Information processing device, fishing reel, and program

Abstract

Provided is an information processing device that can provide accurate information related to water depth. The present invention comprises: a yarn length information acquisition means 172 that acquires line length information, which is information relating to the length of a line reeled out from a fishing reel; a line length correction means 174 that corrects the line length information for each predetermined angle of the line; and a display means 176 that displays corrected line length information that is the line length information corrected according to the predetermined angle. As a result, information on the water depth in consideration of so-called drift fishing can be provided to the user. The user can thus recognize accurate, although not entirely precise, line length information compared with water depth information based on the line length information, and can additionally reel out a lacking length of the fishing line.

Description

Information processing device, fishing reel and program

[0001] The present invention relates to an information processing device, a fishing reel, and a program that can be used in a fishing information providing system.

[0002] In recent years, there has been a technology for remotely controlling fishing reels, as disclosed in, for example, Patent Document 1. Patent Document 1 (paragraph 0044, Figure 6, etc.) describes that when a dedicated remote control app is running on a smartphone, a confirmation screen that displays the status of the reel includes a depth indicator A that shows the length of fishing line being let out from the reel, and below that, a set shelf depth B is displayed.

[0003] JP 2016-073270 A

[0004] However, when existing water depth displays such as those disclosed in Patent Document 1 display the actual length of fishing line, the displayed value may differ from the actual water depth due to the influence of tides, wind, etc. (speed, direction, etc.). Therefore, relying solely on such water depth displays makes it difficult to cast your fishing tackle to the desired depth.

[0005] The present invention has been made in light of the technical problems described above, and aims to provide an information processing device, a fishing reel, and a program that are capable of providing accurate information regarding water depth.

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention provides an information processing device comprising: line length information acquisition means for acquiring line length information, which is information regarding the line length let out from a fishing reel; line length correction means for correcting the line length information for each predetermined angle of the line; and display means for displaying corrected line length information, which is the line length information corrected according to the predetermined angle.The present invention also provides a fishing reel comprising: line length information acquisition means for acquiring line length information, which is information regarding the let-out line length; line length correction means for correcting the line length information for each predetermined angle of the line; and output means for outputting the corrected line length information.The present invention also provides a program for causing an information processing device or a fishing reel to acquire line length information, which is information regarding the line length let out from a fishing reel, correct the line length information for each predetermined angle of the line, and output the corrected line length information, which is the corrected line length information.

[0007] In the information processing device, fishing reel, and program configured as described above, the corrected line length information can be used as water depth information corresponding to a predetermined angle.

[0008] According to the present invention, an information processing device, a fishing reel, and a program capable of providing accurate information related to water depth are provided.

[0009] 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a fishing information system according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a plan view showing an example of a fishing reel. FIG. 2 is a side view of the fishing reel shown in FIG. 2. FIG. 3(a) is a block diagram showing the basic circuit configuration of a fishing reel, and FIG. 3(b) is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the fishing reel. FIG. 3 is a diagram explaining a line length correction formula. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a process for displaying corrected line length information. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a display on a fishing reel. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing another example of a display on a fishing reel. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a fishing information system when communicating with a server. FIG. 6(a) is a block diagram showing the basic circuit configuration of an information processing device, and FIG. 6(b) is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the information processing device. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a display on an information processing device. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a display on an information processing device including a water depth graph. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a display following FIG. 12. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a display following FIG. 13. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a display following FIG. 14. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a display following FIG. 15. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a display following FIG. 16. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a display following FIG. 17. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a display following FIG. 18. Fig. 1 is a diagram showing a display example relating to a combination of a water depth graph and GPS information. Fig. 2 is a diagram showing a display example relating to sharing of other people's fishing trip information. Fig. 3 is a diagram showing a display example relating to log information. Fig. 4 is a diagram showing another display example relating to log information. Fig. 5 is a diagram showing a display example relating to tackle usage rate.

[0010] <Outline of Fishing Information System 100> Hereinafter, an embodiment of an information processing device, a fishing reel, and a program according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows a fishing information system 100 according to an embodiment. The fishing information system 100 provides various types of fishing-related information to users. The fishing information system 100 includes a fishing rod 102, a fishing reel 104, an information processing device 106, and the like. The fishing reel 104 can be attached to the fishing rod 102 for use.

[0011] As will be described in detail below, the fishing information system 100 of this embodiment transmits information about the payout length of the fishing line 103 (line length information) from the fishing reel 104 to the information processing device 106. In this embodiment, the line length information is obtained based on information about the amount of rotation (rotation amount information) of the spool 7 ( FIG. 2 ) provided on the fishing reel 104. The information processing device 106 can be, for example, any of a variety of portable information terminals, such as a smartphone, tablet, wearable device (including a smartwatch), or notebook personal computer (notebook PC). The information processing device 106 corrects the line length information according to the angle of the line, and corrected line length information is generated. The corrected line length information is displayed on at least one of the fishing reel 104 and the information processing device 106.

[0012] <Fishing rod 102 and fishing reel 104> Various types of fishing rods 102 and fishing reels 104 can be used. In particular, the fishing reel 104 can be, for example, a baitcasting reel equipped with an assist function (AS function, counter AS function), an electric reel equipped with a motor and an AS function (counter AS function), or a manual spinning reel. Other types of reels can also be used as the fishing reel 104 as long as they have a display function. In this embodiment, an electric reel equipped with a motor and an AS function (counter AS function) is used.

[0013] 2 and 3 are diagrams showing an example of the configuration of a fishing reel 104 used in this embodiment. In FIGS. 2 and 3, the front-to-rear, left-to-right, and up-and-down directions are defined as directions indicated by arrows. The fishing reel 104 has a reel body 5 equipped with left and right side plates 5A and 5B, which are formed by attaching left and right covers 4a and 4b to left and right frames 3a and 3b. A manual handle 6 for winding the fishing line is provided on one side plate (the right side plate 5B) of the reel body 5. A spool 7, around which the fishing line 103 (FIG. 1) is wound, is supported between the left and right side plates 5A and 5B for rotation about a spool shaft (not shown). Furthermore, reel legs 5a for attaching the reel body to a fishing rod are formed between the left and right frames 3a and 3b.

[0014] In this embodiment, a drive motor (not shown) is held between the left and right side plates 5A, 5B on the front side of the spool 7, and the spool 7 is driven to rotate in the fishing line winding direction via a power transmission mechanism (not shown) by the winding operation of the manual handle 6 and the rotational drive of the drive motor. The fishing reel 104 of this embodiment also has a known drag mechanism that applies a drag force to the rotation of the spool 7 when the fishing line 103 (FIG. 1) is paid out from the spool 7 during fishing, and a star-shaped drag adjustment knob (star drag) 22 is provided between the reel body 5 and the manual handle 6 to adjust the drag force provided by the drag mechanism.

[0015] A control case 52 is disposed above the spool 7 between the left and right side plates 5A, 5B that make up the reel body 5, and serves as a type of counter case. The control case 52 is box-shaped and houses a control unit 50 (FIG. 4(a)) that controls the drive motor. A display unit (in this embodiment, a liquid crystal display unit) 54 that displays various fishing information is provided within the control case 52. The control case 52 also has a plurality of (here, three) operation buttons 121 that can be used to set various pieces of information. The display unit 54 may be a pop-up type with a screen that pops up.

[0016] The operation button 121 can be pressed by the user with a finger to select information (including numerical values), confirm input, etc. The operation button 121 has a function of accepting various information from the user, such as depth information for stopping the cast tackle 105 at a desired depth.

[0017] The control case 52 may be configured to be substantially flush with the surfaces of the left and right side plates 5A, 5B that make up the reel body 5. Also, reference numeral 56 in Figure 3 denotes a frame cover that makes up the control case 52. The specific functions of this control unit 50 will be described later.

