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["EXECUTIVE SUMMARY"]
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["This report contains seven exemplary patent patent families belonging to seven distinct assignees. \nThese references fall under six key features divided in primary and secondary features.\n\nPrimary Features:\n1. STEERING CONTROL SYSTEM FOR WATERCRAFT\n2. THE MANEUVERING IS PERFORMED USING A STEERING WHEEL/JOYSTICK\n3. THE WATERCRAFT CAN BE CONTROLLED REMOTELY\n4.  THE CONTROL MECHANISM COMPRISES OF A BOAT POSITION OR DISTANCE SENSOR\n\nSecondary Features:\n5. INTELLIGENT STEERING CONTROL\n6. COLLISION PREVENTION\n\nThe identified references have been divided into the following categories:\n\nMost Relevant References: References disclosing features 3 and 4 along with any other primary feature(s) have been considered as most relevant references.\n\nThree patent families have been identified under this category. A brief about them is as follows: \n \nUS10809725B2 by BRUNSWICK discloses a system which includes a wired or wireless controller and a trolling motor assembly configured for attachment to a watercraft, where the trolling motor assembly comprises a shaft defining a first end and a second end. A trolling motor is partially contained within a trolling motor housing, where the trolling motor housing is attached to the second end of the shaft. When the trolling motor assembly is attached to the watercraft and the trolling motor housing is submerged in a body of water, the trolling motor. A main housing is connected to the shaft proximate the first end of the shaft, where the main housing is configured to be positioned out of the body of water when the trolling motor assembly is attached to the watercraft and the trolling motor housing is submerged in the body of water.\n\nUS9969478B2 by MAZIN BEN discloses a remote controlled boat system comprising a central processing unit operably coupled to a communication unit and a global positioning unit operably coupled to the central processing unit, where a controller is configured to control the boat via remote communication with the boat. The controller comprises another central processing unit operably coupled to another global positioning unit.\n\nUS7127333B2 by VOLVO discloses a remote control unit including a secondary heading sensor synchronized with a primary heading sensor with respect to a reference heading. A steering input data includes information of an active position of a steering input manipulator relative to reference heading and determines a desired direction of travel of a vehicle regardless of orientation of a remote control unit relative to a main axis of the vehicle.\n\nRelevant References: References disclosing features 5 and 6 along with primary feature 4 have been considered as relevant references.\n\nThree patent families have been identified under this category. A brief about them is as follows: \n\nUS10259555B2 by BRUNSWICK discloses a method which involves sensing a shortest distance between an object and a marine vessel and a direction of the object with respect to the marine vessel with a sensor. A shortest distance between the object and the marine vessel is compared to a predetermined range with a controller, where the controller automatically nullifies thrust vector components that cause net thrust in the direction of the object in response to the marine vessel being within the predetermined range of the object.\n\nUS8795012B2 by YAMAHA MOTOR discloses a device which comprises of ON/OFF switches that actuate a tilt shaft and stop tilt-up of an outboard motor by cutting off a circuit when a tilt-up stop condition includes the presence of an obstacle in a tilt-up movement range of motor and the obstacle and motor are equal to or less than a predetermined distance from each other is established during the operation of tilt-up operation switch. The switch restarts tilt-up of motor by connecting the circuit when the tilt-up stop condition is canceled after a stop of tilt-up.\n\nUS8170734B2 by YAMAHA MOTOR discloses an apparatus comprising a lever and a knob that are operated by an operator, to control movement and turning of marine vessel. Target value computing units having several computing modes, compute target values including target propulsive force for propulsion systems and target steering angle for steering mechanism, in accordance with operational input. A switching unit switches the computing modes.\n\nRelated References: References disclosing feature 3 or 4 along with any seconday feature(s) have been considered as related references.\n\nOne patent family have been identified under this category. A brief about them is as follows: \n\nUS9927520B1 by BRUNSWICK discloses a method which involves sensing using distance sensors whether an object is within a predetermined distance of a marine vessel, and determining a direction of the object with respect to the marine vessel. If the object is within the predetermined distance, it is determined whether execution of a propulsion control input will move any portion of the marine vessel in the direction of the object. A collision warning is generated only if execution of the propulsion control input will move any portion of the marine vessel in the direction of the object."]
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["PROJECT OBJECTIVE"]
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["The objective of the current project was to conduct an FTO search relating to “Steering Control System for Watercrafts” to identify patents/published applications and utility models."]
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The computer program code is configured to, when executed, cause the processor to receive one or more steering commands from the wired or wireless controller, cause the steering assembly to steer the trolling motor housing based on the one or more steering commands, receive an indication to enter the local mode, and disable the steering assembly in response to receiving the indication to enter the local mode.","1. A trolling motor system comprising: \na wired or wireless controller; and \na trolling motor assembly configured for attachment to a watercraft, wherein the trolling motor assembly comprises:  \na shaft defining a first end and a second end; \na trolling motor at least partially contained within a trolling motor housing, wherein the trolling motor housing is attached to the second end of the shaft, wherein, when the trolling motor assembly is attached to the watercraft and the trolling motor housing is submerged in a body of water, the trolling motor, when operating, is configured to propel the watercraft to travel along the body of water; \na main housing connected to the shaft proximate the first end of the shaft, wherein the main housing is configured to be positioned out of the body of water when the trolling motor assembly is attached to the watercraft and the trolling motor housing is submerged in the body of water; \na steering assembly configured to steer the trolling motor housing about a first axis defined by the shaft to a plurality of directions; wherein the steering assembly is configured to steer the trolling motor housing based on a steering command received from the wired or wireless controller in a remote mode, wherein the steering assembly comprises a drive belt; \na handle configured to enable a user to steer the trolling motor housing about the first axis in a local mode; \na processor; and \na memory including computer program code configured to, when executed, cause the processor to:  \nreceive one or more steering commands from the wired or wireless controller; \ncause the steering assembly to steer the trolling motor housing based on the one or more steering commands; \nreceive an indication to enter the local mode; and \ndisable the steering assembly in response to receiving the indication to enter the local mode by releasing tension applied to the drive belt. \n\n2. The trolling motor system of claim 1, wherein the steering assembly further comprises a tension arm configured to: \napply tension to the drive belt to cause the drive belt to engage a portion of the shaft in an engaged position; and \nrelease the tension applied to the drive belt in a disengaged position. \n\n3. The trolling motor system of claim 1, wherein the handle is further configured to be moved between a stowed position and a steering position, wherein at least a portion of the handle is disposed within the main housing when in the stowed position and the handle extends outward and away from the main housing when in the steering position.\n\n4. The trolling motor system of claim 3, wherein the handle is configured to rotate between the stowed position and the steering position about a second axis.\n\n5. The trolling motor system of claim 3, wherein the handle is configured to telescope in and out of the main housing between the stowed position and the steering position.\n\n6. The trolling motor system of claim 3, wherein the main housing further comprises a handle sensor configured to sense that the handle is at least one of in the stowed position or in the steering position.\n\n7. The trolling motor system of claim 6, wherein the indication to enter the local mode comprises an indication from the handle sensor that the handle is at least one of in the steering position or not in the stowed position.\n\n8. The trolling motor system of claim 3, wherein the main housing includes a handle capture feature configured to retain the handle in the stowed position.\n\n9. The trolling motor system of claim 1, wherein the handle comprises a throttle control.\n\n10. The trolling motor system of claim 1, wherein the computer program code is further configured to, when executed, cause the processor to: \nreceive a position lock command from the wired or wireless controller; \ndetermine a first location based on location data from a location sensor associated with the watercraft; and \ncause the trolling motor to maintain a location of the watercraft to be within a predetermined threshold distance of the first location. \n\n11. A method comprising: \nreceiving one or more steering commands from a wired or wireless controller, wherein the wired or wireless controller is configured to provide commands to a trolling motor assembly, wherein the trolling motor assembly is configured for attachment to a watercraft, wherein the trolling motor assembly comprises:  \na shaft defining a first end and a second end; \na trolling motor at least partially contained within a trolling motor housing, wherein the trolling motor housing is attached to the second end of the shaft, wherein, when the trolling motor assembly is attached to the watercraft and the trolling motor housing is submerged in a body of water, the trolling motor, when operating, is configured to propel the watercraft to travel along the body of water; \na main housing connected to the shaft proximate the first end of the shaft, wherein the main housing is configured to be positioned out of the body of water when the trolling motor assembly is attached to the watercraft and the trolling motor housing is submerged in the body of water; \na steering assembly configured to steer the trolling motor housing about a first axis defined by the shaft to a plurality of directions; wherein the steering assembly is configured to steer the trolling motor housing based on one or more steering commands received from the wired or wireless controller in a remote mode, wherein the steering assembly comprises a drive belt; and \na handle configured to enable a user to steer the trolling motor housing about the first axis in a local mode; \ncausing the steering assembly to steer the trolling motor housing based on the one or more steering commands; \nreceiving an indication to enter the local mode; and \ndisabling the steering assembly in response to the indication to enter the local mode by releasing tension applied to the drive belt. \n\n12. The method of claim 11, wherein the steering assembly further comprises a tension arm configured to: \napply tension to the drive belt causing the drive belt to engage a portion of the shaft in an engaged position; and \nrelease the tension applied to the drive belt in a disengaged position. \n\n13. The method of claim 11 further comprising: \nreceiving an indication to enter the remote mode; and \nenabling the steering assembly in response to the indication to enter the remote mode. \n\n14. The method of claim 11, wherein the handle is further configured to be moved between a stowed position and a steering position, wherein at least a portion of the handle is disposed within the main housing when in the stowed position and the handle extends outward and away from the main housing when in the steering position.\n\n15. The method of claim 14, wherein the handle is configured to rotate between the stowed position and the steering position about a second axis disposed in the main housing.\n\n16. The method of claim 14, wherein the handle is configured to telescope in and out of the main housing between the stowed position and the steering position.\n\n17. The method of claim 14, wherein the main housing further comprises a handle sensor configured to sense that the handle is at least one of in the stowed position or in the steering position, wherein receiving the indication to enter the local mode comprises receiving an indication from the handle sensor that the handle is at least one of in the steering position or not in the stowed position.\n\n18. A trolling motor assembly comprising: \na wired foot pedal; and \na trolling motor subassembly configured for attachment to a watercraft, wherein the wired foot pedal is connected to the trolling motor subassembly, wherein the trolling motor subassembly comprises:  \na shaft defining a first end and a second end; \na trolling motor at least partially contained within a trolling motor housing, wherein the trolling motor housing is attached to the second end of the shaft, wherein, when the trolling motor subassembly is attached to the watercraft and the trolling motor housing is submerged in a body of water, the trolling motor, when operating, is configured to propel the watercraft to travel along the body of water; \na main housing connected to the shaft proximate the first end of the shaft, wherein the main housing is configured to be positioned out of the body of water when the trolling motor subassembly is attached to the watercraft and the trolling motor housing is submerged in the body of water; \na steering assembly configured to steer the trolling motor housing about a first axis defined by the shaft to a plurality of directions; wherein the steering assembly is configured to steer the trolling motor housing based on a steering command received from the wired foot pedal in a remote mode; \na handle configured to enable a user to steer the trolling motor housing about the first axis in a local mode, wherein the handle is further configured to be moved between a stowed position and a steering position, wherein at least a portion of the handle is disposed within the main housing when in the stowed position and the handle extends outward and away from the main housing when in the steering position, wherein the main housing further comprises a handle sensor configured to sense that the handle is at least one of in the stowed position or in the steering position; \na processor; and \na memory including computer program code configured to, when executed, cause the processor to:  \nreceive one or more steering commands from the wired foot pedal; \ncause the steering assembly to steer the trolling motor housing based on the one or more steering commands; \nreceive an indication to enter the local mode, wherein the indication to enter the local mode comprises an indication from the handle sensor that the handle is at least one of in the steering position or not in the stowed position; and \ndisable the steering assembly in response to receiving the indication to enter the local mode. \n\n19. The trolling motor assembly of claim 18, wherein the handle is configured to rotate between the stowed position and the steering position about a second axis.\n\n20. The trolling motor assembly of claim 18, wherein the handle is configured to telescope in and out of the main housing between the stowed position and the steering position.","Claim-1\n1. A trolling motor system comprising:\na wired or wireless controller; and\na trolling motor assembly configured for attachment to a watercraft, wherein the trolling motor assembly comprises:\na shaft defining a first end and a second end;\na trolling motor at least partially contained within a trolling motor housing, wherein the trolling motor housing is attached to the second end of the shaft, wherein, when the trolling motor assembly is attached to the watercraft and the trolling motor housing is submerged in a body of water, the trolling motor, when operating, is configured to propel the watercraft to travel along the body of water;\na main housing connected to the shaft proximate the first end of the shaft, wherein the main housing is configured to be positioned out of the body of water when the trolling motor assembly is attached to the watercraft and the trolling motor housing is submerged in the body of water;\na steering assembly configured to steer the trolling motor housing about a first axis defined by the shaft to a plurality of directions; wherein the steering assembly is configured to steer the trolling motor housing based on a steering command received from the wired or wireless controller in a remote mode, wherein the steering assembly comprises a drive belt;\na handle configured to enable a user to steer the trolling motor housing about the first axis in a local mode;\na processor; and\na memory including computer program code configured to, when executed, cause the processor to:\nreceive one or more steering commands from the wired or wireless controller;\ncause the steering assembly to steer the trolling motor housing based on the one or more steering commands;\nreceive an indication to enter the local mode; and\ndisable the steering assembly in response to receiving the indication to enter the local mode by releasing tension applied to the drive belt.","Claim-1\n1. A trolling motor system comprising:\na wired or wireless controller; and\na trolling motor assembly configured for attachment to a watercraft, wherein the trolling motor assembly comprises:\na shaft defining a first end and a second end;\na trolling motor at least partially contained within a trolling motor housing, wherein the trolling motor housing is attached to the second end of the shaft, wherein, when the trolling motor assembly is attached to the watercraft and the trolling motor housing is submerged in a body of water, the trolling motor, when operating, is configured to propel the watercraft to travel along the body of water;\na main housing connected to the shaft proximate the first end of the shaft, wherein the main housing is configured to be positioned out of the body of water when the trolling motor assembly is attached to the watercraft and the trolling motor housing is submerged in the body of water;\na steering assembly configured to steer the trolling motor housing about a first axis defined by the shaft to a plurality of directions; wherein the steering assembly is configured to steer the trolling motor housing based on a steering command received from the wired or wireless controller in a remote mode, wherein the steering assembly comprises a drive belt;\na handle configured to enable a user to steer the trolling motor housing about the first axis in a local mode;\na processor; and\na memory including computer program code configured to, when executed, cause the processor to:\nreceive one or more steering commands from the wired or wireless controller;\ncause the steering assembly to steer the trolling motor housing based on the one or more steering commands;\nreceive an indication to enter the local mode; and\ndisable the steering assembly in response to receiving the indication to enter the local mode by releasing tension applied to the drive belt.","Claim-1\n1. A trolling motor system comprising:\na wired or wireless controller; and\na trolling motor assembly configured for attachment to a watercraft, wherein the trolling motor assembly comprises:\na shaft defining a first end and a second end;\na trolling motor at least partially contained within a trolling motor housing, wherein the trolling motor housing is attached to the second end of the shaft, wherein, when the trolling motor assembly is attached to the watercraft and the trolling motor housing is submerged in a body of water, the trolling motor, when operating, is configured to propel the watercraft to travel along the body of water;\na main housing connected to the shaft proximate the first end of the shaft, wherein the main housing is configured to be positioned out of the body of water when the trolling motor assembly is attached to the watercraft and the trolling motor housing is submerged in the body of water;\na steering assembly configured to steer the trolling motor housing about a first axis defined by the shaft to a plurality of directions; wherein the steering assembly is configured to steer the trolling motor housing based on a steering command received from the wired or wireless controller in a remote mode, wherein the steering assembly comprises a drive belt;\na handle configured to enable a user to steer the trolling motor housing about the first axis in a local mode;\na processor; and\na memory including computer program code configured to, when executed, cause the processor to:\nreceive one or more steering commands from the wired or wireless controller;\ncause the steering assembly to steer the trolling motor housing based on the one or more steering commands;\nreceive an indication to enter the local mode; and\ndisable the steering assembly in response to receiving the indication to enter the local mode by releasing tension applied to the drive belt.","Claim-10\n10. The trolling motor system of claim 1, wherein the computer program code is further configured to, when executed, cause the processor to:\nreceive a position lock command from the wired or wireless controller;\ndetermine a first location based on location data from a location sensor associated with the watercraft; and\ncause the trolling motor to maintain a location of the watercraft to be within a predetermined threshold distance of the first location.",null,null,"(US10809725)\nLEGAL DETAILS FOR US20200272152\nActual or expected expiration date=2039-04-13   \nLegal state=ALIVE   \nStatus=GRANTED\nEvent publication date=2019-02-22 \nEvent code=US/APP \nEvent indicator=Pos \nEvent type=Examination events \nApplication details\nApplication country=US US16283272 \nApplication date=2019-02-22 \nStandardized application number=2019US-16283272\nEvent publication date=2019-02-22 \nEvent code=US/EXMR \nEvent type=Administrative notifications \nUSPTO Examiner Name\nPRIMARY EXAMINER: WONG, ALBERT KANG\nEvent publication date=2019-02-22 \nEvent code=US/ART \nEvent type=Administrative notifications \nUSPTO Art Group\nART=3649\nEvent publication date=2019-02-22 \nEvent code=US/DK \nEvent type=Examination events \nAttorney Docket Number\nDocket Nbr: 48379/09344\nEvent publication date=2019-02-22 \nEvent code=US/ENT \nEvent type=Administrative notifications \nEntity Status Set to Undiscounted\nBusiness Entity Status: UNDISCOUNTED\nEvent publication date=2019-02-22 \nEvent code=US/AIA \nEvent type=Administrative notifications \nFirst Inventor File Indicated:\nAIA=Yes\nEvent publication date=2019-02-22 \nEvent code=US/CUST \nEvent type=Examination events \nAttorney/Agent Customer Number\nCustomer Nbr: 27530\nEvent publication date=2019-02-22 \nEvent code=US/PTARDY \nEvent indicator=Pos \nEvent type=Examination events \nPatent Term Adjustment - 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A remote controlled boat system, the system comprising: \na boat comprising a first central processing unit operably coupled to a communication unit and a first global positioning unit operably coupled to the first central processing unit; and \nat least one controller configured to control the boat via remote communication with the boat, the controller comprising a second central processing unit operably coupled to a second global positioning unit \nwherein the boat is configured to operate in one of a plurality of remotely controlled operating modes based, at least in part, on input from an operator via the at least one controller, the operating modes comprising:  \na first operating mode in which the first central processing unit executes one or more instructions received from the controller via the communication unit to navigate the boat \na second operating mode in which the first central processing unit executes one or more instructions received from the controller via the communication unit to maintain a location of the boat utilizing coordinates the first central processing unit receives from the first global positioning unit; and \na third operating mode in which the first central processing unit executes one or more instructions received from the controller via the communication unit to navigate the boat to a location of the controller utilizing coordinates received from the first global positioning unit and coordinates from the second global positioning unit transmitted from the controller to the first central processing unit via the communication unit; \nwherein the boat is further configured to operate in a locally controlled operating mode, the boat comprising a local control unit onboard including at least one of a throttle controller and a steering controller for receiving physical input from an operator to control at least one of a speed and a direction of the boat, respectively, in response to operator input; and \nwherein the boat comprises couplings on a portion thereof and a pair of shoulder straps connected to the couplings to thereby form a back-pack arrangement allowing for the boat to be secured to and transported on a back of an operator. \n\n2. The system according to claim 1, wherein the boat comprises one or more handles configured such that a person can hold onto the boat while the boat is moving.\n\n3. The system according to claim 1, wherein the boat comprises one or more hook-ups configured to couple with a tow line for towing a person or object while the boat is moving.\n\n4. The system according to claim 3, wherein the object is selected from the group consisting of a surf board, a second boat, and scuba tanks.\n\n5. The system according to claim 1, wherein the boat is a submersible boat configured to travel beneath a water surface and the submersible boat further comprises an antenna that remains above the water surface.\n\n6. The system according to claim 1, wherein the boat comprises a propulsion unit.\n\n7. The system according to claim 6, wherein the propulsion unit comprises a gas motor or an electrically powered motor.\n\n8. The system according to claim 1, wherein boat comprises a storage compartment.\n\n9. The system according to claim 1, wherein communication between the controller and the boat is encrypted.\n\n10. The system according to claim 1, wherein the boat comprises an ultrasound sensor.\n\n11. The system according to claim 10, wherein the ultrasound sensor is configured for obstacle avoidance.\n\n12. The system according to claim 1, wherein the boat comprises a camera that transmits a video signal to a display screen of the controller.\n\n13. The system according to claim 12, wherein the camera is mounted in an optically clear portion beneath the boat.\n\n14. The system according to claim 12, wherein the camera is mounted on top of the boat.\n\n15. The system according to claim 1, further comprising a plurality of controllers, each configured to control the boat via remote communication with the first central processing unit via the communication unit of the boat, wherein the first central processing unit implements a priority function that determines which of the plurality of controllers has priority to remotely control the boat.\n\n16. The system according to claim 1, wherein the controller is configured to be worn by an operator.\n\n17. The system according to claim 16, wherein the controller is configured to be worn on a wrist of the operator.\n\n18. The system according to claim 1, wherein the controller further comprises a display screen.\n\n19. The system according to claim 1, wherein the first central processing unit is configured to use machine vision for automatic obstacle avoidance.\n\n20. The system according to claim 1, wherein the first global positioning unit comprises a marine map.\n\n21. The system according to claim 20, wherein the first global positioning unit transmits information from the marine map to the first central processing unit to allow automatic navigation of the boat with obstacle avoidance.\n\n22. The system according to claim 20, wherein the boat is configured to being self-righting.