TWI276786B - Digital thermometer for measuring body temperature - Google Patents

Abstract

A digital thermometer with enhanced conformity to the anatomy, such as in and around the mouth of a human being. A non-linear probe has a temperature sensor at a first end adapted to be inserted into the mouth and under the tongue, and a downwardly disposed housing portion at the second end. An intermediate portion of the probe is shaped to rest on the lower lip and/or teeth. The probe is preferably integrally molded with the housing. The probe may also be flexible such that it may be bent into the desired non-linear configuration prior to use. Such a flexible probe may have an internal stiffener with a softer plastic overmold. A display component displays the measured temperature. Electronic circuitry receives a temperature signal from the temperature sensor, translates the signal into a value representative of the measured temperature, and provides the translated value to the display for displaying the temperature.

Description

1276786 玖, invention description: [Reciprocal reference of related patent application] This patent application is a part of the US non-transient application serial number 10/141429 application for the application of the serial number 1 / 141429 On May 8th, 2002, the application was filed with the title "R Digital Thermometer for Measuring Body Temperature". This case claims the entire interest of the application. [Technical Field of the Invention] The present invention generally relates to an electronic instrument for measuring the temperature of a human body, and more particularly to a digital thermometer having a dimensional consistency with a human body structure, particularly in and around the oral cavity. [Prior Art] Conventional mercury thermometers have been the standard instrument for measuring temperature for centuries and are well known. The structure of the mercury thermometer is a hollow glass rod with a mercury bubble attached to one end and a temperature scale along the glass rod. The usual method of use is to insert a mercury thermometer into the person's mouth for temperature measurement. Obviously, errors are generated when reading temperature values, so proper use of the thermometer and accurate readings requires careful and specialized expertise. From the patient's point of view, this thermometer is inconvenient to use because it must be contained under the tongue. In this respect, the rod of the thermometer should be inclined at an angle of 30 degrees to the horizontal for effective and precise operation. Many patients have a natural tendency to use a tooth to bite a thermometer. Since most people are overbite, the upper teeth protrude outward than the lower teeth. When the thermometer is inserted into the mouth, it is usually thrown at or near the lower teeth. Therefore, when the patient bites the thermometer, the tooth acts as a fulcrum to apply a rotational force to the thermometer. This rotational force pushes the thermometer down the tongue! 276786 Repels it, usually lifting it against the upper jaw, so that the thermometer is placed back under the tongue. In order to avoid this problem, some patients have the lower jaw protruding outward so that the lower teeth will protrude from the upper teeth. However, extending the lower jaw is unnatural and uncomfortable. An electronic thermometer simulating the linear structure of the mercury thermometer is thus produced. Usually there are digital displays on the electronic thermometer to assist in reading the measured temperature. The electronic thermometer also avoids the potential for mercury mercury outflows from mercury thermometers. The electronic thermometer has a temperature-sensitive tip at one end that can be inserted under the tongue. The other end of the rod that is linear in the middle opposite the sensing end is a larger body or fuselage. The enlarged body contains circuitry for converting the temperature signal from the sensing tip to the current measured temperature value. Usually, the body also has a display, such as a liquid crystal display type, for displaying the measured temperature. There is also a power source inside the body, such as a micro battery. This electronic thermometer with a digital display improves convenience and accuracy when reading, compared to a mercury thermometer with a linear scale. However, this linear electronic thermometer adds a large body to the detector terminal. These extra burdens and masses increase the internal torque, making it difficult for the patient to place the tip of the thermometer under the tongue. In this way, patients who are unaccustomed or uncomfortable when measuring temperature are very violent, such as children and the elderly. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides a digital thermometer with better balance performance that prevents the thermometer sensing tip from suddenly slipping out of the patient's tongue. The present invention also provides a digital thermometer that is more consistent with the human body structure, particularly within and around the oral cavity. The digital detector's electronic detector has an inductive tip at the end and a fuselage at the other end. The detector is non-linear and the middle is shaped to rest under the patient's tongue and/or in contact with the underlying tissue of the mouth: On: When measuring temperature, 'temperature sensing &amp; at the detector near the temperature sensing tip, Placed on the patient's tongue τ and in contact with the σ cavity underlying tissue. The body is placed under the mouth. Thus, in some embodiments, the entire digital thermometer is