Drinking water and food intake weighing tool system

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of health monitoring, in particular to a drinking water and food intake weighing tool system which comprises at least one weighing unit used for measuring the weight of a bearing container and contents in the bearing container; the data processing unit is in communication connection with the weighing unit and is used for receiving the weight data and calculating the intake; and the user interaction unit is used for inputting information and / or outputting a result. The core of the system is that the data processing unit is configured to obtain tare weight information of a bearing container input or pre-stored by a user through the user interaction unit; calculating the net weight of the content based on the total weight and tare weight information measured by the weighing unit; and associating the net weight of the content with preset density information of food or drinking water, and calculating and outputting intake in a volume form. According to the invention, the problem that it is difficult for a user to intuitively and conveniently obtain the intake with the volume as the unit in the prior art is solved, and the efficiency and experience of health management are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of health monitoring technology, and in particular to a weighing tool system for drinking water and food intake. Background Technology

[0002] As people become more health-conscious, managing daily water and food intake is becoming increasingly important. Currently, the main methods for recording intake include: 1) weighing with a traditional kitchen scale and then recording manually; 2) estimating based on the capacity of containers (such as cups and bowls); and 3) manually entering the estimated value using a mobile application.

[0003] These methods have significant drawbacks. While using a kitchen scale is accurate, the process is cumbersome, requiring users to weigh the tare weight, then the total weight, and finally manually calculate the net weight. Furthermore, the result is in grams, which users prefer to measure in milliliters (ml) for liquids like water and milk, necessitating additional unit conversions. Estimating using containers has a large margin of error because different containers have different capacities, and the amount users fill varies each time. Manually inputting data into an application relies entirely on the user's subjective estimation and memory, resulting in the lowest accuracy and a poor user experience, making it difficult to maintain long-term.

[0004] Therefore, there is a lack of an integrated system in the existing technology that can automatically, accurately, and conveniently measure and output the amount of drinking water and food intake in intuitive volume units for users. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a weighing tool system for drinking water and food intake, which can solve the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0006] This invention provides a weighing tool system for drinking water and food intake, comprising: At least one weighing unit for measuring the weight of the container and its contents; A data processing unit, communicatively connected to the weighing unit, is used to receive weight data and calculate intake; A user interaction unit for inputting information and / or outputting results; The data processing unit is configured as follows: Obtain the tare weight information of the carrying container, which is input by the user through the user interaction unit or pre-stored. Based on the total weight measured by the weighing unit and the tare weight information, the net weight of the contents is calculated; The net weight of the contents is correlated with preset density information of food or water to calculate and output the intake in volume form.

[0007] Preferably, the data processing unit is further configured to: based on the content type selected by the user through the user interaction unit, call a preset density value corresponding to the type for the volumetric intake calculation.

[0008] Preferably, the user interaction unit includes a container type selection interface, which allows the user to select the currently used carrier container from a plurality of predefined container types, and the data processing unit automatically calls the pre-stored corresponding tare weight information according to the selected container type.

[0009] Preferably, the system further includes a wireless communication module, through which the data processing unit synchronizes data with a mobile terminal and / or a cloud server. The mobile terminal runs a corresponding application for displaying, recording, and analyzing intake data.

[0010] Preferably, the user interaction unit is at least partially implemented by the touch screen of the mobile terminal, and is used for inputting container tare weight, selecting the type of contents, and viewing the intake results.

[0011] Preferably, the data processing unit is further configured to record the timestamp, content type, weight intake, and volume intake of each intake event, and generate an intake history record.

[0012] Preferably, the weighing unit is integrated into a hardware device in the form of a platform scale, tray, or coaster.

[0013] Preferably, the container is a water cup, bowl, or plate, and the contents are drinking water, beverages, liquid food, or solid food.

[0014] Preferably, the data processing unit is further configured to: compare the calculated volume intake with the user's daily intake target, and provide the user with progress reminders or target achievement reminders through the user interaction unit.

[0015] Preferably, the system includes multiple weighing units, each configured to be associated with a specific carrier container, and the data processing unit is capable of distinguishing and managing data from different weighing units.

[0016] Beneficial effects: The drinking water and food intake weighing tool system provided by this invention effectively solves the problems of cumbersome recording methods, large errors, and poor user experience, and has significant beneficial effects. Firstly, it achieves automated and accurate measurement. Weight data is acquired through the weighing unit, and the net weight is automatically calculated and converted to volume by the data processing unit, eliminating the need for manual operation by the user. This avoids subjective errors from manual estimation and eliminates the tedious steps of unit conversion, outputting results in intuitive volume units, thus improving data usability. Secondly, it greatly improves ease of operation. Users can quickly select container type and content type through the interactive unit, or complete the operation using a mobile terminal. Combined with pre-stored tare weight and density data, the operation process is simplified, lowering the barrier to entry and facilitating long-term adherence. Thirdly, it has a high degree of integration, supporting the management of multiple weighing units and data synchronization with mobile terminals and cloud servers. It can generate intake history records and provide target comparison reminders, helping users comprehensively manage their intake, meeting health management needs, and possessing good application prospects. Attached Figure Description To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a block diagram showing the connections between the main units in this invention.

