Electronic devices may be provided that are configured to calibrate the trolling motor housing 224 or other devices based on the amount of offset (e.g., angular offset as shown, but other types of offset are contemplated, such as linear offset). FIGS. 3A-3C illustrate an example electronic device 332 positioned above the trolling motor of FIG. 2, with the electronic device 332 being used to identify an angular offset θ1 of the attachment member 226 relative to the keel direction of the watercraft 200.

An electronic device 332 is illustrated, and the electronic device 332 may include a camera, one or more processors, and memory including computer program code. The electronic device 332 may also include a screen thereon that is configured to present an image in a top pane 333A. The computer program code may be configured to cause the processor(s) to receive images from the camera (e.g., live or taken images) and to determine a first direction A1 associated with the watercraft as indicated by the representation of the first direction A1′ in FIG. 3C. The representation of the first direction A1′ extends in a direction parallel to the keel 107 (see FIG. 1A) of the watercraft 200. The computer program code may be configured to cause the processor(s) to determine a second direction B1 associated with the attachment member 226 of the trolling motor, and this is represented in FIG. 3C by the representation of the second direction B1′. The second direction B1 is a forward direction extending outwardly from the watercraft.

The determination of the first direction A1 and/or the second direction B1 associated with the watercraft may be performed using one or more images taken at the camera. These images may be taken (e.g., captured) images or live images. The determination may be accomplished through image processing techniques such as a Hough transform. This determination of these directions A1, B1 may be performed using data regarding points on the watercraft that are positioned on a bow of the watercraft. However, data used for Hough transforms may be different in other embodiments where devices are being positioned at different locations on a watercraft. For example, where a sonar transducer assembly is being mounted at a transom of a watercraft, on a motor of the watercraft, or at another location on the watercraft, the Hough transform may utilize data regarding points positioned at the transom of the watercraft or positioned at other points on the watercraft. Points at edges of features may be the focus of image processing techniques, but other points may be considered as well in some embodiments.

The first direction A1 and/or the second direction B1 may be determined by analyzing data for points at edges of features in the images. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 3B, lines may be formed at edges of critical features, with these lines connecting various points at the edges. For example, the first lines 329A are positioned at edges of the representation of the attachment member 326, the second line 329B is positioned at edges of the representation of the watercraft at a first side of the bow, and the third line 329C is positioned at edges of the representation of the watercraft at a second side of the bow. While only a limited number of lines 329A, 329B, 329C are illustrated in FIG. 3B, it should be understood that a greater or fewer number of lines may be used during image processing to determine the directions of relevant components. For example, in other embodiments, significantly more lines may be identified and analyzed during image processing.

Based on the determined first direction A1 and the determined second direction B1, the computer program code may be configured to cause the processor(s) to determine an angular offset θ1 between the first direction A1 and the second direction B1. A representation of this angular offset θ1′ is represented in FIG. 3C. The computer program code may also be configured to cause the processor(s) to cause the indication of the angular offset θ1 to be stored in memory, and this amount of angular offset may be presented to the user on a display and/or this amount of angular offset may be used by other systems. The angular offset θ1 may be used with one or more functions associated with the device.

The screen of the electronic device 332 includes a top pane 333A, a bottom pane 334A, and a selection button 336A. In FIG. 3A, the top pane 333A includes a live image of the watercraft and components thereon. Additionally, the bottom pane 334A provides instructions for the user so that the user may effectively determine the angular offset, and the selection button 336A may be selected to allow the user to begin scanning the watercraft 200, the trolling motor, and the other components. In FIG. 3C, the screen of the electronic device 332 includes a top pane 333B, a bottom pane 334B, and a selection button 336B. The bottom pane 334B includes a representation of the angular offset, with this representation being provided in the form of text indicating the amount of angular offset. However, the representation of the angular offset may be provided in other ways. For example, a representation of the angular offset may be provided on the image of the top pane 333B in the form of the indicator 339, and the image presented in the top pane 333B may be a live image that shows the representation of the trolling motor housing 324, the representation of the attachment member 326, a representation of the bracket 328, and a representation of the watercraft 300. Thus, the top pane 333B may present an augmented reality image that indicates the amount of the angular offset. The image may also include representations of the first direction A1, the second direction B1, and the angular offset θ1. In some embodiments, the augmented reality image may emphasize the relevant material within the image. For example, the electronic device may present the representation of the attachment member 326, the representation of the watercraft 300, and the electronic device may hide other elements on the live image. Alternatively, the electronic device may present the representation of the attachment member 326 and the representation of the watercraft 300 with shading or an outline for emphasis, and the electronic device may present other elements on the live image without any such emphasis.

