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.

A remote monitoring device is provided for monitoring a movable carrier when placed substantially stationary at a delivery location. The movable carrier is adapted for holding a plurality of physical items. The device comprises a wireless communication module, a motion sensor for transducing, into a signal, motion and/or vibrations of the movable carrier caused by exogenous factors in the external environment of the movable carrier, and a processor for determining a characteristic of a signal, and for transmitting the characteristic to a receiver. The signal characteristic includes an estimate of the number or mass of the physical items held by the movable carrier, and/or the signal characteristic provides sufficient information to the receiver such that the receiver can estimate the number or mass of physical items held by the movable carrier. Concepts of the remote monitoring device can be extended to a movable carrier, a system and a method.

A remote monitoring device is provided for monitoring a movable carrier when placed substantially stationary at a delivery location. The movable carrier is adapted for holding a plurality of physical items. The device comprises a wireless communication module, a motion sensor for transducing, into a signal, motion and/or vibrations of the movable carrier caused by exogenous factors in the external environment of the movable carrier, and a processor for determining a characteristic of a signal, and for transmitting the characteristic to a receiver. The signal characteristic includes an estimate of the number or mass of the physical items held by the movable carrier, and/or the signal characteristic provides sufficient information to the receiver such that the receiver can estimate the number or mass of physical items held by the movable carrier. Concepts of the remote monitoring device can be extended to a movable carrier, a system and a method.

The invention relates to a device for storing at least one bulk material (35), said device comprising: a container (30) in which said bulk material, selected from the group composed of liquids and powdered materials, can be introduced, said container having a lower face (31) suitable to be able to be subjected to the weight of said bulk material introduced into said container, a force measuring device comprising at least one force sensor (1) arranged beneath the base (31) of said container (30) and in contact with said base (31), each force sensor and the base of the container being arranged such that said force measuring device is only partially subjected to the weight of said bulk material introduced into said container.

The invention relates to a device for storing at least one bulk material (35), said device comprising: a container (30) in which said bulk material, selected from the group composed of liquids and powdered materials, can be introduced, said container having a lower face (31) suitable to be able to be subjected to the weight of said bulk material introduced into said container, a force measuring device comprising at least one force sensor (1) arranged beneath the base (31) of said container (30) and in contact with said base (31), each force sensor and the base of the container being arranged such that said force measuring device is only partially subjected to the weight of said bulk material introduced into said container.

A non-transitory computer-readable medium includes instructions that when executed by a processor cause the processor to perform a method for providing visual navigation assistance in retail stores, which may include receiving a first indoor location of a user within a retail store; receiving a target destination; and providing first navigation data to the user through a first visual interface. The method may also include, after providing the first navigation data, receiving a second indoor location of the user within the retail store; determining that the second indoor location is within a selected area around the target destination, with the selected area not including the first indoor location; and, in response to the determination that the second indoor location is within the selected area around the target destination, providing second navigation data to the user through a second visual interface, where the second visual interface differs from the first visual interface.

A scale that is generally configured to let an individual know if they are losing weight, gaining weight or remaining the same weight on a daily basis without displaying the individual's weight. The scale can compare multiple weight values including a baseline weight, subsequent weighs and the present weight of an individual and display by graphics, text, sound or the like if the individual is losing weight, gaining weight or remaining the same weight.

A scale that is generally configured to let an individual know if they are losing weight, gaining weight or remaining the same weight on a daily basis without displaying the individual's weight. The scale can compare multiple weight values including a baseline weight, subsequent weighs and the present weight of an individual and display by graphics, text, sound or the like if the individual is losing weight, gaining weight or remaining the same weight.

A system of improved weighing utilizes accelerometers to compensate for measurement dynamics and non-level sensor orientation. Fill level of remote combines can be estimated by utilizing their historical harvesting performance and elapsed time or area harvested. Failure and degradation of weight sensors is detected by testing sensor half bridges. Loading and unloading weights can be tied to specific vehicles by utilizing RF beacons. Display location diversity is enhanced utilizing a mirror located as necessary while reversing the displayed image.

A system of improved weighing utilizes accelerometers to compensate for measurement dynamics and non-level sensor orientation. Fill level of remote combines can be estimated by utilizing their historical harvesting performance and elapsed time or area harvested. Failure and degradation of weight sensors is detected by testing sensor half bridges. Loading and unloading weights can be tied to specific vehicles by utilizing RF beacons. Display location diversity is enhanced utilizing a mirror located as necessary while reversing the displayed image.