Temperature Detection Circuit Using Charging Rate Timing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing body temperature detection methods struggle to achieve both high speed and accuracy simultaneously, as mercury meters output values slowly and electronic probes have low precision.

Innovation Solution

A temperature detection circuit comprising a charging module, a temperature detection module, a timing module, and a processing module, where the temperature detection module charges the charging module based on detected temperature, the timing module determines the charging rate and generates a time signal, and the processing module determines a target temperature value.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a mercury meter is used for body temperature detection, then the device is simple and reliable, but the output speed is slow

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection reliabilityVSAvoidoutput speed
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSSpeed

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical mercury meter system with an electronic detection system comprising a temperature detection module, charging module, timing module, and processing module. This substitution eliminates the slow mechanical response of mercury meters while maintaining detection reliability through electronic signal processing and timing-based temperature determination.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Speed

If an electronic probe is used for body temperature detection, then the output speed is fast, but the precision is low

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoutput speedVSAvoiddetection precision
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the timing module continuously monitors the charging rate of the charging module, and the processing module adjusts the temperature determination based on the detected charging rate. This feedback loop ensures high precision by dynamically correcting for variations in charging characteristics, while maintaining fast output speed through electronic processing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the simple electronic probe with a sophisticated electronic detection system that uses timing-based measurement and charging rate analysis. This substitution provides both fast electronic response and high precision through multiple processing stages including voltage detection, timing measurement, and temperature calculation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Productivity

If a fast-response temperature detection system is implemented, then the output speed is high, but the precision cannot be guaranteed

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection speedVSAvoidtemperature precision
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses feedback from the timing module that detects the charging rate to continuously adjust and refine the temperature measurement. The processing module receives both the timing information and charging rate data, using this feedback to calculate an accurate temperature value that maintains precision even with fast response times.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces the charging module as an intermediary between the temperature detection module and the timing module. This intermediary converts temperature variations into charging rate variations, which are then measured by the timing module. This intermediary mechanism enables both fast response and high precision by providing a measurable parameter that reflects temperature accurately.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

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

The solution enables rapid and accurate temperature detection by ensuring the charging rate quickly reflects the detected temperature, allowing for precise matching of the target temperature value.

Implementation Method 1

the temperature detection module is configured to charge the charging module based on a detected temperature

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectTemperature-sensitive resistor effect: Thermistor

Implementation Method 2

the timing module is configured to detect the voltage of the charging module to determine a charging rate of the temperature detection module

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectVoltage detection: Ohm's Law

Data Source

PatentUS20250130119A1Temperature detection circuit and method, electronic device, and computer-readable storage medium
Publication Date: 2025.04.24 LUXSHARE PRECISION IND SHENZHEN
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AI summary

The present application relates to a temperature detection circuit and method, an electronic device, and a computer-readable storage medium. The temperature detection circuit includes: a temperature detection module, configured to charge a charging module based on a detected temperature; a timing module, configured to detect the voltage of the charging module to determine a charging rate of the temperature detection module, generate a first time signal corresponding to the charging rate, and send the first time signal to the processing module; and a processing module, configured to determine a target temperature value through the first time signal. The temperature detection module is configured to charge the charging module based on the detected temperature, so that the charging rate can quickly reflect the detected temperature, which ensures the rate of temperature detection. Meanwhile, the charging rate can accurately match the target temperature value corresponding to the current temperature.