Using image data to calculate an object's weight
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1. An apparatus for calculating weight, the apparatus comprising:
- an image capture device configured to capture one or more images comprising a view of a platform configured to support an object to be weighed, the platform having known pliability characteristics; and
a processing device configured to;
receive the one or more images comprising the view of the platform, the one or more images captured while the platform bears the weight of the object;
ascertain an extent of deformation of at least one point on a surface of the platform based at least in part on the one or more images, the deformation resulting from the platform bearing the weight of the object; and
calculate the weight of the object based at least in part on the known pliability characteristics of the platform and the extent of deformation of the at least one point on the surface of the platform;
ascertain a volume of the object based at least in part on the one or more images and calculate a dimensional weight of the object; and
provide an indication to a user if the weight of the object as calculated exceeds a threshold and/or a range corresponding to the dimensional weight of the object as calculated.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for calculating the weight of an object are provided. In one implementation, an apparatus for calculating weight comprises an image capture device and a processing device. The image capture device is configured to capture a plurality of images of a platform configured to support an object to be weighed, wherein the platform includes known pliability characteristics. The processing device is configured to calculate the weight of the object based on the plurality of images.
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1. An apparatus for calculating weight, the apparatus comprising:
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an image capture device configured to capture one or more images comprising a view of a platform configured to support an object to be weighed, the platform having known pliability characteristics; and a processing device configured to; receive the one or more images comprising the view of the platform, the one or more images captured while the platform bears the weight of the object; ascertain an extent of deformation of at least one point on a surface of the platform based at least in part on the one or more images, the deformation resulting from the platform bearing the weight of the object; and calculate the weight of the object based at least in part on the known pliability characteristics of the platform and the extent of deformation of the at least one point on the surface of the platform; ascertain a volume of the object based at least in part on the one or more images and calculate a dimensional weight of the object; and provide an indication to a user if the weight of the object as calculated exceeds a threshold and/or a range corresponding to the dimensional weight of the object as calculated. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 21)
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9. A method for calculating the weight of an object, the method comprising the steps of:
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receiving a first image comprising a view of a platform, the platform comprising a pliable material and a surface on which an object to be weighed can be placed; receiving a second image comprising a view of the platform, the second image captured while the platform bears the weight of the object; ascertaining an extent of deformation of at least one point on the platform based at least in part on a comparison of the second image to the first image, the deformation resulting from the platform bearing the weight of the object and calculating the weight of the object based at least in part on a relationship between the extent of deformation and the weight of the object; ascertaining a volume of the object based at least in part on the first image and/or the second image and calculating a dimensional weight of the object; and providing an indication as to whether or not the weight of the object as calculated exceeds a threshold and/or a range corresponding to the dimensional weight of the object as calculated. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24)
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18. A method for calculating the weight of an object, the method comprising the steps of:
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receiving a plurality of images comprising a view of vibration occurring in at least a portion of a platform, the platform comprising a pliable material configured to vibrate when the platform receives an object; ascertaining one or more vibration parameters of at least one point of the platform based at least in part on the plurality of images, the vibration parameters associated with the vibration occurring when the platform receives the object; calculating the weight of the object based at least in part on a relationship between the one or more vibration parameters and the weight of the object, the relationship having been ascertained using one or more reference objects having a known weight; ascertaining a volume of the object based at least in part on the one or more images and calculating a dimensional weight of the object; and providing an indication if the weight of the object as calculated exceeds a threshold and/or a range corresponding to the dimensional weight of the object as calculated. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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