Information processing device, fishing reel, and program

Abstract

Provided is an information processing device that can provide more useful information in regard to the speed of a fishing line.　The present invention comprises: a usage ratio information calculation means 174 that acquires rotation speed information pertaining to the rotation speed of a spool from a fishing reel, and calculates, from the rotation speed information, usage ratio information pertaining to the usage ratio for each speed region related to the fishing line; and a display means 176 that can display, in the number of stages, the display rotation speed information obtained on the basis of the rotation speed information together with the usage ratio information. Thus, the rotation speed information pertaining to the spool and the history (usage history) of the usage ratio can be displayed. Therefore, a user can understand the ratio at which the speed region is used by himself / herself.

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 have been technologies for remotely controlling fishing reels, as disclosed in, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2. Patent Document 1 (paragraph 0044, Figure 6, etc.) describes that automatic reeling (E) and speed changes (F1 / F2) are displayed on a screen. Patent Document 2 describes that if a remote control device is also provided with an LCD screen and the reeling depth and reeling speed are displayed, quicker responses to the fish finder's response can be achieved.

[0003] JP 2016-073270 A Utility Model Registration No. 3160954 A

[0004] The speed of the fishing line, such as the reeling speed and the letting out speed (also called "fall speed"), can affect the catch. Therefore, in order to help anglers improve their catch, it is desirable to be able to provide users with more useful information regarding the speed of the fishing line.

[0005] The present invention has been made in light of the technical problems described above, and aims to provide an information processing device, fishing reel, and program that can provide more useful information regarding the speed of a fishing line.

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention provides an information processing device comprising: usage ratio information calculation means for acquiring rotational speed information relating to the rotational speed of a spool from a fishing reel and calculating, from the rotational speed information, usage ratio information relating to the usage ratio for each speed range of the fishing line; and display means for displaying, in stages, the rotational speed information for display obtained based on the rotational speed information together with the usage ratio information. The present invention also provides a fishing reel comprising: usage ratio information calculation means for acquiring rotational speed information relating to the rotational speed of the spool and calculating, from the rotational speed information, usage ratio information relating to the usage ratio for each speed range of the fishing line; and display means for displaying, in stages, the rotational speed information for display obtained based on the rotational speed information together with the usage ratio information. The present invention also provides a program for causing a computer of the information processing device to perform a usage ratio calculation process for acquiring rotational speed information relating to the rotational speed of the spool from the fishing reel and calculating, from the rotational speed information, usage ratio information relating to the usage ratio for each speed range of the fishing line; and a display process for displaying, in stages, the rotational speed information for display obtained based on the rotational speed information together with the usage ratio information.

[0007] According to the above-described information processing device, fishing reel, and program of the present invention, it is possible to provide more useful information regarding the speed of the fishing line.

[0008] 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 flowchart showing a process for displaying usage ratio information. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a display on a fishing reel. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a tier assignment. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing another example of a catch record mark. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a fishing information system when communicating with a server. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing the basic circuit configuration of an information processing device, and FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the information processing device. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a display on an information processing device. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing another example of a display on an information processing device including a water depth graph. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a display following FIG. 13. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a display following FIG. 14. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a display following FIG. 15. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a display following FIG. 16. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of a display following FIG. 17. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of a display following FIG. 18. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of a display in which the color of the curve on the water depth graph is changed. 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.

[0009] <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.

[0010] As will be described in detail later, the fishing information system 100 of this embodiment transmits information related to the fishing line speed from the fishing reel 104 to the information processing device 106. In this embodiment, the information related to the fishing line speed is calculated based on information about the rotational speed (rotational speed information) of the spool 7 ( FIG. 2 ) provided on the fishing reel 104. The information processing device 106 can be, for example, a variety of portable information terminals, such as a smartphone, a tablet, a wearable device (including a smartwatch), or a notebook personal computer (notebook PC). The information processing device 106 displays, as a number, both or either of the "reeling speed" when retrieving the tackle and the "releasing speed" when releasing the tackle (also referred to as the "fall speed"). The number display is performed by dividing the rotational speed of the spool 7 into stages, with each stage being defined as a speed range. The information processing device 106 does not necessarily divide the speed by a single fishing trip, but calculates and displays the usage ratio (speed usage ratio) of each speed range for an arbitrary period. The arbitrary period may be a predetermined period (including one fishing trip), or may be set by the user.

[0011] <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.

[0012] 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.

[0013] 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.

[0014] 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.

[0015] 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.

[0016] 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.

[0017] The rotational speed of the spool 7 is measured (detected) using a rotational speed sensor 58. The rotational speed sensor 58 can detect the rotational speed of the spool 7 around which the fishing line 103 (FIG. 1) is wound. The rotational speed sensor 58 may also detect the number of rotations of the spool 7. The rotational speed sensor 58 is disposed on the frame 3a or 3b. In this embodiment, the rotational speed 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 rotational speed sensor 58 detects the actual rotational speed 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 rotational speed information and speed usage ratio (sometimes referred to as "usage ratio") information based on the detection signal from the rotational speed sensor 58, and causes the display unit 54 to display the information in a predetermined manner. The display of rotational speed information and speed usage ratio information will be described later. Alternatively, instead of the rotation speed, the number of rotations may be detected, and then the rotation speed may be calculated from the number of rotations per unit time.

[0018] 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.

[0019] 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.

[0020] 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.

[0021] As shown in Fig. 4(a), the control unit 50 housed in the control case 52 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 112, a storage unit 114, a communication unit 116, etc. Of these, the CPU 112 receives a signal from the rotation speed sensor 58, calculates the rotation speed of the spool 7 (Fig. 2), and generates rotation speed information.