\n\n23. The system according to claim 1, wherein the second global positioning unit comprises a marine map.","Claim-1\n1. A remote controlled boat system, the system comprising:\na boat comprising a first central processing unit operably coupled to a communication unit and a first global positioning unit operably coupled to the first central processing unit; and\nat least one controller configured to control the boat via remote communication with the boat, the controller comprising a second central processing unit operably coupled to a second global positioning unit\nwherein the boat is configured to operate in one of a plurality of remotely controlled operating modes based, at least in part, on input from an operator via the at least one controller, the operating modes comprising:\na first operating mode in which the first central processing unit executes one or more instructions received from the controller via the communication unit to navigate the boat\na second operating mode in which the first central processing unit executes one or more instructions received from the controller via the communication unit to maintain a location of the boat utilizing coordinates the first central processing unit receives from the first global positioning unit; and\na third operating mode in which the first central processing unit executes one or more instructions received from the controller via the communication unit to navigate the boat to a location of the controller utilizing coordinates received from the first global positioning unit and coordinates from the second global positioning unit transmitted from the controller to the first central processing unit via the communication unit;\nwherein the boat is further configured to operate in a locally controlled operating mode, the boat comprising a local control unit onboard including at least one of a throttle controller and a steering controller for receiving physical input from an operator to control at least one of a speed and a direction of the boat, respectively, in response to operator input; and\nwherein the boat comprises couplings on a portion thereof and a pair of shoulder straps connected to the couplings to thereby form a back-pack arrangement allowing for the boat to be secured to and transported on a back of an operator.","Claim-1\n1. A remote controlled boat system, the system comprising:\na boat comprising a first central processing unit operably coupled to a communication unit and a first global positioning unit operably coupled to the first central processing unit; and\nat least one controller configured to control the boat via remote communication with the boat, the controller comprising a second central processing unit operably coupled to a second global positioning unit\nwherein the boat is configured to operate in one of a plurality of remotely controlled operating modes based, at least in part, on input from an operator via the at least one controller, the operating modes comprising:\na first operating mode in which the first central processing unit executes one or more instructions received from the controller via the communication unit to navigate the boat\na second operating mode in which the first central processing unit executes one or more instructions received from the controller via the communication unit to maintain a location of the boat utilizing coordinates the first central processing unit receives from the first global positioning unit; and\na third operating mode in which the first central processing unit executes one or more instructions received from the controller via the communication unit to navigate the boat to a location of the controller utilizing coordinates received from the first global positioning unit and coordinates from the second global positioning unit transmitted from the controller to the first central processing unit via the communication unit;\nwherein the boat is further configured to operate in a locally controlled operating mode, the boat comprising a local control unit onboard including at least one of a throttle controller and a steering controller for receiving physical input from an operator to control at least one of a speed and a direction of the boat, respectively, in response to operator input; and\nwherein the boat comprises couplings on a portion thereof and a pair of shoulder straps connected to the couplings to thereby form a back-pack arrangement allowing for the boat to be secured to and transported on a back of an operator.","Claim-1\n1. A remote controlled boat system, the system comprising:\na boat comprising a first central processing unit operably coupled to a communication unit and a first global positioning unit operably coupled to the first central processing unit; and\nat least one controller configured to control the boat via remote communication with the boat, the controller comprising a second central processing unit operably coupled to a second global positioning unit\nwherein the boat is configured to operate in one of a plurality of remotely controlled operating modes based, at least in part, on input from an operator via the at least one controller, the operating modes comprising:\na first operating mode in which the first central processing unit executes one or more instructions received from the controller via the communication unit to navigate the boat\na second operating mode in which the first central processing unit executes one or more instructions received from the controller via the communication unit to maintain a location of the boat utilizing coordinates the first central processing unit receives from the first global positioning unit; and\na third operating mode in which the first central processing unit executes one or more instructions received from the controller via the communication unit to navigate the boat to a location of the controller utilizing coordinates received from the first global positioning unit and coordinates from the second global positioning unit transmitted from the controller to the first central processing unit via the communication unit;\nwherein the boat is further configured to operate in a locally controlled operating mode, the boat comprising a local control unit onboard including at least one of a throttle controller and a steering controller for receiving physical input from an operator to control at least one of a speed and a direction of the boat, respectively, in response to operator input; and\nwherein the boat comprises couplings on a portion thereof and a pair of shoulder straps connected to the couplings to thereby form a back-pack arrangement allowing for the boat to be secured to and transported on a back of an operator.","Claim-1\n1. A remote controlled boat system, the system comprising:\na boat comprising a first central processing unit operably coupled to a communication unit and a first global positioning unit operably coupled to the first central processing unit; and\nat least one controller configured to control the boat via remote communication with the boat, the controller comprising a second central processing unit operably coupled to a second global positioning unit\nwherein the boat is configured to operate in one of a plurality of remotely controlled operating modes based, at least in part, on input from an operator via the at least one controller, the operating modes comprising:\na first operating mode in which the first central processing unit executes one or more instructions received from the controller via the communication unit to navigate the boat\na second operating mode in which the first central processing unit executes one or more instructions received from the controller via the communication unit to maintain a location of the boat utilizing coordinates the first central processing unit receives from the first global positioning unit; and\na third operating mode in which the first central processing unit executes one or more instructions received from the controller via the communication unit to navigate the boat to a location of the controller utilizing coordinates received from the first global positioning unit and coordinates from the second global positioning unit transmitted from the controller to the first central processing unit via the communication unit;\nwherein the boat is further configured to operate in a locally controlled operating mode, the boat comprising a local control unit onboard including at least one of a throttle controller and a steering controller for receiving physical input from an operator to control at least one of a speed and a direction of the boat, respectively, in response to operator input; and\nwherein the boat comprises couplings on a portion thereof and a pair of shoulder straps connected to the couplings to thereby form a back-pack arrangement allowing for the boat to be secured to and transported on a back of an operator.",null,"Claim-11\n11. 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The steering input data includes information of an active position of the steering input manipulator ( 16) relative to the reference heading (N) and the active position of the steering input manipulator (16) determines the desired direction of travel of the vehicle (1) regardless of the orientation of the remote control unit (15) relative to the main axis (4) of the vehicle (1).","1. A remote control system for a vehicle (1), comprising: \na primary heading sensor attached to the vehicle; and  \na remote control unit comprising a steering input manipulator and a secondary heading sensor, said remote control unit being one of (1) portable by a user and (2) rotationally attached to the vehicle relative to a main axis of the vehicle, said remote control unit outputting steering input data to a steering computer that is programmed to process the steering input data into steering commands and to communicate the steering commands to a steering mechanism of the vehicle, wherein said remote control unit outputs heading information to the steering computer for synchronization with said primary heading sensor and whereby said computer uses the information for determining a desired direction of travel of the vehicle regardless of the orientation of the remote control unit relative to the main axis of the vehicle.  \n\n2. The remote control system as recited in claim 1, wherein said primary and secondary heading sensors each comprises a compass and said reference heading is correlated with magnetic north. \n\n3. The remote control system as recited in claim 2, wherein said secondary heading sensor comprises a flux gate compass. \n\n4. The remote control system as recited in claim 1, wherein said steering input manipulator comprises a joystick. \n\n5. The remote control system as recited in claim 4, wherein said steering input data includes a projected angle between the reference heading and an inclination direction of the joystick. \n\n6. The remote control system as recited in claim 5, wherein said steering input data further includes a desired relative thrust value defined by the degree of inclination from a vertical reference position of the joystick. \n\n7. The remote control system as recited in claim 1, wherein information from said secondary heading sensor is continuously compared with information from the primary heading sensor. \n\n8. The remote control system as recited in claim 1, wherein said remote control unit is adapted for wireless communication with the steering computer. \n\n9. The remote control system as recited in claim 1, wherein said vehicle is a water-going craft comprising multiple independently steerable propulsion drives. \n\n10. The remote control system as recited in claim 9, wherein said steering commands from the steering computer comprises individually computed thrust and steering angle values for each propulsion drive needed to move the craft in the desired direction of travel as indicated by the steering input manipulator. \n\n11. The remote control system as recited in claim 9, wherein said water-going craft further comprises a bow thruster assembly oriented substantially transversally to the main axis, said bow thruster assembly being directly or indirectly linked to the steering computer. \n\n12. The remote control system as recited in claim 9, wherein said water-going craft further comprises one or more rudders, said rudders being directly linked to the steering computer (12). \n\n13. The remote control system as recited in claim 9, wherein said water-going craft further comprises one or more rudders, said rudders being indirectly linked to the steering computer (12). \n\n14. The remote control system as recited in claim 1, wherein said steering input manipulator includes a substantially spherical tracking-ball. \n\n15. The remote control system as recited in claim 14, wherein said steering input data includes an angle (P) between the reference heading and the direction of rotation of the tracking-ball. \n\n16. The remote control system as recited in claim 15, wherein said steering input data further comprises a desired relative thrust value defined by the degree of rotation from a central reference position of the tracking-ball. \n\n17. A method for remotely controlling a watercraft, said method comprising: \ninputting an operator control command indicative of a desired direction of movement into a remote control device;  \ncomparing orientation of the remote control device to an environmental reference at the time of input of the operator control command;  \ndetermining an orientation of the watercraft relative to the environmental reference at the time of input of the operator control command; and  \ncomparing the orientation of the remote control device with the orientation of the watercraft, and based on said comparison, controlling movement of the watercraft in the operator input desired direction.  \n\n18. The method as recited in claim 17, wherein said environmentally based reference system is a relative correlation to magnetic north. \n\n19. The method as recited in claim 17, wherein operator manipulation of said remote control device indicates a desired direction of travel and a desired degree of thrust to be imposed on said vehicle in said desired direction. \n\n20. The method as recited in claim 19, wherein said remote control device has one of an operator manipulable (1) joy-stick input and (2) a roller-ball input. \n\n21. A vehicle remote control system having a main axis ( 1), comprising: \na primary heading sensor attached to the vehicle that generates a primary reference heading;  \na remote control steering manipulator comprising a secondary heading sensor and a steering input and that generates a user desired direction of travel heading; and  \na steering computer that receives the primary reference heading from the primary heading sensor and the user desired direction of travel heading from the remote control steering manipulator, wherein the computer compares the primary reference heading and the desired direction of travel heading, thereby determining a desired heading regardless of the orientation of the remote control steering manipulator with respect to the vehicle main axis.  \n\n22. The remote control system of claim 21, wherein each said heading sensor comprises a compass and the reference heading comprises information with respect to magnetic north. \n\n23. The remote control system of claim 22, wherein the secondary heading sensor comprises a flux gate compass. \n\n24. The remote control system of claim 21, wherein the steering input comprises a joystick. \n\n25. The remote control system of claim 21, further comprising a steering computer that controls a steering mechanism of the vehicle. \n\n26. The remote control system of claim 25, wherein the vehicle is a watercraft and the computer controls the watercraft heading. \n\n27. A method for remote controlling a vehicle heading, comprising: \ngenerating a vehicle primary heading from a heading sensor fixed to the vehicle;  \ngenerating a remote control secondary heading from a heading sensor in a remote control;  \ngenerating user steering input information from the remote control; and  \ncomparing the secondary heading and user steering input information with the primary heading to control the vehicle heading in response to the user input while correcting for changes between the primary heading and the secondary heading.  \n\n28. The method of claim 27, wherein the heading sensor fixed to the vehicle is a sensor that senses the earth's magnetic field. \n\n29. The method of claim 27, wherein the vehicle is a watercraft and the remote control is portable. \n\n30. The method of claim 27, wherein information from the steering input signal and secondary heading are sent via radio signals to a computer that synchronizes the secondary heading with the primary heading.","Claim-1\n1. A remote control system for a vehicle (1), comprising:\na primary heading sensor attached to the vehicle; and\na remote control unit comprising a steering input manipulator and a secondary heading sensor, said remote control unit being one of (1) portable by a user and (2) rotationally attached to the vehicle relative to a main axis of the vehicle, said remote control unit outputting steering input data to a steering computer that is programmed to process the steering input data into steering commands and to communicate the steering commands to a steering mechanism of the vehicle, wherein said remote control unit outputs heading information to the steering computer for synchronization with said primary heading sensor and whereby said computer uses the information for determining a desired direction of travel of the vehicle regardless of the orientation of the remote control unit relative to the main axis of the vehicle.",null,"Claim-1\n1. A remote control system for a vehicle (1), comprising:\na primary heading sensor attached to the vehicle; and\na remote control unit comprising a steering input manipulator and a secondary heading sensor, said remote control unit being one of (1) portable by a user and (2) rotationally attached to the vehicle relative to a main axis of the vehicle, said remote control unit outputting steering input data to a steering computer that is programmed to process the steering input data into steering commands and to communicate the steering commands to a steering mechanism of the vehicle, wherein said remote control unit outputs heading information to the steering computer for synchronization with said primary heading sensor and whereby said computer uses the information for determining a desired direction of travel of the vehicle regardless of the orientation of the remote control unit relative to the main axis of the vehicle.","Claim-1\n1. A remote control system for a vehicle (1), comprising:\na primary heading sensor attached to the vehicle; and\na remote control unit comprising a steering input manipulator and a secondary heading sensor, said remote control unit being one of (1) portable by a user and (2) rotationally attached to the vehicle relative to a main axis of the vehicle, said remote control unit outputting steering input data to a steering computer that is programmed to process the steering input data into steering commands and to communicate the steering commands to a steering mechanism of the vehicle, wherein said remote control unit outputs heading information to the steering computer for synchronization with said primary heading sensor and whereby said computer uses the information for determining a desired direction of travel of the vehicle regardless of the orientation of the remote control unit relative to the main axis of the vehicle.","Claim-1\n1. A remote control system for a vehicle (1), comprising:\na primary heading sensor attached to the vehicle; and\na remote control unit comprising a steering input manipulator and a secondary heading sensor, said remote control unit being one of (1) portable by a user and (2) rotationally attached to the vehicle relative to a main axis of the vehicle, said remote control unit outputting steering input data to a steering computer that is programmed to process the steering input data into steering commands and to communicate the steering commands to a steering mechanism of the vehicle, wherein said remote control unit outputs heading information to the steering computer for synchronization with said primary heading sensor and whereby said computer uses the information for determining a desired direction of travel of the vehicle regardless of the orientation of the remote control unit relative to the main axis of the vehicle.",null,"(US7127333)\nLEGAL DETAILS FOR US20060206244\nActual or 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The marine propulsion system then generates thrust to achieve the desired movement or the modified movement, as commanded.","1. A method for controlling movement of a marine vessel near an object, the marine vessel being propelled by thrust generated by a marine propulsion system according to commands from a controller, the method comprising: \naccepting, with the controller, a signal representing a desired movement of the marine vessel from a desired movement operational section; \nresolving the desired movement of the marine vessel into a target linear thrust and a target moment about a preselected point on the marine vessel; \ndetermining a magnitude and a direction of a thrust vector of the marine propulsion system that will result in achievement of the target linear thrust and the target moment about the preselected point on the marine vessel; \nsensing, with a sensor, a shortest distance between the object and the marine vessel and a direction of the object with respect to the marine vessel; and \nwith the controller, comparing the shortest distance between the object and the marine vessel to a predetermined range; \nwherein in response to the marine vessel being within the predetermined range of the object, the controller automatically nullifies any vector components of the thrust vector that would otherwise cause net thrust in the direction of the object. \n\n2. The method of claim 1, wherein in response to the marine vessel being within the predetermined range of the object, the controller automatically nullifies any vector components of the thrust vector that would otherwise cause the marine vessel to yaw such that any portion of the marine vessel would not maintain the predetermined range from the object.\n\n3. The method of claim 2, wherein in response to the marine vessel being beyond the predetermined range of the object, the method comprises generating the thrust vector that will result in achievement of the target linear thrust and the target moment about the preselected point on the marine vessel.\n\n4. The method of claim 2, wherein in response to the marine vessel being within the predetermined range of the object, the method further comprises generating any vector components of the thrust vector that do not cause net thrust in the direction of the object.\n\n5. The method of claim 3, further comprising generating thrust that will result in achievement of the target linear thrust and the target moment about the preselected point on the marine vessel as long as the marine vessel is beyond the predetermined range of the object, and meanwhile continuing to sense the shortest distance between the object and the marine vessel and continuing to compare the shortest distance to the predetermined range.\n\n6. The method of claim 1, further comprising generating net thrust in a direction that is opposite the direction of the object in response to the marine vessel coming within a given distance of the predetermined range from the object.\n\n7. The method of claim 6, further comprising determining a magnitude of net thrust in the opposite direction based on a speed at which the marine propulsion system was operating as the marine vessel came within the given distance of the predetermined range from the object.\n\n8. The method of claim 6, further comprising generating net thrust in the opposite direction for a period of time that depends on a momentum of the marine vessel as the marine vessel came within the given distance of the predetermined range from the object.\n\n9. The method of claim 6, further comprising generating net thrust in the opposite direction in response to the marine vessel coming within the given distance of the predetermined range from the object, even when no signal from the desired movement operational section is received.\n\n10. The method of claim 1, further comprising confirming that the marine propulsion system is operating in a given mode before automatically nullifying any vector components of the thrust vector that would otherwise cause net thrust in the direction of the object.\n\n11. The method of claim 1, further comprising confirming that the marine propulsion system is operating below a predetermined speed threshold before automatically nullifying any vector components of the thrust vector that would otherwise cause net thrust in the direction of the object.\n\n12. A method for controlling movement of a marine vessel near an object, the marine vessel being propelled by thrust generated by a marine propulsion system, the method comprising: \naccepting, with a controller, a signal representing a desired movement of the marine vessel from a joystick; \nsensing, with a sensor, a shortest distance between the object and the marine vessel and a direction of the object with respect to the marine vessel; \nwith the controller, comparing the desired movement of the marine vessel with the shortest distance and the direction; \nbased on the comparison, selecting with the controller whether to command the marine propulsion system to generate thrust to achieve the desired movement, or alternatively whether to command the marine propulsion system to generate thrust to achieve a modified movement that ensures the marine vessel maintains at least a predetermined range from the object; and \ngenerating thrust with the marine propulsion system to achieve the desired movement or the modified movement, as commanded. \n\n13. The method of claim 12, further comprising: \nresolving the desired movement of the marine vessel into a target linear thrust and a target moment about a preselected point on the marine vessel; \ndetermining a magnitude and a direction of a thrust vector of the marine propulsion system that will result in achievement of the target linear thrust and the target moment about the preselected point on the marine vessel; and \nwith the controller, comparing the shortest distance between the object and the marine vessel to the predetermined range; \nwherein in response to the marine vessel being within the predetermined range of the object, the controller automatically nullifies any vector components of the thrust vector that would otherwise cause net thrust in the direction of the object and automatically nullifies any vector components of the thrust vector that would otherwise cause the marine vessel to yaw such that any portion of the marine vessel would not maintain the predetermined range from the object. \n\n14. The method of claim 13, wherein in response to the marine vessel being beyond the predetermined range of the object, the method comprises generating the thrust vector that will result in achievement of the target linear thrust and the target moment about the preselected point on the marine vessel.\n\n15. The method of claim 13, wherein in response to the marine vessel being within the predetermined range of the object, the method further comprises generating any vector components of the thrust vector that do not cause net thrust in the direction of the object.\n\n16. The method of claim 13, further comprising generating net thrust in a direction that is opposite the direction of the object in response to the marine vessel coming within a given distance of the predetermined range from the object.\n\n17. The method of claim 16, further comprising determining a magnitude of net thrust in the opposite direction and a period of time for which to generate net thrust in the opposite direction based on a speed at which the marine propulsion system was operating as the marine vessel came within the given distance of the predetermined range from the object.\n\n18. The method of claim 12, further comprising confirming that the marine propulsion system is operating in a given mode before generating thrust with the marine propulsion system to achieve the modified movement.\n\n19. The method of claim 18, wherein the given mode is a joysticking mode.\n\n20. The method of claim 12, further comprising selecting one of a plurality of sensors with which to sense the shortest distance and the direction based on a previously saved actual distance between the object and the marine vessel.","Claim-12\n12. A method for controlling movement of a marine vessel near an object, the marine vessel being propelled by thrust generated by a marine propulsion system, the method comprising:\naccepting, with a controller, a signal representing a desired movement of the marine vessel from a joystick;\nsensing, with a sensor, a shortest distance between the object and the marine vessel and a direction of the object with respect to the marine vessel;\nwith the controller, comparing the desired movement of the marine vessel with the shortest distance and the direction;\nbased on the comparison, selecting with the controller whether to command the marine propulsion system to generate thrust to achieve the desired movement, or alternatively whether to command the marine propulsion system to generate thrust to achieve a modified movement that ensures the marine vessel maintains at least a predetermined range from the object; and\ngenerating thrust with the marine propulsion system to achieve the desired movement or the modified movement, as commanded.","Claim-12\n...accepting, with a controller, a signal representing a desired movement of the marine vessel from a joystick;...\n",null,"Claim-12\n...sensing, with a sensor, a shortest distance between the object and the marine vessel and a direction of the object with respect to the marine vessel...","Claim-12\n12. A method for controlling movement of a marine vessel near an object, the marine vessel being propelled by thrust generated by a marine propulsion system, the method comprising:\naccepting, with a controller, a signal representing a desired movement of the marine vessel from a joystick;\nsensing, with a sensor, a shortest distance between the object and the marine vessel and a direction of the object with respect to the marine vessel;\nwith the controller, comparing the desired movement of the marine vessel with the shortest distance and the direction;\nbased on the comparison, selecting with the controller whether to command the marine propulsion system to generate thrust to achieve the desired movement, or alternatively whether to command the marine propulsion system to generate thrust to achieve a modified movement that ensures the marine vessel maintains at least a predetermined range from the object; and\ngenerating thrust with the marine propulsion system to achieve the desired movement or the modified movement, as commanded.","Claim-9\n9. 