The electronic device 332 may be positioned proximate to the trolling motor housing 224 of FIG. 2 in order to obtain an image of the trolling motor housing 224. For example, in FIG. 3A, the electronic device 332 is positioned above the trolling motor housing 224 so that an image is created using a camera 332A of the electronic device 332. However, in other embodiments, the electronic device 332 may be positioned at other locations relative to the trolling motor housing 224—for example, the electronic device 332 may be positioned on a side of a trolling motor housing 224 or at some other position relative to the trolling motor housing 224 so that an image may be taken.

The electronic device may include a camera in some embodiments. For example, FIG. 3D illustrates an example camera 332A on the electronic device 332 of FIGS. 3A-3C. The electronic device 332 is provided in the form of smart phone, but cameras may also be provided on other electronic devices as well.

In some embodiments, a user may use tape or another similar material to assist with image processing. For example, in FIG. 4A, tape is positioned on a bow 403 of the watercraft 400 to assist with alignment, with the tape providing example lines associated with a device being installed and a keel of the watercraft. A first tape segment 477A is positioned at a first angle, and this first tape segment 477A may be indicative of the orientation of the device being installed (e.g., a trolling motor, a sonar transducer, another motor, a sensor, etc.). The second tape segment 477B is positioned at a second angle, and this second tape segment 477B may be indicative of a certain direction on a watercraft. In FIG. 4A, the second tape segment 477B is indicative of the keel direction of the watercraft. Once tape segments 477A, 477B are in position, an electronic device 432 may then be utilized in a manner similar to how the electronic device 332 of FIGS. 3A-3C is used to determine the angular offset (if any). As illustrated in FIG. 4B, the electronic device 432 may identify or extract a first line 429A associated with the first tape segment 477A, and the electronic device 432 may identify or extract a second line 429B associated with the second tape segment 477B. Once these lines 429A, 429B are obtained, the lines 429A, 429B may be used to determine the relevant directions and the amount of offset. In some embodiments, lines 429A, 429B that are generated are presented on an image in the display of the electronic device 432 so that the lines 429A, 429B are visible on the representation of the watercraft 400′. However, in other embodiments, the lines 429A, 429B may not be presented to the user and may instead be processed in the background. Also, the lines associated with a device and a keel of the watercraft may be represented using techniques other than tape. For example, temporary or permanent markings may be used, or other objects may be used to represent the lines.

The approaches described herein may also be used to assist in positioning other devices and to assist in positioning devices at other locations on a watercraft. FIG. 5 is a schematic, top view illustrating an example sonar transducer assembly 562 attached to a watercraft 500 with an angular offset θ2 from a rearward direction of the watercraft 500. The watercraft 500 includes a primary motor 505 and a kicker motor 542 attached to the watercraft 500 as well as the sonar transducer assembly 562. The sonar transducer assembly 562 is pivotably attached to the transom 539 of the watercraft 500, with an arm attaching the sonar transducer assembly 562 to a rear surface 563 at the transom 539.

The watercraft 500 may define a first direction A2, and this first direction A2 is a rearward direction of the watercraft 500 in FIG. 5. The sonar transducer assembly 562 may be configured to cause the emission of sonar signals in a second direction B2. In the example illustrated in FIG. 5, the sonar transducer assembly 562 of FIG. 5 is mounted with an angular offset θ2 relative to the rearward direction of the watercraft.

Electronic devices of various embodiments described herein may be configured to determine the offset for the sonar transducer assembly or other devices. FIGS. 6A-6B illustrate an example electronic device 632 positioned above the sonar transducer assembly 562 of FIG. 5, with the electronic device 632 being used to determine an angular offset θ2 of the sonar transducer assembly 532 relative to the watercraft 500.

