# US 2017/0082483 A1 · Scale with information carrier > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2017/0082483 A1 - Document ID: US20170082483A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 15/266,155 - Filed: 2016-09-15 - Published: 2017-03-23 - Earliest claimed: 2015-09-17 - Assignees: Seca AG - Applicants: seca ag - Inventors: Frederik VOGEL - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20170082483A1 ## CPC - G01G 23/361: {using photoelectric cells} - G01G 19/44: for weighing persons - G01G 21/22: Weigh pans or other weighing receptacles; Weighing platforms - G01G 21/28: Frames, Housings - G01G: WEIGHING (sorting by weighing B07C5/16) ## Abstract A scale with at least one information carrier for providing data in optical, visual, or optoelectronic form, wherein the at least one information carrier is attachable in the viewing area of at least one element of the scale. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A scale, comprising; at least one element; and at least one information carrier for providing data, wherein the at least one information carrier supports optical, visual, or optoelectronic detection of the provided data, wherein the at least one information carrier is attachable in a viewing area of the at least one element of the scale. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The scale according to claim 1, wherein the at least one information carrier is attachable in the viewing area to at least one element of the scale so that the optical, visual, or optoelectronic detection of the provided data is supported before and/or during a measurement process. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The scale according to claim 1, wherein the at least one element is a base, the at least one information carrier is attachable in the viewing area to the base in an area of a support surface. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The scale according to claim 1, wherein the at least one element is a base having a support mat, the at least one information carrier is attachable in the viewing area to the base in an area of the support mat. ### Claim 5 (depends on 3) The scale according to claim 3, wherein the at least one information carrier is attachable in the viewing area to the base in the area of a base body. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The scale according to claim 1, wherein the at least one element is a base, the at least one information carrier is attachable in the viewing area to the base in a recess. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The scale according to claim 1, wherein the at least one element is a display unit, the at least one information carrier being attachable in the viewing area to the display unit. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The scale according to claim 1, wherein the at least one information carrier is attachable in an elevated, flush, or recessed manner. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The scale according to claim 1, wherein the at least one information carrier is formed by a curved plate. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The scale according to claim 1, wherein the at least one information carrier is formed by an adhesive foil. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The scale according to claim 1, wherein the at least one information carrier is configured as an inlay part. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The scale according to claim 1, wherein the at least one information carrier is attachable in the viewing area of the at least one element of the scale by melt-bonding, adhesive bonding or by screwing. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The scale according to claim 1, wherein the data of the at least one information carrier comprises information relating to startup and/or handling instructions for measurement value detection and/or user information. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The scale according to claim 1, wherein the data of the at least one information carrier comprise definitions relating to pre-tare values, zero-position values, or preset measurement accuracy values. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The scale according to claim 1, wherein the data of the at least one information carrier comprise instructions for using a measuring instrument, so that the at least one information carrier cooperates functionally with the measuring instrument. ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) The scale according to claim 1, wherein the data of the at least one information carrier comprise information relating to an assigned location, an assigned organizational unit, or ownership or property relationships. ### Claim 17 (depends on 1) The scale according to claim 1, wherein the data of the at least one information carrier are formed by a barcode. ### Claim 18 (depends on 1) The scale according to claim 1, wherein the data of the at least one information carrier are resistant to cleaning agents and/or sterilizing agents. ### Claim 19 (depends on 1) The scale according to claim 1, further comprising a protective cover on the at least one information carrier to protect the data from environmental influences and/or cleaning agents and/or sterilizing agents. ### Claim 20 (depends on 1) The scale according to claim 1, wherein the least one information carrier and/or optically, visually, or optoelectronically detectable data are set reversibly or irreversibly. ### Claim 21 (depends on 1) The scale according to claim 1, wherein the data are individually definable by a user or buyer.