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An outboard motor tilt movement interruption device arranged to interrupt a tilt-up movement of an outboard motor by interfering with an operation of a tilt device arranged to tilt up the outboard motor by turning the outboard motor around a tilt shaft in response to an operation of a tilt-up operation switch, comprising: \nan ON/OFF switch disposed in a circuit arranged to actuate the tilt device, the ON/OFF switch arranged to stop tilt-up of the outboard motor by cutting off the circuit when a tilt-up stop condition including a condition that an obstacle is present in a tilt-up movement range of the outboard motor and the obstacle and the outboard motor are equal to or less than a predetermined distance from each other is established during the operation of the tilt-up operation switch, the ON/OFF switch arranged to restart tilt-up of the outboard motor by connecting the circuit when the tilt-up stop condition becomes canceled after a stop of tilt-up; wherein \nthe ON/OFF switch includes a first switch arranged to be turned off when the obstacle is present in the tilt-up movement range of the outboard motor, the first switch arranged to be turned on when no obstacle is in the tilt-up movement range, and a second switch connected in parallel to the first switch, the second switch arranged to be turned off when a tilt position of the outboard motor is between a tilt upper limit position and a tilt interruption position set within the tilt-up movement range, the second switch arranged to be turned on when the tilt position does not reach the tilt interruption position. \n\n2. The outboard motor tilt movement interruption device according to claim 1, wherein the ON/OFF switch is connected in series to a transmission circuit including a transmission path of a tilt-up command to be supplied to the tilt device in response to the operation of the tilt-up operation switch.\n\n3. The outboard motor tilt movement interruption device according to claim 1, wherein the ON/OFF switch is connected in series to a power supply circuit including a power supply path of the tilt device.\n\n4. A marine vessel propulsion apparatus comprising: \nan outboard motor including a tilt device arranged to tilt up the outboard motor by turning the outboard motor around a tilt shaft; \na tilt-up operation switch arranged to be operated by an operator to actuate the tilt device to tilt up the outboard motor by turning the outboard motor around the tilt shaft; and \nthe outboard motor tilt movement interruption device according to  claim 1.\n\n5. A marine vessel comprising: \na hull; and \nthe marine vessel propulsion apparatus according to  claim 4 provided on the hull.\n\n6. An outboard motor comprising: \na tilt device arranged to tilt up the outboard motor by turning the outboard motor around a tilt shaft according to an operation of a tilt-up operation switch; and \na control unit programmed to output a tilt-up execution signal to actuate the tilt device and tilt up the outboard motor when the tilt-up operation switch is operated and a tilt-up stop condition is not established, the control unit programmed not to output the tilt-up execution signal even when the tilt-up operation switch is operated if the tilt-up stop condition is established; \na first switch connected to the control unit, the first switch arranged to turn into a first state when an obstacle is present in a tilt-up movement range of the outboard motor, the first switch arranged to turn into a second state when no obstacle is present in the tilt-up movement range; and \na second switch connected to the control unit, the second switch arranged to turn into a third state when a tilt position of the outboard motor is between a tilt upper limit position and a tilt interruption position set within the tilt-up movement range, the second switch arranged to turn into a fourth state when the tilt position does not reach the tilt interruption position; wherein \nthe tilt-up stop condition includes a condition that the first switch is in the first state and the second switch is in the third state. \n\n7. The outboard motor according to claim 6, wherein the outboard motor is arranged to stop tilting up when an output of the tilt-up execution signal from the control unit is stopped according to establishment of the tilt-up stop condition during the operation of the tilt-up operation switch, and the outboard motor is arranged to restart tilt-up when the tilt-up stop condition becomes canceled and the output of the tilt-up execution signal from the control unit is restarted after the stop of tilt-up.\n\n8. The outboard motor according to claim 6, wherein the tilt-up stop condition includes a condition that an obstacle is present in a tilt-up movement range of the outboard motor and the obstacle and the outboard motor are equal to or less than a predetermined distance from each other.\n\n9. A marine vessel propulsion apparatus comprising: \nboard motor according to  claim 6; and\na tilt-up operation switch arranged to be operated by an operator to tilt up the outboard motor by turning the outboard motor around the tilt shaft by actuating the tilt device. \n\n10. A marine vessel comprising: \na hull; and \nthe marine vessel propulsion apparatus according to  claim 9 provided on the hull.\n\n11. A marine vessel propulsion apparatus comprising: \nan outboard motor including a tilt device arranged to tilt up the outboard motor by turning the outboard motor around a tilt shaft; \na tilt-up operation switch arranged to be operated by an operator to tilt up the outboard motor by turning the outboard motor around the tilt shaft by actuating the tilt device; and \na control unit programmed to output a tilt-up execution signal to actuate the tilt device and tilt up the outboard motor when the tilt-up operation switch is operated and a tilt-up stop condition is not established, the control unit programmed not to output the tilt-up execution signal to the outboard motor even when the tilt-up operation switch is operated if the tilt-up stop condition is established; wherein \nthe marine vessel propulsion apparatus is arranged to stop tilting-up of the outboard motor when an output of the tilt-up execution signal from the control unit is stopped according to establishment of the tilt-up stop condition during the operation of the tilt-up operation switch, and the marine vessel propulsion apparatus is arranged to restart tilt-up of the outboard motor when the tilt-up stop condition becomes canceled and the output of the tilt-up execution signal from the control unit is accordingly restarted after the stop of tilting-up. \n\n12. The marine vessel propulsion apparatus according to claim 11, further comprising an output adjusting operation unit arranged to be operated by an operator to adjust the output of the outboard motor, wherein the control unit is installed inside the output adjusting operation unit.\n\n13. The marine vessel propulsion apparatus according to claim 11, wherein the tilt-up stop condition includes a condition that an obstacle is present in a tilt-up movement range of the outboard motor and the obstacle and the outboard motor are equal to or less than a predetermined distance from each other.\n\n14. The marine vessel propulsion apparatus according to claim 11, further comprising: \na first switch connected to the control unit, the first switch arranged to turn into a first state when an obstacle is present in a tilt-up movement range of the outboard motor, the first switch arranged to turn into a second state when no obstacle is present in the tilt-up movement range; and \na second switch connected to the control unit, the second switch arranged to turn into a third state when a tilt position of the outboard motor is between a tilt upper limit position and a tilt interruption position set within the tilt-up movement range, the second switch arranged to turn into a fourth state when the tilt position does not reach the tilt interruption position, wherein \nthe tilt-up stop condition includes a condition that the first switch is in the first state and the second switch is in the third state. \n\n15. The marine vessel propulsion apparatus according to claim 11, further comprising: \na proximity sensor connected to the control unit, the proximity sensor arranged to detect whether the outboard motor and an obstacle are equal to or less than a predetermined distance from each other, wherein \nthe tilt-up stop condition includes a condition that the proximity sensor has detected that the outboard motor and the obstacle are equal to or less than the predetermined distance from each other. \n\n16. A marine vessel comprising: \na hull; and \nthe marine vessel propulsion apparatus according to  claim 11 provided on the hull.",null,null,null,"Claim-15\n15. The marine vessel propulsion apparatus according to claim 11, further comprising:\na proximity sensor connected to the control unit, the proximity sensor arranged to detect whether the outboard motor and an obstacle are equal to or less than a predetermined distance from each other, wherein\nthe tilt-up stop condition includes a condition that the proximity sensor has detected that the outboard motor and the obstacle are equal to or less than the predetermined distance from each other.","Claim-11\n11. A marine vessel propulsion apparatus comprising:\nan outboard motor including a tilt device arranged to tilt up the outboard motor by turning the outboard motor around a tilt shaft;\na tilt-up operation switch arranged to be operated by an operator to tilt up the outboard motor by turning the outboard motor around the tilt shaft by actuating the tilt device; and\na control unit programmed to output a tilt-up execution signal to actuate the tilt device and tilt up the outboard motor when the tilt-up operation switch is operated and a tilt-up stop condition is not established, the control unit programmed not to output the tilt-up execution signal to the outboard motor even when the tilt-up operation switch is operated if the tilt-up stop condition is established; wherein\nthe marine vessel propulsion apparatus is arranged to stop tilting-up of the outboard motor when an output of the tilt-up execution signal from the control unit is stopped according to establishment of the tilt-up stop condition during the operation of the tilt-up operation switch, and the marine vessel propulsion apparatus is arranged to restart tilt-up of the outboard motor when the tilt-up stop condition becomes canceled and the output of the tilt-up execution signal from the control unit is accordingly restarted after the stop of tilting-up.","Claim-15\n15. The marine vessel propulsion apparatus according to claim 11, further comprising:\na proximity sensor connected to the control unit, the proximity sensor arranged to detect whether the outboard motor and an obstacle are equal to or less than a predetermined distance from each other, wherein\nthe tilt-up stop condition includes a condition that the proximity sensor has detected that the outboard motor and the obstacle are equal to or less than the predetermined distance from each other.","(US8795012)\nLEGAL DETAILS FOR US20120077395\nActual or expected expiration date=2032-08-16   \nLegal state=ALIVE   \nStatus=GRANTED\nEvent publication date=2011-09-21 \nEvent code=US/APP \nEvent indicator=Pos \nEvent type=Examination events \nApplication details\nApplication country=US US13238099 \nApplication date=2011-09-21 \nStandardized application number=2011US-13238099\nEvent publication date=2011-09-21 \nEvent code=US/EXMR \nEvent type=Administrative notifications \nUSPTO Examiner Name\nPRIMARY EXAMINER: VENNE, DANIEL V\nEvent publication date=2011-09-21 \nEvent code=US/ART \nEvent type=Administrative notifications \nUSPTO Art Group\nART=3617\nEvent publication date=2011-09-21 \nEvent code=US/ENT \nEvent type=Administrative notifications \nEntity Status Set to Undiscounted\nBusiness Entity Status: UNDISCOUNTED\nEvent publication date=2011-09-21 \nEvent code=US/AIA \nEvent type=Administrative notifications \nFirst Inventor File Indicated:\nAIA=No\nEvent publication date=2011-09-21 \nEvent code=US/DK \nEvent type=Examination events \nAttorney Docket Number\nDocket Nbr: 90606.930/AI\nEvent publication date=2011-09-21 \nEvent code=US/CUST \nEvent type=Examination events \nAttorney/Agent Customer Number\nCustomer Nbr: 54071\nEvent publication date=2011-09-21 \nEvent code=US/DISCSEF \nEvent type=OAI \nElectronic Information Disclosure Statement\nEvent publication date=2011-09-21 \nEvent code=US/IDS \nEvent type=Examination events \nEvent type=OAI \nInformation Disclosure Statement Filed\nEvent publication date=2011-09-21 \nEvent code=US/AS \nEvent type=Change of name or address \nEvent type=Reassignment \nAssignment\nOWNER: YAMAHA HATSUDOKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA, JAPAN\nASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST ASSIGNORS:OOISHI, MORIHIRO IHARA, HIROHIDE MOUE, TAKAYUKI SIGNING DATES FROM 20110724 TO 20110725 REEL/FRAME:026940/0240\nEvent publication date=2011-10-05 \nEvent code=US/APPFILEREC \nEvent type=Administrative notifications \nEvent type=OAO \nFiling Receipt\nEvent publication date=2012-03-29 \nEvent code=US/A1 \nEvent type=Examination events \nApplication published\nPublication country=US \nPublication number=US20120077395 \nPublication stage Code=A1 \nPublication date=2012-03-29 \nStandardized publication number=US20120077395\nEvent publication date=2012-03-29 \nEvent code=US/PGPUBN \nEvent indicator=Pos \nEvent type=Examination events \nEvent type=OAO \nPG-Pub Issue Notification\nEvent publication date=2012-04-03 \nEvent code=US/DOCK \nEvent indicator=Pos \nEvent type=Examination events \nCase Docketed to Examiner\nEvent publication date=2012-08-16 \nEvent code=US/DOCK \nEvent indicator=Pos \nEvent type=Examination events \nCase Docketed to Examiner\nEvent publication date=2013-10-09 \nEvent code=US/CTNF \nEvent type=Examination events \nEvent type=OA \nEvent type=OAO \nNon-Final Rejection\nEvent publication date=2013-10-17 \nEvent code=US/112NF \nEvent indicator=Neg \nEvent type=Examination events \nNon-final rejection reason 112 - 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[6,6,"US8170734B2","US8170734B2",null,"YAMAHA MOTOR","GRANTED","MARINE VESSEL MANEUVERING SUPPORTING APPARATUS AND MARINE VESSEL INCLUDING THE SAME","A marine vessel maneuvering supporting apparatus is used in a marine vessel which includes a propulsion system and a steering mechanism. The marine vessel maneuvering supporting apparatus includes an operational unit, operated by an operator, arranged to control movement and turning of a marine vessel, a target value computing unit having a plurality of computing modes and arranged to compute target values including a target propulsive force for the propulsion system and a target steering angle for the steering mechanism in accordance with an operational input from the operational unit, and a switching unit arranged to switch the computing modes of the target value computing unit.","1. A marine vessel maneuvering supporting apparatus for a marine vessel which includes a propulsion system and a steering mechanism, the marine vessel maneuvering supporting apparatus comprising: \nan operational unit arranged to be operated by an operator and to control movement and turning of the marine vessel; \na target value computing unit, having a plurality of computing modes, arranged to compute target values including a target propulsive force for the propulsion system and a target steering angle for the steering mechanism, in accordance with an operational input from the operational unit; and \na switching unit arranged to switch the computing modes of the target value computing unit. \n\n2. The marine vessel maneuvering supporting apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the marine vessel maneuvering supporting apparatus is adapted to be installed in a marine vessel which includes a plurality of the propulsion systems and a plurality of the steering mechanisms respectively corresponding to the plurality of propulsion systems, and the plurality of computing modes includes a parallel mode in which the steering angles of the plurality of propulsion systems are set to be parallel or substantially parallel, and a non-parallel mode in which the steering angles of the propulsion systems are set to be non-parallel.\n\n3. The marine vessel maneuvering supporting apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the switching unit is arranged to switch the computing mode of the target value computing unit according to a state of the marine vessel.\n\n4. The marine vessel maneuvering supporting apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the state of the marine vessel includes at least one of either an operation state of the marine vessel or an environment surrounding the marine vessel.\n\n5. The marine vessel maneuvering supporting apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the state of the marine vessel includes a speed of the marine vessel, and the switching unit is arranged to switch the computing mode of the target value computing unit according to the speed of the marine vessel.\n\n6. The marine vessel maneuvering supporting apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the state of the marine vessel includes at least one of either position information of the marine vessel or obstacle information concerning presence or non-presence of an obstacle in an area surrounding the marine vessel.\n\n7. The marine vessel maneuvering supporting apparatus according to claim 3, further comprising an obstacle determining unit arranged to receive a detection signal from an obstacle sensor that detects the presence or non-presence of an obstacle in an area surrounding the marine vessel and thereby to determine the presence or non-presence of the obstacle in the surroundings of the marine vessel, wherein the switching unit is arranged to switch the computing mode of the target value computing unit according to the determination result of the obstacle determining unit.\n\n8. The marine vessel maneuvering supporting apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the operational unit includes an inclinable lever and an input detecting unit having an inclination detecting unit that detects an inclination of the lever.\n\n9. The marine vessel maneuvering supporting apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the lever is capable of inclination in forward and reverse directions, the operational unit further includes a rotatable rotation operational section, and the input detecting unit further includes a rotation detecting unit that detects a rotation operation of the rotation operational section.\n\n10. The marine vessel maneuvering supporting apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the plurality of computing modes includes a first mode in which the target values are computed with the inclination operation of the lever being associated with adjustment of the propulsion system output and the rotation operation of the rotation operational section being associated with adjustment of the steering angle of the steering mechanism, and a second mode in which the target values are computed with the inclination direction of the lever being associated with adjustment of a heading direction of the marine vessel and the rotation operation of the rotation operational section being associated with adjustment of turning of the marine vessel.\n\n11. The marine vessel maneuvering supporting apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the lever is arranged to be inclined in forward and reverse directions as well as in rightward and leftward directions, and the computing modes include a first mode in which the target values are computed with the forward/reverse direction inclination operation of the lever being associated with adjustment of the propulsion system output and the rightward/leftward direction inclination operation of the lever being associated with adjustment of the steering angle of the steering mechanism, and a second mode in which the target values are computed with the inclination direction of the lever being associated with adjustment of the heading direction of the marine vessel.\n\n12. The marine vessel maneuvering supporting apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the switching unit is arranged to switch the computing mode under a condition that an operational input from the operational unit is not being made.\n\n13. A marine vessel comprising: \na hull; \na propulsion system and a steering mechanism attached to the hull; and \na marine vessel maneuvering supporting apparatus arranged to compute target values for the propulsion system and the steering mechanism, the marine vessel maneuvering supporting apparatus including:  \nan operational unit arranged to be operated by an operator and to control movement and turning of the marine vessel; \na target value computing unit, having a plurality of computing modes, arranged to compute target values including a target propulsive force for the propulsion system and a target steering angle for the steering mechanism, in accordance with an operational input from the operational unit; and \na switching unit arranged to switch the computing modes of the target value computing unit. \n\n14. The marine vessel according to claim 13, further comprising a plurality of the propulsion systems and a plurality of the steering mechanisms respectively corresponding to the plurality of propulsion systems, wherein the plurality of computing modes includes a parallel mode in which the steering angles of the plurality of propulsion systems are set to be parallel or substantially parallel, and a non-parallel mode in which the steering angles of the propulsion systems are set to be non-parallel.\n\n15. The marine vessel according to claim 13, wherein the switching unit is arranged to switch the computing mode of the target value computing unit according to a state of the marine vessel.\n\n16. The marine vessel according to claim 15, wherein the state of the marine vessel includes at least one of either an operation state of the marine vessel or an environment surrounding the marine vessel.\n\n17. The marine vessel according to claim 15, wherein the state of the marine vessel includes a speed of the marine vessel, and the switching unit is arranged to switch the computing mode of the target value computing unit according to the speed of the marine vessel.\n\n18. The marine vessel according to claim 15, wherein the state of the marine vessel includes at least one of either position information of the marine vessel or obstacle information concerning presence or non-presence of an obstacle in an area surrounding the marine vessel.\n\n19. The marine vessel according to claim 13, wherein the switching unit is arranged to switch the computing mode under a condition that an operational input from the operational unit is not being made.","Claim-1\n1. A marine vessel maneuvering supporting apparatus for a marine vessel which includes a propulsion system and a steering mechanism, the marine vessel maneuvering supporting apparatus comprising:\nan operational unit arranged to be operated by an operator and to control movement and turning of the marine vessel;\na target value computing unit, having a plurality of computing modes, arranged to compute target values including a target propulsive force for the propulsion system and a target steering angle for the steering mechanism, in accordance with an operational input from the operational unit; and\na switching unit arranged to switch the computing modes of the target value computing unit.",null,null,"Claim-7\n7. The marine vessel maneuvering supporting apparatus according to claim 3, further comprising an obstacle determining unit arranged to receive a detection signal from an obstacle sensor that detects the presence or non-presence of an obstacle in an area surrounding the marine vessel and thereby to determine the presence or non-presence of the obstacle in the surroundings of the marine vessel, wherein the switching unit is arranged to switch the computing mode of the target value computing unit according to the determination result of the obstacle determining unit.","Claim-1\n1. A marine vessel maneuvering supporting apparatus for a marine vessel which includes a propulsion system and a steering mechanism, the marine vessel maneuvering supporting apparatus comprising:\nan operational unit arranged to be operated by an operator and to control movement and turning of the marine vessel;\na target value computing unit, having a plurality of computing modes, arranged to compute target values including a target propulsive force for the propulsion system and a target steering angle for the steering mechanism, in accordance with an operational input from the operational unit; and\na switching unit arranged to switch the computing modes of the target value computing unit.","Claim-7\n7. The marine vessel maneuvering supporting apparatus according to claim 3, further comprising an obstacle determining unit arranged to receive a detection signal from an obstacle sensor that detects the presence or non-presence of an obstacle in an area surrounding the marine vessel and thereby to determine the presence or non-presence of the obstacle in the surroundings of the marine vessel, wherein the switching unit is arranged to switch the computing mode of the target value computing unit according to the determination result of the obstacle determining unit.","(US8170734)\nLEGAL DETAILS FOR US20100138083\nActual or expected expiration date=2030-10-13   \nLegal state=ALIVE   \nStatus=GRANTED\nEvent publication date=2009-06-29 \nEvent code=US/APP \nEvent indicator=Pos \nEvent type=Examination events \nApplication details\nApplication country=US US12493365 \nApplication date=2009-06-29 \nStandardized application number=2009US-12493365\nEvent publication date=2009-06-29 \nEvent code=US/EXMR \nEvent type=Administrative notifications \nUSPTO Examiner Name\nPRIMARY EXAMINER: ARTHUR JEANGLAUD, GERTRUDE\nEvent publication date=2009-06-29 \nEvent code=US/ART \nEvent type=Administrative notifications \nUSPTO Art Group\nART=3661\nEvent publication date=2009-06-29 \nEvent code=US/ENT \nEvent type=Administrative notifications \nEntity Status Set to Undiscounted\nBusiness Entity Status: UNDISCOUNTED\nEvent publication date=2009-06-29 \nEvent code=US/AIA \nEvent type=Administrative notifications \nFirst Inventor File Indicated:\nAIA=No\nEvent publication date=2009-06-29 \nEvent code=US/DK \nEvent type=Examination events \nAttorney Docket Number\nDocket Nbr: 90606.483/AI\nEvent publication date=2009-06-29 \nEvent code=US/CUST \nEvent type=Examination events \nAttorney/Agent Customer Number\nCustomer Nbr: 54071\nEvent publication date=2009-06-29 \nEvent code=US/DISCSEF \nEvent type=OAI \nElectronic Information Disclosure Statement\nEvent publication date=2009-06-29 \nEvent code=US/IDS \nEvent type=Examination events \nEvent type=OAI \nInformation Disclosure Statement Filed\nEvent publication date=2009-06-29 \nEvent code=US/AS \nEvent type=Change of name or address \nEvent type=Reassignment \nAssignment\nOWNER: YAMAHA HATSUDOKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA,JAPAN\nEffective date of the event=2009-06-22 \nASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST ASSIGNOR:KAJI, HIROTAKA REEL/FRAME:022886/0116\nEvent publication date=2009-06-29 \nEvent code=US/AS \nEvent type=Change of name or address \nEvent type=Reassignment \nAssignment\nOWNER: YAMAHA HATSUDOKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA, JAPAN\nEffective date of the event=2009-06-22 \nASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST ASSIGNOR:KAJI, HIROTAKA REEL/FRAME:022886/0116\nEvent publication date=2009-07-13 \nEvent code=US/APPFILEREC \nEvent type=Administrative notifications \nEvent type=OAO \nFiling Receipt\nEvent publication date=2010-02-12 \nEvent code=US/DOCK \nEvent indicator=Pos \nEvent type=Examination events \nCase Docketed to Examiner\nEvent publication date=2010-06-03 \nEvent code=US/A1 \nEvent type=Examination events \nApplication published\nPublication country=US \nPublication number=US20100138083 \nPublication stage Code=A1 \nPublication date=2010-06-03 \nStandardized publication number=US20100138083\nEvent publication date=2010-06-03 \nEvent code=US/PGPUBN \nEvent indicator=Pos \nEvent type=Examination events \nEvent type=OAO \nPG-Pub Issue Notification\nEvent publication date=2011-12-07 \nEvent code=US/CTNF \nEvent type=Examination events \nEvent type=OA \nEvent type=OAO \nNon-Final Rejection\nEvent publication date=2011-12-13 \nEvent code=US/DBLNF \nEvent indicator=Neg \nEvent type=Examination events \nNon-final rejection - 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A trim tab system comprising: \nleft and right trim tabs; \nleft and right trolling motors mounted on the left and right trim tabs, respectively; \nleft and right actuators for positioning the left and right trim tabs, respectively, within a trim range and within a troll range; \na tab controller for controlling positioning of the left and right trim tabs by the left and right actuators; \na motor controller for controlling operation of the left and right trolling motors; and \na user control for providing commands to the tab controller and the motor controller, the user control including;  \nsteer left and steer right inputs for generating left and right steering commands, respectively, that cause the left and right trolling motors to be driven at different speeds, in different propeller directions, or both so that a difference in thrust of the left and right trolling motors is produced; and \na return-to-center input for generating a return-to-center command that immediately adjusts steering to neutral by causing the left and right trolling motors to be driven at a same speed and in a same direction so that both motors apply a same thrust in a same direction. \n\n2. The trim tab system of claim 1, wherein the user control further includes a speed input for generating speed commands, and a propeller direction input for generating propeller direction commands.\n\n3. The trim tab system of claim 2, wherein the motor controller determines a speed setting for the left and right trolling motors based on the speed commands, and determines a propeller direction setting for the left and right trolling motors based on the propeller direction commands.