An electronic device 632 is illustrated, and the electronic device 632 may include a camera, one or more processors, and memory including computer program code. The electronic device 632 may also include a screen thereon that is configured to present an image in a top pane 633A. The computer program code may be configured to cause the processor(s) to determine a first direction A2 associated with the watercraft as indicated by the representation of the first direction A2′ in FIG. 6B. The representation of the first direction A2′ extends in a direction normal to the representation of the rear surface 663, which is positioned at the representation of the transom 639. The computer program code may be configured to cause the processor(s) to determine a second direction B2 associated with the sonar transducer assembly 562, and this is represented in FIG. 6B by the representation of the second direction B2′. The second direction is a pointing direction that extends outwardly from the watercraft. Based on the determined first direction A2 and the determined second direction B2, the computer program code may be configured to cause the processor(s) to determine an angular offset θ2 between the first direction A2 and the second direction B2. A representation of this angular offset θ2′ is represented in FIG. 6B. The computer program code may also be configured to cause the processor(s) to cause the indication of the angular offset θ2 to be stored in memory, and this amount of angular offset may be presented to the user on a display or this amount of angular offset may be used by other systems. The angular offset θ2 may be used with one or more functions associated with the device.

The screen of the electronic device 632 includes a bottom pane 634A and a selection button 636A. In FIG. 6A, the bottom pane 634A provides instructions for the user so that the user may effectively determine the angular offset, and the selection button 636A may be selected to allow the user to begin scanning the watercraft 500, the sonar transducer assembly 562, and the other components. In FIG. 6B, the screen of the electronic device 632 includes a bottom pane 634B and a selection button 636B. The bottom pane 634B includes a representation of the angular offset, with this representation being provided in the form of text indicating the amount of angular offset. However, the representation of the angular offset may be provided in other ways. For example, a representation of the angular offset may be provided on the image in the top pane 633B in the form of the indicator 638, which may be a live image that shows the representation of the sonar transducer assembly 662, providing an augmented reality image that assist in indicating corrections necessary to reduce the angular offset if so desired.

While the electronic device 332 of FIGS. 3A-3D is a smart phone and while the electronic device 632 of FIGS. 6A-6B is a tablet, other types of electronic devices may be utilized in place of these example electronic devices. For example, electronic devices may be provided in the form of a laptop, a smart watch, smart glasses, a cell phone, or some other device.

While FIGS. 6A-6B illustrate the electronic device 632 being positioned above the sonar transducer assembly 662, electronic devices may be positioned at other locations relative to a sonar transducer assembly. For example, looking at FIG. 1B, the sonar transducer assembly 175 is illustrated attached at the transom 106 of the watercraft 100. An electronic device may be positioned to the side of the sonar transducer assembly 662 to determine the position of the sonar transducer assembly 662 within a body of water or the orientation of the sonar transducer assembly 662. Where the electronic device is positioned at the side of a sonar transducer assembly or at another position relative to the sonar transducer assembly, the electronic device may still generally operate in the same manner as other electronic devices described herein. While the sonar transducer assembly 175 is illustrated as being under water, an electronic device may be used to determine the position of the sonar transducer assembly 662 when the watercraft is not in the water.

In some embodiments, the electronic device 632 may be positioned relative to the sonar transducer assembly to identify an offset in the position or orientation of the sonar transducer assembly, and the orientation or position of sonar transducer assemblies may be adjusted so that the sonar transducer assemblies maintain optimal performance. Looking at the sonar transducer assemblies 175A-175C in FIG. 1C, an electronic device 632 may be positioned relative to each of the sonar transducer assemblies 175A-175C so that the electronic device 632 may capture an image of the sonar transducer assemblies 175A-175C. For example, the electronic device 632 may be positioned to the side of the sonar transducer assemblies 175A-175C when the image is captured. Once the image is captured, the image may be utilized to determine the offset angle for the sonar transducer assemblies 175A-175C. For example, the offset angle θ1 may be identified for the sonar transducer assembly 175A, the offset angle θ2 may be identified for the sonar transducer assembly 175B, and the offset angle θ3 may be identified for the sonar transducer assembly 175C. In some embodiments, once the offset angle is determined, corrections may be suggested or corrections may be automatically made at the sonar transducer assemblies 175A-175C. Once corrections are made, the offset angle of the sonar transducer assemblies 175A-175C may be similar to the offset angle θ2 for the sonar transducer assembly 175B in some embodiments.

Turning now to the sonar transducer assemblies 175D-175F in FIG. 1C, an electronic device 632 may be positioned relative to each of the sonar transducer assemblies 175D-175F so that the electronic device 632 may capture an image of the sonar transducer assemblies 175D-175F. For example, the electronic device 632 may be positioned to the front or the rear of the sonar transducer assemblies 175D-175F when the image is captured. Once the image is captured, the image may be utilized to determine the offset angle for the sonar transducer assemblies 175D-175F. For example, the offset angle θ4 may be identified for the sonar transducer assembly 175D, the offset angle θ5 may be identified for the sonar transducer assembly 175E, and the offset angle θ6 may be identified for the sonar transducer assembly 175F. In some embodiments, once the offset angle is determined, corrections may be suggested or corrections may be automatically made at the sonar transducer assemblies 175D-175F. Once corrections are made, the offset angle of the sonar transducer assemblies 175D-175F may be similar to the offset angle θ5 for the sonar transducer assembly 175E in some embodiments.

