Boat Camera Gimbal for Elevated Polarized Water Views
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Solution Overview
Problem
Anglers face challenges in obtaining elevated, polarized views of water bodies while fishing, including safety concerns from elevated fishing towers, limited accessibility, and storage and transportation issues related to these structures.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a 360-degree camera mounted on a boat, connected to a display via an adjustable arm with a gimbal for stability, allowing anglers to view elevated, polarized images without occupying a fishing tower, with controls for adjusting camera position and view modes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Length of stationary object
If fishing towers are elevated 8-10 feet above the deck to provide elevated views, then the view height is improved, but safety deteriorates due to balance disruption from boat motion and risk of falling
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a camera mounted on an extendable pole to capture images from elevated positions, creating a visual copy of what an angler would see from a fishing tower, thereby eliminating the need for physical elevation and associated safety risks
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical system of physically climbing and standing on elevated structures with an optical system (camera and display) that transmits visual information electronically, substituting physical presence with digital representation
2Length of stationary object
If fishing towers are installed to provide elevated views, then accessibility deteriorates for physically disabled or elderly anglers requiring steps or rungs, but the view quality is improved
Solution Approach 1:
The camera captures and transmits visual information from elevated positions to a display accessible at deck level, creating a copy of the elevated view that can be accessed by anyone regardless of physical ability to climb
Solution Approach 2:
The system serves multiple users simultaneously at deck level without requiring them to physically access elevated positions, making the elevated view function universally accessible to all anglers regardless of physical condition
3Length of stationary object
If fishing towers are permanently installed on boats, then the elevated view capability is improved, but adaptability deteriorates for different fishing types and storage requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs an extendable pole that can be adjusted in length and repositioned as needed, transforming a static structure into a dynamic system that adapts to different fishing situations, storage requirements, and boat configurations
Solution Approach 2:
The system divides the elevated view function into separate components (camera, extendable pole, display) that can be independently positioned, stored, and configured, allowing flexibility for different fishing types and boat layouts
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables safer and more accessible sight fishing by providing elevated, polarized views without the need for anglers to climb towers, while also addressing storage and transportation constraints by eliminating the need for physical fishing towers.
Implementation Method 1
polarized views of water bodies... polarized sunglasses designed to reduce glare caused by the reflection of the sun from a water body
Data Source
AI summary
A system and method for displaying elevated, polarized views of water bodies are provided. The system and method of the present disclosure are generally designed to obtain images from a vantage point located at a first location and subsequently transmit and display the same to an individual located at a second location. To this end, the system and method of the present disclosure may comprise a camera, a mounting device, and a display operably connected to the camera. The mounting device may be used to attach the camera in an elevated position on a boat to enable the camera to capture video images of the body of water surrounding the boat. To reduce glare on the body of water, the camera may have a polarized filter. Video images captured by the camera are transmitted to the display for display thereon in real time.