Abstract: A computer implemented method, data processing system, and processor are provided for managing a thermal management system. A determination is made as to whether a plurality of digital thermal sensors is faulty or functional. A power savings mode of at least one unit within the integrated circuit associated with the functional digital thermal sensor is monitored in response to at least one of the plurality of digital thermal sensors being functional. A functional digital thermal sensor is disabled in response to the at least one unit being in a power savings mode.

Abstract: A temperature sensor includes a reference voltage generator, a sensing temperature controller and a first differential amplifier. The reference voltage generator generates a reference voltage having a first slope that varies in accordance with variations of a peripheral temperature, and a temperature sensing voltage having a second slope that varies in accordance with variations of the peripheral temperature. The sensing temperature controller controls an offset of an amplifier in response to a first control signal, and amplifies a voltage difference between the reference voltage and the temperature sensing voltage to generate a first differential output signal, and a second differential output signal having an inverted phase of the first differential output signal. The first differential amplifier amplifies a voltage difference between the first differential output signal and the second differential output signal to generate a sensor output signal.

Abstract: Some embodiments discussed relate to an apparatus comprising a temperature sensor disposed in an integrated circuit, the temperature sensor including a bipolar transistor having a collector coupled to a portion of a substrate of the integrated circuit, and a bandgap reference circuit configured to generate a reference voltage, and a comparator coupled to the temperature sensor and the bandgap reference circuit, the comparator configured to receive a first voltage from the emitter of the bipolar transistor and the reference voltage from the bandgap reference circuit and generate a switch-off signal based on a voltage difference between the first voltage and the reference voltage.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of measuring a parameter associated with a sample is provided. The method includes providing a probe adapted to heat the sample and applying a measuring current having a frequency ?1 to the probe. In operation, the method measures the amplitude of the voltage across the probe at a frequency ?1. This amplitude is indicative of a temperature of the probe. The preferred embodiment also provides a method of separating contamination of the thermal data caused by the probe from thermal data associated with the sample under test.

Abstract: A component arrangement is disclosed herein comprising a temperature sensor integrated in a semiconductor body, said temperature sensor being designed to generate a first temperature signal dependent on a temperature in the semiconductor body; a control device comprising a control amplifier, which has a first and a second input and an output, and comprising a low-pass filter having an input and an output, the input of the low-pass filter being coupled to the output of the control amplifier, the first input of the control amplifier being coupled to the temperature sensor and the second input of the control amplifier being coupled to the output of the low-pass filter; and an output, which is coupled to the output of the control amplifier and at which a second temperature signal is available. A method for determining the temperature in a semiconductor component is also disclosed herein.

Abstract: A thermometer for measuring body temperature in two different regions of a patient's body is provided. The thermometer includes a body and a probe fastened to the body. The probe has a tip portion disposed away from the body, and a temperature sensor is disposed on the tip of the probe. A supporting arm is pivotably attached to the body so that it can pivot between a closed position and an open position. In the closed position, the arm nests with the body so that the probe may be used to measure oral or rectal temperature. In the open position, the arm is positioned away from the body to provide a retaining surface for positioning the probe to measure axillary temperature.

Abstract: A system comprises a temperature sensor generate multiple base-emitter voltage signals by sequentially providing various currents to a transistor, and a system controller to determine a differential voltage signal according to the multiple base-emitter voltage signals, the differential voltage signal proportional to an environmental temperature associated with the transistor.

Abstract: A wireless thermometer is disclosed herein. The wireless thermometer includes a sensor configured to generate a sensor-signal, and a processor connected to the sensor. The processor is configured to convert the sensor signal into temperature data. The thermometer also includes a storage device connected to the processor. The storage device is operable to store the temperature data. The thermometer also includes an output port connected to the storage device. The output port is adapted for connection with an external device such that the temperature data is transferable from the storage device through the output port and to the external device.

Abstract: A structure of an electronic thermometer which mainly includes a body portion, a temperature sensing head and a core. The core includes a temperature display screen, a printed circuit board provided with an electrical contact, and a conductor fixing rod arranged adjacent to the core. The conductor fixing rod is a flexible member on which is mounted a conductor against the electrical contact. The conductor fixing rod has an end fixed mounted on the core and another end of the conductor is free. A pushbutton switch is mounted on a rear end of the body portion. The pushbutton switch is arranged against a longitudinal end of the conductor fixing rod and can get in touch with and can be depressed to exert force on the conductor fixing rod in a direction along a length of the body portion or in an acute angle with respect to the length of the body portion.