[0022] The storage unit 114 collectively refers to various storage means such as registers, memories, and storage devices. The storage 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 storage 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 the rotation speed and amount of rotation of the spool 7 (FIG. 2). The CPU 112 performs various calculations for providing fishing information in accordance with the program under the control of the OS.

[0023] The fishing reel 104 is paired with an information processing device 106 ( FIG. 1 , described below) owned by the user so as to be able to communicate with it. Rotational speed information and other information are wirelessly transmitted to the information processing device 106 via a communication unit 116. Communication from the fishing reel 104 to the information processing device 106 can be performed by converting the information into digital signals. Communication between the fishing reel 104 and the information processing device 106 can employ various common wireless communication standards, such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) and Wi-Fi. Communication between the fishing reel 104 and the information processing device 106 can also be performed via a wired connection.

[0024] Fig. 4(b) shows the functional configuration (functional means) related to providing rotational speed information, usage ratio information, etc., for the fishing reel 104. The functional means shown in Fig. 4(b) are rotational speed information acquisition means 122, usage ratio information calculation means 124, and output means 126. Furthermore, the functional means shown in Fig. 4(b) include catch record display control means 128, storage means 129, and transmission means 130.

[0025] Of these, the rotational speed information acquisition means 122 and the usage ratio information calculation 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 acquire rotational speed information and calculate usage ratio information. The output means 126 is implemented by the CPU 112 using various peripheral devices including the display unit 54 (FIG. 2) to output information. The fishing result display control means 128 allows the user to check the fishing result by displaying a fishing result mark 144 (described later). The storage means 129 stores acquired information and information obtained by calculation using the memory unit 114, etc. The transmission means 130 is implemented by using various peripheral devices including the communication unit 116 to transmit information to external devices (such as the server 150 and information processing device 106 (described later)).

[0026] In this embodiment, as shown in Fig. 5, rotational speed information acquisition means 122 acquires rotational speed information of spool 7 (S1). Furthermore, usage ratio information calculation means 124 performs a calculation on usage ratio information for a predetermined rotational speed range to generate usage ratio information (S2). Then, output means 126 displays the usage ratio information on display unit 54 (Fig. 2) (S3).

[0027] FIG. 6 shows an example of the display content on the display unit 54 of the fishing reel 104. In the example of FIG. 6, the display unit 54 displays a water depth-related numerical display unit 132, a water depth-related graph display unit 134, a speed usage ratio display unit 136, and the like. In FIG. 6, the water depth-related numerical display unit 132, the water depth-related graph display unit 134, and the speed usage ratio display unit 136 are virtually enclosed by dashed-dotted lines. The display of each display unit 132, 134, and 136 is switched to another display unit, enlarged or reduced, or erased when the display content on the display unit 54 is changed. Note that the display on the display unit 54 can be omitted as appropriate.

[0028] <Display on Speed ​​Usage Ratio Display Unit 136> The speed usage ratio display unit 136 displays the speed usage ratio. The speed usage ratio display unit 136 includes a reeling speed display unit 138 and a fall speed display unit 139. The reeling speed display unit 138 displays a table (list display) with the title "Reeling Speed" and the title "%" at the top of the table. The "Reeling Speed" column displays the characters "1-3," "4-6," and "7-Hi." These numerical ranges indicate the range of step numbers (step range) related to the fishing line speed (here, the speed at which the fishing line moves when reeling in).

[0029] The speeds displayed on the reeling speed display unit 138 and the fall speed display unit 139 are actual measured values ​​relating to the rotational speed of the spool 7 (FIG. 2). In this embodiment, these "actual measured values" are actual speed values ​​obtained by taking into account factors such as the current and the weight of the tackle. Using these "actual measured values," the number of speed ranges and the frequency of use (usage ratio) of each speed range are displayed, as will be described later.

[0030] 7 shows an example of the allocation of step numbers. For example, for a speed of 0 to 20 cm / s (seconds), a step number of "0" is assigned. For a speed of more than 20 to 40 cm / s, a step number of "1" is assigned. For a speed of more than 40 to 60 cm / s, a step number of "2" is assigned. Furthermore, for a speed of more than 60, step numbers of "3" to "8" are assigned. For a speed of more than 180 to 200 cm / s, a step number of "9" is assigned. For a speed of more than 200 cm / s, a step number of "Hi" is assigned, which indicates the maximum speed.

[0031] In the example of Figure 6, "20%" is displayed for the step range "1 to 3," and "40%" is displayed for the step range "4 to 6." Furthermore, "40%" is displayed for the step range "7 to Hi." These indicate the percentage (speed usage ratio) of the fishing line speed detected per fishing trip that is accounted for by each step range. Specifically, when the step range "1 to 3" is displayed as "20%,," this display indicates that the detection times at speeds of 0 to 2 cm / s, over 20 to 40 cm / s, and over 40 to 60 cm / s totaled 20% (approximately 2 minutes) of the fishing time per fishing trip (e.g., 10 minutes).

[0032] Similarly, when the step range of "4 to 6" is displayed as "40%," this display indicates that the detection times at speeds of over 60 to 80 [cm / s], over 80 to 100 [cm / s], and over 100 to 120 [cm / s] totaled 40% (approximately 4 minutes) of the fishing time per fishing trip (for example, 10 minutes). Furthermore, when the step range of "7 to Hi" is displayed as "40%," this display indicates that the detection times at speeds of over 120 to 140 [cm / s], over 140 to 160 [cm / s], over 160 to 180 [cm / s], and over 180 or more [cm / s] totaled 40% (approximately 4 minutes) of the fishing time per fishing trip.

[0033] To display this information, the control unit 50 of the fishing reel 104 can recognize the start and end timings of one fishing trip and read the rotation speed information periodically (for example, at a cycle of 100 times per minute) during one fishing trip. Then, the stage numbers to which the values ​​of the read rotation speed information belong can be extracted and tallied, and the ratio of each stage number to the fishing time during one fishing trip can be calculated to obtain usage ratio information.

