INTERACTIVE SCALE
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1. A weight scale comprising:
- a microcontroller;
a display coupled to the microcontroller, wherein the display provides visual information to a user;
a power source for providing power to components of the weight scale;
at least one load cell coupled to the microcontroller, wherein the at least one load cell measures weight of the user;
a proximity sensor coupled to the microcontroller, wherein the proximity detector detects motion within a predetermined distance from the weight scale; and
a visual indicator coupled to the microcontroller, wherein the visual indicator provides visual notices to the user.
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Abstract
An interactive scale may provide a display, load cells, proximity sensor, light sensor, microcontroller, wireless transceiver, audio indicator(s) and/or visual indicator(s). The interactive scale may provide a variety of features, including proximity detection, detection of lighting conditions, wireless data communication, data tracking, and visual/audio indicator(s) that aid in utilizing the scale.
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1. A weight scale comprising:
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a microcontroller; a display coupled to the microcontroller, wherein the display provides visual information to a user; a power source for providing power to components of the weight scale; at least one load cell coupled to the microcontroller, wherein the at least one load cell measures weight of the user; a proximity sensor coupled to the microcontroller, wherein the proximity detector detects motion within a predetermined distance from the weight scale; and a visual indicator coupled to the microcontroller, wherein the visual indicator provides visual notices to the user. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method for providing an interactive weight scale, the method comprising:
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providing a weight scale, the weight scale comprising a microcontroller; a display coupled to the microcontroller, wherein the display provides visual information to a user; a power source for providing power to components of the weight scale; and at least one load cell coupled to the microcontroller, wherein the at least one load cell measures weight of the user; monitoring motion within a predetermined distance from the weight scale; and activating a visual indicator when the proximity sensor detects motion within the predetermined distance from the weight scale. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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