18254703. Body Temperature Estimation Device simplified abstract (Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation)
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Body Temperature Estimation Device
Organization Name
Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation
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Body Temperature Estimation Device - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18254703 titled 'Body Temperature Estimation Device
Simplified Explanation
Abstract: A holding mechanism is worn on the head of a person to be measured. An infrared sensor is provided in the holding mechanism and measures infrared radiation emitted from the surface of the face of the person to be measured. The infrared sensor two-dimensionally measures, for example, the distribution of infrared radiation emitted from the surface of the face including an inner corner portion of the eye of the person to be measured. An estimation unit estimates a body temperature of the person to be measured from a measurement result of the infrared sensor. A display control unit displays the body temperature estimated by the estimation unit on a display unit.
Explanation:
- A holding mechanism is worn on the head of the person to be measured.
- An infrared sensor in the holding mechanism measures the infrared radiation emitted from the person's face.
- The infrared sensor measures the distribution of infrared radiation, including the inner corner portion of the eye.
- An estimation unit uses the measurement result to estimate the person's body temperature.
- A display control unit shows the estimated body temperature on a display unit.
Potential Applications:
- Medical settings for quick and non-invasive body temperature measurement.
- Public places like airports, train stations, and schools for screening individuals for fever.
- Home use for monitoring personal health and detecting early signs of illness.
Problems Solved:
- Provides a contactless and hygienic method for measuring body temperature.
- Allows for quick and efficient temperature screening in crowded places.
- Enables continuous monitoring of body temperature without discomfort.
Benefits:
- Non-invasive and hygienic measurement method.
- Quick and efficient temperature screening.
- Continuous monitoring of body temperature for early detection of illness.
Original Abstract Submitted
A holding mechanism is worn on the head of a person to be measured. An infrared sensor is provided in the holding mechanism and measures infrared radiation emitted from the surface of the face of the person to be measured. The infrared sensor two-dimensionally measures, for example, the distribution of infrared radiation emitted from the surface of the face including an inner corner portion of the eye of the person to be measured. An estimation unit estimates a body temperature of the person to be measured from a measurement result of the infrared sensor. A display control unit displays the body temperature estimated by the estimation unit on a display unit.
