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Infrared thermometer capable of switching forehead temperature measurement mode and ear temperature measurement mode and switching method

US11105683B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 25, 2019
Grant dateAug 31, 2021
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Expiry dateMar 8, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01J5/24
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An infrared thermometer capable of switching a forehead temperature measurement mode and an ear temperature measurement mode and a switching method are disclosed. The infrared thermometer includes an infrared thermometer body and a forehead temperature measurement cover. The infrared thermometer body has a measuring probe and a printed circuit board. The printed circuit board is connected with a first electrical contact. The forehead temperature measurement cover has a thermistor and a second electrical contact. The forehead temperature measurement cover is detachably connected to the infrared thermometer body to selectively cover or expose the measuring probe for switching the forehead temperature measurement mode and the ear temperature measurement mode.

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