Abstract: A method for determining the fat mass of a subject includes the steps of acquiring an image of the subject through a digital device, and generating a virtual frame that contains at least in part that image. The virtual frame contains the subject, on the basis of its height or of the greater size in the case of animals, to provide an estimation of the content of the fat mass through an algorithm on the basis of at least an indicative index of the area occupied by the subject with respect to the area of the frame in which it is contained at least in part.

Abstract: A method for determining the fat mass of a subject includes the steps of acquiring an image of the subject through a digital device, and generating a virtual frame that contains at least in part that image. The virtual frame contains the subject, on the basis of its height or of the greater size in the case of animals, to provide an estimation of the content of the fat mass through an algorithm on the basis of at least an indicative index of the area occupied by the subject with respect to the area of the frame in which it is contained at least in part.

Abstract: A system for monitoring patients that perform a medical self-check includes a piece of equipment having a data entry unit, through which a user can enter one or more data; a user identification unit having a mother board configured to request a univocal identification datum and verify the identification entered by the user after the request; a clinical data acquisition unit configured to acquire one or more clinical data of the user after a positive user identification; a mobile telephony system; and at least one, preferably a plurality of diagnostic centers located in different parts and placed in communication with the piece of equipment through the mobile telephony system such that, in use, the piece of equipment transmits the data acquired through the mobile telephony system to a diagnostic center, so that the center can monitor and file such data.

Abstract: A method and system to digitally measure area/volume and body surface area of a person and estimate corresponding density and composition as related to a fixed reference frame. This Digital Image Volume Assessment System (DIVAS™) has many desirable features, such as computerized accuracy, precision, convenience, minimal operator expertise and subject compliance is required, and it is economical and expeditious.