TWI608821B - In-ear temperature monitoring apparatus, system, and monitoring method thereof - Google Patents

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TWI608821B
TWI608821B TW104125448A TW104125448A TWI608821B TW I608821 B TWI608821 B TW I608821B TW 104125448 A TW104125448 A TW 104125448A TW 104125448 A TW104125448 A TW 104125448A TW I608821 B TWI608821 B TW I608821B
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入耳式溫度監控裝置、系統與監控方法 In-ear temperature monitoring device, system and monitoring method

本發明為一種有關溫度監控的裝置,特別是一種應用近端無線通訊裝置實現溫度監控的裝置、系統,以及實現溫度監控的方法。 The invention relates to a device for temperature monitoring, in particular to a device and a system for realizing temperature monitoring using a near-end wireless communication device, and a method for realizing temperature monitoring.

紅外線是電磁頻譜中一段不可見光的波段輻射,根據一切物體自身都會具有紅外線輻射的特性,感測相關波段的感測器因此被開發出來,特別是針對會發熱的物體,如人體,紅外線感測器可以接收自物體輻射的紅外線波段的訊號,相關感測元件包括一種焦電元件(Pyroelectric Sensor,PIR)、熱電堆(Thermopile),以及一種電阻式熱敏元件(Bolometer)。感測元件將根據與所處室溫間的溫度差異而產生電荷變化,於是產生電壓變化,可以根據電壓變化得到溫度的資訊。 Infrared is a band of invisible light in the electromagnetic spectrum. According to the fact that all objects themselves have infrared radiation characteristics, sensors for sensing relevant bands have been developed, especially for objects that generate heat, such as human body, infrared sensing. The device can receive signals from the infrared band radiated by the object, and the related sensing elements include a pyroelectric sensor (PIR), a thermopile, and a resistive thermal element (Bolometer). The sensing element will produce a change in charge based on the temperature difference from the temperature at which it is placed, thus producing a voltage change that can be obtained from the voltage change.

習知技術已經利用紅外線感測器作為溫度感測的重要方式,且由於紅外線感測器相關電路可以微小化,因此發展出各樣家用或是隨身的溫度感測裝置。 Conventional technologies have utilized infrared sensors as an important means of temperature sensing, and since the infrared sensor related circuits can be miniaturized, various home or portable temperature sensing devices have been developed.

由於可攜式電子裝置的發展,習知技術已經具有搭配可攜式電子裝置內應用軟體的小型溫度感測裝置,應用軟體用以控制溫度感測裝置的運作,應用軟體也提供各種操作裝置使用的使用者介面。 Due to the development of portable electronic devices, the prior art has a small temperature sensing device that is matched with the application software in the portable electronic device. The application software controls the operation of the temperature sensing device, and the application software also provides various operating devices. User interface.

習知紅外線感測器的相關應用仍是著重於體溫感測,使用者可以透過應用軟體取得溫度資訊。 The related application of the conventional infrared sensor is still focused on body temperature sensing, and the user can obtain temperature information through the application software.

本發明揭露書涉及一種入耳式溫度監控裝置、系統與監控方法,特別是入耳式溫度監控裝置為具有一耳機形式的無線溫度感測裝置,其一端耳塞為感測外部溫度的介面。 The invention relates to an in-ear temperature monitoring device, a system and a monitoring method. In particular, the in-ear temperature monitoring device is a wireless temperature sensing device with a headphone form, and one end earplug is an interface for sensing an external temperature.

根據實施例,入耳式溫度監控裝置之入耳式殼體設有一溫度感測介面,如一耳塞的形式,在此入耳式殼體內的主要電路元件有一溫度感測模組,其中具有一紅外線感測器,設於上述耳塞形式之溫度感測介面所形成之一容置空間內;溫度感測模組具有一訊號轉換器,可將紅外線感測器感測之紅外線訊號轉換為溫度訊號。電路元件還有一微控制單元,電性連接溫度感測模組,用以接收並處理溫度感測模組產生的溫度訊號。另有一無線通訊模組,用以轉換經微控制單元處理後的溫度訊號為一通訊訊號,並用以執行傳送通訊訊號至一外部的電腦裝置。 According to an embodiment, the in-ear type housing of the in-ear temperature monitoring device is provided with a temperature sensing interface, such as an earplug. The main circuit component in the in-ear housing has a temperature sensing module with an infrared sensor. The temperature sensing module has a signal converter for converting the infrared signal sensed by the infrared sensor into a temperature signal. The temperature sensing module is disposed in one of the accommodating spaces formed by the temperature sensing interface. The circuit component also has a micro control unit electrically connected to the temperature sensing module for receiving and processing the temperature signal generated by the temperature sensing module. Another wireless communication module is configured to convert the temperature signal processed by the micro control unit into a communication signal and execute the transmission of the communication signal to an external computer device.

入耳式溫度監控裝置可設有記憶單元,用以儲存微控制單元產生的溫度訊號,可於連結於電腦裝置時進行訊號同步。之後在電腦裝置上形成溫度監控訊號。於一實施例中,當啟動入耳式溫度監控裝置時,溫度感測模組定時偵測溫度,並於入耳式溫度監控裝置透過無線通訊模組確認與電腦裝置之連線後,傳送經轉換之通訊訊號;若入耳式溫度監控裝置與電腦裝置之連線失敗,即以記憶單元儲存溫度訊號,如此可以在日後與電腦裝置連線時,再傳送或同步溫度訊號到電腦裝置。 The in-ear temperature monitoring device can be provided with a memory unit for storing the temperature signals generated by the micro control unit, and can perform signal synchronization when connected to the computer device. A temperature monitoring signal is then formed on the computer device. In an embodiment, when the in-ear temperature monitoring device is activated, the temperature sensing module periodically detects the temperature, and after the in-ear temperature monitoring device confirms the connection with the computer device through the wireless communication module, the transmission is converted. The communication signal; if the connection between the in-ear temperature monitoring device and the computer device fails, the memory unit stores the temperature signal, so that the temperature signal can be transmitted or synchronized to the computer device when the computer device is connected to the computer device in the future.

在溫度監控方法的實施例中,先備置如前述的入耳式溫度監控裝置,用以偵測溫度,之後將根據所偵測的溫度形成監控訊號。其中,溫度相關訊息可以即時傳送到電腦裝置,或是經暫存於記憶單元中,再同步於電腦裝置中,透過電腦裝置內的監控軟體呈 現其監控的內容。 In the embodiment of the temperature monitoring method, the in-ear temperature monitoring device as described above is provided for detecting the temperature, and then the monitoring signal is formed according to the detected temperature. The temperature-related information can be immediately transmitted to the computer device, or temporarily stored in the memory unit, and then synchronized to the computer device, through the monitoring software in the computer device. The content of its monitoring.

