Panasonic patented a method to control devices using thermal cameras to detect body surface temperature, estimate deep body temperature, and adjust device operations based on the person’s condition. The claim includes installing cameras at hospital entrances to direct individuals to different waiting rooms based on their body temperature range. GlobalData’s report on Panasonic gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Thermal camera-based device control system for hospitals
The granted patent (Publication Number: US11883210B2) discloses a method for controlling a device by obtaining information related to a person's body surface temperature using a thermal camera and estimating their deep body temperature. The method involves installing the thermal camera at a hospital entrance with two waiting rooms, each equipped with a door. Depending on the estimated deep body temperature falling within specific ranges, the method controls which door to open for the person to enter the respective waiting room. The ranges can be adjusted based on individual-specific information, such as data from a medical card presented to a reader at the hospital.
Furthermore, the patent also describes a controller for the device and a computer-readable recording medium storing a program that enables a computer to perform similar operations. The controller includes a memory storing instructions and a processor executing these instructions to obtain body surface temperature information, estimate deep body temperature, and control the doors of the waiting rooms accordingly. The computer program, when executed, allows for the same operations to be carried out by a computer system. Overall, the patent introduces a novel method and system for efficiently managing the flow of individuals based on their body temperature readings, particularly in settings like hospitals and trains, enhancing safety measures and optimizing resource allocation.
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