[0018] The line length is measured (detected) using a rotation amount sensor 58. The rotation amount sensor 58 can detect the amount of fishing line 103 (FIG. 1) wound around the spool 7. The rotation amount sensor 58 is disposed on the frame 3a or 3b. In this embodiment, the rotation amount sensor 58 is disposed on the frame 3a. When the spool 7 is rotated to reel in or reel in the fishing line 103 (FIG. 1), the rotation amount sensor 58 detects the actual amount and direction of rotation using, for example, a magnet attached to the rotating portion and a magnetic sensor that detects this magnet, and generates a detection signal. The control unit 50 calculates line length information and corrected line length information based on the detection signal from the rotation amount sensor 58, and displays them on the display unit 54. The display of line length information and corrected line length information will be described later.

[0019] An operating member 40 for adjusting the output of the drive motor is disposed at the rear of the control case 52. This operating member 40 is rotatably supported by a support shaft 41 between the left and right side plates 5A, 5B, and is disposed along the rear edge of the control case 52. The support shaft 41 is disposed approximately parallel to the spool shaft, so that the operating member 40 is exposed to the spool 7 side and can be rotated up and down in addition to the front and rear directions.

[0020] Also, a known clutch mechanism is provided within the reel body 5 for switching the spool 7 between a fishing line winding state and a free rotation state. In connection with this, a clutch OFF switching member 32 for switching the power transmission from the manual handle 6 and the drive motor from ON to OFF is provided between the left and right side plates 5A, 5B on the rear side of the spool 7 so that it can be operated while thumbing the spool 7, and a clutch ON switching member 33 for switching the power transmission from OFF to ON is provided on the right side plate 5B side.

[0021] A power supply unit 38 (FIG. 3) for supplying power to the drive motor is also provided on the reel body 5. This power supply unit 38 is formed in the underside area on the front side of the left side plate 5A, and a detachable portable battery (not shown) can be attached to this power supply unit 38, or a power supply cord that supplies power from a battery placed at your feet or a power source installed on the fishing boat can be attached to this power supply unit 38.

[0022] As shown in Fig. 4(a), the control unit 50 housed in the control case 52 is equipped with a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 112, a memory unit 114, a communication unit 116, etc. Of these, the CPU 112 receives a signal from the rotation amount sensor 58, calculates the amount of rotation of the spool 7 (Fig. 2), and generates line length information.

[0023] The memory unit 114 collectively refers to various storage means such as registers, memories, and storage devices. The memory unit 114 includes a read-only memory (ROM) that stores various programs and setting information, and a random access memory (RAM) that serves as a temporary storage area. The ROM of the memory unit 114 also stores an operating system (OS) and an application program (fishing information providing program, hereinafter referred to as the "program") that describes the process for providing information related to water depth, etc. The CPU 112 performs various calculations for providing fishing information in accordance with the program under the control of the OS.

[0024] The fishing reel 104 is paired with an information processing device 106 ( FIG. 1 , described later) owned by the user so as to be able to communicate with it. Line length 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 performed by converting the information into a digital signal. Various common wireless communication standards, such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) and Wi-Fi, can be used for communication between the fishing reel 104 and the information processing device 106. Communication between the fishing reel 104 and the information processing device 106 can also be performed via a wired connection.

[0025] Fig. 4(b) shows the functional configuration (functional means) related to the provision of line length information, corrected line length information, etc., for the fishing reel 104. The functional means shown in Fig. 4(b) are line length information acquisition means 122, line length correction means 124, and output means 126. Furthermore, the functional means shown in Fig. 4(b) include storage means 129 and transmission means 130.

[0026] Of these, the line length information acquisition means 122 and the line length correction means 124 are implemented by the CPU 112 (FIG. 4(a)) of the control unit 50 using the memory unit 114, communication unit 116, and other peripheral devices to perform the line length information acquisition and line length correction functions. The output means 126 is implemented by the CPU 112 using various peripheral devices including the display unit 54 (FIG. 2) to perform the information output function. Note that the output means 126 may also be implemented by the CPU 112 using various peripheral devices including the communication unit 116 to perform the information output function to external devices (such as the server 140 and information processing device 106 described below). The storage means 129 stores information acquired using the memory unit 114 and information obtained by calculation. The transmission means 130 is implemented by the CPU 112 using various peripheral devices including the communication unit 116 to perform the information transmission function to external devices (such as the server 140 and information processing device 106 described below).

[0027] In addition, if the output means 126 has a function of outputting information to an external device, the function of the transmission means 130 will be partially common to that of the output means 126. In this case, it is possible to omit either the function of the output means 126 to output information to an external device or the function of the transmission means 130 to transmit information to an external device.

[0028] In this embodiment, as shown in Fig. 6, the line length information acquisition means 122 acquires line length information based on information about the amount of rotation of the spool 7 (S1). Furthermore, the line length correction means 124 executes a calculation to correct the line length information, and generates corrected line length information (S2). The output means 126 then displays the corrected line length information on the display unit 54 (Fig. 2) (S3).

[0029] The corrected line length information displayed takes into consideration the influence (speed, direction, etc.) of the fishing line 103 ( FIG. 1 ) on the current and wind (so-called "dotera," "dotera drifting," and "diagonal pull"). That is, during actual fishing, as shown in FIG. 5 , the fishing line 103 is influenced by the current and wind and is not directly below the tip of the fishing rod 102, but is instead let out at an angle from the tip. For this reason, even if the line length information (b) calculated from the amount of rotation of the spool 7 is displayed on the display unit 54 ( FIG. 2 ) as water depth information and provided to the user, it may occur that the tackle 105 attached to the fishing line 103 only reaches a depth H2 that is shallower than the water depth information H1 provided to the user.

[0030] For example, if the captain of the fishing boat A on which the user is boarding or the fish finder (not shown) indicates H1 [m], when the displayed water depth reaches H1 [m], the user will assume that the fishing tackle 105 has actually reached the water depth position (shelf) of H1 [m] and will continue fishing. Note that in Figure 5, the water depths H1 and H2 include the height from the water surface B to the side of the boat, but the water depth may be the depth below the water surface B.

[0031] In contrast, the corrected line length information of this embodiment is corrected using the following correction formula (Equation (1)): a = b × cos θ (1) In the correction formula, "b" is the line length information (actual measurement value, = H1), and "a" is the corrected line length information (corrected value). The relationship between line length information "b" and corrected line length information "a" is b > a. "θ" is the angle of the fishing line 103 relative to the vertical direction (the direction in which gravity acts).

[0032] The line length information and corrected line length information are displayed on the display unit 54. Figure 7 shows an example of the line length information and corrected line length information displayed. In Figure 7, a water depth display unit 132 is displayed on the left side of the display screen of the display unit 54, and a corrected line length list display unit 134 is displayed on the right side. The display of the water depth display unit 132 or the corrected line length list display unit 134 can be switched to another display unit or turned off by the user operating the operation button 121 (Figure 2).

[0033] In the example of Figure 7, the water depth display unit 132 displays a water depth of "35 m." This water depth display shows the acquired line length information as water depth, and is used to calculate corrected line length information at that time.

[0034] The corrected line length list display section 134 displays a combination of "15°" and "33.8", a combination of "30°" and "30.3", and a combination of "45°" and "24.7". These combinations indicate combinations of the angle "θ" in formula (1) and the corrected line length information "a".

[0035] The angle "θ" used in the correction formula (Equation (1)) is angle information (angle information) that is predetermined for calculating the corrected line length information. When θ = 15°, the corrected line length information "a" is 33.8 [m]. Similarly, when θ = 30°, the corrected line length information "a" is 30.3 [m], and when θ = 45°, the corrected line length information "a" is 24.7 [m]. In this way, the larger the angle "θ", the smaller the corrected line length information "a" becomes, and the greater the difference between the corrected line length information and the water depth indicated by the line length information (here, 35 [m]).