\n\n4. The trim tab system of claim 3, wherein the motor controller, in response to the steering commands, changes at least one of relative speeds and relative propeller directions of the left and right trolling motors.\n\n5. The trim tab system of claim 4, wherein the motor controller, in response to the left steering command, increases speed of the right trolling motor and decreases speed of the left trolling motor; and in response to the right steering command, increases speed of the left trolling motor and decreases speed of the right trolling motor.\n\n6. The trim tab system of claim 4, wherein the motor controller stores a speed setting and a propeller direction existing when the left or right steering command is received and, in response to the return-to-center command, returns the left and right trolling motors to the stored speed setting and propeller direction.\n\n7. The trim tab system of claim 2, wherein the user control includes an on/off input for generating propeller on/off commands to the motor controller.\n\n8. The trim tab system of claim 2, wherein the user control includes a troll deploy input for generating a troll deploy command to the tab controller.\n\n9. The trim tab system of claim 8, wherein the tab controller, in response to a troll deploy command, causes the left and right actuators to position the left and right trim tabs with a troll range.\n\n10. The trim tab system of claim 9, wherein the tab controller causes the left and right actuators to position the left and right trim tabs at an equal elevation when the left and right trim tabs are within the troll range.\n\n11. The trim tab system of claim 1, wherein the user control comprises a remote control that communicates wirelessly with the motor controller.\n\n12. The trim tab system of claim 1 and further comprising: \na user interface in communication with the tab control for displaying tab position information and for receiving tab position user inputs. \n\n13. The trim tab system of claim 12, wherein the user interface includes a first tab position display indicating positions of the left and right trim tabs in the trim range and second tab position display indicating positions of the left and right trim tabs in the troll range.\n\n14. The trim tab system of claim 12, wherein the tab position user inputs provide commands to the tab controller to control positioning of the left and right trim tabs in the trim range.\n\n15. A dual trolling motor system comprising: \na left trolling motor for mounting on a left trim tab; \na right trolling motor for mounting on a right trim tab; \na user control for providing a speed command, a steering command, and a return-to-center command; and \na motor controller for controlling operation of the left and right trolling motors as a function of the speed, steering and return-to-center commands, wherein the motor controller, in response to the return-to-center command, immediately adjusts steering to neutral by causing the left and right trolling motors to be driven at a same speed in a same direction so that both motors apply a same thrust in a same direction. \n\n16. The system of claim 15, wherein the motor controller determines a speed setting for both the left and right trolling motors based upon the speed command.\n\n17. The system of claim 16, wherein the motor controller varies relative speeds of the left and right trolling motors based upon the steering command.\n\n18. The system of claim 17, wherein the motor controller immediately returns the left and right trolling motors to the speed setting for both the left and right trolling motors in response to the return-to-center command.\n\n19. The system of claim 15, wherein the user control provides a propeller direction command to the motor controller.\n\n20. The system of claim 15, wherein the user control provides a propeller on/off command to the motor controller.\n\n21. The system of claim 15, wherein the user control comprises a remote control that communicates wirelessly with the motor controller.\n\n22. The system of claim 15, wherein the user control includes speed up, speed down, forward, reverse, steer left, steer right, and return-to-center user inputs for generating commands.\n\n23. The system of claim 22, wherein the user control further includes a propeller on/off user input.\n\n24. A trim tab system comprising: \nleft and right trim tabs; \nleft and right trolling motors mounted on the left and right trim tabs, respectively; \nleft and right actuators for positioning the left and right trim tabs, respectively, within a trim range and within a troll range; \na tab controller for controlling positioning of the left and right trim tabs by the left and right actuators; \na motor controller for controlling operation of the left and right trolling motors; and \na remote control that communicates wirelessly to provide commands to the tab controller and the motor controller, the remote control including speed up, speed down, forward, reverse, steer left, steer right, and return-to-center user inputs for generating commands; \nwherein the motor controller determines a speed setting for the left and right trolling motors based on speed commands, and determines a propeller direction setting for the left and right trolling motors based on propeller direction commands; \nwherein the motor controller, in response to the steering commands, changes at least one of relative speeds and relative propeller directions of the left and right trolling motors to produce a difference in thrust of the left and right trolling motors; and \nwherein the motor controller in response to a return-to-center command immediately adjusts steering to neutral by causing the left and right trolling motors to be driven, so that both motors apply a same thrust in a same direction. \n\n25. The trim tab system of claim 24, wherein the remote control further includes propeller on/off, and troll deploy user inputs.\n\n26. The trim tab system of claim 25, wherein the remote control provides propeller on/off commands to the motor controller.\n\n27. The trim tab system of claim 25, wherein the user control provides a troll deploy command to the tab controller.\n\n28. The trim tab system of claim 27, wherein the tab controller, in response to a troll deploy command, causes the left and right actuators to position the left and right trim tabs within a troll range.\n\n29. The trim tab system of claim 28, wherein the tab controller causes the left and right actuators to position the left and right trim tabs at an equal elevation when the left and right trim tabs are within the troll range.\n\n30. A dual trolling motor system comprising: \na left trolling motor for mounting on a left trim tab; \na right trolling motor for mounting on a right trim tab; \na remote control that includes speed up, speed down, forward, reverse, steer left, steer right, and return-to-center user inputs for generating speed, propeller direction, steering and return-to-center commands; and \na motor controller for controlling operation of the left and right trolling motors as a function of the speed, propeller direction, steering and return-to-center commands; \nwherein the motor controller determines a speed setting for both the left and right trolling motors based upon the speed command; \nwherein the motor controller varies relative speeds of the left and right trolling motors based upon the steering command to produce a difference in thrust of the left and right trolling motors; and \nwherein the motor controller, in response to return-to-center command, immediately adjusts steering to neutral by causing the left and right trolling motors to be driven at a same speed in a same direction so that both motors produce a same thrust in a same direction. \n\n31. The system of claim 30, wherein the user control further includes a propeller on/off user input.\n\n32. The system of claim 31, wherein the user control provides a propeller on/off command to the motor controller.\n\n33. The system of claim 30, wherein the user control comprises a remote control that communicates wirelessly with the motor controller.","Claim-30\n30. A dual trolling motor system comprising:\na left trolling motor for mounting on a left trim tab;\na right trolling motor for mounting on a right trim tab;\na remote control that includes speed up, speed down, forward, reverse, steer left, steer right, and return-to-center user inputs for generating speed, propeller direction, steering and return-to-center commands; and\na motor controller for controlling operation of the left and right trolling motors as a function of the speed, propeller direction, steering and return-to-center commands;\nwherein the motor controller determines a speed setting for both the left and right trolling motors based upon the speed command;\nwherein the motor controller varies relative speeds of the left and right trolling motors based upon the steering command to produce a difference in thrust of the left and right trolling motors; and\nwherein the motor controller, in response to return-to-center command, immediately adjusts steering to neutral by causing the left and right trolling motors to be driven at a same speed in a same direction so that both motors produce a same thrust in a same direction.",null,"Claim-30\n30. A dual trolling motor system comprising:\na left trolling motor for mounting on a left trim tab;\na right trolling motor for mounting on a right trim tab;\na remote control that includes speed up, speed down, forward, reverse, steer left, steer right, and return-to-center user inputs for generating speed, propeller direction, steering and return-to-center commands; and\na motor controller for controlling operation of the left and right trolling motors as a function of the speed, propeller direction, steering and return-to-center commands;\nwherein the motor controller determines a speed setting for both the left and right trolling motors based upon the speed command;\nwherein the motor controller varies relative speeds of the left and right trolling motors based upon the steering command to produce a difference in thrust of the left and right trolling motors; and\nwherein the motor controller, in response to return-to-center command, immediately adjusts steering to neutral by causing the left and right trolling motors to be driven at a same speed in a same direction so that both motors produce a same thrust in a same direction.",null,"Claim-30\n30. A dual trolling motor system comprising:\na left trolling motor for mounting on a left trim tab;\na right trolling motor for mounting on a right trim tab;\na remote control that includes speed up, speed down, forward, reverse, steer left, steer right, and return-to-center user inputs for generating speed, propeller direction, steering and return-to-center commands; and\na motor controller for controlling operation of the left and right trolling motors as a function of the speed, propeller direction, steering and return-to-center commands;\nwherein the motor controller determines a speed setting for both the left and right trolling motors based upon the speed command;\nwherein the motor controller varies relative speeds of the left and right trolling motors based upon the steering command to produce a difference in thrust of the left and right trolling motors; and\nwherein the motor controller, in response to return-to-center command, immediately adjusts steering to neutral by causing the left and right trolling motors to be driven at a same speed in a same direction so that both motors produce a same thrust in a same direction.",null,"(US7497748)\nLEGAL DETAILS FOR US20080176463\nActual or expected expiration date=2013-04-01   \nLegal state=DEAD   \nStatus=LAPSED\nEvent publication date=2007-01-23 \nEvent code=US/APP \nEvent indicator=Pos \nEvent type=Examination events \nApplication details\nApplication country=US US11656781 \nApplication date=2007-01-23 \nStandardized application number=2007US-11656781\nEvent publication date=2007-01-23 \nEvent code=US/EXMR \nEvent type=Administrative notifications \nUSPTO Examiner Name\nPRIMARY EXAMINER: VENNE, DANIEL V\nEvent publication date=2007-01-23 \nEvent code=US/ART \nEvent type=Administrative notifications \nUSPTO Art Group\nART=3617\nEvent publication date=2007-01-23 \nEvent code=US/ENT \nEvent type=Administrative notifications \nEntity Status Set to Undiscounted\nBusiness Entity Status: UNDISCOUNTED\nEvent publication date=2007-01-23 \nEvent code=US/AIA \nEvent type=Administrative notifications \nFirst Inventor File Indicated:\nAIA=No\nEvent publication date=2007-01-23 \nEvent code=US/DK \nEvent type=Examination events \nAttorney Docket Number\nDocket Nbr: J284.12-0005\nEvent publication date=2007-01-23 \nEvent code=US/CUST \nEvent type=Examination events \nAttorney/Agent Customer Number\nCustomer Nbr: 164\nEvent publication date=2007-01-23 \nEvent code=US/AS \nEvent type=Change of name or address \nEvent type=Reassignment \nAssignment\nOWNER: JOHNSON OUTDOORS, INC., MINNESOTA\nEffective date of the event=2007-01-22 \nASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST ASSIGNOR:SALMON, PAUL D. 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[7,7,"US9927520B1","US9927520B1",null,"BRUNSWICK","GRANTED","METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CLOSE PROXIMITY COLLISION DETECTION","A method of detecting a collision of the marine vessel includes sensing using distance sensors to determine whether an object is within a predefined distance of a marine vessel, and determining a direction of the object with respect to the marine vessel. The method further includes receiving a propulsion control input at a propulsion control input device, and determining whether execution of the propulsion control input will result in any portion of the marine vessel moving toward the object. A collision warning is then generated.","1. A method of detecting a collision of a marine vessel, the method comprising: \nsensing using distance sensors whether an object is within a predetermined distance of a marine vessel; \ndetermining a direction of the object with respect to the marine vessel; \nreceiving a propulsion control input at a propulsion control input device; \nif the object is within the predetermined distance, determining whether execution of the propulsion control input will move any portion of the marine vessel in the direction of the object; \ngenerating a collision warning only if execution of the propulsion control input will move any portion of the marine vessel in the direction of the object; and \nwherein generating the collision warning includes illuminating an indicator light; and \nwherein the indicator light is an illuminable ring on the propulsion control input device, and wherein the step of illuminating the indicator light includes illuminating a portion of the illuminable ring corresponding to the direction of the object with respect to the marine vessel. \n\n2. The method of claim 1, wherein generating a collision warning includes generating an auditory warning.\n\n3. The method of claim 1, wherein generating the collision warning further includes generating a vibration in the propulsion control input device.\n\n4. The method of claim 1, wherein the predetermined distance is less than ten feet.\n\n5. The method of claim 1, wherein the predetermined distance is less than five feet.\n\n6. A system for detecting a collision in a marine vessel, the system comprising: \na propulsion control input device that receives input from an operator to control propulsion of a marine vessel; \nat least one distance sensor that senses a distance of an object from the marine vessel; \na control unit operably connected to the propulsion control input device and the at least one distance sensor; \nwherein the control unit determines if the distance of the object is less than a predetermined distance and determines a direction of the object with respect to the marine vessel; \nif the object is within the predetermined distance, the control unit further determines whether execution of the propulsion control input will result in a collision; \na collision warning indicator operably connected to the control unit, wherein the control unit controls the collision warning indicator to provides a collision warning only if execution of the propulsion control input will result in a collision; \nwherein the propulsion control input device is a joystick device, and wherein the collision warning indicator is an indicator light on the joystick device that illuminates to provide the collision warning; and \nwherein the indicator light is an illuminable ring on the propulsion control input device having separately-illuminable portions, and wherein the collision warning includes illumination of a portion of the illuminable ring corresponding to the direction of the object with respect to the marine vessel. \n\n7. The system of claim 6, wherein the at least one distance sensor is one of a radar sensor and an ultrasonic sensor.\n\n8. The system of claim 6, wherein the collision warning indicator further includes an electronic display on the marine vessel operable to display a visual collision warning.\n\n9. The system of claim 6, wherein the collision warning indicator further includes an indicator light on a dash of the marine vessel that illuminates to provide the collision warning.\n\n10. The system of claim 6, wherein the collision warning indicator further includes a vibration device that vibrates the propulsion control input device to provide the collision warning.\n\n11. The system of claim 6, wherein the collision warning indicator further includes a speaker that emits an auditory collision warning.\n\n12. The system of claim 6, wherein the predetermined distance is less than five feet.\n\n13. A method of detecting a collision of a marine vessel, the method comprising: \nsensing using distance sensors whether an object is within a predetermined distance of a marine vessel; \ndetermining a direction of the object with respect to the marine vessel; \nreceiving a propulsion control input at a propulsion control input device; \ncomparing, at a control unit, the propulsion control input to the predetermined distance and the direction of the object; \ndetermining at the control unit whether execution of the propulsion control input will result in a collision; and \ngenerating a collision warning by illuminating a portion of illuminable ring on the propulsion control input device corresponding to the direction of the object with respect to the marine vessel.",null,"Claim-6\n...wherein the propulsion control input device is a joystick device…",null,"Claim-7\n7. The system of claim 6, wherein the at least one distance sensor is one of a radar sensor and an ultrasonic sensor.",null,"Claim-6\n6. A system for detecting a collision in a marine vessel, the system comprising:\na propulsion control input device that receives input from an operator to control propulsion of a marine vessel;\nat least one distance sensor that senses a distance of an object from the marine vessel;\na control unit operably connected to the propulsion control input device and the at least one distance sensor;\nwherein the control unit determines if the distance of the object is less than a predetermined distance and determines a direction of the object with respect to the marine vessel;\nif the object is within the predetermined distance, the control unit further determines whether execution of the propulsion control input will result in a collision;\na collision warning indicator operably connected to the control unit, wherein the control unit controls the collision warning indicator to provides a collision warning only if execution of the propulsion control input will result in a collision;\nwherein the propulsion control input device is a joystick device, and wherein the collision warning indicator is an indicator light on the joystick device that illuminates to provide the collision warning; and\nwherein the indicator light is an illuminable ring on the propulsion control input device having separately-illuminable portions, and wherein the collision warning includes illumination of a portion of the illuminable ring corresponding to the direction of the object with respect to the marine vessel.","(US9927520)\nLEGAL DETAILS FOR US9927520\nActual or expected expiration date=2036-02-28   \nLegal state=ALIVE   \nStatus=GRANTED\nEvent publication date=2015-07-23 \nEvent code=US/APP \nEvent indicator=Pos \nEvent type=Examination events \nApplication details\nApplication country=US US14807217 \nApplication date=2015-07-23 \nStandardized application number=2015US-14807217\nEvent publication date=2015-07-23 \nEvent code=US/EXMR \nEvent type=Administrative notifications \nUSPTO Examiner Name\nPRIMARY EXAMINER: MALLEY SR., DANIEL P\nEvent publication date=2015-07-23 \nEvent code=US/ART \nEvent type=Administrative notifications \nUSPTO Art Group\nART=3648\nEvent publication date=2015-07-23 \nEvent code=US/DK \nEvent type=Examination events \nAttorney Docket Number\nDocket Nbr: 1636-00846\nEvent publication date=2015-07-23 \nEvent code=US/CUST \nEvent type=Examination events \nAttorney/Agent Customer Number\nCustomer Nbr: 11787\nEvent publication date=2015-07-23 \nEvent code=US/ENT \nEvent type=Administrative notifications \nEntity Status Set to Undiscounted\nBusiness Entity Status: UNDISCOUNTED\nEvent publication date=2015-07-23 \nEvent code=US/AIA \nEvent type=Administrative notifications \nFirst Inventor File Indicated:\nAIA=Yes\nEvent publication date=2015-07-23 \nEvent code=US/IDS \nEvent type=Examination events \nEvent type=OAI \nInformation Disclosure Statement Filed\nEvent publication date=2015-07-23 \nEvent code=US/DISCSEF \nEvent type=OAI \nElectronic Information Disclosure Statement\nEvent publication date=2015-07-23 \nEvent code=US/PGPNP \nEvent type=Administrative notifications \nPGPubs nonPub Request\nEvent publication date=2015-07-23 \nEvent code=US/ENT \nEvent type=Administrative notifications \nEntity Status Set to Undiscounted\nEvent publication date=2015-07-28 \nEvent code=US/AS \nEvent type=Change of name or address \nEvent type=Reassignment \nAssignment\nOWNER: BRUNSWICK CORPORATION, ILLINOIS\nEffective date of the event=2015-07-21 \nASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST ASSIGNOR:WARD, AARON J. 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The computer program code is configured to, when executed, cause the processor to receive one or more steering commands from the wired or wireless controller, cause the steering assembly to steer the trolling motor housing based on the one or more steering commands, receive an indication to enter the local mode, and disable the steering assembly in response to receiving the indication to enter the local mode.","1. A trolling motor system comprising: \na wired or wireless controller; and \na trolling motor assembly configured for attachment to a watercraft, wherein the trolling motor assembly comprises:  \na shaft defining a first end and a second end; \na trolling motor at least partially contained within a trolling motor housing, wherein the trolling motor housing is attached to the second end of the shaft, wherein, when the trolling motor assembly is attached to the watercraft and the trolling motor housing is submerged in a body of water, the trolling motor, when operating, is configured to propel the watercraft to travel along the body of water; \na main housing connected to the shaft proximate the first end of the shaft, wherein the main housing is configured to be positioned out of the body of water when the trolling motor assembly is attached to the watercraft and the trolling motor housing is submerged in the body of water; \na steering assembly configured to steer the trolling motor housing about a first axis defined by the shaft to a plurality of directions; wherein the steering assembly is configured to steer the trolling motor housing based on a steering command received from the wired or wireless controller in a remote mode, wherein the steering assembly comprises a drive belt; \na handle configured to enable a user to steer the trolling motor housing about the first axis in a local mode; \na processor; and \na memory including computer program code configured to, when executed, cause the processor to:  \nreceive one or more steering commands from the wired or wireless controller; \ncause the steering assembly to steer the trolling motor housing based on the one or more steering commands; \nreceive an indication to enter the local mode; and \ndisable the steering assembly in response to receiving the indication to enter the local mode by releasing tension applied to the drive belt. \n\n2. The trolling motor system of claim 1, wherein the steering assembly further comprises a tension arm configured to: \napply tension to the drive belt to cause the drive belt to engage a portion of the shaft in an engaged position; and \nrelease the tension applied to the drive belt in a disengaged position. \n\n3. The trolling motor system of claim 1, wherein the handle is further configured to be moved between a stowed position and a steering position, wherein at least a portion of the handle is disposed within the main housing when in the stowed position and the handle extends outward and away from the main housing when in the steering position.\n\n4. The trolling motor system of claim 3, wherein the handle is configured to rotate between the stowed position and the steering position about a second axis.\n\n5. The trolling motor system of claim 3, wherein the handle is configured to telescope in and out of the main housing between the stowed position and the steering position.\n\n6. The trolling motor system of claim 3, wherein the main housing further comprises a handle sensor configured to sense that the handle is at least one of in the stowed position or in the steering position.\n\n7. The trolling motor system of claim 6, wherein the indication to enter the local mode comprises an indication from the handle sensor that the handle is at least one of in the steering position or not in the stowed position.\n\n8. The trolling motor system of claim 3, wherein the main housing includes a handle capture feature configured to retain the handle in the stowed position.\n\n9. The trolling motor system of claim 1, wherein the handle comprises a throttle control.\n\n10. The trolling motor system of claim 1, wherein the computer program code is further configured to, when executed, cause the processor to: \nreceive a position lock command from the wired or wireless controller; \ndetermine a first location based on location data from a location sensor associated with the watercraft; and \ncause the trolling motor to maintain a location of the watercraft to be within a predetermined threshold distance of the first location. \n\n11. A method comprising: \nreceiving one or more steering commands from a wired or wireless controller, wherein the wired or wireless controller is configured to provide commands to a trolling motor assembly, wherein the trolling motor assembly is configured for attachment to a watercraft, wherein the trolling motor assembly comprises:  \na shaft defining a first end and a second end; \na trolling motor at least partially contained within a trolling motor housing, wherein the trolling motor housing is attached to the second end of the shaft, wherein, when the trolling motor assembly is attached to the watercraft and the trolling motor housing is submerged in a body of water, the trolling motor, when operating, is configured to propel the watercraft to travel along the body of water; \na main housing connected to the shaft proximate the first end of the shaft, wherein the main housing is configured to be positioned out of the body of water when the trolling motor assembly is attached to the watercraft and the trolling motor housing is submerged in the body of water; \na steering assembly configured to steer the trolling motor housing about a first axis defined by the shaft to a plurality of directions; wherein the steering assembly is configured to steer the trolling motor housing based on one or more steering commands received from the wired or wireless controller in a remote mode, wherein the steering assembly comprises a drive belt; and \na handle configured to enable a user to steer the trolling motor housing about the first axis in a local mode; \ncausing the steering assembly to steer the trolling motor housing based on the one or more steering commands; \nreceiving an indication to enter the local mode; and \ndisabling the steering assembly in response to the indication to enter the local mode by releasing tension applied to the drive belt. \n\n12. The method of claim 11, wherein the steering assembly further comprises a tension arm configured to: \napply tension to the drive belt causing the drive belt to engage a portion of the shaft in an engaged position; and \nrelease the tension applied to the drive belt in a disengaged position. \n\n13. The method of claim 11 further comprising: \nreceiving an indication to enter the remote mode; and \nenabling the steering assembly in response to the indication to enter the remote mode. \n\n14. The method of claim 11, wherein the handle is further configured to be moved between a stowed position and a steering position, wherein at least a portion of the handle is disposed within the main housing when in the stowed position and the handle extends outward and away from the main housing when in the steering position.\n\n15. The method of claim 14, wherein the handle is configured to rotate between the stowed position and the steering position about a second axis disposed in the main housing.\n\n16. The method of claim 14, wherein the handle is configured to telescope in and out of the main housing between the stowed position and the steering position.\n\n17. The method of claim 14, wherein the main housing further comprises a handle sensor configured to sense that the handle is at least one of in the stowed position or in the steering position, wherein receiving the indication to enter the local mode comprises receiving an indication from the handle sensor that the handle is at least one of in the steering position or not in the stowed position.