[0034] In order to have the control unit 50 recognize the start and end timings of a fishing trip, for example, the user can operate a predetermined operation button 121 (FIG. 2) on the fishing reel 104 at the start of a fishing trip and operate the predetermined operation button 121 at the end of a fishing trip. Furthermore, without being limited to this, it is also possible to determine from information such as rotational speed information that the fishing line 103 has started to be let out for a fishing trip and recognize this as the start timing, or to determine from rotational speed information that winding of the fishing line has started and this winding has finished and recognize this as the end timing.

[0035] The "fall speed" and "%" in the fall speed display section 139 also display the speed at which the fishing line moves when it is let out as a range of stages, and the usage rate for each stage range is displayed in the "%" column. In the example of Figure 6, the usage rates for the stage ranges "1-3," "4-6," and "7-Hi" for "fall speed" are shown to be "20%, "40%, and "40%, respectively."

[0036] The display of the usage ratio for reeling speed and fall speed is not limited to a percentage display as shown in the example of FIG. 6, but can also be displayed as actual time (hours, minutes, and hours). Information about time and date can be obtained from an external device (such as a smartphone) or by calculation based on the reel startup time. In this case, the control unit 50 only needs to count up at regular intervals. It is also possible to provide the control unit 50 with a clock function (real-time clock function) and acquire the clock function.

[0037] <Catch Record Display> The fishing reel 104 of this embodiment is further capable of displaying the catch record (catch record display). In the example of FIG. 6 , the catch record display is performed using a catch record mark 144. A fish-motif graphic (a fish-motif icon) is used as the catch record mark 144. The catch record mark 144 appears on the display unit 54 when the user operates a predetermined operation button 121 ( FIG. 2 ). The catch record mark 144 can be placed in the depth-related graph 146 of the depth-related graph display unit 134 or in the speed usage ratio display unit 136 by operating the predetermined operation button 121. Note that water depth can be calculated by calculating the amount of rotation from a reference point based on rotation speed information. Furthermore, water depth information (water depth information) is stored in association with information related to time and time.

[0038] The user inputs the time when the catch occurred by operating a predetermined operation button 121 (FIG. 2). In the water depth-related graph 146, a catch record mark 144 is placed at the water depth position corresponding to the input time. The position of the catch record mark 144 is stored in association with (linked to) coordinates in the water depth-related graph 146 (coordinate value on the time axis and coordinate value on the water depth axis at that time), and saved in the memory unit 114 (FIG. 4(a)).

[0039] Various display and control modes for the fishing result display can be adopted. For example, as shown in the example of FIG. 6 , a fishing result mark 144 is displayed next to the speed usage ratio display section 136 (to the right in the example of FIG. 6 ). The fishing result mark 144 displayed in the speed usage ratio display section 136 is larger than the fishing result mark 144 displayed in the water depth-related graph 146. Furthermore, to indicate the number of fish caught, a single fishing result mark 144 or multiple fishing result marks 144 are displayed side by side. In the example of FIG. 6 , for both the "reeling speed" and the "fall speed," one fishing result mark 144 (for one fish) is displayed in the range of "1 to 3," and two fishing result marks 144 (for two fish) are displayed in the range of "7 to Hi."

[0040] Furthermore, the method of expressing the number of fish caught is not limited to this, and for example, as shown in Fig. 8, a numerical display (letters or figures) may be combined with the catch record mark 144. In Fig. 8, the number "3" is displayed on the catch record mark 144, indicating that three fish were caught.

[0041] 6, when a fishing result mark 144 is displayed on the water depth-related graph 146, the fishing result mark 144 may also be displayed in conjunction with the speed usage ratio display unit 136. Furthermore, if the display unit 54 has sufficient functionality and display area, the fishing result mark 144 may be editable by the user. For example, the fishing result mark 144 may be edited by operating the operation button 121 (FIG. 2) to select characters and input the type of fish. The fishing result mark 144 may also be editable (e.g., by selecting the type or changing the image used).

[0042] In addition, the acquired rotational speed 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 rotational speed information can be transmitted to a server 150, for example, as shown in FIG. 9, and the log information can be saved in the server 150. 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 150.

[0043] The server 150 transmits the rotation speed log information to the fishing reel 104 in response to a transmission request from the fishing reel 104. The transmission request from the fishing reel 104 can be made, for example, by the user operating the operation buttons 121 (FIG. 2) in combination to input various information such as information requesting the rotation speed log information and information on the acquisition date and time of the requested log information.

[0044] Furthermore, the fishing reel 104 displays, on the display unit 54, a water depth-related numerical value display unit 132 similar to that shown in Fig. 6 and a water depth-related graph display unit 134. The water depth-related numerical value display unit 132 displays water depth-related information corresponding to the rotational speed information received from the server 150. Furthermore, the fishing reel 104 calculates speed usage ratio information based on the received rotational speed information and displays the speed usage ratio information at that time.

[0045] The speed usage ratio information may be included in the information transmitted from the fishing reel 104 to the server 150, and may be stored in the server 150. By transmitting the speed usage ratio information from the server 150 to the fishing reel 104, the load of calculation processing for the speed usage ratio in the fishing reel 104 can be reduced when displaying information based on the log information. In addition, the amount of storage space used in the storage unit 114 can also be reduced.

[0046] <Information Processing Device 106> Next, the information processing device 106 will be described. Details similar to those of the fishing reel 104 will be omitted where appropriate. In this embodiment, the speed usage ratio display and related displays are also performed 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 may include, for example, 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 provided in the fishing reel 104. An application program (hereinafter referred to as an "app") for providing fishing information is installed in the information processing device 106. The information processing device 106 acquires rotation speed information, calculates usage ratio information, and displays usage ratio information in accordance with 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.