supported via a detector that rests on the lower or lower lip. According to other aspects of the present invention, the detector can be integrally molded to the body or part of the body. The detector can also be flexible so that it can be optimally shaped for the patient's mouth and (iv) to the desired non-linear configuration. Such an elastic detector may have an internal reinforcement 27, such as a single stranded copper wire or a string of elastic connectors, and a softer plastic molding material such that the detector maintains its curved shape. In a broad sense, the invention may be a non-line 14 suitable for insertion into the oral cavity. The tester can be connected to a machine (four) or connected via a conductor to a remote control box with a display. The main purpose of this ι明 is to provide a digital thermometer and a measure of the body's body. This method can make the temperature sensing tip more balanced in the correct position and improve the measurement accuracy, for example, under the patient's tongue. Another object of the present invention is to provide a digital thermometer that has a higher degree of conformity with the human body structure, especially around the mouth (four). Another object of the present invention is to provide, in some embodiments, a digital thermometer having a fuselage shape that is adapted to rest on a person's lower jaw so that the thermometer does not under the tongue when the patient is again/m. Repelling, on the contrary, 1276786 The body placed on the lower jaw can maintain the position of the digital thermometer under the tongue due to greater pressure. It is an object of another embodiment of the present invention to provide a resilient detector that can be bent in accordance with a selected configuration prior to insertion into a patient&apos;s mouth. Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a digital thermometer having a non-linear detector with a detector integrally molded with the housing. All of the above and other objects, advantages and features of the present invention will become apparent from the <RTIgt; [Embodiment] The drawings will be described in detail below. Referring first to the figure, a digital thermometer that is particularly suitable for measuring the temperature of the oral cavity is numbered 21. The digital thermometer 2 1 of the illustration includes a body 22, a temperature sensing tip 23, a detector 24 and a body 22 The display is that the switch 26 is manually operated to electrically actuate or turn off the digital thermometer 21. For example, the switch 26 can take the form of a button. As shown in Figure 6, the detector 24 has a front end 33 that is attached to the body 22, such as the rear of the fuselage = no. The temperature sensing end 23 is preferably made of a metal tip for better internal temperature sensor heat transfer, and the temperature sensor can be, for example, a thermistor. The intermediate portion 28 of the detector 24 traverses between the front end 23 and the terminal end 33, which portion is non-linear. For example, the part of the application can be oddly curved and can form an arc. Referring now to Figure 1 $, the intermediate portion 28 is formed into the oral cavity and/or conforms to the shape of the lower lip/or lower indentation. Of course, the detector 24 will change the size ratio of the appropriate 1276786 to accommodate small mouths, such as children's mouth. As shown in Figures 1 through 6, the end 33 of the detector 24 can be attached to the body 22. Thus generally the fuselage 22 is disposed below the detector 24 (including the intermediate portion 28 thereof). The combination of the detector 24 and the fuselage 22 can be described as an inverted J-shaped or "j-hook, shape. If such a type 1 structure is required, the temperature sensing end 23 is inserted into the mouth or under the tongue, the body Portions of 22 can rest on the patient's jaw. The present invention provides a configuration suitable for displaying the temperature at which the thermometer measures. In the illustrated embodiment, a front display 25 is provided, and the temperature record can also be displayed at other locations, such as on the side, Edge, top or bottom position. A remote display can also be provided using appropriate radio propagation techniques. As shown in Figures 1 and 5, the front of the fuselage 22 can be made as a fully flat or Z-sinked portion 27. The recessed portion 27 has A rectangular cutout area or window is provided for viewing from the display 25. The display 25 can be of the liquid crystal display type. It is preferred that the body 22 has a plurality of raised ribs for enhancing the friction of the temperature. Of course, the protruding ribs 29 can also be replaced with a concave ridge or the like, and the same can be achieved. As shown in FIGS. 2 to 6, the lunar surface of the casing &amp; ^ 2 is also the same. Processing into ribs or the like

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Figures 6 and 7 illustrate some of the internal details of the thermometer 21, including the detector 24. Preferably, the detector 24 has an inner member 34, 34 which may be formed of any suitable material, typically a polymer. For example, inner member 34 may be formed from a relatively hard grade of plastic material, such as p〇lycarb (10)ate, acrylomtnle butadiene styrene resin, or other polymer having the desired hardness and stiffness. The internal component 34 provides a suitable data transfer tool for transmitting temperature signals from the temperature sensing tip. For example, the internal components can be in the form of a pair of electrodes 35.

