Smart Fishing Rod Tip Sensor for Tension Monitoring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Fishermen face difficulties in monitoring tension on multiple fishing rods without constant attention, as slight movements from fish toyed with bait can be hard to detect, leading to missed hook-setting opportunities.
Innovation Solution
A smart rod independent device (SRID) with a tension monitoring sensor and processor that attaches to any fishing rod, detecting line tension and wirelessly communicating with a smart device to alert the fisherman through notifications and visual indicators, allowing for real-time monitoring of multiple rods.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If a fisherman uses multiple fishing rods, then the quantity of fish catches may increase, but the difficulty of monitoring each rod increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical/physical monitoring system (fisherman visually observing rod tips) with an electronic sensing system. Tension sensors detect line tension electronically and transmit signals wirelessly to a mobile device, eliminating the need for continuous physical monitoring of each rod while enabling management of multiple rods simultaneously.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary system consisting of tension sensors, signal transmitters, and a mobile device application. This intermediary acts as a mediator between the fishing rods and the fisherman, translating physical line tension into electronic notifications that can be monitored remotely, thus decoupling the fisherman from direct physical monitoring of each rod.
2Measurement precision
If a fisherman holds the rod to feel the fish, then the detection precision of fish bites improves, but the ease of operation decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the tactile detection method (fisherman feeling the rod) with an electronic tension sensor system. The sensor objectively measures line tension and transmits data to a mobile device, providing precise detection of fish bites without requiring the fisherman to physically hold or feel each rod, thus maintaining detection precision while dramatically improving ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables the fishing rod to monitor itself through integrated tension sensors and wireless communication capabilities. The rod automatically detects, measures, and reports line tension changes without human intervention, freeing the fisherman from the need to manually monitor each rod while maintaining high detection precision.
3Device complexity
If a fisherman relies on visual observation of rod tip movement, then the device complexity remains low, but the measurement precision of fish bites deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces visual observation with electronic tension sensing. Instead of relying on the fisherman's visual detection of rod tip movement, the system uses tension sensors to directly measure line tension forces, providing objective and precise detection of fish bites. The wireless transmission to a mobile device adds minimal complexity while dramatically improving measurement precision.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables fishermen to receive timely alerts about fish bites on unattended rods, reducing missed catches and improving fishing efficiency, especially when multiple rods are in use.
Implementation Method 1
Under the pin is a tension monitoring sensor or simply an electrical contact that can communicate with a processor to determine when a fish is exerting tension on the line
Data Source
AI summary
A smart fishing rod device that fits on the tip of any fishing rod. The line passes through the device, and the device senses tension on the line. A processor in the device is configured to interpret increases in tension as the presence of fish. The device can signal wirelessly to a smart device that there is a fish present. The device can also have one or more LEDs that flashes when a fish is present. The smart device can run an application (APP) that displays or signals the presence of a fish on one or more rods equipped with the device.