WO2021242042A1 - Ear tip thermometer, and body temperature measurement method using same - Google Patents

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WO2021242042A1
WO2021242042A1 PCT/KR2021/006662 KR2021006662W WO2021242042A1 WO 2021242042 A1 WO2021242042 A1 WO 2021242042A1 KR 2021006662 W KR2021006662 W KR 2021006662W WO 2021242042 A1 WO2021242042 A1 WO 2021242042A1
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  • the present invention relates to an ear tip thermometer and a method for measuring body temperature using the same, and to an ear tip thermometer applicable to an ear tip of a Bluetooth earbud and capable of measuring a user's body temperature in real time while performing music and phone calls, and to a body temperature measuring method using the same.
  • the temperature sensor In general, in order to accurately measure the user's body temperature in addition to the original function of listening to music, making calls, and listening to ambient sounds through the earbuds, which are Bluetooth fully wireless earbuds, the temperature sensor must be structured to look into the ear. There is a problem in that it is difficult to secure an acoustic path for listening to music from a speaker unit and making a call. In addition, acoustic components emitted from the speaker unit and heat generation performance in the circuit part affect the temperature sensor, so there is a problem in accurate body temperature measurement.
  • An object of the present invention is to provide an eartip thermometer that can be applied to an eartip of a Bluetooth earbud and can measure a user's body temperature in real time while performing music and phone calls, and a method of measuring body temperature using the same.
  • the eartip thermometer is integrally formed with the earbud housing in which the speaker module is built in, the eartip body is formed in a shape that can be inserted into the user's ear, and is electrically connected to the PCB in the earbud housing, , a contact-type temperature sensor module in which a distal end is exposed to the outside of the ear tip body, and an air cap provided on the outside of the ear tip body, wherein when the ear tip body and the air cap are inserted into the user's ear, the contact-type temperature It may be characterized in that the body temperature inside the user's ear is measured by the sensor module.
  • the contact temperature sensor module includes a contact temperature sensor in which the distal end is located adjacent to the skin inside the user's ear, and a cable electrically connecting the contact temperature sensor and the PCB in the earbud housing can be characterized.
  • one side of the ear tip body portion may be characterized in that an exposure hole for exposing the distal end of the contact temperature sensor to the outside is formed.
  • the exposure hole along the circumference of the exposure hole, it may be characterized in that a circular locking projection protruding outwardly is formed.
  • the inner side of the ear tip body portion may be characterized in that the cable passage through which the cable extends from the earbud housing is provided.
  • the air cap may be characterized in that it is provided to be detachable from the ear tip body.
  • the air cap may be characterized in that a memory foam material is applied.
  • the air cap may be characterized in that thermally conductive silicone is applied.
  • an exposure hole for exposing the distal end of the contact-type temperature sensor to the outside may be formed at one side of the air cap.
  • the contact-type temperature sensor may be characterized in that it is mounted on the PCB in an SMD method.
  • the eartip of the Bluetooth earbud has the advantage of stably measuring the body temperature inside the user's ear through a structure in which a sensor for temperature measurement is exposed to the outside of the eartip.
  • the present invention has the advantage of being able to measure the user's body temperature in real time along with music and call functions.
  • the air cap of the ear tip body is made of a silicone material, ambient temperature noise can be removed, so that more accurate body temperature measurement is possible.
  • FIG. 1 is a view showing a cross-section of an ear tip thermometer 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a view showing the ear tip body 110 formed integrally with the earbud housing shown in FIG. 1 in more detail.
  • FIG. 3 is a view showing a cross-section of the ear tip body 110 shown in FIG. 2 in more detail.
  • FIG. 4 is a view showing the air cap 130 shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of an ear tip thermometer 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 2 shows the ear tip body 110 formed integrally with the earbud housing shown in FIG. 1 in more detail. It is a view
  • FIG. 3 is a view showing a cross-section of the ear tip body 110 shown in FIG. 2 in more detail.
