Noncontact thermometry systems and methods
US9750414B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 23, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49004
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of determining a temperature of a patient includes determining that a temperature measurement device is located within at least one of a distance range and an alignment range of a portion of a measurement site of the patient, providing an indication to a user of the device that the device is located within the at least one of the distance range and the alignment range, and determining, with the device, a first temperature of a first location on the portion of the measurement site without contacting the patient with the device. Such a method also includes determining, with the device, a second temperature of a second location on the portion of the measurement site without contacting the patient with the device, wherein the second location is different from the first location. Such a method further includes determining a third temperature of the patient based on the first and second temperatures.
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