\n\n18. A trolling motor assembly comprising: \na wired foot pedal; and \na trolling motor subassembly configured for attachment to a watercraft, wherein the wired foot pedal is connected to the trolling motor subassembly, wherein the trolling motor subassembly comprises:  \na shaft defining a first end and a second end; \na trolling motor at least partially contained within a trolling motor housing, wherein the trolling motor housing is attached to the second end of the shaft, wherein, when the trolling motor subassembly is attached to the watercraft and the trolling motor housing is submerged in a body of water, the trolling motor, when operating, is configured to propel the watercraft to travel along the body of water; \na main housing connected to the shaft proximate the first end of the shaft, wherein the main housing is configured to be positioned out of the body of water when the trolling motor subassembly is attached to the watercraft and the trolling motor housing is submerged in the body of water; \na steering assembly configured to steer the trolling motor housing about a first axis defined by the shaft to a plurality of directions; wherein the steering assembly is configured to steer the trolling motor housing based on a steering command received from the wired foot pedal in a remote mode; \na handle configured to enable a user to steer the trolling motor housing about the first axis in a local mode, wherein the handle is further configured to be moved between a stowed position and a steering position, wherein at least a portion of the handle is disposed within the main housing when in the stowed position and the handle extends outward and away from the main housing when in the steering position, wherein the main housing further comprises a handle sensor configured to sense that the handle is at least one of in the stowed position or in the steering position; \na processor; and \na memory including computer program code configured to, when executed, cause the processor to:  \nreceive one or more steering commands from the wired foot pedal; \ncause the steering assembly to steer the trolling motor housing based on the one or more steering commands; \nreceive an indication to enter the local mode, wherein the indication to enter the local mode comprises an indication from the handle sensor that the handle is at least one of in the steering position or not in the stowed position; and \ndisable the steering assembly in response to receiving the indication to enter the local mode. \n\n19. The trolling motor assembly of claim 18, wherein the handle is configured to rotate between the stowed position and the steering position about a second axis.\n\n20. The trolling motor assembly of claim 18, wherein the handle is configured to telescope in and out of the main housing between the stowed position and the steering position.","(US10809725)\nLEGAL DETAILS FOR US20200272152\nActual or expected expiration date=2039-04-13   \nLegal state=ALIVE   \nStatus=GRANTED\nEvent publication date=2019-02-22 \nEvent code=US/APP \nEvent indicator=Pos \nEvent type=Examination events \nApplication details\nApplication country=US US16283272 \nApplication date=2019-02-22 \nStandardized application number=2019US-16283272\nEvent publication date=2019-02-22 \nEvent code=US/EXMR \nEvent type=Administrative notifications \nUSPTO Examiner Name\nPRIMARY EXAMINER: WONG, ALBERT KANG\nEvent publication date=2019-02-22 \nEvent code=US/ART \nEvent type=Administrative notifications \nUSPTO Art Group\nART=3649\nEvent publication date=2019-02-22 \nEvent code=US/DK \nEvent type=Examination events \nAttorney Docket Number\nDocket Nbr: 48379/09344\nEvent publication date=2019-02-22 \nEvent code=US/ENT \nEvent type=Administrative notifications \nEntity Status Set to Undiscounted\nBusiness Entity Status: UNDISCOUNTED\nEvent publication date=2019-02-22 \nEvent code=US/AIA \nEvent type=Administrative notifications \nFirst Inventor File Indicated:\nAIA=Yes\nEvent publication date=2019-02-22 \nEvent code=US/CUST \nEvent type=Examination events \nAttorney/Agent Customer Number\nCustomer Nbr: 27530\nEvent publication date=2019-02-22 \nEvent code=US/PTARDY \nEvent indicator=Pos \nEvent type=Examination events \nPatent Term Adjustment - 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[2,1,"Most Relevant","EP3699080B1","EP3699080B1","BRUNSWICK","GRANTED","TROLLING MOTOR WITH LOCAL AND REMOTE CONTROL MODES","A trolling motor system is provided including a wired or wireless controller and a trolling motor assembly configured for attachment to a watercraft. The trolling motor assembly includes a steering assembly configured to steer a trolling motor housing based on a steering command received from the wired or wireless controller in a remote mode, a handle configured to enable a user to steer the trolling motor housing in a local mode, a processor, and a memory including computer program code. The computer program code is configured to, when executed, cause the processor to receive one or more steering commands from the wired or wireless controller, cause the steering assembly to steer the trolling motor housing based on the one or more steering commands, receive an indication to enter the local mode, and disable the steering assembly in response to receiving the indication to enter the local mode.","1. A trolling motor system comprising: \n    * a wired or wireless controller (130, 140) ; and\n    * a trolling motor assembly (100) configured for attachment to a watercraft, wherein the trolling motor assembly comprises: \n    * a shaft (102) defining a first end (104) and a second end (106);\n    * a trolling motor (111) at least partially contained within a trolling motor housing (108),\n    * wherein the trolling motor housing (108) is attached to the second end (106) of the shaft, wherein,\n    * when the trolling motor assembly (100) is attached to the watercraft and the trolling motor housing (108) is submerged in a body of water, the trolling motor, when operating, is configured to propel the watercraft to travel along the body of water;\n    * a main housing (110) connected to the shaft proximate the first end (104) of the shaft, wherein the main housing (110) is configured to be positioned out of the body of water when the trolling motor assembly is attached to the watercraft and the trolling motor housing (108) is submerged in the body of water;\n    * a steering assembly (131) configured to steer the trolling motor housing (108) about a first axis defined by the shaft (102) to a plurality of directions; wherein the steering assembly (131) is configured to steer the trolling motor housing (108) based on a steering command received from the wired or wireless controller (130, 140) in a remote mode;\n    * a handle (114) configured to enable a user to steer the trolling motor housing (108) about the first axis in a local mode;\n    * a processor; and\n    * a memory including computer program code configured to, when executed, cause the processor to: \n    * receive one or more steering commands from the wired or wireless controller;\n    * cause the steering assembly (131) to steer the trolling motor housing based on the one or more steering commands;\n    * receive an indication to enter the local mode; and\n    * disable the steering assembly (131) in response to receiving the indication to enter the local mode.\n\n2. The trolling motor system of claim 1, wherein the steering assembly comprises a drive belt; and\n wherein disabling the steering assembly comprises releasing tension applied to the drive belt. \n\n3. The trolling motor system of claim 2, wherein the steering assembly further comprises a tension arm configured to: \n    * apply tension to the drive belt to cause the drive belt to engage a portion of the shaft in an engaged position; and\n    * release the tension applied to the drive belt in a disengaged position.\n\n4. The trolling motor system of claim 1, wherein the handle is further configured to be moved between a stowed position and a steering position, wherein at least a portion of the handle is disposed within the main housing when in the stowed position and the handle extends outward and away from the main housing when in the steering position.\n\n5. The trolling motor system of claim 4, wherein the handle is configured to rotate between the stowed position and the steering positon about a second axis.\n\n6. The trolling motor system of claim 4, wherein the handle is configured to telescope in and out of the main housing between the stowed position and the steering position.\n\n7. The trolling motor system of claim 4, wherein the main housing further comprises a handle sensor configured to sense that the handle is at least one of in the stowed position or in the steering position.\n\n8. The trolling motor system of claim 7, wherein the indication to enter the local mode comprises an indication from the handle sensor that the handle is at least one of in the steering position or not in the stowed position.\n\n9. The trolling motor system of claim 4, wherein the main housing includes a handle capture feature configured to retain the handle in the stowed position.\n\n10. The trolling motor system of claim 1, wherein the handle comprises a throttle control.\n\n11. The trolling motor system of claim 1, wherein the computer program code is further configured to, when executed, cause the processor to: \n    * receive a position lock command from the wired or wireless controller;\n    * determine a first location based on location data from a location sensor associated with the watercraft; and\n    * cause the trolling motor to maintain a location of the watercraft to be within a predetermined threshold distance of the first location.\n\n12. A method comprising: \n    * receiving one or more steering commands from a wired or wireless controller, wherein the wired or wireless controller is configured to provide commands to a trolling motor assembly, wherein the trolling motor assembly is configured for attachment to a watercraft, wherein the trolling motor assembly comprises: \n    * a shaft defining a first end and a second end;\n    * a trolling motor at least partially contained within a trolling motor housing, wherein the trolling motor housing is attached to the second end of the shaft, wherein, when the trolling motor assembly is attached to the watercraft and the trolling motor housing is submerged in a body of water, the trolling motor, when operating, is configured to propel the watercraft to travel along the body of water;\n    * a main housing connected to the shaft proximate the first end of the shaft,\n    * wherein the main housing is configured to be positioned out of the body of water when the trolling motor assembly is attached to the watercraft and the trolling motor housing is submerged in the body of water; \n    * a steering assembly configured to steer the trolling motor housing about a first axis defined by the shaft to a plurality of directions; wherein the steering assembly is configured to steer the trolling motor housing based on one or more steering commands received from the wired or wireless controller in a remote mode; and\n    * a handle configured to enable a user to steer the trolling motor housing about the first axis in a local mode;\n    * causing the steering assembly to steer the trolling motor housing based on the one or more steering commands;\n    * receiving an indication to enter the local mode; and\n    * disabling the steering assembly in response to the indication to enter the local mode.\n\n13. The method of claim 12, wherein the steering assembly comprises a drive belt; and\n wherein disabling the steering assembly comprises releasing tension applied to the drive belt. \n\n14. The method of claim 13, wherein the steering assembly further comprises a tension arm configured to: \n    * apply tension to the drive belt causing the drive belt to engage a portion of the shaft in an engaged position; and\n    * release the tension applied to the drive belt in a disengaged position.\n\n15. The method of claim 12 further comprising: \n    * receiving an indication to enter the remote mode; and\n    * enabling the steering assembly in response to the indication to enter the remote mode.","(EP3699080)\nLEGAL DETAILS FOR EP3699080\nActual or expected expiration date=2040-02-19   \nLegal state=ALIVE   \nStatus=GRANTED\nEvent publication date=2020-02-19 \nEvent code=EP/APP \nEvent indicator=Pos \nEvent type=Examination events \nApplication details\nApplication country=EP EP20158228 \nApplication date=2020-02-19 \nStandardized application number=2020EP-0158228\nEvent publication date=2020-07-24 \nEvent code=EP/PUAI \nEvent type=Administrative notifications \nPUBLIC REFERENCE MADE UNDER ARTICLE 153(3) EPC TO A PUBLISHED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATION THAT HAS ENTERED THE EUROPEAN PHASE\nPublication in section i.1 EP bulletin\nORIGINAL CODE: 0009012\nEvent publication date=2020-07-24 \nEvent code=EP/STAAPB \nEvent type=Examination events \nThe application has been published\nORIGINAL 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[3,2,"Most Relevant","US9969478B2","US9969478B2","MAZIN BEN","GRANTED","REMOTE CONTROLLED BOAT SYSTEM","The invention generally relates to a remote controlled boat system. In certain embodiments, the system includes a boat having a first central processing unit operably coupled to a communication unit and a first global positioning unit operably coupled to the first central processing unit. The system also includes at least one controller configured to control the boat via remote communication with the first central processing unit via the communication unit of the boat, the controller including a second central processing unit operably coupled to a second global positioning unit.","1. A remote controlled boat system, the system comprising: \na boat comprising a first central processing unit operably coupled to a communication unit and a first global positioning unit operably coupled to the first central processing unit; and \nat least one controller configured to control the boat via remote communication with the boat, the controller comprising a second central processing unit operably coupled to a second global positioning unit \nwherein the boat is configured to operate in one of a plurality of remotely controlled operating modes based, at least in part, on input from an operator via the at least one controller, the operating modes comprising:  \na first operating mode in which the first central processing unit executes one or more instructions received from the controller via the communication unit to navigate the boat \na second operating mode in which the first central processing unit executes one or more instructions received from the controller via the communication unit to maintain a location of the boat utilizing coordinates the first central processing unit receives from the first global positioning unit; and \na third operating mode in which the first central processing unit executes one or more instructions received from the controller via the communication unit to navigate the boat to a location of the controller utilizing coordinates received from the first global positioning unit and coordinates from the second global positioning unit transmitted from the controller to the first central processing unit via the communication unit; \nwherein the boat is further configured to operate in a locally controlled operating mode, the boat comprising a local control unit onboard including at least one of a throttle controller and a steering controller for receiving physical input from an operator to control at least one of a speed and a direction of the boat, respectively, in response to operator input; and \nwherein the boat comprises couplings on a portion thereof and a pair of shoulder straps connected to the couplings to thereby form a back-pack arrangement allowing for the boat to be secured to and transported on a back of an operator. \n\n2. The system according to claim 1, wherein the boat comprises one or more handles configured such that a person can hold onto the boat while the boat is moving.\n\n3. The system according to claim 1, wherein the boat comprises one or more hook-ups configured to couple with a tow line for towing a person or object while the boat is moving.\n\n4. The system according to claim 3, wherein the object is selected from the group consisting of a surf board, a second boat, and scuba tanks.\n\n5. The system according to claim 1, wherein the boat is a submersible boat configured to travel beneath a water surface and the submersible boat further comprises an antenna that remains above the water surface.\n\n6. The system according to claim 1, wherein the boat comprises a propulsion unit.\n\n7. The system according to claim 6, wherein the propulsion unit comprises a gas motor or an electrically powered motor.\n\n8. The system according to claim 1, wherein boat comprises a storage compartment.\n\n9. The system according to claim 1, wherein communication between the controller and the boat is encrypted.\n\n10. The system according to claim 1, wherein the boat comprises an ultrasound sensor.\n\n11. The system according to claim 10, wherein the ultrasound sensor is configured for obstacle avoidance.\n\n12. The system according to claim 1, wherein the boat comprises a camera that transmits a video signal to a display screen of the controller.\n\n13. The system according to claim 12, wherein the camera is mounted in an optically clear portion beneath the boat.\n\n14. The system according to claim 12, wherein the camera is mounted on top of the boat.\n\n15. The system according to claim 1, further comprising a plurality of controllers, each configured to control the boat via remote communication with the first central processing unit via the communication unit of the boat, wherein the first central processing unit implements a priority function that determines which of the plurality of controllers has priority to remotely control the boat.\n\n16. The system according to claim 1, wherein the controller is configured to be worn by an operator.\n\n17. The system according to claim 16, wherein the controller is configured to be worn on a wrist of the operator.\n\n18. The system according to claim 1, wherein the controller further comprises a display screen.\n\n19. The system according to claim 1, wherein the first central processing unit is configured to use machine vision for automatic obstacle avoidance.\n\n20. The system according to claim 1, wherein the first global positioning unit comprises a marine map.\n\n21. The system according to claim 20, wherein the first global positioning unit transmits information from the marine map to the first central processing unit to allow automatic navigation of the boat with obstacle avoidance.\n\n22. The system according to claim 20, wherein the boat is configured to being self-righting.\n\n23. 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The steering input data includes information of an active position of the steering input manipulator ( 16) relative to the reference heading (N) and the active position of the steering input manipulator (16) determines the desired direction of travel of the vehicle (1) regardless of the orientation of the remote control unit (15) relative to the main axis (4) of the vehicle (1).","1. A remote control system for a vehicle (1), comprising: \na primary heading sensor attached to the vehicle; and  \na remote control unit comprising a steering input manipulator and a secondary heading sensor, said remote control unit being one of (1) portable by a user and (2) rotationally attached to the vehicle relative to a main axis of the vehicle, said remote control unit outputting steering input data to a steering computer that is programmed to process the steering input data into steering commands and to communicate the steering commands to a steering mechanism of the vehicle, wherein said remote control unit outputs heading information to the steering computer for synchronization with said primary heading sensor and whereby said computer uses the information for determining a desired direction of travel of the vehicle regardless of the orientation of the remote control unit relative to the main axis of the vehicle.  \n\n2. The remote control system as recited in claim 1, wherein said primary and secondary heading sensors each comprises a compass and said reference heading is correlated with magnetic north. \n\n3. The remote control system as recited in claim 2, wherein said secondary heading sensor comprises a flux gate compass. \n\n4. The remote control system as recited in claim 1, wherein said steering input manipulator comprises a joystick. \n\n5. The remote control system as recited in claim 4, wherein said steering input data includes a projected angle between the reference heading and an inclination direction of the joystick. \n\n6. The remote control system as recited in claim 5, wherein said steering input data further includes a desired relative thrust value defined by the degree of inclination from a vertical reference position of the joystick. \n\n7. The remote control system as recited in claim 1, wherein information from said secondary heading sensor is continuously compared with information from the primary heading sensor. \n\n8. The remote control system as recited in claim 1, wherein said remote control unit is adapted for wireless communication with the steering computer. \n\n9. The remote control system as recited in claim 1, wherein said vehicle is a water-going craft comprising multiple independently steerable propulsion drives. \n\n10. The remote control system as recited in claim 9, wherein said steering commands from the steering computer comprises individually computed thrust and steering angle values for each propulsion drive needed to move the craft in the desired direction of travel as indicated by the steering input manipulator. \n\n11. The remote control system as recited in claim 9, wherein said water-going craft further comprises a bow thruster assembly oriented substantially transversally to the main axis, said bow thruster assembly being directly or indirectly linked to the steering computer. \n\n12. The remote control system as recited in claim 9, wherein said water-going craft further comprises one or more rudders, said rudders being directly linked to the steering computer (12). \n\n13. The remote control system as recited in claim 9, wherein said water-going craft further comprises one or more rudders, said rudders being indirectly linked to the steering computer (12). \n\n14. The remote control system as recited in claim 1, wherein said steering input manipulator includes a substantially spherical tracking-ball. \n\n15. The remote control system as recited in claim 14, wherein said steering input data includes an angle (P) between the reference heading and the direction of rotation of the tracking-ball. \n\n16. The remote control system as recited in claim 15, wherein said steering input data further comprises a desired relative thrust value defined by the degree of rotation from a central reference position of the tracking-ball. \n\n17. A method for remotely controlling a watercraft, said method comprising: \ninputting an operator control command indicative of a desired direction of movement into a remote control device;  \ncomparing orientation of the remote control device to an environmental reference at the time of input of the operator control command;  \ndetermining an orientation of the watercraft relative to the environmental reference at the time of input of the operator control command; and  \ncomparing the orientation of the remote control device with the orientation of the watercraft, and based on said comparison, controlling movement of the watercraft in the operator input desired direction.  \n\n18. The method as recited in claim 17, wherein said environmentally based reference system is a relative correlation to magnetic north. \n\n19. The method as recited in claim 17, wherein operator manipulation of said remote control device indicates a desired direction of travel and a desired degree of thrust to be imposed on said vehicle in said desired direction. \n\n20. The method as recited in claim 19, wherein said remote control device has one of an operator manipulable (1) joy-stick input and (2) a roller-ball input. \n\n21. A vehicle remote control system having a main axis ( 1), comprising: \na primary heading sensor attached to the vehicle that generates a primary reference heading;  \na remote control steering manipulator comprising a secondary heading sensor and a steering input and that generates a user desired direction of travel heading; and  \na steering computer that receives the primary reference heading from the primary heading sensor and the user desired direction of travel heading from the remote control steering manipulator, wherein the computer compares the primary reference heading and the desired direction of travel heading, thereby determining a desired heading regardless of the orientation of the remote control steering manipulator with respect to the vehicle main axis.  \n\n22. The remote control system of claim 21, wherein each said heading sensor comprises a compass and the reference heading comprises information with respect to magnetic north. \n\n23. The remote control system of claim 22, wherein the secondary heading sensor comprises a flux gate compass. \n\n24. The remote control system of claim 21, wherein the steering input comprises a joystick. \n\n25. The remote control system of claim 21, further comprising a steering computer that controls a steering mechanism of the vehicle. \n\n26. The remote control system of claim 25, wherein the vehicle is a watercraft and the computer controls the watercraft heading. \n\n27. A method for remote controlling a vehicle heading, comprising: \ngenerating a vehicle primary heading from a heading sensor fixed to the vehicle;  \ngenerating a remote control secondary heading from a heading sensor in a remote control;  \ngenerating user steering input information from the remote control; and  \ncomparing the secondary heading and user steering input information with the primary heading to control the vehicle heading in response to the user input while correcting for changes between the primary heading and the secondary heading.  \n\n28. The method of claim 27, wherein the heading sensor fixed to the vehicle is a sensor that senses the earth's magnetic field. \n\n29. The method of claim 27, wherein the vehicle is a watercraft and the remote control is portable. \n\n30. The method of claim 27, wherein information from the steering input signal and secondary heading are sent via radio signals to a computer that synchronizes the secondary heading with the primary heading.","(US7127333)\nLEGAL DETAILS FOR US20060206244\nActual or expected expiration date=2022-11-08   \nLegal state=ALIVE   \nStatus=GRANTED\nEvent publication date=2004-05-15 \nEvent code=US/APP \nEvent indicator=Pos \nEvent type=Examination events \nApplication details\nApplication country=US US10709587 \nApplication date=2004-05-15 \nStandardized application number=2004US-10709587\nEvent publication date=2004-05-15 \nEvent code=US/EXMR \nEvent type=Administrative notifications \nUSPTO Examiner Name\nPRIMARY EXAMINER: BROADHEAD, BRIAN J\nEvent publication date=2004-05-15 \nEvent code=US/ART \nEvent type=Administrative notifications \nUSPTO Art Group\nART=3661\nEvent publication date=2004-05-15 \nEvent code=US/ENT \nEvent type=Administrative notifications \nEntity Status Set to 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[5,3,"Most Relevant","EP1448436B1","EP1448436B1","VOLVO","LAPSED","REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE","Remote control system for a vehicle (1), comprising: a) a primary heading sensor (14) fixedly attached to the vehicle (1), said primary heading sensor (14) being adapted to detect a reference heading (N); b) a remote control unit (15) comprising a steering input manipulator (16), said remote control unit (15) being either portable by a user or rotationally attached to the vehicle (1) relative to a main axis (4) of the vehicle (1), the remote control unit (1) being adapted to communicate steering input data to, c) a steering computer (12) programmed to process the steering input data into steering commands and to communicate the steering commands tq a steering mechanism (9) of the vehicle (1), wherein: d) said remote control unit (1) comprises a secondary heading sensor (19) 20 which is synchronized with said primary heading sensor (14) with respect to said reference heading, and in e) said steering input data includes information of an active position of said steering input manipulator (16) relative to the reference heading (N), said active position of the steering input manipulator (16) determining the desired direction of travel of the vehicle (1) regardless of the orientation of the remote control unit (15) relative to the main axis (4) of the vehicle (1).","1. Remote control system for a vehicle (1), comprising \n    * - a primary heading sensor (14) to be fixedly attached to the vehicle (1), said primary heading sensor (14) being adapted to detect a reference heading (N);\n    * - a remote control unit (15) comprising a steering input manipulator (16), said remote control unit (15) being portable by a user, the remote control unit (1) being adapted to communicate steering input data to\n    * - a steering computer (12) programmed to process the steering input data into steering commands and to communicate the steering commands to a steering mechanism (9) of the vehicle (1),characterized in\n    * - that said remote control unit (15) comprises a secondary heading sensor (19) which is synchronized with said primary heading sensor (14) with respect to said reference heading, and in\n    * - that said steering input data includes information of an active position of said steering input manipulator (16) relative to the reference heading (N), said active position of the steering input manipulator (16) determining the desired direction of travel of the vehicle (1) regardless of the orientation of the remote control unit (15) relative to the main axis (4) of the vehicle (1).