Abstract: A remote sensor system (60) and method for passively sensing environmental conditions, such as temperature and humidity, uses a magnetic impulse from an AC interrogation coil (68) to stimulate a magnetoelastic sensor (62) to generate an acoustic signal (AE) at the resonant frequency of the magnetoelastic sensor (62). The acoustic signal (AE) is received by amplifier (74), detected and displayed (76). The systems and methods are particularly suited for detecting environmental conditions in commercial pharmaceutical packaging, such as blister packs.

Abstract: An electric cooking appliance comprising heating means (9) for heating a bowl (4) and sensor means (10,11) for sensing the temperature of the bowl (4). The sensor means (10,11) comprise a movable thermal contact member (10) to contact the wall (5) of the bowl (4). The cooking appliance is provided with detection means (18,19) for detecting the presence of the bowl (4), whereby displacement of said movable thermal contact member (10) operates said detection means (18,19).

Abstract: A computer implemented method, data processing system, and processor are provided for logging a maximal temperature in an integrated circuit. A digital thermal sensor senses a temperature in the integrated circuit. The sensed temperature of the digital thermal sensor is read and a determination is made as to whether the sensed temperature is higher than a current maximal temperature. The sensed temperature is logged in response to the sensed temperature being higher than the current maximal temperature. The sensed temperature becomes a new maximal temperature for the integrated circuit.

Abstract: A method of controlling the temperature inside a cavity of a cooling appliance provided with a temperature sensor inside the cavity and with an actuator for adjusting the cooling capacity of the appliance, the food temperature is estimated on the basis of a value from the temperature sensor and on a predetermined function of a status of the actuator.

Abstract: A rectal thermometer for measuring the temperature of a patient including a disk or oval-shaped member having a circumferential edge and first and second sides. Along the edge is a temperature display that is viewable during the temperature taking process without having to first remove the thermometer from the anal canal. The first and second sides form a concave shape and include an actuation switch and battery compartment. Connected to the main housing via a probe guard portion is a controlled-depth temperature sensing probe which can be fully inserted into the anal canal without concern for over-insertion. The probe guard portion, which may be formed of flexible material, is adapted such that its thickness gradually increases proximate the main housing and serves to slow down the entry of the probe within the anal canal. Finally, the rectal thermometer includes a holder having a proximal end for covering the housing and a distal end for covering the probe.

Abstract: A temperature sensor includes a plurality of rectangular shaped amorphous magnetic alloy strips connected magnetically, wherein at least one of the strips has a predetermined ferromagnetic Curie temperature, and another strip has a magnetic permeability well exceeding 2,000. The temperature sensor may be used in a related remote temperature sensing method wherein the sensor is interrogated by a magnetic field and the temperature sensor's response signal is detected electromagnetically.

Abstract: A sensor configuration (1) for measuring the temperature of a surface, in particular of a screen (2), comprises a temperature sensor (3) which is disposed on a circuit board (4) and is positioned in the area of a front face (4?) of the circuit board (4) in the vicinity of the surface to be measured, and a further circuit board (6). The circuit boards (4) and (6) are connected by means of at least two connecting elements (5), at least one of which is designed in a resilient fashion.

Abstract: An overheat detecting circuit according to an embodiment of the invention includes: a current source for generating a constant current; an overheat detecting element unit that operates with a first current generated in accordance with the constant current and generates a first voltage based on a semiconductor substrate temperature; and a detecting circuit unit that operates a second current generated in accordance with the constant current, and generates a second voltage corresponding to a predetermined semiconductor substrate temperature to detect overheating based on a voltage difference between the first voltage and a reference voltage and a voltage difference between the second voltage and the reference voltage.