  • the ear tip thermometer 100 largely includes an ear tip body part 110 , a contact temperature sensor module 120 , and an air cap 130 .
  • the ear tip body 110 is formed integrally with the earbud housing in which the speaker module is built, and has a shape that can be inserted into the user's ear.
  • the contact temperature sensor module 120 when the ear tip body part 110 and the air cap 130 are inserted into the user's ear, the contact temperature sensor is positioned adjacent to the user's ear skin to measure the user's ear body temperature will do
  • a space for receiving the contact-type temperature sensor module is provided on the inside of the ear tip body 110, and an exposure hole for exposing the distal end of the contact-type temperature sensor to the outside is formed on one side of the ear tip body 110 do. Accordingly, the distal end of the contact-type temperature sensor is exposed to the outside of the ear tip body 110 so that the body temperature can be measured through the exposed area.
  • a cable passage for electrically connecting the contact-type temperature sensor module 120 and the PCB in the earbud housing to the inside of the ear tip body 110 is accommodated.
  • the ear tip body 110 may be provided to be detachably coupled from the earbud housing.
  • the contact-type temperature sensor module 120 extends from the contact-type temperature sensor and the contact-type temperature sensor whose distal end is positioned adjacent to the user's inner ear skin, for electrically connecting the PCB and the contact-type temperature sensor in the earbud housing.
  • the cable means a lead wire extending from the contact temperature sensor.
  • the contact temperature sensor module 120 may be mounted in a soldering method with the PCB in the earbud housing.
  • the contact-type temperature sensor cable may be electrically connected to the upper PCB along the cable passage provided inside the ear tip body 110 .
  • FIG. 4 is a view showing the air cap 130 shown in FIG.
  • the air cap 130 is provided to be detachable while being fitted to the ear tip body 110 . At this time, an exposure hole is formed in the air cap 130 so that the distal end of the contact-type temperature sensor exposed to the outside through the ear tip body 110 can be exposed to the outside.
  • the body temperature of the user's ear can be measured while the ear tip body 110 is inserted into the user's ear.
  • the material of the air cap 130 may be a memory foam material or a silicon material having thermal conductivity may be applied. Accordingly, the air cap 130 made of silicon can more accurately transmit the temperature in the user's ear to the contact temperature sensor.

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The present invention relates to an ear tip thermometer and to a body temperature measurement method using same, wherein the ear tip thermometer can be applied to the ear tip of a bluetooth earbud, has music and call functionality, and is also capable of measuring a user's body temperature in real time.

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이어팁 체온계 및 이를 이용한 체온 측정 방법Eartip thermometer and method of measuring body temperature using the same
본 발명은 2020년 05월 29일자 한국 특허 출원 제10-2020-0065145호, 2020년 08월 21일자 한국 특허 출원 제10-2020-0105242호에 기초한 우선권의 이익을 주장하며, 해당 한국 특허 출원의 문헌에 개시된 모든 내용은 본 명세서의 일부로서 포함된다.The present invention claims the benefit of priority based on Korean Patent Application No. 10-2020-0065145 dated May 29, 2020 and Korean Patent Application No. 10-2020-0105242 dated August 21, 2020, All content disclosed in the literature is incorporated as a part of this specification.
본 발명은 이어팁 체온계 및 이를 이용한 체온 측정 방법에 관한 것으로서, 블루투스 이어버드의 이어팁에 적용 가능하며 음악 및 통화 기능하면서 사용자 체온을 실시간으로 측정 가능한 이어팁 체온계 및 이를 이용한 체온 측정 방법에 관한 것이다.The present invention relates to an ear tip thermometer and a method for measuring body temperature using the same, and to an ear tip thermometer applicable to an ear tip of a Bluetooth earbud and capable of measuring a user's body temperature in real time while performing music and phone calls, and to a body temperature measuring method using the same.