相關溫度監控系統之實施例則包括前述入耳式溫度監控裝置,以及執行監控軟體的電腦裝置,經啟動電腦裝置上的監控軟體時,可與入耳式溫度監控裝置進行配對連線。 Embodiments of the related temperature monitoring system include the aforementioned in-ear temperature monitoring device and a computer device that executes the monitoring software, and can be paired with the in-ear temperature monitoring device when the monitoring software on the computer device is activated.

於一實施例中,啟動入耳式溫度監控裝置後,將驅動其中的,溫度感測模組定時偵測溫度,透過微控制單元產生溫度訊號。此時,裝置內韌體將檢查無線通訊模組與電腦裝置之連線,若此連線失敗,微控制單元先控制記憶單元儲存溫度訊號;或者,若連線成功,轉換溫度訊號為通訊訊號,再傳送至電腦裝置。 In an embodiment, after the in-ear temperature monitoring device is activated, the temperature sensing module is driven to periodically detect the temperature, and the temperature signal is generated by the micro control unit. At this time, the firmware in the device will check the connection between the wireless communication module and the computer device. If the connection fails, the micro control unit first controls the memory unit to store the temperature signal; or, if the connection is successful, the conversion temperature signal is the communication signal. And then transferred to the computer device.

為了能更進一步瞭解本發明為達成既定目的所採取之技術、方法及功效,請參閱以下有關本發明之詳細說明、圖式,相信本發明之目的、特徵與特點,當可由此得以深入且具體之瞭解,然而所附圖式與附件僅提供參考與說明用,並非用來對本發明加以限制者。 In order to further understand the technology, method and effect of the present invention in order to achieve the intended purpose, reference should be made to the detailed description and drawings of the present invention. The drawings and the annexed drawings are intended to be illustrative and not to limit the invention.

101‧‧‧微控制單元 101‧‧‧Micro Control Unit

103‧‧‧溫度感測模組 103‧‧‧Temperature Sensing Module

105‧‧‧電力指示單元 105‧‧‧Power indicator unit

107‧‧‧電力開關 107‧‧‧Power switch

109‧‧‧通訊模組 109‧‧‧Communication module

111‧‧‧溫度感測介面 111‧‧‧Temperature Sensing Interface

113‧‧‧記憶單元 113‧‧‧ memory unit

201‧‧‧微控制單元 201‧‧‧Micro Control Unit

23‧‧‧溫度感測模組 23‧‧‧Temperature Sensing Module

231‧‧‧紅外線感測器 231‧‧‧Infrared sensor

233‧‧‧前置放大器 233‧‧‧ preamplifier

235‧‧‧訊號轉換器 235‧‧‧Signal Converter

205‧‧‧電力指示單元 205‧‧‧Power indicator unit

207‧‧‧電力開關 207‧‧‧Power switch

209‧‧‧無線通訊模組 209‧‧‧Wireless communication module

211‧‧‧溫度感測介面 211‧‧‧Temperature Sensing Interface

213‧‧‧記憶單元 213‧‧‧ memory unit

215‧‧‧電力單元 215‧‧‧Power unit

217‧‧‧充電單元 217‧‧‧Charging unit

30‧‧‧入耳式溫度監控裝置 30‧‧‧In-ear temperature monitoring device

301‧‧‧微控制單元 301‧‧‧Micro Control Unit

303‧‧‧溫度感測模組 303‧‧‧Temperature Sensing Module

305‧‧‧電力指示單元 305‧‧‧Power indicator unit

313‧‧‧電力指示介面 313‧‧‧Power indication interface

307‧‧‧電力單元 307‧‧‧Power unit

315‧‧‧電力開關 315‧‧‧Power switch

317‧‧‧充電介面 317‧‧‧Charging interface

309‧‧‧無線通訊模組 309‧‧‧Wireless communication module

311‧‧‧溫度感測介面 311‧‧‧Temperature Sensing Interface

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422‧‧‧監控軟體 422‧‧‧Monitoring software

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圖1顯示本發明入耳式溫度監控裝置之電路模組之一實施例圖;圖2顯示本發明入耳式溫度監控裝置之電路模組之另一實施例圖;圖3顯示本發明入耳式溫度監控裝置之實施例示意圖;圖4顯示本發明溫度監控系統之實施例示意圖;圖5顯示本發明溫度監控方法之流程實施例圖之一;圖6顯示本發明溫度監控方法之流程實施例圖之二。 1 is a view showing an embodiment of a circuit module of an in-ear temperature monitoring device of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a view showing another embodiment of a circuit module of the in-ear temperature monitoring device of the present invention; and FIG. 3 is a view showing an in-ear temperature monitoring of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a schematic view showing an embodiment of a temperature monitoring system of the present invention; FIG. 5 is a view showing a flow chart of a temperature monitoring method of the present invention; and FIG. 6 is a second embodiment of a flow monitoring method of the present invention. .

本揭露書描述一種有關溫度監控的裝置,特別是設計為隨身型式的入耳式溫度監控裝置,在一實施例中,結合一行動裝置的 通訊功能,可以一近端無線通訊的技術取得入耳式溫度監控裝置產生的溫度訊息,並能透過使用者介面清楚地表示溫度資訊。 The present disclosure describes a device for temperature monitoring, in particular an in-ear temperature monitoring device designed as a portable type, in one embodiment, in combination with a mobile device The communication function can obtain the temperature information generated by the in-ear temperature monitoring device by a near-end wireless communication technology, and can clearly display the temperature information through the user interface.

相關入耳式溫度監控裝置之電路模組可參閱圖1所描述的實施例圖。 For the circuit module of the related in-ear temperature monitoring device, reference may be made to the embodiment diagram described in FIG.

此隨身型式的入耳式溫度監控裝置設有一處理裝置內部各電路單元運作的微控制單元101,微控制單元101更用以處理自其中溫度感測模組103經溫度感測介面111所感測的溫度訊息,並控制透過通訊模組109傳遞出去。 The in-ear temperature monitoring device of the portable type is provided with a micro control unit 101 for operating the circuit units inside the processing device, and the micro control unit 101 is further configured to process the temperature sensed by the temperature sensing module 103 via the temperature sensing interface 111. The message is transmitted and transmitted through the communication module 109.