The electrode 形成 forms a current path from a temperature sensor (e.g., thermistor) inside the sensing tip 23 to an electronic circuit on the circuit board 36. The sub-circuit 38 converts the temperature signal from the temperature of the salty tears, the crying, and then the temperature signal to the measured temperature value and transmits the value to the display. Further information regarding the general execution steps of the electronic circuit 38 and the representative on the display 25 can be referred to the analysis of the flow chart of Figure 16 below. Preferably, the detectors 24 A &amp; ^ a are formed on the inner jaw member 34 by a flipping technique to form an outer member 3 6 . The outer portion is formed by a 12 1276786 compound which is softer than the inner member 34 . . These I compounds include polyvinyl chloride, silicone-polymer, styrene-butadiene elastomer, elastomer and similar polymers. These materials make the patient feel more comfortable and increase the friction to make it easier to stay in the desired position. Preferably, the detector 24 has a plurality of ribs 3 on its outer member 36, particularly in the portion of the detector 24 that contacts the patient's lips. For example, a plurality of ribs that are not circumferentially arranged. Generally, the height of the ribs ranges from 0.02 inches to 〇·ι〇 inches, or 〇 51 inches to 2 54 mm. The ribs 37 are used to assist the thermometer 21 in maintaining its position initially inserted into the mouth. _ The sensing tip will remain in contact with the sublingual tissue. Channels of similar size may also be indented in the detector 24, instead of providing similar functionality to the ribs 37. Continuing with reference to Figure 6, the terminal 4' of the detector 24 is at the opposite end of the sensing tip, 23, and enters the interior of the thermometer 21 through a hole 3$ in the rear of the fuselage. The terminal 41 can ensure that the body member 3 is in any suitable position. The illustrated embodiment employs a locating tip 42 to secure the terminal 41. With the use of such an attachment, the tip 42 can be tightly coupled to a correspondingly shaped depression or projection 43 on the rear portion 3 of the fuselage to ensure that the detector 24 is secured to the body 22. One feature of the present invention is that the shape of the detector 24 closely matches the structure of the body temperature measurement site. The detector 24 shown is well suited for measuring the temperature of the human body, especially inside and around the mouth. As can be seen from Figure 2, the fuselage 22 defines a vertical axis or centerline 45, such as the intersection of the fuselage sections and 31. Detector 24 generally defines a centerline, shown as line 46, near sensing tip 23. When the tip 23 is contained in the mouth, generally 13 1276786 sag at an angle ° formed by the centerlines 45 and 46 to form an acute angle 47. The angle is between 70 degrees and preferably between approximately 3 and 60 degrees. In the above, the sum, the green j + , the line and the angle relationship establish the detectors 24 and 64 as shown in Figs. 1 to 14 in the case where the detector has a simple curve. Now returning to Figure 15, the well-known medical practitioner knows that when measuring the oral temperature, the temperature sensor is placed on the tissue of the ancient sg ς, π 仕 舌 51 below the bottom of the mouth is the most effective @ ° under the tongue along the lower (four) There are two “hot spots on the sides of the roots to the roots of the tongue. This is ideally the case. The ideal tip of the detector 24 is placed on one or more hot spots in use. Seeing can be better. Understand the digital thermometer 21 and the structure of the peripheral structure of the oral cavity. The plate detector 24 is placed on the lower lip 52 and/or the lower lip 53. In the measurement, the circumferential rib 37 helps to maintain The position of the detector. The hole 24 is placed on the lip 53 or the tooth 52. The middle portion 28 is adapted to be substantially identical or substantially identical to the structure of the lower lip 23 or the lower tooth 52. The non-linear or curved profile of the sniffer 24 effectively prevents the flipper or movement of the squeegee 24. Since the thermometer 21 or ό 1 does not repel under the tongue, either of these thermometers is more than previously described. The artificial thermometer reaches the final measured temperature value faster. Figure 1 5 A third embodiment of the present invention. As can be seen from Figure 1 $, the detector is attached to the fuselage at a greater tilt angle than the embodiment of Figures 1 through 14. Figure 2 and Figure 9 As shown, the illustrated embodiment, the contour of the detector 24 having a curved profile 'compatible with the lower or lower teeth may also be smooth and continuous. This effect can be achieved by its protruding offset length. 1276786 The ribs on the detector 24 and the fuselage 22 are even larger than the ^ηπ ^ 。. The above-mentioned curve profile enables Ben Ming to achieve the desired purpose in a cost-effective manner, which is more direct than processing. In the present embodiment, the aforementioned ribs 37 on the measurement only 24 will exert additional numbness on the lower lip 53 or the lower teeth 52 to help maintain the position of the detector. Figure 8 The detector material shown in Fig. 13 is similar to the detector 24, and is suitable for measuring the temperature inside and around the mouth, especially the lower lip 53 or the lower jaw 52. At the same time, the rear part of the body of the thermometer 21 is usually vertically downward, In the position close to the patient's lower jaw 56. Therefore, when the rear part of the fuselage is placed When the lower jaw 56 is placed, any large rotation is blocked, so that any engagement or pressure from the upper lip 54 or the upper teeth 55 to the detector 24 does not cause the inductive tip 23 of the detector 