일반적으로, 블루투스 완전 무선 이어버드인 이어버드 제품을 통해 음악 청취, 통화, 주변 소리를 듣는 본연의 기능 외에 사용자의 체온을 정확하게 측정하기 위해서는 온도센서가 귓속을 바라보는 구조가 되어야 하나, 이러한 구조는 스피커 유닛(unit)으로부터 나오는 음악 청취, 통화를 할 수 있는 어쿠스틱 패스(Acoustic Path)의 확보가 어려운 문제가 있다. 또한, 스피커 유닛으로부터 나오는 어쿠스틱 성분과 회로부에서의 발열 성능이 온도센서에 영향을 주어서 정확한 체온 측정에 문제점을 가진다.In general, in order to accurately measure the user's body temperature in addition to the original function of listening to music, making calls, and listening to ambient sounds through the earbuds, which are Bluetooth fully wireless earbuds, the temperature sensor must be structured to look into the ear. There is a problem in that it is difficult to secure an acoustic path for listening to music from a speaker unit and making a call. In addition, acoustic components emitted from the speaker unit and heat generation performance in the circuit part affect the temperature sensor, so there is a problem in accurate body temperature measurement.
본 발명은 상기의 문제점을 해결하기 위함으로써, 블루투스 이어버드의 이어팁에 적용 가능하며 음악 및 통화 기능하면서 사용자 체온을 실시간으로 측정 가능한 이어팁 체온계 및 이를 이용한 체온 측정 방법을 제공하고자 하는 것이다.An object of the present invention is to provide an eartip thermometer that can be applied to an eartip of a Bluetooth earbud and can measure a user's body temperature in real time while performing music and phone calls, and a method of measuring body temperature using the same.
본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 이어팁 체온계는 스피커 모듈이 내장된 이어버드 하우징과 일체형으로 형성되며, 사용자 귀 내측으로 삽입 가능한 형상으로 형성되는 이어팁 몸체부, 상기 이어버드 하우징 내 PCB와 전기적으로 연결되며, 말단부가 상기 이어팁 몸체부의 외부로 노출되는 접촉식 온도센서 모듈 및 상기 이어팁 몸체부의 외측에 마련되는 에어캡을 포함하며, 상기 이어팁 몸체부 및 상기 에어캡이 사용자 귀에 삽입되는 경우, 상기 접촉식 온도센서 모듈에 의해 사용자 귀 내측의 체온이 측정되는 것을 특징으로 할 수 있다.The eartip thermometer according to an embodiment of the present invention is integrally formed with the earbud housing in which the speaker module is built in, the eartip body is formed in a shape that can be inserted into the user's ear, and is electrically connected to the PCB in the earbud housing, , a contact-type temperature sensor module in which a distal end is exposed to the outside of the ear tip body, and an air cap provided on the outside of the ear tip body, wherein when the ear tip body and the air cap are inserted into the user's ear, the contact-type temperature It may be characterized in that the body temperature inside the user's ear is measured by the sensor module.
일 실시예에서, 상기 접촉식 온도센서 모듈은 말단부가 사용자 귀 내측 피부와 인접하게 위치되는 접촉식 온도센서 및 상기 접촉식 온도센서와 상기 이어버드 하우징 내 PCB를 전기적으로 연결하는 케이블을 포함하는 것을 특징으로 할 수 있다.In one embodiment, the contact temperature sensor module includes a contact temperature sensor in which the distal end is located adjacent to the skin inside the user's ear, and a cable electrically connecting the contact temperature sensor and the PCB in the earbud housing can be characterized.
일 실시예에서, 상기 이어팁 몸체부의 일측에는 상기 접촉식 온도센서의 말단부가 외부로 노출되기 위한 노출홀이 형성되는 것을 특징으로 할 수 있다.In one embodiment, one side of the ear tip body portion may be characterized in that an exposure hole for exposing the distal end of the contact temperature sensor to the outside is formed.
