GB2442537A - Wireless infant skin temperature monitoring device - Google Patents

Wireless infant skin temperature monitoring device Download PDF

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GB2442537A
GB2442537A GB0619771A GB0619771A GB2442537A GB 2442537 A GB2442537 A GB 2442537A GB 0619771 A GB0619771 A GB 0619771A GB 0619771 A GB0619771 A GB 0619771A GB 2442537 A GB2442537 A GB 2442537A
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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    • A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
    • A61B5/0002—Remote monitoring of patients using telemetry, e.g. transmission of vital signals via a communication network
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    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01K—MEASURING TEMPERATURE; MEASURING QUANTITY OF HEAT; THERMALLY-SENSITIVE ELEMENTS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • G01K13/00—Thermometers specially adapted for specific purposes
    • G01K13/20—Clinical contact thermometers for use with humans or animals
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    • A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
    • A61B5/01—Measuring temperature of body parts ; Diagnostic temperature sensing, e.g. for malignant or inflamed tissue
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    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01K—MEASURING TEMPERATURE; MEASURING QUANTITY OF HEAT; THERMALLY-SENSITIVE ELEMENTS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • G01K1/00—Details of thermometers not specially adapted for particular types of thermometer
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Abstract

The Wireless Skin Temperature monitoring device consists of two devices. The first device is an adjustable waterproof silicone arm band 3, worn on a baby's upper-arm, housing a temperature sensor 1, microprocessor, RF transmitter and power source 5 which will send the temperature data to the other device. Popper fixings 2, 4 are used to secure the band around the arm. The second device is a receiver device 7, also made from silicone 6 and worn on the wrist of a carer or parent, housing an RF Receiver, microprocessor, power source and LCD Module 7 displaying the temperature reading or digital time. When pre-defined temperatures are reached an alarm will sound and the LCD will change colour, blue for cold, red for hot. If extreme temperatures are reached the LCD display will flash the respective colour and will sound a louder more rapid alarm. The LCD will also display a wireless signal strength indicator and display the time. A wireless on / off reset button 8 is featured to switch off any alarm. A Time set button 9 is featured to set hour and minutes on the receiving device.