[0018] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 101-Weighing unit, 102-Data processing unit, 103-User interaction unit, 104-Wireless communication module, 200-Mobile terminal, 300-Cloud server. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The technical solution of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0020] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0021] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified. Furthermore, the terms "installed," "connected," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly; for example, they may refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they may refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they may refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they may refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0022] Example like Figure 1 As shown, the present invention provides a weighing tool system for measuring drinking water and food intake, mainly comprising a weighing unit 101, a data processing unit 102, and a user interaction unit 103. These units can be integrated into the same physical device or can be in a distributed structure.

[0023] In one embodiment, the weighing unit 101 can employ a high-precision pressure sensor or load cell, integrated into a device resembling a coaster or small tray. The user places a cup or bowl containing water or food on it, and the weighing unit 101 measures the total weight.

[0024] The data processing unit 102 can be a microprocessor (such as an MCU), which connects to the weighing unit 101 via wired (e.g., PCB traces) or wireless (e.g., Bluetooth) means. Its internal memory stores program code that executes the following process: a. Receive instructions from the user through the user interaction unit 103, such as "Start measurement", "Select container: my blue water glass", "Select contents: drinking water".

[0025] b. Based on the container selected by the user, retrieve the tare weight of "My Blue Water Bottle" (e.g., 350 grams) from the stored list of container tare weights. This tare weight can be learned and stored by the user during the first use via the "Tare" function.

[0026] c. Continuously or periodically read total weight data from weighing unit 101.

[0027] d. Calculation: Net weight = Total weight - Container tare weight.

[0028] e. Based on the user's selection of "drinking water", retrieve the density of the drinking water (1.0 g / mL) and calculate: Volume = Net weight / 1.0.

[0029] f. The calculated volume value (e.g., 250 mL) is sent to the user interaction unit 103 for display.

[0030] The user interaction unit 103 may include a small OLED display and several physical buttons, or a touchscreen. It is used to display information such as intake, remaining target, and battery level, and to receive user input.

[0031] In a preferred embodiment, the system further includes a wireless communication module 104 (such as Bluetooth BLE). The data processing unit 102 communicates with a companion app on the user's mobile terminal 200 (such as a smartphone) via this module. In this mode, most of the functions of the user interaction unit 103 can be handled by the app interface of the mobile terminal 200. Users can manage multiple containers, set daily goals, and view detailed historical charts on the app. Data can also be further uploaded to a cloud server 300 for backup and cross-device synchronization.

[0032] In addition, the data processing unit 102 can also be configured to send a congratulatory message to the user through the user interaction unit 103 (such as lighting up a green light on a coaster or making a notification sound on a mobile phone) when the cumulative intake reaches a preset target.

[0033] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and not to limit them; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features; and these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A system for weighing drinking water and food intake, characterized in that, include: At least one weighing unit (101) is used to measure the weight of the container and its contents; A data processing unit (102) is communicatively connected to the weighing unit (101) for receiving weight data and calculating intake; A user interaction unit (103) is used for inputting information and / or outputting results; The data processing unit (102) is configured as follows: Obtain the tare weight information of the carrying container, which is input by the user through the user interaction unit (103) or pre-stored; Based on the total weight measured by the weighing unit (101) and the tare weight information, the net weight of the contents is calculated; The net weight of the contents is correlated with preset density information of food or water to calculate and output the intake in volume form.

2. The water and food intake weighing tool system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The data processing unit (102) is further configured to: based on the content type selected by the user through the user interaction unit (103), call the preset density value corresponding to the type for the volume-based intake calculation.

3. The water and food intake weighing tool system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The user interaction unit (103) includes a container type selection interface for users to select the currently used carrier container from a number of predefined container types. The data processing unit (102) automatically calls the pre-stored corresponding tare weight information according to the selected container type.

4. The water and food intake weighing tool system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The system also includes a wireless communication module (104), through which the data processing unit (102) synchronizes data with a mobile terminal (200) and / or a cloud server (300). The mobile terminal (200) has a corresponding application running on it for displaying, recording and analyzing intake data.

5. The water and food intake weighing tool system according to claim 4, characterized in that, The user interaction unit (103) is implemented at least in part by the touch screen of the mobile terminal (200) for inputting container tare weight, selecting the type of contents, and viewing the intake results.

6. The water and food intake weighing tool system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The data processing unit (102) is also configured to record the timestamp, content type, weight intake, and volume intake for each intake event, and to generate an intake history record.

7. The water and food intake weighing tool system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The weighing unit (101) is integrated into a hardware device in the form of a platform scale, tray, or coaster.

8. The water and food intake weighing tool system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The container is a cup, bowl, or plate, and the contents are drinking water, beverages, liquid food, or solid food.

9. The water and food intake weighing tool system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The data processing unit (102) is further configured to compare the calculated volume intake with the user's daily intake target, and provide the user with progress reminders or target achievement reminders through the user interaction unit (103).

10. The water and food intake weighing tool system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The system includes multiple weighing units (101), each weighing unit (101) being configured to be associated with a specific carrier container, and the data processing unit (102) being able to distinguish and manage data from different weighing units (101).

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