일 실시예에서, 상기 노출홀의 둘레를 따라, 외측 방향으로 돌출된 원형의 걸림돌기가 형성되는 것을 특징으로 할 수 있다.In one embodiment, along the circumference of the exposure hole, it may be characterized in that a circular locking projection protruding outwardly is formed.
일 실시예에서, 상기 이어팁 몸체부의 내측에는 상기 케이블이 상기 이어버드 하우징으로부터 연장되기 위한 케이블 통로가 마련되는 것을 특징으로 할 수 있다.In one embodiment, the inner side of the ear tip body portion may be characterized in that the cable passage through which the cable extends from the earbud housing is provided.
일 실시예에서, 상기 에어캡은 상기 이어팁 몸체부로부터 분리 가능하도록 마련되는 것을 특징으로 할 수 있다.In one embodiment, the air cap may be characterized in that it is provided to be detachable from the ear tip body.
일 실시예에서, 상기 에어캡은 메모리폼 재질이 적용되는 것을 특징으로 할 수 있다.In one embodiment, the air cap may be characterized in that a memory foam material is applied.
일 실시예에서, 상기 에어캡은 열전도성 실리콘이 적용되는 것을 특징으로 할 수 있다.In one embodiment, the air cap may be characterized in that thermally conductive silicone is applied.
일 실시예에서, 상기 에어캡의 일측에는 상기 접촉식 온도센서의 말단부가 외부로 노출되기 위한 노출홀이 형성되는 것을 특징으로 할 수 있다.In one embodiment, an exposure hole for exposing the distal end of the contact-type temperature sensor to the outside may be formed at one side of the air cap.
일 실시예에서, 상기 접촉식 온도센서는 SMD 방식으로 상기 PCB에 실장되는 것을 특징으로 할 수 있다.In one embodiment, the contact-type temperature sensor may be characterized in that it is mounted on the PCB in an SMD method.
본 발명의 일 측면에 따르면, 블루투스 이어버드의 이어팁 내에 마련되며, 온도측정을 위한 센서가 이어팁의 외부로 노출되는 구조를 통해 사용자 귀 속 체온을 안정적으로 측정할 수 있는 이점을 가진다.According to one aspect of the present invention, it is provided in the eartip of the Bluetooth earbud and has the advantage of stably measuring the body temperature inside the user's ear through a structure in which a sensor for temperature measurement is exposed to the outside of the eartip.
특히 본 발명의 일 측면에 따르면 음악 및 통화기능과 함께 사용자 체온을 실시간으로 측정할 수 있는 이점을 가진다.In particular, according to one aspect of the present invention, it has the advantage of being able to measure the user's body temperature in real time along with music and call functions.
또한 본 발명의 일 측면에 따르면, 이어팁 몸체부의 에어캡을 실리콘 재질로 적용함에 따라 주변 온도 노이즈를 제거할 수 있어 보다 정확한 체온 측정이 가능한 이점을 가진다.In addition, according to an aspect of the present invention, as the air cap of the ear tip body is made of a silicone material, ambient temperature noise can be removed, so that more accurate body temperature measurement is possible.
도 1은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 이어팁 체온계(100)의 단면을 도시한 도면이다.1 is a view showing a cross-section of an ear tip thermometer 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 2는 도 1에 도시된 이어버드 하우징과 일체형으로 형성된 이어팁 몸체부(110)를 보다 구체적으로 도시한 도면이다.FIG. 2 is a view showing the ear tip body 110 formed integrally with the earbud housing shown in FIG. 1 in more detail.
도 3은 도 2에 도시된 이어팁 몸체부(110)의 단면을 보다 구체적으로 도시한 도면이다.FIG. 3 is a view showing a cross-section of the ear tip body 110 shown in FIG. 2 in more detail.
도 4는 도 2에 도시된 에어캡(130)을 도시한 도면이다.4 is a view showing the air cap 130 shown in FIG.
