Abstract: The present disclosure provides computer-implemented methods, systems, and devices for improved skin temperature monitoring. Accurate estimates of skin and ambient temperature are generated based on determinations and comparisons of skin and internal device temperature sensor measurements contained on or within example devices. The estimates of skin and ambient temperature measurements facilitate monitoring skin and core temperature changes, detecting physiological events of a wearer of example devices, and determining when skin temperature changes are environmentally or physiologically induced.

Abstract: A personal proximity alert device and associated behavior modification system configured to monitor and/or detect a hand of a user or another person or object penetrating a personal protection zone around the facial area of the user and to alert users to such detected risks and/or to the presence of others approaching within a predetermined minimum socially safe distance to reduce the likelihood of accidentally transmitting viruses or other pathogens.

Abstract: A system and a method predict risk of diabetic foot ulcer by automatically recognizing and tracking physiological activities of a person using a smart textile that has a plurality of pressure sensors and a plurality of temperature sensors. Pressure data indicative of plantar pressure applied to each of the pressure sensors by the person is received from the smart textile. Temperature data indicative of plantar temperature at each of the temperature sensors is received from the smart textile. Plantar parameters are determined from the pressure and temperature data and plantar responses to activity of the person are determined from the plantar parameters. A risk of the person developing a foot ulcer is determined based upon the plantar parameters and the plantar responses.

Abstract: A device for measuring a body temperature includes an earbud configured for insertion into at least a portion of an ear canal of a user to thereby create a substantially sealed ear canal. A temperature sensing element is fixed to the earbud at a location in which the temperature sensing element is thermally coupled to air in the sealed ear canal when the earbud is at least partially inserted into the ear canal. The temperature sensing element has a temperature-dependent electrical characteristic. The temperature sensing element is in electrical communication with a circuit that is configured to determine a temperature of the air in the sealed ear canal of the user in response to the temperature-dependent electrical characteristic.

Abstract: Method for detecting thefts inside shops using at least one thermocamera comprising at least one data processing unit receiving at least one thermal image, comprising providing a controlled area of at least part of an image defined by a perimeter comprising at least one exit length and at least one payment interface length; electronically checking the exceeding value of predetermined minimum temperature of at least one pixel of said image; electronically associating said pixel with an object to be checked; plotting the path of said object by associating at the point in which said object exits from said exit length and/or calculating the crossing time of the object as time passed from said associating step to the moment in which said object exits from said exit length; and sending or activating an alarm signal as the path or the crossing time of said object meets a predetermined criterion.

Abstract: An otoscope comprising a handle portion and a head portion substantially tapering along its longitudinal axis, wherein the head portion has a proximal end adjacent to the handle portion and a smaller distal end configured to be introduced in an outer ear canal. The otoscope comprises an optical electronic imaging unit at the distal end of the head portion, especially at a distal tip of the head portion, wherein the electronic imaging unit exhibits at least one optical axis which is radially offset from the longitudinal axis, and wherein the distal end is configured for accommodating the electronic imaging unit in such a way that the radial offset can be maximum with respect to the diameter of the distal end.

Abstract: Systems and methods for prompting a user to perform an exercise and monitoring the exercise are provided. Multiple independent sensors or sensor systems may be used to calculate energy expenditure. Various criteria may be used to manually or automatically select the independent sensor or sensor system or combination that will be used with the energy expenditure calculations.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are disclosed herein of temperature measuring devices. In an exemplary embodiment, a temperature measuring device includes a temperature sensing means, at least two reference voltage sources, and a reference voltage selection means for selecting one reference voltage source from the at least two reference voltage sources to generate a reference voltage output. The temperature measuring device also includes an A/D converter for converting an analog signal output by the temperature sensing means to a digital signal based on the reference voltage output. The temperature measuring device further includes a temperature calculation means for calculating a temperature to be measured based on the digital signal output by the A/D converter.

Abstract: A temperature determination apparatus includes a signal detection section having an A/D input port, a thermistor that is connected to the A/D input port and outputs an analog signal to the A/D input port, and a switch section that shifts a level of the analog signal to a low level. The signal detection section determines that a control signal having a priority higher than that of an output detection process of the thermistor is generated when it is detected that the analog signal to be input to the A/D input port is in the low level.

