Marine Display Base Station Integrating Sonar and Data Signals
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Solution Overview
Problem
The removal of sonar devices and marine displays from vessels is cumbersome due to complex connector setups, making it difficult to use and manage marine data effectively for fishing applications.
Innovation Solution
A base station with a waterproof housing is mounted to a watercraft, providing power and data to a remote marine display via wired or wireless connections, allowing for easy installation and operation of sonar, radar, and other marine data systems, while the base station processes and multiplexes data signals for display.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple connector set-ups are used between sonar device and marine display, then data transmission reliability is improved, but device complexity and ease of operation deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple separate connectors (power connector, data connector, sonar connector) into a single integrated connector assembly. This single connector simultaneously establishes all necessary electrical and data connections between the marine display and sonar device, eliminating the need for multiple separate connection operations while maintaining complete functional connectivity.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated connector serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides power transmission, data communication, and sonar signal connection through a single unified interface. This multi-functional design replaces what would otherwise require three separate connector types, simplifying the overall system while maintaining all necessary connections.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple connector set-ups are used between sonar device and marine display, then complete functionality is ensured, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges power, data, and sonar connections into a single plug-and-play connector assembly. Users simply connect or disconnect this single integrated unit to establish or terminate all functional connections simultaneously, making installation and removal straightforward operations that do not require multiple separate connection steps.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector is pre-configured with all necessary connection elements (power contacts, data pins, sonar terminals) arranged in a fixed integrated pattern. This preliminary arrangement of all connection components within a single unit eliminates the need for users to perform multiple separate connection actions, reducing installation complexity while ensuring complete functionality.
3Adaptability or versatility
If sonar device and marine display are removed from vessel, then portability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to cumbersome disconnection
Solution Approach 1:
The integrated connector combines all connection functions into a single removable unit. When users need to port the marine display or sonar device, they simply disconnect this single integrated connector rather than managing multiple separate connections. This makes the removal process as simple as plugging or unplugging a single component, enabling easy portability without operational burden.
Data Source
AI summary
Various implementations described herein are directed to a device having a housing configured for mounting to a watercraft. The device may include a power interface configured to receive power from a power source. The device may include a network interface configured to receive marine data from a plurality of different data sources. The device may include a sonar interface configured to receive sonar data from a sonar device. The device may include a display interface coupled to the power interface, the network interface, and the sonar interface. The display interface may be configured to receive power from the power interface, receive marine data from the network interface, receive sonar data from the sonar interface, and provide power, marine data, and sonar data to a remote marine display that is separate from the device.