[0001] The present disclosure relates, in general, weighing systems, and more specifically, relates to a means for measuring weight of any object instantly.

BACKGROUND
[0002] The weight of any object can be known only either using the concept of weighing machine or spring balance. Recently, it has been common to provide a wide variety of weighing scales for weighing different materials. Some solutions to measure weight may include the force exerted on a vehicle seat is measured by the force sensor attached in the seat. A processor was coupled with the sensor for measuring the force, analyses the force measurement and discerned pattern for calculating the weight. However, the determination arrangement may include at least one accelerometer, e.g., a vertical accelerometer.
[0003] Similarly, other solution may include weight measuring systems based on use of one or more fluid-filled bladders and methods for determining weight of an occupant of an automotive seat. However, the above said system cannot be incorporated into a portable device for weighing daily buying or selling object as they are inconvenient, time consuming and not useful in many settings.
[0004] Therefore, there is a need in the art to provide a means that can effectively measure the weight of the objects instantly by solving the aforementioned problems.

OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0005] An object of the present disclosure relates, in general, weighing systems, and more specifically, relates to a means for measuring weight of any object instantly.
[0006] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide an apparatus that can measure the weight of the objects instantly.
[0007] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide an apparatus that can be portable and can be carried anywhere at any time.
[0008] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide an apparatus in which the weight of the purchased objects can be verified independently by the user.
[0009] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide an apparatus that do not require additional hardware components and hence the cost of the apparatus can be reduced.
[0010] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide an apparatus that can be used to measure the quantities of food products for better cost control.
[0011] Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide an apparatus that can be user-friendly to grasp and hold material to be weighed while reading the weight from the display.

SUMMARY
[0012] The present disclosure relates, in general, weighing systems, and more specifically, relates to a means for measuring weight of any object instantly.
[0013] In an aspect, the present disclosure provides a wearable apparatus for monitoring weight of objects, the apparatus includes a frame adapted to be worn on a hand part of a user, a sensor configured on the frame of the apparatus, the sensor adapted to detect a set of attributes of the objects grasped by the user, a display device configured on the frame of the apparatus, and a microcontroller operatively coupled to the sensor and the display device, the microcontroller operatively coupled to a memory, the memory storing instructions executable by the microcontroller to: receive, from the sensor, a set of attributes of the objects, the set of attributes pertaining to the weight attributes of the objects, and analyse, the received set of attributes, to extract a set of values from the set of attributes, wherein, based on the extraction of the set of values from the received set of attributes of the objects, the microcontroller is configured to display the set of values in the display device to determine the weight of the object grasped by the user.
[0014] In an embodiment, the sensor can be a pressure sensor.
[0015] In another embodiment, the pressure sensor can be an ultra-thin sensor.
[0016] In another embodiment, the objects may include any or a combination of food products and stationery products.
[0017] In another embodiment, the display device can be a combination of light emitting diodes (LEDs).
[0018] In another embodiment, the sensor can be located on a front portion of the frame.
[0019] In another embodiment, the display device can be located on a side portion of the frame.
[0020] In another embodiment, the microcontroller can be located on a lower portion of the frame.
[0021] In an aspect, the present disclosure provides a method for monitoring weight of objects, the method including detecting, from a sensor, a set of attributes of the objects grasped by a user, the sensor configured on a frame of an apparatus, the frame adapted to be worn on a hand part of the user; receiving, at a computing device, from the sensor, the set of attributes of the objects grasped by the user, the set of attributes pertaining to the weight attributes of the objects, and analysing, at the computing device, the received set of attributes, to extract a set of values from the set of attributes, wherein, based on the extraction of the set of values from the received set of attributes of the objects, the computing device is configured to display the set of values in a display device to determine the weight of the object grasped by the user, the display device configured on the frame of the apparatus.
[0022] Various objects, features, aspects, and advantages of the inventive subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0023] The following drawings form part of the present specification and are included to further illustrate aspects of the present disclosure. The disclosure may be better understood by reference to the drawings in combination with the detailed description of the specific embodiments presented herein.