Abstract: The present invention is comprised generally of a core body thermometer probe; a means to record temperature data from probe; a timing mechanism; a means to record time data from timing mechanism; a means to correlate recorded time and temperature data; a non-volatile memory unit to store correlated time and temperature data; and a power source and a method of use to determine time of death of a biological organism.

Abstract: The portable infrared ear thermometer accessory combines a body temperature measuring tool with a mobile device to measure, store, and send the body temperature of the user. The portable infrared ear thermometer device attaches to a mobile device, wired or wirelessly, to display the body temperature of the user, which is measured through the portable infrared ear thermometer attachment. The body temperature is displayed as a digital number on the mobile device through the corresponding software application as well as on the infrared ear thermometer device. The software application shows the user their body temperature in comparison with the normal body temperature range specific to that user's age; which is found by inspecting the user's date and using algorithms to calculate this range.

Abstract: A temperature measurement device includes a temperature measurement part, a calculation part, and a control part for controlling the operation of the temperature measurement part and the calculation part; wherein the temperature measurement part has a substrate having a first surface as a contact surface with a measured body, and a second surface as an environment-side surface which is opposite the first surface; a first temperature sensor; a second temperature sensor; and an environment temperature acquiring part; and the first temperature sensor and the second temperature sensor measure a first temperature and a second temperature a plurality of times under conditions in which a third temperature varies; and the calculation part calculates a deep temperature in a deep part of the measured body, on the basis of a deep temperature calculation equation, by using the measured temperatures.

Abstract: According to one aspect, a portable electronic device having a heat generating component, a thermal sensor, an energy storage device for powering the portable electronic device, a thermal element thermally coupled to the heat generating component, the energy storage device, and the thermal sensor. The thermal element is sized and shaped so that heat generated by the heat generating component flows through the thermal element towards the thermal sensor and interacts with the energy storage device. The thermal sensor is used to monitor a thermal profile for the thermal element, and the monitored thermal profile is compared with an expected thermal profile to determine if the integrity of the portable electronic device has been compromised.

Abstract: A system, device and method monitoring whether a core temperature of a warm-blooded pet animal is within a normal range for the pet animal comprises a sensing assembly including (i) a skin temperature sensor positioned such that a sensing surface of the skin temperature sensor faces the animal, the skin temperature sensor configured to produce a skin temperature output, (ii) an ambient temperature sensor spaced away from the animal and configured to produce an ambient temperature output, and (iii) an accelerometer for sensing an acceleration of the pet animal and producing an acceleration output; and a processor for receiving the outputs, calculating an activity level from the acceleration data and determining whether the core temperature of the pet animal is within the normal range based on a pre-defined function relating the skin temperature TS, the ambient temperature TA, and the activity level of the pet animal.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for providing a real time, radial exhaust temperature distribution in a gas turbine to improve the understanding of exhaust gas temperature in a manner similar to installing production rakes. The thermocouples are installed along the exhaust frame strut skins at a number of radial positions. The data from the thermocouples along each of the struts is used to produce a normalized radial profile of the turbine exhaust temperature. The existing turbine station instrumentation is then used to expand the normalized profile into an actual profile of the turbine exhaust temperature. The calculations/transfer functions for temperatures are obtained from data collected during performance testing with full rakes. This profile is integrated to determine a bulk Tx to improve gas turbine controls including model-based controls or corrected parameter controls (MBC/CPC) controls, or specific radial temperatures are used, to provide protective action for bucket platforms, or other turbine components.

Abstract: An apparatus as provided for measuring acceleration of a person's head or other object. The apparatus comprises a sensor for sensing acceleration and a controller for controlling recording of data resulting from the sensed acceleration due to an explosive force. The controller is adapted to determine whether or not to enable recording of the data based on the sensed acceleration. A data receiver is provided to receive the sensed acceleration data from the sensing means, and requires electrical power to enable data to be received thereby. The controller controls electrical power to the receiver so that if the sensed acceleration reaches or exceeds a predetermined value, electrical power to the data receiver is enabled. The recorded acceleration data may be used for injury analysis.

