Patent ID: 9110467
Filing Date: 2015-08-18
Classification: A01K,B63B,B63H,G05D,Y02A

Abstract:
1. A method for aiding an angler by automatically steering a marine vessel, comprising: receiving a signal in an electronic controller corresponding to an orientation of said marine vessel; receiving a signal in said electronic controller corresponding to an angle of a fish relative to said marine vessel; receiving a signal in said electronic controller corresponding to a force applied by said fish to said marine vessel; determining whether said angler is engaged with said fish by said electronic controller based on said force applied by said fish; calculating an error in said electronic controller between the orientation of the marine vessel and the angle of the fish relative to said marine vessel; generating steering commands in said electronic controller based on whether said angler is engaged with said fish, the calculated error, and the force applied by said fish; and executing said steering commands in a marine propulsion system such that the error is minimized.