Under the heading of what we (don’t) need in life is a digital scale (Hammacher Schlemmer online catalog) that projects readings onto a wall for easy visibility. (Is it not depressing enough to look down and learn you have gained three pounds?)
A projection lens on top of the scale tilts to display your weight in easy-to-read red numerals at different heights on a wall. Adjusting the height of the lens projector also increases or decreases the size of the digits from 2" to 6" high. (A better product would be an invention that would decrease your weight.)