[0024] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary representation of a wearable apparatus for monitoring weight of objects, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0025] FIG.2 illustrates an exemplary functional component of the apparatus, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0026] FIG. 3 is a flow chart illustrating the step of operating the wearable apparatus, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0027] FIG. 4 illustrate the flow diagram of the method for monitoring weight of objects, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0028] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. If the specification states a component or feature “may”, “can”, “could”, or “might” be included or have a characteristic, that particular component or feature is not required to be included or have the characteristic.
[0029] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on” unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0030] The present disclosure relates, in general, weighing systems, and more specifically, relates to an apparatus for measuring weight of any object instantly. The apparatus can determine the weight of any objects in which the materials can be grasped by hand and instantly weighed in the palm of the hand. The present disclosure can be described in enabling detail in the following examples, which may represent more than one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0031] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary representation of a wearable apparatus for monitoring weight of objects, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0032] Referring to FIG.1, wearable apparatus 100 (also referred to as an apparatus 100, herein) can be configured to determine the weight of the objects. The apparatus 100 may include a frame 102, a sensor 104 (also referred to as a pressure sensor 104), a microcontroller 106 and a display device 108. The frame 102 of the apparatus 100 can be removably attachable to the hand of user to measure the weight of the objects purchasable by the user.
[0033] The objects may include any or a combination of food products, electronic products, stationery products, and any other purchasable items, which can be grasped by hand of user. The wearable apparatus 100 is in this example may be a glove, the frame 102 of the apparatus 100 may be installed with the sensor 104, the microcontroller 106and the display device 108.The sensor 104 can be located on a front portion of the frame 102, the display device 108 can be located on a side portion of the frame 102, and the microcontroller 106 can be located on a lower portion of the frame 102. The sensor 104 can be operatively coupled to the microcontroller 106, the sensor 102 adapted to send the detected information to the microcontroller 106.
[0034] In another embodiment, the frame 102 can be adapted to be worn on the hand part of the user, the sensor 104 can be configured on the frame 102 of the apparatus, the sensor adapted to detect a set of attributes of the objects grasped by the user. The set of attributes pertaining to the weight attributes of the user, the set of attributes may also include other measurements attributes. The display device 108 can be configured on the frame 102 of the apparatus 100. The microcontroller 106 operatively coupled to the sensor 104 and the display device 108.
[0035] In another embodiment, microcontroller 106 configured to receive, from the sensor 104, the set of attributes of the objects grasped by the user. The set of attributes of the objects may include the weight attributes of any or a combination of food products, electronic products, stationery products, and any other purchasable items. The microcontroller 106 can analyse, the received set of attributes, to extract a set of values from the set of attributes. Based on the extraction of the set of values from the received set of attributes of the objects, the microcontroller 106 can display the set of values in the display device 108 to determine the weight of the object grasped by the user.
[0036] For example, the wearable apparatus 100 can be removably worn on the hand portion of the user, and the user can hold the any object e.g., any food products which the user wants to purchase. The sensor 104 in the apparatus can determine the force of the object, the sensor 104 provided in the frame 102 of the wearable apparatus can detect the force of the object and convert it into the corresponding weight by the microcontroller106 to be displayed in the display device 108, so that the user can view the weight of the object in the display device instantly.
[0037] The sensor104 can perform as a force sensing resistor in an electrical circuit. The resistance can be high when the force sensor is unloaded and this resistance falls when force can be applied to the sensor. The change in resistance can be customized according to the application needs. The sensors 104 can be thin, flexible and light-weight and can be created in various sizes and shapes, to adhere to the particular configuration and application needs. It may be the solution for force sensitive applications that assess real-time differences in force, for example a shift in position, weight, or expansion of two contact surfaces.
[0038] In another embodiment, the display devices 108 are output devices to display the information in visual form by means of various types of display systems. In digital instruments, the output device of the instrument indicates the value of measured quantity using the digital display device. This display device 108 may receive the digital information in any form but it can convert the information in digital form. The display device can indicate the value in digital digits directly.
