Smart Cooling Paste With Integrated Temperature Sensing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cooling systems for fever reduction in children do not provide real-time feedback on their effectiveness, requiring body temperature measurement with a thermometer to determine if the cooling is working.
Innovation Solution
A smart cooling system incorporating a temperature sensing module, touch display module, and control module that allows for real-time temperature monitoring and display, along with optional features like an alarm module for high temperatures, communication module for remote monitoring, and drugstore devices for controlled freshener injection into the gel layer.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If a traditional cooling system with gel layer is used for fever reduction, then cooling function is provided, but real-time monitoring of cooling effectiveness is not available
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the cooling gel layer with a temperature sensing module, touch display module, and control module into an integrated smart cooling system. The temperature sensing module is positioned to contact the forehead simultaneously with the gel layer, allowing the system to both cool and monitor temperature without requiring separate devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the temperature sensing module continuously monitors forehead temperature, the control module processes the temperature data, and the touch display module provides real-time visual feedback to users about cooling effectiveness. This closed-loop feedback system enables users to及时了解 (learn in timely manner) the cooling effect.
2Reliability
If temperature monitoring is added to the cooling system, then real-time feedback is achieved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs a multi-functional system where a single integrated device performs both cooling and temperature monitoring functions. The gel layer provides cooling while the integrated sensing and display modules provide monitoring, eliminating the need for separate thermometer and cooling device.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs self-monitoring of its cooling effectiveness through the integrated temperature sensing module that automatically measures and displays forehead temperature without requiring external measurement tools or manual intervention.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple functional modules are integrated into the cooling system, then comprehensive monitoring and control are achieved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the smart cooling system into distinct functional modules: cooling module (gel layer), sensing module (temperature detection), display module (touch interface), and control module (processing unit). Each module can be manufactured and tested independently before final assembly, simplifying the manufacturing process despite the system's multiple functions.
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
Enables continuous monitoring of forehead temperature during use, providing immediate feedback on cooling effectiveness and allowing for timely adjustments, enhancing user experience and treatment efficacy.
Implementation Method 1
absorbing the heat on the surface of the forehead and converting it into vapor, so as to reduce the temperature of the head of the children locally
Implementation Method 2
A sensing surface of the temperature sensing module and a surface of the gel layer away from the carrier are in a same plane, for sensing temperature of forehead
Data Source
AI summary
A smart cooling system is disclosed. The smart cooling system includes: a cooling system body and a temperature sensing module, a touch display module and a control module. The cooling system body includes a carrier and a gel layer located on the carrier. The temperature sensing module, the touch display module and the control module are fixed on the carrier. A sensing surface of the temperature sensing module and a surface of the gel layer away from the carrier are in a same plane, for sensing temperature of forehead. The control module is used for obtaining a sensed temperature and transmitting the sensed temperature to the touch display module. A screen of the touch display module is located on a surface of the carrier away from the gel layer.