[0036] The greater the influence of the tide and wind, the larger the value of "θ," but the greater the error between the displayed water depth (H1 = b) and the actual water depth (H2). While letting out the fishing line 103, the user visually estimates the angle of the fishing line 103 as it enters the water from the rod tip just before the water depth display reaches the target water depth (H1), and reads the corrected line length information "a" corresponding to the estimated angle. The user then recognizes the difference between the corrected line length information "a" and the displayed water depth information (H1), and continues by letting out additional fishing line 103 by the amount of the difference (c). The user then stops letting out the fishing line 103 when the fishing tackle 105 actually reaches the target water depth. Here, the user can determine that "the tackle 105 has actually reached the target depth" after the water depth display in the water depth display unit 132 becomes greater than the target water depth (H1) (when the water depth display becomes approximately the value "b + c").

[0037] When the water depth display in the water depth display section 132 changes, the value of the corrected line length information in the corrected line length list display section 134 also changes. The user can align the position of the tackle 105 with the desired depth while watching the changing water depth display value and corrected line length information value.

[0038] By displaying the corrected line length information in this way, the user can adjust the length of the fishing line 103, taking into account so-called "dote-ra-yaki" (dragging). This allows the user to easily let out the fishing line 103 and tackle 105 toward the target depth, even when affected by the current or other factors.

[0039] The method for using the corrected line length information is not particularly limited. For example, the user may temporarily stop letting out the fishing line 103 when or around the time the water depth displayed on the water depth display unit 132 reaches the target value (H1), estimate the angle "θ" of the fishing line 103, and read the corrected line length information "a," and then resume letting out the fishing line 103.

[0040] Furthermore, the angle used in the correction formula is not limited to an angle based (starting point) on the vertical direction. For example, the angle may be angle α (Figure 5) based (starting point) on water surface B. In this case, as angle α increases, the corrected line length information α increases, and the error with the water depth information value decreases. Furthermore, for the correction formula (Formula (1)), it is possible to create and use other correction formulas by changing the trigonometric functions used and the angles used in the trigonometric functions based on how angle θ is defined and various trigonometric formulas.

[0041] In addition, in the display example of Fig. 7, the angle is displayed as a single angle value such as 15°, 30°, or 45°, but the display content is not limited to this. For example, as shown in an example in Fig. 8, the angle may be displayed with a range (angle range). In the example of Fig. 8, the angle is displayed with a range such as "10 to 30°", "30 to 40°", or "40 to 50°". Accordingly, the corrected line length information is also displayed with a range such as "34 to 30 m", "30 to 27 m", or "27 to 22 m".

[0042] In this way, by displaying the angle width and the corrected line length information corresponding to the angle width, the user can easily get a sense of the additional line length (= c, Figure 5) that should be let out. Even in situations where it is difficult for the user to accurately estimate the angle, such as when the boat is rocking heavily, the user can more intuitively determine the additional line length (= c) that should be let out by looking at the angle width and the width of the corrected line length information corresponding to the angle width (corrected line length width). This makes it even easier for the user to let out the fishing line 103 and tackle 105 toward the desired depth.

[0043] Furthermore, the display of the water depth display section 132 and the corrected line length list display section 134 do not have to be performed simultaneously. Although not shown, for example, the water depth display section 132 shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 may be displayed for a predetermined period of time (e.g., approximately 5 to 10 seconds), then the water depth display section 132 may be erased and the corrected line length list display section 134 may be displayed. In this case, the water depth display section 132 and the corrected line length list display section 134 may be displayed at a larger scale than when they are displayed simultaneously. This allows the water depth display section 132 and the corrected line length list display section 134 to be displayed with good visibility on a display section 54 with limited size and functionality. When the corrected line length list display section 134 is displayed, the value of the corrected line length information in the corrected line length list display section 134 may be changed in response to changes in the water depth information (line length information) that is not displayed.

[0044] Furthermore, the display of water depth information is not limited to display from the water surface, etc., but may also be water depth (distance, indicated by H3) from the water bottom C (FIG. 5), etc. Display of water depth information includes water depth display in the water depth display section 132 and corrected line length information in the corrected line length list display section 134. In other words, it is possible to calculate water depth information and corrected line length information as distance from the water bottom C.

[0045] When displaying the water depth from the bottom C, for example, when the tackle 105 touches the bottom C, the user operates a predetermined operation button 121 (FIG. 2) provided on the fishing reel 104 to reset the water depth display on the water depth display unit 132. Next, the fishing line 103 is reeled in, and the reeled length is displayed as the water depth value based on the amount of rotation of the spool 7 at this time, etc. The corrected line length information displayed in this case is a value corrected using trigonometric functions, taking into account so-called dotera-yaki.

[0046] In addition, the acquired line length information can be stored in chronological order and saved as log information. This allows the user to download and check not only real-time information but also past (history) information. In this case, the saved line length information can be transmitted to a server 140, for example, as shown in FIG. 9, and the log information can be saved in the server 140. Various common communication standards (including mobile communication systems of various generations (3G to 5G, etc.)) can be used as the communication standard between the fishing reel 104 and the server 140.

[0047] The server 140 transmits the line length log information to the fishing reel 104 in response to a transmission request from the fishing reel 104. A transmission request from the fishing reel 104 can be made, for example, by a user operating the operation buttons 121 (FIG. 2) in combination to input various information such as information requesting the line length log information and information on the acquisition date and time of the requested log information.

[0048] Furthermore, the fishing reel 104 displays, on the display unit 54, a water depth display section 132 similar to that shown in Fig. 7 (or Fig. 8), and a corrected line length list display section 134. The water depth display section 132 displays water depth information corresponding to the line length information from the server 140. Furthermore, the fishing reel 104 calculates corrected line length information for each angle using a correction formula (such as Formula (1)) based on the received line length information, and displays the corrected line length list at that time.

[0049] The corrected line length information may be included in the information transmitted from the fishing reel 104 to the server 140, and the corrected line length information may be stored in the server 140. By transmitting the corrected line length information from the server 140 to the fishing reel 104, the burden of calculations for corrections on the fishing reel 104 can be reduced when displaying information based on log information. Furthermore, the amount of storage space used in the storage unit 114 can also be reduced.

[0050] <Information Processing Device 106> Next, the information processing device 106 will be described. Details similar to those of the fishing reel 104 will be omitted where appropriate. In this embodiment, the corrected line length information is also displayed by the information processing device 106 shown in FIG. 1. As described above, the information processing device 106 may be, for example, a mobile information terminal such as a smartphone. As shown in FIG. 10(a), the information processing device 106 includes a CPU (central processing unit) 162, a storage unit 164, a communication unit 166, and a display unit 168. These components have processing capabilities similar to or greater than those of the same components included in the fishing reel 104. An application program (hereinafter referred to as "app") for providing fishing information is installed in the information processing device 106. The information processing device 106 acquires line length information, calculates corrected line length information, and displays the relationship between the corrected line length information and the angle, according to the installed app. The display unit 168 of the information processing device 106 can be any of a variety of display devices, such as a liquid crystal display device or an organic EL display device that can be touched by the user and that can display in color.

[0051] The display unit 168 of the information processing device 106 can also display information content similar to that of the display unit 54 of the fishing reel 104. The display unit 168 of the information processing device 106 is usually larger and more multifunctional than the display unit 54 of the fishing reel 104. Therefore, the display unit 168 of the information processing device 106 can display information content similar to that of the display unit 54 of the fishing reel 104, but in a larger size, in color, or the like.

[0052] Fig. 10(b) shows the functional configuration (functional means) of the information processing device 106, which is related to the provision of thread length information and corrected thread length information. The functional means shown in Fig. 10(b) are thread length information acquisition means 172, thread length correction means 174, and display means 176. Furthermore, the functional means shown in Fig. 10(b) include storage means 179 and transmission means 180.

[0053] Of these, the line length information acquisition means 172 and the line length correction means 174 are implemented by the CPU 162 (FIG. 10(a)) using the storage unit 164, communication unit 166, and other peripheral devices to achieve the line length information acquisition and line length correction functions. The display means 176 is implemented by the CPU 162 using various peripheral devices including the display unit 168 (FIG. 11) to achieve the display function. The storage means 179 stores information acquired using the storage unit 164, etc., and information obtained by calculation. The transmission means 180 is implemented by the CPU 162 using various peripheral devices including the communication unit 166, etc., to achieve the function of transmitting information to external devices (such as the server 140).