\n\n2. Remote control system according to claim 1, characterized in that said primary and secondary heading sensors (14,19) each comprises a compass and that said reference heading (N) corresponds to-or is otherwise related to-the magnetic north pole.\n\n3. Remote control system according to claim 2, characterized in that the secondary heading sensor (19) comprises a flux gate compass.\n\n4. Remote control system according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that said steering input manipulator (16) includes a joystick.\n\n5. Remote control system according to claim 4, characterized in that the steering input data includes a projected angle (α) between the reference heading (N) and the inclination direction of the joystick (16).\n\n6. Remote control system according to claim 5, characterized in that the steering input data further includes a desired relative thrust value defined by the degree of inclination from a vertical reference position (24) of the joystick (16).\n\n7. Remote control system according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the secondary heading sensor (19) is continuously synchronized with the primary heading sensor (14).\n\n8. Remote control system according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that said remote control unit (15) is adapted for wireless communication with the steering computer (12).\n\n9. Remote control system according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that said steering input manipulator (16) includes a substantially spherical tracking-ball.\n\n10. Remote control system according to claim 9, characterized in that the steering input data includes an angle (β) between the reference heading (N) and the direction of rotation (26) of the tracking-ball (16).\n\n11. Remote control system according to claim 10, characterized in that the steering input data further includes a desired relative thrust value defined by the degree of rotation from a central reference position (27) of the tracking-ball (16).\n\n12. Water-going craft comprising multiple independently steerable propulsion drives (5, 6)\ncharacterized in that  it is provided with a remote control system according to any of the preceding claims.\n\n13. Water-going craft according to claim 12, characterized in that the steering commands from the steering computer (12) comprises individually computed thrust and steering angle values for each propulsion drive (5, 6), needed to move the craft (1) in the desired direction of travel (21) as indicated by the steering input manipulator (16).\n\n14. Water-going craft according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that the water-going craft (1) further comprises a bow thruster assembly (28) oriented substantially transversally to the main axis (4), said bow thruster assembly (28) being directly or indirectly linked to the steering computer (12).\n\n15. Water-going craft according to claim 12, 13 or 14 characterized in that the water-going craft (1) further comprises one or more rudders (32, 34), said rudders (32, 34) being directly or indirectly linked to the steering computer (12).",{"$cut":{"chars":23270,"head":"(EP1448436)\nLEGAL DETAILS FOR EP1448436\nActual or expected expiration date=2021-10-29   \nLegal state=DEAD   \nStatus=LAPSED\nEvent publication date=2002-11-08 \nEvent code=EP/APP \nEvent indicator=Pos \nEvent type=Examination events \nApplication details\nApplication country=EP EP02791121 \nApplication date=2002-11-08 \nStandardized application number=2002EP-0791121\nEvent publication date=2004-07-10 \nEvent code=EP/PUAI \nEvent type=Administrative notifications \nPUBLIC REFERENCE MADE UNDER ARTICLE 153(3) EPC TO A PUBLISHED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATION THAT HAS ENTERED THE EUROPEAN PHASE\nPublication in section i.1 EP bulletin\nORIGINAL CODE: 0009012\nEvent publication date=2004-08-25 \nEvent code=EP/A1 \nEvent 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[6,3,"Most Relevant","WO2003042036A1","WO2003042036A1","VOLVO","LAPSED","REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE","Remote control system for a vehicle (1), comprising: a) a primary heading sensor (14) fixedly attached to the vehicle (1), said primary heading sensor (14) being adapted to detect a reference heading (N); b) a remote control unit (15) comprising a steering input manipulator (16), said remote control unit (15) being either portable by a user or rotationally attached to the vehicle (1) relative to a main axis (4) of the vehicle (1), the remote control unit (1) being adapted to communicate steering input data to, c) a steering computer (12) programmed to process the steering input data into steering commands and to communicate the steering commands tq a steering mechanism (9) of the vehicle (1), wherein: d) said remote control unit (1) comprises a secondary heading sensor (19) 20 which is synchronized with said primary heading sensor (14) with respect to said reference heading, and in e) said steering input data includes information of an active position of said steering input manipulator (16) relative to the reference heading (N), said active position of the steering input manipulator (16) determining the desired direction of travel of the vehicle (1) regardless of the orientation of the remote control unit (15) relative to the main axis (4) of the vehicle (1).","1. Remote control system for a vehicle (1 ), comprising  - a primary heading sensor (14) fixedly attached to the vehicle (1 ), said primary heading sensor (14) being adapted to detect a reference heading (N);  - a remote control unit (15) comprising a steering input manipulator (16), said remote control unit (15) being either portable by a user or rotationally attached to the vehicle (1 ) relative to a main axis (4) of the vehicle (1 ), the remote control unit (1 ) being adapted to communicate steering input data to  - a steering computer (12) programmed to process the steering input data into steering commands and to communicate the steering commands to a steering mechanism (9) of the vehicle (1 ), characterized in - that said remote control unit (1 ) comprises a secondary heading sensor (19) which is synchronized with said primary heading sensor (14) with respect to said reference heading, and in  - that said steering input data includes information of an active position of said steering input manipulator (16) relative to the reference heading (N), said active position of the steering input manipulator (16) determining the desired direction of travel of the vehicle (1) regardless of the orientation of the remote control unit (15) relative to the main axis (4) of the vehicle (1 ).\n\n2. Remote control system according to claim 1 , characterized in that said primary and secondary heading sensors (14, 19) each comprises a compass and that said reference heading (N) corresponds to - or is otherwise related to - the magnetic north pole.\n\n3. Remote control system according to claim 2, characterized in that the secondary heading sensor (19) comprises a flux gate compass.\n\n4. Remote control system according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that said steering input manipulator (16) includes a joystick.\n\n5. Remote control system according to claim 4, characterized in that the steering input data includes a projected angle (α) between the reference heading (N) and the inclination direction of the joystick (16).\n\n6. Remote control system according to claim 5, characterized in that the steering input data further includes a desired relative thrust value defined by the degree of inclination from a vertical reference position (24) of the joystick (16).\n\n7. Remote control system according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the secondary heading sensor (19) is continuously synchronized with the primary heading sensor (14).\n\n8. Remote control system according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that said remote control unit (15) is adapted for wireless communication with the steering computer (12).\n\n9. Remote control system according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that said vehicle (1 ) is a water-going craft comprising multiple independently steerable propulsion drives (5, 6).\n\n10. Remote control system according to claim 9, characterized in that the steering commands from the steering computer (12) comprises individually computed thrust and steering angle values for each propulsion drive (5, 6), needed to move the craft (1 ) in the desired direction of travel (21 ) as indicated by the steering input manipulator (16).\n\n11. Remote control system according to claim 9 or 10, characterized in that the water-going craft (1 ) further comprises a bow thruster assembly (28) oriented substantially transversally to the main axis (4), said bow thruster assembly (28) being directly or indirectly linked to the steering computer (12).\n\n12. Remote control system according to claim 9, 10 or 11 , characterized in that the water-going craft (1 ) further comprises one or more rudders (32, 34), said rudders (32, 34) being directly or indirectly linked to the steering computer (12).\n\n13. Remote control system according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that said steering input manipulator (16) includes a substantially spherical tracking-ball.\n\n14. Remote control system according to claim 13, characterized in that the steering input data includes an angle (β) between the reference heading (N) and the direction of rotation (26) of the tracking-ball (16).\n\n15. Remote control system according to claim 14, characterized in that the steering input data further includes a desired relative thrust value defined by the degree of rotation from a central reference position (27) of the tracking- ball (16).","(WO200342036)\nLEGAL DETAILS FOR WO03/42036\nActual or expected expiration date=2005-05-16   \nLegal state=DEAD   \nStatus=LAPSED\nEvent publication date=2002-11-08 \nEvent code=WO/APP \nEvent indicator=Pos \nEvent type=Examination events \nApplication details\nApplication country=WO WOSE0202042 \nApplication date=2002-11-08 \nStandardized application number=2002WO-SE02042\nEvent publication date=2003-05-22 \nEvent code=WO/A1 \nEvent type=Examination events \nPublished application with search report\nPublication country=WO \nPublication number=WO03042036 \nPublication stage Code=A1 \nPublication date=2003-05-22 \nStandardized publication number=WO200342036\nEvent publication date=2003-05-22 \nEvent code=WO/AK \nEvent indicator=Pos \nEvent 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state=EP\nLEGAL DETAILS FOR DESIGNATED STATE JP\nActual or expected expiration date=2006-05-30   \nLegal state=DEAD   \nStatus=LAPSED\nCorresponding cc: \nDesignated or member state=JP\nEvent publication date=2006-05-30 \nEvent code=WO/NENP \nEvent type=Event indicating Not In Force \nNon-entry into the national phase\nCorresponding cc: \nDesignated or member state=JP\nEvent publication date=2006-05-30 \nEvent code=WO/WWW \nEvent indicator=Neg \nEvent type=Event indicating Not In Force \nWipo information: withdrawn in national office\nCorresponding cc: \nDesignated or member state=JP\nLEGAL DETAILS FOR DESIGNATED STATE US\nActual or expected expiration date=2007-11-08   \nLegal state=DEAD   \nStatus=EXPIRED\nCorresponding cc: \nDesignated or member state=US Corresponding appl: US10709587\nEvent publication date=2004-05-15 \nEvent code=WO/WWE \nEvent indicator=Pos \nEvent type=Entry into national phase \nWipo information: entry into national phase\nCorresponding cc: \nDesignated or member state=US\nEvent publication date=2006-09-14 \nEvent code=WO/WWP \nEvent indicator=Pos \nEvent type=Examination events \nWipo information: published in national office\nCorresponding cc: \nDesignated or member state=US\nEvent publication date=2007-11-08 \nEvent code=US/EEDL \nEvent indicator=Neg \nEvent type=Event indicating Not In Force \nPending application likely abandoned\nCorresponding cc: \nDesignated or member state=US\nEvent publication date=2018-04-18 \nEvent code=US/STCHG \nPatent Status changed by the national office\nCorresponding cc: \nDesignated or member state=US","Arvidsson Lennart","2001-11-16","2002-11-08","2003-05-22","WO2002SE2042A","G05D00010033 | G05D00010016","G05D000100","WO2003042036A1 | AT464227T | DE60236013D1 | EP1448436A1 | EP1448436B1 | SE200103812A | SE200103812D0 | SE200103812L | SE521051C2 | US20060206244A1 | US7127333B2","WO2003042036A1 | SE200103812A | SE521051C2 | EP1448436A1 | AU2002363624A1 | US20060206244A1 | US7127333B2 | EP1448436B1 | 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[7,4,"Relevant","US10259555B2","US10259555B2","BRUNSWICK","GRANTED","METHODS FOR CONTROLLING MOVEMENT OF A MARINE VESSEL NEAR AN OBJECT","A method for controlling movement of a marine vessel near an object includes accepting a signal representing a desired movement of the marine vessel from a joystick. A sensor senses a shortest distance between the object and the marine vessel and a direction of the object with respect to the marine vessel. A controller compares the desired movement of the marine vessel with the shortest distance and the direction. Based on the comparison, the controller selects whether to command the marine propulsion system to generate thrust to achieve the desired movement, or alternatively whether to command the marine propulsion system to generate thrust to achieve a modified movement that ensures the marine vessel maintains at least a predetermined range from the object. The marine propulsion system then generates thrust to achieve the desired movement or the modified movement, as commanded.","1. A method for controlling movement of a marine vessel near an object, the marine vessel being propelled by thrust generated by a marine propulsion system according to commands from a controller, the method comprising: \naccepting, with the controller, a signal representing a desired movement of the marine vessel from a desired movement operational section; \nresolving the desired movement of the marine vessel into a target linear thrust and a target moment about a preselected point on the marine vessel; \ndetermining a magnitude and a direction of a thrust vector of the marine propulsion system that will result in achievement of the target linear thrust and the target moment about the preselected point on the marine vessel; \nsensing, with a sensor, a shortest distance between the object and the marine vessel and a direction of the object with respect to the marine vessel; and \nwith the controller, comparing the shortest distance between the object and the marine vessel to a predetermined range; \nwherein in response to the marine vessel being within the predetermined range of the object, the controller automatically nullifies any vector components of the thrust vector that would otherwise cause net thrust in the direction of the object. \n\n2. The method of claim 1, wherein in response to the marine vessel being within the predetermined range of the object, the controller automatically nullifies any vector components of the thrust vector that would otherwise cause the marine vessel to yaw such that any portion of the marine vessel would not maintain the predetermined range from the object.\n\n3. The method of claim 2, wherein in response to the marine vessel being beyond the predetermined range of the object, the method comprises generating the thrust vector that will result in achievement of the target linear thrust and the target moment about the preselected point on the marine vessel.\n\n4. The method of claim 2, wherein in response to the marine vessel being within the predetermined range of the object, the method further comprises generating any vector components of the thrust vector that do not cause net thrust in the direction of the object.\n\n5. The method of claim 3, further comprising generating thrust that will result in achievement of the target linear thrust and the target moment about the preselected point on the marine vessel as long as the marine vessel is beyond the predetermined range of the object, and meanwhile continuing to sense the shortest distance between the object and the marine vessel and continuing to compare the shortest distance to the predetermined range.\n\n6. The method of claim 1, further comprising generating net thrust in a direction that is opposite the direction of the object in response to the marine vessel coming within a given distance of the predetermined range from the object.\n\n7. The method of claim 6, further comprising determining a magnitude of net thrust in the opposite direction based on a speed at which the marine propulsion system was operating as the marine vessel came within the given distance of the predetermined range from the object.\n\n8. The method of claim 6, further comprising generating net thrust in the opposite direction for a period of time that depends on a momentum of the marine vessel as the marine vessel came within the given distance of the predetermined range from the object.\n\n9. The method of claim 6, further comprising generating net thrust in the opposite direction in response to the marine vessel coming within the given distance of the predetermined range from the object, even when no signal from the desired movement operational section is received.\n\n10. The method of claim 1, further comprising confirming that the marine propulsion system is operating in a given mode before automatically nullifying any vector components of the thrust vector that would otherwise cause net thrust in the direction of the object.\n\n11. The method of claim 1, further comprising confirming that the marine propulsion system is operating below a predetermined speed threshold before automatically nullifying any vector components of the thrust vector that would otherwise cause net thrust in the direction of the object.\n\n12. A method for controlling movement of a marine vessel near an object, the marine vessel being propelled by thrust generated by a marine propulsion system, the method comprising: \naccepting, with a controller, a signal representing a desired movement of the marine vessel from a joystick; \nsensing, with a sensor, a shortest distance between the object and the marine vessel and a direction of the object with respect to the marine vessel; \nwith the controller, comparing the desired movement of the marine vessel with the shortest distance and the direction; \nbased on the comparison, selecting with the controller whether to command the marine propulsion system to generate thrust to achieve the desired movement, or alternatively whether to command the marine propulsion system to generate thrust to achieve a modified movement that ensures the marine vessel maintains at least a predetermined range from the object; and \ngenerating thrust with the marine propulsion system to achieve the desired movement or the modified movement, as commanded. \n\n13. The method of claim 12, further comprising: \nresolving the desired movement of the marine vessel into a target linear thrust and a target moment about a preselected point on the marine vessel; \ndetermining a magnitude and a direction of a thrust vector of the marine propulsion system that will result in achievement of the target linear thrust and the target moment about the preselected point on the marine vessel; and \nwith the controller, comparing the shortest distance between the object and the marine vessel to the predetermined range; \nwherein in response to the marine vessel being within the predetermined range of the object, the controller automatically nullifies any vector components of the thrust vector that would otherwise cause net thrust in the direction of the object and automatically nullifies any vector components of the thrust vector that would otherwise cause the marine vessel to yaw such that any portion of the marine vessel would not maintain the predetermined range from the object. \n\n14. The method of claim 13, wherein in response to the marine vessel being beyond the predetermined range of the object, the method comprises generating the thrust vector that will result in achievement of the target linear thrust and the target moment about the preselected point on the marine vessel.\n\n15. The method of claim 13, wherein in response to the marine vessel being within the predetermined range of the object, the method further comprises generating any vector components of the thrust vector that do not cause net thrust in the direction of the object.\n\n16. The method of claim 13, further comprising generating net thrust in a direction that is opposite the direction of the object in response to the marine vessel coming within a given distance of the predetermined range from the object.\n\n17. The method of claim 16, further comprising determining a magnitude of net thrust in the opposite direction and a period of time for which to generate net thrust in the opposite direction based on a speed at which the marine propulsion system was operating as the marine vessel came within the given distance of the predetermined range from the object.\n\n18. The method of claim 12, further comprising confirming that the marine propulsion system is operating in a given mode before generating thrust with the marine propulsion system to achieve the modified movement.\n\n19. The method of claim 18, wherein the given mode is a joysticking mode.\n\n20. The method of claim 12, further comprising selecting one of a plurality of sensors with which to sense the shortest distance and the direction based on a previously saved actual distance between the object and the marine vessel.","(US10259555)\nLEGAL DETAILS FOR US20180057132\nActual or expected expiration date=2037-07-01   \nLegal state=ALIVE   \nStatus=GRANTED\nEvent publication date=2016-08-25 \nEvent code=US/APP \nEvent indicator=Pos \nEvent type=Examination events \nApplication details\nApplication country=US US15246681 \nApplication date=2016-08-25 \nStandardized application number=2016US-15246681\nEvent publication date=2016-08-25 \nEvent code=US/EXMR \nEvent type=Administrative notifications \nUSPTO Examiner Name\nPRIMARY EXAMINER: HOLWERDA, STEPHEN\nEvent publication date=2016-08-25 \nEvent code=US/ART \nEvent type=Administrative notifications \nUSPTO Art Group\nART=3664\nEvent publication date=2016-08-25 \nEvent code=US/DK \nEvent type=Examination events \nAttorney Docket Number\nDocket Nbr: 1636-00929\nEvent publication date=2016-08-25 \nEvent code=US/CUST \nEvent type=Examination events \nAttorney/Agent Customer Number\nCustomer Nbr: 11787\nEvent publication date=2016-08-25 \nEvent code=US/ENT \nEvent type=Administrative notifications \nEntity Status Set to Undiscounted\nBusiness Entity Status: UNDISCOUNTED\nEvent publication date=2016-08-25 \nEvent code=US/AIA \nEvent type=Administrative notifications \nFirst Inventor File Indicated:\nAIA=Yes\nEvent publication date=2016-08-25 \nEvent code=US/PGPNP \nEvent type=Administrative notifications \nPGPubs nonPub Request\nEvent publication date=2016-08-25 \nEvent code=US/DISCSEF \nEvent type=OAI \nElectronic Information Disclosure Statement\nEvent publication date=2016-08-25 \nEvent code=US/PTARDY \nEvent indicator=Pos \nEvent type=Examination events \nPatent Term Adjustment - Ready for Examination\nEvent publication date=2016-08-25 \nEvent code=US/IDS \nEvent type=Examination events \nEvent type=OAI \nInformation Disclosure Statement Filed\nEvent publication date=2016-08-25 \nEvent code=US/ENT \nEvent type=Administrative notifications \nEntity Status Set to Undiscounted\nEvent publication date=2016-09-07 \nEvent code=US/APPFILEREC \nEvent type=Administrative notifications \nEvent type=OAO \nFiling Receipt\nEvent publication date=2016-10-05 \nEvent code=US/DOCK \nEvent indicator=Pos \nEvent type=Examination events \nCase Docketed to Examiner\nEvent publication date=2016-10-27 \nEvent code=US/AS \nEvent type=Change of name or address \nEvent type=Reassignment \nAssignment\nOWNER: BRUNSWICK CORPORATION, ILLINOIS\nASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST ASSIGNORS:WARD, AARON J. 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[8,4,"Relevant","JP6390762B2","JP6390762B2","BRUNSWICK","GRANTED","A METHOD TO CONTROL THE EXERCISE|MOVEMENT OF THE SHIP OF THE OBJECT VICINITY","PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a marine vessel propulsion system achieving the desired movement of a marine vessel as instructed by a vessel movement command signal from a controller near an object.SOLUTION: A method for controlling movement of a marine vessel near an object is provided that comprises: accepting, with a controller 24, a signal representing a desired movement of a marine vessel 10 from a desired movement operational section; resolving, with the controller, the desired movement of the marine vessel into a target linear thrust and a target moment; determining, with the controller, a magnitude and a direction of a thrust vector of the marine propulsion system that will result in achievement of the target linear thrust and the target moment; sensing, with sensors 72, 74, 76, 78, a shortest distance between an object O and the marine vessel and a direction of the object with respect to the marine vessel; and with the controller, comparing the shortest distance between the object and the marine vessel with a predetermined range; and with the controller, in response to the marine vessel being within the predetermined range of the object, automatically nullifying any vector components of the thrust vector that would otherwise cause net thrust in the direction of the object.",{"$cut":{"chars":16496,"head":"1. It is a method for controlling the exercise\nmovement of the ship of the object vicinity,\n Comprising: \n The said ship is propel\npromoted by the thrust produced\ngenerated by a ship propulsion system, \n The said method, \n The step of receiving the signal which represents with a controller the exercise\nmovement of a request of the said ship from the control stick operated manually, \n The step which senses the shortest distance between the said object and the said ship, and the direction of the said object with respect to the said ship by a sensor, \n The step of comparing the exercise\nmovement of the said request of the said ship with the said shortest distance and the said direction by the said controller, \n Based on the said comparison, by the said controller, with respect to the said ship propulsion system, \n On whether it commands to produce\ngenerate the thrust for achieving the exercise\nmovement of the said request, and an alternative target, \n The step which selects whether it commands to produce\ngenerate the thrust for achieving the corrected exercise\nmovement which guarantees that the said ship maintains the predetermined range at least from the said object with respect to the said ship propulsion system, \n The step which produces\ngenerates the thrust for achieving an exercise\nmovement or the exercise\nmovement corrected as above of the said request by the said ship propulsion system as commanded, \n The step of confirming the said ship propulsion system operate\nmoving in control stick mode before producing\ngenerating a thrust for the said ship propulsion system to achieve the exercise\nmovement corrected as above, \n A method provided with these. \n\n2. It is a method for controlling the exercise\nmovement of the ship of the object vicinity,\n Comprising: \n The said ship is propel\npromoted by the thrust produced\ngenerated by a ship propulsion system, \n The said method, \n The step of receiving the signal which represents with a controller the exercise\nmovement of a request of the said ship from the control stick operated manually, \n The step which senses the shortest distance between the said object and the said ship, and the direction of the said object with respect to the said ship by a sensor, \n The step which selects one of several sensors which sense the said shortest distance and the said direction based on an actual distance preserve\nsaved before between the said object and the said ships, \n The step of comparing the exercise\nmovement of the said request of the said ship with the said shortest distance and the said direction by the said controller, \n Based on the said comparison, by the said controller, with respect to the said ship propulsion system, \n On whether it commands to produce\ngenerate the thrust for achieving the exercise\nmovement of the said request, and an alternative target, \n The step which selects whether it commands to produce\ngenerate the thrust for achieving the corrected exercise\nmovement which guarantees that the said ship maintains the predetermined range at least from the said object with respect to the said ship propulsion system, \n The step which produces\ngenerates the thrust for achieving an exercise\nmovement or the exercise\nmovement corrected as above of the said request by the said ship propulsion system as commanded, \n A method provided with these. \n\n3. The method of Claim 1 which further comprises the step which selects one of several sensors which sense the said shortest distance and the said direction based on an actual distance preserve\nsaved before between the said object and the said ships.\n\n4. The step which decomposes\ndisassembles the exercise\nmovement of the said request of the said ship into the target moment centering on the point selected before the said target linear thrust and ship top,\n The step which determines the magnitude\nsize and direction of a thrust vector of the said ship propulsion system which bring about achievement of the said target moment centering on the point preselected [ on the said target linear thrust and the said ship / said ], \n The step of comparing"}},"(JP6390762)\nLEGAL DETAILS FOR JP2018030571\nActual or expected expiration date=2037-06-26   \nLegal state=ALIVE   \nStatus=GRANTED\nEvent publication date=2017-06-26 \nEvent code=JP/APP \nEvent indicator=Pos \nEvent type=Examination events \nApplication details\nApplication country=JP JP2017124673 \nApplication date=2017-06-26 \nStandardized application number=2017JP-0124673\nEvent publication date=2017-12-26 \nEvent code=JP/A521 \nEvent type=Restitution or restoration \nEvent type=Corrections \nWritten amendment\nEffective date of the event=2017-12-26 \nJAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: A523\nEvent publication date=2018-03-01 \nEvent code=JP/A \nEvent type=Examination events \nPublished application\nPublication country=JP \nPublication number=JP2018030571 \nPublication stage Code=A \nPublication date=2018-03-01 \nStandardized publication number=JP2018030571\nEvent publication date=2018-03-06 \nEvent code=JP/A131 \nEvent indicator=Neg \nEvent type=Examination events \nNotification of reasons for refusal\nEffective date of the event=2018-03-06 \nJAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: A131\nEvent publication date=2018-05-18 \nEvent code=JP/A521 \nEvent type=Restitution or restoration \nEvent type=Corrections \nWritten amendment\nEffective date of the event=2018-05-18 \nJAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: A523\nEvent publication date=2018-07-17 \nEvent code=JP/TRDD \nEvent indicator=Pos \nEvent type=Administrative notifications \nTrial decision date\nEvent publication date=2018-07-24 \nEvent code=JP/A01 \nEvent indicator=Pos \nEvent type=Event indicating In Force \nWritten decision to grant a patent or to grant a registration (utility model)\nEffective date of the event=2018-07-24 \nJAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: A01\nEvent publication date=2018-08-09 \nEvent code=JP/A61 \nEvent indicator=Pos \nEvent type=Event indicating In Force \nFirst payment of annual fees (during grant procedure)\nEffective date of the event=2018-08-06 \nJAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: A61\nEvent publication date=2018-08-31 \nEvent code=JP/R150 \nEvent indicator=Pos \nEvent type=Event indicating In Force \nCERTIFICATE OF PATENT OR REGISTRATION OF UTILITY MODEL\nJAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: R150\nEvent publication date=2018-09-19 \nEvent code=JP/B2 \nEvent indicator=Pos \nEvent type=Event indicating In Force \nPublished granted patent (Second level)  from 01-03-1996 onwards (Published examined patent application (Second level) 1971-1996)\nPublication country=JP \nPublication number=JP6390762 \nPublication stage Code=B2 \nPublication date=2018-09-19 \nStandardized publication number=JP6390762\nEvent publication date=2021-07-30 \nEvent code=JP/R250 \nEvent indicator=Pos \nEvent type=Payment or non-payment notifications \nEvent type=Restitution or restoration \nReceipt of annual fees\nJAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: R250","Ward Aaron J | Lemancik Michael J","2016-08-25","2017-06-26","2018-09-19","JP2017124673A","B63H002121 | B63B007910 | B63B007940 | B63H0021213 | B63H002542 | G05D00010206 | G08G000302 | B63H2020003 | B63H2021216","B63H002122 | B63H002502 | B63H002542","JP06390762B2 | CA2976204A1 | JP2018030571A | US10259555B2 | US20180057132A1","US20180057132A1 | CA2976204A1 | JP2018030571A | JP06390762B2 | US10259555B2","JP06390762B2 | CA2976204A1 | JP2018030571A | US10259555B2 | US20180057132A1"]
