Image-Emitting Fishing Lure with Wireless Reconfiguration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional fishing lures are ineffective at deep water levels and require frequent changes, leading to time loss and environmental impact, as they rely on sun reflection and lack versatility in attracting different fish species.
Innovation Solution
An image-generating fishing lure equipped with a light-emitting diode or laser, optically coupled to a beam splitter and lenses, which can display predetermined images of natural prey via a wireless transceiver and smartphone app, allowing real-time reconfiguration without retrieving the lure, and emitting its own light for higher visibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If conventional reflective lures are used, then they are simple and easy to manufacture, but they are ineffective at deep water levels due to reliance on sun reflection
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the passive mechanical reflection system with an active electronic light emission system. Instead of relying on sun reflection off the lure surface, the lure incorporates an LED or laser emitter that actively generates light to illuminate the target area at deep water levels, eliminating the dependency on solar reflection conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the fundamental emission parameter from passive reflection to active emission. By introducing electronic light sources (LEDs or lasers), the lure transitions from reflecting ambient light to generating its own light, fundamentally altering how the lure interacts with light at deep water levels.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple different lure accessories are used to attract different fish species, then fishing versatility is improved, but time loss and environmental impact increase due to frequent changes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces dynamic reconfigurability through electronic control. Instead of physically changing accessories, the lure uses an image projection system that can dynamically display different bait images and colors through wireless control, allowing the same physical lure to adapt to different fishing scenarios without physical replacement.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal lure that can perform multiple functions by displaying different images and colors through its projection system. A single lure device can attract various fish species by changing its visual display, eliminating the need for multiple specialized lure accessories.
3Adaptability or versatility
If conventional lures are used for different fish types, then fishing effectiveness is maintained, but environmental impact increases due to multiple accessories required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal lure that can perform multiple functions by displaying different images and colors through its projection system. A single lure device can attract various fish species by changing its visual display, eliminating the need for multiple specialized lure accessories.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent eliminates the need to discard multiple physical accessories by using a single reusable lure with an electronic image projection system. The visual characteristics can be changed through software control rather than physical replacement, reducing waste and environmental impact.
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
The solution provides increased visibility and efficiency at deep levels, reduces environmental impact, and allows for multiple lure options without changing accessories, enhancing fishing efficiency and versatility.
Implementation Method 1
a light emitting diode or laser optically coupled to a beam splitter
Implementation Method 2
a light emitting diode or laser optically coupled to a beam splitter
Implementation Method 3
a beam splitter that passes one of a plurality of predetermined images through one or more lenses
Implementation Method 4
passes one of a plurality of predetermined images through one or more lenses to emit an attractive image
Data Source
AI summary
A device to be used as a lure in fishing, hunting, and other activities to emit an image or hologram of a bait. The image source can consist of a device such as a laser-beam, projector, or light through fiber optics cables. The invention can display the desired shape or color chosen by the user via an optional wirelessly connected controller.