Standoff temperature measurement for first responders
US11326960B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 9, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 10, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01K2217/00
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments relate generally to systems and methods for determining the temperature of an object or surface near a user, such as a firefighter, in potentially dangerous conditions. A temperature sensor configured to be attached to a personal protection equipment may comprise a standoff temperature sensor element configured to detect the temperature of a nearby object or surface; a microcontroller configured to receive sensor data from the standoff temperature sensor element and determine the sensed temperature; an indicator configured to be activated by the microcontroller when the sensed temperature is higher than a predefined threshold; and an attachment element configured to attach the sensor to a personal protection equipment worn by a user.
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