System and method for controlling a trolling motor
US8761976B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 1, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H2025/045
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A trolling motor control system that includes a main controller configured interface with a trolling motor. The main controller is configured to control the output power and directional heading of the trolling motor. In at least one embodiment, the main controller has an electronic interface configured to establish a two-way day data connection between the main controller and an electronic GPS-equipped mapping device. This two-way connection allows the main controller to use data stored on the GPS-equipped mapping device to execute functions of the trolling motor control system. It also allows functions of the trolling motor control system to be executed via controls on the GPS-equipped mapping device.
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