Retrieving device
First Claim
1. A retrieving device for retrieving an object, the retrieving device comprising:
- a retriever pole including a scooping device positioned at a distal end of the retriever pole, wherein the scooping device is configured to retrieve the object when the scooping device is positioned over the object;
a camera positioned near the distal end of the retriever pole, the camera configured to record image data of an area within a viewing range of the camera and image data associated with the object;
a monitor positioned near a proximal end of the retriever pole, wherein the monitor is electrically coupled to the camera via an insulated electrical wire that is configured to wrap around an external portion of the retriever pole that lies between the monitor and the camera, wherein the monitor is configured to display the image data of the area and the image data associated with the object recorded by the camera; and
a power source electrically coupled to the monitor and the camera, wherein the power source is configured to provide electrical power to the monitor and the camera;
wherein the retriever pole is extendable;
wherein the camera, the monitor, the power source, and the electrical wire are configured to detach from the retriever pole as a removable unit, and wherein the removable unit is configured to be reattached to a different retriever pole.
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Abstract
A retrieving device for retrieving an object may be provided. The retrieving device may include a retriever pole that may include a scooping device positioned at one end of the retriever pole. The scooping device may be configured to retrieve the object when positioned over the object. Additionally, the retrieving device may include a camera configured to record image data of an area within a viewing range of the camera and image data associated with the object. The retrieving device may also include a monitor positionable at the other end of the retrieving pole, which may be electrically coupled to the camera via an insulated electrical wire. The monitor may display the image data of the area and the image data associated with the object recorded by the camera. Furthermore, the retrieving device may include a power source that may be electrically coupled to the monitor and the camera.
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16 Claims
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1. A retrieving device for retrieving an object, the retrieving device comprising:
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a retriever pole including a scooping device positioned at a distal end of the retriever pole, wherein the scooping device is configured to retrieve the object when the scooping device is positioned over the object; a camera positioned near the distal end of the retriever pole, the camera configured to record image data of an area within a viewing range of the camera and image data associated with the object; a monitor positioned near a proximal end of the retriever pole, wherein the monitor is electrically coupled to the camera via an insulated electrical wire that is configured to wrap around an external portion of the retriever pole that lies between the monitor and the camera, wherein the monitor is configured to display the image data of the area and the image data associated with the object recorded by the camera; and a power source electrically coupled to the monitor and the camera, wherein the power source is configured to provide electrical power to the monitor and the camera; wherein the retriever pole is extendable; wherein the camera, the monitor, the power source, and the electrical wire are configured to detach from the retriever pole as a removable unit, and wherein the removable unit is configured to be reattached to a different retriever pole. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method for retrieving an object using a retrieving device, the method comprising:
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searching an area for the object by utilizing the retrieving device, wherein the retrieving device comprising an extendable retriever pole including a scooping device positioned at a distal end of the extendable retriever pole, wherein the scooping device is configured to retrieve the object when the scooping device is positioned over the object; recording image data of the area and image data associated with the object by utilizing a camera positioned near the distal end of the extendable retriever pole of the retrieving device; providing electrical power to the monitor and the camera from a power source of the retrieving device transmitting a signal including the image data of the area and the image data associated with the object from the camera to a monitor positioned near a proximal end of the extendable retriever pole of the retrieving device, wherein the monitor is electrically coupled to the camera via an electrical wire that wraps around an external portion of the extendable retriever pole of the retrieving device; displaying the image data of the area and the image data associated with the object via the monitor based on the signal; determining a location of the object based on the image data of the area and the image data associated with the object that is displayed via the monitor; and retrieving the object using the scooping device after determining the location of the object; and detaching the camera, the monitor, the power source, and the electrical wire coupling the camera to the monitor from the extendable retriever pole of the retrieving device as a removable unit, and further comprising reattaching the removable unit including the camera, the monitor, the power source and the electrical wire to a different retrieving device. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A kit for a retrieving device, the kit comprising:
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an extendable retriever pole configured to increase a length of the retrieving device when extended and decrease a length of the retrieving device when retracted; the extendable retriever pole including a scooping device positioned at a distal end of the retriever pole, wherein the scooping device is configured to retrieve the object when the scooping device is positioned over the object; a camera attachable to the extendable retriever pole near the distal end of the extendable retriever pole and configured to record image data associated with an area and an object; a monitor attachable to the extendable retriever pole near a proximal end of the extendable retriever pole and configured to display the image data associated with the area and the object; a power source configured to provide electrical power to the camera and the monitor; and an electrical wire connectable to the camera, the monitor, and the power source, wherein the electrical wire is configured to wrap around an external portion of the extendable retriever pole, and wherein the electrical wire, the camera, the monitor, and the power source are configured to detach from the extendable retriever pole as a removable unit, and wherein the removable unit is configured to be reattached to a different retriever pole.
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