根據一較佳實施態樣,溫度感測模組103如一紅外線溫度感測器,對外設有溫度感測介面111,此溫度感測介面111如本發明揭露書所描述的入耳式溫度監控裝置的入耳式殼體上的感測窗,特別是耳塞型式的感測窗,藉此得到外部溫度,比如是耳溫。 According to a preferred embodiment, the temperature sensing module 103, such as an infrared temperature sensor, is provided with a temperature sensing interface 111. The temperature sensing interface 111 is an in-ear temperature monitoring device as described in the disclosure of the present invention. A sensing window on the in-ear housing, in particular an inductive type of sensing window, thereby obtaining an external temperature, such as an ear temperature.

舉例來說,紅外線型式的溫度感測模組103經溫度感測介面111感測外部紅外線訊號的變化,這些變化反映出溫度的訊息。若以量測體溫為例,可以一種被動式的紅外線感測器,感測元件如一焦電元件,又稱PIR,感應到人體產生的熱反應的紅外線訊號。 之後,將紅外線訊號轉換成電壓訊號後,可以再轉換為數位訊號,以提供外部裝置執行監控。 For example, the infrared type temperature sensing module 103 senses changes in external infrared signals through the temperature sensing interface 111, and these changes reflect the temperature information. For example, a measuring infrared temperature sensor can be a passive infrared sensor, and a sensing component such as a pyroelectric component, also called PIR, senses an infrared signal of a thermal reaction generated by the human body. After the infrared signal is converted into a voltage signal, it can be converted into a digital signal to provide external device for monitoring.

入耳式溫度監控裝置在一實施例中,可設有電力指示單元105,電性連接此微控制單元101,可為以燈號表示入耳式溫度監控裝置運作狀況的發光裝置。比如,當自微控制單元101取得裝置在電力正常時運作,可以特定燈號表示此狀態;當取得裝置電力不足,則可以另外燈號表示;當入耳式溫度監控裝置正在傳送訊號,也可以不同的燈號表示。以上表示方法僅用以舉例,並不用來限制本發明實施方式。 In an embodiment, the in-ear temperature monitoring device may be provided with a power indicating unit 105 electrically connected to the micro control unit 101, which may be a lighting device that indicates the operating condition of the in-ear temperature monitoring device by a light. For example, when the device obtained by the micro-control unit 101 is operated when the power is normal, the specific light signal may indicate the state; when the power of the obtaining device is insufficient, the signal may be additionally indicated; when the in-ear temperature monitoring device is transmitting the signal, the signal may be different. The light number indicates. The above representations are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the embodiments of the invention.

入耳式溫度監控裝置可設有電力開關107,在此實施方式中,電力開關107可為設於裝置入耳式殼體上的指撥或按鈕開關,亦不排除其他控制電力開關的方式,如觸控方式。電力開關107電 性連接此微控制單元101,產生的開關訊號經微控制單元101控制整個裝置的電力啟閉。 The in-ear temperature monitoring device can be provided with a power switch 107. In this embodiment, the power switch 107 can be a finger or button switch provided on the in-ear type housing of the device, and does not exclude other ways of controlling the power switch, such as touch. the way. Power switch 107 The micro-control unit 101 is connected to the micro-control unit 101, and the generated switching signal controls the power-on and off of the entire device via the micro-control unit 101.

根據實施例之一,入耳式溫度監控裝置所產生的溫度訊號可以即時經由通訊模組109傳送到外部的電腦裝置中,在一工作模式下,入耳式溫度監控裝置可以設有記憶單元113,其用途在暫存或儲存入耳式溫度監控裝置所產生的訊號;在另一工作模式下,入耳式溫度監控裝置可以不用即時連結外部裝置,而先將感測的訊號儲存在記憶單元113中,直到與電腦裝置連結後,將感測得到的溫度訊號同步於電腦裝置上。以上記憶單元113可以表示各種形式存在於溫度監控裝置內的記憶媒體。 According to one embodiment, the temperature signal generated by the in-ear temperature monitoring device can be immediately transmitted to the external computer device via the communication module 109. In an operating mode, the in-ear temperature monitoring device can be provided with a memory unit 113. The utility model is characterized in that the signal generated by the in-ear temperature monitoring device is temporarily stored or stored; in another working mode, the in-ear temperature monitoring device can store the sensed signal in the memory unit 113 without immediately connecting the external device. After being connected to the computer device, the sensed temperature signal is synchronized with the computer device. The above memory unit 113 can represent various forms of memory media present in the temperature monitoring device.

入耳式溫度監控裝置的外觀設計如一無線耳機,透過其入耳式殼體上溫度感測介面貼近所要感測溫度的對象,如人耳,進而取得溫度。相關示意圖可參考圖3與圖4。 The in-ear temperature monitoring device is designed as a wireless earphone, and the temperature sensing interface on the in-ear casing is close to the object to be sensed by the temperature, such as the human ear, to obtain the temperature. For related diagrams, refer to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4.

圖2接著顯示本發明入耳式溫度監控裝置之電路模組之另一實施例圖。 2 is a view showing another embodiment of the circuit module of the in-ear temperature monitoring device of the present invention.

圖示之入耳式溫度監控裝置主要元件有一溫度感測模組23,其中具有一紅外線感測器231,結構上設有一入耳式殼體,可以如一耳塞形式的容置空間,其上設有溫度感測介面211,可以形成突出於裝置入耳式殼體上能夠插入耳道內並固定的結構。紅外線感測器231藉由溫度感測介面211感測到外部環境或物體的紅外線溫度訊息,相關的電磁波訊號經轉換後,成為電壓訊號,在一實施方式中,可經前置放大器233進行訊號放大,或是相關處理,之後透過溫度感測模組23的訊號轉換器235將上述紅外線感測器231感測之紅外線訊號轉換為溫度訊號。在一實施例中,訊號轉換器235如一類比數位轉換器(ADC),可將相關電氣(電壓)訊號轉換成數位訊號。經訊號轉換器235轉換形成的訊號將傳送到微控制單元201。 The main component of the in-ear temperature monitoring device shown in the figure has a temperature sensing module 23, which has an infrared sensor 231, and is provided with an in-ear type housing, which can be a housing space in the form of an earplug, and has a temperature thereon. The sensing interface 211 can be formed to protrude from the in-ear housing of the device and can be inserted into the ear canal and fixed. The infrared sensor 231 senses the infrared temperature information of the external environment or the object through the temperature sensing interface 211, and the related electromagnetic wave signal is converted into a voltage signal. In an embodiment, the signal can be transmitted through the preamplifier 233. After amplification or related processing, the infrared signal sensed by the infrared sensor 231 is converted into a temperature signal by the signal converter 235 of the temperature sensing module 23. In one embodiment, the signal converter 235, such as an analog-to-digital converter (ADC), converts the associated electrical (voltage) signal into a digital signal. The signal formed by the conversion by the signal converter 235 is transmitted to the micro control unit 201.