[0054] In this embodiment, the line length information acquisition means 172 acquires line length information (S1 in FIG. 6 ). The line length information is transmitted from the fishing reel 104. Furthermore, the line length correction means 174 performs a calculation to correct the line length information, and generates corrected line length information (S2 in FIG. 6 ). The display means 176 then displays the corrected line length information on the display unit 168 (S3 in FIG. 6 ).

[0055] The corrected line length information, like the fishing reel 104, takes into consideration the influence (speed, direction, etc.) of the fishing line 103 ( FIG. 1 ) by tides and wind (so-called dotera, dotera drifting, and diagonal pulling). The calculation of the corrected line length information can be performed using a correction formula (Equation (1)). The corrected line length information can also be received from the fishing reel 104. In this case, the information processing device 106 does not need to calculate the corrected line length information, thereby reducing the processing load on the information processing device 106. It is also possible for the information processing device 106 to calculate the corrected line length information and then transmit the corrected line length information to the fishing reel 104. In this case, the fishing reel 104 does not need to calculate the corrected line length information, thereby reducing the processing load on the fishing reel 104.

[0056] Fig. 11 shows an example of a display on the display unit 168 of the information processing device 106. In the example of Fig. 11, a water depth display section 182 and a corrected line length list display section 184 are displayed on the display unit 168. By operating the touch panel of the display unit 168, the user can switch to a display section with other content, enlarge or reduce the size, or erase the display.

[0057] Although various other displays are also simultaneously displayed on the display unit 168, only the water depth display unit 182 and the corrected line length list display unit 184 are shown here to avoid cluttering the illustration. In the example of Fig. 11, the displays of the water depth display unit 182 and the corrected line length list display unit 184 are the same as the water depth display unit 132 and the corrected line length list display unit 134 on the display unit 54 of the fishing reel 104. For this reason, a description of the displays on the information processing device 106 that are the same as those on the fishing reel 104 will be omitted. It is also possible to make the display contents on the information processing device 106 different from those on the fishing reel 104.

[0058] For example, the number of displayed angles and corrected line length information can be increased from the example in FIG. 11 depending on the size of the display unit 168 of the information processing device 106. In this case, it is possible to divide the angles and angle widths into smaller sections and increase the number of angles, angle widths, and corresponding corrected line length information. However, if there is too much corrected line length information, it may become difficult for the user to accurately determine the water depth. Therefore, it is desirable to limit the number of displayed corrected line length information to an appropriate number.

[0059] Furthermore, the user can operate the touch panel to directly input the angle value for the corrected line length list display section 184. The corrected line length list display section 184 can also be configured to be scrollable by the user's operation on the touch panel. If the corrected line length list display section 184 can be scrollable, it becomes possible to provide the player with corrected line length information corresponding to a greater number of angles. Furthermore, if the information processing device 106 has a small display section, such as a smart watch, it is possible to select the display content and display only a portion of it (for example, the water depth display section 182 or the corrected line length list display section 184) on the display section 54 of the fishing reel 104.

[0060] Furthermore, the line length information acquired by the information processing device 106 can be stored in chronological order and saved as log information. This allows the user to download and check not only real-time information but also past (history) information. In this case, the saved line length information can be transmitted to a server 140, for example, as shown in FIG. 9, and the log information can be saved in the server 140. Various common communication standards (including mobile communication systems of various generations (3G to 5G, etc.)) can be used as the communication standard between the information processing device 106 and the server 140.

[0061] The information communicated between the server 140 and the information processing device 106 can be the same as that described above between the fishing reel 104 and the server 140. It is also possible to transmit log information sent from the fishing reel 104 to the server 140 from the server 140 to the information processing device 106, and display various types of information on the information processing device 106. In this way, the amount of storage space used in the storage unit 164 can be reduced.

[0062] Representative Effects of the Invention According to the Present Embodiment As described above, the information processing device 106 according to the present embodiment includes line length information acquisition means (e.g., CPU 162, line length information acquisition means 172) for acquiring line length information, which is information regarding the line length released from a fishing reel (e.g., fishing reel 104), line length correction means (e.g., CPU 162, line length correction means 174) for correcting the line length information for each predetermined angle of the line, and display means (e.g., CPU 162, display means 176) for displaying corrected line length information, which is the line length information corrected according to the predetermined angle. This makes it possible to provide the user with water depth information that takes so-called dotera drifting into consideration. While not exact, the user can recognize accurate line length information (corrected line length information) compared to water depth information based on line length information, and can reel out additional fishing line 103 to make up for the missing amount (reference symbol c in FIG. 5 ). Furthermore, accurate water depth information can be displayed on the display unit 168, allowing the user to easily visually confirm the accurate water depth.

[0063] Furthermore, the line length correction means 174 (FIG. 10(b)) of the information processing device 106 corrects the line length information using trigonometric functions. This makes it possible to calculate the line length corresponding to a predetermined angle due to the current or the like, and to calculate a value close to the actual water depth.

[0064] Furthermore, the line length correction means 174 of the information processing device 106 calculates the water depth from the bottom (such as bottom C) to the water surface (such as water surface B) based on the corrected line length information. This makes it possible to handle depth measurements such as "X meters from the bottom."

[0065] The information processing device 106 also includes a storage means (such as the storage unit 164) for storing log information on either or both of the line length information and the corrected line length information, and a transmission means (such as the communication unit 166) for transmitting the log information stored in the storage means to an external device (such as the server 140 or the fishing reel 104). This allows information such as water depth to be stored as log information. This allows the user to accurately check the water depth not only in real time but also after the fact. Furthermore, transmitting and recording the log information to an external device (such as the server 140 or the fishing reel 104) reduces the burden on the storage means (such as the storage unit 164) of the information processing device 106. The user can then download and check the necessary log information from the external device (such as the server 140 or the fishing reel 104) whenever necessary.

[0066] The information processing device 106 can display the corrected line length information together with the water depth information calculated based on the line length information. This allows the user to recognize the missing line length by comparing the corrected line length information with the displayed line length information (water depth information).

[0067] The fishing reel 104 according to this embodiment also includes a line length information acquisition unit (e.g., line length information acquisition unit 122) that acquires line length information, which is information related to the reeled line length; a line length correction unit (e.g., line length correction unit 124) that corrects the line length information for each predetermined angle of the line; and an output unit (e.g., output unit 126) that outputs corrected line length information. This allows the fishing reel 104, like the information processing device 106, to provide the user with water depth information that takes into account so-called "dorama drifting." Furthermore, accurate water depth information can be displayed on the display unit 54, allowing the user to easily visually confirm the accurate water depth. The term "output" as used herein includes output via a display on the fishing reel 104, output of information from the fishing reel 104 to the server 140, output of information from the fishing reel 104 to the information processing device 106, and the like. This allows the line length information and corrected line length information to be effectively utilized in external devices (e.g., the information processing device 106, the server 140, etc.). Furthermore, according to the fishing reel 104, the actual length of the fishing line 103 and the corrected length are displayed on the display unit 54, so the user can use the corrected length as a reference to reel out the fishing line 103, and when it is determined that the fishing line 103 and tackle 105 have reached the appropriate shelf, the user can operate the clutch ON.

[0068] It is also possible for the fishing reel 104 alone to calculate the corrected line length information and display the corrected line length information, etc. Alternatively, the fishing reel 104 may transmit the line length information to the information processing device 106, and the information processing device 106 alone may calculate the corrected line length information and display the corrected line length information, etc. Furthermore, it is also possible for the fishing reel 104 to acquire the line length information and calculate the corrected line length information, but not for the fishing reel 104 to display the corrected line length information, etc., and for the fishing reel 104 to transmit the corrected line length information, etc. to the information processing device 106, and for the information processing device 106 to display the corrected line length information, etc.

