18085128. ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF ESTIMATING CORE BODY TEMPERATURE USING THE SAME simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)
ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF ESTIMATING CORE 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 CORE BODY TEMPERATURE USING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18085128 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF ESTIMATING CORE BODY TEMPERATURE USING THE SAME
Simplified Explanation
An electronic device is disclosed that includes a first temperature sensor to measure the temperature of body skin, a second temperature sensor to measure the temperature inside the main body, a thermal resistance structure to create a temperature difference between the first and second temperatures, and a processor to calculate skin heat flux and estimate the user's core body temperature based on the first temperature and skin heat flux.
- The device has a first temperature sensor to measure the temperature of body skin.
- It also has a second temperature sensor to measure the temperature inside the main body.
- A thermal resistance structure is included, which creates a temperature difference between the first and second temperatures.
- The device has a processor that calculates the skin heat flux based on the first temperature and the second temperature.
- The processor also estimates the user's core body temperature based on the first temperature and the skin heat flux.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Monitoring body temperature in medical settings.
- Assessing heat stress in athletes during physical activity.
- Tracking temperature changes in individuals with fever or illness.
- Monitoring temperature fluctuations in industrial or hazardous environments.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Provides a non-invasive method to measure core body temperature.
- Allows for continuous monitoring of body temperature without the need for invasive procedures.
- Provides a more accurate estimation of core body temperature compared to traditional methods.
Benefits of this technology:
- Enables early detection of fever or abnormal body temperature.
- Facilitates real-time monitoring of body temperature for medical interventions.
- Improves the accuracy and reliability of temperature measurements.
- Enhances the convenience and comfort of temperature monitoring for users.
Original Abstract Submitted
An 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 inside a main body; a thermal resistance structure having effective thermal resistance so that a difference between the first temperature and the second temperature is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold value; and a processor configured to obtain skin heat flux based on the first temperature and the second temperature, and to estimate core body temperature of a user based on the first temperature and the skin heat flux.