微控制單元201電性連接上述溫度感測模組23,用以接收溫 度感測模組23產生的溫度訊號,可經處理後成為控制其他電路元件的訊號。入耳式溫度監控裝置設有電力指示單元205,也是電性連接微控制單元201,接收自微控制單元201所產生的訊號,可藉此取得入耳式溫度監控裝置運作的電力資訊,透過電力指示單元205產生指示訊息,比如可以發光裝置以燈號或是其他方式表示出來,讓使用者可以透過此方式得到裝置運作的狀況。電力指示單元205包括有設於入耳式殼體上的發光二極體(LED)相關模組,透過電力指示單元205表示的裝置運作狀態包括裝置啟動(如亮燈)、電力充足或不足(如燈號顏色)、裝置正在進行感測訊號(如閃爍)、裝置正在傳輸訊號(如閃爍或顏色)等狀態。然而,本發明透過電力指示單元205表示的方式與內容並非限於上述範例。 The micro control unit 201 is electrically connected to the temperature sensing module 23 for receiving temperature The temperature signal generated by the sensing module 23 can be processed to become a signal for controlling other circuit components. The in-ear temperature monitoring device is provided with a power indicating unit 205, which is also electrically connected to the micro-control unit 201, and receives signals generated by the micro-control unit 201, thereby obtaining power information of the in-ear temperature monitoring device, and transmitting the power indicating unit. 205 generates an indication message, for example, the illumination device can be represented by a light signal or other means, so that the user can obtain the operation status of the device in this way. The power indicating unit 205 includes a light-emitting diode (LED) related module disposed on the in-ear type housing. The operating state of the device indicated by the power indicating unit 205 includes device startup (such as lighting), sufficient or insufficient power (such as Light color), the device is performing a sensing signal (such as flashing), and the device is transmitting a signal (such as flashing or color). However, the manner and content of the present invention indicated by the power indicating unit 205 are not limited to the above examples.

於裝置之入耳式殼體上可設有提供開關入耳式溫度監控裝置的電力開關207,此例中,電力開關207電性連接微控制單元201,可以直接控制微控制單元201的啟閉,以直接啟動或關閉入耳式溫度監控裝置。在另一實施例中,另有提供裝置電力供應的電力單元215,電力開關207直接連接電力單元215,如此讓使用者可以藉由設於入耳式殼體上的開關啟動或關閉入耳式溫度監控裝置的電源,也就是直接控制供應電力給裝置運作的電力單元215的開啟或關閉。 A power switch 207 for providing a switch in-ear temperature monitoring device may be disposed on the in-ear type housing of the device. In this example, the power switch 207 is electrically connected to the micro control unit 201, and the micro control unit 201 can be directly controlled to open and close. Directly turn the in-ear temperature monitoring device on or off. In another embodiment, a power unit 215 for providing power supply to the device is further provided. The power switch 207 is directly connected to the power unit 215, so that the user can activate or deactivate the in-ear temperature monitoring by using a switch provided on the in-ear housing. The power source of the device, that is, the power unit 215 that directly controls the supply of power to the operation of the device, is turned on or off.

裝置另設有充電單元217,可對可充電式的電力單元215進行充電,充電的方式包括可以在裝置之入耳式殼體上設有充電介面,以連接電源;另一方式則不排除以無線充電的方式進行充電,也就是裝置內充電單元217為充電式感應線圈,使得外部充電裝置可以無線方式充電。 The device is further provided with a charging unit 217, which can charge the rechargeable power unit 215. The charging method includes a charging interface on the in-ear housing of the device to connect the power source, and the other method does not exclude wireless. Charging is performed in a charging manner, that is, the in-device charging unit 217 is a charging type induction coil, so that the external charging device can be wirelessly charged.

入耳式溫度監控裝置可設有記憶單元213,電性連接微控制單元201,記憶單元213的作用包括可作為裝置內暫存器,或可用以儲存微控制單元201產生的溫度訊號。在一實施例中,入耳式溫度監控裝置可以先儲存定時或不定時取得的溫度訊號,直到連結 到電腦裝置時,再以同步方式傳送到電腦裝置上。 The in-ear temperature monitoring device can be provided with a memory unit 213 electrically connected to the micro control unit 201. The function of the memory unit 213 can be used as an in-device register or can be used to store the temperature signal generated by the micro control unit 201. In an embodiment, the in-ear temperature monitoring device may first store the temperature signal obtained at a timed or irregular time until the link is reached. When it arrives at the computer device, it is transferred to the computer device in a synchronized manner.

傳送訊號到電腦裝置的方式可以有線(如USB),或無線方式。入耳式溫度監控裝置可以具有一執行近端無線通訊協定的無線通訊模組209,通訊協定比如藍芽(BluetoothTM)、無線區域網路(WiFiTM)等。無線通訊模組209電性連接微控制單元201,運作之前,先經一配對與連線程序連結入耳式溫度監控裝置與電腦裝置,用以轉換經微控制單元201處理後的溫度訊號為一通訊訊號,並用以執行傳送通訊訊號至外部的電腦裝置。 The way to transmit signals to a computer device can be wired (such as USB) or wireless. Ear temperature monitoring device may have a wireless communication protocol for performing a local wireless communication module 209, a protocol such as Bluetooth (Bluetooth TM), Wireless LAN (WiFi TM) and the like. The wireless communication module 209 is electrically connected to the micro control unit 201. Before the operation, the wireless communication unit is connected to the ear temperature monitoring device and the computer device through a pairing and connection program for converting the temperature signal processed by the micro control unit 201 into a communication. Signal and used to perform the transmission of communication signals to external computer devices.

圖3顯示本發明入耳式溫度監控裝置之實施例示意圖,示意圖表示此入耳式溫度監控裝置30外觀可如一個無線耳機,此例表示為一耳塞型式的殼體,設有溫度感測介面311,入耳式殼體在此例中形成一個內部的容置空間,用以容置溫度感測模組303的相關電路與感測窗。整體型式如同穿戴於耳朵上感測耳溫的裝置。 3 is a schematic view showing an embodiment of the in-ear temperature monitoring device of the present invention. The schematic view shows that the in-ear temperature monitoring device 30 can be like a wireless earphone. This example is shown as an earphone type housing, and is provided with a temperature sensing interface 311. In this case, the in-ear housing forms an internal receiving space for receiving the relevant circuit and sensing window of the temperature sensing module 303. The overall type is like a device that is worn on the ear to sense the temperature of the ear.

圖例顯示入耳式溫度監控裝置30的主要電路單元,包括與各電路單元電性連接的微控制單元301,微控制單元301用以處理各電路單元產生的訊號往來。 The figure shows the main circuit unit of the in-ear temperature monitoring device 30, and includes a micro control unit 301 electrically connected to each circuit unit, and the micro control unit 301 is used to process the signal communication generated by each circuit unit.

