that the end of the current cast is determined based on the detection of the start of the next cast by the cast start detection unit.

[0012] In the fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention, the casting start detection unit and the casting end detection unit are a bail, and the end of the current casting is determined by detecting the operation of the bail which is operated during casting. Furthermore, in the fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention, the casting start detection unit and the casting end detection unit detect the proximity of a detected part provided on the fishing line, and the end of the current casting is determined based on this detection.

[0013] A fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention is equipped with a display unit, which is configured to display the length of the fishing line.

[0014] A fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a transmitting unit, which is configured to transmit the length of the fishing line to an external source.

[0015] A fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a drag release amount detection unit for detecting the amount of drag released, and the line length calculation unit is configured to calculate the length of the fishing line by subtracting the difference based on the drag release amount from the length of the fishing line based on the number of handle rotations. Furthermore, in a fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention, the drag release amount is configured to be initialized based on the detection of the end of casting or the start of casting.

[0016] A fishing information processing system according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises a fishing reel having a casting start detection unit for detecting the start of casting, a casting end detection unit for detecting the end of casting, and a handle rotation detection unit for detecting the number of rotations of the handle of the fishing reel, and an information processing device having a line length calculation unit for calculating the length of the released fishing line, wherein the line length calculation unit is configured to calculate the length of the fishing line based on the number of rotations of the handle detected by the handle rotation detection unit from the start of casting to the end of casting.

[0017] In a fishing information processing system according to one embodiment of the present invention, the information processing device includes a transmitting and receiving unit, which is configured to receive information from a fishing reel regarding the start of casting, the end of casting, and the number of handle rotations.

[0018] In a fishing information processing system according to one embodiment of the present invention, the information processing device includes a transmitting and receiving unit, and the transmitting and receiving unit is configured to transmit the calculated information of the length of the fishing line to the fishing reel.

[0019] In a fishing information processing system according to one embodiment of the present invention, the information processing device includes a display unit, which is configured to display the length of the fishing line.

[0020] In a fishing information processing system according to one embodiment of the present invention, the information processing device is a mobile terminal, a wearable terminal, or a computer device.

[0021] An information processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises a receiving unit that receives information from an external source and a line length calculation unit that calculates the length of a fishing line. The receiving unit receives information from an external source regarding the start of casting, information regarding the end of casting, and information regarding the number of rotations of the handle of a fishing reel. The line length calculation unit is configured to calculate the length of the fishing line based on this information. [Effects of the Invention]

[0022] According to the above embodiment, when fishing with a fishing reel, it is possible to provide a fishing reel, an information processing device, and a fishing information processing system including the same that can more accurately calculate the flying distance of fishing line (the length of the released fishing line) and notify an angler of the calculated value . BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] [Figure 1] Fig. 1 is a diagram illustrating the basic configuration of a fishing reel according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] Fig. 2 is a diagram outlining the procedure for calculating fishing line length in a fishing reel according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] Fig. 3 is a diagram illustrating the basic configuration of a fishing information processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] Fig. 4 is a diagram illustrating a handle rotation detection unit in a fishing reel according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] Fig. 5 is a diagram illustrating a cast detection unit in a fishing reel according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] Fig. 6 is a diagram illustrating a drag release amount detection unit in a fishing reel according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] Fig. 7 is a diagram illustrating calculation of the length of released fishing line in a fishing reel according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] Fig. 8 is a diagram illustrating output of handle rotation speed in a fishing reel according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] Fig. 9 is a diagram illustrating a method for correcting the length of released fishing line by a fishing reel according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] Fig. 10 is a diagram illustrating a method for detecting the end of a cast by a fishing reel according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 11] Fig. 11 is a diagram illustrating a method for detecting the end of a cast by a fishing reel or the like according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12] Fig. 12 is a diagram illustrating a method for detecting the end of a cast by a fishing reel or the like according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 13] This figure illustrates another embodiment of the handle rotation detection unit 3 and the drag release amount detection unit 8 in a fishing reel according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0024] The embodiments of the fishing reel and the like according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the attached drawings. Components common to multiple drawings are denoted by the same reference numerals throughout the drawings. Please note that, for the sake of clarity, the drawings are not necessarily drawn to an exact scale.