Abstract: A temperature measurement device includes a temperature measurement part, a heat insulator, and a calculation part. The temperature measurement part is disposed among the heat insulator and has a substrate as a heating medium having a first surface as a contact surface configured to contact a measured body, a first temperature sensor configured to measure, as a first temperature, the temperature at a first measurement point of the substrate, and a second temperature sensor for measuring, as a second temperature, the temperature at a second measurement point different from the first measurement point of the substrate. The first measurement point and the second measurement point are positioned on an external surface of the substrate or inside of the substrate. The calculation part calculates a deep temperature in a deep part of the measured body distant from the first surface on the basis of the first temperature and the second temperature.

Abstract: A method of detecting an abnormal environmental operating condition of an element embedded in an apparatus. The element is able to communicate with a telecommunications network. The method includes cyclically measuring at least one environmental operating parameter of the element, detecting that the element is operating for an excessive duration in at least one reference operating span and transmitting an alert message to the telecommunications network if the element has operated for an excessive duration in the reference operating span.

Abstract: An exemplary system, method and computer-accessible medium for constructing information regarding a distribution of thermal properties of an objects), can be provided. For example, data related to a temperature of the object(s) can be received at multiple points in time and space at which a portion(s) of the object(s) is heated or cooled. The information can be constructed using the data based on a bio-heat equation.

Abstract: A temperature measurement device 100 includes: a first temperature sensor 11 and a second temperature sensor 12 that are provided at different positions in a base portion 100 that is in contact with a measurement subject; and a computation processing unit 300 configured to calculate a temperature of the measurement subject by using temperatures detected by the first temperature sensor 11 and the second temperature sensor 12.

Abstract: A weightless scale system provides a selectable display of actual or differential measurements of body composition factors and has a scrollable calendar whereby a user can select any reference date back to the initial use of the weightless scale system for the one or more differential measurements selectable by the user. Body composition factors include body weight, body mass, body muscle, % water, height and a photographic capability for recording a selectable picture range of the user. The weightless scale system can be used with a single or dual display screens. Certain body composition factors can selectably be measured for a user's whole body or for a specific body part. Methods are described for setup and use of the weightless scale system. Wireless network weightless scale systems are also described for use of the weightless scale system in local and wide area networks and with the Internet.

Abstract: An electronic thermometer capable of displaying temperature by picture includes a body, a micro-controller, a display screen and a temperature-sensing element. The body has a measurement portion. The micro-controller is disposed in the body. The display screen is combined in the body. The temperature-sensing element is provided in the measurement portion and electrically connected to the micro-controller. A temperature signal sensed by the temperature-sensing element is transmitted to the micro-controller. The micro-controller converts the temperature signal into a temperature value comprising a measured integer value and a measured decimal value. The micro-controller converts the measured decimal value into a picture. The display screen is configured to display the measured integer value and the picture. The present invention further provides a method for displaying temperature measured by an electronic thermometer by picture.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for per-node thermal control of processing nodes is disclosed. The apparatus includes a plurality of processing nodes, and further includes a power management unit configured to set a first frequency limit for at least one of the plurality of processing nodes responsive to receiving an indication of a first detected temperature greater than a first temperature threshold, wherein the first detected temperature is associated with the one of the plurality of processing nodes. The power management unit is further configured to set a second frequency limit for each of the plurality of processing nodes responsive to receiving an indication of a second temperature greater than a second temperature threshold.

Abstract: The technology provides an external device for estimating a core body temperature of a human subject. The wrist monitor device includes a casing sized and shaped to fit onto a wrist of a human subject. The casing has a first face and a second face. In addition there is a cavity in the casing that houses a heat trap. The heat trap has an opening oriented to receive incoming thermal energy from the skin and a shell of a thermal-insulation material that has an inner thermal energy-reflective surface. Detected temperature data is compiled in a database and used to estimate whether an identified individual has a core body temperature indicative of a fever.