[0069] Furthermore, the program according to this embodiment causes the information processing device 106 or the fishing reel 104 to acquire line length information, which is information regarding the line length let out from the fishing reel 104, correct the line length information for each predetermined angle of the line, and output corrected payout line length information, which is the corrected line length information. The output here includes output by display on the fishing reel 104, output of information from the fishing reel 104 to the server 140, output of information from the fishing reel 104 to the information processing device 106, output by display on the information processing device 106, output of information from the information processing device 106 to the server 140, etc. This makes it possible to effectively utilize the line length information and corrected line length information.

[0070] Furthermore, the corrected line length information is output (displayed) in association with information (angle information) relating to a predetermined angle (for example, 15°, 30°, 45°, 10-30°, 30-40°, 40-50°, etc.), allowing the user to grasp the water depth while estimating the angle (visual interval) of the line as it actually enters the water from the rod tip. This allows the user to easily grasp the accurate water depth.

[0071] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and can be practiced in various modified forms without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[0072] <Additional Functions of the Fishing Information System 100> <<Display of Water Depth Graph>> In the above-described embodiment, the water depth display units 132, 182 (FIGS. 7, 8, and 11) and corrected line length list display units 134, 184 are displayed. However, the fishing information system 100 is not limited to these, and it is also possible to display, for example, a water depth graph 224 such as the example shown in FIG. 12.

[0073] In the example of Fig. 12, a water depth graph 224 is displayed on the display unit 168 of the information processing device 106. Details of the water depth graph 224 will be described later, but it is also possible to display a water depth graph similar to (or a simplified version of) the example of Fig. 12 on the display unit 54 of the fishing reel 104. The water depth graph 224 of the information processing device 106 and the water depth graph (not shown) of the fishing reel 104 can be displayed on the display unit 168 of the information processing device 106 and the display unit 54 of the fishing reel 104 simultaneously or at different times. In this case, the fishing reel 104 is equipped with line length information acquisition means (such as the line length information acquisition means 122) that acquires line length information, which is information related to the length of line let out from the fishing reel, line length correction means (such as the line length correction means 124) that corrects the line length information for each predetermined angle of the line, and display means (such as the display unit 54) that displays corrected line length information, which is the line length information corrected according to the predetermined angle, and the display means can display a water depth graph (such as the water depth graph 224) as described below. Note that, below, the water depth graph 224 of the information processing device 106 will be described, and a description of the water depth graph of the fishing reel 104 will be omitted as appropriate.

[0074] The horizontal axis of the water depth graph 224 represents time, and the vertical axis represents water depth. The water depth graph 224 displays a curve 226 that shows the relationship between the progression of time and the position of the tackle (here, the tackle 105 shown in Figures 1, 5, and 9). The water depth graph 224 can be created to reflect line length information. In the water depth graph 224, the water depth becomes deeper (larger) as it moves downward on the vertical axis.

[0075] The water depth graph 224 is created in the information processing device 106 based on the line length information and time (hour) information (time information) transmitted from the fishing reel 104. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the information for the water depth graph 224 may be created in the fishing reel 104, and the created information for the water depth graph 224 may be transmitted from the fishing reel 104 to the information processing device 106.

[0076] In the example of Fig. 12, the vertical axis is displayed with evenly spaced scale marks from left to right, ranging from one minute ago to the present. Furthermore, in the example of Fig. 12, one minute on the horizontal axis is represented by nine scale marks (nine squares), and one scale mark (one square) represents approximately 6.7 (≈60 / 9) seconds.

[0077] The vertical axis displays evenly spaced scale marks from top to bottom in the range (range) of 0.0 m to over 1.8 m. In the example of FIG. 12, curve 226 (shown in bold) indicates a water depth of 0 from the current point on the right edge to approximately one scale mark from the current point (approximately 10 seconds ago (past) from the current point). After that, curve 226 suddenly drops to a water depth of approximately 1.8 m. In the example of FIG. 12, the water depth reaches approximately 1.8 m in approximately 7 to 9 seconds (a little more than one scale mark). The examples of FIGS. 12 to 18 show examples of displays related to a fishing trip at that time in real-time mode. The display in real-time mode is indicated by the word "LIVE" at the top of display unit 168.

[0078] FIG. 13 shows a water depth graph 224 for a period following that of FIG. 12. In the example of FIG. 13, the range on the horizontal axis is from one minute ago to the present, as in the example of FIG. 12. The range on the vertical axis is longer than in the example of FIG. 12, from 0.0 m to over 12.0 m. This change in range on the vertical axis is automatic as the water depth increases. In the example of FIG. 13, the water depth decreases linearly to 12.0 m. Then, at about 4 divisions (approximately 27 (≒ 6.7 seconds x 4 divisions) seconds), the water depth reaches approximately 12.0 m.

[0079] Figure 14 shows a water depth graph 224 for a period following that of Figure 13. In the example of Figure 14, the range on the horizontal axis is from one minute ago to the present, as in the example of Figure 13. The range on the vertical axis is also from 0.0 m to over 12.0 m, as in the example of Figure 13. In the example of Figure 14, the water depth has been repeatedly changing between approximately 12.0 m and approximately 10.0 m since approximately 27 seconds ago (6.7 x just over four divisions).

[0080] Figure 15 shows a water depth graph 224 for a period following that of Figure 14. In the example of Figure 15, the horizontal and vertical ranges are the same as in the example of Figure 14. The water depth repeatedly varies between approximately 12.0 m and approximately 10.0 m, as in the example of Figure 14.

[0081] FIG. 16 shows the water depth graph 224 for the period following that of FIG. 15. In the example of FIG. 16, the range on the horizontal axis changes from two minutes ago to the present. This change in the range on the horizontal axis occurs automatically over time. The range on the vertical axis, like the example of FIG. 15, is from 0.0 m to over 12.0 m. In the example of FIG. 16, the water depth rose from approximately 12.0 m to approximately 4.0 m approximately 14 seconds ago (6.7 x approximately 2 divisions), and then fell from approximately 4.0 m to approximately 12.0 m.

[0082] FIG. 17 shows a water depth graph 224 for a period following that of FIG. 16. In the example of FIG. 17, the range on the horizontal axis is from 2 minutes ago to the present, as in the example of FIG. 16. The range on the vertical axis changes from 0.0 m to over 18.0 m. This change in range on the vertical axis is automatic as the water depth increases, as in the example of FIG. 13. In the example of FIG. 17, the water depth has decreased from approximately 4.0 m to approximately 18.0 m since approximately 14 seconds ago (6.7 x approximately 2 divisions).

[0083] Furthermore, in the example of Figure 17, at a depth of approximately 18.0 m, a fish has taken the tackle (the fish has hit), and a fighting mark 227, which resembles three fish swimming in a circle, is displayed on the water depth graph 224. The fighting mark 227 represents the three fish as viewed from above. Note that in the example of Figure 17, after the fish has hit at a depth of 18.0 m, the water depth remains at a substantially constant value (approximately 18.0 m in this case).

[0084] Figure 18 shows a water depth graph 224 for a period following that of Figure 17. In the example of Figure 18, the ranges on the horizontal axis and the vertical axis are the same as those in the example of Figure 17. In the example of Figure 18, the current water depth has risen to approximately 12.0 m. In addition, a catch record mark 228 is displayed on the water depth graph 224. This catch record mark 228 will be described later.

[0085] The water depth graph 224 may always be displayed at a constant size. Furthermore, the water depth graph 224 may be switched to another display, enlarged or reduced, erased, or slid in response to a change in the display content on the display unit 168. In the examples of FIGS. 12 to 18 , when the user flicks the touch panel of the display unit 168 by sliding their finger from the top of the screen to the bottom, the displayed content moves downward. Furthermore, when the user flicks left or right on the display unit 168, the displayed content may move leftward (or rightward).

[0086] Furthermore, a supplementary function can be provided for displaying the water depth graph 224. For example, if the reception of water depth information from the fishing reel 104 is interrupted for several seconds or several tens of seconds and a continuous curve 226 of the water depth graph 224 cannot be displayed as is, the supplementary function automatically supplements the interrupted portion. As a supplementary method, various general methods can be used, such as connecting with a straight line, connecting with a curve, or using a statistical method such as a moving average.