Abstract: A temperature measuring and identification (TMID) device obtains identification information and temperature information of a connected device having a temperature sensing circuit (TSC). The TSC includes a temperature sensing element (TSE) connected in parallel with a voltage clamping network (VCN) that limits the voltage across the TSE to an identification voltage within an identification voltage range when the voltage is greater than or equal to a lower voltage of the identification voltage range. When a voltage below the lower range is applied to the TSC, the VCN appears as an open circuit and the resistance of the TSC corresponds to temperature. A translation circuit within the TMID shifts TSC voltages within the identification voltage range to a normalization voltage range. Accordingly, voltages corresponding to temperature as well as voltages corresponding to identification are within the normalization voltage range.

Abstract: Provided is a temperature detection circuit in which an erroneous operation which may be caused at the time of activation of a power supply can be prevented. While an output voltage of a temperature sensor circuit (200) and a reference voltage of a reference voltage circuit (300) are insufficient after the activation of the power supply, an output terminal (700) and a positive power supply terminal (500) are short-circuited with each other by an erroneous operation preventing circuit (100) provided between the output terminal (700) and the positive power supply terminal (500) to prevent the erroneous operation of the temperature detection circuit.

Abstract: A temperature sensor with a reduced number of components is provided. In the temperature sensor (10) in accordance with the present invention, a cap part (44A) of a sensor cover (44) covers an opening (14) of a holder (12) as a whole, whereby water droplets and the like are prevented from entering between the holder (12) and a filler resin part (42). A neck part (44B) of the sensor cover (44) keeps a harness pair (34A, 34B) from breaking by bending in excess. Both of the cap part (44A) and neck part (44B) are a part of the sensor cover (44) and are integrated together. The number of components in the temperature sensor (10) employing such a sensor cover (44) is smaller than that in a temperature sensor (50) in which a cap and a lead drawing member are separate from each other.

Abstract: A function indicator for a dual temperature sensor, which indicates the falling off of the sensor from the skin surface (4) of a patient. An evaluating device (2) determines the body temperature from a first measured temperature value (TA) and determines the contact of the dual temperature sensor (1) with the skin surface (4) by comparison of the measured temperature values TA and TB.

Abstract: A clinical thermometer generally comprises an outer case, a flexible probe stem, a sensor cap, an inner base, an electronic processor, and a temperature sensor. The flexible probe stem has a front junction having several grooves. The inner base, which is made of a rigid material, is embedded into the front junction to almost stuff up its inside to provide it with sufficient strength for tight, secure connection with the sensor cap and make the sensor cap not easy to fall apart.

Abstract: A device and method for determining a thermal absorption of a part of an integrated circuit (IC) are provided. A specially designed ring oscillator including a non-silicided poly-silicon resistor is used for the determination. The parameters of the ring oscillator are designed/tuned so that a delay of the ring oscillator varies predominantly with a variation in a resistance of the non-silicided poly-silicon resistor. The dimensions of the non-silicided poly-silicon resistor are large enough so that the resistance of the non-silicided poly-silicon resistor is immune to the small process variations of the poly-silicon length and width. The resistance of the non-silicided poly-silicon resistor varies with the thermal absorption of the part of the IC. As such, the thermal absorption of the part of the IC may be determined based on the delay of the ring oscillator.

Abstract: A double temperature sensor is provided for measuring a near-surface temperature of the ambient air and the temperature of the skin surface (9). A heat flux insulation block (4) is made of an insulation material in one piece as a housing. Two temperature sensor elements (2, 3) with respective electric connections (6) belonging to them are arranged in the heat flux insulation block (4) one on top of another at spaced locations from one another and near the surface.

Abstract: A temperature sensor circuit comprises a first monitor voltage generation circuit that generates a first monitor voltage with a characteristic that changes with respect to temperature; a second monitor voltage generation circuit that generates a second monitor voltage with a characteristic that changes by a variation amount different from the first monitor voltage with respect to the temperature; and a differential amplifier circuit, to which the first and second monitor voltages are inputted and that outputs the result of comparing the two voltages. Further, the differential amplifier circuit of the temperature sensor circuit is capable of switching to a first connection state, which outputs the comparison result, and to a second connection state, which outputs an offset monitor voltage that is rendered by adding the offset voltage of the differential amplifier circuit to the first or second monitor voltage or subtracting the offset voltage therefrom.

