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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 31, 2007
Filed:
Sep. 13, 2005
Masao Kuroda, Shiojiri, JP;
Naoki Ishibashi, Shiojiri, JP;
Yutaka Kobayashi, Suwa, JP;
Seiko Epson Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A deep-area temperature calculating devicecalculates the temperature Tof a deep area on the basis of a first body-surface temperature and second body-surface temperature from body-surface sensorsA andB, and on the basis of a first intermediate temperature and second intermediate temperature from intermediate sensorsA andB. Since the temperature Tof the deep area is determined from two body-surface temperatures and two intermediate temperatures, the temperature Tof the deep area can be calculated regardless of the heat resistance of the thermometer without making any assumptions regarding the heat resistance of the area that extends from the deep area of the human body to the body surface. Thereby, the temperature Tof the deep area can be calculated and the body temperature can be measured with high precision regardless of differences in the body type or contact with clothing or bedding.