Handheld fish measuring apparatus with integral camera
US7173197B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 7, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 6, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01B3/1084
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A handheld apparatus for measuring fish, game, and the like is provided and includes a scale, a camera, and a length measuring device. The scale includes a support member that extends outwardly from the apparatus housing, and a display that is visible through the housing. The support member is configured to suspend an object therefrom for weighing via the scale, and the display is configured to display the weight of an object suspended from the support member. The length measurement device is configured to measure the length of an object and the display is configured to display the length of an object measured by the length measurement device. The camera includes a lens, an image sensor configured to capture images obtained via the lens, and a camera display. The camera display displays an image of an object taken by the camera with weight and/or length information for the object.
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