24 to flip out from the temperature measurement position. The thermometer 21 is more in line with the oral structure, and the thermometer 2i makes the patient feel more comfortable than the artificial linear thermometer described above. Figures 8 through 14 are an alternative embodiment of a digital thermometer, generally indicated by the symbol 61. The digital thermometer 61 has A coupled detector 64 is rotatable or rotatable between a retracted position and an extended position. Referring to Figure 11, the rear fuselage portion 70 has a recess 68 that complements the shape and size of the detector 64. When not in use, the detector 64 can be rotated into the recess 68 as shown in FIG. For example, if the thermometer 61 accidentally falls, the position of the detector 64 retracted into the recess 68 ensures that the detector 64 is not damaged. The thermometer 61 is also reduced to a more compact size suitable for convenient carrying in pockets, wallets, medical bags or the like. The detector 64 shown in Fig. 13 is composed of a single material which can be used to form a sound in the surface material of the inner part 34 of the aforementioned detector 24. Of course, the detector 64 can also be formed of a softer grade of plastic material, formed by a mold turning technique, and can be any of the materials constituting the outer surface of the outer portion 36 of the detector 24. Referring to Fig. 14, the rotary terminal 71 of the detector 64 has a counter-opposite = raised tip 74 and 75 to ensure that the rotary terminal is fixed to the body. There is a clip 72 on the rear of the fuselage that can be used to limit the position of the probe. It can also be seen from Fig. 13 that the contact of the detector material is the contact of the cam surface on the rear side of the fuselage, which is used to increase the resistance to the detection of the rotation. It is also conceivable that the following arrangement is equally possible (four), and a friction cam is mounted on the circuit board 36 to engage the rotary terminal 71 of the clothing detector 64. Therefore, the detector 64 can be arranged to be any position from the fully extended position shown in Fig. 13 to the middle of the compact position shown by the line. You can also set the stop position as needed. Similar to the thermometer 21 shown in Fig. 2, the thermometer η ' shown in Fig. 9 clearly defines a substantially vertical axis or center line ^. As an example, this axis is typically at the intersection of fuselage 70 and 71. The sensing tip 23 and the adjacent position of the detector 64 clearly define a second axis or centerline 66. Centerlines 65 and 66 form an acute angle 67. Similar to the thermometer η, the angle 67 is in the range of about 2 to 70 degrees when the detector 64 is in the temperature measurement position. Also, since the detector 64 of the thermometer 61 can be adjusted in angle or hinged, it has the advantage of being suitable for different sized mouths. Whether it is a large adult mouth 16 1276786 χ 疋 疋 疋 疋 疋 疋 疋 疋 疋 疋 疋 疋 疋 疋 疋 疋 疋 疋 疋 疋 疋 疋 疋 疋 疋 疋 疋 疋 疋 疋 疋 疋 疋 疋 疋 疋 疋 疋Another embodiment of a beta digit thermometer is particularly suitable for measuring body temperature from an oral cavity, such as a sublingual hot spot, which is shown in FIG. Such a digital thermometer, generally designated 121', includes a body 122, a detector 124, and a display 125 disposed within the body. The detector 124 extends into a projection ' at one end of the fuselage 122 and can be integrally molded to the fuselage. - The 126 can be manually operated and can be electrically actuated or turned off and the display 125 can be turned off. The rear side of the thermometer 121 can have an access panel or a detachable body portion (not shown) in place of a small battery that provides power for the internal electronic circuitry of the thermometer. The detector 1 24 has a first temperature sensing end 23 and a second end 127 integrally formed on the body 122, or it can be fixed to the body 122 k degrees to sense i and 123 is preferably a metal tip 123a is made to have a better internal temperature sensor heat transfer effect, and the temperature sensor can be, for example, a thermistor. The detector 124 is generally curved or curved at an intermediate portion of the first end 133 and the second end 127 such that the detector bore 24 is lowered relative to the fuselage 122. For example, the curved or lone portion of the detector 124 may be continuous or discontinuous, such as the intermediate portion of the detector 124 between the ends 123 and 126. Points 129 and 1 30 having a larger arc may be distributed along the detector 124 to make the detector 124 more conformable to the oral configuration&apos; such that the sensing tip 123a is easily and comfortably reached one of the hot spots under the tongue. It will be appreciated that although the detector 124 is non-linear, it can also be 17 1276786 in a straight line. For example, in Fig. 17, the portion between the points 129 and 13A has a large curvature, between the point 129 of the detector 丨 24 and the body 丨 22, and the portion between the point 130 and the bay sensing end 123. It can be straight. However, because of the curvature of points 129 and 130, detector 124 will still be non-linear between its first turn 123 and second end turn 27. The probe 124 can have a straight shape at the desired straight portion and is still curved between the first end and the second end. The detector 124 can include a plurality of straight sections that are joined or molded to conform to the inner shape of the mouth and the angles of the lower and lower teeth. The size of the detector 124 can also be made to the desired size, and is suitable for smaller For example, the child's mouth. It will be appreciated that the thermometer 121 of Figure 17 is more compact and has a thinner profile than the thermometers 21 and 61 of the factory. The thermometer has a smaller body than the thermometers 21 and 61. The body of