溫度感測模組303則是根據微控制單元301產生的訊號開始或結束感測溫度的動作,包括可以連續感測與產生溫度訊號、可以定時感測,或是根據使用者控制而單次啟動後感測溫度。微控制單元301取得溫度感測模組303產生的溫度訊號,除了暫存或儲存在記憶體(此圖未示)外,即透過無線通訊模組309傳輸至外部電腦裝置。 The temperature sensing module 303 starts or ends the sensing temperature according to the signal generated by the micro control unit 301, including continuous sensing and generating temperature signals, timing sensing, or single activation according to user control. After sensing the temperature. The micro control unit 301 obtains the temperature signal generated by the temperature sensing module 303, and is temporarily stored or stored in the memory (not shown), that is, transmitted to the external computer device through the wireless communication module 309.

電力指示單元305由微控制單元301取得入耳式溫度監控裝置的運作訊號,包括裝置是否執行溫度感測中、裝置的電力狀態、裝置是否處於連線電腦裝置傳送訊號等,可如前述為利用燈號或其他方式表示裝置之運行狀態,耦接於電力指示單元305的電力指示介面313為設於入耳式殼體上的燈號或是其他指示介面。 The power indicating unit 305 obtains the operation signal of the in-ear temperature monitoring device by the micro control unit 301, including whether the device performs the temperature sensing, the power state of the device, whether the device is in the connection computer device, or the like, and can use the lamp as described above. The power indicating interface 313 coupled to the power indicating unit 305 is a light number or other indicating interface provided on the in-ear type housing.

裝置之電力單元307為供應電力之來源,比如充電電池,電 性連接微控制單元301,透過微控制單元301的電力腳位對裝置供電,耦接於裝置入耳式殼體外的電力開關315,並可具有一充電介面317,藉此以有線或無線手段對電力單元307充電。 The power unit 307 of the device is a source of power supply, such as a rechargeable battery, electricity The connection control micro control unit 301 supplies power to the device through the power pin of the micro control unit 301, is coupled to the power switch 315 outside the device in-ear housing, and has a charging interface 317, thereby electrically connecting the device by wire or wireless means. Unit 307 is charged.

值得一提的是,揭露書所描述的入耳式溫度監控裝置雖可為一可配戴於使用者耳朵上的耳溫裝置,不過由於採用的溫度感測模組303並不限於人體或特定物體溫度的感測範圍,再加上主要利用紅外線感測的技術,適用不同的溫度感測用途,配合連結電腦裝置的應用,可執行如環境溫度監控與體溫監控的功能。 It is worth mentioning that the in-ear temperature monitoring device described in the disclosure may be an ear temperature device that can be worn on the user's ear, but the temperature sensing module 303 is not limited to a human body or a specific object. The sensing range of temperature, together with the technology mainly using infrared sensing, is suitable for different temperature sensing applications, and can be used for applications such as ambient temperature monitoring and body temperature monitoring in conjunction with applications that connect computer devices.

連結於電腦裝置的實施態樣可參閱圖4所示本發明溫度監控系統之實施例示意圖。 For an implementation of the computer device, reference may be made to the schematic diagram of an embodiment of the temperature monitoring system of the present invention shown in FIG.

此例顯示入耳式溫度監控裝置為設計於配戴於耳朵4上耳溫裝置,如圖顯示之入耳式溫度監控裝置一40。其中,當入耳式溫度監控裝置一40電力經開啟後,表示微控制單元被啟動,可以在一工作模式下先與電腦裝置42連線,比如是以藍芽通訊技術進行配對與連線傳輸資料,電腦裝置如一行動裝置、個人電腦等,其中安裝並執行監控軟體422,可以在連線狀態下連續取得入耳式溫度監控裝置40傳送的溫度訊息,並能在一預設時間內週期性進行紅外線溫度量測,透過圖表可達到溫度監控的目的。 In this example, the in-ear temperature monitoring device is designed to be worn on the ear 4 ear temperature device, as shown in the in-ear temperature monitoring device 40. Wherein, when the in-ear temperature monitoring device 40 is turned on, it indicates that the micro control unit is activated, and can be connected to the computer device 42 in a working mode, for example, pairing and connecting data transmission by using Bluetooth communication technology. The computer device, such as a mobile device, a personal computer, etc., in which the monitoring software 422 is installed and executed, can continuously obtain the temperature information transmitted by the in-ear temperature monitoring device 40 in the connected state, and can periodically perform infrared rays within a preset time. Temperature measurement, through the chart can achieve the purpose of temperature monitoring.

在另一工作模式下,入耳式溫度監控裝置40可以獨立工作,將持續週期性所感測的溫度記錄在內部記憶體,之後再與電腦裝置42連線並同步資料,在電腦裝置42上,可以依據累積一段時間內的溫度數據進行監控。 In another mode of operation, the in-ear temperature monitoring device 40 can operate independently, record the temperature sensed continuously periodically in the internal memory, and then connect to the computer device 42 and synchronize the data. On the computer device 42, Monitoring is performed based on temperature data accumulated over a period of time.

上述執行於電腦裝置42內的監控軟體422可以為特定套裝軟體,或安裝於行動裝置內的應用程式(如APP),使用者可透過監控軟體422控制入耳式溫度監控裝置執行溫度感測、取得數據與電力啟閉等。且電腦裝置42與入耳式溫度監控裝置40的連線方式不限於無線通訊手段,仍可以在特定實施例下以有線方式連接。 The monitoring software 422 executed in the computer device 42 may be a specific package software or an application (such as an APP) installed in the mobile device. The user can control the in-ear temperature monitoring device to perform temperature sensing and acquisition through the monitoring software 422. Data and power are turned on and off. Moreover, the connection manner between the computer device 42 and the in-ear temperature monitoring device 40 is not limited to the wireless communication means, and may be connected in a wired manner in the specific embodiment.

此例顯示入耳式溫度監控裝置二44可以執行其他溫度感測的 用途,比如設於特定平面424上進行環境溫度監控,數據同樣可以與電腦裝置42同步並進行監控。 This example shows that the in-ear temperature monitoring device 2 44 can perform other temperature sensing For example, the ambient temperature monitoring is performed on a specific plane 424, and the data can also be synchronized with the computer device 42 and monitored.

