17991123. ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF ESTIMATING BODY TEMPERATURE USING THE SAME simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF ESTIMATING 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 ESTIMATING BODY TEMPERATURE USING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17991123 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF ESTIMATING BODY TEMPERATURE USING THE SAME
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an electronic device that includes a heat flux sensor and a processor to estimate a user's body temperature based on the sensor's measurements.
- The device includes a heat flux sensor with two temperature sensors.
- The first temperature sensor measures a voltage representing the user's body temperature.
- The second temperature sensor, spaced apart from the first one, measures a voltage representing the ambient temperature.
- An amplifier amplifies the voltage difference between the two temperature sensors.
- A processor uses the amplified voltage difference to estimate the user's body temperature.
Potential Applications
- Medical devices for monitoring body temperature.
- Wearable devices for tracking health and wellness.
- Smart home systems for climate control based on user's body temperature.
Problems Solved
- Provides a non-invasive method for estimating body temperature.
- Eliminates the need for traditional thermometers or invasive sensors.
- Enables continuous monitoring of body temperature in real-time.
Benefits
- Convenient and comfortable for users.
- Provides accurate and reliable body temperature estimation.
- Enables early detection of fever or abnormal body temperature.
- Can be integrated into various electronic devices for different applications.
Original Abstract Submitted
An electronic device may include: a heat flux sensor including: a first temperature sensor configured to measure a first voltage representing a first temperature; a second temperature sensor spaced apart from the first temperature sensor and configured to measure a second voltage representing a second temperature; and an amplifier configured to amplify a voltage difference between the first voltage and the second voltage; and a processor configured to estimate a body temperature of a user based on the amplified voltage difference.
