WO2015144953A1 - Body-temperature-measuring element and method for said measuring element - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a body temperature meter capable of being configured with any computer device, and that provides additional local and remote control and monitoring functionalities if the computer device has network connection functionalities. It also refers to a method for said meter that enables its operation, in the form of a computer application
- thermometers which offer the reading of the temperature in a viewfinder or screen.
- thermometers from the known mercury, no longer allowed by regulations due to the danger of this element, to the electronic ones.
- the body temperature meter of the invention has a constitution that corrects the technical problem described.
- the meter comprises a temperature sensor, a computer device, preferably provided with a network connection, and a connection interface between the temperature sensor and the computer device, where the interface transforms the temperature sensor reading in an audio signal that can be processed by the computing device, all through the use of the method of the invention.
- a computing device it is understood that one that is capable of running a computer application among others, that is, that does not have an exclusive dedication to this end, and that for example can be constituted by a smart mobile phone, tablet, computer , etc.
- the proposed configuration achieves on the one hand a greater use of the computing device, and on the other hand the possibility that the application itself incorporates additional algorithms to be able to track the feverish state, give reminders for temperature taking or medication administration, etc.
- the computing device incorporates a network connection, which is currently customary in the proposed devices, it can optionally be connected to a central server to upload or record the readings, or to do a centralized follow-up.
- Figure 1 shows a view of the meter of the invention in a variant where the computing device is configured by a mobile smart phone.
- Figure 2 shows a detailed view of a part of the temperature meter of the invention, part that integrates in a common element connectable to a computer device the infrared temperature sensor and the interface, with a connector or jack connecting to the device computer, and where an anatomical adapter for the user appears, in this case adapted to the shape of the forehead.
- Figure 3 shows a block diagram of the meter of the invention.
- Figure 4 shows a diagram of the assembly configured by the temperature sensor and temperature meter interface of the invention, in a variant of the invention where the power supply is battery powered.
- Figure 5 shows a diagram of the assembly configured by the temperature sensor and temperature meter interface of the invention, in a variant of the invention where the power supply is obtained from the computing device.
- Figure 6 shows a schematic view of the connectivity of the temperature meter of the invention.
- the body temperature meter (3) of the invention comprises a temperature sensor, a computing device (5), and a connection interface (6) between the temperature sensor and the computing device (5). ), where the interface (6) transforms the temperature sensor reading into an audio signal that can be processed by the computing device (5), all through the use of the method of the invention.
- the computing device (5) will preferably comprise a mobile phone, tablet, computer or the like, which if it is also capable If you connect to a network (2) such as the Internet through any type of connection (Wi-Fi, mobile data, connection through a computer, etc.), you can supply the data obtained and / or stored to a central server (1) optionally.
- a network (2) such as the Internet through any type of connection (Wi-Fi, mobile data, connection through a computer, etc.)
- the interface (6) comprises a converter (7) of the signal from the temperature sensor to the audio signal, and an audio connector connectable to the audio input / output (5a) of the computing device (5), audio connector which normally comprises an input / output jack connector (8), which corresponds to the typical audio implementation of many of the existing computing devices (5).
- the temperature sensor comprises an infrared sensor (4) equipped with a digital output signal processor (4a), which therefore offers a digital reading of the temperatures
- the converter (7) comprises a power supply (10 ) and a microcontroller (9) connectable to the digital output signal processor (4a) of the infrared sensor (4), microcontroller (9) in which a digital signal converter software from the infrared sensor (4) runs to an output signal audio frequency function of the signal from said infrared sensor (4), and available to the microphone pin (8a) of the jack (8).
- Said converter software is part of the method of the invention.
- the invention has provided that the temperature sensor, infrared (4) in this non-limiting example of the invention, and the interface (6) with the converter (7) and the connector or jack (8 ) are implemented in a common element (30) connectable to the computing device (5), as seen in Figures 2 and 3.
- the invention has also provided implementation of a switch (20) configurator of said pinout to favor the universality of the product (see figures 4 and 5).
- This switching can also be configured from a management computer application installed in the computing device (5), simplifying the hardware. Said computer application is part of the method of the invention.
- the power supply (10) in a variant of the specific invention for certain devices comprises a battery (40), which can be rechargeable. This variant is represented in Figure 4. In those other devices (5) where the output audio signal offers sufficient power, the power can be taken from the audio output of the computing device (5).
