IMAGE EMITTING FISHING LURE

Abstract

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.

Claims

1. An image emitting fishing lure device comprising: an image source, and a power source.

2. The fishing lure of claim 1, further comprising memory storage comprising a plurality of image files.

3. The fishing lure of claim 2, further comprising a controller to select one of the plurality of image files, wherein the plurality of image files comprise images of natural prey.

4. The fishing lure of claim 1, further comprising a wireless transceiver.

5. The fishing lure of claim 4, wherein the controller is electronically coupled to the wireless transceiver.

6. A fishing lure system comprising: an image source; a power source; and a controller.

7. The system of claim 6, further comprising memory comprising a plurality of image files.

8. The system of claim 6, further comprising a wireless transceiver.

9. The system of claim 8, wherein the controller is electronically coupled to the wireless transceiver.

10. The system of claim 9, further comprising a fishing rod.

11. The system of claim 9, wherein the controller consists of an app in a mobile phone.

12. The system of claim 10, wherein the controller is integrated into the fishing rod.

13. A method for operating the image emitted fishing lure comprising: a. powering on a power source; b. an image source displaying an image selected from a plurality of images; and c. a remote controller controlling the operation of the image emitted fishing lure.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] For a more complete understanding of the present invention and advantages thereof, reference is now made to the ensuing descriptions taken in connection with the accompanying drawings briefly described as follows.

[0027] FIG. 1 shows an overview of the fishing rod with fishing reel, fishing line, image emitted fishing lure, and hook.

[0028] FIG. 2 shows a zoom in portion of the fishing rod, fishing reel, and remote controller.

[0029] FIG. 3 shows a zoom in portion of the image emitted fishing lure.

[0030] FIG. 4 shows a zoom in portion of a preferred embodiment's electronic components.

[0031] Throughout the drawings, identical reference characters and descriptions indicate similar, but not necessarily identical, elements. While the exemplary embodiments described herein are susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments have been shown by way of example in the drawings and will be described in detail herein. However, the exemplary embodiments described herein are not intended to be limited to the particular forms disclosed. Rather, the instant disclosure covers all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the appended claims.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0032] The following detailed description is merely exemplary in nature and does not limit this disclosure or the application and uses of the invention. As used here, the word “exemplary” means “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Thus, any embodiment described here as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments. Furthermore, there is no intention to be bound by any expressed or implied theory presented in the preceding technical field, background, brief summary, or the following detailed description. Although the invention is described in the context of a fishing lure, the term lure includes any type of artificial bait including but not limited to swim baits and smart baits, as well as a combination of artificial and natural baits.

[0033] Described here are a device that allows a user to control an image emitted fishing lure for fishing, hunting, and other activities.

[0034] Preferred embodiments of the present invention and their advantages may be understood by referring to FIGS. 1-4 wherein like reference numerals refer to like elements

[0035] FIG. 1 is a high-level drawing depicting the components of a preferred embodiment fishing pole deployed. The fishing pole 110 contains the Bluetooth system that controls the wireless signal directed to the projector 118. The system is connected to the fishing pole 110 through the fishing line 112, which has weights 114 to allow the system to sink in the water. When the system is immersed sufficiently deep, the operator can trigger a signal to activate the projector 118. This projection will be reflected in the video plate 116 and the capsule 120 to create the light emitted bait image 124. This will result in the intended purpose of attracting the prey towards the light emitted bait image 124 and to get caught in the fishing hook 122. In some embodiments the device contains a transceiver to receive data from a wireless controller. Such data can contain commands to control the device, such as turning on/off and rotating through a set of images stored in an storage component of the device or stored in the smart phone controller or remote controller. Images and video can be stored in the storage component, as well as downloaded into a phone app and transmitted to the device wirelessly.

[0036] FIG. 2 is a high-level drawing depicting the components of a preferred embodiment fishing reel. The fishing reel 210 is attached to the fishing pole, where the fishing line 112 is displaced towards the water. The remote controller or fishing app controller 212 is attached to the fishing reel 210. The purpose of the control location is to allow the operator to manage the image displayed while moving downward or upward the fishing line 112 from the fishing reel 210.

[0037] FIG. 3 is a high-level drawing depicting the components in a preferred embodiment baiting system. The baiting system is attached to the fishing pole through the fishing line 112, which contains weights 114 to allow the system to sink. The video plate 116 displays an image/laser that creates the light emitted bait 124 and attracts prey towards the fishing hooks 314. The system has auxiliary physical baits 310 and 312 to increase the attraction towards prey.

[0038] FIG. 4 is a high-level drawing depicting the components in a preferred embodiment baiting system in a different set-up with same purpose. The system is connected to the fishing pole through the fishing line 112. The capsule lair 120 contains a light/laser emitting device 140 that directs the light/laser through a beam cap/pattern/image 142 which reflects towards the lens/acrylic window 144 to display the light emitted image. The light emitted image attracts bait towards the fishing hook 122 to get caught.