Measurement of body temperature in the oral cavity with a temperature sensor integrated with a powered toothbrush
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Published:2022-12-13
Issue:1
Volume:5
Page:
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ISSN:2523-3963
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Container-title:SN Applied Sciences
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language:en
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Short-container-title:SN Appl. Sci.
Author:
Flyborg JohanORCID,
Renvert Stefan,
Anderberg Peter,
Isaksson Ulrika,
Berglund Johan Sanmartin
Abstract
AbstractThis paper presents a method for collecting core body temperature data via a temperature sensor integrated into a powered toothbrush. The purpose is to facilitate the collection of temperature data without any extended effort from the user. Twelve participants use a powered toothbrush with a temperature sensor mounted on the brush head twice daily for two months. The obtained values are compared with those from a conventional fever thermometer approved for intraoral use. The results show that the temperature sensor–integrated powered toothbrush can measure the core body temperature and provide values comparable to those provided by a traditional oral thermometer. The use of the device can facilitate disease monitoring, fertility control, and security solutions for the elderly.
Funder
Blekinge Tekniska Högskola
Högskolan Kristianstad
Blekinge Institute of Technology
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
General Earth and Planetary Sciences,General Physics and Astronomy,General Engineering,General Environmental Science,General Materials Science,General Chemical Engineering
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