Height mounted at the rear of the boat and angle up/down. The transducer must be in the water, but not too much. And pointed in the right direction for the correct angle of view. See diagram below.

The watercraft may have systems thereon including various electrical components, and FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating electrical components that may be provided in one example system 700A. The system 700A may comprise numerous marine devices. As shown in FIG. 7, a sonar transducer assembly 762, a radar 756A, a rudder 757, a primary motor 705, a trolling motor 708, and additional sensors/devices 764 may be provided as marine devices, but other marine devices may also be provided. One or more marine devices may be implemented on the marine electronic device 760 as well. For example, a position sensor 745, a direction sensor 748, an autopilot 750, and other sensors/devices 752 may be provided within the marine electronic device 760. These marine devices can be integrated within the marine electronic device 760, integrated on a watercraft at another location and connected to the marine electronic device 760, and/or the marine devices may be implemented at a remote device 754 in some embodiments. The system 700A may include any number of different systems, modules, or components, each of which may comprise any device or means embodied in either hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software configured to perform one or more corresponding functions described herein.

The marine electronic device 760 may include at least one processor 710, a memory 720, a communications interface 778, a user interface 735, a display 740, autopilot 750, and one or more sensors (e.g. position sensor 745, direction sensor 748, other sensors/devices 752). One or more of the components of the marine electronic device 760 may be located within a housing or could be separated into multiple different housings (e.g., be remotely located).

The processor(s) 710 may be any means configured to execute various programmed operations or instructions stored in a memory device (e.g., memory 720) such as a device or circuitry operating in accordance with software or otherwise embodied in hardware or a combination of hardware and software (e.g. a processor operating under software control or the processor embodied as an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or field programmable gate array (FPGA) specifically configured to perform the operations described herein, or a combination thereof) thereby configuring the device or circuitry to perform the corresponding functions of the processor(s) 710 as described herein.

In an example embodiment, the memory 720 may include one or more non-transitory storage or memory devices such as, for example, volatile and/or non-volatile memory that may be either fixed or removable. The memory 720 may be configured to store instructions, computer program code, radar data, and additional data such as sonar data, chart data, location/position data in a non-transitory computer readable medium for use, such as by the processor(s) 710 for enabling the marine electronic device 760 to carry out various functions in accordance with example embodiments of the present invention. For example, the memory 720 could be configured to buffer input data for processing by the processor(s) 710. Additionally or alternatively, the memory 720 could be configured to store instructions for execution by the processor(s) 710. The memory 720 may include computer program code that is configured to, when executed, cause the processor(s) 710 to perform various methods described herein. The memory 720 may serve as a non-transitory computer readable medium having stored thereon software instructions that, when executed by a processor, cause methods described herein to be performed.

The communications interface 778 may be configured to enable communication to external systems (e.g. an external network 702). In this manner, the marine electronic device 760 may retrieve stored data from a remote device 754 via the external network 702 in addition to or as an alternative to the onboard memory 720. Additionally or alternatively, the marine electronic device 760 may transmit or receive data, such as radar signal data, radar return data, radar image data, path data or the like to or from a sonar transducer assembly 762. In some embodiments, the marine electronic device 760 may also be configured to communicate with other devices or systems (such as through the external network 702 or through other communication networks, such as described herein). For example, the marine electronic device 760 may communicate with a propulsion system of the watercraft 100 (e.g., for autopilot control); a remote device (e.g., a user's mobile device, a handheld remote, etc.); or another system.

The communications interface 778 of the marine electronic device 760 may also include one or more communications modules configured to communicate with one another in any of a number of different manners including, for example, via a network. In this regard, the communications interface 778 may include any of a number of different communication backbones or frameworks including, for example, Ethernet, the NMEA 2000 framework, GPS, cellular, Wi-Fi, or other suitable networks. The network may also support other data sources, including GPS, autopilot, engine data, compass, radar, etc. In this regard, numerous other peripheral devices (including other marine electronic devices or transducer assemblies) may be included in the system 700A.