[9,5,"Relevant","US8795012B2","US8795012B2","YAMAHA MOTOR","GRANTED","OUTBOARD MOTOR TILT MOVEMENT INTERRUPTION DEVICE, OUTBOARD MOTOR, MARINE VESSEL PROPULSION APPARATUS, AND MARINE VESSEL","In an outboard motor tilt movement interruption device, when a tilt-up stop condition is established by a presence of an obstacle in a tilt-up movement range of an outboard motor and the obstacle and the outboard motor are equal to or less than a predetermined distance from each other, a circuit arranged to actuate a tilt device is cut off by an ON/OFF switch. On the other hand, when the tilt-up stop condition is not established, the circuit is connected. When the tilt-up stop condition is established during an operation of the ON/OFF switch, the circuit is cut off, and tilt-up of the outboard motor is stopped. Thereafter, when the tilt-up stop condition becomes canceled, the circuit is connected and tilt-up of the outboard motor is restarted.","1. An outboard motor tilt movement interruption device arranged to interrupt a tilt-up movement of an outboard motor by interfering with an operation of a tilt device arranged to tilt up the outboard motor by turning the outboard motor around a tilt shaft in response to an operation of a tilt-up operation switch, comprising: \nan ON/OFF switch disposed in a circuit arranged to actuate the tilt device, the ON/OFF switch arranged to stop tilt-up of the outboard motor by cutting off the circuit when a tilt-up stop condition including a condition that an obstacle is present in a tilt-up movement range of the outboard motor and the obstacle and the outboard motor are equal to or less than a predetermined distance from each other is established during the operation of the tilt-up operation switch, the ON/OFF switch arranged to restart tilt-up of the outboard motor by connecting the circuit when the tilt-up stop condition becomes canceled after a stop of tilt-up; wherein \nthe ON/OFF switch includes a first switch arranged to be turned off when the obstacle is present in the tilt-up movement range of the outboard motor, the first switch arranged to be turned on when no obstacle is in the tilt-up movement range, and a second switch connected in parallel to the first switch, the second switch arranged to be turned off when a tilt position of the outboard motor is between a tilt upper limit position and a tilt interruption position set within the tilt-up movement range, the second switch arranged to be turned on when the tilt position does not reach the tilt interruption position. \n\n2. The outboard motor tilt movement interruption device according to claim 1, wherein the ON/OFF switch is connected in series to a transmission circuit including a transmission path of a tilt-up command to be supplied to the tilt device in response to the operation of the tilt-up operation switch.\n\n3. The outboard motor tilt movement interruption device according to claim 1, wherein the ON/OFF switch is connected in series to a power supply circuit including a power supply path of the tilt device.\n\n4. A marine vessel propulsion apparatus comprising: \nan outboard motor including a tilt device arranged to tilt up the outboard motor by turning the outboard motor around a tilt shaft; \na tilt-up operation switch arranged to be operated by an operator to actuate the tilt device to tilt up the outboard motor by turning the outboard motor around the tilt shaft; and \nthe outboard motor tilt movement interruption device according to  claim 1.\n\n5. A marine vessel comprising: \na hull; and \nthe marine vessel propulsion apparatus according to  claim 4 provided on the hull.\n\n6. An outboard motor comprising: \na tilt device arranged to tilt up the outboard motor by turning the outboard motor around a tilt shaft according to an operation of a tilt-up operation switch; and \na control unit programmed to output a tilt-up execution signal to actuate the tilt device and tilt up the outboard motor when the tilt-up operation switch is operated and a tilt-up stop condition is not established, the control unit programmed not to output the tilt-up execution signal even when the tilt-up operation switch is operated if the tilt-up stop condition is established; \na first switch connected to the control unit, the first switch arranged to turn into a first state when an obstacle is present in a tilt-up movement range of the outboard motor, the first switch arranged to turn into a second state when no obstacle is present in the tilt-up movement range; and \na second switch connected to the control unit, the second switch arranged to turn into a third state when a tilt position of the outboard motor is between a tilt upper limit position and a tilt interruption position set within the tilt-up movement range, the second switch arranged to turn into a fourth state when the tilt position does not reach the tilt interruption position; wherein \nthe tilt-up stop condition includes a condition that the first switch is in the first state and the second switch is in the third state. \n\n7. The outboard motor according to claim 6, wherein the outboard motor is arranged to stop tilting up when an output of the tilt-up execution signal from the control unit is stopped according to establishment of the tilt-up stop condition during the operation of the tilt-up operation switch, and the outboard motor is arranged to restart tilt-up when the tilt-up stop condition becomes canceled and the output of the tilt-up execution signal from the control unit is restarted after the stop of tilt-up.\n\n8. The outboard motor according to claim 6, wherein the tilt-up stop condition includes a condition that an obstacle is present in a tilt-up movement range of the outboard motor and the obstacle and the outboard motor are equal to or less than a predetermined distance from each other.\n\n9. A marine vessel propulsion apparatus comprising: \nboard motor according to  claim 6; and\na tilt-up operation switch arranged to be operated by an operator to tilt up the outboard motor by turning the outboard motor around the tilt shaft by actuating the tilt device. \n\n10. A marine vessel comprising: \na hull; and \nthe marine vessel propulsion apparatus according to  claim 9 provided on the hull.\n\n11. A marine vessel propulsion apparatus comprising: \nan outboard motor including a tilt device arranged to tilt up the outboard motor by turning the outboard motor around a tilt shaft; \na tilt-up operation switch arranged to be operated by an operator to tilt up the outboard motor by turning the outboard motor around the tilt shaft by actuating the tilt device; and \na control unit programmed to output a tilt-up execution signal to actuate the tilt device and tilt up the outboard motor when the tilt-up operation switch is operated and a tilt-up stop condition is not established, the control unit programmed not to output the tilt-up execution signal to the outboard motor even when the tilt-up operation switch is operated if the tilt-up stop condition is established; wherein \nthe marine vessel propulsion apparatus is arranged to stop tilting-up of the outboard motor when an output of the tilt-up execution signal from the control unit is stopped according to establishment of the tilt-up stop condition during the operation of the tilt-up operation switch, and the marine vessel propulsion apparatus is arranged to restart tilt-up of the outboard motor when the tilt-up stop condition becomes canceled and the output of the tilt-up execution signal from the control unit is accordingly restarted after the stop of tilting-up. \n\n12. The marine vessel propulsion apparatus according to claim 11, further comprising an output adjusting operation unit arranged to be operated by an operator to adjust the output of the outboard motor, wherein the control unit is installed inside the output adjusting operation unit.\n\n13. The marine vessel propulsion apparatus according to claim 11, wherein the tilt-up stop condition includes a condition that an obstacle is present in a tilt-up movement range of the outboard motor and the obstacle and the outboard motor are equal to or less than a predetermined distance from each other.\n\n14. The marine vessel propulsion apparatus according to claim 11, further comprising: \na first switch connected to the control unit, the first switch arranged to turn into a first state when an obstacle is present in a tilt-up movement range of the outboard motor, the first switch arranged to turn into a second state when no obstacle is present in the tilt-up movement range; and \na second switch connected to the control unit, the second switch arranged to turn into a third state when a tilt position of the outboard motor is between a tilt upper limit position and a tilt interruption position set within the tilt-up movement range, the second switch arranged to turn into a fourth state when the tilt position does not reach the tilt interruption position, wherein \nthe tilt-up stop condition includes a condition that the first switch is in the first state and the second switch is in the third state. \n\n15. The marine vessel propulsion apparatus according to claim 11, further comprising: \na proximity sensor connected to the control unit, the proximity sensor arranged to detect whether the outboard motor and an obstacle are equal to or less than a predetermined distance from each other, wherein \nthe tilt-up stop condition includes a condition that the proximity sensor has detected that the outboard motor and the obstacle are equal to or less than the predetermined distance from each other. \n\n16. A marine vessel comprising: \na hull; and \nthe marine vessel propulsion apparatus according to  claim 11 provided on the hull.","(US8795012)\nLEGAL DETAILS FOR US20120077395\nActual or expected expiration date=2032-08-16   \nLegal state=ALIVE   \nStatus=GRANTED\nEvent publication date=2011-09-21 \nEvent code=US/APP \nEvent indicator=Pos \nEvent type=Examination events \nApplication details\nApplication country=US US13238099 \nApplication date=2011-09-21 \nStandardized application number=2011US-13238099\nEvent publication date=2011-09-21 \nEvent code=US/EXMR \nEvent type=Administrative notifications \nUSPTO Examiner Name\nPRIMARY EXAMINER: VENNE, DANIEL V\nEvent publication date=2011-09-21 \nEvent code=US/ART \nEvent type=Administrative notifications \nUSPTO Art Group\nART=3617\nEvent publication date=2011-09-21 \nEvent code=US/ENT \nEvent type=Administrative notifications \nEntity Status Set to Undiscounted\nBusiness Entity Status: UNDISCOUNTED\nEvent publication date=2011-09-21 \nEvent code=US/AIA \nEvent type=Administrative notifications \nFirst Inventor File Indicated:\nAIA=No\nEvent publication date=2011-09-21 \nEvent code=US/DK \nEvent type=Examination events \nAttorney Docket Number\nDocket Nbr: 90606.930/AI\nEvent publication date=2011-09-21 \nEvent code=US/CUST \nEvent type=Examination events \nAttorney/Agent Customer Number\nCustomer Nbr: 54071\nEvent publication date=2011-09-21 \nEvent code=US/DISCSEF \nEvent type=OAI \nElectronic Information Disclosure Statement\nEvent publication date=2011-09-21 \nEvent code=US/IDS \nEvent type=Examination events \nEvent type=OAI \nInformation Disclosure Statement Filed\nEvent publication date=2011-09-21 \nEvent code=US/AS \nEvent type=Change of name or address \nEvent type=Reassignment \nAssignment\nOWNER: YAMAHA HATSUDOKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA, JAPAN\nASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST ASSIGNORS:OOISHI, MORIHIRO IHARA, HIROHIDE MOUE, TAKAYUKI SIGNING DATES FROM 20110724 TO 20110725 REEL/FRAME:026940/0240\nEvent publication date=2011-10-05 \nEvent code=US/APPFILEREC \nEvent type=Administrative notifications \nEvent type=OAO \nFiling Receipt\nEvent publication date=2012-03-29 \nEvent code=US/A1 \nEvent type=Examination events \nApplication published\nPublication country=US \nPublication number=US20120077395 \nPublication stage Code=A1 \nPublication date=2012-03-29 \nStandardized publication number=US20120077395\nEvent publication date=2012-03-29 \nEvent code=US/PGPUBN \nEvent indicator=Pos \nEvent type=Examination events \nEvent type=OAO \nPG-Pub Issue Notification\nEvent publication date=2012-04-03 \nEvent code=US/DOCK \nEvent indicator=Pos \nEvent type=Examination events \nCase Docketed to Examiner\nEvent publication date=2012-08-16 \nEvent code=US/DOCK \nEvent indicator=Pos \nEvent type=Examination events \nCase Docketed to Examiner\nEvent publication date=2013-10-09 \nEvent code=US/CTNF \nEvent type=Examination events \nEvent type=OA \nEvent type=OAO \nNon-Final Rejection\nEvent publication date=2013-10-17 \nEvent code=US/112NF \nEvent indicator=Neg \nEvent type=Examination events \nNon-final rejection reason 112 - 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[10,5,"Relevant","JP2012071757A","JP2012071757A","YAMAHA MOTOR","LAPSED","THE TILTING OPERATION|MOVEMENT DISCONTINUATION APPARATUS FOR OUTBOARD MOTORS, AN OUTBOARD MOTOR, A SHIP PROPULSION APPARATUS, AND A SHIP","PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To interrupt tilt-up operation of an outboard motor before an obstacle when the obstacle exists in a tilt-up operation range, and to restart the tilt-up operation of the outboard motor after the obstacle is removed. \n\nSOLUTION: When an obstacle exists in a tilt-up operation range of an outboard motor, the obstacle and the outboard motor come close to each other at a distance not larger than a predetermined value, and thereby a tilt-up stop condition is established, a circuit for actuating a PTT device 22 is disconnected by a first switch 36 and a second switch 37. When the tilt-up stop condition is not established, the circuit is connected. When the tilt-up stop condition is established while the operation of an up-switch 32 continues, the circuit for actuating the PTT device 22 is disconnected, and the tilt up of the outboard motor is stopped. Thereafter, when the establishment of the tilt-up stop condition fails, the circuit for actuating the PTT device 22 is connected and the tilt up of the outboard motor is restarted.","1. It is an apparatus which intervenes in the operation\nmovement of the tilting apparatus which is made to rotate an outboard motor and is tilted up to the circumference of a tilting axis\nshaft according to operation of a tilting up operation switch, and interrupts the tilting up operation\nmovement of the said outboard motor,\n Comprising: \n It arrange\npositions in the circuit for operating the said tilting apparatus, \n The tilting up operation\nmovement range of the said outboard motor has an obstruction, \n And the said circuit will be cut\ndisconnected if the tilting up stop condition included in formation conditions is satisfied [ that the obstruction and said outboard motor are approaching the following predetermined distance and ], \n If the said tilting up stop condition is not satisfied and the tilting up stop condition of the said outboard motor is satisfied during the continuation of operation of the said tilting up operation switch by connecting the said circuit, tilting up of the said outboard motor will stop, \n The ON/OFF switch comprised so that tilting up of the said outboard motor might be restarted, if the said tilting up stop condition became abortive after that, \n The tilting operation\nmovement discontinuation apparatus for outboard motors containing these. \n\n2. The tilting operation\nmovement discontinuation apparatus for outboard motors of Claim 1 currently connected in series by the circuit in which the said ON/OFF switch forms the transmission path of the tilting up instruction\ncommand given to the said tilting apparatus according to operation of the said tilting up operation switch.\n\n3. The tilting operation\nmovement discontinuation apparatus for outboard motors of Claim 1 currently connected in series by the circuit in which the said ON/OFF switch forms the feed route of the said tilting apparatus.\n\n4. When the said ON/OFF switch has an obstruction in the tilting up operation\nmovement range of the said outboard motor, it interrupts\nblocks,\n The 1st switch conduct\nelectrically_connected when there is no obstruction in the said tilting up operation\nmovement range, \n It connects parallelly with respect to this 1st switch, \n It interrupts\nblocks, when the tilting position of the said outboard motor is from the tilting discontinuation position set in the said tilting up operation\nmovement range before a tilting upper limit position, \n The tilting operation\nmovement discontinuation apparatus for outboard motors as described in any one of Claims 1-3 including the 2nd switch conduct\nelectrically_connected when the said tilting position has not arrived at the said tilting discontinuation position. \n\n5. The proximity sensor comprised so that it might detect whether the said outboard motor and the obstruction are approaching the following predetermined distance is included further,\n The said ON/OFF switch will interrupt\nblock, if the said proximity sensor detects the said thing [ approaching the following predetermined distance ] in the said outboard motor and an obstruction, \n The tilting operation\nmovement discontinuation apparatus for outboard motors as described in any one of Claims 1-3 comprised so that it may be conduct\nelectrically_connected, if the said outboard motor and an obstruction does not detect [ the said proximity sensor ] the said thing [ approaching the following predetermined distance ]. \n\n6. The outboard motor which has a tilting apparatus which is made to rotate an outboard motor and is tilted up to the circumference of a tilting axis\nshaft,\n The tilting up operation switch comprised so that an operator might operate in order to operate the said tilting apparatus, to rotate the said outboard motor to the circumference of the said tilting axis\nshaft and to tilt it up, \n The ship propulsion apparatus containing the tilting operation\nmovement discontinuation apparatus for outboard motors as described in any one of Claims 1-5. \n\n7. Ship body,\n The ship containing the ship propulsion apparatus of Claim 6 with which the said ship body was equipped. \n\n8. The tilting apparatus which is made to rotate an outboard motor and is tilted up to the circumference of a tilting axis\nshaft according to operation of a tilting up operation switch,\n The said tilting up operation switch is operated, \n And when the tilting up stop condition is not satisfied, the tilting up execution signal for operating the said tilting apparatus and tilting up the said outboard motor is output, \n If the said tilting up stop condition is satisfied, and the said tilting up execution signal is not output even if the said tilting up operation switch is operated, but the said tilting up stop condition is satisfied during the continuation of operation of the said tilting up operation switch, the output of the said tilting up execution signal will be stopped, \n The 1st control unit programmed so that the output of the said tilting up execution signal might be restarted when the said tilting up stop condition became abortive after that, \n The outboard motor containing these. \n\n9. The outboard motor of Claim 8 including that an obstruction has the said tilting up stop condition in the tilting up operation\nmovement range of the said outboard motor, and the obstruction and said outboard motor are approaching the following predetermined distance.\n\n10. The 1st switch which will be in a 2nd state when it connects to a said 1st control unit, it will be in a 1st state when the tilting up operation\nmovement range of the said outboard motor has an obstruction, and there is no obstruction in the said tilting up operation\nmovement range,\n It connects to a said 1st control unit, \n When the tilting position of the said outboard motor is from the tilting discontinuation position set in the said tilting up operation\nmovement range before a tilting upper limit position, it will be in a 3rd state, \n When the said tilting position has not arrived at the said tilting discontinuation position, the 2nd switch used as a 4th state is included further, \n The outboard motor of Claim 8 or 9 including that a said 1st switch is [ the said tilting up stop condition ] a said 1st state, and a said 2nd switch is a said 3rd state. \n\n11. It connects to a said 1st control unit, and the proximity sensor comprised so that it might detect whether the said outboard motor and the obstruction are approaching the following predetermined distance is included further,\n The outboard motor of Claim 8 or 9 with which the said tilting up stop condition includes that the said proximity sensor has detected the said thing [ approaching the following predetermined distance ] in the said outboard motor and the obstruction. \n\n12. The outboard motor as described in any one of Claims 8-11,\n The ship propulsion apparatus containing the tilting up operation switch comprised so that an operator might operate, in order to operate the said tilting apparatus, to rotate the said outboard motor to the circumference of the said tilting axis\nshaft and to tilt it up. \n\n13. Ship body,\n The ship containing the ship propulsion apparatus of Claim 12 with which the said ship body was equipped. \n\n14. The outboard motor which has a tilting apparatus which is made to rotate an outboard motor and is tilted up to the circumference of a tilting axis\nshaft,\n The tilting up operation switch comprised so that an operator might operate in order to operate the said tilting apparatus, to rotate the said outboard motor to the circumference of the said tilting axis\nshaft and to tilt it up, \n The said tilting up operation switch is operated, \n And when the tilting up stop condition is not satisfied, the tilting up execution signal for operating the said tilting apparatus and tilting up the said outboard motor is output to the said outboard motor, \n If the said tilting up stop condition is satisfied, even if the said tilting up operation switch is operated, the said tilting up execution signal will not be output to the said outboard motor, \n If the said tilting up stop condition is satisfied during the continuation of operation of the said tilting up operation switch, the output of the said tilting up execution signal will be stopped, \n It is a program さた 2nd control unit so that the output of the said tilting up execution signal may be restarted, if the said tilting up stop condition becomes abortive after that, \n The ship propulsion apparatus containing these. \n\n15. The ship propulsion apparatus of Claim 14 with which the said 2nd control unit is incorporated in the said output adjustment operation unit including further the output adjustment operation unit comprised so that an operator might operate, in order to adjust the output of the said outboard motor.\n\n16. An obstruction has the said tilting up stop condition in the tilting up operation\nmovement range of the said outboard motor,\n And the ship propulsion apparatus of Claim 14 or 15 including that the obstruction and said outboard motor are approaching the following predetermined distance. \n\n17. The 1st switch which will be in a 2nd state when it connects to a said 2nd control unit, it will be in a 1st state when the tilting up operation\nmovement range of the said outboard motor has an obstruction, and there is no obstruction in the said tilting up operation\nmovement range,\n It connects to a said 2nd control unit, \n When the tilting position of the said outboard motor is from the tilting discontinuation position set in the said tilting up operation\nmovement range before a tilting upper limit position, it will be in a 3rd state, \n When the said tilting position has not arrived at the said tilting discontinuation position, the 2nd switch used as a 4th state is included further, \n The ship propulsion apparatus as described in any one of Claims 14-16 including that a said 1st switch is [ the said tilting up stop condition ] a said 1st state, and a said 2nd switch is a said 3rd state. \n\n18. It connects to a said 2nd control unit, and the proximity sensor comprised so that it might detect whether the said outboard motor and the obstruction are approaching the following predetermined distance is included further,\n The ship propulsion apparatus as described in any one of Claims 14-16 with which the said tilting up stop condition includes that the said proximity sensor has detected the said thing [ approaching the following predetermined distance ] in the said outboard motor and the obstruction. \n\n19. Ship body,\n The ship containing the ship propulsion apparatus as described in any one of Claims 14-18 with which the said ship body was equipped.","(JP2012071757)\nLEGAL DETAILS FOR JP2012071757\nActual or expected expiration date=2021-04-12   \nLegal state=DEAD   \nStatus=LAPSED\nEvent publication date=2010-09-29 \nEvent code=JP/APP \nEvent indicator=Pos \nEvent type=Examination events \nApplication details\nApplication country=JP JP2010219387 \nApplication date=2010-09-29 \nStandardized application number=2010JP-0219387\nEvent publication date=2012-04-12 \nEvent code=JP/A \nEvent type=Examination events \nPublished application\nPublication country=JP \nPublication number=JP2012071757 \nPublication stage Code=A \nPublication date=2012-04-12 \nStandardized publication number=JP2012071757\nEvent publication date=2021-04-12 \nEvent code=JP/EEDL \nEvent indicator=Neg \nEvent type=Event indicating Not In Force \nPending application likely abandoned","Oishi Morihiro | Ihara Hirohide | Magami Takayuki","2010-09-29","2010-09-29","2012-04-12","JP2010219387A","B63H002008","B63H002008","JP2012071757A | US20120077395A1 | US8795012B2","US20120077395A1 | JP2012071757A | US8795012B2","JP2012071757A | US20120077395A1 | US8795012B2"]
