Feeder-Mounted Motion Sensor for Remote Night Hunting Alerts
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for hunting feral hogs at night are hindered by inadequate lighting, which either blinds the hunter or fails to illuminate the target area effectively, and can deter other game species, while also being prone to destruction by the hogs and requiring hunters to be close to the feeder, limiting effective shooting range.
Innovation Solution
A motion-detecting device that sends electronic signals to a remote hunter, allowing them to use night vision equipment without ground illumination, using a 360° detection system mounted on a feeder, which can alert the hunter via LED indicators, laser emitters, or wireless devices, enabling them to take shots from a distance without startling animals.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If ground illumination is provided around the feeder, then the hunter can see the hogs at night, but the light blinds the hunter or fails to illuminate the target area effectively
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses an intermediary system consisting of motion sensors, electronic signals, and night vision equipment. Instead of directly illuminating the target area with ground lights, the system detects motion through sensors and transmits signals to the hunter's night vision equipment, serving as a mediator that enables vision without direct ground illumination that would blind the hunter.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical/optical system of ground-mounted lights with an electronic detection and signaling system. Motion sensors detect animal presence and trigger electronic signals that activate night vision capabilities, substituting the need for physical ground illumination with an electronic signal-based vision enhancement system.
2Illumination intensity
If permanent night lighting is employed in the hunting area, then the hunter can see game clearly, but other game species are deterred from visiting the area
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the illumination function from the hunting area environment. Instead of providing continuous night lighting that affects the entire area and deters other game, the system extracts vision enhancement to the hunter's personal equipment (night vision goggles) and triggers it only when motion is detected, eliminating harmful lighting effects on other species while maintaining hunting capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system employs periodic action through motion-activated lighting. The night vision illumination is not continuous but is activated periodically only when motion sensors detect game presence, allowing the area to remain dark and attractive to other species most of the time while providing illumination only when needed for hunting.
3Illumination intensity
If the hunter positions close to the feeder to take shots, then the shooting range is reduced, but the available lighting products are useless beyond 30-50 yards
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from two-dimensional ground illumination to three-dimensional night vision capability. Instead of relying on ground lights that fade with distance, the system uses motion sensors and night vision equipment that provides clear vision regardless of horizontal distance, enabling effective shooting from blinds 100+ yards from the feeder by adding the dimension of electronic signal transmission and optical amplification.
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 hunters to detect and engage feral hogs or other species at night from a remote location without disturbing them, maintaining the natural behavior of other game species and allowing effective shots beyond 100 yards, as the system provides discreet and reliable animal detection and notification.
Implementation Method 1
detects motion in a 360° target area and automatically sends an electronic signal
Implementation Method 2
The device can include an LED indicator that notifies the user that motion has been detected
Implementation Method 3
a laser light emitter directed at the hunter's location
Data Source
AI summary
A game alert system includes a device mountable on a game feeder that detects motion in a target area and automatically sends an electronic signal to a user, or a hunter, in a remote location to notify the hunter of movement in the area, without alerting or startling animals that triggered the device.