#$%^&*AU2017101440A420171130.pdf#####METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CALORIMETRY IN HUMANS AND AIR-BREATHING ANIMALS ABSTRACT A method and an apparatus for measurement of the energy consumption of living bodies of humans and air-breathing animals that are based on a correlation between (i) measured volume of the inhaled and exhaled air during a respiratory cycle, (ii) calculated energy release of the body and (iii) recorded breath sounds. The output data shows the energy consumption in joules/calories or their derivative units. The information can be displayed in an instantaneous (real-time) mode, or it can be stored to provide hourly, daily, monthly etc. energy consumption averages. This information can be used by defence personnel, dieticians, other medical practitioners, athletes and people looking to loose weight for a real-time, accurate estimate of the energy demands of the body during different physical activities and when the body rests. The processed data can be transmitted to external observers (e.g. flight controllers, military commanders, trainers, etc.) for distant monitoring of the physical condition of the users, sending alarms in cases of disbalance of the energy throughput. In animal farming, the proposed method and apparatus can be used for periodic or constant monitoring the energy consumption of the farmed animals, which can lead to improved effectiveness of the feeding process and the general wellbeing of the animals.
