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07-06-2012 дата публикации

Movement Monitoring Device For Action Sports, And Associated Methods

Номер: US20120143514A1

Автор: Adrian F. Larkin, Burl W. Amsbury, Curtis A. Vock, Perry Youngs

Принадлежит: PhatRat Tech LLC

A movement monitoring device (MMD) for action sports has a detector for sensing motion associated with action sports, a processor for processing data from the detector to determine one or more movement metrics, and a communications port for wirelessly relaying the movement metrics to a remote location. A method collects motion data within action sports, including: detecting motion of a person or object engaged in action sports; determining one or more events associated with the motion; and wirelessly relaying the events to a remote network. One MMD for action sports is formed within a cell phone having a detector for sensing motion associated with action sports and a processor for processing data from the detector to determine one or more movement metrics for (a) display to a person using carrying the cell phone during action sports or (b) relaying the movement metrics to an external network for review by others.

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Номер записи: 1

28-06-2012 дата публикации

Notifying a Passenger of Overweight Luggage

Номер: US20120161975A1

Автор: Carole Ann Stewart, Gerard James Stewart

Принадлежит: WEIGH AHEAD UKENA Ltd

Passengers are notified as to whether an item if luggage is overweight. Information relating to a journey is received for which a passenger has a ticket and an item of luggage is weighed such that this may be compared with a maximum weight allowed for the luggage item. An extent to which the luggage is overweight is indicated so that a passenger may reduce this weight or accept that an additional payment is required. In order to provide accurate results while reducing the overall size of the data stored, information relating to a journey includes first data identifying a carrier and second data identifying a destination.

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Номер записи: 2

19-07-2012 дата публикации

System and method for weighing an item on a mobile device

Номер: US20120181091A1

Автор: Nhi H. Lieu

Принадлежит: Individual

A mobile portable system for a user to weigh an item on a mobile device, the mobile device having a computer processor and a display screen, and a weighing platform integral to the mobile device. The weighing platform may be integral to the display screen or may be a separate piece of hardware. A selector module is provided for allowing the user of the mobile device to choose the type of the item to be weighed. A weighing module is also provided for determining the weight of the item placed by the user on the weighing platform. A visual module in communication with the weighing module is provided to display the weight of the item to the user. The selector module, the weighing module, and the display module are executed by the computer processor of the mobile device. In another embodiment, the invention includes a communications manager to send the weight and the type of the item to a marketplace over a network, the marketplace being adapted to send the real-time price back to the mobile device for further display to the user.

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Номер записи: 3

29-11-2012 дата публикации

Biometric healthcare data system

Номер: US20120302841A1

Автор: Rudolph J. Liedtke, Timothy W. Coressel

Принадлежит: TELSANO HEALTH

A biometric healthcare data system has biometric data collection stations and a network management system. Each station has several biometric data measurement devices including a bioelectrical impedance analysis system. Each station has a gateway that connects to the devices and that connects the station through the internet to the network management system. The network management system has a communications manager that tracks the stations, a content manager that provides content to the stations and a data manager that retrieves and stores data from the data collection stations.

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Номер записи: 4

13-06-2013 дата публикации

Personal items network, and associated methods

Номер: US20130151699A1

Автор: Adrian F. Larkin, Burl W. Amsbury, Curtis A. Vock, Paul Jonjak, Perry Youngs

Принадлежит: Apple Inc

A personal items network, comprising a plurality of items, each item having a wireless communications port for coupling in network with every other item, each item having a processor for determining if any other item in the network is no longer linked to the item, each item having an indicator for informing a user that an item has left the network, wherein a user may locate lost items. A method for locating lost personal items, comprising: linking at least two personal items together on a network; and depositing one or both of time and location information in an unlost item when one of the items is lost out of network.

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Номер записи: 5

24-10-2013 дата публикации

System for metering feed in feed lines

Номер: US20130276709A1

Автор: Drew Ryder, Neal Tovsen

Принадлежит: Feedlogic Corp

According to an embodiment of a method for measuring feed flow, feed is moved through a flexible pipe using a flexible auger operably positioned within the pipe. Feed flow through a metered section ( 309 ) of the flexible pipe is metered using a feed meter ( 304 ) attached to the flexible pipe. The feed meter includes load cell ( 312 ) configured to detect strain induced by feed mass within the metered section ( 309 ). Metering feed includes providing a measure of mass flow of the feed, using the load cell ( 312 ), when the feed moves through the metered section ( 309 ).

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Номер записи: 6

07-11-2013 дата публикации

Downloadable datasets for a patient monitoring system

Номер: US20130297344A1

Автор: Brian A. Golden, Daniel L. Cosentino, Louis C. Cosentino, Todd F. Young

Принадлежит: Cardiocom, LLC

In general, this disclosure describes techniques for remotely monitoring the health of an ambulatory patient. As described herein, an ambulatory patient may interact with a monitoring device that is located at the patient's home. The monitoring device may ask the patient to provide responses to health-related questions or requests for physiological characteristics and may upload the responses. A health care professional may then use the responses to evaluate the health of the patient. A set of firmware instructions stored on the monitoring device may cause the monitoring device to perform these functions. The monitoring device may download a prompt that is associated with at least one instruction in the set of firmware instructions. The prompt may cause the patient monitoring device to execute the at least one instruction in the set of firmware instructions to gather information relating to a patient.

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Номер записи: 7

21-11-2013 дата публикации

Weighing apparatus

Номер: US20130306382A1

Автор: Naoto Izumo, Yoshikazu Nagane

Принадлежит: A&D Co Ltd

To provide a weighing apparatus by which it is possible for a user himself/herself to determine poor performance of the apparatus is a factor attributable to an installation environment, and the weighing accuracy is improved. Respective temporal fluctuations in weighed data detected from a load measuring mechanism 2 and environmental measurement data detected in an environmental measurement means 10 are recorded in a correlative manner in an arithmetic processing unit 32, and the temporal fluctuations are visually recognizable via a display unit 31. Thereby, the correlation between the environmental variations and the weighed data is visually disclosed, which makes it possible for a user to easily recognize that poor performance of the apparatus is attributable to the environmental variations, that increases the reliability of the weighing apparatus. Further, the fundamental performance (accuracy) presented by the apparatus is also assured by allowing the user himself/herself to improve the surrounding environment.

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Номер записи: 8

19-12-2013 дата публикации

Weighing compartment with integrated balance

Номер: US20130333957A1

Автор: Heinrich Feldotte, Michael Laubstein

Принадлежит: Sartorius Lab Instruments GmbH and Co KG, Sartorius Weighing Technology GmbH

A weighing compartment ( 10 ) having a work surface ( 22 ), including a balance which is integrated into the weighing compartment and which has a scale pan ( 24 ) arranged on the work surface ( 22 ), and at least one operation surface ( 26 ) which is arranged within the area of the work surface ( 22 ). The work surface ( 22 ) is formed by the surface of a smooth, continuous plate ( 20 ) and the operation surface ( 26 ) is integrated into the work surface ( 22 ) and is designed as a sensor panel, wherein a sensor ( 28 ) is arranged below the plate which forms the work surface.

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Номер записи: 9

30-01-2014 дата публикации

Boost converter for tracking input voltages

Номер: US20140027188A1

Автор: Eric J. HOLLAND

Принадлежит: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC

A boost converter is provided for tracking change in input voltage. The boost converter comprises at least one input for connection to a DC voltage source for supplying an input voltage; at least one output configured to supply an output voltage having a value that is greater than a value of said input voltage by at least a predetermined offset value; feedback means adapted to provide a feedback voltage, based on said output voltage, to a switching element of said boost converter, and a feedback voltage regulator means adapted to combine said feedback voltage with an input voltage characteristic so as to adjust said output voltage to be offset and proportional to said input voltage characteristic.

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Номер записи: 10

27-02-2014 дата публикации

APPARATUS CAPABLE OF MEASURING LOAD AND LOAD MOVEMENT

Номер: US20140054096A1

Автор: Carruthers David, Morby Gary Kenneth

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There is herein described apparatus capable of measuring load and load movement. More particularly, there is described apparatus capable of measuring both load and load movement using at least one sensor located between an upper and lower floor structure. 1. Apparatus capable of measuring both load and load movement , said apparatus comprising:at least one sensor capable of measuring a load;the at least one sensor located between an upper and lower floor structure;a display unit;wherein the at least one sensor is capable of measuring the load and changes in the load to detect load movement and thereafter display the measured load on the display unit.2. Apparatus capable of measuring both load and load movement according to claim 1 , wherein the loads are being moved from one location to another or are stationary.3. Apparatus capable of measuring both load and load movement according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensor is capable of measuring a load to within a few ounces or grams.4. Apparatus capable of measuring both load and load movement according to claim 1 , wherein the apparatus comprises a plurality of sensors which are capable of being connected to one another in series and/or parallel.5. Apparatus capable of measuring both load and load movement according to claim 1 , wherein the sensors are over-molded and inserted between upper and lower layers of a floor structure.6. Apparatus capable of measuring both load and load movement according to claim 1 , wherein the sensors are secured in place using any suitable adhesive and/or mechanical means.7. Apparatus capable of measuring both load and load movement according to claim 1 , wherein the upper and lower floor structure form a continuous planar structure above and below the at least one sensor.8. Apparatus capable of measuring both load and load movement according to claim 1 , wherein the upper and lower floor structure form a sandwich-type structure with the at least one sensor located between the ...

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Номер записи: 11

05-01-2017 дата публикации

MARINE ANIMAL DATA CAPTURE AND AGGREGATION DEVICE

Номер: US20170003160A1

Автор: SCHELL JAKOB CLARK, Terry Robert Mark

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Disclosed is an apparatus incorporating a data capture method involving capturing an image and weighing marine animals during or after harvest. Data captured may be compared against a set of preconfigured rules, the results of which may aid in optimizing a fisherman's workflow by alerting the fisherman of the presence of characteristics of the marine animals that violate any of the set of preconfigured rules, such as bycatch, endangered, or breeding animals. As such, the apparatus may improve operational efficiency, reduce overhead costs, promote transparent fishing practices, and provide catch-to-plate data to various stakeholders. The apparatus also enables an economic model that incentivizes fishermen to use the apparatus by facilitating the remittance of micropayments in exchange for data captured through the apparatus. The apparatus offers a consistent, reliable means of collecting and aggregating complete data from marine animals while at the same time aiding fishermen compliance with regulations. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a processor;a memory; detects a weight differential through the one or more sensors;', 'upon detecting the weight differential, measures a weight and captures an image through the one or more sensors; and', 'based on the captured image, compares one or more characteristics derived from the image or the weight to one or more preconfigured rules of the processor., 'wherein the processor is configured to execute a set of instructions stored in the memory, the set of instructions causing the apparatus to perform a data capture session in which the apparatus, 'one or more sensors;'}2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the data capture session further comprises detecting a violation of any of the one or more preconfigured rules.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the data capture session further comprises:upon detecting a violation, communicating a notification through one or more output devices communicatively coupled to the processor.4. ...

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Номер записи: 12

05-01-2017 дата публикации

METHOD FOR DISPLAYING THE WEIGHING RESULT OF A SCALE

Номер: US20170003161A1

Автор: Moser Jurgen

Принадлежит: BIZERBA GMBH & CO.KG

The invention relates to a method for displaying the weighing result of a scale, in particular a shop scale, which comprises an identification, on a mobile display device. In said method, the mobile display device establishes a secure wireless communication link to the scale and displays the identification of the scale once the link has been successfully established. 118-. (canceled)18. A method for displaying a weighing result of a scale on a mobile display device , the scale having an identifier , in which method the mobile display device establishes a secure , wireless communication connection with the scale and displays the identifier of the scale after successfully establishing the connection.19. The method in accordance with claim 18 , wherein the scale is a store scale.20. The method in accordance with claim 18 , 'making a check of whether the mobile display device corresponds to a device model approved for a display of the weighing results satisfying predefined demands.', 'further comprising the step of21. The method in accordance with claim 20 , 'if the mobile display device corresponds to an approved device model, it is made possible that a weighing result of the connected scale is displayed on the mobile display device.', 'wherein,'}22. The method in accordance with claim 20 , 'if the mobile display device does not correspond to an approved device model, a check is made with reference to the hardware parameters of the mobile display device read out from the mobile display device as to whether a display of the weighing results satisfying the predefined demands is possible on the mobile display device.', 'wherein,'}23. The method in accordance with claim 22 , 'determining a zoom factor on the basis of the hardware parameters, with which zoom factor a display of the weighing results is possible which satisfies the predefined demands.', 'further comprising the step of24. The method in accordance with claim 20 , 'if the mobile display device does not ...

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Номер записи: 13

13-01-2022 дата публикации

WATER ACTIVITY TRACKING FOR LOSS DETECTION

Номер: US20220011153A1

Автор: Campbell Scott H.

Принадлежит: METER Group, Inc. USA

Systems and methods include testing the weight and water activity of a product at different times and using those measurements to track changes in the water content/water weight and non-water content/non-water weight in the product. These can be useful to detect anomalous activities or batches of processed product, such as when portions of a product are being stolen or improperly altered or wasted. Plant operators can track properties of a product as the product undergoes processing to detect stages and areas in which problems occur and can thereby improve plant and operator efficiency. 1. A method , comprising:measuring a first weight value of a product in a first span of time;measuring a first water activity value of the product in the first span of time;measuring a second weight value of the product in a second span of time, the second span of time being after the first span of time;measuring a second water activity value of the product in the second span of time;determining a change in water weight of the product between the first span of time and the second span of time based on the first and second water activity values;determining a change in non-water weight of the product between the first span of time and the second span of time based on the first and second weight values of the product and based on the change in water weight of the product.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising altering the product between the first and second spans of time.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein altering the product comprises drying the product.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein altering the product comprises dividing the product.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein altering the product comprises curing the product.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein measuring the first or second water activity value comprises removing a sample portion from the product and measuring the water activity of the sample portion.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein a user operates tools to ...

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Номер записи: 14

07-01-2021 дата публикации

System and Method for Monitoring Food Waste

Номер: US20210005102A1

Автор: Hrair MEKHSIAN, Kevin Duffy, Marc ZORNES

Принадлежит: Winnow Solutions Ltd

The present invention relates to a system for monitoring food waste. The system includes a weight mechanism configured for weighing a waste receptacle, wherein the waste receptacle is configured for receiving food waste from a plurality of consecutive disposal events before emptying, a processor configured for measuring the difference in weight of the waste receptacle between each disposal event and calculating the weight of a disposal event based upon the difference and a user interface configured to receive at least one indication categorising the food waste in a disposal event by a user. A method for monitoring food waste is also described.

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Номер записи: 15

08-01-2015 дата публикации

Hospital Bed Having Weigh Scale System

Номер: US20150008049A1

Автор: Dixon Steven A., Skinner Andrew F., Stolpmann James R., Welling Jeffrey R.

Принадлежит:

A hospital bed includes a force sensor or scale apparatus configured to detect the weight of a patient. 120-. (canceled)21. An apparatus for supporting a patient , the apparatus comprising:a base;a frame to support the patient above the base;a lift coupled to the base and the frame, the lift being operable to elevate a first end of the frame relative to a second end of the frame;a force sensor coupled to the frame, the force sensor being configured to generate a force signal in response to a detected force;an angle sensor coupled to the frame, the angle sensor being configured to generate an angle signal in response to an angle of the force sensor;a controller coupled to the angle sensor to receive the angle signal therefrom and coupled to the force sensor to receive the force signal therefrom, the controller being configured to calculate a weight of the patient based on the angle signal and the force signal; andan output device coupled to the controller and configured to indicate the weight of the patient.22. The apparatus of claim 21 , wherein the output device provides a visual indication of the weight of the patient.23. The apparatus of claim 21 , wherein the output device provides a printout of the weight of the patient.24. The apparatus of claim 21 , wherein the output device provides an audible indication of the weight of the patient.25. The apparatus of claim 21 , further comprising a patient support surface supported on the frame and a fluid supply configured to receive a control signal and supply a compressible medium to the patient support surface in response to the control signal.26. The apparatus of claim 25 , further comprising a pressure sensor coupled to the patient support surface to be exposed to the pressure therein claim 25 , the pressure sensor being configured to generate a pressure signal in response to the pressure claim 25 , wherein the controller is coupled to the pressure sensor to receive the pressure signal therefrom claim 25 , and ...