- the management computer application installed in said computing device (5) will generate an outgoing audio signal at maximum amplitude, of a determined frequency, preferably 21 KHz and 180 degrees out of phase one audio channel with respect to the other (stereo audio), signal that will enter through the audio pins (8b, 8c) of the jack (8) (see figure 5) and that will reach the power supply (10) itself, which comprises a voltage booster transformer (11), and a set rectifier / filter (12).
- an anatomical adapter of the infrared sensor (4) can be additionally provided.
- an adapter (15) for the shape of the user's forehead is seen.
- both the signal converter software from the infrared sensor (4) to the audio frequency output signal implemented in the microcontroller (9) and the management computer application installed in the computing device (5) are part of the invention, since they produce a technical effect that is part of the solution to the technical problem posed, and make up the method of the invention
- the method of the invention comprises the following steps implemented in the microcontroller (9) of the converter (7) belonging to the interface (6), to convert a signal from an infrared sensor (4) to a frequency output signal of audio function of the signal from said infrared sensor (4), similar to that of a transducer: power level detection, and communication to the computing device (5); at this stage it detects if the power supply supplies enough energy for operation, and communicates this fact to the computing device (5) so that the application that runs in it makes the decision to proceed with the reading or abort and notify the user; This step is recommended, especially in variants where the power supply (10) is battery operated. power supply to the temperature sensor, since it is an active element that returns a reading in digital format.
- This wait can typically be 1 second, and alternatively or in addition the wait can be done by the application that runs on the computing device (5).
- temperature sensor reading identification of the frequency associated with the read temperature, and generation on the microphone pin (8a) of the corresponding frequency output signal, which will be interpreted by the application that runs on the computing device (5)
- the method of the invention also comprises the following steps implemented in the computing device (5), to determine when a reading will be carried out, detect the presence of the necessary conditions for it and record the readings and present them on the screen of the computing device (5 ): record of order to carry out a measurement made by the user through the means of the computing device (5),
- the method of the invention additionally comprises a stage of generating audio signal at maximum amplitude, of determined frequency and 180 degrees out of phase to supply the transformer (11) elevator voltage, and rectifier / filter assembly (12).
- the method of the invention in its part implemented in the computing device (5) can comprise other additional steps, such as associating the readings made to be able to track the febrile state to different profiles of previously stored users. , as well as recommending medication doses, or reminders for temperature taking or medication administration. Additionally, it can incorporate intercom stages with the central server (1) to share and manage the information with it and with other devices (50) connected to it.
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The invention relates to a measuring element (3) comprising a temperature sensor, a computer device (5), and a connecting interface (6) between the temperature sensor and the computer device (5), where the interface (6) transforms the reading of the sensor into an audio signal that can be processed by the computer device (5), using the method according to the invention.
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MEDIDOR DE TEMPERATURA CORPORAL Y METODO PARA DICHO MEDIDOR BODY TEMPERATURE METER AND METHOD FOR SUCH METER
DESCRIPCIÓN DESCRIPTION
Objeto de la Invención Object of the Invention
La presente invención se refiere a un medidor de temperatura corporal susceptible de configurarse con cualquier dispositivo informático, y que aporta funcionalidades adicionales de control y seguimiento local y remoto si el dispositivo informático dispone de funcionalidades de conexión a red. También se refiere a un método para dicho medidor que posibilita su funcionamiento, en forma de aplicación informática The present invention relates to a body temperature meter capable of being configured with any computer device, and that provides additional local and remote control and monitoring functionalities if the computer device has network connection functionalities. It also refers to a method for said meter that enables its operation, in the form of a computer application
Antecedentes de la invención Background of the invention
En la actualidad, para toma clínica de temperaturas, por ejemplo para controlar la fiebre de un paciente, se utilizan los conocidos termómetros, que ofrecen la lectura de la temperatura en un visor o pantalla. Existen diversos tipos de termómetros, desde los conocidos de mercurio, ya no permitidos por normativa debido a la peligrosidad de este elemento, hasta los electrónicos. At present, for the clinical taking of temperatures, for example to control a patient's fever, the known thermometers are used, which offer the reading of the temperature in a viewfinder or screen. There are various types of thermometers, from the known mercury, no longer allowed by regulations due to the danger of this element, to the electronic ones.