the thermometer 121' is therefore less prone to rotation from the hotspot under the tongue in use. As with the thermometers 21 and 61 previously discussed, the first axis can be defined by the detector 124 proximate to the temperature sensing end 123 and the other axis 134 is defined along the body 122. Because of the non-linear relationship of the detector 124, the angle U5 is defined between the axes 133 and 134. The angle 125 can be an acute or obtuse angle&apos; and can range from less than 180 degrees to about a few degrees from 170 degrees. Since the body 12 2 is smaller than the corresponding body 2 2 # 62 of the thermometers 21 and 61, the body can protrude from the patient's mouth at an angle instead of resting under the patient as shown in FIG. For example, in the general orientation shown in FIG. 17, the display 125 of the body 122 is at a horizontally downward angle, which is the same convenient angle for the medical staff to read the measured temperature 18 1276786 degrees on the display 125. In this variant, the angle 135 between the axes 133 and 134 may be in the range of 90 degrees ±: 45 degrees 'but may be exceeded (4) or less than the range if desired. Another embodiment of the thermometer of the type shown in Fig. 18 is generally referred to as i4i. The thermometer 141 is in many respects the same as the thermometer of Fig. 17, except that the detector 144 is different in shape from the detector 124. In the illustrated example, the applicator 144 has a plurality of bends located near points 136 through 14A. The bend with respect to point 136 i 140 can be combined to provide a marginal area of $144 to detect the lower or lower teeth near point 139. From the points 137 and 138 of the projections 145 and 146 on the outside of the detector Μ*, the bend near the point 139 is provided in a recessed area below the detector 144 to more positively rest on the lower or lower teeth of the patient. . Of course, the 145 and 146 formed in the recessed area can be similarly carved into the detector 144. Other alternative ways of forming the non-linear detector 144 are more in line with the configuration of the oral cavity, and more convenient viewing of the displayed camber, including the use of continuous, Ό to angular straight blocks and the like. Similar to the thermometer U1, the thermometer 141 of Fig. 18 has a non-linear detector 144 such that the axes 133 and 134 can be defined along a particular portion of the thermometer, having an angle of 135, which is typically 9 degrees ± 45 degrees. between. The detectors 124 and 144 of the thermometers 121 and 141 are generally rigid in the manufacture %. The detectors 124 and 144 have a hard core which is coated with a softer molding material such as a thermometer 2 Detector 24. It is shown in cross-section in Fig. 6, the second ends 127 of the detectors 124 and 144 can likewise be aligned with the axis of the fuselage 122, such as along the axis 134. 19 1276786 Of course thermometers 121 and 141 may be provided at greater angles between shafts 133 and 134, such as greater than or less than 18 degrees, or behind fuselage 122 of thermometers 121 and 141 when the thermometer is inserted into the patient's mouth. Docked under the patient. It is similar to the manner shown in Figure 15. 19 to 21 show another embodiment of the thermometer, wherein a thermometer is generally designated as 151, having an elastic detector 丨 54 which can be shaped or docked in a desired non-linear shape, and the thermometer 151 is considered to be the present invention. Preferred embodiment. For example, the thermometer 151 can be fabricated linearly with the detector 154 as shown by the dashed line shown in FIG. As with the detectors 124 and 144 of Figures 17 and 18, the detector 154 can be integrally molded to the body ι 22. The second end 127 of the detector 154 can also be aligned along the axis 134 of the fuselage 122. Prior to use, the detector 丨 54 can be bent, shaped or configured to the desired non-linear configuration. As shown in the example of FIG. 19, the detector 154 is shaped to be sharper near the end 123. Angle, which may be more suitable for a smaller oral cavity such as a child. As shown in Figure 20, the detector 154 can be shaped for a more continuous length, which may be more suitable for a larger oral cavity such as an adult. In this regard, the detector cassette 54 can be formed as desired, at or at the docking&apos; viewing the temperature displayed on the display 125 at an optimal viewing angle. Such a configurable detector 1 54 can be formed in a variety of ways. For example, shown in Figure 21, the detector 154 can have an internal reinforcement such as a malleable metal core 156 having a softer plastic molding 157. The extended metal core 156 can be, for example, a standard gauge solid copper wire, such as the No. 2 gauge, to maintain the shape of the detector after bending to the desired shape. The copper core can also be used as one of the conductors between the body 122 and the thermal resistance meter placed in the temperature sensing 20 1276786 to electrically connect the thermometer to the display electronics of the body 122. Or you can use two separate lines 1 58 and 1 59. In another example, the positionable detector (5) can be formed by a mating interconnection and a reinforced pivot sleeve attachment point that is centered (4) inside the plastic mold 157. Such a positionable detector 154 can be bent in any direction and can be bent to any desired shape, including the configuration shown in Figures 17 and 18. Similar to the thermometers 21 and 61 of Figures 1 to 5, the temperature juices 121' 141 and 151 of Figures 17 to 2 contain electronic circuitry to receive a temperature signal from a temperature sensor of the temperature sensor tip of the detector to The temperature signal is converted to a temperature measured from the temperature sensor to provide a converted temperature value to the display H to display the measured temperature. The