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Номер записи: 16

10-01-2019 дата публикации

PATIENT SUPPORT WITH IMPROVED CONTROL

Номер: US20190008708A1

Автор: Moreno David Mayen, Wan Fong David Kim Soui

Принадлежит:

A braking system for a patient support apparatus includes a caster wheel assembly. The caster wheel assembly includes a caster wheel and manually operable brake operable to brake the caster wheel. The caster wheel assembly further includes a manual brake activation handle or pedal for manually operating the manually operable brake to move between three positions, wherein said three positions include a braking position, an un-braked position, and a steer lock position. The braking system further includes an electrically powered actuator mechanically coupled to the manual brake activation handle or pedal and to the manually operable brake. When powered, the electrically powered actuator is operable to move the manually operable brake and to move the manual brake activation handle or pedal between two or more of the three positions to thereby manually operate the caster wheel in a braking mode, an un-braked mode, or a steer lock mode. And, when the actuator is unpowered, the manual brake activation handle or pedal is operable to be manually moved between two or more of the three positions to thereby manually operate the caster wheel in the braking mode, the un-braked mode, or the steer lock mode. 1. A method of controlling a caster wheel comprising:providing a caster wheel assembly for a patient support apparatus, the caster wheel assembly having a caster wheel, a manually operable brake for manually braking the caster wheel, and a manual brake activation handle or pedal for manually operating the manually operable brake, the manual brake actuation handle or pedal having three positions, said three positions including a braking position, an un-braked position, and a steer lock position;providing an electrically powered actuator for selectively outputting a driving force;mechanically coupling the actuator with the manual brake activation handle or pedal and the manually operable brake;when powered, the driving force of the actuator moving the manually operable brake and ...

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Номер записи: 17

27-01-2022 дата публикации

System and Method for Identifying Items and Inventory Thereof

Номер: US20220027840A1

Автор: LI CHIEN WEN

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The present invention provides a system and method for identifying items and inventory thereof. The system includes a weight measuring device, an information processing device, a commodity weight table, an inventory storage table, and an access record. The weight measuring device carries and monitors the overall weight of all items. The information processing device is connected to the weight measuring device, so as to receive the weight output from the weight measuring device. The information processing device calculated the weight value of the item when it is accessed based on the weight value before and after the increase or decrease of the items, so that the user may add item information, or allow the system to actively compare the weight value with the commodity weight tables, the inventory storage table, and the access record, to screen out one or more items with closed weights for the users to choose, identify, and estimate the inventory. 1. A system for identifying one or more items and an inventory thereof , comprising:a weight measurement device, which carries and measures an overall weight of the one or more items to provide an overall weight value;an information processing device, connected with said weight measurement device, wherein said information processing device receives the overall weight value and calculates a weight value of a particular item of the one or more items based on the overall weight obtained before and after an increase or decrease of the particular item; andmeans for recording information and weight value of each of the one or more items, wherein said information processing device.2. The system claim 1 , as recited in claim 1 , wherein said means includes an item weight table claim 1 , recording an information and weight values of the one or more items claim 1 , wherein said information processing device compares said item weight table with said weight value of the particular item and utilizes a result to identify the particular ...

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Номер записи: 18

08-01-2015 дата публикации

Conditioner with Weight Sensors for Nutritional Substances

Номер: US20150012122A1

Автор: Minvielle Eugenio

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Nutritional substance systems and methods are disclosed enabling the tracking and communication of changes in nutritional, organoleptic, and aesthetic values of nutritional substances, and further enabling the adaptive storage and adaptive conditioning of nutritional substances. 1. A dynamic conditioning system for nutritional substances comprising:a reader configured to detect a dynamic information identifier provided with a nutritional substance;a database with information referenced to the dynamic information identifier and related to a ΔN of the nutritional substance for a conditioning protocol;a sensor configured to determine a weight of the nutritional substance;a controller configured to determine nutritional values for the conditioning protocol based on at least the ΔN of the nutritional substance and data output by the sensor; anda display configured to output the nutritional values determined by the controller.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the display is configured to output the nutritional value as a per unit weight value.3. A dynamic conditioning system for nutritional substances according to claim 1 , wherein the nutritional values output by the display comprise a plurality of ΔN values relating to different options for conditioning the substance determined by the controller.4. A dynamic conditioning system for nutritional substances according to claim 1 , wherein the controller adapts operation of the conditioning system responsive to a conditioning method input by a consumer into an input panel.5. A dynamic conditioning system for nutritional substances according to claim 4 , wherein the controller automatically implements an adaptive conditioning sequence responsive to the ΔN and the consumer's input.6. A dynamic conditioning system for nutritional substances according to claim 1 , wherein the weight measurement sensor is incorporated in an electronic scale.7. A dynamic conditioning system for conditioning nutritional substances comprising:an ...

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Номер записи: 19

14-01-2021 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC SCALE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ELECTRONIC SCALE

Номер: US20210010852A1

Автор: Chen Chih-Kang, Huang Chien, KAO Yu Tao, WU Jiun Lin

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A method for controlling an electronic scale in disclosed in this disclosure, which is applied to measure and indicate a state of an external force, comprises the following steps. A weight sensor detects the external force, and a controller drives a prompting device to emit a first light with a first optical characteristic when the external force detected by the weight sensor reaches a first weight. The controller drives the prompting device to emit a second light with a second optical characteristic when the prompting device emits the first light for a predetermined period, wherein the prompting device continuously emits the second light until the external force reaches a second weight. 1. A method for controlling an electronic scale to measure and indicate an external force , the method comprising:detecting the external force increased by a weight sensor;driving a prompting device to emit a fourth light with a first flashing frequency by a controller when a changing rate of the external force detected by the weight sensor is in a weight changing rate range;driving the prompting device to emit the fourth light with a second flashing frequency by the controller when the changing rate of the external force detected by the weight sensor is higher than the weight changing rate range; anddriving the prompting device to emit the fourth light with a third flashing frequency by the controller when the changing rate of the external force detected by the weight sensor is lower than the weight changing rate range,wherein the first, second, and third flashing frequencies are different flashing frequencies.2. The method for controlling an electronic scale according to claim 1 , wherein the second flashing frequency is less than the third flashing frequency.3. The method for controlling an electronic scale according to claim 1 , wherein the prompting device comprises a plurality of light-emitting elements arranged in a route claim 1 , and wherein the flashing frequency is to ...

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Номер записи: 20

12-01-2017 дата публикации

CONDITIONER WITH SENSORS FOR NUTRITIONAL SUBSTANCES

Номер: US20170011653A1

Автор: Minvielle Eugenio

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Nutritional substance systems and methods are disclosed enabling the tracking and communication of changes in nutritional, organoleptic, and aesthetic values of nutritional substances, and further enabling the adaptive storage and adaptive conditioning of nutritional substances. 1. A dynamic conditioning system for nutritional substances comprising:an input panel, configured to receive input regarding a type of nutritional substance;a database including various conditioning protocols for the nutritional substance, wherein the conditioning protocols each comprise a sequence of steps for conditioning the nutritional substance, and wherein each step comprises different conditioning parameters;a probe temperature sensor configured to detect an internal temperature of the nutritional substance and output sensor data related to the internal temperature; anda controller configured to adapt operation of the conditioning system responsive to at least one of the conditioning protocols for the nutritional substance and further configured to advance the conditioning protocol between steps based on the sensor data.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the conditioning parameters comprise time and internal nutritional substance temperature.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the conditioning system further comprises a weight sensor configured to output weight data related to a weight of a nutritional substance inside the conditioning system and wherein the controller modifies at least one step of the at least one of the conditioning protocols based on the weight data by changing a time or temperature of conditioning.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein at least one step of the sequence of steps comprises conditioning parameters sufficient for browning.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the probe temperature sensor is wireless.6. The system of claim 3 , wherein the weight sensor is integrated with the conditioning system to allow the weight sensors to output weight data during ...

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Номер записи: 21

09-01-2020 дата публикации

FISH LOGGING DEVICE AND DATA SYSTEM

Номер: US20200011728A1

Автор: Ganahl Joseph

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The embodiments disclose a fish logging device configured to gather data on a fish caught by a user using a digital tape measure, a digital weight scale and a digital memory device coupled to the fish logging device apparatus, a safety fish lip gripper with serrated gripping jaws and a safety fish lip gripper finger grip activator coupled to the fish logging device apparatus for securing a fish to the fish logging device apparatus, a one touch selfie button coupled to the fish logging device to activate a user smart phone to take a photo of the fish caught, a fish logging device application installed on a user smart phone to download gathered data from the fish logging device apparatus digital memory device and upload and download the gathered data with a fish logging device server cloud and a fish logging device server cloud for gathering data about fishing including data on a fish caught by a user and configured to interactively upload and download data with the fish logging device application installed on a user smart phone. 1. A method , comprising:providing a fish logging device apparatus with a digital tape measure, digital weight scale and a digital memory device for gathering data on a fish caught by a user and for storing the gathered data on the digital memory device;displaying the gathered data on a fish logging device apparatus data display screen;providing a fish logging device apparatus safety fish lip gripper with serrated gripping jaws and a safety fish lip gripper finger grip activator for securing the fish to the fish logging device apparatus;activating a fish logging device apparatus selfie button for triggering a fish logging device application installed on a user smart phone for operating the user smart phone camera for capturing a photo of the fish; anddownloading the gathered data using the fish logging device application and uploading the gathered data including the user smart phone fish logging device application gathered data to a fish ...

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Номер записи: 22

03-02-2022 дата публикации

Storage System For A Loading Space Of A Commercial Motor Vehicle And Method For Monitoring A Piece Number And/Or A Volume Of A Commodity Located In A Receiving Unit In A Commercial Motor Vehicle

Номер: US20220034705A1

Автор: Grein Marcel, Holz Alexandra, Kuck Detlef, Martinius Moritz, Rege Ramola

Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

The invention relates to a storage system () for a loading space of a commercial motor vehicle. In order to make commercial motor vehicles available that can be utilized more productively and more effectively, the storage system () exhibits at least one weighing machine with counting scale (), capable of being fixed in the loading space, and at least one indicating unit (), assigned to the weighing machine with counting scale (), for indicating a piece number of bulk commodity located on the weighing machine with counting scale () and/or for indicating a volume of a liquid commodity located on the weighing machine with counting scale (). 11. A storage system () for a loading space of a commercial motor vehicle , comprising:{'b': '5', 'at least one weighing machine with a counting scale () capable of being fixed in the loading space, and'}{'b': 7', '5', '5', '5, 'at least one indicating unit () assigned to the weighing machine with the counting scale () for indicating a piece number of a bulk commodity located on the weighing machine with the counting scale () and/or for indicating a volume of a liquid commodity located on the weighing machine with the counting scale ().'}213457345. The storage system () according to claim 1 , further comprising at least one shelf ( claim 1 , ) which is capable of being fixed in the loading space and on which the weighing machine with counting scale () is capable of being fixed claim 1 , the indicating unit () being arranged on the shelf ( claim 1 , ) in the region of the weighing machine with the counting scale ().317. The storage system () according to claim 1 , wherein the indicating unit () takes the form of an e-paper display.41. The storage system () according to claim 1 , wherein:{'b': '5', 'the at least one weighing machine comprises at least two weighing machines with the counting scale () capable of being fixed in the loading space, and'}{'b': 7', '8', '5', '5', '5, 'the at least one indicating unit () comprises at least ...

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Номер записи: 23

03-02-2022 дата публикации

Wireless Scale Assembly

Номер: US20220034707A1

Автор: Lauren Brame

Принадлежит: Individual

A wireless scale assembly for weighing an object in any location includes a plurality of load cells that is each positionable beneath an object to be weighed. In this way each of the load cells can measure the weight of the object. A processing unit is in electrical communication with each of the load cells thereby facilitating the processing unit receive weight data from each of the load cells. The processing unit is in wireless communication with an extrinsic electronic device thereby facilitating the extrinsic electronic device to store the weight data. In this way the extrinsic electronic device facilitates a user to read the weight recorded by each of the load cells.

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Номер записи: 24

21-01-2016 дата публикации

Weighing scale diagnostics method

Номер: US20160018254A1

Автор: Eric V. Wechselberger, Jodelle D. Sparks

Принадлежит: Mettler Toledo LLC

Embodiments of the invention generally relate to weighing scale diagnostic methods employing a comparison of like component operating parameters. In certain embodiments, the difference between any two current operating parameter values may be compared against a maximum allowable difference, and/or the deviation of current operating parameters from a calculated measure of central tendency may be determined and compared against a maximum allowable deviation. Alternatively or additionally, a standard statistical test for outliers may be employed. An outlying difference or deviation may be indicative of a problem with the associated component. In other embodiments, the current operating parameters of like components may be compared against calibrated parameters and any deviation of the current parameter for a given component may be compared against the total deviation to determine the percentage of deviation attributable to that component.

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Номер записи: 25

21-01-2016 дата публикации

Wireless kitchen weighing scale

Номер: US20160018255A1

Автор: Michael Fang

Принадлежит: Individual

A weighing scale may include a weighing platform, a weight measurement module, a wireless data communication module, a weight data processing and transmitting system, a display screen, and a control panel. In one embodiment, the weighing device can be a regular weighing scale, and in another embodiment, the weighing scale can be a wireless weighing scale which can store and transmit data generated by the weighing scale to external electronic devices or receive and store data coming from external electronic devices. In one embodiment, the wireless data communication module can be used to transmit data to or receive data from distant electronic devices via the wireless network data transmission system and Internet. In another embodiment, the wireless data communication module can be used to retrieve data from the onboard memory module and transmit them to distant electronic devices via the wireless network data transmission system and Internet.

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Номер записи: 26

17-04-2014 дата публикации

Patient scales with camera-supported monitoring and a dialysis therapy system with camera-controlled weighing process

Номер: US20140102957A1

Автор: Bjoern Broeker, Kai-Uwe Ritter

Принадлежит: B Braun Avitum AG

A weight detection device is disclosed for determining a patient's weight, for dialysis treatment, that includes patient scales arranged to carry out a weighing procedure to detect the actual weight of a patient, preferably a network connection arranged to connect a component of the weight detection device, generating information and/or data related to the determining of the patient's weight and/or to the weighing procedure, to a data network, an output device arranged to output the actual weight of the patient, and an image information recording device that includes a field of view directed to the patient scales for the visual detection of weighing procedures arranged to record the course of a weighing procedure such that a cause of a change in the actual weight occurring in the course of dialysis therapy can be determined from a recording of the weighing procedure.

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Номер записи: 27

28-01-2016 дата публикации

EXTRACORPOREAL BLOOD TREATMENT APPARATUS WITH RESERVOIR STATUS LIGHTS

Номер: US20160022893A1

Автор: OMahony John

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Extracorporeal blood treatment apparatus with reservoir status lights and methods of monitoring reservoir status using the same are described. The extracorporeal blood treatment apparatus include a plurality of reservoir scales (), each of which is configured to weigh a reservoir () used in connection with the extracorporeal blood treatment apparatus. A plurality of reservoir status lights () are provided, with one or more of the reservoir status lights () associated with one of the reservoir scales (). The one or more reservoir status lights () associated with one of the reservoir scales () emit light from a location that is closer to their associated reservoir scale than to any other reservoir scale of the extracorporeal blood treatment apparatus. 1. An extracorporeal blood treatment apparatus comprising:a housing comprising a front face and a bottom end;one or more pumps located on or in the housing, wherein the one or more pumps are configured to move blood and a treatment solution during extracorporeal blood treatment, wherein the one or more pumps are located above the bottom end of the housing;a plurality of reservoir scales positioned proximate the bottom end of the housing, wherein each reservoir scale of the plurality of reservoir scales is configured to weigh a reservoir operably attached to the reservoir scale, wherein the reservoir is positioned below the bottom end of the housing, and wherein the plurality of reservoir scales comprises at least a first reservoir scale and a second reservoir scale;a plurality of reservoir status lights, wherein each reservoir status light of the plurality of reservoir status lights is associated with one reservoir scale of the plurality of reservoir scales, and wherein the plurality of reservoir status lights comprises a first reservoir status light associated with the first reservoir scale and a second reservoir status light associated with the second reservoir scale, and further wherein the first reservoir status ...

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Номер записи: 28

28-01-2016 дата публикации

Body weight scale with visual notification system and method

Номер: US20160025550A1

Автор: Anshuman Sharma

Принадлежит: BBY Solutions Inc

An interactive body weight scale is presented. The body weight scale may have computing and data communication ability to track a user's weight by connecting to a number of different electronic devices. The body weight scale is capable of recording an audio message, converting the audio message to message text, and transmitting the message to a remote social network. The scale may also receive message responses from the remote network and play the messages back based on whether a particular message is a positive message. A scale use indicator provides a reminder for a user to use the body weight scale.

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Номер записи: 29

25-01-2018 дата публикации

FOOD PRODUCT SCALE

Номер: US20180023999A1

Автор: Blankley, Broering Jill M., Davis Robert S., Dusing John A., Dyer Debra L., Highley, JR. James E., JR. Randy L., Knoop Fredrick D.