Todos ellos tienen la particularidad de que se trata de un dispositivo exclusivamente dedicado, y con funcionalidad limitada exclusivamente a la toma de temperaturas y lectura en el visor o pantalla. Además no pueden ofrecer funcionalidades adicionales tales como pautas de tratamiento, registros de lecturas anteriores sin o con personalización en función de los diferentes usuarios, y mucho menos ofrecen dicha información de forma remota, ni permiten gestionar la misma; además la dedicación exclusiva del dispositivo implica una infrautilización de los elementos que lo constituyen ya que únicamente funcionan para la toma de temperaturas clínicas. All of them have the particularity that it is an exclusively dedicated device, and with functionality limited exclusively to the taking of temperatures and reading in the viewfinder or screen. In addition they cannot offer additional functionalities such as treatment guidelines, records of previous readings without or with personalization depending on the different users, much less offer said information remotely, nor allow it to be managed; In addition, the exclusive dedication of the device implies an underutilization of the elements that constitute it since they only work for the taking of clinical temperatures.
Descripción de la invención Description of the invention
El medidor de temperatura corporal de la invención tiene una constitución que subsana el
problema técnico descrito. The body temperature meter of the invention has a constitution that corrects the technical problem described.
De acuerdo con la invención, el medidor comprende un sensor de temperatura, un dispositivo informático, preferentemente provisto de conexión a red, y una interfaz de conexión entre el sensor de temperatura y el dispositivo informático, donde la interfaz transforma la lectura del sensor de temperatura en una señal de audio procesable por el dispositivo informático, todo ello mediante la utilización del método de la invención. According to the invention, the meter comprises a temperature sensor, a computer device, preferably provided with a network connection, and a connection interface between the temperature sensor and the computer device, where the interface transforms the temperature sensor reading in an audio signal that can be processed by the computing device, all through the use of the method of the invention.
En este documento, como dispositivo informático se entiende aquel que es capaz de correr una aplicación informática entre otras, esto es, que no tiene una dedicación exclusiva a este fin, y que por ejemplo puede estar constituido por un teléfono móvil inteligente, tableta, ordenador, etc. In this document, as a computing device, it is understood that one that is capable of running a computer application among others, that is, that does not have an exclusive dedication to this end, and that for example can be constituted by a smart mobile phone, tablet, computer , etc.
La configuración propuesta consigue por un lado un mayor aprovechamiento del dispositivo informático, y por otra parte la posibilidad de que la propia aplicación incorpore algoritmos adicionales para poder hacer un seguimiento del estado febril, dar recordatorios para toma de temperatura o administración de medicamentos, etc. The proposed configuration achieves on the one hand a greater use of the computing device, and on the other hand the possibility that the application itself incorporates additional algorithms to be able to track the feverish state, give reminders for temperature taking or medication administration, etc.
Si además el dispositivo informático incorpora conexión a red, lo que es usual en la actualidad en los dispositivos propuestos, se podrá conectar opcionalmente con un servidor central para subir o registrar las lecturas, o hacer un seguimiento centralizado. If, in addition, the computing device incorporates a network connection, which is currently customary in the proposed devices, it can optionally be connected to a central server to upload or record the readings, or to do a centralized follow-up.
Breve Descripción de los Dibujos La figura 1 muestra una vista del medidor de la invención en una variante donde el dispositivo informático está configurado por un teléfono móvil inteligente. Brief Description of the Drawings Figure 1 shows a view of the meter of the invention in a variant where the computing device is configured by a mobile smart phone.
La figura 2 muestra una vista en detalle de una parte del medidor de temperatura de la invención, parte que integra en un elemento común conectable a un dispositivo informático el sensor de temperatura de infrarrojos y la interfaz, con un conector o jack de conexión al dispositivo informático, y donde aparece un adaptador anatómico para el usuario, en este caso adaptado a la forma de la frente. Figure 2 shows a detailed view of a part of the temperature meter of the invention, part that integrates in a common element connectable to a computer device the infrared temperature sensor and the interface, with a connector or jack connecting to the device computer, and where an anatomical adapter for the user appears, in this case adapted to the shape of the forehead.
La figura 3 muestra un diagrama de bloques del medidor de la invención.
La figura 4 muestra un esquema del conjunto configurado por el sensor de temperatura e interfaz del medidor de temperatura de la invención, en una variante de la invención donde la fuente de alimentación es a batería. Figure 3 shows a block diagram of the meter of the invention. Figure 4 shows a diagram of the assembly configured by the temperature sensor and temperature meter interface of the invention, in a variant of the invention where the power supply is battery powered.
La figura 5 muestra un esquema del conjunto configurado por el sensor de temperatura e interfaz del medidor de temperatura de la invención, en una variante de la invención donde la fuente de alimentación se obtiene del dispositivo informático. La figura 6 muestra una vista esquemática de la conectividad del medidor de temperatura de la invención. Figure 5 shows a diagram of the assembly configured by the temperature sensor and temperature meter interface of the invention, in a variant of the invention where the power supply is obtained from the computing device. Figure 6 shows a schematic view of the connectivity of the temperature meter of the invention.
