Audio device for luring wildlife

Abstract

The invention relates to a portable device used by hunters and wildlife enthusiasts to lure a variety of animals into close proximity. The device selectively plays back pre-recorded wildlife vocalizations stored as analog signals within an integrated circuit. The device utilizes an external speaker that can be remotely located from the device to provide an opportunity for the operator of the device to be secluded from view of wildlife. The device incorporates the selective use of one of two audio amplifier circuits, thereby enhancing the range of volume control. The device incorporates a selective and replaceable plug-in module used for determining and varying the specific species of animal vocalizations to be played back. The device operates from either an integral rechargeable battery or an auxiliary, direct current power source to further enhance its portability and includes the use of a battery charger and auxiliary power cord.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS Not Applicable STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT Not Applicable REFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISK APPENDIX Not Applicable BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to an animal luring device for attracting wildlife for purposes such as hunting, photography or viewing. More specifically, the present invention relates to a new and improved luring device whereby pre-recorded vocalizations of wildlife, stored as analog signals within an integrated circuit, can be played back to effectively lure wildlife to within closer proximity of the operator of the luring device. [0003] 2. Description of the Prior Art [0004] Many recording and playback devices have been developed for use by hunters, photographers, and wildlife enthusiasts for luring wildlife to within a desirable range. Many wildlife luring devices in use are m...

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Benefits of technology

[0006] Considering the disadvantages of current wildlife luring devices as noted in the prior art, it is reasonable to expect that the present invention would provide energy efficient playback of realistic wildlife sounds while requiring little extraneous movement on the part of the invention user and would therefore afford the user an excellent opportunity to lure wildlife to within the desired proximity.

[0007] The present invention further enhances its effectiveness as a wildlife luring device in that it employs a speaker that can be located an adequate distance from the user so that wildlife attention will be focused on a location other than that of the user.

[0010] The present invention further utilizes a sealed, gel cell type rechargeable battery in conjunction with a recharging device so that ease of use is maintained as compared to the use of disposable batteries, and battery life is enhanced as compared to the use of nickel-cadmium batteries.

Problems solved by technology

Each of these methods of operating a luring device requires the user of the device to employ physical movement during operation of the device which is apt to prematurely alert wildlife, and both methods require the use of one or both hands, limiting the ability to discharge a weapon or photograph the wildlife.

Also, these types of mechanical luring devices are intended to imitate as closely as possible the sounds of wildlife, but lack the realism of recorded wildlife vocalizations.

Furthermore, there are numerous wildlife luring devices that have been developed using mechanisms such as tape recorders for recording and playback of wildlife sounds, however these devices consume considerably more electric power than solid state electronic devices.

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