[0039] The wearable apparatus 100may require less hardware components and it can be carried with the user anywhere, any time. The user is not required to depend on anyone to confirm the weight of an object purchased. The user can independently verify the weight of the object easily. The wearable apparatus has been provided, which can allow a person to fit the glove onto the hand for estimating the weight of materials, such as food products, in a rapid manner.
[0040] FIG.2 illustrates an exemplary functional component of the apparatus, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0041] Referring to FIG.2, functional components 200 of the apparatus 100 can determine the weight of the objects purchased by the user. The apparatus 100 can allow the user to fit the apparatus 100 onto the hand for estimating the weight of materials. The functional components 200 may include many of the same components introduced in FIG.1 above. Those components that are unchanged in this embodiment retain their original element number and are not reintroduced.
[0042] In an embodiment, the wearable apparatus 100 may be glove, however, the present disclosure is not limited to this configuration but may be applied to other configurations such as portable weighing device and the like. The glove can be made of from any suitable material, natural or man-made that may include any or a combination of cloth, knitted, felted wool, leather, rubber, latex, neoprene and the like. Glove can be configured to be worn by a person during a physical workout and to provide protection to the user. The apparatus 100 can be used in any restaurants, supermarkets especially to measure the quantities of food products for better cost control.
[0043] In an exemplary embodiment, the sensor 104 can be can be a flexi force A502 ultra-thin force sensor, the sensor 104 can measure loads up to 44,482 N (10,000 lb). The dynamic features in combination with their successful performance in various operating environments and industries, makes Flexi Force a design-friendly force sensor. Flexi Force tactile force sensors are super thin and dynamic printed circuits, which can be integrated into force measurement applications. They are employed to analyse the force between almost any two surfaces.
[0044] In an embodiment, the display device 108 may include a combination of a light emitting device (LEDs), the LEDs are most commonly used in digital displays for displaying alphanumeric characters. The LEDs have advantages such as low voltage, long life, high reliability, low cost, fast switching characteristics and the like. Different types of displays may be used for different applications. The display panel can be either a small display or part of a larger display. LED diodes may be used in order to make up an LED display.
[0045] In another embodiment, the microcontroller 106can be operatively coupled to the sensor 104 and the display device 108, the microcontroller 106 can be in communication with each of a memory 202, and input/output units. The microcontroller 106 can be adapted to collect the data received from the sensor 104 and to extract the value from the collected data. The microcontroller 106 can display the extracted value to the display device 108 in a rapid manner.
[0046] The apparatus 100 may further include a power source to provide power supply to the sensor, microcontroller and the display device. The power source may include either individually or in combination of, any of the following: solar battery, disposable or rechargeable batteries. Energy from the power source can be used to provide operating power to operate the sensor, to activate the LEDs, and to enable operation of microcontroller.
[0047] FIG. 3 is a flow chart 300 illustrating the step of operating the wearable apparatus 100, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. Referring to FIG.3, at step 302, user can wear the apparatus 100 to hold any object, the sensor 104 provided in the apparatus 100 can detect the input weight of the object grasped by the user. At step 304, collecting the data associated with the weight of object being grasped by the apparatus 100 to calculate the weight of the object by the microcontroller operatively coupled to the sensor, and at step 306, displaying the weight of the object in the display device 108.
[0048] FIG. 4 illustrate the flow diagram of the method for monitoring weight of objects, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0049] Referring to FIG. 4, the method 400 for monitoring weight of objects, the method including detecting 402, from the sensor, the set of attributes of the objects grasped by user, the sensor configured on the frame of an apparatus, the frame adapted to be worn on the hand part of the user. The method may include receiving 404, at a computing device, from the sensor, the set of attributes of the objects grasped by the user, the set of attributes pertaining to the weight attributes of the objects,
[0050] The method further includes analysing 406, at the computing device, the received set of attributes, to extract a set of values from the set of attributes wherein, based on the extraction of the set of values from the received set of attributes of the objects, the computing device is configured to display 408 the set of values in the display device to determine the weight of the object grasped by the user, the display device configured on the frame of the apparatus.
