System and method for monitoring body temperature
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1. A method for monitoring body temperature, comprising the steps of:
- measuring one or more temperature values by sensors at known locations on one or more bodies;
transmitting the measured temperature values and corresponding sensor identifications from the sensors to a monitoring device;
receiving the measured temperature values and corresponding sensor identifications by the monitoring device;
comparing the received sensor identifications with sensor identifications in a sensor registration table for determining a unique sensor manufacturer registration number, a sensor position, a body age, and alarm limits associated with each sensor;
computing adjusted temperature values from the measured temperature values based on the known body locations of the corresponding sensors;
storing the received measured temperature values, the adjusted temperature values, the sensor identification numbers, a sensor status, a time and date indication, an end indicator, and a new entry indicator as a sensor entry in a multiple sensor data table; and
displaying the adjusted temperature values for use by a caretaker.
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Abstract
The system comprises one or more sensor devices, where each sensor device is capable of measuring a temperature at a known location of a body of a human or other animal. Each sensor transmits a temperature measurement value and sensor identification to a monitor device. The monitor device receives the temperature measurement value and sensor identification, and computes an adjusted temperature value based upon the position of the measuring sensor, body age, and time of day. The adjusted temperature value is tested for alarm conditions and displayed for use by a caretaker.
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1. A method for monitoring body temperature, comprising the steps of:
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measuring one or more temperature values by sensors at known locations on one or more bodies; transmitting the measured temperature values and corresponding sensor identifications from the sensors to a monitoring device; receiving the measured temperature values and corresponding sensor identifications by the monitoring device; comparing the received sensor identifications with sensor identifications in a sensor registration table for determining a unique sensor manufacturer registration number, a sensor position, a body age, and alarm limits associated with each sensor; computing adjusted temperature values from the measured temperature values based on the known body locations of the corresponding sensors; storing the received measured temperature values, the adjusted temperature values, the sensor identification numbers, a sensor status, a time and date indication, an end indicator, and a new entry indicator as a sensor entry in a multiple sensor data table; and displaying the adjusted temperature values for use by a caretaker. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A system for monitoring body temperature, comprising:
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sensor devices for measuring one or more temperature values at known locations on one or more bodies; the sensor devices for transmitting the measured temperature values and corresponding sensor identifications from the sensors to a monitoring device; a monitor device for receiving the measured temperature values and corresponding sensor identifications; a sensor registration table in the monitor device for comparing the received sensor identifications with sensor identifications in a sensor registration table for determining a unique sensor manufacturer registration number, a sensor position, a body age, and alarm limits associated with each sensor; the monitor device for computing adjusted temperature values from the measured temperature values based on the known body locations of the corresponding; and means for displaying the adjusted temperature values for use by a caretaker. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37)
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38. A system for monitoring body temperature, including one or more sensor devices and a monitor device, the monitor device comprising:
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means for receiving a measured temperature and sensor identification over a wireless link;
a processor for controlling operation of the monitor device;means for comparing the received sensor identifications with sensor identifications in a sensor registration table for determining a unique sensor manufacturer registration number, a sensor position, a body age, and alarm limits associated with each sensor; means for computing an adjusted temperature value from the measured temperature value using a known body location of the measuring sensor; and means for displaying the adjusted temperature value for use by caretakers. - View Dependent Claims (39, 40, 41, 42)
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