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Smart Fishing Reel: AI-Powered Electric Fishing Technology

Publication ID: 24-11856931_0003_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Smart Fishing Reel: AI-Powered Electric Fishing Technology,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856931_0003_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856931_0003_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,856,931.

Background and Problem Solved

The original battery-powered electric reel patent addressed the need for efficient and convenient fishing reels. However, it lacked integration with modern technologies to provide a more comprehensive and data-driven fishing experience. This new invention solves the problem by incorporating distinct technologies to create a more powerful and connected system.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a synergistic combination of advanced technologies with the original motor-driven fishing reel, creating a novel and non-obvious system that provides a more comprehensive and data-driven fishing experience. The integration of AI, blockchain, IoT, nanomaterials, and computer vision with the fishing reel is a new and inventive step that sets this invention apart from the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the intelligent fishing system could include variations of the AI module, such as using machine learning algorithms or deep learning models. The blockchain-based tracking system could be replaced with other secure data storage solutions. The IoT sensor module could be modified to include additional sensors or integrate with other IoT devices. The nanomaterial-based fishing line could be replaced with other advanced materials. The computer vision module could be integrated with other sensing technologies, such as acoustic or radar sensors.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The intelligent fishing system has significant commercial potential in the recreational and commercial fishing industries. It could be marketed as a premium product for serious anglers, providing a competitive edge in terms of catch verification and data analysis. The system could also be integrated into fishing gear and equipment, providing a comprehensive solution for the fishing industry.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01K89/017

Field of Art

Fishing equipment design, specifically motorized fishing reel technologies with electrical and electronic integration, requiring mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and marine equipment design skills

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled practitioner with expertise in electromechanical device design, familiarity with fishing equipment technologies, understanding of sensor integration, and knowledge of contemporary electronic control systems

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating contemporary digital technologies like AI, IoT, and computer vision into motor-driven fishing reels represents a predictable extension of existing electromechanical fishing equipment design. The source patent establishes a foundational motorized reel with electrical power and drive systems, which naturally invites technological enhancements using standard engineering approaches. The disclosed variations represent straightforward technological improvements using well-understood integration techniques.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Motor-driven fishing reel with electric motor and battery power system
PTD Variation
AI module for optimizing reel tension and speed
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding computational control to an existing electromechanical system is a known technique for performance optimization, representing a predictable application of machine learning to existing motor control technologies
Source Patent Element
Electric contacts for power transmission between battery and reel body
PTD Variation
IoT sensor module for monitoring fishing conditions
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending existing electrical interface to include data transmission is a standard engineering design choice with well-understood implementation strategies
Source Patent Element
Motorized fishing reel with replaceable components
PTD Variation
Nanomaterial-based fishing line with enhanced durability
Obviousness Reasoning
Material science improvements to fishing equipment components represent a routine engineering approach to incremental product enhancement
Source Patent Element
Electric motor with programmable drive assembly
PTD Variation
Computer vision module for fish detection and tracking
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating visual sensing with existing motor control systems is a predictable technological evolution using standard computer vision and embedded computing techniques
Source Patent Element
Battery-powered electrical fishing reel system
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based tracking system for fish origin verification
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing digital authentication and tracking on an existing electronic platform represents a straightforward application of contemporary data management technologies
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856931 and the disclosed technological variations, a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the integration of AI, IoT, computer vision, nanomaterials, and blockchain technologies into motor-driven fishing reels to be an obvious technological progression, thereby rendering potential patent claims in these domains anticipated and non-patentable as obvious variations of existing electromechanical fishing equipment design.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,931
TitleBattery powered electric reel
Assignee(s)Pure Fishing, Inc.