The position sensor 745 may be configured to determine the current position and/or location of the marine electronic device 760 (and/or the watercraft 100). For example, the position sensor 745 may comprise a GPS, bottom contour, inertial navigation system, such as machined electromagnetic sensor (MEMS), a ring laser gyroscope, or other location detection system. Alternatively or in addition to determining the location of the marine electronic device 760 or the watercraft 100, the position sensor 745 may also be configured to determine the position and/or orientation of an object outside of the watercraft 100.

The display 740 (e.g. one or more screens) may be configured to present images and may include or otherwise be in communication with a user interface 735 configured to receive input from a user. The display 740 may be, for example, a conventional LCD (liquid crystal display), a touch screen display, mobile device, or any other suitable display known in the art upon which images may be displayed.

In some embodiments, the display 740 may present one or more sets of data (or images generated from the one or more sets of data). Such data includes chart data, radar data, sonar data, weather data, location data, position data, orientation data, sonar data, or any other type of information relevant to the watercraft. Radar data may be received from radar 756A located outside of a marine electronic device 760, radar 756B located in a marine electronic device 760, or from radar devices positioned at other locations, such as remote from the watercraft. Additional data may be received from marine devices such as a sonar transducer assembly 762, a primary motor 705 or an associated sensor, a trolling motor 708 or an associated sensor, a kicker motor 742 or an associated sensor, an autopilot 750, a rudder 757 or an associated sensor, a position sensor 745, a direction sensor 748, other sensors/devices 752, a remote device 754, onboard memory 720 (e.g., stored chart data, historical data, etc.), or other devices.

The user interface 735 may include, for example, a keyboard, keypad, function keys, buttons, a mouse, a scrolling device, input/output ports, a touch screen, or any other mechanism by which a user may interface with the system.

Although the display 740 of FIG. 7 is shown as being directly connected to the processor(s) 710 and within the marine electronic device 760, the display 740 may alternatively be remote from the processor(s) 710 and/or marine electronic device 760. Likewise, in some embodiments, the position sensor 745 and/or user interface 735 may be remote from the marine electronic device 760.

The marine electronic device 760 may include one or more other sensors/devices 752, such as configured to measure or sense various other conditions. The other sensors/devices 752 may include, for example, an air temperature sensor, a water temperature sensor, a current sensor, a light sensor, a wind sensor, a speed sensor, or the like.

A sonar transducer assembly 762 is also provided in the system 700A. The sonar transducer assembly 762 illustrated in FIG. 7 may include one or more sonar transducer elements 767, such as may be arranged to operate alone or in one or more transducer arrays. In some embodiments, additional separate sonar transducer elements (arranged to operate alone, in an array, or otherwise) may be included. As indicated herein, the sonar transducer assembly 762 may also include a sonar signal processor or other processor (although not shown) configured to perform various sonar processing. In some embodiments, the processor (e.g., processor(s) 710 in the marine electronic device 760, a controller (or processor portion) in the sonar transducer assembly 762, or a remote controller—or combinations thereof) may be configured to filter sonar return data and/or selectively control sonar transducer element(s) 767. For example, various processing devices (e.g., a multiplexer, a spectrum analyzer, A-to-D converter, etc.) may be utilized in controlling or filtering sonar return data and/or transmission of sonar signals from the sonar transducer element(s) 767. The processor(s) 710 may also be configured to filter data regarding certain objects out of map data.

The sonar transducer assembly 762 may also include one or more other systems, such as various sensor(s) 766. For example, the sonar transducer assembly 762 may include an orientation sensor, such as gyroscope or other orientation sensor (e.g., accelerometer, MEMS, etc.) that may be configured to determine the relative orientation of the sonar transducer assembly 762 and/or the one or more sonar transducer element(s) 767—such as with respect to a keel direction of the watercraft. In some embodiments, additionally or alternatively, other types of sensor(s) are contemplated, such as, for example, a water temperature sensor, a current sensor, a light sensor, a wind sensor, a speed sensor, or the like. While only one sonar transducer assembly 762 is illustrated in FIG. 7, additional sonar transducer assemblies may be provided in other embodiments.