[0047] 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.

[0048] Figure 10(b) shows the functional configuration (functional means) of the information processing device 106, which is involved in providing rotation speed information, usage ratio information, etc. The functional means shown in Figure 10(b) are rotation speed information acquisition means 172, usage ratio information calculation means 174, and display means 176. Furthermore, the functional means shown in Figure 10(b) include catch record display control means 178, storage means 179, and transmission means 180.

[0049] Of these, the rotation speed information acquisition means 172 and the usage ratio information calculation means 174 are implemented by the CPU 162 (FIG. 10(a)) using the storage unit 164, communication unit 166, and other peripheral devices to acquire rotation speed information and calculate usage ratio information. The display means 176 is implemented by the CPU 162 using various peripheral devices including the display unit 168 (FIG. 2). The fishing result display control means 178 allows the user to check the fishing result by displaying a fishing result mark 194 (described later) and the like. The storage means 179 stores acquired information and information obtained by calculation using the storage unit 164 and the like. The transmission means 180 is implemented by transmitting information to an external device (such as the server 150) using various peripheral devices including the communication unit 166.

[0050] In this embodiment, the rotational speed information acquisition means 172 acquires rotational speed information (S1 in FIG. 5 ). The rotational speed information is transmitted from the fishing reel 104. Furthermore, the usage ratio information calculation means 174 performs a calculation to calculate the usage ratio information, thereby generating the usage ratio information (S2 in FIG. 5 ). Then, the display means 176 displays the usage ratio information, etc. on the display unit 168 (S3 in FIG. 5 ).

[0051] The speed usage ratio information can be calculated in the same manner as described for the fishing reel 104. The speed usage ratio information can also be received from the fishing reel 104. In this case, the information processing device 106 does not need to calculate the speed usage ratio information, and the processing load on the information processing device 106 is reduced. Also, the information processing device 106 can calculate the speed usage ratio information and transmit the speed usage ratio information to the fishing reel 104. In this case, the fishing reel 104 does not need to calculate the speed usage ratio information, and the processing load on the fishing reel 104 is reduced.

[0052] 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, the display unit 168 displays a water depth-related numerical value display unit 182, a water depth-related graph display unit 184, and a speed usage ratio display unit 186. The speed usage ratio display unit 186 displays a reeling speed display unit 188 and a fall speed display unit 190. By operating the touch panel of the display unit 168, the user can switch to a display unit with other content, enlarge or reduce the size, or erase the display.

[0053] Although various other displays are also simultaneously displayed on the display unit 168, to avoid cluttering the illustration, only the depth-related numerical display unit 182, the depth-related graph display unit 184, and the speed usage ratio display unit 186 are shown here. In the example of Fig. 11, the displays of the depth-related numerical display unit 182, the depth-related graph display unit 184, and the speed usage ratio display unit 186 are the same as the depth-related numerical display unit 132, the depth-related graph display unit 134, and the speed usage ratio display unit 136 on the display unit 54 of the fishing reel 104. Therefore, 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.

[0054] Furthermore, the rotation speed information acquired by the information processing device 106 can be stored in chronological order using the storage means 179 or the like and saved as log information. In this way, the user can download and check not only real-time information but also post-event (past) information (history information). In this case, the saved rotation speed information can be transmitted to an external device such as a server 150 as shown in FIG. 9 , and the log information can be saved in the server 150. As a communication standard between the information processing device 106 and the server 150, various general communication standards (including mobile communication systems of various generations (3G to 5G, etc.)) can be adopted.

[0055] The information communicated between the server 150 and the information processing device 106 can be the same as that described above between the fishing reel 104 and the server 150. It is also possible to transmit log information sent from the fishing reel 104 to the server 150 from the server 150 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.

[0056] The information processing device 106 can also communicate with and synchronize information with the fishing reel 104. For example, when a user touches a synchronization start button 191, an example of which is shown in Figure 11, the information processing device 106 transmits a request to the fishing reel 104 to transmit various pieces of stored information, and the information stored in the fishing reel 104 is transmitted to the information processing device 106 and stored therein.

[0057] The synchronized information includes information about the time (hour) when the fish was caught. The information about the time (hour) when the fish was caught is saved in the fishing reel 104 (or the server 150) through a user's operation on the fishing reel 104. When the information processing device 106 acquires information from the fishing reel 104 (or the server 150), information about the date and time when the fish was caught is displayed in the fishing time information display section 192 shown in FIG. 11. If there is information about multiple dates and times when the fish was caught, all of the information is displayed. In the example of FIG. 11, information for three catches is displayed (side by side). Furthermore, although not shown, the user can drag and drop the fishing record mark 194 onto the characters indicating the date and time they wish to check in the fishing time information display section 192. This operation moves the fishing record mark 194 to the corresponding position on the water depth-related graph 196. The fishing result mark 194 may disappear temporarily and then appear at a corresponding position on the water depth related graph 196 .

[0058] In relation to the placement of the catch record mark 194 on the display unit 168, for example, the following control can be employed. In this case, the user drags the catch record mark 194 with their finger while moving it so as to trace the curve of the water depth-related graph 196. Then, by stopping the dragging for a predetermined time (for example, about 0.5 to 1.0 seconds) at the position where they want to place the catch record mark 194, the placement of the catch record mark 194 is determined. Then, speed usage ratio information for the fishing trip at the time the catch record mark 194 was placed is calculated.

[0059] Furthermore, if the information processing device 106 has a small display, such as a smart watch, it is possible to select the display content and display only a portion of it (for example, one or two of the water depth-related numerical display section 182, the water depth-related graph display section 184, and the speed usage ratio display section 186) on the display section 54 of the fishing reel 104.