Descripción de la Forma de Realización Preferida El medidor (3) de temperatura corporal de la invención comprende un sensor de temperatura, un dispositivo informático (5), y una interfaz (6) de conexión entre el sensor de temperatura y el dispositivo informático (5), donde la interfaz (6) transforma la lectura del sensor de temperatura en una señal de audio procesable por el dispositivo informático (5), todo ello mediante la utilización del método de la invención. La mayor utilidad del medidor (3) de la invención está en el aprovechamiento de los medios tecnológicos existentes de utilización cotidiana, por lo que el dispositivo informático (5) preferentemente comprenderá un teléfono móvil, tableta, ordenador o similar, que si además es capaz de conectarse a una red (2) como internet por cualquier tipo de conexión (wifi, datos móviles, conexión a través de ordenador, etc), podrá suministrar los datos obtenidos y/o almacenados a un servidor central (1) opcionalmente. Description of the Preferred Embodiment The body temperature meter (3) of the invention comprises a temperature sensor, a computing device (5), and a connection interface (6) between the temperature sensor and the computing device (5). ), where the interface (6) transforms the temperature sensor reading into an audio signal that can be processed by the computing device (5), all through the use of the method of the invention. The greatest utility of the meter (3) of the invention is in the use of existing technological means of daily use, whereby the computing device (5) will preferably comprise a mobile phone, tablet, computer or the like, which if it is also capable If you connect to a network (2) such as the Internet through any type of connection (Wi-Fi, mobile data, connection through a computer, etc.), you can supply the data obtained and / or stored to a central server (1) optionally.
La interfaz (6) comprende un conversor (7) de la señal procedente del sensor de temperatura a señal de audio, y un conector de audio conectable a la entrada/salida de audio (5a) del dispositivo informático (5), conector de audio que comprende normalmente un conector jack (8) de entrada/salida, que se corresponde con la implementación típica de audio de muchos de los dispositivos informáticos (5) existentes. The interface (6) comprises a converter (7) of the signal from the temperature sensor to the audio signal, and an audio connector connectable to the audio input / output (5a) of the computing device (5), audio connector which normally comprises an input / output jack connector (8), which corresponds to the typical audio implementation of many of the existing computing devices (5).
El sensor de temperatura comprende un sensor de infrarrojos (4) dotado de un procesador digital de señal de salida (4a), que por tanto ofrece una lectura digital de las temperaturas, mientras que el conversor (7) comprende una fuente de alimentación (10) y un microcontrolador
(9) conectable al procesador digital de señal de salida (4a) del sensor de infrarrojos (4), microcontrolador (9) en el que corre un software conversor de la señal digital procedente del sensor de infrarrojos (4) a una señal de salida de frecuencia de audio función de la señal procedente de dicho sensor de infrarrojos (4), y suministrable al pin de micrófono (8a) del jack (8). Dicho software conversor forma parte del método de la invención The temperature sensor comprises an infrared sensor (4) equipped with a digital output signal processor (4a), which therefore offers a digital reading of the temperatures, while the converter (7) comprises a power supply (10 ) and a microcontroller (9) connectable to the digital output signal processor (4a) of the infrared sensor (4), microcontroller (9) in which a digital signal converter software from the infrared sensor (4) runs to an output signal audio frequency function of the signal from said infrared sensor (4), and available to the microphone pin (8a) of the jack (8). Said converter software is part of the method of the invention.
Por facilidad de comercialización del sistema, la invención ha previsto que el sensor de temperatura, de infrarrojos (4) en este ejemplo no limitativo de la invención, y la interfaz (6) con el conversor (7) y el conector o jack (8) se implementen en un elemento común (30) conectable al dispositivo informático (5), como se ve en las figuras 2 y 3. For ease of commercialization of the system, the invention has provided that the temperature sensor, infrared (4) in this non-limiting example of the invention, and the interface (6) with the converter (7) and the connector or jack (8 ) are implemented in a common element (30) connectable to the computing device (5), as seen in Figures 2 and 3.