operational details of the thermometer are provided in the flow chart of Figure 16. If necessary, the thermometers 12ι, ΐ4ι, and 15 1 can also utilize the thermometers 2丨 and 6丨 other features that are not specifically &amp; shown in Figures 17 to 20', for example, shown in Figures 1 to $ and $ to 13 Ribs on the detectors 24 and 64. It will also be appreciated that the thermometers 121, 141 and 151 of Figures 17 to 20 can be manufactured in a more economical manner than the thermometers 21 and 61 of Figures 1 to 15 'because both the fuselage 22 and the detector 丨 24 Adopt a unified design. Since the detector 124 is an effective extension of the fuselage 122 of the thermometers ι 21, ι 41 and ι 51, the thermometer of Figures 17 to 2 can have smaller components and can have less assembly during the manufacturing process. For hygienic reasons, it is best to use a thin, flexible knife plastic sheath (not shown) outside the detector 24 or 64 before insertion into the mouth. 21 1276786 Recommended: A jacket that conforms to the shape of the detector 24 or 64. This sheath can be discarded after the mother's use. The present invention provides a sheath with more substantial protection to protect the detector 24, 64, 124, 144 or 154, particularly for its tip during or during packaging. Figure 16 is a flow chart 'Description of the use of the aforementioned digital thermometer 21, 61, 121, (4) or i5i (hereafter represented by the thermometer 2 "乍" during the measurement of the patient's temperature. Press the power switch % The post-digit thermometer 21 or 61 is activated. Drain, and, for example, does not start with 25, for example, a light green electric fluorescent light, which is illuminated for about 10 seconds, as shown in boxes 8〇 and 8ι. The digital thermometer may also emit a The sound or a few peaks. This prompts the user that the digital thermometer 21 is responding to the switch 26, ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ and the battery or other power supply is at the proper operating voltage. As shown in blocks 2 and 83 No, when the digital thermometer 21 is activated, the initial 2 seconds display will activate all the markers to display on the car screen. If the power switch 26 is continuously pressed for about 3 seconds, the digital thermometer 21 will wait for 3 Second, good θ 轸 看 to see if switch 20 is pressed again, as indicated by decision block 84. If the switch is indeed pressed, decision block 85 will cause the temperature measurement to be in degrees Celsius (four) to Fahrenheit, and vice versa, See the frame, the description of 86. Then number The thermometer 21 will wait another 3 seconds to ensure that the remote temperature scale is appropriate. The digital thermometer 2 1 will then display the measured temperature of the upper _ person, as explained in box 88. Since the medical personnel may only ” this record For the temperature value, you need to save the last measured temperature, or before the record 洚 &amp; fly in ° recorded / dish, may press the switch 26 to turn off the thermometer. By saving and displaying this information, the digital thermometer 21 prompts The user's previous measurement. 22 1276786 The thermometer 21 then passes the node 90 to decision block 91, where the first new measurement is taken. If the measured temperature of the sensing tip 23 is less than 32 degrees Celsius or 89.6 degrees Fahrenheit, the display uses "l〇〇C ,, or, L〇叩" (low 7 phoenix) indicates the condition of the patient, as indicated by block 92. On the other hand, if the measured temperature of the sensing tip 23 is higher than 43 degrees Celsius or 1 〇 94 degrees Fahrenheit, The display uses "HI V" or, HI T (high temperature) to indicate the condition of the patient, as shown in 3. If the initial measured temperature is between high and low temperatures, the display will show the current temperature, as indicated by block 94. 94 also states that the highest temperature value will be displayed for each new measurement. μ Once the temperature measurement is made, the temperature measurement process is reached by node % = 96. Here, the latest measured temperature value is compared with the previous temperature value. The minimum increment of temperature for the first measurement is not detected. It will be combined with an audible alarm, as shown in Fig. 8. For example, the warning may be electromagnetic light with =1, π approximately 15 seconds, or audible humming sound. The condition of the warning may be that the thermometer is not correct in the mouth. 4 Know the king J with aunt----, brother π degrees ^ :: Please, the temperature measurement process will return to the section. Point 9〇 Start another test. Usually the thermometer reaches 1 ° to (1) leap seconds to reach the final temperature. When the temperature is measured with the digital thermometer 21 &lt; 61, and the final temperature of the second =, the new and the upper temperature ❹ value = 2 degrees Celsius (10 degrees Fahrenheit). At this point, the program turns = Spring Box 97. If the temperature rises during the last 40 seconds, decision = 97 will transfer the measurement flow to the section ‘point 90 to test another measurement. When the final temperature of 23 I276786 is reached, the display 25 will emit electromagnetic light again. It is also possible to make a single or a few humming to alert the user that the thermometer has completed the task. If the thermometer 2 is taken out of the patient population, the measured temperature value will continue to be displayed. If the temperature does not rise during the last 40 seconds, decision block 97 will turn off the power, as indicated by block 99, unless the user has turned off thermometer 21 or 61 via switch 26. Therefore, from the last time a significant temperature change or temperature increase is detected, the thermometer 21 continues to display this temperature for approximately 4 seconds before shutting down, thereby saving power and extending battery life.