[0025] First, with reference to Figure 1, the configuration of a fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0026] As shown in the figure, a fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a casting detection unit 2 that includes a casting start detection unit for detecting the start of casting and a casting end detection unit for detecting the end of casting, a handle rotation detection unit 3 for detecting the number of rotations of the handle of the fishing reel 1, and a line length calculation unit 4 for calculating the length of the released fishing line. The line length calculation unit 4 is configured to calculate the length of the fishing line based on the number of rotations of the handle detected by the handle rotation detection unit 3 from the start of casting to the end of casting.

[0027] According to the fishing reel 1 of one embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to provide a fishing reel that can more accurately calculate the casting distance of the fishing line (the length of the fishing line released) when fishing, and inform the angler of this distance.

[0028] As shown in Figure 1, a fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a storage unit 5, which can store at least one or all of the following: information on the start of casting, the end of casting, the number of handle rotations, or the length of the fishing line.

[0029] Furthermore, as shown in the figure, the fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention is equipped with a display unit 6, which can display the length of the fishing line. This makes it possible to inform the angler of the casting distance (length of the fishing line released) when fishing. The display unit 6 may also be capable of displaying at least one of the following pieces of information: casting start, casting end, and handle rotation count. In addition, a separate output unit (not shown) can be provided to inform the angler of the casting distance (length of the fishing line released) by voice or other means when fishing. The output unit can produce various outputs other than voice and is not limited to a specific configuration.

[0030] Furthermore, as shown in the figure, a fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a transmitting / receiving unit 7 which includes a transmitting unit and a receiving unit, and the transmitting unit of the transmitting / receiving unit 7 is configured to transmit information on the length of the fishing line to an external source. Here, "external source" refers to, but is not limited to, a computer, smartphone, smart glasses, smartwatch, or dedicated fishing device.

[0031] Here, the length of the fishing line is calculated for each cast, and the timing of the end of each cast is determined based on the detection of the end of the current cast or the start of the next cast. After the length of the line for the current cast is calculated, the calculation result is stored in the memory unit 5, and then the calculated current line length is initialized (reset) in order to calculate the length of the line for the next cast. Alternatively, the handle rotation count may also be initialized (reset). This prevents mixing of the line length for each cast.

[0032] Furthermore, in the fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, the end of the current cast can be determined based on the detection of the start of the next cast by the cast start detection unit of the cast detection unit 2. Since the detection of the start of the next cast also signifies the end of the current cast, the information from the cast start detection can be used more effectively by determining the detection of the start of the next cast as the detection of the end of the current cast.

[0033] In the fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, if the throwing start detection unit and the throwing end detection unit of the throwing detection unit 2 are a bail, the end of the current throw may be determined by detecting the operation of the bail that is operated at the time of throwing. This has the advantage that throwing detection can be performed without the angler having to perform any additional actions such as pressing a button.

[0034] As shown in Figure 1, the fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a drag release amount detection unit 8 for detecting the amount of drag released, and the line length calculation unit 4 is configured to calculate the length of the fishing line by subtracting the difference based on the amount of drag released detected by the drag release amount detection unit 8 from the length of the fishing line based on the number of handle rotations. Furthermore, in the fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, the amount of drag released can be initialized based on the detection of the end of casting or the start of casting.

[0035] According to the fishing reel 1 of one embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to calculate the casting distance of the fishing line (the length of the fishing line released) more accurately when fishing.

[0036] Next, with reference to Figure 2, a method for calculating the length of fishing line released by a fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described in more detail.

[0037] First, in step S1, it is determined whether the throw has finished. If the throw has finished, the process proceeds to step S7, where the calculated string length data is transmitted (or stored). Then, the process proceeds to step S8, where the string length data is initialized (reset). At this time, the handle rotation count may also be initialized (reset).

