Dietary assessment system and method
US8363913B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 3, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06V20/68
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present system and method provides a more precise way to record food and beverage intake than traditional methods. The present disclosure provides custom software for use in mobile computing devices that include a digital camera. Photos captured by mobile digital devices are analyzed with image processing and comparisons to certain databases to allow a user to discretely record foods eaten. Specifically, the user captures images of the meal or snack before and after eating. The foods pictured are identified. Image processing software may identify the food or provide choices for the user. Once a food is identified and volume of the food is estimated, nutrient databases are used for calculating final portion sizes and nutrient totals.
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