ABTT Infrared Brain Temperature Sensing Without Contact
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for measuring brain temperature are inaccurate and invasive, prone to disease transmission, and influenced by emotional states, making it difficult to obtain precise and timely readings.
Innovation Solution
A non-contact sensing device configured to measure brain temperature through the Abreu brain thermal tunnel (ABTT) using infrared sensors, which captures thermal radiation from a specific area on the skin to calculate core body temperature, adjusting for surrounding temperatures to enhance accuracy.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If non-contact infrared sensing is used to measure brain temperature, then measurement precision and reliability are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The sensing device is divided into distinct functional modules: an infrared sensor for detecting thermal radiation, a processor for analyzing the detected signals and calculating temperature, and a display for presenting results. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently while maintaining overall system precision for measuring brain temperature through the ABTT terminus.
2Measurement precision
If invasive methods are used to measure brain temperature, then measurement precision may be improved, but harmful factors increase due to disease transmission risk
Solution Approach 1:
The invention uses the Abreu brain thermal tunnel (ABTT) terminus as an intermediary pathway that allows non-contact measurement of brain temperature through thermal radiation detection. The infrared sensor detects thermal energy emitted through this natural anatomical pathway, enabling precise temperature measurement without physical invasion or contact with internal brain structures, thereby eliminating disease transmission risks while maintaining measurement accuracy.
3Measurement precision
If contact-based temperature measurement is used, then measurement precision may be improved, but reliability decreases due to emotional state influence
Solution Approach 1:
The invention replaces mechanical contact-based temperature measurement systems with an optical/infrared detection system. The infrared sensor detects thermal radiation emitted through the ABTT terminus, converting thermal energy directly into electrical signals for temperature calculation. This substitution eliminates the need for physical contact that can be influenced by emotional states, providing more reliable and consistent brain temperature measurements while maintaining precision.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Provides precise, non-invasive, and rapid brain temperature measurements, reducing the risk of disease transmission and emotional interference, suitable for clinical and personal use.
Implementation Method 1
The sensing portion includes an infrared sensor positioned on the first end of the body portion. The sensing portion includes a free end and is configured to allow positioning of the free end to receive infrared energy from the ABTT terminus
Implementation Method 2
A non-contact sensing device configured to measure brain temperature through the Abreu brain thermal tunnel (ABTT) using infrared sensors, which captures thermal radiation from a specific area on the skin to calculate core body temperature
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AI summary
A medical device for the measurement of brain temperature data through the Abreu brain thermal tunnel (ABTT) is described. Brain temperature measurement is the key and universal indicator of both disease and health equally, and is the only vital sign that cannot be artificially changed by emotional states. Currently, brain temperature is difficult to measure. However, the present disclosure describes a device that readily locates the Abreu brain thermal tunnel, and is configured to provide a non-contact temperature reading of the brain. Embodiments of the disclosed device enable an individual to measure their own temperature and enable medical professionals to measure the temperature of others.