[0038] In step S1, it is determined whether the casting is complete. If the casting is not complete, i.e., still in progress, the process proceeds to step S2, where it is determined whether the handle of the fishing reel is rotating. If the handle is not rotating, the process proceeds to step S4. If the handle is rotating, the process proceeds to step S3, where the length A of the retrieved (released) fishing line is calculated based on the number of rotations of the handle.

[0039] Next, proceed to step S4 to determine if the spool is rotating. If the spool is not rotating, proceed to step S6 and determine that the above line length A is the length C of the retrieved (released) fishing line. On the other hand, if the spool is rotating, proceed to step S5 and calculate the line length B based on this. Then, proceed to step S6 and calculate the length C of the retrieved (released) fishing line as line length A - line length B.

[0040] In this way, when fishing, it becomes possible to calculate the amount of fishing line released, that is, the length of the fishing line that is retrieved, more accurately and reliably.

[0041] Next, with reference to Figure 3, a fishing information processing system according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described. As shown in the figure, the fishing information processing system 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises a fishing reel 1 having a casting detection unit 2 that includes a casting start detection unit for detecting the start of casting and a casting end detection unit for detecting the end of casting, and a handle rotation detection unit 3 for detecting the number of rotations of the handle of the fishing reel 1, and an information processing device 10 having a line length calculation unit 14 for calculating the length of the released fishing line, wherein the line length calculation unit 14 is configured to calculate the length of the fishing line based on the number of rotations of the handle by the handle rotation detection unit 3 from the start of casting to the end of casting.

[0042] Furthermore, as shown in the figure, in the fishing information processing system 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention, the information processing device 10 includes a transmitting / receiving unit 17, which is configured to receive information from the fishing reel 1 regarding the start of casting, the end of casting, and the number of handle rotations of the fishing reel 1. The information processing device 10 also includes a storage unit 15 that can store this information.

[0043] Furthermore, in the fishing information processing system 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention, the transmitting / receiving unit 17 of the information processing device 10 can transmit the calculated fishing line length information to the fishing reel 1. In this way, the fishing reel 1 can receive the line length information from an external source and display it on the display unit 6. This eliminates the burden of line length calculation processing on the fishing reel 1. In addition, a separate output unit (not shown) can be provided to receive the line length information from an external source and inform the angler of the line length by voice or other means. The output unit can perform various outputs other than voice and is not limited to a specific form.

[0044] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 3, in the fishing information processing system 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention, the information processing device 10 includes a display unit 16, which is configured to display the calculated length of the fishing line. The display unit 16 can also display information related to fishing in general, including the start of casting, the end of casting, and the number of handle rotations of the fishing reel 1. In this way, it becomes possible to centrally manage fishing information with an information processing device located outside the fishing reel. In addition, a separate output unit (not shown) can be provided to inform the angler of information related to fishing in general by voice or other means. The output unit can perform various outputs other than voice and is not limited to a specific form.

[0045] In the fishing information processing system 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention, the information processing device 10 is a mobile terminal, a wearable terminal, or a computer device. More specifically, it could be a smartphone, smart glasses, a smartwatch, or a fishing-specific device. The information processing device 10 could be any of these or any other device, and is not limited to any particular device.

[0046] As described above, the information processing device 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises a transmitting and receiving unit 17 having a receiving unit that receives information from an external source (a fishing reel), and a line length calculation unit 14 that calculates the length of the fishing line. The receiving unit receives information from the external source (a fishing reel) regarding the start of casting, information regarding the end of casting, and information regarding the number of rotations of the handle. The line length calculation unit 14 is configured to calculate the length of the fishing line based on this information.

[0047] Next, with reference to Figure 4, the handle rotation detection unit 3 described above will be explained in more detail. As shown in the figure, a fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention is equipped with a handle rotation detection unit 3 that detects the rotation speed of the handle. The handle rotation detection unit is composed of a slit plate 22 and a photointerrupter 23, and the rotation speed of the handle is detected by measuring the rotation of the slit plate 22 mounted on the handle shaft 21 using the photointerrupter 23. Here, the object of measurement is not limited to this, but may also be a gear synchronized with the rotation of the handle or a rotor whose speed has been increased by a gear ratio. Furthermore, the detection method may also be one using something other than a photointerrupter, and is not limited to a particular embodiment.