The preferred form of the invention has been shown and described above, and it is to be understood that modifications and adaptations are within the scope of the following claims. For example, a process step or a data flow step different from that described in FIG. 16 is possible. Similarly, if the shape of the oral probe is in accordance with the teachings of the present invention: a non-linear configuration, it is also possible to provide a shape different from that of the detector described in the drawings of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS (1) Illustrative part of the present invention is considered to be a novel feature. The present invention has been further described in the drawings and the advantages thereof. Patent scope. A similar element symbol in the combination may be referred to in the accompanying drawings to represent a perspective view similar to Fig. 1. It is an embodiment of the digital thermometer for measuring body temperature of the present invention. Fig. 2 is a horizontal side view of the indexing thermometer of Fig. 1. Figure 3 is a plan view of the digital thermometer shown in Figures 1 and 2. 24 1276786 Figure 4 is a horizontal rear view of the digital thermometer shown in Figures 1 to 3. Figure 5 is a horizontal front view of the digital thermometer shown in Figures 1 through 4. Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of the digital thermometer of Figure 5 taken along the line and line 6-6 in the vertical direction. Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of the digital thermometer taken along the line in a direction at an oblique angle to the horizontal. Figure 8 is a perspective view showing another alternative embodiment of a digital thermometer having a rotary axis detector.

Figure 9 shows a horizontal side view of the embodiment of the digital thermometer shown in Figure 8. Figure 10 is a top plan view of the embodiment of the digital thermometer shown in Figures 8 and 9. Figure 11 is a rear elevational view of the embodiment of the digital thermometer shown in Figures 8-10. Figure 12 is a horizontal front elevational view of the embodiment of the digital thermometer shown in Figures 8-11. Figure 13 is a cross-sectional view of the embodiment of the digital thermometer shown in Figure 12 taken along line 丨丨3 in the vertical direction.

Figure 14 is a cross-sectional view showing the embodiment of the digital thermometer shown in Figure 12 taken along line 14-14 in the horizontal direction. Fig. 15 is a side view of the human body portion and the peripheral structure when the detector portion of the digital thermometer is inserted. Figure 16 is a flow chart illustration of the steps performed by an embodiment of a digital thermometer in an operating mode for measuring temperature. Fig. 17 is a front perspective view showing another embodiment of the digital thermometer constructed in accordance with the present invention for measuring body temperature. Figure 18 is a front perspective view showing another embodiment of a digital thermometer. 25 1276786 utilizes the intermediate camber of the thermometer detector to measure body temperature. Figure 19 is a front perspective view showing another embodiment of a digital thermometer having a detector bendable to a desired configuration. Figure 20 is a front perspective view showing the digital thermometer of Figure 19 showing the detector bent to a configuration different from that of Figure 19. Figure 21 is a cross-sectional view showing the digital thermometer obtained along the line 21-21 of Figure 19, showing the internal configuration of the elastic detector of Figures 19 and 20. (2) Component symbol 21 Digital thermometer 22 Body 23 Temperature sensing tip 24 Detector 25 Display

26 Switch 27 Recessed part 28 Intermediate part 29 Rib 30 Body rear part 31 Front part 32 Bottom part 33 End 34 Inner part 35 Electrode 26 1276786 36 External part 37 Rib 39 Hole 41 Terminal 45, 46 Center line 47 Sharp angle 64 Detection 65, 66 centerline 67 acute angle 68 notch 69 cam 70 fuselage rear 71 rotary terminal 72 chuck 74, 75 tip 121 digital thermometer 122 fuselage 124 detector 125 display 126 switch 127 terminal 129, 130 point 133 front end 139 points

27 1276786 141 Thermometer 144 Detector 145, 146 Projection 151 Thermometer 154 Elastic detector 157 Plastic molding material 156 Metal core 158, 159 line

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Claims (1)

1276786 Pick up, apply for patent scope: ?) Year &quot; Month? A daily thermometer that measures the temperature of a human body by inserting a part of it into the mouth of the human body, including: a non-linear detector consisting of a front end, a terminal, and an intermediate portion between the ends a temperature sensor disposed adjacent to the front end of the detector; a body coupled to the terminal of the detector, the body being integrated into the detector; a display 'for displaying the temperature measured by the thermometer The temperature 'and an electronic circuit that communicates with the temperature sensor to receive a temperature signal from the temperature sensor' and converts the temperature measured by the sensor into a value for transmission to a display display. 