Google llc (20240201027). Accurately Sensing Surface Temperatures Using Thermal Noise at Computing Devices simplified abstract
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Accurately Sensing Surface Temperatures Using Thermal Noise at Computing Devices
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Inventor(s)
Sachin Prakash Nadig of San Francisco CA (US)
Isaac Chase Novet of Escondido CA (US)
Accurately Sensing Surface Temperatures Using Thermal Noise at Computing Devices - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240201027 titled 'Accurately Sensing Surface Temperatures Using Thermal Noise at Computing Devices
The abstract of the patent application describes a method where a known signal is sent to a resistor of a mobile computing device that directly contacts a surface. The signal from the resistor contains the known signal and a degree of thermal noise associated with the temperature of the surface. The thermal noise is extracted from the signal to determine the temperature of the surface.
- The known signal is sent to a resistor of a mobile computing device.
- The resistor directly contacts a surface, allowing for the extraction of thermal noise associated with the surface temperature.
- The thermal noise is extracted from the signal to determine the temperature of the surface.
- This method enables the accurate measurement of surface temperature using the thermal noise from the resistor.
Potential Applications: - Temperature monitoring in mobile devices - Thermal management in electronic devices - Environmental temperature sensing
Problems Solved: - Accurate temperature measurement without additional sensors - Real-time temperature monitoring in mobile devices - Efficient thermal management in electronic devices
Benefits: - Cost-effective temperature sensing - Improved thermal performance in devices - Enhanced user experience with accurate temperature monitoring
Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Temperature Sensing Technology for Mobile Devices" This technology can be used in smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other mobile devices to enhance thermal management and improve user experience. It can also be integrated into IoT devices for environmental temperature sensing applications.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the method of extracting thermal noise from the resistor help in determining the surface temperature? - By analyzing the thermal noise in the signal, the temperature of the surface can be accurately determined based on the degree of noise present. 2. What are the potential implications of using this technology in mobile computing devices? - The technology can lead to more efficient thermal management, improved performance, and enhanced user experience in mobile devices.
Original Abstract Submitted
a known signal is sent to a resistor of a mobile computing device, wherein the resistor directly contacts a surface. a signal is from the resistor, wherein the signal comprises the known signal and a degree of thermal noise from the resistor, and wherein the degree of thermal noise is associated with a temperature of the surface. the thermal noise is extracted from the signal from the resistor. the temperature of the surface is determined based on the thermal noise extracted from the signal from the resistor.