Принадлежит:

A scale includes a weigh station for receiving items to be weighed, an operator interface configured to display information associated with scale operations and a controller operably coupled to the operator interface to effect display of information. The operator interface may be in the form of a touch-screen display that is used to facilitate ease of use and scale adjustment. 126-. (canceled)27. A method of enabling operator transition between viewable screens of a scale operator interface , where the scale includes a weigh station for receiving items to be weighed , and an operator interface configured to display information associated with scale operations , the operator interface comprising a touch-sensitive display , the method comprising:making available multiple primary interface screen views for use by the operator,displaying one of the multiple primary interface screen views on a viewing area of the display;detecting a swiping operation on a surface of the display in order to transition from the one primary interface screen view to a different primary interface screen view.28. The method of wherein the swiping operation is detected within the viewing area of the display.29. The method of wherein the swiping operation is detected outside the viewing area of the display.30. The method of wherein the swiping operation is detected above or below the viewing area of the display and is a horizontal swiping operation.31. The method of wherein the swiping operation is detected alongside the viewing area of the display and is a vertical swiping operation.32. The method of wherein the touch-sensitive display includes a touch-sensitive member with a primary portion that overlies the viewing area and a secondary portion that is external of the viewing area.33. A scale claim 29 , comprising:a weigh station for receiving items to be weighed;an operator interface configured to display information associated with scale operations;a controller operably coupled to the ...

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Номер записи: 30

23-01-2020 дата публикации

Systems and Processes for Space Management of Three Dimensional Containers

Номер: US20200024071A1

Автор: Baiya Evanson G., Eisenman Michael, Lyons Marcus Allen Craig, Thompson Jeffrey A.

Принадлежит:

Systems and methods for remote monitoring of a container are disclosed. The system includes at least one data collector configured to collect data corresponding to a physical attribute of the container, a wireless transmitter in communication with the at least one data collector and configured to transmit the data corresponding to a physical attribute of the container to a location remote from the location of the container, a server in communication with the wireless transmitter to receive and process the data corresponding to a physical attribute of the container, and a physical attribute analysis engine in communication with the server to receive the data corresponding to a physical attribute of the container and calculate a current value for the physical attribute based upon the received data. 1. A system for remote monitoring of a container , the system comprising:at least one data collector configured to collect data corresponding to a physical attribute of the container;a wireless transmitter in communication with the at least one data collector and configured to transmit the data corresponding to a physical attribute of the container to a location remote from the location of the container;a server in communication with the wireless transmitter to receive and process the data corresponding to a physical attribute of the container;a physical attribute analysis engine in communication with the server to receive the data corresponding to a physical attribute of the container and calculate a current value for the physical attribute based upon the received data.2. The system of further comprising:a display engine module in communication with the physical attribute analysis engine that receives the current value for the physical attribute and forwards the current value to at least one predetermined web address.3. The system of wherein the at least one data collector further comprises a camera.4. The system of wherein the camera further comprises:an optical distance ...

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Номер записи: 31

28-01-2021 дата публикации

SEALING ARRANGEMENT FOR IDLER ROLLERS USED IN WEIGHING ROLLER BELTS

Номер: US20210024296A1

Автор: Lillington Paul Evan

Принадлежит:

Disclosed in one example is an idler roller for a conveyor belt weighing system, comprising a static shaft, and a load cell fixed to the static shaft and positioned at least partially internal to the static shaft and at an end of the static shaft, the load cell for supporting the idler roller on a frame. A rotating shaft seal is positioned on an exterior surface of the static shaft and internal to the idler roller. A static seal is positioned between the load cell and an interior surface of the static shaft. The static shaft includes a first pocket into which the load cell is inserted and fixed, the static shaft also includes a second pocket into which the load cell is inserted and fixed. The load cell includes one or more strain gauges, and the load cell is rigidly fixed in the end of the static shaft. 1. An idler roller for a conveyor belt weighing system , comprising:a static shaft;a load cell fixed to the static shaft and positioned at least partially internal to the static shaft and at an end of the static shaft, the load cell for supporting the idler roller on a frame; anda rotating shaft seal positioned on an exterior surface of the static shaft and internal to the idler roller.2. The idler roller of claim 1 , further including a static seal positioned between the load cell and an interior surface of the static shaft.3. The idler roller of claim 1 , wherein the static shaft includes a first pocket into which the load cell is inserted and fixed.4. The idler roller of claim 3 , wherein the static shaft also includes a second pocket into which the load cell is inserted and fixed.5. The idler roller of claim 1 , wherein the load cell includes one or more strain gauges.6. The idler roller of claim 1 , wherein the load cell is rigidly fixed in the end of the static shaft.7. The idler roller of claim 3 , wherein the rotating shaft seal is positioned within the longitudinal extent of first pocket.8. The idler roller of claim 1 , wherein the rotating shaft seal is ...

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Номер записи: 32

23-01-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR ASSOCIATING BAGGAGE WEIGHT DATA TO PASSENGER INFORMATION AUTOMATICALLY

Номер: US20200025606A1

Автор: AYDIN Oguzhan, GURBUZ Serdar, KALEZADE Kadirli Baskan, KIZILAY Yunus, SANCAK Emirhan

Принадлежит: TURK HAVA YOLLARI ANONIM ORTAKLIGI

The present invention relates to a system for associating baggage weight data to passenger information automatically by integrating scales weighing passenger baggage at airports to check-in application. The inventive system comprises counter device, scale, integration device, data terminal hardware, wireless network module, data tracking module and server. 2125. A system () according to ; characterized by the counter device () which comprises a suitable interface enabling the counter attendant (K) to input ticket information of passengers and transmits the received ticket information to the server ().31255. A system () according to ; characterized by the counter device () which runs an application enabling to display the data claim 2 , that are transmitted by the server () in accordance with the preferences of the counter attendant (K) transmitted to the server () claim 2 , to the counter attendant (K) by a suitable interface.413. A system () according to ; characterized by the scale () which comprises a data terminal for providing serial transmission in order to carry out transmission of the digital data determined.513. A system () according to ; characterized by the scale () which comprises a data terminal for providing wireless transmission in order to carry out transmission of the digital data determined.61441343. A system () according to ; characterized by the integration device () which comprises the data terminal hardware () that establishes connection with the scale () over a socket using a certain protocol and transmits the received weight data to the data tracking module ().714413. A system () according to ; characterized by the integration device () which comprises the data terminal hardware () that is configured such that it can receive the weight data determined by the scale () by means of wireless connection.814434142. A system () according to ; characterized by the integration device () which comprises the data tracking module () that analyses change ...

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Номер записи: 33

01-02-2018 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20180028094A1

Автор: CHOI Eunhwa, LEE Kihyuk, LEE Younjae, YOON Hyoungkil

Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Disclosed are an electronic device and operating method thereof. The present invention includes recognizing an electrode initially in contact with the user's body part among a plurality of electrodes as a first pair, recognizing the rest of the electrodes contacted with the user's body as a second pair, measuring a current flowing between the recognized first and second pairs, determining a biometric information of the user based on the measured current and load, and outputting the determined biometric information. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a display;a sensor module configured to measure a load of a user;an electrode module configured to be in contact with a body part of the user to enable a current to flow through; anda controller configured to recognize an electrode initially in contact with the user's body part among a plurality of electrodes included in the electrode module as a first pair, recognize the rest of the electrodes in contact with the user's body part as a second pair, measure a current flowing between the recognized first and second pairs, determine a biometric information of the user based on the measured current and load, and output the determined biometric information on the display.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the controller measures the current flowing from at least one electrode included in the first pair to at least one electrode included in the second pair via the user's body part and measures a bioelectrical impedance corresponding to the user based on the measured current.3. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the sensor module comprises a plurality of load cells configured to sense the load and wherein each of a plurality of the load cells measures the load of the user.4. The electronic device of claim 3 , wherein the controller determines a weight center of the user based on the load sensed by each of a plurality of the load cells.5. The electronic device of claim 4 , wherein the display comprises a ...

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Номер записи: 34

02-02-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING MEASUREMENT DATA OF AN ITEM

Номер: US20170030766A1

Автор: Hendrick Christopher Joseph

Принадлежит:

Provided are a system and method for determining a weight of an item for purchase, comprising determining from a digital image of an item generated by a single camera a volume of the item, the single camera separated from the item at a distance in a horizontal and vertical direction established by a stationary rigid fixture; identifying the item; accessing a database to determine an average weight per volume measurement unit of the identified item; and calculating a weight of the item from the volume and the average weight per volume measurement unit. 1. A method for determining a weight of an item for purchase , comprising:determining from a digital image of an item generated by a single camera a volume of the item, the single camera separated from the item at a distance in a horizontal and vertical direction established by a stationary rigid fixture;identifying the item;accessing a database to determine an average weight per volume measurement unit of the identified item; andcalculating a weight of the item from the volume and the average weight per volume measurement unit.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the item is a store produce item having an irregular shape.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining the volume of the item comprises:determining an average area of the item;determining an average depth of the item; anddetermining an average volume by multiplying the average area by the average depth.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the volume is approximated within two standard deviations using three different sub calculations.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein determining the average area includes employing at least two mirrors to calculate multiple areas of the item.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the multiple areas of the item include:a first area of a front view of the image;a second area of a right reflective view of the image; anda third area of a left reflective view of the image.7. The method of claim 3 , wherein the average depth is ...

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Номер записи: 35

04-02-2016 дата публикации

MONOLITHIC WEIGHING SYSTEM

Номер: US20160033320A1

Автор: GRAF Winfried

Принадлежит:

A monolithic weighing system including a base (), a load holder (), which is articulated on the base () through a parallel link arrangement (), and a lever (), which is articulated on the load holder () and which has an attachment point for a force compensating arrangement and a target area () for an optical position sensor (). The target area () has a slotted diaphragm () in a thin walled lever section of the lever () in the deflection plane thereof. A position sensor pedestal (), which is integrally connected to the base (), is arranged laterally adjacent to the target area (). The position sensor pedestal has a pedestal aperture (), which extends perpendicularly to the deflection plane. The slotted diaphragm () of the target area () is laser-machined through the pedestal aperture (). 1. A monolithic weighing system , comprising:a base,a load holder, which is articulated on the base through a parallel link arrangement, anda lever, which is articulated on the load holder and which has an attachment point for a force compensating arrangement and a target area for an optical position sensor,wherein the target area has a slotted diaphragm in a thin walled lever section of the lever in a deflection plane of the lever,wherein a position sensor pedestal, which is integrally connected to the base, is arranged laterally adjacent to the target area,wherein the position sensor pedestal has a pedestal aperture, which extends perpendicularly to the deflection plane, andwherein the slotted diaphragm of the target area is laser-machined through the pedestal aperture.2. The monolithic weighing system claim 1 , as claimed in claim 1 ,wherein a side wall of the base is arranged adjacent to the position sensor pedestal that has the pedestal aperture, and the side wall of the base has a base aperture that overlaps with the pedestal aperture, andwherein the slotted diaphragm of the target area is laser-machined through the base aperture.3. The monolithic weighing system claim 1 , as ...

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Номер записи: 36

04-02-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR ASSISTING THE PERSONALIZED PREPARATION OF INFANT FORMULA INCLUDING A CONNECTED ELECTRONIC SCALE

Номер: US20210030196A1

Автор: Destaillats Frederic, Escalier Thibault, Michel Paul, SAVIOZ Grégory

Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a computer program executable on a computer (4) for assisting the preparation of infant formula in an infant feeding container using an electronic scale (2) arranged in communication with the computer. The invention also relates to an electronic scale (2) for assisting the preparation of infant formula comprising a communication module (16) arranged to communicate with the computer (4) hosting the computer program. 1. A computer program executable on a computer for assisting the preparation of infant formula in an infant feeding container using an electronic scale arranged in communication with the computer , wherein the computer program is configured to:store at least one personal infant profile comprising information related to an identified infant, pair an infant formula product selected from a plurality of infant formula products with the stored infant profile, andcompute from the pairing of the formula product and stored baby profile, a coaching instruction set by determining preparation information enabling the control of operations of the electronic scale for the preparation of an individual infant formula and intended to be communicated to or be generated by the scale for enabling the scale to control such operations.2. Computer program according to claim 1 , wherein it is configured to determine the water quantity set point and the infant formula quantity set point for enabling the scale to control the weighing of such quantities.3. Computer program according to claim 1 , wherein it is further configured to provide data entry means accessible to the user for acquiring information on the infant profile.4. Computer program according to claim 1 , wherein it is further configured to provide at least one control interface adapted for retrieving claim 1 , e.g. by scanning a code claim 1 , product identification data associated to the infant formula product for identification or authentication of such product to enable the pairing with the ...

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Номер записи: 37

05-02-2015 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR WEIGHING PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT CAPSULES

Номер: US20150034397A1

Автор: Gamberini Ernesto

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A method and apparatus for weighing pharmaceutical product capsules, whereby a capsule containing a pharmaceutical product is fed into a pocket to allow a measuring device to determine the weight of the pharmaceutical product and of a first portion of the capsule containing the pharmaceutical product; the pocket, and therefore the capsule, then being inverted to move the pharmaceutical product out of the first portion and into a second portion of the capsule, to allow the measuring device to determine the weight of the first portion only of the capsule. 1211132521521113530211132303122120302511133021113. An apparatus for weighing pharmaceutical product capsules () , the apparatus comprising at least one pocket ( , ) for receiving and retaining a capsule () containing a pharmaceutical product (); and a weighing system () for weighing the pharmaceutical product () contained in the capsule (); and being characterized in that the pocket ( , ) is mounted to move between a first operating position , in which the pharmaceutical product () is housed inside a first portion () of the capsule () , and a second operating position , in which the pocket ( , ) and therefore the capsule () are inverted to move the pharmaceutical product out of the first portion () and into a second portion () of the capsule (); the weighing system () comprising a measuring device () for determining the weight of the first portion () of the capsule () and of the pharmaceutical product () , when the pocket ( , ) is in the first operating position , and for determining the weight of the first portion () of the capsule () alone , when the pocket ( , ) is in the second operating position.22122520. An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the weighing system () also comprises a processing unit () for calculating the weight of the pharmaceutical product () alone as the difference between the two values measured by the measuring device ().3333421113352333422. An apparatus as claimed in claim 2 , and ...

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Номер записи: 38

04-02-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES FOR SPACE MANAGEMENT OF THREE DIMENSIONAL CONTAINERS INCLUDING WEIGHT MEASUREMENTS

Номер: US20210032019A1

Автор: Baiya Evanson G., Eisenman Michael, Lyons Marcus Allen Craig, Thompson Jeffrey A.

Принадлежит:

Systems and methods for remote monitoring of a container are disclosed. The system includes at least one data collector configured to collect data corresponding to a physical attribute of the container, a wireless transmitter in communication with the at least one data collector and configured to transmit the data corresponding to a physical attribute of the container to a location remote from the location of the container, a server in communication with the wireless transmitter to receive and process the data corresponding to a physical attribute of the container, and a physical attribute analysis engine in communication with the server to receive the data corresponding to a physical attribute of the container and calculate a current value for the physical attribute based upon the received data. 1. A system for remote monitoring of a container , the system comprising:at least one data collector configured to collect data corresponding to a physical attribute of the container;a wireless transmitter in communication with the at least one data collector and configured to transmit the data corresponding to a physical attribute of the container to a location remote from the location of the container;a server in communication with the wireless transmitter to receive and process the data corresponding to a physical attribute of the container;a physical attribute analysis engine in communication with the server to receive the data corresponding to a physical attribute of the container and calculate a current value for the physical attribute based upon the received data.27-. (canceled)8. The system of wherein the at least one data collector further comprises a scale.9. The system of wherein the scale measures a weight of the container and the data corresponding to a physical attribute of the container further comprises at least one measurement of the container weight.10. The system of wherein the physical attribute analysis engine further comprises:a weight calculator that ...

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Номер записи: 39

31-01-2019 дата публикации

Method and System to Track Weight Without Stepping on a Weight Scale

Номер: US20190033122A1

Автор: Lin Daniel

Принадлежит:

Embodiments herein provide systems and methods tracking the weight of an individual who is lying in bed. One method generally includes periodically receiving weight data from a weight data sensor that is situated within the bed, wherein the weight data sensor has recognized a change in weight on the bed from a default weight of the bed, and providing to the individual a user interface to track weight patterns of the individual based on the received weight data. 1. A method for tracking the weight of an individual who is lying in bed comprising the steps of:periodically receiving, at a hosted service located remote from the bed, weight data from a weight data sensor that is situated within the bed when the weight data sensor recognizes a change in weight on the bed from a default weight of the bed;periodically receiving, at the hosted service, other health-related data from a fitness device of the individual at a substantially similar time as the received weight data;determining whether at least a portion of the received weight data is unrelated to the weight of the individual by comparing the received other health-related data to past measurements of the other health-related data that correspond to past weight measurements of the individual;disregarding the received weight data if at least a portion of the received weight data is determined to be unrelated to the weight of the individual; andproviding to the individual a user interface to track weight patterns of the individual based on the received weight data.2. The method of further comprising determining stabilized weight measurements for particular points in time based on weight measurements taken by the weight data sensor.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the weight measurements are the received weight data and the step of determining stabilized weight measurements is performed by a the hosted service based on the periodically received the weight data.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the step of determining ...