[0051] The computing device 106 may include processor that can be in communication with each of a memory, and input/output units. The processor may include a microcontroller, microprocessors or other devices capable of being programmed or configured to perform computations and instruction processing in accordance with the disclosure. Such other devices may include microcontrollers, digital signal processors (DSP), complex programmable logic device (CPLD), field programmable gate arrays (FPGA), application-specific assimilated circuits (ASIC), discrete gate logic, and/or other assimilated circuits, hardware or firmware in lieu of or in addition to a microprocessor.
[0052] The memory 202 can include programmable software instructions that are executed by the processor. The processor may be embodied as a single processor or a number of processors. The processor and a memory may each be, for example located entirely within a single computer or other computing device. The memory, which enables storage of data and programs, may include random-access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), flash memory and any other form of readable and writable storage medium.
[0053] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the wearable apparatus 100 of the disclosure may be provided using some or all of the mentioned features and components without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. While various embodiments of the present disclosure have been illustrated and described herein, it will be clear that the disclosure is not limited to these embodiments only. Numerous modifications, changes, variations, substitutions, and equivalents will be apparent to those skilled in the art, without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure, as described in the claims.

ADVANTAGES OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0054] The present disclosure provides an apparatus that can measure the weight of the objects instantly.
[0055] The present disclosure provides an apparatus that can be portable and can be carried anywhere at any time.
[0056] The present disclosure provides an apparatus in which the weight of the purchased objects can be verified independently by the user.
[0057] The present disclosure provides an apparatus that can be user-friendly.
[0058] The present disclosure provides an apparatus that do not require additional hardware components and hence the cost can be reduced.
[0059] The present disclosure provides an apparatus that can grasp and hold material to be weighed while reading the weight from the display.
[0060] The apparatus can be used to measure the quantities of food products for better cost control.

Claims:1. A wearable apparatus (100) for monitoring weight of objects, the apparatus comprising:
a frame (102) adapted to be worn on a hand part of a user;
a sensor (104) configured on the frame of the apparatus, the sensor adapted to detect a set of attributes of the objects grasped by the user;
a display device (108) configured on the frame of the apparatus; and
a microcontroller (106) operatively coupled to the sensor and the display device, the microcontroller operatively coupled to a memory (202), the memory storing instructions executable by the microcontroller to:
receive, from the sensor, the set of attributes of the objects, the set of attributes pertaining to the weight attributes of the objects, and
analyse, the received set of attributes, to extract a set of values from the set of attributes,
wherein, based on the extraction of the set of values from the received set of attributes of the objects, the microcontroller is configured to display the set of values in the display device to determine the weight of the object grasped by the user.
2. The wearable apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the sensor is a pressure sensor.
3. The wearable apparatus as claimed in claim 2, wherein the pressure sensor is an ultra-thin sensor.
4. The wearable apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the objects comprises any or a combination of food products and stationery products.
5. The wearable apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the display device is a combination of light emitting diodes (LEDs).
6. The wearable apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the sensor is located on a front portion of the frame.
7. The wearable apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the display device is located on a side portion of the frame.
8. The wearable apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the microcontroller is located on a lower portion of the frame.
9. A method (400) for monitoring weight of objects, the method comprising:
detecting (402), from a sensor, a set of attributes of the objects grasped by a user, the sensor configured on a frame of an apparatus, the frame adapted to be worn on a hand part of the user;
receiving (404), at a computing device, from the sensor, the set of attributes of the objects, the set of attributes pertaining to the weight attributes of the objects; and
analysing (406), at the computing device, the received set of attributes, to extract a set of values from the set of attributes,
wherein, based on the extraction of the set of values from the received set of attributes of the objects, the computing device is configured to display (408) the set of values in a display device to determine the weight of the object grasped by the user, the display device configured on the frame of the apparatus.