Dado que el pinout o configuración de los pines del jack (8) varía en función de los fabricantes, ubicando el pin de micrófono (8a) en tercero o cuarto lugar empezando desde la punta del jack (8), la invención también ha previsto la implementación de un conmutador (20) configurador de dicho pinout para favorecer la universalidad del producto (ver figuras 4 y 5). Esta conmutación también puede configurarse desde una aplicación informática de gestión instalada en el dispositivo informático (5), simplificando el hardware. Dicha aplicación informática forma parte del método de la invención. La fuente de alimentación (10), en una variante de la invención concreta para determinados dispositivos comprende una batería (40), que puede ser recargable. Esta variante se representa en la figura 4. En aquellos otros dispositivos (5) donde la señal de audio de salida ofrezca potencia suficiente, la alimentación puede tomarse de la propia salida de audio del dispositivo informático (5). Para ello la aplicación informática de gestión instalada en dicho dispositivo informático (5) generará una señal saliente de audio a máxima amplitud, de frecuencia determinada, preferentemente 21 KHz y desfasada 180 grados un canal de audio respecto al otro (audio estéreo), señal que entrará por los pines de audio (8b, 8c) del jack (8) (ver figura 5) y que llegará a la fuente de alimentación (10) propiamente dicha, la cual comprende un transformador (11) elevador de tensión, y un conjunto rectificador/filtro (12). Since the pinout or configuration of the jack pins (8) varies depending on the manufacturers, placing the microphone pin (8a) in third or fourth place starting from the tip of the jack (8), the invention has also provided implementation of a switch (20) configurator of said pinout to favor the universality of the product (see figures 4 and 5). This switching can also be configured from a management computer application installed in the computing device (5), simplifying the hardware. Said computer application is part of the method of the invention. The power supply (10), in a variant of the specific invention for certain devices comprises a battery (40), which can be rechargeable. This variant is represented in Figure 4. In those other devices (5) where the output audio signal offers sufficient power, the power can be taken from the audio output of the computing device (5). For this, the management computer application installed in said computing device (5) will generate an outgoing audio signal at maximum amplitude, of a determined frequency, preferably 21 KHz and 180 degrees out of phase one audio channel with respect to the other (stereo audio), signal that will enter through the audio pins (8b, 8c) of the jack (8) (see figure 5) and that will reach the power supply (10) itself, which comprises a voltage booster transformer (11), and a set rectifier / filter (12).
En cualquiera de las variantes de la invención se ha previsto que adicionalmente se pueda disponer un adaptador anatómico del sensor de infrarrojos (4). En el ejemplo mostrado en la figura 2, se aprecia un adaptador (15) para la forma de la frente del usuario.
Por su parte, tanto el software conversor de la señal procedente del sensor de infrarrojos (4) a señal de salida de frecuencia de audio implementado en el microcontrolador (9) como la aplicación informática de gestión instalada en el dispositivo informático (5) forman parte de la invención, ya que producen un efecto técnico que forma parte de la solución al problema técnico planteado, y componen el método de la invención In any of the variants of the invention it is provided that an anatomical adapter of the infrared sensor (4) can be additionally provided. In the example shown in Figure 2, an adapter (15) for the shape of the user's forehead is seen. On the other hand, both the signal converter software from the infrared sensor (4) to the audio frequency output signal implemented in the microcontroller (9) and the management computer application installed in the computing device (5) are part of the invention, since they produce a technical effect that is part of the solution to the technical problem posed, and make up the method of the invention
El método de la invención comprende las siguientes etapas implementadas en el microcontrolador (9) del conversor (7) perteneciente a la interfaz (6), para convertir una señal procedente de un sensor de infrarrojos (4) a una señal de salida de frecuencia de audio función de la señal procedente de dicho sensor de infrarrojos (4), de forma similar a la de un transductor: detección de nivel de alimentación, y comunicación al dispositivo informático (5); en esta etapa detecta si la fuente de alimentación suministra energía suficiente para el funcionamiento, y comunica este hecho al dispositivo informático (5) para que la aplicación que corre en el mismo tome la decisión de proceder con la lectura o abortar y notificar al usuario; este paso es recomendable, especialmente en las variantes donde la fuente de alimentación (10) es a batería. alimentación de energía al sensor de temperatura, dado que se trata de un elemento activo que devuelve una lectura en formato digital. espera para estabilización de temperatura, en la fase inicial de alimentación. Esta espera típicamente puede ser de 1 segundo, y alternativamente o complementariamente la espera la puede realizar la aplicación que corre en el dispositivo informático (5). lectura del sensor de temperatura. identificación de la frecuencia asociada a la temperatura leída, y generación en el pin de micrófono (8a) de la señal de salida de frecuencia correspondiente, que será interpretada por la aplicación que corre en el dispositivo informático (5)