[0048] Next, with reference to Figure 5, the throw detection unit 2 described above will be explained in more detail. As shown in the figure, the fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention is equipped with a throw detection unit 2 that detects the start and end of throwing. As shown in Figure 5, by attaching a magnet 25 to the bail part 24 and a Hall element 27 to the reel foot part 26, the start and end of throwing can be detected by detecting the movement of the bail part 24. Here, in addition to detecting the movement of the bail part, various other methods can be considered for detecting throwing. For example, methods such as detecting the acceleration that may change due to throwing, detecting the movement of an object that swings during the throwing motion, and detecting the release speed of the fishing line can also be considered. Other methods will be described later. The throw detection method is not limited to a particular embodiment.

[0049] Next, with reference to Figure 6, the drag release amount detection unit 8 described above will be explained in more detail. As shown in the figure, the fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention is equipped with a drag release amount detection unit 8 for detecting the amount of drag release. As shown in Figure 6, when the spool 28 rotates due to the drag, a magnet 30 is attached to a rotating body 29 that is connected to rotate in sync with it. By detecting the rotation of the rotating body 29 to which the magnet 30 is attached in conjunction with the rotation of the spool 28 using a Hall element 31, the amount of rotation of the spool can be calculated, and the amount of drag release can be calculated. Here, various methods can be considered for detecting the rotation of the spool. For example, a method of attaching a Hall element to the drag knob and a magnet to the spool can be considered, or a method of placing a photosensor inside the spool and placing a slit plate or reflector inside the spool can be considered. Various embodiments of the method for detecting the rotation of the spool can be considered, such as the detection location, the part to be detected, and the sensor, and it is not limited to a specific embodiment.

[0050] Next, with reference to Figure 7, the method for calculating the length of the fishing line released based on the detection of the bail's operation will be explained in more detail. As shown in the figure, in a fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, when the method for detecting casting is the detection of the bail's operation, the operation of the bail, which is operated during casting, is detected, and this is used as a trigger to start data detection.

[0051] As shown in the diagram, the rotation of the handle and the rotation of the spool are monitored. If the handle rotates, the retrieved line length L1 is calculated from the amount of rotation. If the spool rotates, the released line length L2 is calculated from the amount of rotation. If the handle rotates but the spool does not, the retrieved line length (retrieval distance) is L3 = L1. If both the handle and the spool rotate, the released line length (estimated casting distance) is L3 = L1 - L2. Subsequently, when the bail is activated, it is determined that the casting has ended, and the calculated line length is output as the estimated casting distance L3. Here, in the case of a normal spinning reel (excluding reels with lever brakes), the individual components of the reel do not rotate or perform any other action when the line is released; they are stationary. Therefore, even if the internal components of the reel are measured, the amount of line released cannot be detected. However, in normal fishing, the length of the fishing line at the start of release is almost always kept at roughly the same length. Therefore, if line stretching and breakage are negligible, the amount of line retrieved up to the start of release can be considered as the amount of line released immediately before.

[0052] In addition to the throw detection unit, acceleration values ​​can be obtained from acceleration sensors attached to fishing rods, fishing reels, etc. In this case, a certain threshold value can be set for the acceleration value, and when it exceeds that threshold, it can be determined that a throw has started, and various detection and calculation processes and outputs can be performed.

[0053] Detection information between each throw may be continuously output, and various output devices may be configured to constantly display the current winding amount, the amount released due to drag, etc. For the next throw, this output information related to the previous throw is initialized (reset).