Abstract: The present invention relates to more accurate indication of fever. Temperature data from a large population of individuals are obtained and the temperature data are processed to determine a threshold, at a fever bump, above a normal range of distribution. The fever threshold, along with an individual's temperature, is used to indicate if the individual has a fever. Further, circadian information may be utilized to adjust the temperature data for an individual or the population of individuals.

Abstract: A thermometer includes a first surface temperature measurement unit; a first reference temperature measurement unit; a second surface temperature measurement unit; a second reference temperature measurement unit; a temperature correction unit that calculates a mounting positional difference between the first and second surface temperature measurement units from a measurement subject and a mounting positional difference between the first and second reference temperature measurement units from the measurement subject in terms of temperature differences that compensate for temperature dependence, thus correcting the first surface temperature and first reference temperature, or the second surface temperature and second reference temperature; and a core temperature calculation unit that calculates a core temperature of the measurement subject using the first surface temperature and first reference temperature or the second surface temperature and second reference temperature corrected by the temperature correction

Abstract: Methods for detection of heat-related symptoms can include use of a thermal sensor to obtain thermal data. Subsets of the thermal data can correspond with multiple subjects. The subsets can be compared to determine whether any of the subjects is a thermal outlier relative to the remaining subjects.

Abstract: A user obtains an individual's body temperature data and transmits the data to a medical monitor (e.g., a medical device) for display. Additional data includes a timestamp and location of the body temperature data. Once the data is transmitted, a user may view the medical monitor for a temperature reading. For example, a doctor may take a patient's temperature and the temperature reading is displayed on a medical monitor. The body temperature data of each patient is detected using a preferred temperature detector, such as a temporal artery thermometer using an arterial heat balance approach. After collecting an individual's body temperature data, the body temperature data can be transferred to a processor. By sending body temperature data for many individuals for a geographic region, the processor can identify a pattern (e.g., a pandemic) in the body temperature data.

Abstract: Thermometric apparatus includes one or more temperature sensors, which are configured to provide respective temperature-dependent readings at two or more locations on a surface in a vicinity of a sub-surface heat source. A processing unit is configured to process the readings from the two or more locations so as to determine a temperature of the sub-surface heat source.

Abstract: A physical activity data collection system may include one or more accelerometers configured to provide an output indicative of movements of an individual. The system may also include a controller configured to analyze information relating to the movements of the individual, based on the output of the one or more accelerometers; determine a physical activity type associated with the analyzed information; and store the determined physical activity type in a memory.

Abstract: A method for managing thermal condition of a thermal zone that includes multiple thermally controllable components include determining thermal relationship between the components and reducing temperature of a first component by reducing thermal dissipation of a second component.

Abstract: A user obtains an individual's body temperature data and transmits the data to a medical monitor (e.g., a medical device) for display. Additional data includes a timestamp and location of the body temperature data. Once the data is transmitted, a user may view the medical monitor for a temperature reading. For example, a doctor may take a patient's temperature and the temperature reading is displayed on a medical monitor. The body temperature data of each patient is detected using a preferred temperature detector, such as a temporal artery thermometer using an arterial heat balance approach. After collecting an individual's body temperature data, the body temperature data can be transferred to a processor. By sending body temperature data for many individuals for a geographic region, the processor can identify a pattern (e.g., a pandemic) in the body temperature data.

Abstract: A thermometer has temperature sensing tip, a processor taking temperature readings and determining a sensed temperature reading of the living being from the temperature sensing tip. The thermometer also includes a display and a backlight for lighting the display. The backlight is activated upon a command from the processor and the processor determines whether to activate the backlight based upon the temperature readings. The method embodiment can includes the steps of using the processor to monitor a temperature change indicated by a temperature sensing element. The processor then detects a temperature decrease and activates a first color light emitting element to backlight a display if the temperature decrease exceeds or equals a predetermined threshold. The thermometer is operable in one of a plurality of selectable operating modes, and the predetermined threshold is dependent upon the selected operating mode. For example, operating modes may depend on patient age range or measurement location.