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Номер записи: 40

08-02-2018 дата публикации

Biomeasurement Devices With User Verification And Methods Of Using The Same

Номер: US20180035918A1

Автор: Emalfarb Michael Evan

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A method includes receiving, via an electronic scale device supporting a user thereon, an indication to begin a verified weight sequence. Responsive to the indication to begin, the method includes: (1) determining a body weight of the user supported by the electronic scale device, (2) receiving, via an electronic device, image data that is reproducible as a visual image of at least a portion of the user supported on the housing of the scale, and (3) generating a data file including: (a) weight data that is representative of the determined body weight of the user supported by the housing, (b) the image data, and (c) time data corresponding to a date and time that the body weight of the user was determined. 1132-. (canceled)133. A method of conducting a verified weigh-in , the method comprising:generating, via an electronic device, video data that is reproducible as a visual video clip of at least a portion of a user supported on a scale;displaying, in real-time, at least a portion of the visual video clip on a display device of the electronic device;overlaying, in real-time, first time data on the displayed portion of the visual video clip, the first time data corresponding to a range of time that the video data was generated by the electronic device;receiving, from the scale supporting the user, scale data, the scale data including a determined weight of the user and second time data, the second time data corresponding to a time that the weight of the user was determined by the scale; andoverlaying, in real-time, the determined weight of the user and the second time data on the displayed portion of the visual video clip.134. The method of claim 133 , wherein the determined weight of the user and the second time data are overlaid adjacent to the first time data such that the visual video clip includes both the first time data and the second time data.135. The method of claim 133 , wherein the first time data is based on an internal clock of the electronic device and ...

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Номер записи: 41

24-02-2022 дата публикации

PERSONAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT DEVICE, METHOD AND SYSTEM

Номер: US20220054037A1

Автор: Goldberg Jason

Принадлежит: IDEAL LIFE, INC.

The present invention generally provides personal health management devices, and corresponding systems and methods. The personal health management device generally include an electronic controller and at least one memory device which cooperate to store at least temporarily weight management data for managing the weight of at least one user, such as a user's weight, a user's body fat percentage, exercise data, food consumption data, or a combination thereof, obtained from at least one component for obtaining such data, such as a keypad, a body fat percentage sensor for measuring a user's body fat percentage, a scale for measuring a user's weight, an exercise machine, a food scale, etc, and a communications unit for communicating the data obtained to a healthcare provider for monitoring progress with respect to a weight management program over a communications network. 1an electronic controller and at least one memory device which cooperate to store at least temporarily weight management data for use in managing weight of at least one user obtained from at least one component for obtaining such data; anda communications unit for communicating the weight management data obtained to a healthcare provider for monitoring progress with respect to a weight management program over a network.. A first personal health management device comprising: This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 10/913,140, titled PERSONAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT DEVICE, METHOD AND SYSTEM, which was filed on Aug. 6, 2004, and claims the priority of application Ser. No. 60/493,904, titled PERSONAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT DEVICE, METHOD AND SYSTEM, which was filed on Aug. 7, 2003, the disclosures of both of which are incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.The present invention relates generally to an interactive weight management device, method and system. This application incorporates by reference the entire disclosures of application Ser. No. 09/975,097, titled MEDICAL MONITORING ...

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Номер записи: 42

09-02-2017 дата публикации

Weight calculating intellingent wearable device and method thereof

Номер: US20170038243A1

Автор: Sheng Yu Peng

Принадлежит: Sheng Yu Peng

Provided is a weight calculating intelligent wearable device and method thereof. The device includes a carrier and a data recorder. At least a heel piezoelectric element, at least a sole of foot piezoelectric element, a central control module, a power converting module and an electricity storage module are installed on the carrier. The heel piezoelectric element and the sole of foot piezoelectric element generate pulse signals when a heel of a wearer exerts pressure on the heel piezoelectric element during a walking process. The central control module includes a processor and a wireless transmitting unit. The pulse signals are received by the processor, and characteristic vectors are obtained by an algorithm. The characteristic vectors are transmitted from the wireless transmitting to the data recorder. A weight value of the wearer is obtained based on the characteristic vectors computed in a remote database or local data recorder.

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Номер записи: 43

06-02-2020 дата публикации

WORK VEHICLE, SERVER DEVICE, LOAD WEIGHT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, AND LOAD WEIGHT MANAGEMENT METHOD

Номер: US20200041329A1

Автор: Shike Chikashi

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A work vehicle includes a working device which is configured to excavate and unload soil, a load meter which is configured to measure weight of the soil loaded by the working device, a transport vehicle specifier which is configured to specify a transport vehicle to be loaded with the soil, a vehicle weight acquirer which is configured to acquire vehicle weight information on loadable weight of the transport vehicle, a load weight calculator which calculates load weight of the soil loaded on the transport vehicle, according to the weight measured by the load meter, and an output unit which is configured to output information on a remaining loading capacity of the transport vehicle obtained from the vehicle weight information and the load weight. 1. A work vehicle comprising:a working device which is configured to excavate and unload soil;a load meter which is configured to measure weight of the soil loaded by the working device;a transport vehicle specifier which is configured to specify a transport vehicle to be loaded with the soil;a vehicle weight acquirer which is configured to acquire allowable vehicle total weight of the transport vehicle and no-loading vehicle total weight of the transport vehicle; andan output unit which is configured to output information on a remaining loading capacity of the transport vehicle, according to the allowable vehicle total weight, the no-loading vehicle total weight, and the weight measured by the load meter.2. The work vehicle according to claim 1 , further comprising:a display device,wherein the output unit is configured to output display instructions of the information on the remaining loading capacity and identification information of the transport vehicle to the display device.3. The work vehicle according to claim 1 , further comprising:a weight transmitter which is configured to transmit weight information indicating the weight measured by the load meter to an outside.4. The work vehicle according to claim 1 ,wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 44

06-02-2020 дата публикации

CONSTRUCTION MACHINE

Номер: US20200041331A1

Автор: Hoshino Kazunori, NAKAMURA Satoshi, TOMITA Kunitsugu, TORIYAMA Youhei, YAMANOBE Yousuke

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A controller () calculates, based on a target loading weight (P) that is a target value of a total weight of working objects to be loaded into a hauling vehicle, a set loading time number indicative of a loading time number required for the construction machine before the target loading weight (P) is reached and bucket shape information indicative of a shape of a bucket (), an appropriate loading weight (W) that is an appropriate value of the weight of the working objects to be loaded into the hauling vehicle by a single time loading work by the construction machine, creates an appropriate amount illustration () that is an illustration of a state at which the working objects of the appropriate loading weight (W) are loaded into the bucket and that illustrates the state of the working objects, based on the appropriate loading weight (W) and the bucket shape information, and controls a display device () to display an illustration () of the bucket () and the appropriate amount illustration () in a superimposed relationship. 1. A construction machine comprising: a work implement including a bucket; a controller configured to calculate a weight of working objects in the bucket; and a display device configured to display the weight of the working objects calculated by the controller , wherein calculates, based on a target loading weight that is a target value of a total weight of working objects to be loaded into a hauling vehicle, a set loading time number indicative of a loading time number required for the construction machine before the target loading weight is reached and bucket shape information indicative of a shape of the bucket, an appropriate loading weight that is an appropriate value of the weight of the working objects to be loaded into the hauling vehicle by a single time loading work by the construction machine in order to load the working objects of the target loading weight into the hauling vehicle by a number of loading works equal to the set loading ...

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Номер записи: 45

18-02-2021 дата публикации

PAYLOAD BALANCE INDICATOR

Номер: US20210048334A1

Автор: Berry Hussein, Glickman David Brian, Marine Phillip, Salter Stuart C.

Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A load balance system including first and second load indicators visible outside of a vehicle having a bed, first and second load sensors configured to sense respective first and second load weights in respective first and second bed areas. The load balance system includes a controller in communication with the first and second load sensors and the first and second load indicators. The controller is configured to activate the first and second load indicators to generate the same first and second outputs in response to detection of respective first and second load weights that are less than a predetermined threshold value. The controller is configured to activate the first and second load indicators to generate different first and second outputs in response to the detection of respective first and second load weights when one of the first and the second load weights is above the predetermined threshold value. 1. A load balance system for a vehicle , comprising:first and second load indicators visible outside of the vehicle;a bed disposed in the vehicle;a first load sensor configured to sense a first load weight in a first area of the bed;a second load sensor configured to sense a second load weight in a second area of the bed; activate the first and second load indicators to generate first and second outputs in response to a detection of a first load weight and a second load weight that are less than a predetermined threshold value, wherein the first and second outputs are the same; and', 'activate the first and second load indicators to generate first and second outputs in response to the detection of the first load weight and the second load weight when one of the first load weight and the second load weight is above the predetermined threshold value, wherein the first and second outputs are different., 'a controller in communication with the first load sensor, the second load sensor, a first load indicator, and a second load indicator, wherein the controller is ...

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Номер записи: 46

15-02-2018 дата публикации

Weight Scale and Corresponding Systems and Methods for Preventing Advancement of Congestive Heart Failure

Номер: US20180045558A1

Автор: Moore Martie, Roberts Derek

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A weight scale () for assisting with management of congestive heart failure and other ailments includes a housing () that can define a substantially flat planar surface (). A weight measurement device () measures a weight of a user. A control circuit () stores in a memory () a first predefined weight threshold () and a second predefined weight threshold (). The scale includes light sources () operable with the control circuit to selectively present one of three color-coded indications. When the weight is between the below the first predefined weight threshold, the light sources present a first color indication. When the weight is between the first predefined weight threshold and the second predefined weight threshold, the light sources present a second color indication. When the weight is above the second predefined weight threshold, the light sources present a third color indication. 1. A weight scale , comprising:a housing defining a substantially planar surface;a weight measurement device measuring a weight of a predefined user when on the substantially planar surface;a display disposed along the substantially planar surface;control circuit operable with the display, the control circuit storing in a memory a first predefined weight threshold of the predefined user and a second predefined weight threshold corresponding the predefined user; anda plurality of light sources, operable with the control circuit to selectively present one of three color-coded indications, wherein each of the plurality of light sources is separate from the display; when the weight is between the below the first predefined weight threshold, at least one light source of the plurality of light sources to present a first color indication;', 'when the weight is between the first predefined weight threshold and the second predefined weight threshold, the at least one light source of the plurality of light sources to present a second color indication; and', 'when the weight is above the second ...

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Номер записи: 47

14-02-2019 дата публикации

AUTO LEVELING LOW PROFILE PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS

Номер: US20190046377A1

Автор: BOSS Eric, HALLECK Michael D., McGUIRE Craig, PARSONS Troy, SAMSON Jeffrey Tad, SPRIER Jeff, TOMASIK John, ZAUGG Doug

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A patient support apparatus () including a patient support surface () and a repositioning mechanism () for vertically and angularly repositioning the surface (). The apparatus () including sensors () for automatically detecting and inhibiting attempts to vertically reposition the surface () when it is at a particular angular position, and attempts to angularly reposition the surface () when it is at a particular vertical position. The apparatus () also includes a tilt control system () for limiting the extent to which head or foot ends () of the surface () can be angularly repositioned, a scale () and a warning system () for communicating a warning when a change in the weight on the surface () is indicative of a patient moving or attempting to move off of the surface (), a sensor () for detecting an increase in amperage during an operation and stopping the operation, and an ability to update microcontroller programming via a controller area network bus (). 1. A patient support apparatus comprising:a patient support surface;a base frame;a repositioning mechanism extending between the patient support surface and the base frame, and operable to vertically reposition and angularly reposition the patient support surface relative to the base frame; andone or more sensors operable to automatically detect and inhibit an attempt to vertically reposition the patient support surface when the patient support surface is in a particular angular position, and to automatically detect and inhibit an attempt to angularly reposition the patient support surface when the patient surface is in a particular vertical position.2. The patient support apparatus as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the patient support surface accommodates a mattress claim 1 , and the base frame is substantially rectangular in shape and includes at least one rollable member at each corner.3. The patient support apparatus as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the repositioning mechanism includes first and second frame ...

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Номер записи: 48

26-02-2015 дата публикации

Display of Automatically Recorded Fishing Statistics

Номер: US20150054829A1

Автор: Paul Robert BAILEY

Принадлежит: Navico Holding AS

Various implementations described herein are directed to a computer-readable medium having stored thereon computer-executable instructions. The instructions may cause the computer to receive fishing statistics from a wearable electronic device. The fishing statistics may have been automatically recorded during a fishing trip. The instructions may cause the computer to display the fishing statistics on an electronic display.

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Номер записи: 49

14-02-2019 дата публикации

System and Apparatus for Automated Public Scale

Номер: US20190049291A1

Автор: Rasen Dag A., Sokolowski Maurycy J.

Принадлежит: BERRYE, LLC

A system for making public a scale includes a device for capturing a weight from the scale and hardware for storing the weight and associating the weight with the scale (in some embodiments, the weight is periodically transferred to a server for central storage). There is a user interface for directing an operator having a vehicle to the scale and mechanisms for determining that the operator, and hence the vehicle, are located on the scale. Once on the scale, a weigh-bill is generated from the weight and the weigh-bill is communicated to the operator 1. A system for making public a scale , the system comprising:means for capturing a weight from the scale;means for storing the weight and associating the weight with the scale;means for directing an operator of a vehicle to move the vehicle onto the scale;means for determining that the vehicle is located on the scale;means for generating a weigh-bill from the weight, the weigh-bill including an identification of the vehicle; andmeans for communicating the weigh-bill to the operator.2. The system for making public the scale of claim 1 , whereas the means for capturing the weight comprises a computer the electrically receives the weight from the scale.3. The system for making public the scale of claim 2 , whereas the means for determining that the vehicle is located on the scale comprises receiving location coordinates from a device within the vehicle.4. The system for making public the scale of claim 3 , whereas the device is a cell phone and the location coordinates are read from a global positioning subsystem of the cell phone and the location coordinates are transmitted to the computer.5. The system for making public the scale of claim 4 , whereas the means for determining that the vehicle is located on the scale further comprises waiting for the weight to be greater than a predetermined threshold.6. The system for making public the scale of claim 4 , wherein the means for communicating the weigh-bill to the operator ...

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Номер записи: 50

14-02-2019 дата публикации

DISPLAY DEVICE AND AUTOMOTIVE HEAD-UP DISPLAY SYSTEM WITH ORDINARY WINDSHIELD USING THE SAME

Номер: US20190049723A1

Автор: LUO Kuang-Tso, QIN Zong

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An automotive head-up display system with an ordinary windshield comprises an ordinary windshield and a display device, wherein the distance between the inner surface and the outer surface of the ordinary windshield is equal across the ordinary windshield, and the inner surface and the outer surface are non-processed and free of any optical film. The display device includes an image source and an optical imaging module. Compared with the traditional technologies, the automotive head-up display system with an ordinary windshield of the invention can effectively solve the ghost/double image problem and reduce the assembling and production costs of the automotive head-up display system without using the wedged windshield or any optical film. 1. An automotive head-up display system using an ordinary windshield , comprisingan ordinary windshield joined with an automobile body of an automobile and having an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein a distance between the inner surface and the outer surface is the same across the ordinary windshield, and wherein the inner surface and the outer surface are free of coating and optical film; and an image source disposed inside the automobile body and generating an imaging light; and', 'an optical imaging module disposed at a light-output side of the image source and including at least one concave mirror, wherein the concave mirror reflects the imaging light to the ordinary windshield, and wherein the inner surface and the outer surface of the ordinary windshield reflect the imaging light to a driver to form a first virtual image and a second virtual image, and wherein a distance between the driver and the first virtual image is greater than or equal to a virtual image distance, and wherein a ratio of a ghost image determined by the first virtual image and the second virtual image is less than or equal to 0.5%., 'a display device including'}2. The automotive head-up display system using an ordinary windshield according to ...

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Номер записи: 51

26-02-2015 дата публикации

Wearable device for fishing

Номер: US20150057968A1

Автор: Paul Robert BAILEY

Принадлежит: Navico Holding AS

Various implementations described herein are directed to a wearable device used to record fishing data. The wearable device may include a housing. The housing may include a sensor or sensors to detect motion. The housing may include a computer system with a processor and memory. The memory may have a plurality of executable instructions. When the executable instructions are executed by the processor, the processor may receive motion data from the sensor or sensors and determine whether a cast has been made.

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Номер записи: 52

01-03-2018 дата публикации

FINGER BALER

Номер: US20180056617A1

Автор: Chan Chung Wah, Perez Ricardo J.