[0054] Next, with reference to Figure 8, a method for outputting the average rotation speed of the handle will be described. As shown in the figure, in a fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, when outputting the average rotation speed of the handle of the fishing reel 1, after detecting the operation of the bail during the casting operation, the slack line is retrieved and the lure is lowered to a desired depth. To ignore the rotation speed during this period, for example, after starting the lure retrieval operation, the time T1 is obtained by the microcontroller's timer function at the 5th rotation, and the time T2 is obtained again by the microcontroller's timer function at the 15th rotation after starting the retrieval operation. The rotation speed of the handle between T1 and T2 is obtained, and the average rotation speed V1 of the handle between T1 and T2 at the time T2 is obtained is calculated. When the lure is retrieved and the operation of the bail for the next cast is detected, V1 can be output. In this way, when the angler performs subsequent casts and tries to reproduce the previously stored handle rotation speed, there is an advantage in being able to refer to a more accurately calculated handle rotation speed.

[0055] Next, with reference to Figures 9a and 9b, a method for correcting the length of the released fishing line will be explained. The method for correcting the length of the line shown in the figures involves calculating a correction value for the length of the retrieved (released) line relative to the number of handle rotations N, based on the relationship between the bottom diameter D of the spool 28, which has been measured in advance, and the number of handle rotations N required to wind up the wound line length L. This corrects the amount of retrieved (released) line Z per rotation of the spool 28, which is caused by the change in diameter D' due to the retrieval (release) of the fishing line, and then calculating the length of the line. This retrieved (released) line Z can be expressed as follows. Recovery amount (release amount) Z = Handle rotation speed N × Gear ratio × Thread length correction value In this way, the thread length can be calculated more accurately.

[0056] Next, with reference to Figures 10a and 10b, other embodiments of the method for detecting the end of a cast using a fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described. As shown in the figures, the fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention is equipped with a cast detection unit for detecting the end of a cast (start of a cast). As shown in Figures 10a and 10b, a detectable part 33, which is configured to protrude in conjunction with the operation of the bail, is provided on the rotating part 31 side of the fishing reel, and a detection unit 34 is provided on the main body part 32 side of the fishing reel 1 so as to contact the detectable part 33 when the detectable part 33 protrudes (state in Figure 10b). In this way, the end of a cast (start of a cast) can be detected by detecting the contact of the detectable part 33 with the detection unit 34 caused by the operation of the bail.

[0057] Next, with reference to Figures 11a and 11b, other embodiments of the method for detecting the end of a cast using a fishing reel 1, etc., according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described. As shown in the figures, a fishing rod 30 equipped with a fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention is equipped with a cast detection unit that detects the end of a cast (start of a cast). As shown in Figures 11a and 11b, a detectable part 35 is provided on the fishing line, and a detection unit 36 ​​such as a non-contact limit switch is provided on the fishing rod 30, and the detection unit 36 ​​detects the approach of the detectable part 35 (Figure 11b). In this way, the end of a cast can be detected by detecting the approach of the detectable part 35 provided on the fishing line to the detection unit 36. Here, in the illustrated example, the detection unit 36 ​​was described as being provided on the fishing rod 30, but the detection unit 36 ​​may be provided on the fishing reel 1.

[0058] Next, with reference to Figure 12, other embodiments of the method for detecting the end of a cast using a fishing reel 1, etc., according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described. As shown in the figure, a detection unit 38 for detecting the end of a cast (start of a cast) is provided on other fishing gear near the fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. On the other hand, a detectable unit 37 is provided on the fishing line, and the detection unit 38 is configured to determine the communication state and distance to the detectable unit. In this way, the end of a cast (start of a cast) can be detected by determining whether the detectable unit 37 is in the area where a cast is in progress or in the area where a cast is not in progress, based on the communication state (communication possible state, communication blocked state) or distance (less than a predetermined distance, greater than or equal to a predetermined distance) with the detectable unit 35 provided on the fishing line. Here, in the illustrated example, the detection unit 38 was described as being provided on other fishing gear, but the detection unit 38 may be provided on the fishing reel 1 or the fishing rod 30.

[0059] Next, with reference to Figure 13, another embodiment of the handle rotation detection unit 3 and the drag release amount detection unit 8 in a fishing reel 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described. Here, the drag mechanism can be implemented not only by the method of relative rotation between the spool and the main shaft shown in Figure 6 above, but also by a method of relative rotation between the rotor and the handle. The method will be described in more detail below with reference to Figure 13.