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Wireless Skin Temperature monitoring device is a new concept to constantly measure a baby's temperature in a silicone arm band worn by a baby on its upper-arm or any other suitable place. The device transmits the temperature data to an additional separate device It is primarily aimed at new born babies from 0 years to children of 3 years old but could be applied for use within a wider market for Adults of all ages Especially in the elderly, disabled and mentally ill.
First signs of illness can nearly always be indicated by a rise in body temperature.
Meningitis, Pneumonia, Cot Death and common viruses often display first symptom signs through temperature change within the human body This device system indicates these first signs to enable a carer to take further action, if necessary.
The primary purpose of this device system is to monitor a baby's temperature 24 hours a day and give a carer first signs of significant temperature change within a baby's body At a glance it can show a carer if a baby is too hot or too cold so that clothing, blankets or the atmosphere surrounding a baby can to be changed or medical advice can be sought.
This device system provides complete portability for use externally and internally within the home giving peace of mind; ease of use and a first indication for any carer that a baby maybe feverish or require medical attention The device doesn't disturb a baby in any way so monitoring can be undertaken without waking a baby Specification of the Wireless Skin Temperature monitoring device Two units are encompassed within the system: 1. An adjustable waterproof silicone arm band (3), worn on a baby's upper-arm, houses a temperature sensor, microprocessor, RF transmitter and power source (5) which will send the data to another device.
2. A Receiver device (6) also made from silicone worn on the wrist of a carer, houses an RF Receiver, microprocessor, an LCD Module (7) displaying the temperature reading and power source The LCD will also display a wireless signal strength indicator (13) and display the time (11).
The arm band (3) maybe attached to a baby's arm or any other suitable place using a popper fixing (2, 4) to secure a tight seal environment in order to achieve constant optimum skin contact for the temperature sensor (1) and avoid temperature fluctuations around the device.
The data received by the temperature sensor (1) will be amplified by a microprocessor and transmitted via a wireless RF transmitter to a receiving device (7) * The receiving device (7) will display the temperature data via a Liquid Crystal Display * This process is shown in Fig.5 *ISS * ** Parameters that will be set within the systems microprocessors and displayed on the LCD display are as follows: *.SS** * . Normal operation, Digital time is displayed. No LCD colour from 36.7 to 37.2 c.
If the temperature from the sensor detects 36.6 c or below then a constant Blue backlight is illuminated and time display is replaced by the temperature reading.
* **. A steady audible alarm is triggered to alert of the temperature drop : * If the temperature reaches 36.3 c then the LCD Blue backlight begins to flash and a * louder more frequent rapid audible alarm sounds, to indicate first signs of hyperthermia.
If the temperature from the sensor detects 37.3 or above then a constant Red backlight is illuminated and time display is replaced by the temperature reading A steady audible alarm is triggered to alert of the temperature nse.
If the temperature reaches 37.8 c then the LCD Red backlight begins to flash and a louder more frequent rapid audible alarm sounds to indicate first signs of a fever A reset button (8) on the receiving device is incorporated within the system to be pressed after an alert, in order to stop the audible alarm sounding and return the system to normal.
The system will only return to a normal state if the temperature sensor (1) on the ami band (3) is detecting a normal temperature, otherwise the alarm will not reset To over-ride this function the wireless functionality off/on button (8) will need to be pressed to disable the alarm. Pressing the same button again will attempt to reset the system This built in feature makes the carer attend to the baby on every alert to ensure baby is warm, comfortable and healthy.
A signal strength indicator bar (13) will be displayed on the LCD if switched on, to show how weak or strong a signal is transmithng from the remote arm band sensor device (3) A second button (9) on the receiver device will enable digital time setting to the correct hour and minute.
Both units are to be battery powered by small 3 volt fiat button batteries (not shown).
These will be replaced by cutting into the transmitting silicone arm band (3) and re-housing the components with a new mould to reinstate the device's waterproof feature.
The Receiving device will have a removable back plate (not shown) to access the battery.
Material: Silicone is to be used to house the components in both devices. Colour is to be an off translucent shade of white that is luminous on the silicone arm band to locate on the baby at night.
Silicone us not only safe for skin contact but waterproof, durable, can be moulded to any shape desired, it also comes in any colour of the spectrum. * ** * * * * ** * * ** *
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Diagram Ke Fig I shows an adjustable waterproof silicone band (3) using poppers to secure (2, 4) around the upper-arm, housing a Temperature sensor (1), microproceSsor, RF transmitter and power source (5) which will send the data to another device Fig.1 1 Temperature Sensor 2. Female popper to secure wrist band 3. Silicone wrist strap 4. Male popper to secure wrist band PCB board containing Power Source, RF Transmitter & Micro-processor Fig.2 1. Temperature Sensor 3. Silicone Strap 4 Male / Female poppers to secure wrist band Fig 3 shows a Receiver device also made from silicone (6), houses an RF Receiver, microprocessor, LCD Module and power source (7) displaying the temperature reading.
A wireless off / on reset button (8) is encompassed to switch off any alarm alert The LCD also works as a Digital time display and is set to the correct hour and minutes using button (9). Fig 3
6 Silicone wrist strap 7. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) 8. Reset button 9 Set button Fig 4 shows a LCD display (10). The time (11) will be shown digitally as the status of the system is normal The Temperature of the wireless arm band sensor (12) is displayed iri the top right-hand corner A signal strength indicator (13) can be cross-checked to ensure remote arm band sensor is transmithng. No signal bars indicate, no signal being received. Fig 4
10. Normal LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) 11. Time displayed 12. Temperature displayed *:*::* 13 Signal strength indicator . Fig 4.1 and 4.2 show how the LCD would change colour if an alert was present The LCD would change the respective colour and the time would be replaced with the temperature value in a larger numerical font. In Fig 4.2 it is showing the LCD flashing to indicate a : dangerous temperature has been reached.
Fig.4. I :. 14 LCD is backlit Red to denote temperature has risen above normal body temperature * : Fig.4.2 ***
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15. LCD backlit flashing Blue to denote temperature has fallen dangerously below normal body temperature

Claims (3)

  1. Claims: 1. A wireless skin temperature monitoring device that compnses
    of a silicone band' housing, a temperature sensor, microprocessor, RF transmitter and power source all mounted on a printed circuit board An additional separate second silicone band' device housing a RF Receiver, Microprocessor, LCD Display module and power source all mounted on a printed circuit board
  2. 2 A wireless skin temperature monitoring device that translates a temperature reading from a remote sensor band worn on the upper-arm and transmits the data via RF signal technology to a secondary device worn on an adult's wrist.
  3. 3. A wireless skin temperature monitonng device that according to claim 2 monitors temperature data and alerts via an LCD display on a separate receiving device 4 A wireless skin temperature monitonng device that according to claim 3 illuminates Red or Blue LCD backlight and sounds a steady low alarm if a pre-defined set temperature is reached.
    A wireless skin temperature monitonng device that according to claim 4, flashes either a Red LCD backlight for extreme hot temperatures or a Blue LCD backlight for extreme cold temperatures, simultaneously sounding a rapid loud frequent audible alarm 6 A wireless skin temperature monitonng device that according to claim 5 has a reset switch to disable/mute any alarm alert and reset the temperature monitoring system to normal 7 A wireless skin temperature monitoring device that according to claim 6 has a wireless on I off button.
    8 A wireless skin temperature monitoring device that according to claim 5 also tells normal digital time when not indicating a temperature alert on the LCD.
    9 A wireless skin temperature monitoring device that has a signal strength indicator bar within the LCD display.
    A wireless skin temperature monitoring device that is worn on the upper-arm and housed in a luminous silicone band, so that it can be located at night, if necessary.
    11 A wireless skin temperature monitoring receiver that is worn on the wrist and housed in a silicone casing.
    * *, 12. A wireless skin temperature monitoring device that doesn't disturb a baby in any way. * S * * ** * S5. * S S. S *
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