Abstract: An exemplary method of determining location information includes sensing a temperature of an object or person in a sensing field of at least one temperature sensor at each of a plurality of measurement periods. A relationship between the sensed temperature at a first one of the measurement periods and the sensed temperature at a second, later one of the measurement periods is determined. A determination is made from the determined relationship whether the object or person moved relative to the temperature sensor during a time from the first one of the measurement periods to the second one of the measurement periods.

Abstract: A device for determining the body core temperature of a living being includes a first temperature sensor (15) for detecting the skin temperature T1, an insulator (11) for receiving the first temperature sensor (15), a second temperature sensor (17) in the insulator (11) for detecting a temperature T2 and a third temperature sensor (19), which is arranged opposite the first temperature sensor (15) at the insulator (11), for detecting a temperature T3 near the environment. Assuming a constant ratio of lateral heat fluxes ? at the insulator (11) between the temperature sensors (15, 17, 29), the body core temperature Tcore is determined by the relationship described by the formula T core = T 1 · [ 1 + k s k g ? ( 1 + 1 ? ) ] - T 2 · ( k s k g + k s + k t ? ? ? k g ) + T 3 · k t ? ? ? k g in which kg=heat transfer coefficient of the tissue and ks, kt=heat transfer coefficients of the insulator (11).

Abstract: A method of making a probe for an electronic thermometer includes positioning a flex circuit together with a probe shaft. Connecting a locating member to the probe shaft. The locating member comprises a resilient locator that is resiliently deformed by engagement with the flex circuit thereby to bias the flex circuit to a selected position. The biasing of the flex circuit by the resilient locator is independent of movement of the probe shaft.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to methods and devices for monitoring e.g., fatigue levels by measuring a subject's body core temperature. In one embodiment, microwave radiometry is used to measure such core temperature.

Abstract: Methods and systems for determining freshness of living creatures obtained from sea. In one embodiment, the present invention includes a container containing the living creatures, wherein the container has an outside surface that is transparent. The embodiment includes a non-contact infra-red thermometer placed outside the container used to detect body temperature of the living creatures from outside the container. In the embodiment, the system includes a camera physically attached to the thermometer, wherein the camera captures images of the living creatures in the container. Further, the system includes a set of rf readers and a set of rf emitters to detect the living creatures passing by.

Abstract: A device for measuring and displaying body parameters includes a sensor that generates a signal representing a detected body parameter, such as body fat, body water and weight, of an individual; a transmitter to wirelessly transmit the signal; a receiver to receiver and display the sensed measurements as well as a user's name, time, date and temperature. The invention also pertains a method for determining fitness comprising the steps of: inputting, data pertaining to one of date, time, an individual's name, and fitness statistics, sensing parameters of one or more of an a body fat, a body a water and a weight; recording sensed parameters and said data; and transmitting the sensed parameters and said data; receiving said sensed parameters and said data and a signal proportional to a temperature and displaying one or more of said sensed parameters, data and temperature on a portable display unit.

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: A method to analyze the spread of viral or bacterial infections in a population using remote thermal sensor data is disclosed. The method includes determining a body temperature of passengers traveling through a public transportation facility using a remote thermal sensor, storing the body temperatures of the passengers in a database, assigning at least one geographic characteristic to the stored body temperatures in the database, and comparing the body temperatures to a known normal body temperature of humans. In addition, the method includes generating an alert when the body temperatures of the passengers are above the normal body temperature to indicate an illness. The at least one geographic characteristic may be an origination location, destination location, or any combination thereof. The method also includes accessing flight information stored on a remote server, and correlating the flight information to the passengers.

Abstract: A system and method for providing continuous core temperature measurements through the use of non-movement inhibiting devices is disclosed. A user may wear a core temperature measuring device that constantly monitors and analyzes the user's core temperature measurements to identify any concerning trends. The monitoring may be done locally or through a base station. When a concerning trend is detected, the user and/or interested third parties may be alerted so that action can be taken to reverse the trend.