[0087] As described above, the display means (such as the display unit 168) can display a water depth graph (such as the water depth graph 224) together with water depth information or by switching over to the water depth information. The water depth graph has a horizontal axis representing time and a vertical axis representing water depth, with water depth increasing from top to bottom. Displaying the water depth graph 224 makes it possible to provide the user with information related to water depth in an easy-to-understand manner. Furthermore, by displaying the water depth graph 224 together with water depth information (line length information) or by switching over to the water depth information, detailed information related to water depth can be provided to the user. Furthermore, by displaying the water depth graph 224 together with corrected line length information or by switching over to the corrected line length information, detailed information related to water depth can also be provided to the user.

[0088] In addition, in the water depth graph 224, the water depth increases as you go down the vertical axis, so it is possible to provide the user with water depth information that is close to the actual water depth, and it is possible to provide the user with water depth information in a format that is easy for the user to intuitively grasp.

[0089] <<Catch Record Display>> The catch record mark 228 described above is used to display the catch record (catch record display). A figure with a fish motif (an icon with a fish motif) is used as the catch record mark 228. In the example of FIG. 18 , the catch record mark 228 is displayed superimposed on the curve 226 of the water depth graph 224. The position of the catch record mark 228 is stored in association with (linked to) coordinates in the water depth graph 224 (coordinate values ​​on the time axis and coordinate values ​​on the water depth axis at that time), and is saved in storage means (such as the storage unit 164) of the information processing device 106.

[0090] The catch record mark 228 indicates the time (timing) when the fish was caught, and as time passes, it moves from right to left (from the side closer to the present to the side closer to the past) while remaining superimposed on the waveform (curve 226). The operation for displaying the catch record mark 228 will be described later.

[0091] As explained above, by displaying the fishing result information (fishing result mark 228) indicating the fishing result alongside the water depth graph 224, it is possible to provide the user with information on the fishing result in an easy-to-understand format.

[0092] <<Display of Water Depth and Dotera Water Depth>> In the examples of Figures 12 to 18, the words "Water Depth and Dotera Water Depth" are displayed, and below that, the water depth and corrected line length are displayed numerically. For example, in the example of Figure 12, "1.8 m" is displayed as the water depth, and "1.5 m," "1.2 m," and "0.9 m" are displayed as corrected line lengths for angles of "30°," "45°," and "60°," respectively. These "Water Depth and Dotera Water Depth" displays correspond to the displays in the water depth display section 182 and corrected line length list display section 184 shown in Figure 11. Note that with regard to the display of water depth and corrected line length, a range may be provided for the values ​​of the angle and corrected line length information, as in the example of Figure 8, for example.

[0093] As described above, by displaying the water depth and the dotera water depth, detailed information on the water depth can be provided to the user. Furthermore, by displaying the water depth and the dotera water depth together with the water depth graph 224, even more detailed information on the water depth can be provided to the user.

[0094] 12 to 18, the words "reeling speed" are displayed below the water depth graph 224, and a graph 242 is displayed below that. The graph 242 is a 100% stacked bar graph. The "reeling speed" is the speed at which the fishing line is reeled in by the fishing reel 104, and is also referred to as the "winding speed."

[0095] The "reeling speed" graph 242 shows the ratio of the reeling speed used by the fishing reel 104 (speed usage ratio for reeling) during the period indicated by the horizontal axis of the water depth graph 224 (one minute in the example of FIG. 12). In the examples of FIGS. 12 and 13, the line (rig) is only falling. Even in such a case, the "reeling speed" graph 242 displays the text "100%." ​​However, this is not limiting, and for example, in a situation where the line (rig) is only falling, the text may display "0%."

[0096] 12 to 18, scrolling the display unit 168 downward (moving to the display content below) displays a "fall speed" graph 244, as will be shown with reference to Fig. 22, which will be described later. In the situation shown in the examples of Fig. 12 and Fig. 13, it is possible to display "100%" on the "fall speed" graph 244.

[0097] In the example of Figure 14, the curve 226 in the water depth graph 224 alternates between reeling in and dropping between depths of approximately 12.0 m and 10.0 m. The water depth decreases (becomes shallower) when reeling in, and increases (becomes deeper) when dropping. Even in this case, if the reeling speed is constant, the "reeling speed" graph 242 will display "100%."

[0098] In the example of FIG. 15, the "winding speed" graph 242 shows "90%, "6%, and "4%". This indicates that the "winding speed" was not constant, but that the line was wound at a plurality of speeds. Specifically, in the example of FIG. 15, the usage ratio of a winding speed equivalent to that of the example of FIG. 14 (referred to here as winding speed A) is "90%". Furthermore, the usage ratios of winding speeds different from winding speed A (referred to here as winding speeds B and C) are "6%" and "4%, respectively. Winding speed B and winding speed C are also different from each other.

[0099] In the "winding speed" graph 242, the areas corresponding to winding speeds A to C are displayed in different colors. In the example of FIG. 15 (and FIGS. 16 to 18), the differences in the colors assigned to winding speeds A to C are indicated by the presence or absence of shading or by the amount of shading. This is also true for the "drop speed" graph 274, which uses FIG. 22.

[0100] 16 and 17, the "winding speed" graph 242 shows "59%, "38%, and "3%." This indicates that the usage rates of winding speeds A to C are "59%, "38%, and "3%, respectively."

[0101] In the example of Fig. 18, the "winding speed" graph 242 shows "50%, "48%, and "2%." This indicates that the usage rates of winding speeds A to C are "50%, "48%, and "2%," respectively.

[0102] As described above, by displaying the winding speed (displaying the speed usage ratio related to winding), the user can understand the ratio of the speed range that he or she used.

[0103] <<Diversifying Information Using Color Differences>> The water depth graph 224 can be displayed in one color or multiple colors. When displayed in one color, for example, the display unit 168 can display a white grid on a black background, with a white curve indicating water depth displayed on the grid. It is also possible to partially change the color of the curve 266, as shown in FIG. 19 . FIG. 19 shows an enlarged view of the area circled C in the water depth graph 224 of FIG. 18 . In the example of FIG. 19 , a left portion 226A of the curve 226 is displayed in white, and a right portion 226B is displayed in red (the red color is indicated by hatching).

[0104] The curve 226 of the water depth graph 224 indicates different information by using different colors. The different colors can be set depending on the content of the fishing trip. For example, the clutch-on period of the fishing reel 104 can be displayed in white, and the clutch-off period can be displayed in red. Also, the period when the line is being paid out while a drag force is being applied (the period when the drag is applied) can be displayed in blue. The drag force is applied using the drag adjustment knob (star drag) 22 of the fishing reel 104.

[0105] As explained above, by using different colors to indicate different information on the water depth graph, it is possible to add multiple functions to the water depth graph 224. This allows the water depth graph 224 to be used more effectively.

[0106] <<Combination with GPS Information>> The water depth graph 224 can be displayed in combination with GPS (Global Positioning System, Global Positioning Satellite) information. In this case, the fishing reel 104 and the information processing device 106 are equipped with a GPS function. FIG. 20 shows an example of an embodiment in which the water depth graph 224 is combined with GPS information. In the example of FIG. 20, a map 252 is displayed in the upper section, and the water depth graph 224 is displayed in the lower section. The map 252 displays land 254 and sea 256. In the example of FIG. 20, the land 254 and sea 256 are distinguished from each other by shading the sea 256.

[0107] Elliptical fishing location marks 256A-256C are shown on the map 252. The fishing location marks 256A-256C indicate locations to which the user traveled by boat. In the example of FIG. 20, the user travels across the ocean in the order of the fishing location marks 256A-256C and fishes at each location. The location information (latitude, longitude, etc.) corresponding to the fishing location marks 256A-256C is generated using GPS information. The GPS information is information obtained from outside the fishing information system 100 (information outside the fishing information system).