El método de la invención también comprende las siguientes etapas implementadas en el dispositivo informático (5), para determinar cuándo se efectuará una lectura, detectar la presencia de las condiciones necesarias para ello y registrar las lecturas y presentarlas en la pantalla del dispositivo informático (5): registro de orden de efectuar medida efectuada por el usuario a través de los medios propios del dispositivo informático (5), The method of the invention comprises the following steps implemented in the microcontroller (9) of the converter (7) belonging to the interface (6), to convert a signal from an infrared sensor (4) to a frequency output signal of audio function of the signal from said infrared sensor (4), similar to that of a transducer: power level detection, and communication to the computing device (5); at this stage it detects if the power supply supplies enough energy for operation, and communicates this fact to the computing device (5) so that the application that runs in it makes the decision to proceed with the reading or abort and notify the user; This step is recommended, especially in variants where the power supply (10) is battery operated. power supply to the temperature sensor, since it is an active element that returns a reading in digital format. wait for temperature stabilization, in the initial phase of feeding. This wait can typically be 1 second, and alternatively or in addition the wait can be done by the application that runs on the computing device (5). temperature sensor reading. identification of the frequency associated with the read temperature, and generation on the microphone pin (8a) of the corresponding frequency output signal, which will be interpreted by the application that runs on the computing device (5) The method of the invention also comprises the following steps implemented in the computing device (5), to determine when a reading will be carried out, detect the presence of the necessary conditions for it and record the readings and present them on the screen of the computing device (5 ): record of order to carry out a measurement made by the user through the means of the computing device (5),
detección de presencia de la interfaz (6), o aviso en caso contrario, presence detection of the interface (6), or warning otherwise,
- lectura de alimentación suficiente en la interfaz (6), o aviso en caso contrario, - sufficient power reading on the interface (6), or warning otherwise,
lectura de la interfaz (6), interface reading (6),
trasposición de la lectura de la interfaz a la pantalla del dispositivo informático (5) registro opcional de la información. Las etapas anteriores del método son válidas en la variante del medidor (3) con fuente de alimentación (10) a batería. En la variante con fuente de alimentación suministrada desde el dispositivo informático (5), el método de la invención adicionalmente comprende una etapa de generación de señal de audio a máxima amplitud, de frecuencia determinada y desfasada 180 grados para suministrar al transformador (11) elevador de tensión, y conjunto rectificador/filtro (12). Transposition of the interface reading to the display of the computing device (5) optional registration of the information. The previous steps of the method are valid in the variant of the meter (3) with battery power supply (10). In the variant with power supply supplied from the computing device (5), the method of the invention additionally comprises a stage of generating audio signal at maximum amplitude, of determined frequency and 180 degrees out of phase to supply the transformer (11) elevator voltage, and rectifier / filter assembly (12).
Además de las funcionalidades anteriores, el método de la invención, en su parte implementada en el dispositivo informático (5) puede comprender otras etapas adicionales, tales como asociar a distintos perfiles de usuarios previamente almacenados las lecturas efectuadas para poder hacer un seguimiento del estado febril, así como recomendar dosis de medicamentos, o recordatorios para toma de temperatura o administración de medicamentos. Adicionalmente puede incorporar etapas de intercomunicación con el servidor (1) central para compartir y gestionar la información con el mismo y con otros dispositivos (50) conectados al mismo. No obstante lo anterior, y puesto que la descripción realizada corresponde únicamente a formas de realización preferida de la invención, se comprenderá que dentro de su esencialidad podrán introducirse múltiples variaciones de detalle, asimismo protegidas, que podrán afectar a la forma, el tamaño o los materiales de fabricación del conjunto o de sus partes, sin que ello suponga alteración alguna de la invención en su conjunto, delimitada únicamente por las
reivindicaciones que se proporcionan en lo que sigue.
In addition to the above functionalities, the method of the invention, in its part implemented in the computing device (5) can comprise other additional steps, such as associating the readings made to be able to track the febrile state to different profiles of previously stored users. , as well as recommending medication doses, or reminders for temperature taking or medication administration. Additionally, it can incorporate intercom stages with the central server (1) to share and manage the information with it and with other devices (50) connected to it. Notwithstanding the foregoing, and since the description given corresponds only to preferred embodiments of the invention, it will be understood that within its essentiality multiple variations of detail may be introduced, also protected, which may affect the shape, size or the manufacturing materials of the assembly or its parts, without implying any alteration of the invention as a whole, delimited only by the claims provided in the following.