Abstract: A user obtains an individual's body temperature data and transmits the data to a medical monitor (e.g., a medical device) for display. Additional data includes a timestamp and location of the body temperature data. Once the data is transmitted, a user may view the medical monitor for a temperature reading. For example, a doctor may take a patient's temperature and the temperature reading is displayed on a medical monitor. The body temperature data of each patient is detected using a preferred temperature detector, such as a temporal artery thermometer using an arterial heat balance approach. After collecting an individual's body temperature data, the body temperature data can be transferred to a processor. By sending body temperature data for many individuals for a geographic region, the processor can identify a pattern (e.g., a pandemic) in the body temperature data.

Abstract: The invention includes a thermometer with a backlight and a method for lighting the backlight. The thermometer has temperature sensing tip, a processor taking temperature readings and determining a sensed temperature reading of the living being from the temperature sensing tip. The thermometer also includes a display and a backlight for lighting the display. The backlight is activated upon a command from the processor and the processor determines whether to activate the backlight based upon the temperature readings. The method embodiment can includes the steps of using the processor to monitor a temperature change indicated by a temperature sensing element. The processor then detects a temperature decrease and activates a first color light emitting element to backlight a display if the temperature decrease exceeds or equals a predetermined threshold. The thermometer is operable in one of a plurality of selectable operating modes, and the predetermined threshold is dependent upon the selected operating mode.

Abstract: A temperature measurement device includes a temperature measurement part, a calculation part, and a control part for controlling the operation of the temperature measurement part and the calculation part; wherein the temperature measurement part has a substrate having a first surface as a contact surface with a measured body, and a second surface as an environment-side surface which is opposite the first surface; a first temperature sensor; a second temperature sensor; and an environment temperature acquiring part; and the first temperature sensor and the second temperature sensor measure a first temperature and a second temperature a plurality of times under conditions in which a third temperature varies; and the calculation part calculates a deep temperature in a deep part of the measured body, on the basis of a deep temperature calculation equation, by using the measured temperatures.

Abstract: A user obtains an individual's body temperature data and transmits the data to a medical monitor (e.g., a medical device) for display. Additional data includes a timestamp and location of the body temperature data. Once the data is transmitted, a user may view the medical monitor for a temperature reading. For example, a doctor may take a patient's temperature and the temperature reading is displayed on a medical monitor. The body temperature data of each patient is detected using a preferred temperature detector, such as a temporal artery thermometer using an arterial heat balance approach. After collecting an individual's body temperature data, the body temperature data can be transferred to a processor. By sending body temperature data for many individuals for a geographic region, the processor can identify a pattern (e.g., a pandemic) in the body temperature data.

Abstract: Methods of estimating the temperature of a reaction site on a measurement strip in a blood glucose measuring devices are provided. In one embodiment, a method includes determining an activation initiation time, an activation duration time, a thermal magnitude and a temperature elevation for heat generating components within a device. The temperature elevation for each of the heat generating components is determined at least in part by an impulse response matrix [Xi], the activation initiation time, the activation duration time and the thermal magnitude for each of the heat generating components.

Abstract: A method for managing thermal condition of a thermal zone that includes multiple thermally controllable components include determining thermal relationship between the components and reducing temperature of a first component by reducing thermal dissipation of a second component.

Abstract: Methods and systems for detecting the presence of concealed objects that can be utilized at locations where conventional methods cannot be utilized are disclosed. One embodiment of the method of these teachings for detecting the presence of concealed objects uses thermal radiation of a body as a source of radiation. Other embodiments include portable and handheld systems, devices, methods, and apparatus to determine the presence of a concealed object.

Abstract: A method is provided for facilitating installation of one or more electronics racks within a data center. The method includes: placing a plurality of thermal simulators in the data center in a data center layout to establish a thermally simulated data center, each thermal simulator simulating at least one of airflow intake or heated airflow exhaust of a respective electronics rack of a plurality of electronics racks to be installed in the data center; monitoring temperature within the thermally simulated data center at multiple locations, and verifying the data center layout if measured temperatures are within respective acceptable temperature ranges for the data center when containing the plurality of electronics racks; and establishing the plurality of electronics racks within the data center using the verified data center layout, the establishing including at least one of reconfiguring or replacing each thermal simulator with a respective electronics rack.