Interactive scale with proximity detector
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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 sensor detects motion within a predetermined distance from the weight scale; and
a visual indicator coupled to the microcontroller, wherein the microcontroller is programmed to cause the visual indicator to provide visual notices to the user that guides the user to where to stand on the weight scale by activating when the proximity sensor detects motion, and the visual indicator is selected from illuminated footprints or a lighted ring at an outer periphery of the weight scale.
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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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21 Claims
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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 sensor detects motion within a predetermined distance from the weight scale; and a visual indicator coupled to the microcontroller, wherein the microcontroller is programmed to cause the visual indicator to provide visual notices to the user that guides the user to where to stand on the weight scale by activating when the proximity sensor detects motion, and the visual indicator is selected from illuminated footprints or a lighted ring at an outer periphery of the weight scale. - 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 with a proximity sensor; and guiding the user to where to stand on the weight scale by 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, 21)
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