Abstract: A temperature measuring device includes a local terminal and a measuring element installed at a predetermined distance from the local terminal. The local terminal includes a first measuring unit for measuring a first human body temperature, a signal processing unit for receiving and converting the first human body temperature, a display unit coupled to the signal processing unit for displaying the converted first human body temperature, and a first interface unit coupled to the signal processing unit.

Abstract: Disclosed is a design structure for an improved on-chip temperature sensing circuit, based on bolometry, which provides self calibration of the on-chip temperature sensors for ideality and an associated method of sensing temperature at a specific on-chip location. The circuit comprises a temperature sensor, an identical reference sensor with a thermally coupled heater and a comparator. The comparator is adapted to receive and compare the outputs from both the temperature and reference sensors and to drive the heater with current until the outputs match. Based on the current forced into the heater, the temperature rise of the reference sensor can be calculated, which in this state, is equal to that of the temperature sensor.

Abstract: A temperature invariant reference voltage and a temperature variant physical quantity, such as a voltage or current, are generated. The temperature variant physical quantity changes in response to a temperature of the integrated circuit. A temperature sensor circuit generates a voltage that is linearly dependent on the temperature. A level generator circuit generates 2n?1 voltage levels from the reference voltage. A comparator circuit, such as an analog-to-digital circuit, compares the voltage from the temperature sensor to the 2n?1 voltage levels to determine which level is closest. An n-bit digital output of the resulting level is proportional to the temperature of the integrated circuit.

Abstract: The present invention is a thermometer assembly adapted to be utilized to sense the temperature of a material within a container, such as a food item heating or cooling container. The assembly includes a spout connected to the container, a closure releasably engageable with the spout, and a temperature sensing element engaged with the closure. The closure and spout allow a food item to be inserted into and withdrawn from the container after preparation, while the temperature sensing element, when engaged with the closure, senses the temperature of the food item within the container and emits both visible and audible signals regarding the temperature of the food item.

Abstract: An electromechanical temperature detection device for a cooking appliance comprises a first rod-shaped sensor part and a second tubular-shaped sensor part. The first sensor part and the second sensor part are made from materials having different thermal expansion coefficients. The first sensor part is positioned inside the second sensor part. An end area of the first sensor part is connected to the second sensor part in the end area of the second sensor part and the opposite end area of the first sensor part is connected to a switching device. The second sensor part consists of a sheet metal stamped part which is embodied along a longitudinal axis such that it surrounds a longitudinal area in a tubular like manner with a first sensor part positioned inside the tubular part.

Abstract: A device includes a current source circuit to separately provide a first current and a second current and a thermal detection device coupleable to the output of the current source circuit. The device further includes a voltage detection circuit to provide a first indicator of a first voltage representative of a voltage at the thermal detection device in response to the second current and a second indicator of a second voltage representative of a voltage difference between the voltage at the thermal detection device in response to the second current and a voltage at the voltage detection device in response to the first current. The device further includes a temperature detection circuit to provide an over-temperature indicator based on the first indicator and the second indicator, wherein an operation of a circuit component of the device can be adjusted based on the over-temperature indicator.

Abstract: An electronic thermometer is configured for selectable predictive modes based upon the same predictive algorithm. A mode selector is adapted for user selection between several modes of operation of the thermometer. Each mode of operation utilizes the same predictive algorithm for estimating the temperature of the subject before the thermometer reaches full equilibrium. Different modes offer users a selection for striking the appropriate balance between response time and precision, based upon user preferences and needs.

Abstract: An RTD measurement device including a mechanism for automatic selection of a 3-wire or 4-wire configuration mode of operation. The RTD measurement device may include detection circuitry to detect whether an RTD connected to the RTD measurement device via a plurality of wire connections includes a 3-wire configuration or a 4-wire configuration. The RTD measurement device may include processing circuitry to process one or more readings from the RTD. If a 3-wire configuration is detected, the detection circuitry may automatically configure the processing circuitry to operate in a 3-wire configuration mode. If a 4-wire configuration is detected, the detection circuitry may automatically configure the processing circuitry to operate in a 4-wire configuration mode.