[0060] As shown in Figure 13, the spool 28 is fixed to the main shaft 39, and the main shaft 39 is supported so as not to rotate relative to the reel body 40. In this case, an oscillator mechanism may be provided that moves the main shaft 39 up and down in the axial direction in accordance with the rotation of the rotor 41, thereby evenly winding the fishing line onto the spool 28. Such an oscillator mechanism can be any conventionally known one, and is omitted in Figure 13 for simplicity.

[0061] The rotor 41 is fixed to the pinion gear 42 and receives rotational power from the face gear 43 of the pinion gear 42. A drag mechanism is provided between the rotor 41 and the handle 44. This prevents the fishing line from breaking by allowing the rotor 41 to rotate freely relative to the handle 44 when a torque exceeding a set value is received. In the illustrated example, a conventionally known drag mechanism is provided between the handle 44 and the face gear, but the same function can be achieved by providing the drag mechanism between the pinion gear 42 and the rotor 41.

[0062] In the configuration shown in Figure 13, the amount of thread recovered can be obtained by reading the rotation speed of the rotor 41. For this purpose, a detection unit (e.g., rotor detection unit 45) is provided on the rotor 41 or a part that rotates in conjunction with the rotor 41 (the rotor itself, the pinion gear, the face gear, etc.), and a detection unit (e.g., rotor detection unit 46) is provided on the reel body 40 at a location opposite to the detection unit. The amount of thread recovered can be obtained from the output value of the rotor detection unit 46. Here, the specific configuration of the rotor detection unit 46 can be realized in the same manner as shown in Figure 4.

[0063] Alternatively, the drag release amount can be obtained by obtaining the difference between the rotor rotation speed and the handle rotation speed. For this purpose, a detection unit (for example, a handle detection unit 47 provided on the drag mechanism 49) is provided on a part that rotates in sync with the handle 44 (the handle itself, a part of the drag mechanism, etc.), and a handle detection unit 48 is provided on the reel body 40 at a location opposite to the detection unit. The drag release amount can be detected from the difference in output values ​​between the handle detection unit 48 and the rotor detection unit 46. Here, the specific configuration of the handle detection unit 48 can be realized in the same manner as shown in Figure 4.

[0064] The dimensions, materials, and arrangements of each component described herein are not limited to those explicitly described in the embodiments, and each component can be modified to have any dimensions, materials, and arrangements that fall within the scope of the present invention. Furthermore, components not explicitly described herein may be added to the described embodiments, and some of the components described in each embodiment may be omitted. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0065] 1 Fishing reel 2. Throwing detection unit 3. Handle rotation detection unit 4. Thread length calculation unit 5 Storage section 6 Display section 7 Transmitter / Receiver 8. Drag release amount detection unit 10 Information Processing Devices 14. Thread length calculation unit 15 Storage section 16 Display section 21 Handle shaft 22 Slit Plate 23 Photo Interrupter 24. Veil section 25 magnets 26 Reel foot section 27 Hole element 28 spools 29. Solids of revolution 30 fishing rod 31 Rotating part 32 Main body 33 Detected part 34 Detection unit 35 Detected part 36 Detection unit 37 Detected part 38 Detection unit 39 Main shaft 40 Reel body 41 Rotor 42 Pinion Gear 43 Face Gear 44 handle 45 Rotor detection unit 46 Lotus Department 47 Handle detection unit 48 Handle detection unit 49 Drag mechanism 100 Fishing Information Processing System

Claims

1. A throw start detection unit that detects the start of throwing, a throw end detection unit that detects the end of throwing, and for fishing A handle rotation detection unit detects the number of rotations of the reel handle, and calculates the length of the released fishing line. A fishing reel comprising a line length calculation unit and a transmission unit capable of transmitting information to an external source, The transmitting unit transmits to an external device information regarding the start of the throw, the end of the throw, the number of rotations of the fishing reel handle, and the length of the fishing line. In the first state of the fishing reel, the length of the fishing line is calculated by the fishing reel based on information including the start of casting, the end of casting, and the number of rotations of the handle of the fishing reel. A fishing reel characterized in that, in a second state of the fishing reel where the load on the fishing reel is high, the length of the fishing line is calculated based on information including the start of casting, the end of casting, and the number of rotations of the handle of the fishing reel, and the information including the start of casting, the end of casting, and the number of rotations of the handle of the fishing reel is transmitted to the external device.

