Thermometer, electronic device having a thermometer, and method for measuring body temperature
AssigneeSeiko Epson Corporation
InventorsMasao Kuroda, Naoki Ishibashi, Yutaka Kobayashi
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AssigneeSeiko Epson Corporation
InventorsMasao Kuroda, Naoki Ishibashi, Yutaka Kobayashi
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A deep-area temperature calculating device 441 calculates the temperature Tcore of a deep area on the basis of a first body-surface temperature and second body-surface temperature from body-surface sensors 31A and 31B, and on the basis of a first intermediate temperature and second intermediate temperature from intermediate sensors 32A and 32B. Since the temperature Tcore of the deep area is determined from two body-surface temperatures and two intermediate temperatures, the temperature Tcore of the deep area can be calculated regardless of the heat resistance of the thermometer without making any assumptions regarding the heat resistance of the area that extends from the deep area of the human body to the body surface. Thereby, the temperature Tcore of the deep area can be calculated and the body temperature can be measured with high precision regardless of differences in the body type or contact with clothing or bedding.
A thermometer comprising:
A method for measuring body temperature in a deep area in an organism, comprising:
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