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Method for determining a subject's degree of adiposity

US7599537B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 26, 2005
Grant dateOct 6, 2009
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Expiry dateJul 12, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/30196
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for determining a subject's Barix, comprising receiving a scanned image of a subject's body, defining the torso portion of the scanned image, calculating the torso height, the torso surface area, and the torso volume of the torso portion, and applying a mathematical formula to the torso height, torso surface area, and torso volume calculations to produce a Barix calculation.

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