Core Temperature Estimation via Non-Peak Skin Scanning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for detecting core temperature are highly inaccurate due to noise in the measurement process, particularly when using peak temperature readings.
Innovation Solution
A computerized method that uses multiple temperature readings from a skin area covering at least one blood vessel, where a processor determines the core temperature by calculating an intermediate estimate and applying a correction function to compensate for inaccuracies, and considers factors such as age, gender, and skin color, with a temperature sensor embedded in a mobile phone that can scan without direct contact and is isolated from heat generated by the processor.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If peak temperature readings are used for core temperature detection, then the measurement process is simple, but the accuracy is highly inaccurate due to noise
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and removes the noisy peak temperature reading from the dataset, selecting instead readings that differ from the peak to avoid noise contamination while maintaining measurement simplicity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the selection criterion from peak temperature (maximum value) to non-peak temperature readings, and applies correction factors based on multiple parameters including age, gender, and skin color to improve accuracy
2Measurement precision
If multiple temperature readings are collected and correction functions are applied, then the core temperature accuracy is improved, but the measurement process complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal correction function that handles multiple factors (age, gender, skin color, reading position) in a single computational framework, improving accuracy without proportionally increasing complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically selects appropriate readings and applies corrections without requiring manual intervention or complex user decisions, maintaining ease of operation despite enhanced processing
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
This method provides more accurate core temperature measurements by ignoring noisy peak readings and applying correction factors, resulting in improved precision and reliability.
Implementation Method 1
infrared measurement devices that estimate the heat radiation that is radiated from a skin of the person
Data Source
AI summary
A computerized method for detecting a core temperature of a person, the method may include: receiving multiple temperature readings obtained by scanning a temperature sensor across a skin area of a person, the skin area covers at least one blood vessel, to provide multiple temperature readings; the multiple temperature readings include a peak temperature reading; and determining, by a processor, an estimate of the core temperature of the person in response to at least one temperature reading that differs from the peak temperature reading.