이하, 본 발명의 이해를 돕기 위하여 바람직한 실시예를 제시한다. 그러나 하기의 실시예는 본 발명을 보다 쉽게 이해하기 위하여 제공되는 것일 뿐, 실시예에 의해 본 발명의 내용이 한정되는 것은 아니다.Hereinafter, preferred examples are presented to help the understanding of the present invention. However, the following examples are only provided for easier understanding of the present invention, and the content of the present invention is not limited by the examples.
도 1은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 이어팁 체온계(100)의 단면을 도시한 도면이고, 도 2는 도 1에 도시된 이어버드 하우징과 일체형으로 형성된 이어팁 몸체부(110)를 보다 구체적으로 도시한 도면이며, 도 3은 도 2에 도시된 이어팁 몸체부(110)의 단면을 보다 구체적으로 도시한 도면이다.FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of an ear tip thermometer 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 shows the ear tip body 110 formed integrally with the earbud housing shown in FIG. 1 in more detail. It is a view, and FIG. 3 is a view showing a cross-section of the ear tip body 110 shown in FIG. 2 in more detail.
도 1 내지 도 3을 살펴보면, 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 이어팁 체온계(100)는 크게 이어팁 몸체부(110), 접촉식 온도센서 모듈(120) 및 에어캡(130)을 포함하여 구성된다.1 to 3 , the ear tip thermometer 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention largely includes an ear tip body part 110 , a contact temperature sensor module 120 , and an air cap 130 .
먼저, 이어팁 몸체부(110)는 스피커 모듈이 내장된 이어버드 하우징과 일체형으로 형성되며, 사용자 귀 내측으로 삽입 가능한 형상을 가진다.First, the ear tip body 110 is formed integrally with the earbud housing in which the speaker module is built, and has a shape that can be inserted into the user's ear.
접촉식 온도센서 모듈(120)의 경우, 이어팁 몸체부(110) 및 에어캡(130)이 사용자 귀 속으로 삽입되는 경우, 접촉식 온도센서가 사용자 귀속 피부와 인접하게 위치되면서 사용가 귀속 체온을 측정하게 된다.In the case of the contact temperature sensor module 120, when the ear tip body part 110 and the air cap 130 are inserted into the user's ear, the contact temperature sensor is positioned adjacent to the user's ear skin to measure the user's ear body temperature will do
한편, 이어팁 몸체부(110)의 내측에는 접촉식 온도센서 모듈이 수용되기 위한 공간이 마련되고, 또한 이어팁 몸체부(110) 일측에는 접촉식 온도센서의 말단부가 외부로 노출되기 위한 노출홀이 형성된다. 따라서, 접촉식 온도센서의 말단부가 이어팁 몸체부(110)의 외측 방향으로 노출되어 해당 노출된 영역을 통해 체온이 측정될 수 있다.On the other hand, a space for receiving the contact-type temperature sensor module is provided on the inside of the ear tip body 110, and an exposure hole for exposing the distal end of the contact-type temperature sensor to the outside is formed on one side of the ear tip body 110 do. Accordingly, the distal end of the contact-type temperature sensor is exposed to the outside of the ear tip body 110 so that the body temperature can be measured through the exposed area.
또한, 이어팁 몸체부(110)의 내측에는 접촉식 온도센서 모듈(120)과 이어버드 하우징 내의 PCB를 전기적으로 연결하는 케이블이 수용되기 위한 케이블 통로가 마련된다.In addition, a cable passage for electrically connecting the contact-type temperature sensor module 120 and the PCB in the earbud housing to the inside of the ear tip body 110 is accommodated.
한편, 일 실시예에서 이어팁 몸체부(110)는 이어버드 하우징으로부터 탈착 결합이 가능하도록 마련될 수 있다.Meanwhile, in one embodiment, the ear tip body 110 may be provided to be detachably coupled from the earbud housing.
