The Timbeter app measures the number, diameter and other parameters of logs.

If smartphones can recognize faces, can they not recognize the logs in the photos? This is a question asked by the creator of the Timbeter application.

The app works by taking pictures of wooden piles or log container trucks, and Timbeter performs numerical calculations. 

Timbeter is an Estonia-based company that uses artificial intelligence, machine learning and image recognition methods for efficient, transparent and data-driven timber supply chain management. Timbeter can determine the number of logs, the volume and diameter of each log, and store the measurement results in the cloud, providing a real-time overview of the measurement results related to their type and quality. Users can view inventory, active storage status and create instant reports with just a few taps of buttons to help managers and accountants keep up to date.

Timbeter has payment options, depending on how many digital measurements are required. Monthly subscription provides unlimited measurement; or provides prepaid picture package.

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Larry Adams is a writer and editor living in Chicago who writes articles about how to get work done. Larry has been a reporter for news agencies and community newspapers, and is an award-winning writer with more than three years of experience. In addition to writing articles on woodworking, he also covers science, metrology, metal processing, industrial design, quality control, imaging, Swiss and micro-manufacturing. He previously won the Tabbie Award for his coverage of nano-coating technology in the automotive industry. Larry is a volunteer in the scientific group of the historical preservation group Kalo Foundation/Ianelli Studios and the Chicago Council for Science and Technology (C2ST).

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