以上入耳式溫度監控裝置一40或入耳式溫度監控裝置二44搭備電腦裝置42形成一個溫度監控系統,電腦裝置42可以在通訊協定允許下同時連結多台入耳式溫度監控裝置,同時執行多個對象的溫度監控工作,即其中監控軟體422可以對多台入耳式溫度監控裝置識別與紀錄相關溫度數據。 The above-mentioned in-ear temperature monitoring device 40 or the in-ear temperature monitoring device 248 forms a temperature monitoring system, and the computer device 42 can simultaneously connect a plurality of in-ear temperature monitoring devices under the permission of the communication protocol, and simultaneously execute multiple The temperature monitoring work of the object, that is, the monitoring software 422 can identify and record the temperature data related to the plurality of in-ear temperature monitoring devices.

前述透過電腦系統中的監控軟體執行的溫度監控方法可參閱圖5所示之流程實施例圖。 For the foregoing temperature monitoring method performed by the monitoring software in the computer system, refer to the process embodiment diagram shown in FIG. 5.

開始如步驟S501,先啟動入耳式溫度監控裝置,此時,內部的溫度感測模組即被內部微控制單元驅動而開始定時偵測溫度,如步驟S503,同時,或是之後,微控制單元驅動裝置的無線通訊模組與電腦裝置連線,內部韌體將檢查與電腦裝置的連線是否完成?或者在一實施例中可加上確認與電腦裝置之間的使用授權的步驟,如步驟S505。 Beginning in step S501, the in-ear temperature monitoring device is first activated. At this time, the internal temperature sensing module is driven by the internal micro control unit to start timing detection of temperature, as in step S503, simultaneously or after, the micro control unit The wireless communication module of the drive unit is connected to the computer device. Will the internal firmware check whether the connection with the computer device is completed? Alternatively, in an embodiment, a step of confirming the use authorization with the computer device may be added, as in step S505.

舉例來說,電腦裝置如圖4所示的行動裝置,其中載有監控軟體,經執行此軟體後,可以主動或被動與此入耳式溫度監控裝置要求連線,當電腦裝置與入耳式溫度監控裝置配對連線後,監控軟體可以啟始一使用授權確認的介面,要求使用者身份認證,不排除可以密碼、帳號、生物辨識等各種可能的認證方式,經認證成功後才完成使用授權。 For example, the computer device shown in FIG. 4, which carries the monitoring software, can perform active or passive connection with the in-ear temperature monitoring device after executing the software, when the computer device and the in-ear temperature monitoring After the device is paired, the monitoring software can start an interface for authorization confirmation, requesting user identity authentication, and does not exclude various possible authentication methods such as password, account number, biometric identification, etc., and the authorization is completed after successful authentication.

如此實施例步驟S507,當入耳式溫度監控裝置以其中的溫度感測模組定時偵測溫度之時,可以其中無線通訊模組確認是否與電腦裝置連線成功?或是加上判斷是否授權成功? In step S507 of the embodiment, when the in-ear temperature monitoring device detects the temperature periodically by the temperature sensing module, the wireless communication module can confirm whether the connection with the computer device is successful. Or add to determine whether the authorization is successful?

若連線失敗(否),即如步驟S509,微控制單元控制記憶單元先儲存溫度訊號,可待將來同步於電腦裝置上(完成同步後可刪除),流程也繼續步驟S503,繼續偵測溫度,以形成監控訊息。 If the connection fails (No), that is, in step S509, the micro control unit controls the memory unit to store the temperature signal first, and can be synchronized to the computer device in the future (can be deleted after the synchronization is completed), and the process proceeds to step S503 to continue detecting the temperature. To form a monitoring message.

若連線成功(是),如步驟S511,可先以記憶單元暫存溫度訊 號,再轉換溫度訊號為通訊訊號後,傳送至電腦裝置,在此時,於特定實施方式下,可以將暫存於記憶單元內的資料刪除,如步驟S513。 If the connection is successful (Yes), as in step S511, the memory unit can be temporarily stored in the temperature. After the temperature signal is converted into a communication signal, it is transmitted to the computer device. At this time, in a specific implementation manner, the data temporarily stored in the memory unit can be deleted, as in step S513.

根據以上實施例,當入耳式溫度監控裝置與電腦裝置之間的連線失敗時,可先將溫度訊號儲存在裝置內記憶體,當之後與電腦裝置連線完成後,可以同步方式傳送到電腦裝置,或是依據使用者操作傳送溫度訊號,其主要目的之一是可以透過定時記載的溫度資訊形成對於個人的監控訊息。在入耳式溫度監控裝置與電腦裝置連線狀態下所偵測的溫度訊號可以即時傳送到電腦裝置,而不用儲存在入耳式溫度監控裝置內記憶單元中,連續定時取得的溫度訊號同樣可以形成監控訊息。 According to the above embodiment, when the connection between the in-ear temperature monitoring device and the computer device fails, the temperature signal may be first stored in the internal memory of the device, and then after being connected with the computer device, the data may be transmitted to the computer in a synchronous manner. The device, or the transmission of the temperature signal according to the user's operation, one of its main purposes is to form a monitoring message for the individual through the time-recorded temperature information. The temperature signal detected by the in-ear temperature monitoring device and the computer device can be immediately transmitted to the computer device instead of being stored in the memory unit of the in-ear temperature monitoring device, and the temperature signal obtained by continuous timing can also be monitored. message.

以上描述的方法可以由監控軟體設定持續接收入耳式溫度監控裝置以即時傳送的訊號;另亦不排除可設定在累積一段時間後,再由入耳式溫度監控裝置以之後同步的方式傳送訊號至電腦裝置。 The method described above can be configured by the monitoring software to continuously receive the in-ear temperature monitoring device for instant transmission of signals; and it is not excluded that the in-ear temperature monitoring device can be configured to transmit signals to the computer after being accumulated for a period of time. Device.

在此列舉一例以同步方式傳送的實施態樣,同時參考圖6所示之流程實施例圖。 Here, an example of an embodiment transmitted in a synchronous manner will be described, with reference to the flowchart of the embodiment shown in FIG. 6.

由於揭露書所提出的入耳式溫度監控裝置具有入耳式殼體,其中設有溫度感測介面,可形成入耳式的隨身耳溫裝置,較佳內設有電池、無線通訊模組(可於執行配對與同步資訊時才開啟)等元件,可以方便且長時間配戴於使用者耳上,根據設定定時偵測耳溫,並將數據儲存於入耳式溫度監控裝置之記憶體中。直到與外部電腦系統配對連線,如圖6步驟S601所示,並於啟動監控軟體後產生取得溫度訊息的請求訊號,可以同步溫度監控資料於監控軟體上形成監控訊息,如圖6步驟S603。此運作模式可適用於沒有隨身攜帶電腦裝置的情況下,更可應用在病患、被照護人、兒童、運動者等人身上。 The in-ear temperature monitoring device proposed by the disclosure has an in-ear type housing, wherein a temperature sensing interface is provided, and an in-ear type earphone device can be formed, preferably having a battery and a wireless communication module (can be executed) Components such as pairing and synchronization information can be easily and permanently worn on the user's ear, and the ear temperature is detected according to the set timing, and the data is stored in the memory of the in-ear temperature monitoring device. Until the connection with the external computer system is connected, as shown in step S601 of FIG. 6, and after the monitoring software is started, a request signal for obtaining the temperature message is generated, and the temperature monitoring data can be synchronized to form a monitoring message on the monitoring software, as shown in step S603 of FIG. 6. This mode of operation can be applied to patients, caregivers, children, athletes, etc., without carrying a computer device.

