18318189. 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 18318189 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF MEASURING BODY TEMPERATURE USING THE SAME
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an electronic device that estimates body temperature using two temperature sensors. The device measures the temperature of the body skin and a position away from the skin. It then uses a processor to estimate the body temperature based on the skin temperature and the ambient temperature of the main body. The device also calculates the heat loss from a reference body location to the skin based on the estimated ambient temperature, and corrects the body temperature accordingly.
- The device includes two temperature sensors - one for measuring body skin temperature and another for measuring a temperature away from the skin.
- A processor is used to estimate body temperature based on the skin temperature and ambient temperature of the main body.
- The device calculates the heat loss from a reference body location to the skin based on the estimated ambient temperature.
- The body temperature is then corrected based on the calculated heat loss.
Potential Applications
- Medical field: The device can be used in hospitals, clinics, and homes for accurate and convenient body temperature measurement.
- Fever detection: The device can help in early detection of fever, allowing for timely medical intervention.
- Health monitoring: It can be used for continuous monitoring of body temperature in individuals with certain medical conditions.
Problems Solved
- Inaccurate temperature measurement: The device provides a more accurate estimation of body temperature by considering the ambient temperature of the main body and correcting for heat loss.
- Convenience: The device offers a convenient way to measure body temperature without the need for invasive methods or multiple devices.
Benefits
- Accurate estimation: By considering the ambient temperature and heat loss, the device provides a more accurate estimation of body temperature.
- Convenience: The device offers a single electronic solution for measuring body temperature, eliminating the need for multiple devices or invasive methods.
- Timely intervention: Early detection of fever through accurate temperature measurement can lead to timely medical intervention and improved patient outcomes.
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.