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Disclosed are embodiments of a system and method for baling recyclable materials and managing the baling of recyclable materials. The apparatus for baling includes a finger baler for continuous compressing and baling recyclable materials, a scale, label printer, and a processor. Certain embodiments further comprise at least one digital camera, RFID dispenser, and internet connection that allows the processor to transmit collected data to a remote database for further analysis. 1. An apparatus for baling materials comprising:a baler for baling materials, wherein the baler comprises a feeding tube for loading material into the baler, a first plurality of fingers for compressing the materials, said fingers capable of being extracted from the feeding tube through a first plurality of finger slots disposed in a first wall of the feeding tube;a cam mechanism for driving the motion of the fingers;a motor, operably connected to the cam mechanism;a scale with digital signal output;a processor operably connected to said scale; andan input device operably connected to the processor.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a second plurality of fingers for compressing the materials claim 1 , the second plurality of fingers capable of being substantially extracted from the feeding tube through a second plurality of finger slots disposed in a second wall of the feeding tube.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising at least one digital camera claim 1 , wherein the digital camera is operably connected to the processor.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising at least one printer claim 1 , wherein the printer is operably connected to the processor.5. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the printer is configured to dispense radio frequency identification tags.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the computer is configured to transfer data to a database.7. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the database is cloud based.8. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 53

01-03-2018 дата публикации

Process, application and scale to be used in the measurement of the amount harvested organic plants

Номер: US20180058909A1

Автор: Adams Aaron

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The current invention is a scale, process and software application. The scales communicate with each other via a wireless connection. The current invention allows grow operations to track their worker's (trimmers and pickers) productivity. It also allows the workers to see how much they are making, in real time. The scale and system allows that administrator to “see the productivity, put individuals in groups, and also see how much to pay each person at the end of the day or week. 1. A scale comprising;having a base with a top and an bottom with weighing platform on the top of said base connected to a weighing means with a monitor attached to said base, a camera and a wireless communication means.2. A scale according to having a computing device attached.3. A scale according to having the computing device serve as the communication means.4. A scale according to having the computing device provide the camera.5. A scale according to having software using the camera to recognize and count specific product.6. A scale according to using the scale to weigh the weight and count specific product.7. A scale according to associating the weigh and volume to a specific user to produce data.8. A scale according to communicating the data to one or more computing devices.9. A scale according to communicating where the computing devices is a scale.10. A scale according to using the data to generate production results.11. A scale according to using the results to calculate compensation.12. A system to measure harvesting of organic plants comprising;having a system that resides in the non-transitory memory of a computing device;having a scale with a base with a top and an bottom with weighing platform on the top of said base connected to a weighing means with a monitor attached to said base, a camera, a wireless communication means and a computing means;having software using the camera to recognize and count specific product;having a plurality of users defined in the system;using the ...

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Номер записи: 54

20-02-2020 дата публикации

WEIGHING SCALE WITH A TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY INCORPORATED IN THE LOAD RECEIVER PLATFORM SURFACE

Номер: US20200056929A1

Автор: Ehresmann Walter, Huber Denis, Kempf Edgar, Witt Alexander

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A weighing scale () for a retail store counter includes a housing (), a load-receiving platform () on top of the housing, and operating components () enclosed therein, including a weighing cell (). A load-transmitting mechanical connection () couples the weighing cell to the load-receiving platform. Analog and digital weighing electronics convert electrical weight signals of the weighing cell into digital weighing results. A touchscreen display panel () interacts with a human operator, and is configured as a layered assembly with a liquid crystal display (), a projected capacitive (PCAP) touch screen () with a plurality of touch-sensing points, and a protective glass plate () on top of each other. The layered assembly is integrated horizontally in the load-receiving platform facing the human operator. The top surface operates as a load-receiving surface () a touch field keyboard () and a display window (). 1. A weighing scale for use on a retail store counter , comprising:a housing;a load-receiving platform that is arranged on top of the housing; and at least one weighing cell;', 'a load-transmitting mechanical connection that couples each weighing cell to the load-receiving platform;', 'analog and digital weighing electronics that are operable to convert electrical weight signals of each weighing cell into digital weighing results; and', 'a central processing unit which is operable to lend program-controlled functionality to the weighing scale, and, 'operating components that are enclosed in the housing, comprisinga touchscreen display panel which is operable to display information to, and receive input from, a human operator, the touchscreen display panel comprising a layered arrangement in which a protective glass plate, a projected capacitive (PCAP) touch screen with a plurality of touch-sensing points, and a liquid crystal display are arranged on top of each other, such that at least a part of the touchscreen display panel is integrated in the load-receiving ...

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Номер записи: 55

20-02-2020 дата публикации

LIGHT PROJECTION SYSTEM AND COMBINATION WEIGHING DEVICE PROVIDED WITH SAME

Номер: US20200056932A1

Автор: IWASA Seisaku

Принадлежит: ISHIDA CO., LTD.

A light projection system is a light projection system projecting light on a plurality of processing apparatuses installed in a factory, and includes an acquisition unit acquiring, from each of the processing apparatuses, state information indicating abnormality in the processing apparatus, a light emission unit capable of projecting the light on each of the processing apparatuses, and a projection controller controlling a mode of the light projected from the light emission unit such that the mode of the light reflected from each of the processing apparatuses is changed, on the basis of the state information indicating abnormality. 1. A light projection system projecting light on a processing apparatus or a plurality of processing apparatuses installed in a factory , comprising:an acquisition unit configured to acquire, from the processing apparatus or each of the processing apparatuses, state information indicating a state of the processing apparatus;a light emission unit configured to project the light on the processing apparatus or each of the processing apparatuses; anda projection controller configured to control a mode of the light projected from the light emission unit such that the mode of the light reflected from the processing apparatus is changed, on the basis of the state information.2. The light projection system according to claim 1 , whereinthe acquisition unit acquires the state information from the processing apparatuses on an individual basis, andthe light emission unit is provided to be configured to project light on whole or part of the processing apparatus.3. The light projection system according to claim 1 , whereinthe acquisition unit acquires the state information from the processing apparatus on a part-specific basis; andthe light emission unit is provided to be configured to project light on the processing apparatus on a part-specific basis.4. The light projection system according to claim 1 , wherein the state information acquired with the ...

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Номер записи: 56

04-03-2021 дата публикации

STRUCTURAL EQUIPMENT LOAD MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20210063231A1

Автор: "DELIA Gregory", CORNEJO Christian, Ross Daniel, ST. GERMAIN Scott

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A system for monitoring loading of equipment includes a transmitter assembly mounted to the equipment and a central server. The transmitter assembly has a strain gauge secured to the equipment, an on-board controller and a battery. The central server is in communication with the on-board controller. The central server is configured to receive collected loading data from the transmitter assembly. The on-board controller is configured to operate the transmitter assembly in a load monitoring power mode and a deep sleep mode. The on-board controller is configured to operate at a sleep interval when a load measured by the strain gauge is less than ten percent of a rated working load of the equipment and at an active interval when the load measured by the strain gauge is greater than ten percent of the rated working load. The sleep interval is less than the active interval. 1. A system for monitoring the loading of equipment and components utilized for lifting , the system comprising:a transmitter assembly mounted to the equipment having a strain gauge secured to the equipment at a predetermined loading path, an on-board controller and a battery; anda central server in communication with the on-board controller, the central server configured to receive collected loading data from the transmitter assembly that is measured by the strain gauge and collected by the on-board controller, the on-board controller configured to operate the transmitter assembly in a load monitoring power mode and a deep sleep mode, the on-board controller configured to operate at a sleep interval when a load measured by the strain gauge is less than ten percent of a rated working load of the equipment and components and at an active interval when the load measured by the strain gauge is greater than ten percent of the rated working load, wherein the sleep interval is less than the active interval.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the sleep interval is sixty seconds.3. The system of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 57

04-03-2021 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC SCALE

Номер: US20210063236A1

Автор: Sato Hiroshi

Принадлежит: DSi Corporation

An electronic scale includes: a scale body that has a top surface provided with a weighing tray on which an object to be weighed is to be laid and a display portion which displays a weight of the object to be weighed; and a lid member that is capable of closing the top surface of the scale body and that is capable of opening and closing. A camera that images the top surface of the scale body including the weighing tray and the display portion is provided on the lid member. Alternatively, the camera is provided on the top surface of the scale body and the lid member includes reflection means that reflects an image of the top surface of the scale body including the weighing tray and the display portion toward the camera when the lid member opens, on a surface of the lid member that faces the scale body. The electronic scale is capable of simultaneously imaging the object to be weighed and the displayed weight of the same and eliminates need for a special support structure to support the camera for imaging, and the top surface of the scale body can be closed when the electronic scale is not in use. 1. An electronic scale comprising:a scale body that has a top surface provided with a weighing tray on which an object to be weighed is to be laid and a display portion which displays a weight of the object to be weighed; anda lid member that is capable of closing the top surface of the scale body and that is capable of opening and closing, whereinthe lid member is provided with a camera that images the top surface of the scale body including the weighing tray and the display portion.2. The electronic scale according to claim 1 , wherein the display portion is capable of displaying a value obtained by multiplication of the weight of the object to be weighed by a predetermined coefficient claim 1 , as a working amount corrected value claim 1 , and operation of a working amount corrective operation button provided on the scale body causes the display portion to display the ...

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Номер записи: 58

12-03-2015 дата публикации

FOOD PRODUCT SCALE

Номер: US20150068818A1

Автор: Blankley, Broering Jill M., Davis Robert S., Dusing John A., Dyer Debra L., Highley, JR. James E., JR. Randy L., Knoop Fredrick D.

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A scale includes a weigh station for receiving items to be weighed, an operator interface configured to display information associated with scale operations and a controller operably coupled to the operator interface to effect display of information. The operator interface may be in the form of a touch-screen display that is used to facilitate ease of use and scale adjustment. 1. A scale , comprising:a weigh station for receiving items to be weighed;an operator interface configured to display information associated with scale operations;a controller operably coupled to the operator interface to effect display of information thereon, the controller configured such that multiple primary interface screen views are made available for operator use, (i) a plurality of fixed features that are common among all the primary interface screen views, each fixed feature residing in a common location in each of the primary interface screen views; and', '(ii) other features that are not common with the other primary interface screen views., 'wherein each of the primary interface screen views includes2. The scale of claim 1 , wherein:the controller is configured such that one of the plurality of primary interface screen views is designated as a home interface screen view;one of the plurality of fixed features is a home view icon that when triggered causes the home interface screen view to be displayed.3. The scale of claim 2 , wherein:the controller is configured such that designation of the home interface screen view can be changed as between a first of the primary interface screen views and a second of the primary interface screen views.4. The scale of claim 3 , wherein:the controller is configured such that three or more primary interface screen views are provided, and at least one of the primary interface screen views cannot be designated as the home interface screen view.5. The scale of claim 1 , wherein:one of the plurality of fixed features is a group of adjacent screen view ...

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Номер записи: 59

12-03-2015 дата публикации

FOOD PRODUCT SCALE

Номер: US20150068819A1

Автор: Blankley, Broering Jill M., Davis Robert S., Dusing John A., Dyer Debra L., Highley, JR. James E., JR. Randy L., Knoop Fredrick D.

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A scale includes a weigh station for receiving items to be weighed, an operator interface configured to display information associated with scale operations and a controller operably coupled to the operator interface to effect display of information. The operator interface may be in the form of a touch-screen display that is used to facilitate ease of use and scale adjustment. 119-. (canceled)20. A scale , comprising:a weigh station for receiving items to be weighed;an operator interface configured to display information associated with scale operations, the operator interface comprising a touch-sensitive display;a controller operably coupled to the operator interface to effect display of information thereon, the controller configured to make available multiple interface screen views for use by the operator,wherein the controller is configured to enable a user to transition from one interface screen view to another interface screen view via a swiping operation,wherein the touch-sensitive display includes a viewing area and a touch-sensitive member with a primary portion that overlies the viewing area and a secondary portion that is external of the viewing area, and swiping operations can be achieved using the secondary portion of the touch-sensitive member.21. The scale of wherein the secondary portion includes fixed visible indicia to indicate swipe function availability along the secondary portion.22. The scale of wherein the touch-sensitive member comprises a plate with a perimeter portion that is opaque so as to frame an interior portion that is transparent claim 21 , the perimeter portion defining the secondary portion and the interior portion defining the primary portion.23. The scale of wherein the interior portion of the plate aligns with a display screen positioned behind the plate.24. The scale of wherein a printed layer is applied to a back side of the plate to achieve opaqueness of the perimeter portion claim 22 , and the fixed visible indicial is also ...

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Номер записи: 60

12-03-2015 дата публикации

Food product scale

Номер: US20150068820A1

Автор: Debra L. Dyer, Fredrick D. Knoop, James E. Highley, Jr., Jill M. Broering, John A. Dusing, Randy L. Blankley, Jr., Robert S. Davis

Принадлежит: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC

A scale includes a weigh station for receiving items to be weighed, an operator interface configured to display information associated with scale operations and a controller operably coupled to the operator interface to effect display of information. The operator interface may be in the form of a touch-screen display that is used to facilitate ease of use and scale adjustment.

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Номер записи: 61

11-03-2021 дата публикации

Footwear and Method

Номер: US20210068492A1

Автор: Onyekachi Emmanuel

Принадлежит:

Footwear with a weight sensor for determining the weight of the user, a step counter for determined the number of steps a user takes, a display to show weight and steps, and a wireless transceiver to communicate with a smartphone or smartwatch. The footwear can be hung using the integrated magnet. 1. Footwear comprising:a shoe having a top, a sole, a heel, and a back;a display mounted on the top;a weight sensor mounted in the sole;a step sensor mounted in the sole;anda wireless transceiver.2. The footwear of claim 1 , wherein the heel contains a magnet.3. The footwear of claim 1 , wherein the back contains a foam wipe.4. The footwear of claim 3 , wherein the heel contains a magnet.5. The footwear of claim 4 , wherein a microcontroller connects to the display.6. The footwear of claim 5 , wherein the microcontroller connects to the weight sensor.7. The footwear of claim 6 , wherein the microcontroller connects to the step sensor.8. The footwear of claim 7 , wherein the microcontroller connects to the wireless transceiver.10. The footwear of claim 8 , wherein the wireless transceiver is a Bluetooth transceiver.11. The footwear of claim 10 , wherein the microcontroller connects to a smartwatch using the Bluetooth transceiver.12. The footwear of claim 10 , wherein the microcontroller connects to a smartphone using the Bluetooth transceiver.9. The footwear of claim 1 , wherein a microcontroller connects to the weight sensor claim 1 , the step sensor claim 1 , and the wireless transceiver.15. The method of further comprising the step of donning the footwear.16. The method of further comprising the step of walking.17. The method of further comprising the step of monitoring the display claim 16 , smartwatch claim 16 , or smartphone.18. The method of further comprising the step of removing the footwear.19. The method of further comprising the step of cleaning the footwear with the foam wipe.20. The method of further comprising the step of hanging the footwear on a vertical ...

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Номер записи: 62

28-02-2019 дата публикации

Beverage Coaster with Integrated Electronics

Номер: US20190063988A1

Автор: Odom Philip Trevor, Wallace Michael Wayne

Принадлежит:

A beverage coaster includes integrated electronics, such as a power system, a load cell, an analog to digital converter and a wireless transceiver. The beverage coaster communicates with a computing device to send information, such as a first weight, a second weight, and a third weight of objects placed on the beverage coaster. The first weight may be associated with a container, a second weight may be associated with a first ingredient, and the third weight may be associated with a second ingredient. The computing device is configured to display information related to the first, second, and third weights and provide instructions to a user thereof for maintaining proper proportions of the first and second ingredients as the user adds them to the container. 1. A beverage coaster , comprising:a battery;one or more load cells selectively energized by the battery;a wireless transceiver;a user interface comprising a button and a light;a housing encompassing the battery, the one or more load cells, the wireless transceiver, and the user interface, the housing having an upper beverage holding surface that is less than sixteen square inches and having a thickness that is less than one-half inch thick; anda plurality of feet, the feet supporting the upper beverage holding surface and configured to support a weight of the beverage coaster,wherein the one or more load cells comprise one or more half-bridge load cells, the load cells being disposed between individual ones of the plurality of feet and the upper beverage holding surface.2. The beverage coaster as in claim 1 , wherein the user interface comprises only the button and the light.3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. The beverage coaster as in claim 1 , wherein the wireless transceiver is a Bluetooth low energy transceiver and is configured to pair with a computing device.6. The beverage coaster as in claim 5 , wherein the one or more load cells are selectively energized by the battery in response to the wireless transceiver ...