[0060] Furthermore, the rotation speed information acquired by the information processing device 106 can be stored in chronological order and saved as log information. In this way, the user can download and check not only real-time information but also post-event (past) information (history information). In this case, the saved rotation speed information can be transmitted to a server 150, for example, as shown in FIG. 9, and the log information can be saved in the server 150. As a communication standard between the information processing device 106 and the server 150, various general communication standards (including mobile communication systems of various generations (3G to 5G, etc.)) can be adopted.

[0061] The information communicated between the server 150 and the information processing device 106 can be the same as that described above between the fishing reel 104 and the server 150. It is also possible to transmit log information sent from the fishing reel 104 to the server 150 from the server 150 to the information processing device 106, and display various types of information on the information processing device 106.

[0062] In addition, in order for the information processing device 106 to recognize the start and end timings of a fishing trip, for example, the user can touch a start button (not shown) displayed on the display unit 70 of the information processing device 106 at the start of a fishing trip, and touch an end button (not shown) at the end of the fishing trip.

[0063] <Typical Effects of the Invention According to this Embodiment> As described above, the information processing device 106 according to this embodiment includes usage ratio information calculation means (such as the usage ratio information calculation means 174) that acquires rotational speed information relating to the rotational speed of a spool (such as the spool 7) from a fishing reel (such as the fishing reel 104) and calculates usage ratio information relating to the usage ratio for each speed range of the fishing line (such as the fishing line 103) from the rotational speed information, and display means (such as the display means 176) that can display the rotational speed information for display obtained based on the rotational speed information together with the usage ratio information in stages.

[0064] The information processing device 106 of this embodiment can display rotational speed information (displaying the number of speed ranges for each speed range in the example of FIG. 11 ) related to the spool 7 ( FIG. 2 ) and a history (usage history) of usage ratios (usage ratios for each speed range in the example of FIG. 11 ). Therefore, the user can understand the ratio of the speed ranges they have used. By providing this information, the user can actually know which speed ranges they have already tried and which speed ranges they have not tried yet. The user can also know which speed ranges they have tried frequently and which speed ranges they have not tried very often. Furthermore, the user can refer to the provided information and maintain the speed at which they are catching fish. As a result, the user can be motivated to decide whether to continue fishing in the same speed range as before or in a different speed range (or a speed range they have not tried often). Furthermore, by checking untried speed ranges and speed ranges where they have caught fish, they can expect to improve their fishing results.

[0065] In the past, the reeling speed and fall speed (releasing speed), which have a significant impact on fishing results, were adjusted based on the user's "feel." In contrast, in this embodiment, information related to the fishing line speed can be visualized by displaying rotation speed information and usage ratio information. Users can then improve their fishing results by fishing based on the provided information. Furthermore, by referencing data from past fishing trips, users can improve the accuracy of their own fishing. Furthermore, users can try out various fishing line speeds to determine which speeds will catch fish and which will not, and then fish more efficiently.

[0066] Furthermore, the usage ratio information is calculated for each piece of rotation speed information (for each stage number) based on the actual measurement value of the rotation speed information, so that it is possible to calculate the usage ratio information appropriately.

[0067] Furthermore, the information processing device 106 of this embodiment includes a catch record display control means (such as the catch record display control means 178), which displays catch record information (such as the catch record mark 194 in this embodiment) indicating the catch record alongside at least one of the displayed rotation speed information and usage ratio information. This allows the user to grasp the catch record for each speed range, and to know in which speed range fish can be caught.

[0068] Furthermore, in the information processing device 106 of this embodiment, the fishing record information includes at least one of fish count information, which is information on the number (quantity) of fish caught, and fishing record time information, which is information on the time when the fish were caught (such as the time (time) when the fish was caught, and information from the fishing record time information display unit 192). Therefore, the relationship between the rotation speed information and the fishing record can be grasped in more detail. Furthermore, by including information such as the type of fish caught in the fishing record information, the user can grasp the relationship between the speed range and the fishing record in more detail.

[0069] Furthermore, the information processing device 106 of this embodiment can display a table including rotation speed information, usage ratio information, and fishing result information, thereby enabling the user to grasp the fishing result for each speed range.

[0070] The information processing device 106 of this embodiment also includes a storage means (such as the storage means 179) for storing log information of at least one of the rotation speed information and the usage ratio information, and a transmission means (such as the transmission means 180) for transmitting the log information stored in the storage means to an external device (such as the server 150 or the fishing reel 104). Therefore, information such as the rotation speed and water depth can be stored as a log, and can be checked not only in real time but also after the fact.

[0071] The fishing reel 104 according to this embodiment also includes a usage ratio information calculation means (such as the usage ratio information calculation means 174) that acquires rotational speed information related to the rotational speed of the spool (such as the spool 7) and calculates usage ratio information related to the usage ratio for each speed range of the fishing line (such as the fishing line 103) from the rotational speed information, and a display means (such as the display means 176) that can display the rotational speed information for display obtained based on the rotational speed information together with the usage ratio information in stages. This makes it possible for the fishing reel 104 to provide the user with usage ratio information, just like the information processing device 106.

[0072] Note that the usage ratio information may be calculated and displayed only by the fishing reel 104. Alternatively, rotational speed information may be transmitted from the fishing reel 104 to the information processing device 106, and the usage ratio information may be calculated and displayed only by the information processing device 106. Furthermore, it is also possible for the fishing reel 104 to acquire rotational speed information and calculate usage ratio information, etc., but not display the usage ratio information, etc., and instead transmit the usage ratio information, etc. from the fishing reel 104 to the information processing device 106, and display the usage ratio information, etc. on the information processing device 106.

