Description:BACKGROUND
Field of Invention
[001] Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a thermometer and particularly to a smart thermometer.
Description of Related Art
[002] Traditional thermometers, while effective in measuring temperature, often require interpretation and analysis of numerical values, which can be challenging for some users. Additionally, in situations where quick assessments are crucial, such as in medical emergencies, a visual cue that provides immediate temperature information can be invaluable.
[003] Efforts to address this concern have led to the development of thermometers with color indicators. These indicators use a color code system to represent temperature ranges, offering a straightforward and intuitive way to interpret temperature readings. However, existing color indicator thermometers may lack accuracy, precision, or may be limited in their range of applications.
[004] There is thus a need for an improved and advanced smart thermometer that can administer the aforementioned limitations in a more efficient manner.
SUMMARY
[005] Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide a smart thermometer. The thermometer comprising: a temperature sensor arranged at a narrower end of the thermometer, and adapted to measure a body temperature of a user. The device further comprising: a control unit communicatively connected to the temperature sensor. The control unit is configured to: receive the measured body temperature of the user from the temperature sensor; compare the received body temperature with a first threshold value, and a second threshold value; activate a first Light Emitting Diode (LED) when the received body temperature is less than the first threshold value; activate a second Light Emitting Diode (LED) when the received body temperature is more than the first threshold value and less than the second threshold value; and activate a third Light Emitting Diode (LED) when the received body temperature is more than the second threshold value.
[006] Embodiments of the present invention may provide a number of advantages depending on their particular configuration. First, embodiments of the present application may provide a smart thermometer.
[007] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a smart thermometer that is accurate.
[008] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a smart thermometer that is easy to understand.
[009] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a smart thermometer that provides audible output.
[0010] These and other advantages will be apparent from the present application of the embodiments described herein.
[0011] The preceding is a simplified summary to provide an understanding of some embodiments of the present invention. This summary is neither an extensive nor exhaustive overview of the present invention and its various embodiments. The summary presents selected concepts of the embodiments of the present invention in a simplified form as an introduction to the more detailed description presented below. As will be appreciated, other embodiments of the present invention are possible utilizing, alone or in combination, one or more of the features set forth above or described in detail below.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0012] The above and still further features and advantages of embodiments of the present invention will become apparent upon consideration of the following detailed description of embodiments thereof, especially when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and wherein:
[0013] FIG. 1 illustrates a smart thermometer, according to an embodiment of the present invention; and
[0014] FIG. 2 depicts a flowchart of a method for measuring a body temperature of a user using the smart thermometer, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0015] The headings used herein are for organizational purposes only and are not meant to be used to limit the scope of the description or the claims. As used throughout this application, the word "may" is used in a permissive sense (i.e., meaning having the potential to), rather than the mandatory sense (i.e., meaning must). Similarly, the words “include”, “including”, and “includes” mean including but not limited to. To facilitate understanding, like reference numerals have been used, where possible, to designate like elements common to the figures. Optional portions of the figures may be illustrated using dashed or dotted lines, unless the context of usage indicates otherwise.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0016] The following description includes the preferred best mode of one embodiment of the present invention. It will be clear from this description of the invention that the invention is not limited to these illustrated embodiments but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be seen as illustrative and not limiting. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the scope of the invention as defined in the claims.
[0017] In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms "comprising", "comprises”, and the like (which are synonymous with "including", "having” and "characterized by") may be replaced by the respective partially closed phrases "consisting essentially of", “consists essentially of", and the like or the respective closed phrases "consisting of", "consists of”, the like.
[0018] As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” designate both the singular and the plural, unless expressly stated to designate the singular only.
[0019] FIG. 1 illustrates a smart thermometer 100 (hereinafter referred as to the thermometer 100), according to an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, the thermometer 100 may be adapted to measure a body temperature of the user. The thermometer 100 may be brought in a contact with the body of the user at a selected locations for measurement of the body temperature, in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0020] According to embodiments of the present invention, the selected locations may be, but not limited to, a mouth, an underarm, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any locations on the body of the user where the thermometer 100 may be brought in the contact, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0021] According to embodiments of the present invention, the thermometer 100 may comprise a temperature sensor 102, a control unit 104, a first Light Emitting Diode (LED) 106, a second Light Emitting Diode (LED) 108, a third Light Emitting Diode (LED) 110, a sound unit 112, a button 114, and a battery 116.
