Method, system, and device for graphically presenting water temperature data
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1. A method for monitoring water temperature, comprising:
- receiving water temperature data;
graphically presenting the water temperature wherein the water temperature data is graphically differentiated to indicate when the water temperature data crosses a threshold temperature, wherein graphically presenting the water temperature data includes displaying a scrolling line including data points, wherein each data point in the scrolling line represents a temperature sample; and
displaying the scrolling line in a first format when the water temperature is in a first relation to the threshold temperature and displaying the scrolling line in a second format when the water temperature is in a second relation to the threshold temperature.
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Abstract
Systems, devices and methods are provided for monitoring water temperature. One method includes receiving water temperature data and graphically presenting the data. The data is presented having the water temperature data graphically differentiated to indicate when the water temperature data crosses a threshold temperature.
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40 Claims
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1. A method for monitoring water temperature, comprising:
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receiving water temperature data; graphically presenting the water temperature wherein the water temperature data is graphically differentiated to indicate when the water temperature data crosses a threshold temperature, wherein graphically presenting the water temperature data includes displaying a scrolling line including data points, wherein each data point in the scrolling line represents a temperature sample; and displaying the scrolling line in a first format when the water temperature is in a first relation to the threshold temperature and displaying the scrolling line in a second format when the water temperature is in a second relation to the threshold temperature. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A method for graphically presenting a water temperature log, comprising:
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setting one or more temperature thresholds; recording a water temperature over time; displaying a string of data points, wherein each data point includes information on the recorded water temperature at a particular time; and graphically presenting a correlation between the one or more temperature thresholds and the recorded water temperature by altering a display format for the string of data points. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A computer readable medium having a set of computer readable instructions, the set of computer readable instructions comprising instructions for:
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defining one or more temperature thresholds; maintaining a track log; recording a water temperature over time; displaying a correlation between the one or more defined temperature thresholds and the recorded water temperature by altering a display format of the track log when the recorded water temperature crosses one or more of the defined temperature thresholds. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13)
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14. A marine device, comprising:
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a processor; a memory coupled to the processor, wherein the memory is operable to store one or more water temperature thresholds; at least one input capable of receiving water temperature input data; and a display operable to graphically present a number of data points along a track, each data point having an associated water temperature, wherein the number of data points graphically differentiate when the associated water temperature crosses the one or more water temperature thresholds by altering a display format for the data points. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A marine system, comprising:
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a first marine device, the first marine device including; a processor; a memory coupled to the processor, wherein the memory is operable to store one or more water temperature thresholds; at least one input capable of receiving water temperature input data; and a display operable to graphically present a number of data points along a track, each data point having an associated water temperature, wherein the number of data points graphically differentiate when the associated water temperature crosses the one or more water temperature thresholds by altering a display format for the data points; and a second marine device operably coupled with the first marine device, the second marine device having a thermometer component. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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33. A method for monitoring water temperature, comprising:
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receiving water temperature data; and graphically presenting the water temperature as a scrolling line including data points, wherein each data point in the scrolling line represents a temperature sample, wherein the scrolling line is solid when the water temperature is in a first relation to a threshold temperature, and wherein the scrolling line is broken when the water temperature is in a second relation to the threshold temperature.
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34. A method for monitoring water temperature, comprising:
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receiving water temperature data; and graphically presenting the water temperature as a scrolling line including data points, wherein each data point in the scrolling line represents a temperature sample, wherein the scrolling line is displayed in a first color when the water temperature is in a first relation to a threshold temperature, and wherein the scrolling line is displayed in a second color when the water temperature is in a second relation to the threshold temperature.
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35. A method for monitoring water temperature, comprising:
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receiving water temperature data; and graphically presenting the water temperature as a plurality data points along a track, wherein each data point represents a temperature sample, wherein the data points are displayed in a position representative of a location of the corresponding temperature sample, wherein the data points are displayed in a first color when the water temperature is in a first relation to a threshold temperature, and wherein the data points are displayed in a second color when the water temperature is in a second relation to the threshold temperature.
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36. A computer readable medium having a set of computer readable instructions, the set of computer readable instructions comprising instructions for:
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defining one or more temperature thresholds; maintaining a track log; recording a water temperature over time and location relative to the track log; displaying the track log; and altering a display format of the track log when the recorded water temperature crosses one or more of the defined temperature thresholds.
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37. A marine device, comprising:
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a processor; a memory coupled to the processor, wherein the memory is operable to store one or more water temperature thresholds; at least one input capable of receiving water temperature data; and a display operable to graphically present the water temperature as a scrolling line including data points, wherein each data point in the scrolling line represents a temperature sample, wherein the scrolling line is solid when the water temperature is in a first relation to a threshold temperature, and wherein the scrolling line is broken when the water temperature is in a second relation to the threshold temperate.
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38. A marine device, comprising;
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a processor; a memory coupled to the processor, wherein the memory is operable to store one or more water temperature thresholds; at least one input capable of receiving water temperature data; and a display operable to graphically present the water temperature as a scrolling line including data points, wherein each data point in the scrolling line represents a temperature sample, wherein the scrolling line is displayed in a first color when the water temperature is in a first relation to a threshold temperature, and wherein the scrolling line is displayed in a second color when the water temperature is in a second relation to the threshold temperature.
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39. A marine device, comprising:
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a GPS receiver for receiving satellite signals from a plurality of satellites; a processor coupled with the GPS receiver for calculating a location of the device as a function of the satellite signals; a memory coupled to the processor, wherein the memory is operable to store one or more water temperature thresholds, and wherein the memory is operable to maintain a track log; at least one input capable of receiving water temperature data; and a display operable to display the track log having a number of location data points relating to the water temperature, and wherein the display format of the track log is altered when the recorded water temperature crosses one or more of the temperature thresholds.
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40. A computer readable medium having a set of computer readable instructions, the set of computer readable instructions comprising instructions for defining one or more temperature thresholds;
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maintaining a track log; recording a water temperature relative to location of the track log; displaying the track log; and altering a display format of the track log when the recorded water temperature crosses one or more of the defined temperature thresholds.
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