[0073] Furthermore, the program according to this embodiment causes a computer of an information processing device (such as the information processing device 106) to perform a usage ratio calculation process of acquiring rotational speed information relating to the rotational speed of a spool (such as the spool 7) from a fishing reel (such as the fishing reel 104), and calculating usage ratio information relating to the usage ratio for each speed range of the fishing line from the rotational speed information, and a display process of displaying the rotational speed information obtained based on the rotational speed information together with the usage ratio information in stages. This makes it possible to effectively utilize the rotational speed and usage ratio information.

[0074] 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.

[0075] For example, the display content shown in Fig. 12 can be used as a display example on the display unit 168 of the information processing device 106. In the example of Fig. 12, a bar graph is displayed in the reeling speed display section 208 of the speed usage ratio display section 206 and in the fall speed display section 210. In addition, a legend display section 220 is displayed below the fall speed display section 210. In the example of Fig. 12, the background of the display content is shown in black.

[0076] The winding speed display unit 138 displays four speed levels between "SLOW," which indicates a slow speed, and "FAST," which indicates a fast speed. The legend display unit 220 shows a legend for the speed level range. As shown in the legend display unit 220, the speed level ranges are defined as "1-3," "4-6," "7-9," and "Hi," from the slowest speed. The breakdown of the speed level ranges can be appropriately determined so that the larger the value, the faster the speed. Note that while the example in FIG. 12 is illustrated in grayscale, each speed level range is color-coded. In the example in FIG. 12, blue, green, yellow, and orange are assigned to "1-3," "4-6," "7-9," and "Hi," in that order.

[0077] 12, the speeds are displayed in order from the slowest to the slowest: 15%, 50%, 25%, and 10%. From this display, the user can see that the second slowest speed range, 4 to 6, is used most frequently at 50%.

[0078] The fall speed display unit 139 also displays four stages between "SLOW" and "FAST." In the example of FIG. 12, the stages are displayed in order from the slowest to the slowest: "50%, "30%, "15%, and "5%." From this display, the user can recognize that the usage ratio of the speeds related to the slowest stage range, "1 to 3," is "50%," which is the highest.

[0079] Note that Figure 12 shows a schematic example of one display of the speed usage ratio display section 206, and it can be combined with other displays (for example, a water depth graph display, a fishing record display, a fishing time information display, a synchronized start button display, etc.).

[0080] <Additional Functions of the Fishing Information System 100> <<Display of Water Depth Graph>> In the above-described embodiment, the display of the water depth-related graphs 146, 196 (FIGS. 6 and 11) has been described. 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. 13.

[0081] In the example of Fig. 13, a water depth graph 224 is displayed on the display unit 168 of the information processing device 106. The display content in the example of Fig. 13 differs from the display content on the display unit 168 of the information processing device 106 in the example of Fig. 11, but the water depth-related graph 196 in the example of Fig. 11 can be replaced with the water depth graph 224 in the example of Fig. 13. In the following, the term "water depth graph" will be used instead of the term "water depth-related graph," but both terms are the same in that they refer to a graph showing the water depth of the tackle (here, the tackle 105 shown in Figs. 1 and 9).

[0082] 13 (or a simplified version) can also be displayed 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 simultaneously or at different times on the display unit 168 of the information processing device 106 and the display unit 54 of the fishing reel 104. In this case, the fishing reel 104 can be equipped with usage ratio information calculation means (such as the usage ratio information calculation means 124) that acquires rotational speed information related to the rotational speed of the spool (such as the spool 7) and calculates usage ratio information related to the usage ratio for each speed range of the fishing line from the rotational speed information, and display means (such as the display unit 54) that can display the rotational speed information for display obtained based on the rotational speed information together with the usage ratio information in stages, and the display means can be configured to display a water depth graph (such as the water depth graph 224) as described below. In the following, the water depth graph 224 of the information processing device 106 will be described, and the description of the water depth graph of the fishing reel 104 will be omitted as appropriate.

[0083] 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 and 9). The water depth graph 224 can be created by reflecting rotational speed information and line length information (information on the length of line being let out from the fishing reel 104) obtained from the fishing reel 104. In the water depth graph 224, the water depth becomes deeper (larger) as it goes down the vertical axis.

[0084] The water depth graph 224 is created in the information processing device 106 based on the rotational speed information, line length information, time information (time information), etc. transmitted from the fishing reel 104. However, without being limited to this, 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.

[0085] In the example of Fig. 13, 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. 13, 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.

[0086] 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. 13, 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. 13, the water depth reaches approximately 1.8 m in approximately 7 to 9 seconds (one scale mark). The examples of FIGS. 13 to 19 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.

[0087] FIG. 14 shows a water depth graph 224 for a period following that of FIG. 13. In the example of FIG. 14, the range on the horizontal axis is from one minute ago to the present, as in the example of FIG. 13. The range on the vertical axis is longer than in the example of FIG. 13, 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. 14, 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.

[0088] Figure 15 shows a water depth graph 224 for a period following that of Figure 14. In the example of Figure 15, the range on the horizontal axis is from one minute ago to the present, as in the example of Figure 14. The range on the vertical axis is also from 0.0 m to over 12.0 m, as in the example of Figure 14. In the example of Figure 15, 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).

[0089] Figure 16 shows a water depth graph 224 for a period following that of Figure 15. In the example of Figure 16, the range on the horizontal axis and the range on the vertical axis are the same as in the example of Figure 15. The water depth repeatedly varies between approximately 12.0 m and approximately 10.0 m, as in the example of Figure 15.

[0090] FIG. 17 shows the water depth graph 224 for a period following that of FIG. 16. In the example of FIG. 17, 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. 16, is from 0.0 m to over 12.0 m. In the example of FIG. 17, 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.

