Wireless Scale Assembly Using Load Cells and Remote Data Transmission
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing scale devices lack wireless communication capabilities, limiting their use to specific locations and hindering the ability to remotely read weight measurements.
Innovation Solution
A wireless scale device comprising load cells positioned beneath an object, with a processing unit in electrical communication with the load cells and wirelessly connected to an extrinsic electronic device, allowing for remote data storage and display of weight measurements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If wireless communication capability is added to scale devices, then the ability to remotely read weight measurements is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary wireless communication module that bridges the load cells and external display devices. This mediator handles the complexity of wireless communication protocols, data transmission, and device pairing, allowing users to remotely read weight measurements without directly confronting the technical complexity of the communication system.
2Adaptability or versatility
If wireless communication components are integrated into the scale device, then remote data access is enabled, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless communication module is designed with universal functionality that can serve multiple purposes: transmitting weight data to smartphones, tablets, or computers; enabling remote monitoring; and potentially supporting future expansions like data logging or cloud integration. This multi-functional design justifies the added manufacturing complexity by providing versatile adaptability across different use cases and platforms.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables wireless communication in the measurement industry, allowing users to read weight data from any location using a connected device like a smartphone, enhancing usability and flexibility in various environments.
Implementation Method 1
a plurality of load cells that is each positionable beneath an object to be weighed. In this way each of the load cells can measure the weight of the object
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AI summary
A wireless scale assembly for weighing an object in any location includes a plurality of load cells that is each positionable beneath an object to be weighed. In this way each of the load cells can measure the weight of the object. A processing unit is in electrical communication with each of the load cells thereby facilitating the processing unit receive weight data from each of the load cells. The processing unit is in wireless communication with an extrinsic electronic device thereby facilitating the extrinsic electronic device to store the weight data. In this way the extrinsic electronic device facilitates a user to read the weight recorded by each of the load cells.