2. The fishing reel according to claim 1, comprising a receiving unit, the receiving unit receiving information on the length of the fishing line from the external device.

3. The fishing reel according to claim 1, wherein the external device is a computer, smartphone, smart glasses, smartwatch, or a fishing-specific device.

4. The fishing reel according to claim 1, comprising a memory unit which stores at least one of the following: the start of throwing, the end of throwing, the number of rotations of the handle of the fishing reel, and the length of the fishing line.

5. The fishing reel according to claim 1, further comprising a display unit which displays at least one of the following: the start of casting, the end of casting, the number of rotations of the handle of the fishing reel, and the length of the fishing line.

6. It is equipped with a receiving unit that receives information from an external device, and the receiving unit receives from the external device any of the following information: information on the start of casting, information on the end of casting, information on the number of rotations of the fishing reel handle, and information on the length of the fishing line. In the first state of the fishing reel, the length of the fishing line is calculated by the fishing reel based on information including the start of casting, the end of casting, and the number of rotations of the handle of the fishing reel. An information processing device characterized in that, in a second state of the fishing reel where the load on the fishing reel is high, the length of the fishing line is calculated by the external device based on information including the start of casting, the end of casting, and the number of rotations of the handle of the fishing reel.

7. The information processing device according to claim 6, further comprising a line length calculation unit for calculating the length of the fishing line, wherein the line length calculation unit calculates the length of the fishing line based on information about the start of casting, information about the end of casting, and information about the number of rotations of the handle of the fishing reel.

8. The information processing apparatus according to claim 7, further comprising a transmitting unit for transmitting information to the outside, wherein the transmitting unit transmits the calculated length of the fishing line to the outside.

9. The information processing device according to claim 7, comprising a display unit which displays at least one of the following: the start of the throw, the end of the throw, the number of rotations of the handle of the fishing reel, and the calculated length of the fishing line.

10. The information processing device according to claim 7, comprising a storage unit which stores at least one of the information of the start of throwing, the end of throwing, the number of rotations of the handle of the fishing reel, and the length of the fishing line.

11. The information processing device according to claim 6, wherein the information regarding the length of the fishing line is received from an external source or calculated by the information processing device.

12. A throw start detection unit that detects the start of throwing, a throw end detection unit that detects the end of throwing, and for fishing A fishing reel having a handle rotation detection unit that detects the number of rotations of the reel's handle, The system includes an information processing device having a line length calculation unit that calculates the length of the released fishing line, The information processing device receives information from the fishing reel regarding the start of casting, the end of casting, the number of rotations of the fishing reel's handle, and the length of the fishing line. In the first state of the fishing reel, the length of the fishing line is calculated by the fishing reel based on information including the start of casting, the end of casting, and the number of rotations of the handle of the fishing reel. A fishing information processing system characterized in that, in a second state of the fishing reel where the load on the fishing reel is high, the length of the fishing line is calculated by the line length calculation unit of the information processing device based on information including the start of casting, the end of casting, and the number of rotations of the handle of the fishing reel.

13. The string length calculation unit, from the start of throwing to the end of throwing, is connected to the handle rotation detection unit. The fishing information processing system according to claim 12, which calculates the length of the fishing line based on the number of rotations of the handle.

14. The fishing information processing system according to claim 13, wherein the information processing device transmits the calculated information of the length of the fishing line to the fishing reel.

15. The information processing device comprises a display unit, the display unit displays the length of the fishing line, claim. The fishing information processing system described in 13.

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