17979372. ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF MEASURING BODY TEMPERATURE USING THE SAME simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)
ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF MEASURING BODY TEMPERATURE USING THE SAME
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Bok Soon Kwon of Suwon-si (KR)
Hong Soon Rhee of Suwon-si (KR)
ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF MEASURING BODY TEMPERATURE USING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17979372 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF MEASURING BODY TEMPERATURE USING THE SAME
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an electronic device for estimating body temperature. The device includes two temperature sensors, one for measuring the temperature of the body skin and the other for measuring the temperature at a distance from the body skin. A processor is used to estimate the body temperature based on the skin temperature and the ambient temperature of the main body. It also calculates the heat loss from a reference body location to the body skin caused by the ambient temperature, and corrects the body temperature accordingly.
- The device includes two temperature sensors - one for measuring body skin temperature and the other for measuring temperature at a distance from the body skin.
- A processor is used to estimate body temperature based on the skin temperature and the ambient temperature of the main body.
- The processor calculates the heat loss from a reference body location to the body skin caused by the ambient temperature.
- The body temperature is corrected based on the calculated heat loss.
Potential Applications
- Medical devices for monitoring body temperature in hospitals and clinics.
- Personal health monitoring devices for tracking body temperature at home.
- Wearable devices for athletes to monitor body temperature during physical activities.
Problems Solved
- Provides a more accurate estimation of body temperature by considering the ambient temperature of the main body.
- Reduces the risk of incorrect temperature readings due to external factors.
- Allows for more reliable temperature monitoring in various settings.
Benefits
- Improved accuracy in estimating body temperature.
- Enhanced reliability in temperature monitoring.
- Increased convenience and ease of use for individuals monitoring their body temperature.
Original Abstract Submitted
An electronic device for estimating body temperature is provided. The electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a first temperature sensor configured to measure a first temperature of body skin; a second temperature sensor configured to measure a second temperature at a position spaced apart from the body skin; and a processor configured to estimate a body temperature based on the first temperature, to estimate an ambient temperature of a main body based on the second temperature, to calculate a heat loss, which occurs from a reference body location to the body skin due to the ambient temperature of the main body, based on the estimated ambient temperature of the main body, and to obtain a final body temperature by correcting the body temperature based on the heat loss due to the ambient temperature of the main body.