접촉식 온도센서 모듈(120)은 말단부가 사용자의 귀 내측 피부와 인접하게 위치되는 접촉식 온도센서 및 접촉식 온도센서로부터 연장되며, 이어버드 하우징 내 PCB와 접촉식 온도센서를 전기적으로 연결하기 위한 케이블을 포함하여 구성된다. 여기에서, 케이블은 접촉식 온도센서로부터 연장된 리드선을 의미한다. 이때, 접촉식 온도센서 모듈(120)은 이어버드 하우징 내 PCB와 솔더링 방식으로 실장될 수 있다.The contact-type temperature sensor module 120 extends from the contact-type temperature sensor and the contact-type temperature sensor whose distal end is positioned adjacent to the user's inner ear skin, for electrically connecting the PCB and the contact-type temperature sensor in the earbud housing. Includes cables. Here, the cable means a lead wire extending from the contact temperature sensor. In this case, the contact temperature sensor module 120 may be mounted in a soldering method with the PCB in the earbud housing.
접촉식 온도센서의 케이블은 이어팁 몸체부(110) 내측에 마련된 케이블 통로를 따라 상측의 PCB와 전기적으로 연결될 수 있다.The contact-type temperature sensor cable may be electrically connected to the upper PCB along the cable passage provided inside the ear tip body 110 .
도 4는 도 2에 도시된 에어캡(130)을 도시한 도면이다.4 is a view showing the air cap 130 shown in FIG.
도 4를 살펴보면, 에어캡(130)은 이어팁 몸체부(110)에 끼움 결합되면서 탈착이 가능하도록 마련된다. 이때, 에어캡(130)에는 이어팁 몸체부(110)를 통해 외부로 노출된 접촉식 온도센서의 말단부가 외부로 노출될 수 있도록 노출홀이 형성된다.Referring to FIG. 4 , the air cap 130 is provided to be detachable while being fitted to the ear tip body 110 . At this time, an exposure hole is formed in the air cap 130 so that the distal end of the contact-type temperature sensor exposed to the outside through the ear tip body 110 can be exposed to the outside.
따라서, 노출홀에 의해 접촉식 온도센서의 말단부가 외부로 노출됨에 따라, 이어팁 몸체부(110)가 사용자 귀 속으로 삽입되면서 사용자 귀 속 체온이 측정될 수 있다.Accordingly, as the distal end of the contact temperature sensor is exposed to the outside by the exposure hole, the body temperature of the user's ear can be measured while the ear tip body 110 is inserted into the user's ear.
또한 일 실시예에서, 에어캡(130)의 제질은 메모리폼 재질이 적용될 수도 있고, 또는 열전도성을 가진 실리콘 재질이 적용될 수도 있다. 따라서, 실리콘 재질의 에어캡(130)이 사용자의 귓속 온도를 보다 정확히 접촉식 온도센서에 전다할 수 있게 된다.Also, in one embodiment, the material of the air cap 130 may be a memory foam material or a silicon material having thermal conductivity may be applied. Accordingly, the air cap 130 made of silicon can more accurately transmit the temperature in the user's ear to the contact temperature sensor.
상기에서는 본 발명의 바람직한 실시예를 참조하여 설명하였지만, 해당 기술 분야의 숙련된 당업자는 하기의 특허 청구의 범위에 기재된 본 발명의 사상 및 영역으로부터 벗어나지 않는 범위 내에서 본 발명을 다양하게 수정 및 변경시킬 수 있음을 이해할 수 있을 것이다.Although the above has been described with reference to preferred embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art can variously modify and change the present invention within the scope without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as set forth in the claims below. You will understand that it can be done.