Abstract: An apparatus for temperature sensing is disclosed that includes a sensor tube and a cable assembly connected to and extending from said sensor tube wherein said cable assembly communicates electrically with the sensor tube for temperature sensing operations thereof. An O-ring component can be selected based on an inner diameter of said sensor tube and an outer diameter of said cable assembly, wherein said o-ring component is crimped in order to seal and protect said sensor tube from de-alignment and misplacement and located co-axial to said sensor tube and said cable assembly, thereby providing an enhanced mechanical strength and prevention against leakage or ingress of moisture from or to said sensor tube.

Abstract: A probe for use in sensing body temperature includes a longitudinally elongated tubular member having a wall defining a hollow interior, a distal end having a closed tip, and a temperature sensing element mounted in the tip producing a signal indicative of the temperature of the tip. A lighted indicia is provided by one or more light passages disposed in the wall of the tubular member and a light emitting device is disposed in operative association therewith for illuminating the light transmissive indicia from interiorly of the tubular member. The lighted indicia is disposed at a selected distance longitudinally inwardly of the end of the tip portion of the probe commensurate with the desired depth of rectal insertion during use of the probe in rectal application. The region in front of the probe may be illuminated by light passing through a light passage in the probe tip.

Abstract: A clinical thermometer equipped with function of reminding timely medication-taking includes a clinical thermometer that has a control unit which has a circuit board. The circuit board has a switch, input button keys, a buzzer and a display unit exposed on the clinical thermometer to display measured body temperature. The clinical thermometer also provides a ringer function. The clinical thermometer further has a plurality of housing portions on one end to hold medication. Aside from measuring the body temperature, it can also hold the medication and remind users to take the medications timely.

Abstract: One embodiment of the invention relates to a circuit for over-stress protection. The circuit includes a temperature rate sensor configured to monitor the temperature of a semiconductor device during a first state. The circuit is further configured to selectively switch the semiconductor device from the first state to a second state if the temperature increases at a rate that has a predetermined relationship with a temperature rate function. Other methods and systems are also disclosed.

Abstract: A thermometer includes a tip member with a thermal contact surface and a first thermal sensor disposed therein for sensing the temperature thereof and producing a first temperature signal. A probe member secured to the tip member includes a front end portion with a thermal compensation point and a second thermal sensor is disposed within the front end portion for sensing the temperature of the thermal compensation point and producing a second temperature signal. A processing unit, disposed within the probe member for receiving the first and second temperature signal, selects a thermal compensation value corresponding to the second temperature signal at a rate of temperature change of the first temperature signal lower than a predetermined value. The thermal compensation value is adapted to compensate the first temperature signal thereby producing an estimated temperature value. And a display unit displays a temperature reading based on the estimated temperature value.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the invention are temperature probes that have an outer sheathing that contains a plurality of electronic temperature sensors disposed to measure temperature at distinct portions of the probe. Uses of such probes include measuring temperature profiles of objects during cooking or grilling.

Abstract: Temperature states of a clinical thermometer body and an environment are estimated by temperatures measured by a first temperature sensor integrally formed together with an infrared sensor arranged to the distal end of a probe and a second temperature sensor arranged on the bottom side of a probe holder, and processes suitable for the respective temperature states are performed. An estimation error or the reliability of an estimation value is calculated by the temperatures to notify a user of the estimation error or the reliability by an LCD or the like.

Abstract: To provide a temperature detection circuit and a semiconductor device capable of accurately detecting temperatures. A temperature detection circuit 10 includes a group of diodes 11 connected in series, a constant current source I1 connected to the group of diodes 11, a BGR circuit 13, an amplifier 14 for amplifying the BGR voltage, an adder 12 for subtracting a comparison voltage VD generated by the group of diodes 11 from a reference voltage serving as an output of the amplifier 14, a voltage current converter 15 for converting the output voltage of the adder 12 into the current, and a resistor R2 for converting its output current into the voltage. The reference voltage VA2 is a BGR voltage VBGR amplified by the same voltage as the comparison voltage VD at a predetermined temperature T1.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses to measure temperatures of integrated circuits are disclosed. New circuit arrangements for measuring temperature using various types of integrated circuit sensor elements are discussed. Embodiments comprise methods and apparatuses arranged to measure temperature based upon current leakage rates of different integrated circuit sensor elements. The methods and apparatuses generally involve using a pulse module to generate a charge for the integrated circuit elements. In these method and apparatus embodiments, one or more elements form a decay module to sense when the voltage decays to a threshold value. The method and apparatus embodiments may also have a module to calculate or infer a temperature from the rate of the voltage decay.