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1.-Medidor (3) de temperatura corporal caracterizado porque comprende un sensor de temperatura, un dispositivo informático (5), y una interfaz (6) de conexión entre el sensor de temperatura y el dispositivo informático (5), donde la interfaz (6) transforma la lectura del sensor de temperatura en una señal de audio procesable por el dispositivo informático (5). 1.-Body temperature meter (3) characterized in that it comprises a temperature sensor, a computing device (5), and a connection interface (6) between the temperature sensor and the computing device (5), where the interface ( 6) Transforms the temperature sensor reading into an audio signal that can be processed by the computing device (5).
2. -Medidor (3) de temperatura corporal según reivindicación 1 caracterizado porque el sensor de temperatura y la interfaz (6) se integran en un elemento común (30) conectable al dispositivo informático (5). 2. - Body temperature meter (3) according to claim 1 characterized in that the temperature sensor and the interface (6) are integrated in a common element (30) connectable to the computing device (5).
3. -Medidor (3) de temperatura corporal según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones anteriores caracterizado porque el dispositivo informático (5) se encuentra seleccionado entre: 3. - Body temperature meter (3) according to any of the preceding claims characterized in that the computing device (5) is selected from:
un teléfono móvil, a Mobile phone,
una tableta, a tablet,
un ordenador. a computer.
4. -Medidor (3) de temperatura corporal según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones anteriores caracterizado porque la interfaz (6) comprende un conversor (7) de la señal procedente del sensor de temperatura a señal de audio, y un conector de audio conectable a una entrada/salida de audio del dispositivo informático (5). 4. - Body temperature meter (3) according to any of the preceding claims characterized in that the interface (6) comprises a converter (7) of the signal from the temperature sensor to an audio signal, and an audio connector connectable to a audio input / output of the computing device (5).
5. -Medidor (3) de temperatura corporal según reivindicación 4 caracterizado porque el conector de audio conectable a la entrada/salida del dispositivo informático (5) comprende un conector jack (8) de entrada/salida. 5. - Body temperature meter (3) according to claim 4 characterized in that the audio connector connectable to the input / output of the computing device (5) comprises an input / output jack connector (8).
6. -Medidor (3) de temperatura corporal según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones anteriores caracterizado porque el sensor de temperatura comprende un sensor de infrarrojos (4) dotado de un procesador digital de señal de salida (4a). 6. - Body temperature meter (3) according to any of the preceding claims characterized in that the temperature sensor comprises an infrared sensor (4) equipped with a digital output signal processor (4a).
7. -Medidor (3) de temperatura corporal según reivindicación 6 en combinación con las reivindicaciones 4 o 5 caracterizado porque el conversor (7) comprende una fuente de alimentación (10) y un microcontrolador (9) conectable al procesador digital de señal de salida (4a) del sensor de infrarrojos (4), convirtiendo el microcontrolador (9) la señal procedente del
sensor de infrarrojos (4) a una señal de salida de frecuencia de audio función de la señal procedente de dicho sensor de infrarrojos (4), y suministrable al pin de micrófono (8a) del jack (8). 7. - Body temperature meter (3) according to claim 6 in combination with claims 4 or 5 characterized in that the converter (7) comprises a power supply (10) and a microcontroller (9) connectable to the digital output signal processor (4a) of the infrared sensor (4), converting the microcontroller (9) the signal from the infrared sensor (4) to an audio frequency output signal depending on the signal from said infrared sensor (4), and available to the microphone pin (8a) of the jack (8).
8. -Medidor (3) de temperatura corporal según reivindicación 7 caracterizado porque la salida conectable al pin de micrófono (8a) del jack (8) adicionalmente incorpora un configurador del pinout del Jack (8). 8. - Body temperature meter (3) according to claim 7 characterized in that the output connectable to the microphone pin (8a) of the jack (8) additionally incorporates a configurator of the pinout of the Jack (8).
9. -Medidor (3) de temperatura corporal según reivindicaciones 7 o 8 caracterizado porque la fuente de alimentación (10) comprende una batería (40). 9. - Body temperature meter (3) according to claims 7 or 8, characterized in that the power supply (10) comprises a battery (40).
10. -Medidor (3) de temperatura corporal según reivindicaciones 7 o 8 caracterizado porque la fuente de alimentación (10) comprende un transformador (11) elevador de tensión, y un conjunto rectificador/filtro (12) conectado a los pines de audio (8b, 8c) del jack (8), destinados a convertir en alimentación una señal de audio procedente del dispositivo informático (5). 10. - Body temperature meter (3) according to claims 7 or 8 characterized in that the power supply (10) comprises a voltage booster transformer (11), and a rectifier / filter assembly (12) connected to the audio pins ( 8b, 8c) of the jack (8), intended to convert an audio signal from the computing device (5) into power.
