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.

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.

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.

A weighing device includes: a weighing scale that measures a weight of a good; a communication interface that outputs goods purchase information including a purchase weight value based on a measured value by the weighing scale; and a central processing unit (CPU). In response to the CPU detecting that the measured value by the weighing scale has increased from zero to a positive value and then decreased from the positive value to zero, the communication interface outputs, as the purchase weight value, goods purchase information including the positive value.

A weighing device includes: a weighing scale that measures a weight of a good; a communication interface that outputs goods purchase information including a purchase weight value based on a measured value by the weighing scale; and a central processing unit (CPU). In response to the CPU detecting that the measured value by the weighing scale has increased from zero to a positive value and then decreased from the positive value to zero, the communication interface outputs, as the purchase weight value, goods purchase information including the positive value.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The disclosure relates to a data reading system and related methods of operation designed for efficiently calibrating a scale associated with the data reading system. Prior to powering the scale, the data reading system initially determines whether an item is present on the scale via images obtained by one or more data readers of the data reading system. Upon confirmation that the scale is clear of any items that may impact an initial zero weight, the data reading system powers on the scale to complete the initialization process and configure the data reading system for operation.