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Номер записи: 63

10-03-2016 дата публикации

INFANT WEIGHT MEASUREMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD

Номер: US20160069734A1

Автор: Harry, Jr. Belsinger

Принадлежит:

The present application discloses an apparatus for weighing an infant. The apparatus comprises a patient sling configured to support the infant, a first handle connected to the patient sling and including a first load sensor and a second handle connected to the patient sling and including a second load sensor. The first and second load sensors are each configured to generate a signal indicative of a portion of a force applied to the apparatus by the infant. The apparatus includes a processor configured to receive the signals from the first and second load cells and calculate an infant weight and a display operatively connected to the processor and configured to display the calculated infant weight. 1. An apparatus for weighing an infant , comprising:a patient sling configured to support the infant,a first handle connected to the patient sling and including a first load sensor;a second handle connected to the patient sling and including a second load sensor;wherein the first and second load sensors are each configured to generate a signal indicative of a portion of a force applied to the apparatus by the infant;a processor configured to receive the signals from the first and second load cells and calculate an infant weight; anda display operatively connected to the processor and configured to display the calculated infant weight.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first and second load sensors are strain gauge load cells.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to sum the signals from the first and second load sensors and subtract a known apparatus weight to calculate the infant weight.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a wireless device configured to transmit the calculated infant weight.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a memory operatively connected to the processor.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the memory is configured to store the signals from the load sensors.7. The apparatus of ...

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Номер записи: 64

27-02-2020 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC SCALE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ELECTRONIC SCALE

Номер: US20200064179A1

Автор: Chen Chih-Kang, Huang Chien, KAO Yu Tao, WU Jiun Lin

Принадлежит:

A method for controlling an electronic scale in disclosed in this disclosure, which is applied to measure and indicate a state of an external force, comprises the following steps. A weight sensor detects the external force, and a controller drives a prompting device to emit a first light with a first optical characteristic when the external force detected by the weight sensor reaches a first weight. The controller drives the prompting device to emit a second light with a second optical characteristic when the prompting device emits the first light for a predetermined period, wherein the prompting device continuously emits the second light until the external force reaches a second weight. 1. A method for controlling an electronic scale to measure and indicate an external force , and the method comprising:detecting the external force by a weight sensor;driving a prompting device to emit a first light with a first optical characteristic by a controller when the external force detected by the weight sensor reaches a first weight; anddriving the prompting device to emit a second light with a second optical characteristic by the controller when the prompting device emits the first light for a predetermined period, and the prompting device keeping emitting the second light until the external force reaches a second weight.2. The method for controlling the electronic scale according to claim 1 , wherein driving the prompting device to emit the second light with the second optical characteristic by the controller when the prompting device emits the first light for the predetermined period comprises: driving the prompting device to emit the second light with the second optical characteristic by the controller only when the external force detected by the weight sensor stops increasing and the prompting device emits the first light for the predetermined period.3. The method for controlling the electronic scale according to claim 1 , wherein driving the prompting device to emit ...

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Номер записи: 65

27-02-2020 дата публикации

EMBEDDED SYSTEM FOR MEASUREMENT OF WEIGHT AND OTHER PHYSICAL VARIABLES IN VEHICLES AND CONTAINERS

Номер: US20200064180A1

Автор: GONÇALVES Sergio Machado

Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to the technical field of systems for measurement of weight load and other physical variables in vehicles and/or containers, comprising a system of sensing and monitoring of their conditions, instantaneous or not. Consists of an external data collection subsystem (SSI) with module with sensing network (), signal transduction module () and connection module (); of a data processing and reading subsystem (SSII) with energizing module (); reading and data acquisition module (); processing and memory module (); and data transmission subsystem (SSIII) with data communication module (). The system has advantages, does not present false sensor measurements, that allow wide multiplexing, no electricity, high signal and there is no electromagnetic interference, they are robust, do not suffer corrosion and do not fail due to vibration and mechanical impacts. 11234567. “EMBEDDED SYSTEM FOR MEASUREMENT OF WEIGHT IN VEHICLES AND CONTAINERS” , for monitoring of land vehicles , preferably cargo trucks (A) and containers (B) , characterized by , being constituted of an external data collection subsystem (SSI) with module with sensing network () , signal transduction module () and connection module (); of a data processing and reading subsystem (SSII) with energizing module (); reading and data acquisition module (); processing and memory module (); and data transmission subsystem (SSIII) with data communication module () , which obtains embedded measurement of weight through structural analysis of vehicle body , measurement of distribution of loaded weight , measurement of dynamic load behavior trough structural response of the vehicle to loading and motion , measurement of parameters on the risk of rollover , measurement of changes and structural wear of the vehicle in function of alterations in loading response , measurement of parameters of loss of geometry and reconstruction of the history of loading , displacement and unloading to which the ...

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Номер записи: 66

27-02-2020 дата публикации

Method and System to Track Weight Without Stepping on a Weight Scale

Номер: US20200064182A1

Автор: Lin Daniel

Принадлежит:

Embodiments herein provide systems and methods tracking the weight of an individual situated on a furnishing such as a chair or bed. One method generally includes receiving weight data at a weight sensor that is situated to recognize a change in weight on the furnishing, confirming that a fitness device is proximately located to the weight sensor, and transmitting the received weight data to a hosted service. 1. A method for tracking the weight of an individual who may be situated on a furnishing , the method comprising the steps of:receiving weight data at a weight data sensor that is situated to recognize a change in weight on the furnishing;confirming that a fitness device of the individual is proximately located to the weight data sensor; andtransmitting the received weight data to a hosted service, wherein the service provides a user interface to track weight patterns of the individual based on the received weight data.2. The method of wherein the furnishing is a chair or a bed.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the method further comprising the steps of:upon confirmation that the fitness device is proximately located to the weight data sensor, transmitting other health-related data from the fitness device to the hosted service;using the received other health-related data to determine whether the received weight data is unrelated to the weight of the individual; anddisregarding the received weight data if the received weight data is determined to be unrelated to the weight of the individual.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the other health-related data comprises at least one of heart rate claim 3 , body temperature claim 3 , body temperature claim 3 , ambient temperature claim 3 , calories burned claim 3 , steps walked claim 3 , sleep patterns and location based data.5. The method of claim 3 , further comprising claim 3 , upon confirmation that the fitness device is proximately located to the weight data sensor claim 3 , transmitting the weight data to the ...

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Номер записи: 67

09-03-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DETERMINING VALUE OF PHYSICAL ITEMS

Номер: US20170067773A1

Автор: Shalom Ofer

Принадлежит:

A system for calculating the value of physical items, comprising: one or more weight devices; and one or more collection devices; wherein said one or more weight devices comprise a pad, one or more plates, one or more transducers, a data transfer module, and a power source; wherein said one or more transducers are configured to determine a weight of one or more objects when said one or more transducers measure a load generated by said one or more objects applying a vertical force onto said one or more transducers, said vertical force is then converted into an electrical impulse proportional to said load, which is then converted into said weight of one or more objects; wherein said data transfer module is configured to transmit a first signal comprising information relating to said weight of said one or more objects. 1. A system for calculating the value of physical items , comprising:one or more weight devices;wherein said one or more weight devices comprise a pad, one or more plates, one or more transducers, a data transfer module, and a power source;wherein said one or more transducers are configured to determine a weight of one or more objects when said one or more transducers measure a load generated by said one or more objects applying a vertical force onto said one or more transducers;wherein said vertical force is then converted into an electrical impulse proportional to said load, which is then converted into said weight of one or more objects; andwherein said data transfer module is configured to transmit a first signal comprising information relating to said weight of said one or more objects.2. The system for calculating the value of physical items recited in claim 1 , wherein said first signal is transmitted to one or more servers to determine a value of said one or more objects by multiplying said weight of said one or more objects with a known weight-value of said one or more objects.3. The system for calculating the value of physical items recited in ...

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Номер записи: 68

12-03-2015 дата публикации

FOOD PRODUCT SCALE

Номер: US20150073948A1

Автор: Blankley, Broering Jill M., Davis Robert S., Dusing John A., Dyer Debra L., Highley, JR. James E., JR. Randy L., Knoop Fredrick D.

Принадлежит:

A scale includes a weigh station for receiving items to be weighed, an operator interface configured to display information associated with scale operations and a controller operably coupled to the operator interface to effect display of information. The operator interface may be in the form of a touch-screen display that is used to facilitate ease of use and scale adjustment. 185-. (canceled)86. A method of operating a scale including a weigh station for receiving items to be weighed and an operator interface configured to display information associated with scale operations , the method comprising the steps of:presenting an interface screen view that includes (i) multiple fields useful for performing item weigh and price operations and (ii) a plurality of alert icons, each alert icon associated with a particular notification type;for each alert icon of the plurality, selectively displaying the alert icon in either (i) an active state in the event the notification type associated with the alert icon exists or (ii) an inactive state in the event that the notification type associated with the alert icon does not exist.87. The method of claim 86 , further comprising:displaying the plurality of alert icons adjacent each other in a group to facilitate operator viewing.88. The method of wherein the group of adjacent alert icons is positioned centrally along a width of the interface screen view to facilitate operator viewing.89. The method of wherein the group of adjacent alert icons is positioned along an upper perimeter or a lower perimeter of the interface screen view to facilitate operator viewing.90. The method of wherein claim 86 , the active state of display for all of the alert icons is a specific claim 86 , common color.91. The method of wherein claim 90 , the active state of display for all of the alert icons is flashing of the specific claim 90 , common color.92. The method of wherein the operator interface comprises a touch-sensitive display and when a given ...

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Номер записи: 69

27-02-2020 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INDICATING LOAD LEVEL OF VEHICLE

Номер: US20200066118A1

Автор: Wiggins Anthony

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An apparatus for warningly indicating a current load weight of a vehicle is presented. The load warning apparatus includes a pressure sensor associated with a pressure line of a vehicle for producing a plurality of pressure signals representative of a corresponding plurality of amounts of load weights. A load weight indicator activity is based on the pressure for indicating current load level of a vehicle. Lamps are lit to give visual indication of the status of the load level of the vehicle. 1. An apparatus for warningly indicating a load weight of a vehicle , the apparatus comprising:a pressure sensor associated with a pressure line of a vehicle for producing a plurality of pressure signals representative of a corresponding plurality of amounts of loaded weights;a load weight indicator responsive to said pressure sensor for indicating a plurality of amounts of send load weight levels, said load weight indicator including a memory for storing at least a calibration signal representative of a predetermined maximum desired load weight limit level and an empty load weight, said memory and sensor for comparing the calibration signal to the plurality of pressure signals;a determinator for comparing the load weight indicator to determine a current load of the vehicle; anda light panel for indicating the determined current load level of the vehicle.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the current load of the vehicle indicates the vehicle to be empty.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the light panel is lit green.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the current load of the vehicle indicates the vehicle to no greater than a maximum allowed weight and not empty.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the light panel is lit yellow.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the current load of the vehicle indicates the vehicle weight to have exceeded the maximum weight limit.7. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the light panel is lit red.8. The apparatus of claim 6 , further ...

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Номер записи: 70

12-03-2015 дата публикации

FOOD PRODUCT SCALE

Номер: US20150074581A1

Автор: Blankley, Broering Jill M., Davis Robert S., Dusing John A., Dyer Debra L., Highley, JR. James E., JR. Randy L., Knoop Fredrick D.

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A scale includes a weigh station for receiving items to be weighed, an operator interface configured to display information associated with scale operations and a controller operably coupled to the operator interface to effect display of information. The operator interface may be in the form of a touch-screen display that is used to facilitate ease of use and scale adjustment. 156-. (canceled)57. A scale , comprising:a weigh station for receiving items to be weighed;an operator interface configured to display information associated with scale operations, the operator interface comprising a touch-sensitive display;a controller operably coupled to the operator interface to effect display of information thereon, the controller configured to vary brightness of the touch-sensitive display in order to extend operating life of the touch-sensitive display,wherein the controller is configured to effect a normal brightness setting during operator interaction with the touch-sensitive display and a dimmed brightness setting that is implemented after a set time period without operator interaction with the touch-sensitive display,wherein, during the dimmed brightness setting, one or more selectable icons or fields on the touch-sensitive display remain live and ready for operator selection.58. The scale of wherein the controller is configured such that claim 57 , during the dimmed brightness setting and upon operator selection of the selectable icon or field claim 57 , the selection of the selectable icon is automatically captured and a transition to the normal brightness setting is automatically effected.59. The scale of wherein the controller is configured such that claim 57 , during the dimmed brightness setting and upon detection of item placement on the weighing station claim 57 , a transition to the normal brightness setting is automatically effected.60. The scale of wherein the controller is configured to detect item placement on the weighing station by an output change of ...

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Номер записи: 71

18-03-2021 дата публикации

Weight Sensing Pad Assembly

Номер: US20210077322A1

Автор: Mooney Christopher

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A weight sensing pad assembly includes a pad that is comprised of a resiliently compressible material. The pad is positionable beneath a mattress of an ambulance gurney. In this way the pad is exposed to the weight of a patient lying on the ambulance gurney. An electronic scale is integrated into the pad to sense the weight of the patient when the patient lies on the ambulance gurney. The electronic scale displays weight indicia comprising numbers communicating the weight of the patient in kilograms. In this way the electronic scale facilitates emergency responders to accurately determine medication dosages that are based on the patient's weight. 1. A weight sensing pad assembly being configured to be positioned beneath a mattress of an ambulance gurney thereby facilitating the weight of a patient to be determined , said assembly comprising:a pad being comprised of a resiliently compressible material, said pad being positionable beneath a mattress of an ambulance gurney wherein said pad is configured to be exposed to the weight of a patient being transported on the ambulance gurney;a top panel being positioned on said pad, said top panel being comprised of a rigid material wherein said top panel is configured to evenly distribute the weight of the patient on said pad;a bottom panel being positioned on said pad, said bottom panel being comprised of a rigid material;a cover encasing said top panel, said pad and said bottom panel, said cover being comprised of a fluid impermeable material to inhibit said pad from being exposed to moisture; andan electronic scale being integrated into said pad wherein said electronic scale is configured to sense the weight of the patient when the patient lies on the ambulance gurney, said electronic scale displaying weight indicia comprising numbers communicating the weight of the patient in kilograms wherein said electronic scale is configured to facilitate emergency responders to accurately determine medication dosages that are based ...

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Номер записи: 72

19-03-2015 дата публикации

Weight scale with ultrasound imaging for ankle displacement measurement

Номер: US20150080722A1

Автор: Patrick Furlan

Принадлежит: STMicroelectronics lnc USA

A device for correlating trend data with respect to a patient's weight and lower extremity displacement can identify conditions indicative of congestive heart failure. An imaging mechanism is operable to measure lower extremity displacement over a period of time. An over-time trend analysis of both the patient's weight and the lower extremity displacement measurements is performed to determine whether over a particular sample period an increase in a patient's lower extremity displacement can be correlated with an increase in the patient's weight. When such a correlation does not exist, an alert can be issued of conditions indicative of congestive heart failure.

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Номер записи: 73

22-03-2018 дата публикации

COMBINED INFANT CHANGING AND WEIGHING DEVICE AND METHODS OF OPERATION THEREOF

Номер: US20180080810A1

Автор: WEISS Ann C., Weiss David

Принадлежит: Hatch Baby, Inc.

A weighing device for weighing a load, such as an infant, is disclosed. The weighing device can include a device casing having a placement side configured to retain the load and an underside. Four weight sensors can be coupled to the underside of the device casing. The four weight sensors can be configured to generate a signal corresponding to a weight of the load. A first foot assembly can be coupled to one of the four weight sensors. The first foot assembly can include a first assembly end coupled to the first weight sensor and a second assembly end extending beyond the device casing. The placement side can include at least two retaining walls and a receiving surface. 1. A weighing device , comprising:a device casing having a placement side and an underside, wherein the placement side comprises at least two retaining walls and a receiving surface configured to retain a load;four weight sensors including a first weight sensor, a second weight sensor, a third weight sensor, and a fourth weight sensor coupled to the underside of the device casing, wherein the four weight sensors are configured to generate a signal corresponding to a weight of the load;a first foot assembly coupled to the first weight sensor, wherein the first foot assembly comprises a first assembly end coupled to the first weight sensor and a second assembly end extending beyond the device casing;a cushioning layer coupled to the device casing, wherein the cushioning layer covers the at least two retaining walls and the receiving surface; anda communication unit configured to wirelessly transmit data corresponding to a weight of the load to another device.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the device casing comprises a casing side wall and the cushioning layer covers at least part of the casing side wall.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the device casing comprises a casing brim extending beyond the casing side wall.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the cushioning layer comprises polyurethane foam ...