[0091] FIG. 18 shows a water depth graph 224 for a period following that of FIG. 17. In the example of FIG. 18, the range on the horizontal axis is from 2 minutes ago to the present, as in the example of FIG. 17. 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. 14. In the example of FIG. 18, 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).

[0092] Furthermore, in the example of Figure 18, 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 18, 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).

[0093] Figure 19 shows a water depth graph 224 for a period following that of Figure 18. In the example of Figure 19, the ranges on the horizontal axis and the vertical axis are the same as those in the example of Figure 18. In the example of Figure 19, the current water depth has risen to approximately 12.0 m. In addition, a fishing record mark 228 is displayed on the water depth graph 224. This fishing record mark 228 can be the same as the fishing record mark 194 (Figure 11) described above. The fishing record mark 228 will be described later.

[0094] 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. 13 to 19, 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).

[0095] 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 the data with a straight line, connecting the data with a curve, or storing the data using a statistical method such as a moving average.

[0096] As described above, the information processing device 106 includes a communication means (such as the transmitting means 180) capable of communicating with a fishing reel (such as the fishing reel 104) and a display means (such as the display means 176) capable of displaying predetermined information to the user. The display means is capable of displaying a water depth graph having a horizontal time axis and a vertical water depth axis. By displaying the water depth graph 224 in this manner, water depth information can be provided to the user in an easily understandable manner. Furthermore, by displaying the water depth graph 224 together with water depth information (line length information) or by switching between the water depth information and the water depth information, detailed water depth information can be provided to the user. Furthermore, by displaying the water depth graph 224 together with corrected line length information or by switching between the corrected line length information and the water depth information, detailed water depth information can be provided to the user.

[0097] In addition, in the water depth graph 224, the vertical axis indicates that the water depth increases from top to bottom. 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. This also makes it possible to provide the user with water depth information in a format that is easy for them to intuitively grasp.

[0098] <<Additional Information Regarding Fishing Record Display>> The fishing record mark 228 described above is used to display the fishing record (fishing record display). A figure with a fish motif (an icon with a fish motif) is used as the fishing record mark 228. In the example of FIG. 19 , the fishing record mark 228 is displayed superimposed on the curve 226 of the water depth graph 224. The position of the fishing 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.

[0099] 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.

[0100] 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, similar to the examples in Figures 6 and 11.

[0101] <<Display of Water Depth and Dotera Water Depth>> In the examples of Figures 13 to 19, the words "Water Depth and Dotera Water Depth" are displayed, and below that, the numerical water depth and corrected line length are displayed. The corrected line length information displayed takes into account the influence (speed, direction, etc.) of the fishing line 103 (Figure 1) on tidal currents and wind (so-called dotera, dotera drifting, and diagonal pulling). In other words, during actual fishing, the fishing line 103 is influenced by tidal currents and wind, and is not directly below the tip of the fishing rod 102, but rather is unwound at an angle from the tip. For this reason, even if line length information calculated from the amount of rotation of the spool 7 is displayed on the display unit 54, 168 as water depth information and provided to the user, the tackle 105 attached to the fishing line 103 may reach a depth shallower than the water depth information provided to the user.

[0102] 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).

[0103] For example, in the example of Fig. 13, "1.8 m" is displayed as the water depth display, and "1.5 m", "1.2 m", and "0.9 m" are displayed as the corrected line length display for angles of "30°", "45°", and "60°", respectively. 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.

[0104] As described above, by displaying the water depth and dotera water depth, detailed information regarding the water depth can be provided to the user.

[0105] <<Reeling Speed ​​Display>> In the examples of Figures 13 to 19, 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 the fishing reel 104, and is also referred to as the "winding speed."

[0106] 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. 13). In the examples of FIGS. 13 and 14, 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%."

[0107] 13 to 19, 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. 23, which will be described later. In the situation shown in the examples of Fig. 13 and Fig. 14, it is possible to display "100%" on the "fall speed" graph 244.

[0108] In the example of Figure 15, the curve 226 in the water depth graph 224 repeats reeling and dropping between depths of approximately 12.0 m and approximately 10.0 m. The water depth decreases (becomes shallower) when reeling, and increases (becomes deeper) when dropping. Even in this case, if the reeling speed is constant, the "reeling speed" graph 242 will display "100%."

[0109] In the example of FIG. 16, 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. 16, the usage ratio of a winding speed equivalent to that of the example of FIG. 15 (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.

[0110] 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. 16 (and FIGS. 17 to 19), 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. 23.

[0111] 17 and 18, 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."

[0112] In the example of Fig. 19, 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.

[0113] The "winding speed" graph 242 corresponds to the graph display in the winding speed display section 208 of the speed usage ratio display section 206 in the example of Fig. 12. The example of Fig. 12 and the examples of Figs. 13 to 19 show different forms of these graph displays, but they all have similar meanings.

[0114] 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.

[0115] <<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. 20, for example. FIG. 20 shows an enlarged view of the area circled C in the water depth graph 224 of FIG. 19. In the example of FIG. 20, the left portion 226A of the curve 226 is displayed in white, and the right portion 226B is displayed in red (the red color is indicated by hatching).

[0116] 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.

[0117] 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.

[0118] <<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. 21 shows an example of an embodiment in which the water depth graph 224 is combined with GPS information. In the example of FIG. 21, 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. 21, the land 254 and sea 256 are distinguished from each other by shading the sea 256.

[0119] 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. 21 , 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).

[0120] In the water depth graph 224 in Figure 21, 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 in Figure 21 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 in Figure 21 (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.

[0121] 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.

[0122] 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.

[0123] 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.

[0124] <<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 are anglers who can serve as models or references for fishing trips for 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.

[0125] 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.

[0126] 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. 22. 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.

[0127] 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.

[0128] 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.

[0129] 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.

[0130] 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).