[0022] In an embodiment of the present invention, the temperature sensor 102 may be arranged at a narrower end of the thermometer 100. The temperature sensor 102 may be adapted to measure the body temperature of the user, in an embodiment of the present invention. According to embodiments of the present invention, the temperature sensor 102 may be, but not limited to, a DHT11 temperature sensor, a thermo-resistive temperature sensor, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the temperature sensor 102, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0023] In an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 104 may be communicatively connected to the temperature sensor 102. The control unit 104 may be configured to: receive the measured body temperature of the user from the temperature sensor 102; compare the received body temperature with a first threshold value, and a second threshold value; activate the first Light Emitting Diode (LED) 106 when the received body temperature is less than the first threshold value; activate the second Light Emitting Diode (LED) 108 when the received body temperature is more than the first threshold value and less than the second threshold value; and activate the third Light Emitting Diode (LED) 110 when the received body temperature is more than the second threshold value.
[0024] In an embodiment of the present invention, the first Light Emitting Diode (LED) 106 may be adapted to emit a light of green color. In an embodiment of the present invention, the second Light Emitting Diode (LED) 108 may be adapted to emit a light of orange color. In an embodiment of the present invention, the third Light Emitting Diode (LED) 110 may be adapted to emit a light of red color.
[0025] The control unit 104 may further be configured to execute computer-executable instructions to generate an output relating to the system 100. According to embodiments of the present invention, the control unit 104 may be, but not limited to, a Programmable Logic Control (PLC) unit, a microprocessor, a development board, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the control unit 104 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0026] In an embodiment of the present invention, the sound unit 112 may be arranged inside of the thermometer 100. The sound unit 112 may be adapted to announce the measured body temperature of the user from the temperature sensor 102, in an embodiment of the present invention. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the sound unit 112 may be a speaker. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the speaker, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0027] In an embodiment of the present invention, the button 114 may be adapted to power off and/or power on the thermometer 100. The battery 116 may be adapted to supply operational power to the control unit 104, in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0028] FIG. 2 depicts a flowchart of a method 200 for measuring the body temperature of the user using the thermometer 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0029] At step 202, the thermometer 100 may receive the measured body temperature of the user from the temperature sensor 102.
[0030] At step 204, the thermometer 100 may compare the received body temperature with the first threshold value. Upon comparison, if the received body temperature is less than the first threshold value then the method 200 may continue to a step 206. Else, the method 200 may proceed to a step 208.
[0031] At step 206, the thermometer 100 may activate the first Light Emitting Diode (LED) 106 to emit the light of green color.
[0032] At step 208, the thermometer 100 may compare the received body temperature with the first threshold value and the second threshold value. Upon comparison, if the received body temperature is more than the first threshold value and less than the second threshold value the method 200 may continue to a step 210. Else, the method 200 may proceed to a step 212.
[0033] At step 210, the thermometer 100 may activate the second Light Emitting Diode (LED) 108 to emit the light of orange color.
[0034] At step 212, the thermometer 100 may compare the received body temperature with the first threshold value. Upon comparison, if the received body temperature is less than the first threshold value then the method 200 may continue to a step 214. Else, the method 200 may conclude.
[0035] At step 214, the thermometer 100 may activate the third Light Emitting Diode (LED) 110 to emit the light of red color.
[0036] While the invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and various embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not to be limited to the disclosed embodiments, but on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the scope of the appended claims.
[0037] This written description uses examples to disclose the invention, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the invention, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods. The patentable scope of the invention is defined in the claims, and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements within substantial differences from the literal languages of the claims. , Claims:CLAIMS
I/We Claim:
1. A smart thermometer (100), the thermometer (100) comprising:
a temperature sensor (102) arranged at a narrower end of the thermometer (100), and adapted to measure a body temperature of a user;
a control unit (104) communicatively connected to the temperature sensor (102), characterised in that the control unit (104) is configured to:
receive the measured body temperature of the user from the temperature sensor (102);
compare the received body temperature with a first threshold value, and a second threshold value;
activate a first Light Emitting Diode (LED) (106) when the received body temperature is less than the first threshold value;
activate a second Light Emitting Diode (LED) (108) when the received body temperature is more than the first threshold value and less than the second threshold value; and
activate a third Light Emitting Diode (LED) (110) when the received body temperature is more than the second threshold value.
2. The thermometer (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprises a sound unit (112).
3. The thermometer (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the sound unit (112) is adapted to announce the measured body temperature of the user from the temperature sensor (102).
4. The thermometer (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the sound unit (112) is a speaker.
5. The thermometer (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first Light Emitting Diode (LED) (106) is adapted to emit a light of green color.
6. The thermometer (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second Light Emitting Diode (LED) (108) is adapted to emit a light of orange color.
7. The thermometer (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the third Light Emitting Diode (LED) (110) is adapted to emit a light of red color.
8. The thermometer (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprises a button (114) adapted to power off and/or power on the thermometer (100).
9. The thermometer (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprises a battery (116).
10. The thermometer (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the battery (116) is adapted to supply operational power to the control unit (104).

Date: December 07, 2023
Place: Noida

Dr. Keerti Gupta
Agent for the Applicant
(IN/PA-1529)