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Номер записи: 74

23-03-2017 дата публикации

SCALE WITH INFORMATION CARRIER

Номер: US20170082483A1

Автор: Vogel Frederik

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A scale with at least one information carrier for providing data in optical, visual, or optoelectronic form, wherein the at least one information carrier is attachable in the viewing area of at least one element of the scale. 1. A scale , comprising; at least one element; and at least one information carrier for providing data , wherein the at least one information carrier supports optical , visual , or optoelectronic detection of the provided data , wherein the at least one information carrier is attachable in a viewing area of the at least one element of the scale.2. The scale according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one information carrier is attachable in the viewing area to at least one element of the scale so that the optical claim 1 , visual claim 1 , or optoelectronic detection of the provided data is supported before and/or during a measurement process.3. The scale according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one element is a base claim 1 , the at least one information carrier is attachable in the viewing area to the base in an area of a support surface.4. The scale according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one element is a base having a support mat claim 1 , the at least one information carrier is attachable in the viewing area to the base in an area of the support mat.5. The scale according to claim 3 , wherein the at least one information carrier is attachable in the viewing area to the base in the area of a base body.6. The scale according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one element is a base claim 1 , the at least one information carrier is attachable in the viewing area to the base in a recess.7. The scale according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one element is a display unit claim 1 , the at least one information carrier being attachable in the viewing area to the display unit.8. The scale according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one information carrier is attachable in an elevated claim 1 , flush claim 1 , or recessed manner.9. The scale ...

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Номер записи: 75

31-03-2022 дата публикации

Method for proposing installation environment and metering device therefor

Номер: US20220099481A1

Автор: Yoshikazu Nagane, Yoshikuni Sato

Принадлежит: A&D Co Ltd

A proposing an improvement in an installation environment of a weighing apparatus is made by including (a) a step of acquiring, weighed data of an object (7) to be weighed from a weighing sensor (13) together with time information, (b) a step of acquiring, environmental data together with time information, (c) a step of checking, with respect to the weighed data and the environmental data, whether an amount of change of the data per unit time or an average value of the data is less than or not less than a threshold with reference to a threshold database (191) and determining influence on the apparatus, and (d) a step of making a proposal on the installation environment for each result of the determination with reference to an improvement proposal database (193).

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Номер записи: 76

31-03-2016 дата публикации

INSTRUMENT DEVICE

Номер: US20160091360A1

Автор: Otani Akihiro, TAKESHITA Kouhei

Принадлежит: Yazaki Corporation

An instrument device includes multiple projected scales projected toward a viewing position side in an axial line direction of a rotation center axis of an indicating needle and arranged at intervals in a circumferential direction, a display board including an insertion portion by which each of the projected scales is projected, an annular portion which covers an outer radial direction portion from the viewing position side in each projected end surface arranged on the viewing position side in each of the projected scales, and a lighting device for emitting light to the projected scales. The projected scale includes a scale visible surface in an inner radial direction than the annular portion in the projected end surface. The annular portion includes grooves provided to each of the projected scales. 1. An instrument device comprising:multiple projected scales configured to be indicated by an indicating needle which rotates in response to measurement results, projected toward a viewing position side in an axial line direction of a rotation center axis of the indicating needle, and arranged at intervals in a circumferential direction around the rotation center axis;a plate member configured to include insertion portions provided to each of the projected scales such that each of the projected scales projects toward the viewing position side;an annular portion configured to cover, from the viewing point side, an outer side portion in a radial direction around the rotation center axis in each projected end surface on the viewing position side in each of the projected scales; anda lighting device configured to emit light to the projected scales, whereinthe projected scales include scale visible surfaces on an inner side in the radial direction than the annular portion on the projected end surfaces,the annular portion includes grooves provided to each of the projected scales, each of the grooves being an area to accommodate an outer portion in the radial direction of the ...

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Номер записи: 77

05-05-2022 дата публикации

Weight measurement system, weigh head apparatus and methods

Номер: US20220136887A1

Автор: James John Edward Pugh, James William Holland

Принадлежит: Duradiamond Software Ltd

A weigh head apparatus ( 102 ) for cooperation with a data processing unit for use in livestock weighing. The weigh head apparatus is inexpensive, easy to upgrade and has low maintenance costs. The weight head apparatus has: a signal converting module ( 106 ) operable to convert one or more analogue load signal into a plurality of digital load values; and a data transmitting module ( 108 ) operable to transmit a stream of the digital load values over a wireless connection to the data processing unit. The stream is a real-time stream and the digital load values are raw instantaneous analogue-to-digital converter output values. A command receiving module ( 109 ) is configured to receive a transmit-stream command from the data processing unit, wherein the data transmitting module ( 108 ) is operable to transmit the stream of the digital load values in response to the received transmit-stream command.

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Номер записи: 78

09-04-2015 дата публикации

Luggage Control and Verification System and Methods of Use

Номер: US20150096813A1

Автор: Julio Aumente Aumente

Принадлежит: Individual

A system for controlling and verifying the size and weight of a piece of carry-on luggage is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, an at least one database server is configured for selectively storing data related to at least one of the luggage, an at least one passenger in possession of the luggage, a transportation vehicle on which the passenger plans to travel, and a transportation hub from which the transportation vehicle is to depart. An at least one luggage device is in selective communication with the at least one database server and comprises a receptacle configured for removable receipt of the luggage—the receptacle formed having a bottom, a back wall, and an at least one side wall—and at least one verification device integral with the receptacle for determination of at least one of a height, depth, width, weight, and identification information associated with the luggage.

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Номер записи: 79

01-04-2021 дата публикации

A Trolley Case with a Charging Device

Номер: US20210093059A1

Автор: Zhijian Li

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The present invention is directed to a trolley case with a charging device, which comprises a case body, a pull rod frame mounted on the case body and a traveling wheel mechanism installed at the bottom of the case body; the pull rod frame is provided with a telescopic pull rod used for dragging the case body, the pull rod frame is provided with a charger accommodating cavity positioned in the middle of the pull rod and used for placing a charging device, the upper part of the charger accommodating cavity is provided with an opening, sliding chutes are arranged on both sides of the opening, and a sliding cover used to cover or open the opening is slidably arranged in the sliding chutes. The independent storage position of the external charging device of the present invention is convenient for taking the charging device at any time, and the setting of the sliding cover prevents the charging device from falling out easily; the spring can eject the charging device and can make the charger accommodating cavity adapted to charging devices of various specifications, the specifications of the charging device are proportional to the compression deformation of the spring, the larger the charging device is, the more greatly the spring is compressed, and the smaller the charging device is, the more slightly the spring is compressed. 1. A trolley case with a charging device , characterized in that a case body , a pull rod frame mounted on the case body and a traveling wheel mechanism installed at the bottom of the case body; the pull rod frame is provided with a telescopic pull rod used for dragging the case body , the pull rod frame is provided with a charger accommodating cavity positioned in the middle of the pull rod and used for placing a charging device , the upper part of the charger accommodating cavity is provided with an opening , sliding chutes are arranged on both sides of the opening , and a sliding cover used to cover or open the opening is slidably arranged in ...

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Номер записи: 80

12-05-2022 дата публикации

MULTIPLE MODE ARTIFICIAL FISHING LURE

Номер: US20220142132A1

Автор: BATTAH BASIL E., Castaneda Robert

Принадлежит:

A multiple mode fishing lure that includes a main body portion having a waterproof inner capsule, the waterproof inner capsule containing an electronic circuit to produce sounds which mimic bait fish. The electronic circuit includes a controller having pre-recorded bait fish sounds replaceably stored thereon and operationally coupled to a speaker to broadcast the bait fish sounds, a power source for providing power to the components of the electronic circuit, and a plurality of electrodes, wherein each electrode can be actuated, and wherein actuation of at least one of the plurality of electrodes gives an operational result. The multiple mode fishing lure further includes at least one hook coupled to the main body. 1. A multiple mode fishing lure , comprising: [ [ a speaker to broadcast bait fish sounds generated from said digital sound file data;', 'a wireless transceiver configured to receive said digital sound file data from said user-controlled external device;', 'a plurality of electrodes, wherein each of the electrodes of said plurality of electrodes is actuated via an actuation means, and wherein actuation of at least one electrode of said plurality of electrodes gives an operational result; and, 'a controller having a memory configured to replaceably store digital sound file data, wherein said digital sound file data is transmitted from a user-controlled external device, said controller being operationally coupled to, 'a power source for providing power to said electronic circuit; and, 'said waterproof inner capsule containing an electronic circuit comprising, 'at least one hook coupled to said main body portion., 'a main body portion having a waterproof inner capsule;'}2. The multiple mode fishing lure of claim 1 , wherein said operational result is changing a power state of said multiple mode fishing lure.3. The multiple mode fishing lure of claim 2 , wherein said operational result is obtained by actuation of all of said plurality of electrodes.4. The ...

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Номер записи: 81

19-03-2020 дата публикации

SMART CABINET

Номер: US20200088565A1

Автор: Farraro Eric J., Higgins Krystal Rose, Tapley John

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An apparatus is provided including a processor, a memory, and a door. A scale is configured to, when the door is opened, measure the weight of an item placed in the apparatus. A scanner is then configured to, when the door is opened, scan an item placed in the apparatus. The processor is then configured to track the weight of the item when the item is placed in the apparatus and to automatically reorder more of the item in response to a determination that the weight of the item has fallen below a predefined threshold. 1a processor;a memory;a door;a scale configured to, when the door is opened, measure a weight of an item placed in the apparatus;a scanner configured to, when the door is opened, scan the item placed in the apparatus;the processor configured to track the weight of the item when the item is placed in the apparatus and to automatically reorder more of the item in response to a determination that the weight of the item has fallen below a predefined threshold.. An apparatus comprising: This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/479,012, filed Apr. 4, 2017, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/800,368, filed on Mar. 13, 2013, which also claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/763,811, filed Feb. 12, 2013, the benefit of priority of each of which is claimed hereby, and each of which are incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.This application relates generally to hybrid electronic/non-electronic components. More specifically, the application relates to a smart cabinet.Every household contains at least one cabinet, whether it be a storage cabinet, pantry cabinet, kitchen cabinet, garage cabinet, medicine cabinet, or other type of cabinet. The goal of most of these cabinets is simply to store items. Users have varying degrees of reliability when it comes to tracking the items placed in these cabinets (to remember, for example, which item is in which cabinet, and the ...

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Номер записи: 82

07-04-2016 дата публикации

Electronic Condition Detection System and Method for Railcars

Номер: US20160096536A1

Автор: Robert S. Toms

Принадлежит: Union Tank Car Co

A railcar has an on-board system for weighing a load of the railcar. A center plate load cell is attached to the bottom of the railcar body and supports the first end of the railcar body on a truck assembly via the center bowl of the truck assembly. A pair of side bearing load cells are mounted to the bottom of the railcar body so as to flank the center plate load cell. A pair of side bearings are positioned on the top surface of the truck assembly bolster in alignment with the pair of side bearing load cells. Circuitry sums signals from the center plate load cell and the pair of side bearing load cells to provide a summed output corresponding to a weight of the railcar load. The summed output is conditioned and transmitted via a satellite and/or cable system to a remote receiving station.

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Номер записи: 83

09-04-2015 дата публикации

Automatic vehicle monitoring system and navigation monitoring system

Номер: US20150100273A1

Автор: Fatemeh Jamali, Mehran Safdar, Mojtaba Jamali, Muhammad Mehdi Shiran

Принадлежит: Individual

The various embodiments herein provide an automatic vehicle load monitoring system and navigation monitoring system. The system comprises a weight sensing device attached to a base of a vehicle, and wherein the weight sensing device is a load cell, a compression spring attached to the weight sensing device and to a suspension spring of the vehicle, a voltage conversion unit attached to the weight sensing device to convert an output resistance of the load cell into a voltage, an automatic vehicle location (AVL) system connected to the voltage conversion unit to receive the output voltage from the voltage conversion unit and a central server connected to the AVL to receive a vehicle location data and a voltage data for computing a vehicle load at an instant. The vehicle location data and the vehicle load at any instant is communicated simultaneously to a driver of the vehicle.

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Номер записи: 84

03-07-2014 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC SCALE

Номер: US20140182953A1

Автор: DEE Alexander Tan, PIPES Toni Marie Albano, XI Zhichen

Принадлежит: FUJIKURA COMPOSITE AMERICA, INC.

A scale for measuring one or more golf club objects that may include a processor and a memory. The scale may also include first and second sensors in communication with the processor that are configured to generate respectively a first signal corresponding to a first load and a second signal corresponding to a second load, each load imparted from an object being measured. The scale may also include a set of computer instructions stored in the memory, wherein during operation the processor executes the instructions to calculate, based on the first and second signals, readings corresponding to a total weight, a center of gravity location, and a swing weight of the object being measured, the readings being output to a screen for substantially simultaneous display. 1. A scale for measuring one or more golf club objects , comprising:a processor;a first sensor in communication with the processor, the first sensor configured to generate a first signal corresponding to a first load imparted from an object being measured;a second sensor in communication with the processor, the second sensor configured to generate a second signal corresponding to a second load imparted from the object being measured;a memory in communication with the processor; anda set of computer instructions stored in the memory, wherein during operation the processor executes the instructions to calculate, based on the first and second signals, readings corresponding to a total weight, a center of gravity location, and a swing weight of the object being measured, the readings being output to a screen for substantially simultaneous display.2. The scale of claim 1 , wherein the object being measured includes a golf club shaft positioned on the scale for measurement.3. The scale of claim 1 , wherein the first sensor measures the first load corresponding to a first force imparted by the object being measured and the second sensor measures the second load corresponding to a second force imparted by the object ...

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Номер записи: 85

13-04-2017 дата публикации

Package weighing and labeling system and apparatus

Номер: US20170102262A1

Автор: Billy R. Jones, Danny C. Jones, Darrin W. Beardslee, Johnny V. Jones, Keaton G. Dennis

Принадлежит: Individual

A weighing and labeling system has a scale, label printer, and at least one controller. The controller stores information about incoming food packages and drives the printer to produce labels based on the stored information and the weight of the food packages. The labels are transferred to the food packages.

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Номер записи: 86

08-04-2021 дата публикации

WEIGHT MEASURING APPARATUS FOR VEHICLES

Номер: US20210102834A1

Автор: Kim Dong Jin, Kim Tae In

Принадлежит:

A weight measuring apparatus for vehicles includes a measuring plate on which an object to be measured is placed; a plurality of entry members installed on the measuring plate; and a load cell having one side fixed to the entry member and the other side fixed to the measuring plate, wherein the entry members are installed apart from each other at the edge of the measuring plate. A weight measuring apparatus for vehicles with which a vehicle is easy to enter thereby measuring the weight of the vehicle conveniently, of which structure is simple and light thereby improving the usability and handling thereof, of which cost for manufacturing can be reduced, of which supporting structure is stable and reinforced with structural strength thereby improving durability and safety, and that can measure load weight accurately. 1. A weight measuring apparatus for vehicles , comprising:a measuring plate on which an object to be measured is placed;a plurality of entry members installed on the measuring plate; anda load cell having one side fixed to the entry member and the other side fixed to the measuring plate,wherein the entry members are installed apart from each other at the edge of the measuring plate,wherein the entry member includes an entry part having a slope for entry of the object to be measured, a supporting part extended from the entry part and located on the lower part of the measuring plate, and formed with a bottom fixing hole, and a load cell accommodation part formed concavely on an upper part of the supporting part so that one side of the load cell is accommodated, andwherein the load cell accommodation part includes a load cell seating place formed in the area where the bottom fixing hole is formed so that one side of the load cell can be seated, and an operating groove part contacted with the load cell seating place and formed concavely so as to form a displacement gap for deformation of the load cell.2. (canceled)3. The weight measuring apparatus for ...

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Номер записи: 87

04-04-2019 дата публикации

WIRELESS SCALE AND RELEASE SYSTEM FOR SECURED CONTENT

Номер: US20190101435A1

Автор: Eide Johan, Miranda Kye

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The present disclosure pertains to a wireless scale, interface and release system for recreational and commercial weighing of items of any kind in a uniform and secure manner, furthermore designed for use on any form of bodies of water, tributaries, ocean, vehicle or land. The present disclosure comprises, scale inside of a waterproof housing, and a user interface to prompt the user through the weighing and release of the item or animal. 1. An object weighing and release system comprising:a) a scale configured to measure a weight of the object;b) a release mechanism;c) an input device configured to receive an input;d) a camera configured to capture an image of the object, a surrounding of the object, or both;e) a display;f) a mobile communication device;g) a mobile processor in functional communication with the scale, the release mechanism, the input device, the camera, the display, and the mobile communication device.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the scale comprises a strain gauge claim 1 , a load cell claim 1 , a transducer claim 1 , a spring claim 1 , or any combination thereof.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the release mechanism comprises:a) a first clamp arm; andb) a second clamp arm attached to the first clamp arm and comprising a clamping mechanism configured to engage and disengage with the first clamp arm to weigh and release the object.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the clamping mechanism comprises a motor claim 3 , a solenoid claim 3 , a magnet claim 3 , a gear claim 3 , a pulley claim 3 , or any combination thereof.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the input device comprises a touchscreen claim 1 , a button claim 1 , a camera claim 1 , a microphone claim 1 , an input port claim 1 , or any combination thereof.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the mobile processor in functional communication with the camera is configured to adjust a camera setting.7. The system of claim 6 , wherein the camera setting comprises a number of pixels claim 6 , an ...