[0131] 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.

[0132] 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.).

[0133] As described above, by sharing fishing trip information of other people, it is possible to provide more diverse information to users.

[0134] <<Display Mode of Log Information>> Figure 23 shows an example of the display of log information. In the example of Figure 23, 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 23, the fact that the "My History" button 284 is operated is indicated by the shading on the button 284.

[0135] Furthermore, by scrolling the display unit 168 downward, it is possible to display content below the water depth graph 282, as shown in Fig. 24. In the example of Fig. 24, the shape of the curve 226 in the water depth graph 282 is different from that in the example of Fig. 24. Also in the example of Fig. 24, 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.

[0136] 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.

[0137] 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."

[0138] 24, 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.

[0139] Furthermore, in the example of FIG. 24 , 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.

[0140] 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.

[0141] <<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.

[0142] 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.

[0143] 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.

[0144] 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.

[0145] 13 to 19, 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. 19. 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.

[0146] 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.

[0147] Another possible operation mode 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. 19 , the catch record mark 228 is superimposed on the curve 228 of the water depth graph 224 at that timing.

[0148] 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.

[0149] 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. 23 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. 23.

[0150] 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.

[0151] 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.

[0152] <<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.

[0153] Figure 25 shows an example of a tackle usage rate display. In the example of Figure 25, 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.

[0154] 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 .

[0155] 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.

[0156] 7: Spool 50: Control unit 54, 168: Display unit 58: Rotational speed sensor 100: Fishing information providing system 104: Fishing reel 106: Information processing device 112, 162: CPU 121: Operation buttons 122, 172: Rotational speed information acquisition means 124, 174: Usage ratio information calculation means 126: Output means 128, 178: Fishing result display control means 129, 179: Storage means 130, 180: Transmission means 132, 182: Water depth related numerical value display unit 134, 184: Water depth related graph display unit 136, 186, 206: Speed ​​usage ratio display unit 138, 188, 208: Winding speed display unit 139, 190, 210: Fall speed display unit 144, 194: Fishing result mark 146, 196: Water depth graph 150: Server 176: Display means 224: Water depth graph 228: Fishing result mark 252: Map 256A to 256C: Fishing location mark

Claims

1. An information processing device comprising: a communication means capable of communicating with a fishing reel; and a display means capable of displaying predetermined information to a user, wherein the display means is capable of displaying a water depth graph having a time axis as the horizontal axis and a water depth axis as the vertical axis.

2. The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein the vertical axis indicates that the water depth increases from top to bottom.

3. An information processing device as claimed in claim 1 or 2, further comprising: a usage ratio information calculation means for acquiring rotational speed information relating to the rotational speed of the spool from the fishing reel, and calculating usage ratio information relating to the usage ratio for each speed range related to the fishing line from the rotational speed information; wherein the display means is capable of displaying rotational speed information obtained based on the rotational speed information in stages together with the usage ratio information.

4. The information processing device according to claim 3, wherein the usage ratio information is calculated for each of the rotation speed information.

5. An information processing device as described in claim 3, further comprising a catch record display control means for displaying catch record information indicating the catch record alongside at least one of the displayed rotation speed information and the usage ratio information.

6. The information processing device according to claim 5, wherein the fishing result information includes at least one of fish number information, which is information on the number of fish caught, and fishing result time information, which is information on the time the fish were caught.

7. An information processing device according to claim 5, capable of displaying a table including the rotation speed information, the usage ratio information, and the fishing result information.

8. An information processing device as described in claim 3, comprising: a storage means for storing log information of at least one of the rotation speed information and the usage ratio information; and a transmission means for transmitting the log information stored in the storage means to an external device.

9. A fishing reel comprising: a usage ratio information calculation means for acquiring rotational speed information relating to the rotational speed of a spool, and calculating usage ratio information relating to the usage ratio for each speed range related to the fishing line from the rotational speed information; and a display means for displaying rotational speed information obtained based on the rotational speed information together with the usage ratio information in stages.

10. A program capable of causing a computer of an information processing device to perform a usage ratio calculation process of acquiring rotational speed information relating to the rotational speed of a spool from a fishing reel, and calculating usage ratio information relating to the usage ratio for each speed range related to the fishing line from the rotational speed information, and a display process of displaying rotational speed information obtained based on the rotational speed information together with the usage ratio information in stages.

11. An information processing device according to claim 1 or 2, which displays fishing result information indicating fishing results together with the water depth graph.

12. An information processing device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the color of the lines of the water depth graph can be partially changed.

13. An information processing device according to claim 1 or 2, capable of displaying the water depth graph together with GPS information.

14. An information processing device as described in claim 1 or 2, 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 usage ratio information relating to the usage ratio for each speed range of the fishing line in the third person's fishing reel.

15. The information processing device according to claim 11, wherein the fishing result information is displayed on the display means by a user operating an operating means provided on the fishing reel.

16. An information processing device according to claim 11, wherein the fishing result information is displayed on the display means by a user operating an operating means provided on the information processing device.

17. An information processing device according to claim 11, wherein the fishing result information is displayed on the display means by voice recognition.

18. An information processing device according to claim 11, wherein the fishing result information can be at least one of reproduced and deleted.

19. An information processing device according to claim 1 or 2, capable of storing usage rate information relating to information on a plurality of fishing reels and displaying the information on the display means.

20. A fishing reel comprising: a usage ratio information calculation means for acquiring rotational speed information relating to the rotational speed of a spool, and calculating usage ratio information relating to the usage ratio for each speed range of the fishing line from the rotational speed information; and a display means for displaying rotational speed information obtained based on the rotational speed information together with the usage ratio information in stages, wherein the display means is capable of displaying a water depth graph having a time axis as the horizontal axis and a water depth axis as the vertical axis.

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