Patent ID: 8500659
Filing Date: 2013-08-06
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A method allowing a user to visualize the volume of at least a chosen portion of a patient to discern the change in said volume over time and thereby determine the efficacy of a dietary or exercise program, comprising: a. providing a computer running a computer program; b. establishing a first point in time when a first volume for said selected portion is calculated, said volume calculation being made by, c. establishing a second point in time when a second volume for said selected portion is calculated, said volume calculation being made by, d. providing a graphical display associated with said computer; e. providing a standard three-dimensional mesh representation of a human figure in said computer program; f. attributing pre-assigned circumference measurements and variable fixed distances to said standard three-dimensional mesh representation of a human figure; g. substituting said circumferences and said fixed distances actually measured for said patient at said first time for said pre-assigned circumference measurements and variable fixed distances attributed to said standard three-dimensional mesh representation to create a first altered three-dimensional mesh representation; h. displaying said first altered three-dimensional mesh representation on said graphical display; i. substituting said circumferences and said fixed distances actually measured for said patient at said second time for said pre-assigned circumference measurements and variable fixed distances attributed to said standard three-dimensional mesh representation to create a second altered three-dimensional mesh representation; j. displaying said second altered three-dimensional mesh representation on said graphical display; k. wherein said computer software includes the ability to present said first altered three-dimensional mesh representations as a moving image wherein an apparent vantage point changes with respect to said first altered three-dimensional mesh representation; and l. wherein said computer software includes the ability to present said second altered three-dimensional mesh representations as a moving image wherein an apparent vantage point changes with respect to said second altered three-dimensional mesh representation.