Intelligent Fish Attractant Dispersal System Tech
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Background and Problem Solved
The original fish attractant dispersal apparatus, while effective, has limitations in terms of adaptability to changing fish behavior and environmental conditions. The present invention addresses these limitations by integrating advanced technologies to create a more dynamic, responsive, and user-centric system.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The integration of real-time underwater sensors, machine learning algorithms, and augmented reality technology in a fish attractant dispersal system represents a significant departure from the original patent's design. The novel combination of these advanced technologies enables a level of adaptability, responsiveness, and user engagement that is not possible with existing systems.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the invention could include the use of different types of underwater sensors, such as acoustic or optical sensors, or the integration of additional data sources, such as water temperature or chemistry sensors. Variations of the invention could also include different dispersal mechanisms, such as buoy-based or shore-based systems, or the use of different machine learning algorithms or AR interfaces.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The Intelligent Fish Attractant Dispersal System has significant commercial potential in the recreational and commercial fishing industries, as well as in aquaculture and fisheries management. The system's ability to enhance the fishing experience and increase catch rates could appeal to a wide range of users, from individual anglers to commercial fishing operations.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A01 | A01K97/045 |
| A | A01 | A01K85/01 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Fishing equipment and fish attractant technologies, specifically focusing on methods of attracting and locating fish using specialized dispersal apparatus and sensor technologies
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A skilled practitioner with expertise in marine biology, fishing technologies, sensor systems, and machine learning applications for environmental monitoring, typically holding an advanced degree in engineering, marine sciences, or related technical fields
Obviousness Rationale
A person of ordinary skill would recognize that integrating sensor technologies, machine learning, and adaptive dispersal mechanisms represents a natural technological progression from the source patent's basic fish attractant apparatus. The fundamental concept of targeted fish attraction remains consistent, with the PTD merely extending the original invention's core principles through predictable technological advancements in sensing and data processing.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,856,935 |
|---|---|
| Title | Fish attractant dispersal apparatus |
| Assignee(s) | Pearce Outdoors LLC |