[0108] In the water depth graph 224 in Figure 20, a catch at a depth of 18.0 m is indicated by a catch record mark 228. The water depth graph 224 in the example of Figure 20 shows information stored at the time a catch was made, for example, at the position of fishing trip location mark 256C. The location information in the example of Figure 20 (shown by fishing trip location marks 256A-256C) and the information in the water depth graph 224 are a type of log information described above.

[0109] It is possible to switch the range of the vertical axis and the range of the horizontal axis of the water depth graph 224. The range can be switched by, for example, the user pinching out (to enlarge the display) or pinching in (to reduce the display) on the screen of the display unit 168.

[0110] Furthermore, the water depth graph 224 can be switched to a water depth graph at the position of the fishing location mark 256A or the fishing location mark 256B. In this case, for example, by the user tapping on the fishing location mark 256A on the map 252, a water depth graph for a predetermined period (e.g., one minute or more) at the position of the fishing location mark 256A can be displayed. Also, by the user tapping on the fishing location mark 256B on the map 252, a water depth graph for a predetermined period (e.g., one minute or more) at the position of the fishing location mark 256B can be displayed.

[0111] As explained above, by displaying the water depth graph in combination with GPS information, it is possible to provide the water depth graph 224 with multiple functions, thereby enabling the water depth graph 224 to be used more effectively.

[0112] <<Sharing Other People's Fishing Trip Information>> It is conceivable to add a function to share other people's fishing trip information (other people's fishing trip information) to the fishing information providing system 100. "Other people" here refer to anglers who can serve as examples or references for fishing trips by users of the fishing reel 104 or the information processing device 106. It is conceivable to display such other people's fishing trip information together with the water depth graph 224 or by switching to the water depth graph so that the user can utilize it.

[0113] The fishing trip information of other people can be displayed on the display unit 168 of the information processing device 106. However, without being limited to this, for example, the fishing trip information of other people can also be displayed on the display unit 54 of the fishing reel 104. Furthermore, for example, the fishing trip information of other people can also be displayed on the fishing reel 104 alone.

[0114] In order to provide the user with other people's fishing trip information, the information processing device 106 includes a other people's fishing trip information receiving means 262, a other people's fishing trip information storage means 264, etc., as shown in Fig. 21. The other people's fishing trip information receiving means 262 receives other people's fishing trip information, which is information obtained from other people's fishing trips. The other people's fishing trip information storage means 264 stores the other people's fishing trip information.

[0115] The other person's fishing information receiving means 262 and the other person's fishing information storage means 264 are functional configurations (functional means), and these functions are executed using the communication unit 166 and storage unit 164 of the information processing device 106 shown in Figure 1.

[0116] The fishing trip information of other people (other people's fishing trip information) includes other people's corrected line length information (dotera water depth information) obtained by correcting other people's line length information, which is information about the line length let out from other people's fishing reels 304, for each predetermined angle of the line. Furthermore, the other people's corrected line length information is obtained using trigonometric functions.

[0117] The other person's corrected line length information is information relating to water depth for other people's fishing trips, taking into account drift fishing. The other person's line length information and the other person's corrected line length information can be obtained or created from other people's fishing reels 304, just as the user's line length information and corrected line length information are obtained or created from the user's fishing reel 104.

[0118] In addition, this other person's fishing information can be stored in a server (such as the server 140 shown in FIG. 9) and provided to the user. Furthermore, other person's fishing information can also be created by a server (such as the server 140 shown in FIG. 9).

[0119] Furthermore, the fishing trip information of other users may include various types of fishing trip information related to other users. Examples of the fishing trip information related to other users include the relationship between water depth and time, reeling speed, and fall speed. The reeling speed is the speed at which the fishing line is reeled in, similar to the user's fishing trip, and is also referred to as the "retrieving speed." The fall speed is the speed at which the fishing line is released, and is also referred to as the "fall speed." Furthermore, the sharing of other users' fishing trip information may be performed in real time. Furthermore, the sharing of other users' fishing trip information may be performed using past log information.

[0120] The other person's fishing information receiving means 262 and the other person's fishing information storage means 264 may also be provided in the user's fishing reel 104 (FIG. 1, etc.).

[0121] As described above, by sharing fishing trip information of other people, it is possible to provide more diverse information to users.

[0122] <<Display Mode of Log Information>> Figure 22 shows an example of the display of log information. In the example of Figure 22, a last update date and time display 270, a reeling speed graph 272, a fall speed graph 274, a hit marker time display 278, an add button 280, a delete button 281, and a water depth graph 282 are displayed, in this order from top to bottom. The display of this log information is initiated when the user operates a "My History" button 284 located in the lower left of the display unit 168. In the example of Figure 22, the fact that the "My History" button 284 is operated is indicated by the shading on the button 284.

[0123] Furthermore, by scrolling the display unit 168 downward, it is possible to display content below the water depth graph 282, as shown in Fig. 23. In the example of Fig. 23, the shape of the curve 226 in the water depth graph 282 is different from that in the example of Fig. 23. Also in the example of Fig. 23, time range buttons 286 to 289, selecting "10 seconds," "1 minute," "10 minutes," and "60 minutes," are displayed below the water depth graph 282. Furthermore, below the time range buttons 286 to 289, a history (log information) of the user's luring behavior (jigging) is displayed.

[0124] Here, a brief explanation of jigging action detection will be provided. The fishing reel 104 is equipped with a function for detecting (sensing) various actions (jigging actions) performed by a user when jigging. The jigging actions referred to here include the so-called jerking action and the hooking action. The jigging actions include various actions in various jigging activities. Although jigging is used as an example here, the present invention can also be applied to fishing methods other than jigging (luring actions other than jigging actions). Examples of fishing methods other than jigging include any action (other than jigging actions) that displaces the fishing rod 102 or the fishing reel 104. Specifically, any fishing action, such as casting, lure fishing, red snapper fishing, horse mackerel fishing, rockfish fishing, etc., can be targeted for action detection. Furthermore, any fishing action that involves luring actions (such as those performed using artificial baits such as jigs or lures) can also be targeted. The term "jigging" in this specification can be replaced with terms such as "luring behavior," "induced displacement," or "induced displacement behavior" when used as a broader concept.

[0125] Various jigging actions can be detected using sensors based on the behavior of the fishing reel 104. Jigging actions can be detected by arranging various sensors, such as an acceleration sensor, an angular velocity sensor, a tension sensor, a rotation detection sensor, etc., at appropriate locations inside or outside the fishing reel 104. For example, a tension sensor attached to the fishing rod 102 can also detect part of the jigging action. Note that the "jigging action" can also be referred to as, for example, a "jigging operation."

[0126] 23, as an example of jigging operation, a lift level detection waveform (lift level waveform 302) and a swing level detection waveform (swing level waveform 308) are displayed with the time axes aligned vertically. The lift level is the amount of movement that lifts the fishing reel 104 or the like upward, and the swing level is the amount of movement that swings the fishing reel 104 or the like from side to side.

[0127] Furthermore, in the example of FIG. 23 , two time bars 306 a and 306 b are displayed on the left and right. These time bars 306 a and 306 b are used to set a range for tracing back the diagnostic results related to the jigging diagnosis (here, the lift level waveform 302 and the swing level waveform 308). If the interval between the time bars 306 a and 306 b is set to, for example, 30 seconds, the jigging diagnosis results related to these 30 seconds are displayed. The interval between the time bars 306 a and 306 b can be changed by the user dragging them left and right. Furthermore, the maximum interval (maximum time that can be traced back) that the user can set for the time bars 306 a and 306 b can be set to approximately five minutes to several tens of minutes.

[0128] As explained above, by sharing jigging information, it is possible to effectively utilize log information. Furthermore, it is possible to provide information that helps users improve their luring behavior.

[0129] <<Operation for Displaying Catch Record>> The operation for displaying the catch record mark 228 can be performed in various manners. For example, the user can display the catch record mark 228 on the display unit 168 by operating an operating means provided on the fishing reel 104. The operating button 121 provided on the control case 52 of the fishing reel 104 can be used as the operating means.