[11,6,"Relevant","US8170734B2","US8170734B2","YAMAHA MOTOR","GRANTED","MARINE VESSEL MANEUVERING SUPPORTING APPARATUS AND MARINE VESSEL INCLUDING THE SAME","A marine vessel maneuvering supporting apparatus is used in a marine vessel which includes a propulsion system and a steering mechanism. The marine vessel maneuvering supporting apparatus includes an operational unit, operated by an operator, arranged to control movement and turning of a marine vessel, a target value computing unit having a plurality of computing modes and arranged to compute target values including a target propulsive force for the propulsion system and a target steering angle for the steering mechanism in accordance with an operational input from the operational unit, and a switching unit arranged to switch the computing modes of the target value computing unit.","1. A marine vessel maneuvering supporting apparatus for a marine vessel which includes a propulsion system and a steering mechanism, the marine vessel maneuvering supporting apparatus comprising: \nan operational unit arranged to be operated by an operator and to control movement and turning of the marine vessel; \na target value computing unit, having a plurality of computing modes, arranged to compute target values including a target propulsive force for the propulsion system and a target steering angle for the steering mechanism, in accordance with an operational input from the operational unit; and \na switching unit arranged to switch the computing modes of the target value computing unit. \n\n2. The marine vessel maneuvering supporting apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the marine vessel maneuvering supporting apparatus is adapted to be installed in a marine vessel which includes a plurality of the propulsion systems and a plurality of the steering mechanisms respectively corresponding to the plurality of propulsion systems, and the plurality of computing modes includes a parallel mode in which the steering angles of the plurality of propulsion systems are set to be parallel or substantially parallel, and a non-parallel mode in which the steering angles of the propulsion systems are set to be non-parallel.\n\n3. The marine vessel maneuvering supporting apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the switching unit is arranged to switch the computing mode of the target value computing unit according to a state of the marine vessel.\n\n4. The marine vessel maneuvering supporting apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the state of the marine vessel includes at least one of either an operation state of the marine vessel or an environment surrounding the marine vessel.\n\n5. The marine vessel maneuvering supporting apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the state of the marine vessel includes a speed of the marine vessel, and the switching unit is arranged to switch the computing mode of the target value computing unit according to the speed of the marine vessel.\n\n6. The marine vessel maneuvering supporting apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the state of the marine vessel includes at least one of either position information of the marine vessel or obstacle information concerning presence or non-presence of an obstacle in an area surrounding the marine vessel.\n\n7. The marine vessel maneuvering supporting apparatus according to claim 3, further comprising an obstacle determining unit arranged to receive a detection signal from an obstacle sensor that detects the presence or non-presence of an obstacle in an area surrounding the marine vessel and thereby to determine the presence or non-presence of the obstacle in the surroundings of the marine vessel, wherein the switching unit is arranged to switch the computing mode of the target value computing unit according to the determination result of the obstacle determining unit.\n\n8. The marine vessel maneuvering supporting apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the operational unit includes an inclinable lever and an input detecting unit having an inclination detecting unit that detects an inclination of the lever.\n\n9. The marine vessel maneuvering supporting apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the lever is capable of inclination in forward and reverse directions, the operational unit further includes a rotatable rotation operational section, and the input detecting unit further includes a rotation detecting unit that detects a rotation operation of the rotation operational section.\n\n10. The marine vessel maneuvering supporting apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the plurality of computing modes includes a first mode in which the target values are computed with the inclination operation of the lever being associated with adjustment of the propulsion system output and the rotation operation of the rotation operational section being associated with adjustment of the steering angle of the steering mechanism, and a second mode in which the target values are computed with the inclination direction of the lever being associated with adjustment of a heading direction of the marine vessel and the rotation operation of the rotation operational section being associated with adjustment of turning of the marine vessel.\n\n11. The marine vessel maneuvering supporting apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the lever is arranged to be inclined in forward and reverse directions as well as in rightward and leftward directions, and the computing modes include a first mode in which the target values are computed with the forward/reverse direction inclination operation of the lever being associated with adjustment of the propulsion system output and the rightward/leftward direction inclination operation of the lever being associated with adjustment of the steering angle of the steering mechanism, and a second mode in which the target values are computed with the inclination direction of the lever being associated with adjustment of the heading direction of the marine vessel.\n\n12. The marine vessel maneuvering supporting apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the switching unit is arranged to switch the computing mode under a condition that an operational input from the operational unit is not being made.\n\n13. A marine vessel comprising: \na hull; \na propulsion system and a steering mechanism attached to the hull; and \na marine vessel maneuvering supporting apparatus arranged to compute target values for the propulsion system and the steering mechanism, the marine vessel maneuvering supporting apparatus including:  \nan operational unit arranged to be operated by an operator and to control movement and turning of the marine vessel; \na target value computing unit, having a plurality of computing modes, arranged to compute target values including a target propulsive force for the propulsion system and a target steering angle for the steering mechanism, in accordance with an operational input from the operational unit; and \na switching unit arranged to switch the computing modes of the target value computing unit. \n\n14. The marine vessel according to claim 13, further comprising a plurality of the propulsion systems and a plurality of the steering mechanisms respectively corresponding to the plurality of propulsion systems, wherein the plurality of computing modes includes a parallel mode in which the steering angles of the plurality of propulsion systems are set to be parallel or substantially parallel, and a non-parallel mode in which the steering angles of the propulsion systems are set to be non-parallel.\n\n15. The marine vessel according to claim 13, wherein the switching unit is arranged to switch the computing mode of the target value computing unit according to a state of the marine vessel.\n\n16. The marine vessel according to claim 15, wherein the state of the marine vessel includes at least one of either an operation state of the marine vessel or an environment surrounding the marine vessel.\n\n17. The marine vessel according to claim 15, wherein the state of the marine vessel includes a speed of the marine vessel, and the switching unit is arranged to switch the computing mode of the target value computing unit according to the speed of the marine vessel.\n\n18. The marine vessel according to claim 15, wherein the state of the marine vessel includes at least one of either position information of the marine vessel or obstacle information concerning presence or non-presence of an obstacle in an area surrounding the marine vessel.\n\n19. The marine vessel according to claim 13, wherein the switching unit is arranged to switch the computing mode under a condition that an operational input from the operational unit is not being made.","(US8170734)\nLEGAL DETAILS FOR US20100138083\nActual or expected expiration date=2030-10-13   \nLegal state=ALIVE   \nStatus=GRANTED\nEvent publication date=2009-06-29 \nEvent code=US/APP \nEvent indicator=Pos \nEvent type=Examination events \nApplication details\nApplication country=US US12493365 \nApplication date=2009-06-29 \nStandardized application number=2009US-12493365\nEvent publication date=2009-06-29 \nEvent code=US/EXMR \nEvent type=Administrative notifications \nUSPTO Examiner Name\nPRIMARY EXAMINER: ARTHUR JEANGLAUD, GERTRUDE\nEvent publication date=2009-06-29 \nEvent code=US/ART \nEvent type=Administrative notifications \nUSPTO Art Group\nART=3661\nEvent publication date=2009-06-29 \nEvent code=US/ENT \nEvent type=Administrative notifications \nEntity Status Set to Undiscounted\nBusiness Entity Status: UNDISCOUNTED\nEvent publication date=2009-06-29 \nEvent code=US/AIA \nEvent type=Administrative notifications \nFirst Inventor File Indicated:\nAIA=No\nEvent publication date=2009-06-29 \nEvent code=US/DK \nEvent type=Examination events \nAttorney Docket Number\nDocket Nbr: 90606.483/AI\nEvent publication date=2009-06-29 \nEvent code=US/CUST \nEvent type=Examination events \nAttorney/Agent Customer Number\nCustomer Nbr: 54071\nEvent publication date=2009-06-29 \nEvent code=US/DISCSEF \nEvent type=OAI \nElectronic Information Disclosure Statement\nEvent publication date=2009-06-29 \nEvent code=US/IDS \nEvent type=Examination events \nEvent type=OAI \nInformation Disclosure Statement Filed\nEvent publication date=2009-06-29 \nEvent code=US/AS \nEvent type=Change of name or address \nEvent type=Reassignment \nAssignment\nOWNER: YAMAHA HATSUDOKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA,JAPAN\nEffective date of the event=2009-06-22 \nASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST ASSIGNOR:KAJI, HIROTAKA REEL/FRAME:022886/0116\nEvent publication date=2009-06-29 \nEvent code=US/AS \nEvent type=Change of name or address \nEvent type=Reassignment \nAssignment\nOWNER: YAMAHA HATSUDOKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA, JAPAN\nEffective date of the event=2009-06-22 \nASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST ASSIGNOR:KAJI, HIROTAKA REEL/FRAME:022886/0116\nEvent publication date=2009-07-13 \nEvent code=US/APPFILEREC \nEvent type=Administrative notifications \nEvent type=OAO \nFiling Receipt\nEvent publication date=2010-02-12 \nEvent code=US/DOCK \nEvent indicator=Pos \nEvent type=Examination events \nCase Docketed to Examiner\nEvent publication date=2010-06-03 \nEvent code=US/A1 \nEvent type=Examination events \nApplication published\nPublication country=US \nPublication number=US20100138083 \nPublication stage Code=A1 \nPublication date=2010-06-03 \nStandardized publication number=US20100138083\nEvent publication date=2010-06-03 \nEvent code=US/PGPUBN \nEvent indicator=Pos \nEvent type=Examination events \nEvent type=OAO \nPG-Pub Issue Notification\nEvent publication date=2011-12-07 \nEvent code=US/CTNF \nEvent type=Examination events \nEvent type=OA \nEvent type=OAO \nNon-Final Rejection\nEvent publication date=2011-12-13 \nEvent code=US/DBLNF \nEvent indicator=Neg \nEvent type=Examination events \nNon-final rejection - 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[12,6,"Relevant","JP5481059B2","JP5481059B2","YAMAHA MOTOR","GRANTED","A STEERING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS AND A SHIP PROVIDED WITH THE SAME","PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To facilitate ship maneuvering by eliminating the labor of changing operation systems.\n\nSOLUTION: A lever 7 and a knob 8 provided on its head constitute a joystick type operating means. A navigation control device 20 has first and second target value computation units 21, 22 and a changing unit 23. The first target value computation unit 21 computes the target value corresponding to the normal navigation mode, and the second target value computation unit 22 computes the target value corresponding to the translation mode. The target value includes the propeller rotational speed of a bow thruster 10, and the engine speed and the steering angle of outboard motors 11, 12. The changing unit 23 selects the target value computed by the first target value computation unit 21 in the normal navigation mode, and selects the target value computed by the second target value computation unit 22 in the translation mode. The normal navigation mode and the translation mode can share the operation system.","1. It is a steering assistance apparatus for the ship provided with the some steering mechanism respectively corresponded to some propulsion apparatuses and these propulsion apparatuses,\n Comprising: \n The operation means operated by the operator in order to control a movement of a ship and a turn, \n The target value calculating means which calculates the target value which has some compute mode and contains the target steering angle for the target driving force for the said propulsion apparatus, and the said steering mechanism according to the operation input by the said operation means, \n The switching means which switches the compute mode of the said target value calculating means \n These are contained, \n Such compute modes contain the parallel mode which sets the steering angle of these propulsion apparatuses in parallel, and the non-parallel mode which makes the steering angle of these propulsion apparatuses non-parallel, \n According to the state of the said ship, the said switching means is a steering assistance apparatus which is what switches the compute mode of the said target value calculating means, on condition that operation input from the said operation means is not carried out. \n\n2. The state of the said ship is a steering assistance apparatus of Claim 1 containing at least one of the driving\nrunning state of a ship, and the environment of the circumference\nsurroundings of a ship.\n\n3. The state of the said ship contains the speed of the said ship,\n The said switching means is a steering assistance apparatus of Claim 1 or 2 which switches the compute mode of the said target value calculating means according to the speed of the said ship. \n\n4. The advance speed threshold value and reversing speed threshold value which are different speed threshold values are used for the said switching means,\n The advance speed and the said advance speed threshold value of the said ship are compared, \n The reversing speed and the said reversing speed of the said ship are compared, \n The steering assistance apparatus of Claim 3 which is what switches the compute mode of the said target value calculating means according to the comparison result. \n\n5. The steering assistance apparatus of Claim 4 with said larger advance speed threshold value than the said reversing speed threshold value.\n\n6. The said switching means compares the speed and the speed threshold value of the said ship,\n According to the comparison result, the compute mode of the said target value calculating means is switched, \n In the case of judgment of switching in the said parallel mode from the above-mentioned non-parallel mode, a speed threshold value 1st as said speed threshold value is applied, \n In the case of judgment of switching in said non-parallel mode from the said parallel mode, it is a steering assistance apparatus as described in any one of Claims 3-5 which is what applies the 2nd speed threshold value different from a said 1st speed threshold value as said speed threshold value. \n\n7. The steering assistance apparatus of Claim 6 which is a value with said bigger 1st speed threshold value than a said 2nd speed threshold value.\n\n8. The state of the said ship is a steering assistance apparatus as described in any one of Claims 1-7 containing at least one of the positional information on a ship, and the obstruction information regarding the presence or absence of the obstruction of the circumference\nsurroundings of a ship.\n\n9. The detection signal of the obstruction sensor which detects the presence or absence of the obstruction of the circumference\nsurroundings of a ship is received, and the obstruction determination means which determines the presence or absence of the obstruction of the circumference\nsurroundings of a ship is further contained,\n The said switching means is a steering assistance apparatus as described in any one of Claims 1-7 which is what switches the compute mode of the said target value calculating means according to the determination result by the said obstruction determination means. \n\n10. The said operation means is an input detection means to have a tilting detection means to detect tilting of the lever which can be tilted, and the said lever.\n The steering assistance apparatus as described in any one of Claims 1-9 containing these. \n\n11. The tilting to the front-back direction is possible for the said lever,\n It is a steering assistance apparatus of Claim 10 which is what the said operation means further contains the rotation operation part which can be rotated, and has a rotation detection means by which the said input detection means detects a rotation operation of the said rotation operation part further. \n\n12. Such compute modes are 1st modes which allocate the tilting operation of the said lever to adjustment of the said propulsion apparatus output, allocate a rotation operation of the said rotation operation part to adjustment of the steering angle of the said steering mechanism, and calculate target value,\n The steering assistance apparatus of Claim 11 containing the 2nd mode which allocates the tilting direction of the said lever to adjustment of the advancing direction of a ship, allocates a rotation operation of the said rotation operation part to adjustment of the turn of a ship, and calculates target value. \n\n13. The said lever can be tilted to a front-back direction and left-right direction,\n Such compute modes are 1st modes which allocate the front-back direction tilting operation of the said lever to adjustment of the said propulsion apparatus output, allocate the left-right direction tilting operation of the said lever to adjustment of the steering angle of the said steering mechanism, and calculate target value, \n The steering assistance apparatus of Claim 10 or 11 containing the 2nd mode which allocates the tilting direction of the said lever to the advancing direction of a ship, and calculates target value. \n\n14. Ship body,\n The propulsion apparatus and steering mechanism which were attached to this ship body, \n The ship containing the steering assistance apparatus as described in any one of Claims 1-13 which calculates the target value for the said propulsion apparatus and a steering mechanism.","(JP5481059)\nLEGAL DETAILS FOR JP2010126085\nActual or expected expiration date=2028-11-28   \nLegal state=ALIVE   \nStatus=GRANTED\nEvent publication date=2008-11-28 \nEvent code=JP/APP \nEvent indicator=Pos \nEvent type=Examination events \nApplication details\nApplication country=JP JP2008305123 \nApplication date=2008-11-28 \nStandardized application number=2008JP-0305123\nEvent publication date=2010-06-10 \nEvent code=JP/A \nEvent type=Examination events \nPublished application\nPublication country=JP \nPublication number=JP2010126085 \nPublication stage Code=A \nPublication date=2010-06-10 \nStandardized publication number=JP2010126085\nEvent publication date=2011-08-18 \nEvent code=JP/A621 \nEvent indicator=Pos \nEvent type=Examination events \nWritten request for application examination\nEffective date of the event=2011-08-17 \nJAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: A621\nEvent publication date=2012-08-09 \nEvent code=JP/A977 \nEvent type=Examination events \nReport on retrieval\nEffective date of the event=2012-08-09 \nJAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: A971007\nEvent publication date=2012-09-21 \nEvent code=JP/A131 \nEvent indicator=Neg \nEvent type=Examination events \nNotification of reasons for refusal\nEffective date of the event=2012-09-20 \nJAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: A131\nEvent publication date=2012-11-06 \nEvent code=JP/A521 \nEvent type=Restitution or restoration \nEvent type=Corrections \nWritten amendment\nEffective date of the event=2012-11-05 \nJAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: A523\nEvent publication date=2013-06-07 \nEvent code=JP/A131 \nEvent indicator=Neg \nEvent type=Examination events \nNotification of reasons for refusal\nEffective date of the event=2013-06-06 \nJAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: A131\nEvent publication date=2014-01-31 \nEvent code=JP/TRDD \nEvent indicator=Pos \nEvent type=Administrative notifications \nTrial decision date\nEvent publication date=2014-02-07 \nEvent code=JP/A01 \nEvent indicator=Pos \nEvent type=Event indicating In Force \nWritten decision to grant a patent or to grant a registration (utility model)\nEffective date of the event=2014-02-06 \nJAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: A01\nEvent publication date=2014-02-20 \nEvent code=JP/A61 \nEvent indicator=Pos \nEvent type=Event indicating In Force \nFirst payment of annual fees (during grant procedure)\nEffective date of the event=2014-02-17 \nJAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: A61\nEvent publication date=2014-02-21 \nEvent code=JP/R150 \nEvent indicator=Pos \nEvent type=Event indicating In Force \nCERTIFICATE OF PATENT OR REGISTRATION OF UTILITY MODEL\nJAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: R150\nEvent publication date=2014-04-23 \nEvent code=JP/B2 \nEvent indicator=Pos \nEvent type=Event indicating In Force \nPublished granted patent (Second level)  from 01-03-1996 onwards (Published examined patent application (Second level) 1971-1996)\nPublication country=JP \nPublication number=JP5481059 \nPublication stage Code=B2 \nPublication date=2014-04-23 \nStandardized publication number=JP5481059\nEvent publication date=2017-02-28 \nEvent code=JP/R250 \nEvent indicator=Pos \nEvent type=Payment or non-payment notifications \nEvent type=Restitution or restoration \nReceipt of annual fees\nJAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: R250\nEvent publication date=2018-02-20 \nEvent code=JP/R250 \nEvent indicator=Pos \nEvent type=Payment or non-payment notifications \nEvent type=Restitution or restoration \nReceipt of annual fees\nJAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: R250\nEvent publication date=2019-02-19 \nEvent code=JP/R250 \nEvent indicator=Pos \nEvent type=Payment or non-payment notifications \nEvent type=Restitution or restoration \nReceipt of annual fees\nJAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: R250\nEvent publication date=2020-02-13 \nEvent code=JP/R250 \nEvent indicator=Pos \nEvent type=Payment or non-payment notifications \nEvent type=Restitution or restoration \nReceipt of annual fees\nJAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: R250\nEvent publication date=2021-02-16 \nEvent code=JP/R250 \nEvent indicator=Pos \nEvent type=Payment or non-payment notifications \nEvent type=Restitution or restoration \nReceipt of annual fees\nJAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: R250","Kaji Hirotaka","2008-11-28","2008-11-28","2014-04-23","JP2008305123A","B63H002502 | B63H002012 | B63H002121 | B63H2020003 | B63H2025026","B63H002542 | B63H002000 | B63H002502","JP05481059B2 | JP2010126085A | US20100138083A1 | US8170734B2","US20100138083A1 | JP2010126085A | US8170734B2 | JP05481059B2","JP05481059B2 | JP2010126085A | US20100138083A1 | US8170734B2"]
[13,7,"Related","US9927520B1","US9927520B1","BRUNSWICK","GRANTED","METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CLOSE PROXIMITY COLLISION DETECTION","A method of detecting a collision of the marine vessel includes sensing using distance sensors to determine whether an object is within a predefined distance of a marine vessel, and determining a direction of the object with respect to the marine vessel. The method further includes receiving a propulsion control input at a propulsion control input device, and determining whether execution of the propulsion control input will result in any portion of the marine vessel moving toward the object. A collision warning is then generated.","1. A method of detecting a collision of a marine vessel, the method comprising: \nsensing using distance sensors whether an object is within a predetermined distance of a marine vessel; \ndetermining a direction of the object with respect to the marine vessel; \nreceiving a propulsion control input at a propulsion control input device; \nif the object is within the predetermined distance, determining whether execution of the propulsion control input will move any portion of the marine vessel in the direction of the object; \ngenerating a collision warning only if execution of the propulsion control input will move any portion of the marine vessel in the direction of the object; and \nwherein generating the collision warning includes illuminating an indicator light; and \nwherein the indicator light is an illuminable ring on the propulsion control input device, and wherein the step of illuminating the indicator light includes illuminating a portion of the illuminable ring corresponding to the direction of the object with respect to the marine vessel. \n\n2. The method of claim 1, wherein generating a collision warning includes generating an auditory warning.\n\n3. The method of claim 1, wherein generating the collision warning further includes generating a vibration in the propulsion control input device.\n\n4. The method of claim 1, wherein the predetermined distance is less than ten feet.\n\n5. The method of claim 1, wherein the predetermined distance is less than five feet.\n\n6. A system for detecting a collision in a marine vessel, the system comprising: \na propulsion control input device that receives input from an operator to control propulsion of a marine vessel; \nat least one distance sensor that senses a distance of an object from the marine vessel; \na control unit operably connected to the propulsion control input device and the at least one distance sensor; \nwherein the control unit determines if the distance of the object is less than a predetermined distance and determines a direction of the object with respect to the marine vessel; \nif the object is within the predetermined distance, the control unit further determines whether execution of the propulsion control input will result in a collision; \na collision warning indicator operably connected to the control unit, wherein the control unit controls the collision warning indicator to provides a collision warning only if execution of the propulsion control input will result in a collision; \nwherein the propulsion control input device is a joystick device, and wherein the collision warning indicator is an indicator light on the joystick device that illuminates to provide the collision warning; and \nwherein the indicator light is an illuminable ring on the propulsion control input device having separately-illuminable portions, and wherein the collision warning includes illumination of a portion of the illuminable ring corresponding to the direction of the object with respect to the marine vessel. \n\n7. The system of claim 6, wherein the at least one distance sensor is one of a radar sensor and an ultrasonic sensor.\n\n8. The system of claim 6, wherein the collision warning indicator further includes an electronic display on the marine vessel operable to display a visual collision warning.\n\n9. The system of claim 6, wherein the collision warning indicator further includes an indicator light on a dash of the marine vessel that illuminates to provide the collision warning.\n\n10. The system of claim 6, wherein the collision warning indicator further includes a vibration device that vibrates the propulsion control input device to provide the collision warning.\n\n11. The system of claim 6, wherein the collision warning indicator further includes a speaker that emits an auditory collision warning.\n\n12. The system of claim 6, wherein the predetermined distance is less than five feet.\n\n13. A method of detecting a collision of a marine vessel, the method comprising: \nsensing using distance sensors whether an object is within a predetermined distance of a marine vessel; \ndetermining a direction of the object with respect to the marine vessel; \nreceiving a propulsion control input at a propulsion control input device; \ncomparing, at a control unit, the propulsion control input to the predetermined distance and the direction of the object; \ndetermining at the control unit whether execution of the propulsion control input will result in a collision; and \ngenerating a collision warning by illuminating a portion of illuminable ring on the propulsion control input device corresponding to the direction of the object with respect to the marine vessel.","(US9927520)\nLEGAL DETAILS FOR US9927520\nActual or expected expiration date=2036-02-28   \nLegal state=ALIVE   \nStatus=GRANTED\nEvent publication date=2015-07-23 \nEvent code=US/APP \nEvent indicator=Pos \nEvent type=Examination events \nApplication details\nApplication country=US US14807217 \nApplication date=2015-07-23 \nStandardized application number=2015US-14807217\nEvent publication date=2015-07-23 \nEvent code=US/EXMR \nEvent type=Administrative notifications \nUSPTO Examiner Name\nPRIMARY EXAMINER: MALLEY SR., DANIEL P\nEvent publication date=2015-07-23 \nEvent code=US/ART \nEvent type=Administrative notifications \nUSPTO Art Group\nART=3648\nEvent publication date=2015-07-23 \nEvent code=US/DK \nEvent type=Examination events \nAttorney Docket Number\nDocket Nbr: 1636-00846\nEvent publication date=2015-07-23 \nEvent code=US/CUST \nEvent type=Examination events \nAttorney/Agent Customer Number\nCustomer Nbr: 11787\nEvent publication date=2015-07-23 \nEvent code=US/ENT \nEvent type=Administrative notifications \nEntity Status Set to Undiscounted\nBusiness Entity Status: UNDISCOUNTED\nEvent publication date=2015-07-23 \nEvent code=US/AIA \nEvent type=Administrative notifications \nFirst Inventor File Indicated:\nAIA=Yes\nEvent publication date=2015-07-23 \nEvent code=US/IDS \nEvent type=Examination events \nEvent type=OAI \nInformation Disclosure Statement Filed\nEvent publication date=2015-07-23 \nEvent code=US/DISCSEF \nEvent type=OAI \nElectronic Information Disclosure Statement\nEvent publication date=2015-07-23 \nEvent code=US/PGPNP \nEvent type=Administrative notifications \nPGPubs nonPub Request\nEvent publication date=2015-07-23 \nEvent code=US/ENT \nEvent type=Administrative notifications \nEntity Status Set to Undiscounted\nEvent publication date=2015-07-28 \nEvent code=US/AS \nEvent type=Change of name or address \nEvent type=Reassignment \nAssignment\nOWNER: BRUNSWICK CORPORATION, ILLINOIS\nEffective date of the event=2015-07-21 \nASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST ASSIGNOR:WARD, AARON J. 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