University of Pittsburgh

Method, Apparatus and System for Food Intake and Physical Activity Assessment

Description

In this invention, the inventors describe an electronic system to accurately measure both food intake and physical activity. This invention includes a novel multimedia method, an electronic apparatus, and an integrated data processing system. The electronic apparatus acquires multimedia data automatically. These data are then processed by a computer which provides a comprehensive report allowing clinicians to treat patients more effectively according to the field-acquired data. Our invention also helps healthy individuals to lose weight and keep tracking of their nutritional balance and physical activity level by self-management.

IP Status

https://patents.google.com/patent/WO2008157622A1