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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 16, 2021
Filed:
Jun. 04, 2019
Paul D. Salmon, Mankato, MN (US);
David M. Samek, Eagle Lake, MN (US);
Paul D. Salmon, Mankato, MN (US);
David M. Samek, Eagle Lake, MN (US);
Johnson Outdoors Inc., Racine, WI (US);
Abstract
A control system for a trolling motor operated based upon commands generated by a wireless remote control device and a wired foot pedal is provided. The controller is interposed between the trolling motor and the wired foot pedal to add wireless controllability to the trolling motor via the wireless remote control. The controller communicates with the remote control through a bidirectional wireless communication link to receive commands and to provide status information on the operation of the motor. The remote control includes user inputs for generating commands that are sent wirelessly to the controller to control operation of the marine device. The remote control also includes a display for displaying real time status information that is received wirelessly from the controller. The controller generates control signals upon receipt of wireless communication from the remote control that simulate signals that are normally generated by the wired foot pedal.