Area scanning and bait distribution for fishing

This invention describes a fishing device that uses sonar to scan an area of water. It processes the sonar data, potentially against predefined criteria, to identify specific spots where fish might be. Once a suitable spot is found, the device automatically dispenses bait there. The claims focus on an apparatus with a control unit and a bait-dispensing module that receives instructions and triggers bait release.

Why it matters: Filed before widespread availability of advanced AI for real-time data analysis. Modern machine learning could significantly enhance the sonar data processing and target identification, making the 'predefined criteria' more dynamic.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: SpecializedSonar module, control unit, software logic, bait dispenser.

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