是以,本發明揭露書記載之實施例提出一入耳式溫度監控裝 置,其型式主要是裝置之入耳式殼體具有一溫度感測介面,其中紅外線感測器以定時、單次或連續方式取得溫度訊息,透過訊號轉換形成數位訊號,並傳輸到外部電腦裝置執行紀錄,達到監控的目的。 Therefore, the embodiment described in the disclosure of the present invention proposes an in-ear temperature monitoring device. The type is mainly that the in-ear type housing of the device has a temperature sensing interface, wherein the infrared sensor obtains temperature information in a timed, single or continuous manner, and forms a digital signal through signal conversion, and transmits it to an external computer device for execution. Record, to achieve the purpose of monitoring.

惟以上所述僅為本發明之較佳可行實施例,非因此即侷限本發明之專利範圍,故舉凡運用本發明說明書及圖示內容所為之等效結構變化,均同理包含於本發明之範圍內,合予陳明。 However, the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Therefore, equivalent structural changes that are made by using the specification and the contents of the present invention are equally included in the present invention. Within the scope, it is combined with Chen Ming.

30‧‧‧入耳式溫度監控裝置 30‧‧‧In-ear temperature monitoring device

301‧‧‧微控制單元 301‧‧‧Micro Control Unit

303‧‧‧溫度感測模組 303‧‧‧Temperature Sensing Module

305‧‧‧電力指示單元 305‧‧‧Power indicator unit

313‧‧‧電力指示介面 313‧‧‧Power indication interface

307‧‧‧電力單元 307‧‧‧Power unit

315‧‧‧電力開關 315‧‧‧Power switch

317‧‧‧充電介面 317‧‧‧Charging interface

309‧‧‧無線通訊模組 309‧‧‧Wireless communication module

311‧‧‧溫度感測介面 311‧‧‧Temperature Sensing Interface

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一種入耳式溫度監控裝置,包括:一入耳式殼體,具有一耳塞形式並可插入耳道內並固定的一容置空間及耳道外部之一電路容置空間,該容置空間內設有一溫度感測介面,該溫度感測介面直接面對耳朵內部,以直接量測耳朵內的紅外線訊號,其中包括:一溫度感測模組,具有一紅外線感測器,設於該入耳式殼體之該電路容置空間內,具有一訊號轉換器,將該紅外線感測器藉由該溫度感測介面感測之紅外線訊號轉換為溫度訊號;一微控制單元,設於該電路容置空間內,該微控制單元電性連接該溫度感測模組,用以接收並處理該溫度感測模組產生的溫度訊號;一無線通訊模組,設於該電路容置空間內,該無線通訊模組電性連接該微控制單元,用以轉換經該微控制單元處理後的溫度訊號為一通訊訊號,並用以執行傳送該通訊訊號至一電腦裝置;以及一記憶單元,設於該電路容置空間內,該記憶單元電性連接該微控制單元,用以暫存或儲存該微控制單元產生的溫度訊號;其中,當啟動該入耳式溫度監控裝置時,該溫度感測模組定時偵測溫度,並於該入耳式溫度監控裝置透過該無線通訊模組確認與該電腦裝置之連線後,傳送經轉換之該通訊訊號;若該入耳式溫度監控裝置與該電腦裝置之連線失敗,即以該記憶單元儲存該溫度訊號,以在與該電腦裝置連線後再傳送該溫度訊號至該電腦裝置; 其中,當該入耳式溫度監控裝置設置於一平面時,該溫度感測模組定時偵測溫度,以進行環境溫度監控。 An in-ear temperature monitoring device includes: an in-ear type housing having an earplug type and inserting into the ear canal and fixing an accommodation space and an circuit accommodation space outside the ear canal, wherein the accommodation space is provided with a The temperature sensing interface directly faces the inside of the ear to directly measure the infrared signal in the ear, and includes: a temperature sensing module having an infrared sensor disposed in the in-ear housing In the circuit accommodating space, a signal converter is configured to convert the infrared signal sensed by the temperature sensing interface into a temperature signal; a micro control unit is disposed in the circuit accommodating space The micro control unit is electrically connected to the temperature sensing module for receiving and processing the temperature signal generated by the temperature sensing module; a wireless communication module is disposed in the circuit housing space, the wireless communication module The group is electrically connected to the micro control unit for converting the temperature signal processed by the micro control unit into a communication signal, and is configured to perform the transmission of the communication signal to a computer device; The unit is disposed in the circuit accommodating space, and the memory unit is electrically connected to the micro control unit for temporarily storing or storing the temperature signal generated by the micro control unit; wherein when the in-ear temperature monitoring device is activated, the unit The temperature sensing module periodically detects the temperature, and transmits the converted communication signal after the in-ear temperature monitoring device confirms the connection with the computer device through the wireless communication module; if the in-ear temperature monitoring device is The connection of the computer device fails, that is, the temperature signal is stored by the memory unit to transmit the temperature signal to the computer device after being connected to the computer device; Wherein, when the in-ear temperature monitoring device is disposed on a plane, the temperature sensing module periodically detects the temperature for ambient temperature monitoring. 如請求項1所述的入耳式溫度監控裝置,其中更包括一電力指示單元,電性連接該微控制單元,設於該入耳式殼體上,用以產生指示該入耳式溫度監控裝置運作狀況之一指示訊息。 The in-ear temperature monitoring device of claim 1, further comprising a power indicating unit electrically connected to the micro control unit, disposed on the in-ear type housing for generating an indication of the operating condition of the in-ear type temperature monitoring device One indicates the message. 如請求項1所述的入耳式溫度監控裝置,其中,當該溫度訊號成功傳送到該電腦裝置後,刪除該記憶單元中所儲存的溫度訊號。 The in-ear temperature monitoring device of claim 1, wherein the temperature signal stored in the memory unit is deleted after the temperature signal is successfully transmitted to the computer device. 如請求項1至3其中之一所述的入耳式溫度監控裝置,其中該無線通訊模組實施一近端無線通訊協定,經一配對與連線程序連結該入耳式溫度監控裝置與該電腦裝置。 The in-ear temperature monitoring device of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the wireless communication module implements a near-end wireless communication protocol, and the in-ear temperature monitoring device and the computer device are coupled via a pairing and connection procedure . 一種溫度監控方法,包括:啟動一如請求項1所述之入耳式溫度監控裝置;驅動該溫度感測模組定時偵測溫度,產生溫度訊號;檢查該無線通訊模組與一電腦裝置之連線;若該連線失敗,控制該記憶單元儲存溫度訊號;以及若該連線成功,轉換該溫度訊號為通訊訊號,並傳送至該電腦裝置。 