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  1. 스피커 모듈이 내장된 이어버드 하우징과 일체형으로 형성되며, 사용자 귀 내측으로 삽입 가능한 형상으로 형성되는 이어팁 몸체부;an ear tip body formed integrally with the earbud housing in which the speaker module is built in, and having a shape that can be inserted into the user's ear;
    상기 이어버드 하우징 내 PCB와 전기적으로 연결되며, 말단부가 상기 이어팁 몸체부의 외부로 노출되는 접촉식 온도센서 모듈; 및a contact-type temperature sensor module electrically connected to the PCB in the earbud housing, the distal end of which is exposed to the outside of the ear tip body; and
    상기 이어팁 몸체부의 외측에 마련되는 에어캡;을 포함하며,Including; an air cap provided on the outside of the ear tip body portion;
    상기 이어팁 몸체부 및 상기 에어캡이 사용자 귀에 삽입되는 경우, 상기 접촉식 온도센서 모듈에 의해 사용자 귀 내측의 체온이 측정되는 것을 특징으로 하는, 이어팁 체온계.The ear tip thermometer, characterized in that when the ear tip body and the air cap are inserted into the user's ear, the body temperature inside the user's ear is measured by the contact temperature sensor module.
  2. 제1항에 있어서,According to claim 1,
    상기 접촉식 온도센서 모듈은,The contact-type temperature sensor module,
    말단부가 사용자 귀 내측 피부와 인접하게 위치되는 접촉식 온도센서; 및a contact-type temperature sensor in which the distal end is positioned adjacent to the skin inside the user's ear; and
    상기 접촉식 온도센서와 상기 이어버드 하우징 내 PCB를 전기적으로 연결하는 케이블;을 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는, 이어팁 체온계.and a cable electrically connecting the contact temperature sensor and the PCB in the earbud housing.
  3. 제2항에 있어서,3. The method of claim 2,
    상기 이어팁 몸체부의 일측에는,On one side of the ear tip body,
    상기 접촉식 온도센서의 말단부가 외부로 노출되기 위한 노출홀;이 형성되는 것을 특징으로 하는, 이어팁 체온계.An ear tip thermometer, characterized in that; an exposure hole for exposing the distal end of the contact temperature sensor to the outside.
  4. 제3항에 있어서,4. The method of claim 3,
    상기 노출홀의 둘레를 따라, 외측 방향으로 돌출된 원형의 걸림돌기;가 형성되는 것을 특징으로 하는, 이어팁 체온계.An ear tip thermometer, characterized in that; along the circumference of the exposure hole, a circular locking protrusion protruding in an outward direction is formed.
  5. 제3항에 있어서,4. The method of claim 3,
    상기 이어팁 몸체부의 내측에는,Inside the ear tip body part,
    상기 케이블이 상기 이어버드 하우징으로부터 연장되기 위한 케이블 통로;가 마련되는 것을 특징으로 하는, 이어팁 체온계.and a cable passage through which the cable extends from the earbud housing.
  6. 제1항에 있어서,According to claim 1,
    상기 에어캡은,The air cap is
    상기 이어팁 몸체부로부터 분리 가능하도록 마련되는 것을 특징으로 하는, 이어팁 체온계.An ear tip thermometer, characterized in that it is provided to be detachable from the ear tip body.
  7. 제1항에 있어서,According to claim 1,
    상기 에어캡은,The air cap is
    메모리폼 재질 또는 열전도성 실리콘이 적용되는 것을 특징으로 하는, 이어팁 체온계.An eartip thermometer, characterized in that memory foam material or thermally conductive silicone is applied.
  8. 제1항에 있어서,According to claim 1,
    상기 에어캡의 일측에는,On one side of the air cap,
    상기 접촉식 온도센서의 말단부가 외부로 노출되기 위한 노출홀;이 형성되는 것을 특징으로 하는, 이어팁 체온계.An ear tip thermometer, characterized in that; an exposure hole for exposing the distal end of the contact temperature sensor to the outside.
  9. 제1항에 있어서,According to claim 1,
    상기 접촉식 온도센서는,The contact-type temperature sensor,
    솔더링 방식으로 상기 PCB에 실장되는 것을 특징으로 하는, 이어팁 체온계.An ear tip thermometer, characterized in that it is mounted on the PCB by a soldering method.
  10. 제1항 내지 제9항 중 어느 한 항에 따른 이어팁 체온계를 이용한 체온 측정 방법.A method of measuring body temperature using the ear tip thermometer according to any one of claims 1 to 9.
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