A method for determining the weight of an entity/item to be weighed on a weighing device (1), the weighing device comprising at least a weight sensor and a control unit (4),

the method comprising the following steps:
/a/ collecting weight raw samples (WSi) of the total weight sensed at the weight sensor(s), at a sampling frequency (F0), and converting each of the weight raw samples (WSi) into digitalized weight raw samples (DSi),
/b/ entering sequentially each of the digitalized weight raw samples (DSi) into a Butterworth filter, the latter issuing filtered weight samples (FSi),
/c/ defining a rolling window (RW) containing a parametrized number NS of latest filtered weight samples (FSi),
/d1/ determining, in the rolling window, the minimum (MIN) and maximum (MAX) values of filtered weight samples,
/d2/ comparing the value of MAX−MIN with regard to a parametrized Threshold (T),
/e/ if MAX−MIN is greater than Threshold (T), repeat steps/a/ to /d2/, and as soon as MAX−MIN is less than Threshold (T), output a final weight value (DV), obtained from one or more of the most recent filtered weight samples.

An electronic scale includes a weight sensor, a control unit connected to the weight sensor and a detection circuit connected to the control unit and to the weight sensor, the detection circuit being distinct from the control unit. The detection circuit is configured to periodically control a voltage supply to the weight sensor, to detect an increase in weight above a predetermined threshold and to send a weight measurement initiation command to the control unit. The control unit is then configured to wake up from a standby state and implement a weight measurement by issuing a command to supply voltage to the weight sensor and by performing a processing of the voltage across the weight sensor.

An electronic scale includes a weight sensor, a control unit connected to the weight sensor and a detection circuit connected to the control unit and to the weight sensor, the detection circuit being distinct from the control unit. The detection circuit is configured to periodically control a voltage supply to the weight sensor, to detect an increase in weight above a predetermined threshold and to send a weight measurement initiation command to the control unit. The control unit is then configured to wake up from a standby state and implement a weight measurement by issuing a command to supply voltage to the weight sensor and by performing a processing of the voltage across the weight sensor.

A mass measurement device comprises a force sensor, a hose, a base part, an article-holding part, and a computation unit. The force sensor has a fixed end and a free end, and outputs a sensing signal in accordance with the magnitude of a force in a sensitivity direction. The hose is configured to pass suctioned air through it. The fixed end is fixed to the base part. The article-holding part is fixed to the free end, one end of the hose is connected to the article-holding part, and the article-holding part holds an article by air suction. The computation unit computes the mass of the article based on the sensing signal.

A mass measurement device comprises a force sensor, a hose, a base part, an article-holding part, and a computation unit. The force sensor has a fixed end and a free end, and outputs a sensing signal in accordance with the magnitude of a force in a sensitivity direction. The hose is configured to pass suctioned air through it. The fixed end is fixed to the base part. The article-holding part is fixed to the free end, one end of the hose is connected to the article-holding part, and the article-holding part holds an article by air suction. The computation unit computes the mass of the article based on the sensing signal.

A combination weight scale and bath mat for use by a person on a support surface includes a weight scale having a base with a top side, a bottom side, at least one peripheral edge, and three or more feet fixed with the bottom side of the base and adapted to hold the base above the support surface. A circuit includes a power source, a strain gauge mechanism, and an illuminated display on the top side of the base. A flexible top cover fits over the top side of the base and includes an absorbent web of material through which the illuminated display is at least partially visible. The flexible top cover further includes a foam pad with apertures cooperative with the illuminated display such that light is transmitted through the apertures from the illuminated display through the absorbent web.

A combination weight scale and bath mat for use by a person on a support surface includes a weight scale having a base with a top side, a bottom side, at least one peripheral edge, and three or more feet fixed with the bottom side of the base and adapted to hold the base above the support surface. A circuit includes a power source, a strain gauge mechanism, and an illuminated display on the top side of the base. A flexible top cover fits over the top side of the base and includes an absorbent web of material through which the illuminated display is at least partially visible. The flexible top cover further includes a foam pad with apertures cooperative with the illuminated display such that light is transmitted through the apertures from the illuminated display through the absorbent web.

The present invention discloses a weight-bearing measurement device and method and weight-bearing equipment. The weight-bearing measurement device comprises a weight sensor, an acceleration sensor and a processing unit, wherein the weight sensor comprises a deformable body and a bridge circuit, the deformable body deforms under the action of gravity of a borne object, the bridge circuit comprises at least one resistance strain gauge disposed on the deformable body and is configured to generate an output voltage that represents the deformation under the action of an input voltage; the acceleration sensor is configured to generate acceleration components in three directions perpendicular to one another respectively under the action of gravity of the borne object; and the processing unit is configured to calculate the gravity and/or the mass of the borne object in accordance with the acceleration components in the three directions, the input voltage, the output voltage, and conversion coefficients of the bridge circuit in the three directions.

The present invention discloses a weight-bearing measurement device and method and weight-bearing equipment. The weight-bearing measurement device comprises a weight sensor, an acceleration sensor and a processing unit, wherein the weight sensor comprises a deformable body and a bridge circuit, the deformable body deforms under the action of gravity of a borne object, the bridge circuit comprises at least one resistance strain gauge disposed on the deformable body and is configured to generate an output voltage that represents the deformation under the action of an input voltage; the acceleration sensor is configured to generate acceleration components in three directions perpendicular to one another respectively under the action of gravity of the borne object; and the processing unit is configured to calculate the gravity and/or the mass of the borne object in accordance with the acceleration components in the three directions, the input voltage, the output voltage, and conversion coefficients of the bridge circuit in the three directions.

The present invention discloses a weight-bearing measurement device and method and weight-bearing equipment. The weight-bearing measurement device comprises a weight sensor, an acceleration sensor and a processing unit, wherein the weight sensor comprises a deformable body and a bridge circuit, the deformable body deforms under the action of gravity of a borne object, the bridge circuit comprises at least one resistance strain gauge disposed on the deformable body and is configured to generate an output voltage that represents the deformation under the action of an input voltage; the acceleration sensor is configured to generate acceleration components in three directions perpendicular to one another respectively under the action of gravity of the borne object; and the processing unit is configured to calculate the gravity and/or the mass of the borne object in accordance with the acceleration components in the three directions, the input voltage, the output voltage, and conversion coefficients of the bridge circuit in the three directions.