Abstract: A temperature measurement system is provided to measure temperatures using temperature sensors. The temperature measurement system may include a controller having a plurality of address lines, a sensor configured to provide a plurality of inputs, and a connector configured to accept the inputs from the sensor. The temperature measurement system may also include a first multiplexer coupled with at least one input from the sensor and including a plurality of selector lines, and a second multiplexer coupled with one or more other inputs from the sensor and including a plurality of selector lines. The selector lines of the second multiplexer may be respectively coupled to the address lines of the controller.

Abstract: A temperature measuring device includes a temperature-responsive element that mechanically moves a first inductive assembly component relative to a second inductive assembly component in response to temperature changes. The movement of the first inductive assembly component relative to the second inductive assembly component generates a change in a local eddy current pattern that corresponds to the sensed temperature.

Abstract: A clinical thermometer generally comprises an outer case, a flexible probe stem, a sensor cap, an inner base, an electronic processor, and a temperature sensor. The flexible probe stem has a front junction having several grooves. The inner base, which is made of a rigid material, is embedded into the front junction to almost stuff up its inside to provide it with sufficient strength for tight, secure connection with the sensor cap and make the sensor cap not easy to fall apart.

Abstract: A conducting structure and an electronic clinical thermometer, wherein the conducting structure is provided on the measuring end of the clinical thermometer, and the measuring end has a recess, a temperature sensor and conducting wires fitted in the recess, and a contact member having a curved top and made of metallic conductive material and having a predetermined length embedded in the recess thereby providing the contact member with a large temperature sensing contact area but only with a small portion protruded out of the measuring end, and therefore enabling the thermometer to be fully in contact with a certain portion of the human body such as the armpit, preventing the thermometer from being broken, and achieving heat balance rapidly. The measuring end of the thermometer may be bent at a predetermined angle or the contact member may be arranged at either side of the measuring end as required.

Abstract: A body temperature detector is particularly suited to axillary temperature measurements of adults. The radiation sensor views a target surface area of the body and electronics compute an internal temperature of the body as a function of ambient temperature and sensed surface temperature. The function includes a weighted difference of surface temperature and ambient temperature, the weighting being varied with target temperature to account for varying perfusion rate. Preferably, the coefficient varies from a normal of about 0.13 through a range to include 0.09. The ambient temperature used in the function is assumed at about 80° F. but modified with detector temperature weighted by 20%.

Abstract: A deflectable probe for use in a thermometer. The deflectable probe is constituted by a bendable probe body and a hollow tip member secured thereto. Furthermore, a deflectable member includes a main portion disposed in the bendable probe body. When the bendable probe body is subjected to a force, deformation of the main portion occurs. In particular, the deformation cannot be undone by a return force from the bendable probe body when the applied force is removed, so that the bendable probe body is sustained in a bent form. A space is formed between the hollow pipe and the main portion of the deflectable member for deformation of the main portion to prevent the deflectable member being easily pushed into the hollow cavity and avoid the lead wires being easily cut off.

Abstract: Techniques for preventing an integrated circuit (IC) from overheating are described herein. According to one embodiment, an exemplary process includes detecting whether a temperature of an integrated circuit (IC) exceeds a threshold independent of an operating state of the IC, and removing at least a portion of a power from the IC if the temperature of the IC exceeds the threshold. Other methods and apparatuses are also described.

Abstract: Small, low-cost wireless temperature sensors (26,64,96) are provided for sensing the temperature of an object (44). The temperature sensors (26,64,96) preferably include a plurality of individual, magnetically susceptible temperature sensor elements (28-34,66,92), as well as optional magnetic field-responsive data elements (38,40,20) adapted for attachment to object (44) or to a substrate (82) in turn attached to object (44). The temperature sensor elements (28-34,66,92) preferably have magnetic bodies (22,70) exhibiting a re-magnetization response under the influence of an applied alternating magnetic field, which is different below and above a set point temperature, normally the Curie temperature of the magnetic body (22) or an adjacent sheath (74,94).