[0130] Although not shown in the drawings, the operation modes of the operation buttons 121 can be a short press (short press) of a predetermined operation button 121 for a short time (such as less than one second) or a long press (long press) of a predetermined operation button 121 for a long time (one second or more). It is also possible to use a predetermined combination of multiple operation buttons 121. As a predetermined combination of multiple operation buttons 121, for example, it is possible to use an operation of one operation button 121 followed by an operation of another operation button 121.

[0131] As explained above, the user can operate the operating means (such as the operating button 121) provided on the fishing reel to display the fishing result information on the display means (such as the display unit 54), thereby making it possible to display the fishing result mark 228 with an operation that is easy for the user to understand.

[0132] As another operation mode for displaying the catch record mark 228, for example, the user can operate an operation means provided in the information processing device 106 to cause the catch record mark 228 to be displayed on the display unit 168. As the operation means here, for example, the operation button 312 on the display unit 168 of the information processing device 106 shown in FIGS.

[0133] 12 to 18, a fish mark and the words "hit marker" are displayed on the operation button 312. When the user taps the operation button 312, a catch record mark 228 is superimposed on the curve 228 of the water depth graph 224 at that timing, as shown in an example in Fig. 18. It is also possible for the user to shake the information processing device 106 while operating (tapping, etc.) the operation button 312, thereby causing the catch record mark 228 to be displayed.

[0134] As described above, the user can operate the operation means (such as the operation button 312) provided on the information processing device 106 to display the fishing result information on the display means (such as the display unit 168), thereby making it possible to display the fishing result mark 228 with an operation that is easy for the user to understand.

[0135] Another possible operation for displaying the catch record mark 228 is, for example, voice recognition. In this case, for example, a voice recognition function provided in the information processing device 106 is used. The user turns on the voice recognition device of the information processing device 106 and inputs a voice message such as "I caught a fish" through the microphone of the information processing device 106. As a result, for example, as shown in FIG. 18 , the catch record mark 228 is superimposed on the curve 228 of the water depth graph 224 at that timing.

[0136] As described above, by displaying the fishing result information on a display means (such as the display unit 168) using voice recognition, the fishing result mark 228 can be easily displayed for the user.

[0137] Furthermore, the fishing result mark 228 can be reproduced (redisplayed) based on past log information. In this case, the user sets the time by operating the menu for each time (hour, minute, and second time menu) in the time display column of the "hit marker." Furthermore, the user operates the add button 280 shown in FIG. 22 to activate the log information reproduction function provided in the information processing device 106. As a result, the water depth graph 224 with the fishing result mark 228 is reproduced and displayed, as shown in FIG. 22.

[0138] Furthermore, the fishing result mark 228 can be deleted once it has been displayed on the water depth graph 224. In this case, the user operates the delete button 281 shown in FIG.

[0139] As described above, by making it possible to at least either reproduce or delete the fishing result information, it becomes possible for the user to easily manage the fishing result information.

[0140] <<Display of tackle usage rate>> For example, the display unit 168 of the information processing device 106 can display the tackle usage rate of the user. A fishing reel can be used as the "tackle." Generally, a user owns multiple tackles and may use different tackles depending on the type of fish they are targeting, the conditions of the fishing trip, etc. It has been reported that users would like to know the extent to which their tackles are being used. For this reason, it is effective to provide users with information that allows them to know the tackle usage rate.

[0141] Figure 24 shows an example of a tackle usage rate display. In the example of Figure 24, the usage rates of six types of tackle A to F are shown in a pie chart. The usage rates of tackle A to F are shown clockwise in descending order of usage rate. Although not shown, this type of tackle usage rate display can be displayed within the display unit 168 together with a water depth graph (such as the water depth graph 224) or other displays.

[0142] Such tackle usage rates are displayed by storing usage rate information for a plurality of fishing reels in the information processing device 106 and displaying the stored information on the display unit 168 .

[0143] As described above, by storing usage rate information relating to information on a plurality of fishing reels and displaying it on a display means, it is possible to provide the user with information relating to tackle usage rates.

[0144] The information regarding tackle usage rate can also be provided on the display unit 54 of the fishing reel 104.

[0145] 7: Spool 50: Control unit 54, 168: Display unit 58: Rotation amount sensor 100: Fishing information providing system 102: Fishing rod 104: Fishing reel 106: Information processing device 112, 162: CPU 121: Operation buttons 122, 172: Line length information acquisition means 124, 174: Line length correction means 126: Output means 129, 179: Storage means 130, 180: Transmission means 132, 182: Water depth display unit 134, 184: Corrected line length list display unit 140: Server 176: Display means 224: Water depth graph 228: Fishing result mark 252: Map 256A to 256C: Fishing trip location mark

Claims

1. An information processing device comprising: a line length information acquisition means for acquiring line length information which is information relating to the line length let out from a fishing reel; a line length correction means for correcting the line length information for each predetermined angle of the line; and a display means for displaying corrected line length information which is the line length information corrected according to the predetermined angle.

2. The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein said thread length correction means corrects said thread length information using a trigonometric function.

3. An information processing device according to claim 2, wherein the line length correction means calculates the water depth in the direction from the bottom to the water surface based on the corrected line length information.

4. An information processing device as claimed in claim 2 or 3, comprising: a storage means for storing log information of either or both of the thread length information and the corrected thread length information; and a transmission means for transmitting the log information stored in the storage means to an external device.

5. An information processing device as described in claim 2 or 3, wherein the corrected line length information can be displayed together with water depth information calculated based on the line length information.

6. A fishing reel comprising: a line length information acquisition means for acquiring line length information relating to the length of the reeled line; a line length correction means for correcting the line length information for each specified angle of the line; and an output means for outputting corrected line length information which is the corrected line length information.

7. A program that causes an information processing device or a fishing reel to acquire line length information, which is information regarding the line length let out from the fishing reel, correct the line length information for each specified angle of the line, and output corrected payout line length information, which is the corrected line length information.

8. An information processing device as described in claim 5, wherein the display means is capable of displaying a water depth graph together with the water depth information or in switchover with the water depth information, and the water depth graph has a horizontal axis indicating time and a vertical axis indicating water depth, the vertical axis indicating that water depth increases from top to bottom.

9. The information processing device according to claim 8, wherein fishing result information indicating fishing results is displayed together with the water depth graph.

10. The information processing device according to claim 8, wherein the water depth graph indicates different information by using different colors.

11. The information processing device according to claim 8, wherein the water depth graph is displayed in combination with GPS information.

12. An information processing device as described in any one of claims 1 to 3, comprising: a third party's fishing information receiving means for receiving third party's fishing information, which is information obtained from other people's fishing trips; and a third party's fishing information storage means for storing the third party's fishing information, wherein the third party's fishing information includes third party's corrected line length information, which is information regarding the line length let out from the third party's fishing reel, obtained by correcting the third party's line length information for each specified angle of the line.

13. The information processing device according to claim 12, wherein the yarn length information after correction for other factors is obtained using trigonometric functions.

14. The information processing device according to claim 9, wherein the fishing result information is displayed on the display means by a user operating an operating means provided on the fishing reel.

15. An information processing device according to claim 9, wherein the fishing result information is displayed on the display means by a user operating an operating means provided on the information processing device.

16. An information processing device according to claim 9, wherein the fishing result information is displayed on the display means by voice recognition.

17. An information processing device according to claim 9, wherein the fishing result information can be at least one of reproduced and deleted.

18. An information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, capable of storing information on usage rates relating to a plurality of fishing reels and displaying the information on the display means.

19. An information processing device according to claim 8, capable of storing information on usage rates relating to a plurality of fishing reels and displaying the information on said display means.

20. A fishing reel comprising: line length information acquisition means for acquiring line length information, which is information relating to the line length let out from the fishing reel; line length correction means for correcting the line length information for each predetermined angle of the line; and display means for displaying corrected line length information, which is the line length information corrected according to the predetermined angle, wherein the display means is capable of displaying a water depth graph, the water depth graph having a horizontal axis representing time and a vertical axis representing water depth, with the vertical axis indicating that water depth increases from top to bottom.

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