The invention provides an apparatus and method for measuring and tracking the contents of a container. The invention integrates a container with a scale and other sensors and provides software to track properties of the container's contents. Measurements are recorded on the device and sent via software app to an associated computing device. The system provides a convenient way to monitor input and output from the container and observe consumption patterns. One purpose of the device is to enable users to monitor consumption of medicines. Another purpose of the device is to enable users to secure valuable items against unauthorized use. The invention further enables measurements in the field that might otherwise be impractical.