2. The digital thermometer of claim 1, wherein the intermediate portion of the non-linear measuring device is shaped to rest on a lower lip or a lower tooth of the human body. Cry A digital thermometer according to item 1 of the patent application, wherein the inside of the probe is made of a rigid material and has an outer member covering the bean, and the outer member is made of a material softer than the interior. H. The above-mentioned four-person digital thermometer is used to measure the temperature of the human body by inserting it into the human oral cavity, which comprises: a middle part of a non-linear detection room, which is composed of a front end, a terminal, and The front end of the detector at the front and rear ends defines a first axis 29 1276786 month 9 e _ replacement page 1 ~ __________................. *.............. a temperature sensor disposed adjacent to the front end of the detector; the fuselage 'connected to the end of the detector, the fuselage is integrated with the detector, the fuselage defining a second axis; An axis and a second axis define an angle; a display 'which is used to display the temperature measured by the thermometer, and an electronic circuit that communicates with the temperature sensor to receive a temperature signal from the temperature sensor, i will feel The measured temperature is converted to a value and transmitted to the display. 5. The digital thermometer of claim 4, wherein the end of the detector is aligned with the second axis. 6. The digital thermometer of claim 4, wherein the intermediate portion of the measuring device is shaped to rest on a lower lip or a lower tooth of the human body. 7. The digital thermometer of claim 4, wherein the angle is in a range greater than 9 Π I# s t eight to 20 degrees to less than 18 degrees. 8 · A digital thermometer for inserting a portion thereof into a human oral cavity to measure the temperature of the human body, comprising: t a linear eucalyptus detector consisting of a front end, a terminal, and an intermediate portion between the two ends; The front end of the detector defines a first axis; the temperature sensor 'is placed close to the front end of the detector; the body, the m JL., and the female are placed at the end of the detector, the body defines a first axis, The detection of the crying &# &quot; ^, the winter ^ system is aligned with the second axis; the n line defines an angle between the second axis; ° ° which is used to display the temperature measured by the thermometer, and 30 I276786 !一·· , 4 -! ΐ ^ UL.; — Electronic circuit, and temperature sensing crying j receiver receiving - temperature, pass #, used to transfer from the temperature sense value to the display (four) ^ will money (four) measurement phase The temperature is converted into a second thermometer: the digital thermometer described in item 8, wherein the middle portion of the shape is adapted to rest on the lower lip or the lower jaw of the human body. For example, please refer to the digital thermometer mentioned in item 8 of the patent scope. The inside of the center is made of rigid ^, the outer neighbor Du Xinyu &quot; raw materials, and has external parts covering the upper part. It is made of a softer material than the inside. The angle:: The digital thermometer described in Item 8 of the patent dry circumference, wherein I, the range is greater than 20 degrees to less than 18 degrees.来,贝/曰2· A digital thermometer that measures the temperature of the human body by inserting a part of it into the human mouth. It includes: detecting the crying “end” terminal, and the middle part between the two ends is placed close to a temperature sensor at the front end of the detector; an internal reinforcement placed on the detector that allows the middle portion of the detector to be shaped to the desired non-linear shape; • the body, which is placed in the probe The terminal of the device; it is used to display the thermometer to measure the temperature; and the private sub-package 'which communicates with the temperature sensor to receive the temperature signal from the temperature sensing &amp; and measure the sensor The temperature is converted into a numerical value and transmitted to the display. 13 · The digital thermometer described in claim 12, wherein the Hai &amp; Sense has an external component that uses a softer material than the internal reinforcement 31 1276786 Factory· ～1·1·1) constituting. - 14 · The digital thermometer of claim 12, wherein the internal reinforcement comprises a ductile metal. 1 5 · If the patent is applied The digital thermometer described in item I*, wherein 6 is a malleable metal-based steel. 1 6 · The digital thermometer of claim 14 wherein the internal reinforcement comprises a single unit of size 12 The copper wire. 1 7. The digital thermometer of claim 12, wherein the detector is integrally molded into the body. 1 8 · The digital thermometer of the second paragraph of the patent scope of the application, wherein the detection The middle 33 points of the device are linear before being bent to the non-linear shape. · ^ 4 3 ϊ ϊ 温度计 thermometer, the front end of the old detector defines a first axis, line, and Xiao Nenyi An axis defining an angle between the first axis and the second axis, and the middle portion of the guard detector can be shaped such that the self-selecting #/τ 鸬 系 system is greater than 20 To a range of less than 180 degrees. 2 0 · If the digital thermometer described in item 19 of the patent application is applied, the terminal of the detector is aligned with the second axis. Pick up, schema: as the next page 32 1276786 month more] is replacing page 1276786 Figure 19 20 154