A temperature monitoring method includes: starting an in-ear temperature monitoring device as claimed in claim 1; driving the temperature sensing module to periodically detect temperature, generating a temperature signal; and checking the wireless communication module and a computer device If the connection fails, the memory unit is controlled to store the temperature signal; and if the connection is successful, the temperature signal is converted into a communication signal and transmitted to the computer device. 如請求項5所述的溫度監控方法,其中,於轉換該溫度訊號為該通訊訊號前,先儲存該溫度訊號至該入耳式溫度監控裝置記憶單元中,於該通訊訊號成功傳送至該電腦裝置後,刪除該記憶單元中的該溫度訊號。 The temperature monitoring method of claim 5, wherein the temperature signal is stored in the memory unit of the in-ear temperature monitoring device before the temperature signal is converted to the communication signal, and the communication signal is successfully transmitted to the computer device. After that, the temperature signal in the memory unit is deleted. 如請求項5所述的溫度監控方法,其中,於該連線失敗時,先以該記憶單元儲存該溫度訊號,再於成功連線該電腦裝置之後,再轉換該溫度訊號為該通訊訊號,並同步於該電腦裝置。 The temperature monitoring method of claim 5, wherein, when the connection fails, the temperature signal is first stored in the memory unit, and after the computer device is successfully connected, the temperature signal is converted into the communication signal. And synchronized with the computer device. 如請求項5至7其中之一所述的溫度監控方法,其中於檢查與該電腦裝置之連線時,更包括一使用授權檢查,經確認使用授權後,即連線成功。 The temperature monitoring method according to any one of claims 5 to 7, wherein when the connection with the computer device is checked, a use authorization check is further included, and after the authorization is confirmed, the connection is successful. 如請求項8所述的溫度監控方法,其中該入耳式溫度監控裝置係定時形成該溫度訊號,再以即時傳送或之後同步的方式傳送該通訊訊號至該電腦裝置,以形成監控訊息。 The temperature monitoring method of claim 8, wherein the in-ear temperature monitoring device periodically forms the temperature signal, and then transmits the communication signal to the computer device in an instant transmission or a subsequent synchronization manner to form a monitoring message. 一種溫度監控系統,包括:一入耳式溫度監控裝置,設有一入耳式殼體,該入耳式殼體具有一耳塞形式並可插入耳道內並固定的一容置空間及耳道外部之一電路容置空間,該容置空間內設有一溫度感測介面,該溫度感測介面直接面對耳朵內部,以直接量測耳朵內的紅外線訊號,其中包括:一溫度感測模組,具有一紅外線感測器,設於該入耳式殼體之該電路容置空間內;具有一訊號轉換器,將該紅外線感測器藉由該溫度感測介面感測之紅外線訊號轉換為溫度訊號;一微控制單元,設於該電路容置空間內,該微控制單元電性連接該溫度感測模組,用以接收並處理該溫度感測模組產生的溫度訊號;一無線通訊模組,設於該電路容置空間內,該無線通訊模組電性連接該微控制單元,用以轉換經該微控制單元處理後的溫度訊號為一通訊訊號,並用以執行傳送該通訊訊號;以及一記憶單元,設於該電路容置空間內,該記憶單元電性連接該微控制單元,用以暫存或儲存該微控制單元產生的溫度訊號;一執行一監控軟體的電腦裝置,入耳式溫度監控裝置當該電腦裝置與該入耳式溫度監控裝置配對連線後,該監控軟體產生一取得溫度訊息的請求訊號,由該入耳式溫度監控裝置以即時傳送或之後同步的方式傳送該通訊訊號至該電腦裝置; 其中,當啟動該入耳式溫度監控裝置時,該溫度感測模組定時偵測溫度,並於該入耳式溫度監控裝置透過該無線通訊模組確認與該電腦裝置之連線後,傳送經轉換之該通訊訊號;若該入耳式溫度監控裝置與該電腦裝置之連線失敗,即以該記憶單元儲存該溫度訊號,以在與該電腦裝置連線後再傳送該溫度訊號至該電腦裝置;其中,當該入耳式溫度監控裝置設置於一平面時,該溫度感測模組定時偵測溫度,以進行環境溫度監控。 A temperature monitoring system includes: an in-ear temperature monitoring device, and an in-ear type housing having an earplug type and inserting into the ear canal and fixing an accommodation space and an external circuit of the ear canal a temperature sensing interface is disposed in the accommodating space, and the temperature sensing interface directly faces the inside of the ear to directly measure the infrared signal in the ear, wherein: the temperature sensing module has an infrared ray The sensor is disposed in the circuit accommodating space of the in-ear type housing; and has a signal converter, wherein the infrared sensor converts the infrared signal sensed by the temperature sensing interface into a temperature signal; a control unit is disposed in the circuit accommodating space, the micro control unit is electrically connected to the temperature sensing module for receiving and processing the temperature signal generated by the temperature sensing module; and a wireless communication module is disposed at The wireless communication module is electrically connected to the micro control unit for converting the temperature signal processed by the micro control unit into a communication signal, and is used for performing transmission. a communication unit; and a memory unit disposed in the circuit housing space, the memory unit is electrically connected to the micro control unit for temporarily storing or storing the temperature signal generated by the micro control unit; and executing a computer for monitoring software Device, in-ear temperature monitoring device, when the computer device is paired with the in-ear temperature monitoring device, the monitoring software generates a request signal for obtaining a temperature message, and the in-ear temperature monitoring device transmits or synchronizes in an instant manner Transmitting the communication signal to the computer device; Wherein, when the in-ear temperature monitoring device is activated, the temperature sensing module periodically detects the temperature, and after the in-ear temperature monitoring device confirms the connection with the computer device through the wireless communication module, the transmission is converted. The communication signal; if the connection between the in-ear temperature monitoring device and the computer device fails, the memory unit stores the temperature signal to transmit the temperature signal to the computer device after being connected to the computer device; Wherein, when the in-ear temperature monitoring device is disposed on a plane, the temperature sensing module periodically detects the temperature for ambient temperature monitoring.
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