An electronic device 768 is also included. The electronic device 768 may be a phone such as a smart phone, a cell phone, smart glasses, a tablet, a computer, a headset, or another electronic device. The electronic device 768 comprises a display 770, with the display 770 having a screen. In some embodiments, the display 770 may be a touch display that is configured to receive input from a user by detecting the user touching the display 770 with a finger. A user interface 772 is also provided in the electronic device 768, and the user interface 772 may include one or more input buttons, a speaker, a microphone, a keypad, and other mechanisms to enable the user to input commands. The electronic device 768 may also comprise a camera 774B to obtain one or more images, which may be live images. The electronic device 768 may also comprise an orientation sensor 776B. The orientation sensor 776B may be configured to determine the orientation at the camera 774B. Alternatively, a camera 774A and an associated orientation sensor 776A may be positioned at another location on the watercraft, with the orientation sensor 776A being configured to determine the orientation at the camera 774A.

The components presented in FIG. 7 may be rearranged to alter the connections between components. For example, in some embodiments, a marine device outside of the marine electronic device 760, such as the radar 756A, may be directly connected to the processor(s) 710 rather than being connected to the communications interface 778. Additionally, sensors and devices implemented within the marine electronic device 760 may be directly connected to the communications interface 778 in some embodiments rather than being directly connected to the processor(s) 710.

FIG. 8 illustrates an example method 800 for determining an angular offset for a device attached to a watercraft. At operation 802, an image taken at a camera is received. This image may be taken at various positions relative to the device. For example, the image may be taken from a position above the device, from a position at a side of the device, or at another position.

At operation 804, a first direction associated with a watercraft is determined. This first direction may be dependent on the type of device being installed and the location where the device is being installed. For example, where a device being installed is a trolling motor having a trolling motor housing that is being installed at a bow of a watercraft, the first direction may be associated with the direction that the keel of the watercraft extends in.

At operation 806, a second direction associated with a device is determined. The device may be a sonar transducer assembly, a trolling motor housing, a kicker motor, a primary motor, a radar device, etc. However, several other devices may be utilized in method 800 to accomplish effective alignment during installation.

In some embodiments, the image received at operation 802 may be used to assist in determining the first direction and the second direction at operations 804 and 806. In some embodiments, the image may be the only material used to determine the second direction, but other material may be utilized to assist in the determination in other embodiments. Image processing techniques such as a Hough transform may be used to assist in determining the first direction and/or the second direction, and these image processing techniques may rely on data obtained for various points on the watercraft (e.g., at the bow of the watercraft, at the transom of the watercraft, etc.). Points at edges of features may be the focus of image processing techniques, but other points may be considered as well in some embodiments. However, in some embodiments, operation 802 may be omitted and the first direction and the second direction may be determined in other ways (e.g., based on inputs received from users on a display) without use of image processing techniques. At operation 808, an angular offset between the first direction and the second direction is determined.

At operation 810, an indication of the angular offset may be stored in memory. This indication may be a numerical value in some embodiments, but the indication may be provided in other forms (e.g., an image, a qualitative classification for the angular offset as high, medium, or low, etc.). As detailed herein, such angular offset stored in the memory may be used by various systems, such as the marine electronic device 760, trolling motor 708, or other devices with various functionality, such as for orientation sensing, navigation, among other functionality.

At operation 812, a representation of the angular offset is presented on a display. The representation of the angular offset may be presented on the display by presenting text to the user indicating the amount of angular offset. However, the representation of the angular offset may be presented on the display by presenting one or more indicators on a live image showing the device, with the indicator(s) indicating the amount of angular offset.

FIG. 9 illustrates a flowchart of an example method 900 of machine learning, such as may be utilized with artificial intelligence for various embodiments of the present invention. As described herein in various embodiments, at least one processor or another suitable device may be configured to develop a model for image processing, with the model accounting for, for example, different watercraft shapes and sizes, device shapes and sizes for trolling motors, other motors, sonar transducer assemblies, and other devices, and common occurrences in certain bodies of water, among other things. In some embodiments, a marine electronic device 760 (see FIG. 7) may comprise one or more processors 710 (see FIG. 7) that perform the functions shown in FIG. 9.

The system may also obtain and utilize data regarding for the type of watercraft, demographic information about one or more users, the environment around the watercraft, various user actions on a display, a user interface, or some other action, etc. The developed model may assign different weights to different types of data that are provided.

In some systems, even after the model is deployed, the systems may beneficially improve the developed model by analyzing further data points. By utilizing artificial intelligence, effective image processing techniques may be implemented. Additionally, utilizing artificial intelligence, the image processing techniques may be performed with greater accuracy as the accuracy of object recognition and edge recognition may be greatly improved.

By receiving several different types of data, the example method 900 may be performed to generate complex models. The example method