11. -Medidor (3) de temperatura corporal según reivindicación 10 caracterizado porque la señal de audio procedente del dispositivo informático (5) tiene máxima amplitud y frecuencia de 21 KHz y desfasada 180 grados un canal de audio respecto del otro. 11. - Body temperature meter (3) according to claim 10 characterized in that the audio signal from the computing device (5) has a maximum amplitude and frequency of 21 KHz and an audio channel 180 degrees out of phase with respect to the other.
12. -Medidor (3) de temperatura corporal según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones anteriores caracterizado porque adicionalmente comprende un adaptador (15) del sensor de infrarrojos (4) a la anatomía del usuario. 12. - Body temperature meter (3) according to any of the preceding claims characterized in that it additionally comprises an adapter (15) of the infrared sensor (4) to the anatomy of the user.
13. -Medidor (3) de temperatura corporal según reivindicación 12 caracterizado porque el adaptador (15) tiene forma adaptada a la forma de la frente del usuario 13. - Body temperature meter (3) according to claim 12 characterized in that the adapter (15) has a shape adapted to the shape of the user's forehead
14. -Medidor (3) de temperatura corporal según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones anteriores caracterizado porque el dispositivo informático (5) adicionalmente implementa una conexión a red (2) en orden a permitir la conexión del medidor (3) con un servidor (1) central. 14. - Body temperature meter (3) according to any of the preceding claims characterized in that the computing device (5) additionally implements a network connection (2) in order to allow the connection of the meter (3) with a server (1) central.
15. -Método para medidor (3) de temperatura corporal caracterizado porque comprende las siguientes etapas, implementadas en un microcontrolador (9) de un conversor (7) perteneciente a una interfaz (6) para convertir una señal procedente de un sensor de infrarrojos (4) a una
señal de salida de frecuencia de audio función de la señal procedente de dicho sensor de infrarrojos (4): detección de nivel de alimentación y comunicación al dispositivo informático. 15. -Method for body temperature meter (3) characterized in that it comprises the following steps, implemented in a microcontroller (9) of a converter (7) belonging to an interface (6) to convert a signal from an infrared sensor ( 4) to one audio frequency output signal function of the signal from said infrared sensor (4): detection of power level and communication to the computing device.
- alimentación al sensor de temperatura - power to the temperature sensor
espera para estabilización de temperatura wait for temperature stabilization
lectura del sensor sensor reading
identificación de la frecuencia asociada a la temperatura leída, y identification of the frequency associated with the temperature read, and
generación en el pin de micrófono de señal de salida de frecuencia correspondiente; mientras que comprende las siguientes etapas implementadas en un dispositivo informático (5) registro de orden de efectuar medida, generation on the corresponding frequency output signal microphone pin; while comprising the following steps implemented in a computer device (5) order register to measure,
detección de presencia de la interfaz (6), o aviso en caso contrario, presence detection of the interface (6), or warning otherwise,
- lectura de alimentación suficiente en la interfaz (6) o aviso en caso contrario, y - sufficient power reading on the interface (6) or warning otherwise, and
lectura de la interfaz (6) interface reading (6)
trasposición de la lectura de la interfaz a la pantalla del dispositivo informático (5) registro opcional de la información 16.- Método para medidor (3) de temperatura corporal según reivindicación 15 caracterizado porque adicionalmente comprende una etapa de generación de una señal de audio transmitible por los pines de audio para suministrar a un transformador (11) elevador de tensión, y conjunto rectificador/filtro (12) pertenecientes a una fuente de alimentación (10) de un conversor (7) del medidor (3), implementando dicha etapa en el dispositivo informático (5) entre la etapa de detección de presencia de la interfaz (6), o aviso en caso contrario, y la etapa de lectura de la interfaz (6)
Transposition of the reading of the interface to the display of the computing device (5) optional registration of the information 16. Method for body temperature meter (3) according to claim 15 characterized in that it additionally comprises a step of generating a transmittable audio signal by the audio pins to supply a transformer (11) voltage booster, and rectifier / filter assembly (12) belonging to a power supply (10) of a converter (7) of the meter (3), implementing said stage in the computing device (5) between the presence detection stage of the interface (6), or warning otherwise, and the reading stage of the interface (6)
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