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Номер записи: 88

19-04-2018 дата публикации

PATIENT SUPPORT WITH IMPROVED CONTROL

Номер: US20180104122A9

Автор: Blanchard Frederick William, Désaulniers Annie, Elliott Derick, Moreno David Mayen, Plante Martin, Rohrer Chad, Thompson Jeffrey Joseph, Wan Fong David Kim Soui, Wrobleski Dennis John

Принадлежит: STRYKER CORPORATION

A patient support includes a frame, a patient support surface supported at the frame, a display incorporated into the frame, and a user interface incorporated into the frame. The patient support frame includes a controller incorporated into the frame, which has a plurality of prompts stored therein. The user interface is in communication with the controller and may be used to select a selected prompt from the plurality of prompts stored in the controller. When a prompt is selected, the controller generates a display image or text associated with the selected prompt at the display in response to a passage of time or an input to provide a visual prompt to the user. 1. A patient support comprising:a plurality of components forming said patient support;a device associated with said patient support for sensing or controlling a parameter of at least one of said components;a patient support-based controller in communication with said device, said patient support-based controller mounted at said patient support;a display mounted at said patient support, said controller in communication with said display; anda user interface in communication with said controller, said user interface operable to select said parameter of said at least one component for display at said display and to adjust said parameter, and when selected said controller monitoring said device and generating a dynamic icon, said icon comprising a graphical representation of said at least one component at said display associated with said parameter, and said dynamic icon operable to change in response to a user adjusting said parameter to provide the user visual feedback of the change to the parameter.2. The patient support according to claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of sensors associated with said patient support for sensing a plurality of conditions of said patient support claim 1 , and said user interface being operable to select one of said conditions claim 1 , and when a selected condition is ...

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Номер записи: 89

19-04-2018 дата публикации

DIGITAL DISPENSING SYSTEM FOR FLOWABLE COMPOSITIONS

Номер: US20180104712A1

Автор: AMIRI Maryam, Perez Ramiro M.

Принадлежит:

Example embodiments relate to a power-driven, digitally metered dispenser where cylindrical piston driven jar dispensers of varying diameters are used for transferring repeatable and specific amounts of flowable composition into smaller containers, like HRTicker® dispensers, applicators, pumps, syringes, and jars. Dosing is accomplished by dialing the desired dosage and the pressing of a push-button to dispense. The various example embodiments consist of a motor powered threaded plunger that travels in the vertical axis in accordance with a predetermined and programmed linear displacement. The end user dials the desired dispensation into the computers program via a main control dial. 1. A digital dispensing system for transferring specific volumetric quantities of flowable compositions , the system comprising:a base;a central processing unit (CPU) operating as a control mechanism housed in the base;parallel tower poles stemming from the base;a static bulkhead coupled to the parallel tower poles;an electric motor coupled to the static bulkhead; anda dynamic bulkhead captured between the base and the static bulkhead, the dynamic bulkhead being stabilized by the parallel tower poles.2. The system of wherein the base includes a scale.3. The system of wherein the base further comprising:a preferred scale with a lower load cell and corresponding spring gauge;a programmable rotatable main control dial for priming, measuring, and dispensing a desired dosage;a programmable push jog-button and dispense-button for priming, and dispensing a desired dosage;a display device for displaying information and for facilitating changes in program settings;an on/off switch;a main circuit board with a microprocessor, USB, load-cell, and Wi-Fi chipsets for analyzing and executing different processes, for facilitating connectivity to other devices, and for wireless data transmission; andan external AC power adapter for transforming standard household AC electricity to a lower DC voltage.4. ...

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Номер записи: 90

21-04-2016 дата публикации

INTERACTIVE BODY WEIGHT SCALE SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20160109282A1

Автор: Sharma Anshuman

Принадлежит: BBY SOLUTIONS, INC.

A method of using an interactive body weight scale is presented. The body weight scale may have computing and data communication ability to track a user's weight by connecting to a number of different electronic devices. The body weight scale is capable of recording an audio message, converting the audio message to message text, and transmitting the message to a remote social network. The scale may also receive message responses from the remote network and play the messages back based on whether a particular message is a positive message. A scale use indicator provides a reminder for a user to use the body weight scale. 1. A method for operating a body weight scale , the method comprising:a) providing a database of a plurality of food images of foods eaten by an individual, the database residing on a physical, non-transient scale memory accessible by a computer processor in the weight scale;b) assigning a first tag to a first image in the database, the first image representing a first food eaten by the individual;c) defining a goal weight value for the individual;d) storing the goal weight value on the scale memory;e) measuring a first body weight value for the individual at a first time using a weight sensor on the body weight scale;f) storing the first weight value in the scale memory;g) measuring a second body weight value for the individual at a second time;h) comparing the first weight value to the second weight value; andi) if the second weight value is between the first weight value and the goal weight value, displaying the first image.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:j) assigning a second tag to a second food image in the database, the second image representing a second food eaten by the individual; andk) if the second weight value is not between the first weight value and the goal weight value, displaying the second food image.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the first and second foods are foods eaten by the individual between the first and ...

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Номер записи: 91

20-04-2017 дата публикации

Animal Cage

Номер: US20170105385A1

Автор: Betts-lacroix Jonathan, Harada Kevin

Принадлежит: Vium, Inc

An animal cage is described suitable for automated use in a vivarium. The cage comprises a study animal; bedding; pathogens; a wireless, a sterilizable scale comprising a sterile case comprising a flexible, penetrated membrane; and a penetrating fastener penetrating the membrane. The comprises four internal volume areas with respect to pathogen content: (1) volume between the membrane and a weighing platform, free of bedding; (2) a sterile volume inside the scale case below the membrane; (3) a vertical channel fluidly connecting the inside of the cage with the first volume; and (4) the inside of the cage outside of the above three volumes. These four volumes are sterilely isolated from air outside the cage. Electronics in the scale communicate wirelessly, through the cage, to cage-associated electronics outside the cage, using narrow beam communications free of device-ID specific protocol. The scale may be disassembled, sterilized in a fluid, re-assembled, and re-used in a different cage. 1. An animal cage comprising:a cage interior; mutually exclusive of a cage exterior;a study animal in the cage interior;bedding in the cage interior;pathogens in the cage interior; a case comprising a case interior comprising interior electronics comprising a weight sensor;', 'a horizontal weighing platform;', 'a wireless communication port;', 'a flexible membrane comprising a perimeter fixed zone, a central penetration zone, and a compliance zone; wherein the compliance zone isolates the fixed zone from the penetration zone;', 'wherein the flexible membrane perimeter fixed zone is attached to a respective perimeter portion of the case, defining a lower surface of the flexible membrane facing the interior of the case, and an opposing upper surface of the flexible membrane; wherein the attachment comprises a sterile seal;', 'a penetrating fastener, wherein the penetrating fastener penetrates the penetration zone of the flexible membrane, wherein the penetration is sterile sealed; ...

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Номер записи: 92

10-07-2014 дата публикации

Force-measuring module for a force-measuring device using a plurality of such modules

Номер: US20140190754A1

Автор: Aaron Skidmore, Cyrill Bucher, Douglas Bliss, Markus Uster

Принадлежит: Mettler Toledo AG

A multiple force-measuring device, especially a multiple weighing device has at least two force-measuring modules. Each force-measuring module includes a force-measuring cell and a power delivery means. The power delivery means of at least one of the force-measuring modules in this arrangement is connected, directly or through a junction element, to a control cable that is connected to a power supply unit. The force-measuring modules are connected directly to each other through a module-connection cable that transfers electrical power therebetween.

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Номер записи: 93

02-04-2020 дата публикации

MEDICATION DISPENSING DEVICE AND METHODS

Номер: US20200103270A1

Автор: ERTEL Jason R., MICHAEL DANIEL LEE, NOWAK VIKKI, PILKINGTON MARK ALLEN, STORMER BENJAMIN ELI

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A medication dispensing device may include a plurality of trays, each tray optionally including a load cell configured to measure a mass/weight of a medication contained in the respective tray. Each tray is placeable in a medication accessible position and a medication inaccessible position. The medication dispensing device includes a user interface configured to provide instructions and/or other information with regard to access for each medication. A processor provides instructions to selectively place each tray in the medication accessible position, and to determine, based on any change in the mass of the medication placed in the medication accessible position, whether the appropriate amount of the medication is removed from the tray. 1. A medication dispensing device , comprising:a plurality of trays, each tray including a load cell to measure a mass of a medication contained in each tray, each tray being placeable in a medication accessible position and a medication inaccessible position;a user interface that provides instructions to access each medication; and selectively place each tray in the medication accessible position; and', 'determine, based on any change in the mass of the medication in the tray, whether any amount of the medication is removed from the tray., 'a processor that provides instructions to2. The medication dispensing device of claim 1 , wherein each tray is configurable to receive a medication container including an indicia claim 1 , the medication dispensing device including a scanner configured to read the indicia.3. The medication dispensing device of claim 2 , wherein the indicia indicates a mass per unit of the medication claim 2 , and the processor determines a number of units of medication removed from the tray.4. The medication dispensing device of claim 2 , wherein the indicia indicates an initial mass of the medication claim 2 , and the processor verifies that the medication container includes the initial mass of the medication.5 ...

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Номер записи: 94

02-04-2020 дата публикации

SMART TABLE SENSOR ENVIRONMENT

Номер: US20200103271A1

Автор: Abou Mahmoud Alaa, Huq Mahjabeen, Kumaresan Vignesh, Pervin Shaila

Принадлежит:

A computer-implemented method for operating a set of electronic sensors. The method includes detecting, by one or more sensors embedded in a table, that a tray associated with a user is placed on the table. The method further includes detecting, by the one or more sensors embedded in the table, a first weight of contents on the tray at a first time, and detecting, by the one or more sensors embedded in the table, a second weight of the contents on the tray at a second time. The method further includes determining a final weight of the contents on the tray when the tray is no longer associated with the user. 1. A computer-implemented method for operating a set of electronic sensors , comprising:detecting, by one or more sensors embedded in a table, that a tray associated with a user is placed on the table;detecting, by the one or more sensors embedded in the table, a first weight of contents on the tray at a first time;detecting, by the one or more sensors embedded in the table, a second weight of the contents on the tray at a second time; anddetermining a final weight of the contents on the tray when the tray is no longer associated with the user.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the tray comprises a near-field communication (NFC) chip that communicates with a device of the user to form an association between the tray and the user.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the table comprises a near-field communication (NFC) chip that communicates with a device of the user to form an association between the table and the user.4. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising:detecting that the user has left the table for a threshold amount of time; anddisassociating the user with the table and the tray.5. The computer-implemented method of claim 4 , further comprising:determining a final weight of the contents on the tray; andcommunicating the first weight, the second weight, and the final weight of the contents on ...

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Номер записи: 95

09-06-2022 дата публикации

Medical Mattress Failure Detection Device

Номер: US20220175599A1

Автор: Gorodetsky David, Morgan Justin T.

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A system for signaling an overload of a foam mattress, including a foam mattress having a plurality of conductive inserts located near a bottom surface and a contact pad positioned below the bottom surface of the mattress. The system may generate an overload alarm signal as a function of receiving one or more signal outputs from the sensor over a period of time. The system may also generate an overload alarm signal as a function of receiving a plurality of individual signal outputs from a plurality of one or more conductive inserts located within a predetermined area of the sensor. 1. A mattress overload detection system comprising:a mattress body having a top supporting surface sized and adapted to receive and support a supine individual when the surface is upwardly facing, and an opposing bottom surface, the mattress body comprising one or more polymer foam layers;a sensor disposed at the bottom surface of the mattress body comprising an array of conductive inserts recessed in the mattress body inwardly of the bottom surface and a contact pad disposed at the bottom surface of the mattress body, each conductive insert defining an electrical switch, wherein the sensor is configured to generate a signal output when the one or more polymer foam layers has exceeded a compression threshold defined by one or more of the conductive inserts traveling into electrical communication with the contact pad to activate the corresponding switch.2. The mattress system of wherein the sensor further comprises a processor configured to receive the signal output indicative of activation of the switches to generate a mattress overload alarm signal therefrom.3. The mattress system of wherein the processor generates the mattress overload alarm signal only if a predetermined number of switches is activated.4. The mattress system of where in the processor generates the mattress overload alarm signal only if the predetermined number of switches is activated for a predetermined time.5. The ...

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Номер записи: 96

29-04-2021 дата публикации

TRANSACTION TERMINAL WITH VERTICAL WEIGH SCALE AND METHODS OF OPERATION

Номер: US20210125467A1

Автор: Yepez Rafael

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A transaction terminal includes a vertically integrated bagging weigh scale and a vertically integrated scanner. The scale includes two posts that extend horizontally out from the terminal and upon which a bag hangs. Items placed in the bag cause displacement of the posts and/or pressure detected on the posts resulting in a recorded weight by a weight sensor of the scale. A current recorded weight of the bag is reported from the scale to the terminal during a transaction as each item is placed into the bag. The terminal uses the item weights to record prices for those items sold by weight and to verify that items scanned by the scanner and placed in the bag have expected weights for those items. 1. A transaction terminal , comprising:a vertically integrated weigh scale;wherein the vertically integrated weigh scale comprises two horizontally extending posts configured to hold a bag on a first end and attached to a weight sensor on a second end, and wherein as items are identified during a transaction at the transaction terminal and placed in the bag, the vertically integrated scale is configured to report a current weight for the bag having the items to a transaction manager of the transaction terminal for item pricing when needed and item-weight security processing during the transaction.2. The transaction terminal of further comprising a vertically integrated scanner have a vertically integrated window situated above a top of the two horizontally extending posts claim 1 , the vertically integrated scanner configured to capture and report item identifiers from those items having item barcodes as the item barcodes pass in front of the vertically integrated window.3. The transaction terminal of further comprising a bagging assembly integrated behind a rear portion of the two horizontally extending posts.4. The transaction terminal of claim 3 , wherein the bagging assembly includes two hooks configured to allow the bag from a collection of bags to be moved from the ...

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Номер записи: 97

28-04-2016 дата публикации

Interactive body weight scale system and method

Номер: US20160116326A1

Автор: Anshuman Sharma

Принадлежит: BBY Solutions Inc

A method for using an interactive body weight scale is presented. The body weight scale may have computing and data communication ability to track a user's weight by connecting to a number of different electronic devices. The body weight scale is capable of recording an audio message, converting the audio message to message text, and transmitting the message to a remote social network. The scale may also receive message responses from the remote network and play the messages back based on whether a particular message is a positive message. A scale use indicator provides a reminder for a user to use the body weight scale.

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Номер записи: 98

09-04-2020 дата публикации

MEASURING AND CONVERTING FOOD WASTE

Номер: US20200108428A1

Автор: Cummings Claire Elizabeth, Ganzler Maisie Lucia, Holtgreve Shaun Christopher, Kardon David Goodfriend, Kraft Margaret Mary

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A system for measuring and converting food waste is provided. The system includes multiple food waste monitoring devices and a food waste analysis device. These food waste monitoring devices are deployed at different geographical locations. Each of the food waste monitoring devices is configured for obtaining food waste data that includes a reason for waste, a destination of the food waste, and a category of food waste. The food waste data further includes an estimation of the weight of food waste generated by converting the volume of the food waste based on the nature of the food waste. The food waste data is transmitted to the food waste analysis device, which is configured to perform various analysis on the collected food waste data. 1. A method for measuring food waste , comprising:generating and presenting a first user interface displaying an image for each of a set of container types;receiving a selection of a container type from the set of container types by receiving a selection from the first user interface;generating and presenting a second user interface displaying the image for the selected container type;receiving an indication of a fullness of a container in the selected container type by receiving an input from the second user interface;modifying the image for the selected container type displayed in the second user interface based on the fullness of the container, wherein the modified image is displayed in the second user interface to show the fullness of the container;receiving data indicating nature of food waste and a count of containers of the selected container type that were used to collect the food waste;converting a volume of the food waste to a weight of the food waste based on a conversion factor selected based on the nature of the food waste, wherein the volume of the food waste is determined based on the selected container type, the fullness of the container, and the count of containers; andtransmitting food waste data to a remote ...

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Номер записи: 99

05-05-2016 дата публикации

Laboratory stand with set-up feet for scales

Номер: US20160123795A1

Автор: Andreas Zeller, Erhard Eble

Принадлежит: IKA Werke GmbH and Co KG

A laboratory stand comprises a holding rod for receiving instruments or measuring devices for treating or examining media or substances or mixtures which may be contained or filled into a vessel arranged next to the holding rod in the usage position, into which vessel appropriate instruments or measuring instruments can engage from above. In order to be able to perform the metering of the substances in the vessel prior to, or during, the processing in a simple manner and/or in order to be able to quickly and reliably identify weight changes, support projections are moveably mounted and provided with, or connected or provided with an operative connection to, a weighing apparatus such that the displacement of the set-up feet, which is increased in the case of increasing weight or reduced in the case of decreasing weight, can be determined as weight change.

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Номер записи: 100