WO2022076906A2

WO2022076906A2 - Viral transmission monitor device

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Publication number: WO2022076906A2
Application number: PCT/US2021/054297
Authority: WO
Inventors: Adrian Rica VICENTE; Francisco Paul Mikuski SILVA
Original assignee: Goldenspear Llc
Priority date: 2020-10-08
Filing date: 2021-10-08
Publication date: 2022-04-14
Also published as: WO2022074614A1; WO2022076906A3

Abstract

Viral transmission monitoring device for personal use comprising, an external part and an internal part that are connected, a printed circuit, a temperature sensor and a light emitter, allowing to control the user's body temperature and to alert when it is feverish, serving as a means to combat and prevent the transmission of viruses remotely.

Description

VIRAL TRANSMISSION MONITOR DEVICE

PRIORITY CLAIMS

The present application claims priority to U.S. Non-Provisional Patent Application No. 17/065,544, filed on October 8, 2020, entitled “VIRAL TRANSMISSION MONITOR DEVICE”, which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Field of the Invention

The field of application of the present invention is framed within the sector of the industry dedicated to the manufacture of body temperature monitoring devices. Description of Related Art

As is known, one of the main indicators that you are infected with the CO VID-19 virus, as well as other viruses or contagious infections, is the increase in body temperature above the fever threshold, that is, about 37, 5°C. That is why the fact of being able to know in real time and at all times that the people in an environment have or do not have a fever would be a great help to avoid contagion, which is not possible if only the temperature of the people is taken in a given moment, for example when entering a room, since this can change later in a matter of a few hours, or it may not be the one that the person really has, for example if they have taken antipyretics.

The objective of the present invention is, therefore, to provide a practical and simple means to solve said problem, allowing to monitor, at least, the body temperature of people in real time and all the time and, consequently, to avoid possible infections.

On the other hand, and as a reference to the current state of the art, it should be noted that, at least by the applicant, the existence of any other contagion monitor device, or any other similar invention, that presents technical and structural characteristics is unknown the same or similar to those presented by the one claimed here.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The invention refers to a viral transmission monitoring device that provides, for its intended function, advantages and characteristics, which are described in detail below.

More specifically, the object of the invention is an electronic device that, consists of a small pin or plate, of about 30 mm in diameter, for personal and individual use, is to be worn on clothing, acts as a viral transmission monitor since it comprises, at least, a printed circuit, a temperature sensor and a flash light emitter, it allows, at least, to detect the user's body temperature and to alert when it is feverish, serving as a means to combat and prevent viral transmission in the pandemic of the COVID-19 or other viruses, by being able to monitor people remotely.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Figure 1 shows the device in use placed on a person’s clothing.

Figure 2A is a top view of the device showing:

1. Device la: External part lb: Internal part

2. Fastening means

Figure 2B is a side view on the device showing:

1 Device la: External part lb: Internal part

2: fastening means

2a: flexible section of the fastening means

3 : light emitter

4: body temperature sensor

5 : printed circuit

6: supply battery

Figure 3 A is a top view of the device showing:

1 : Device la: External part

3 : light emitter

Figure 3B is a side view on the device showing:

1 : Device la: External part lb: Internal part 2: fastening means 2a: flexible section of the fastening means

2b: magnets

3 : light emitter

4: body temperature sensor

5 : printed circuit

6: supply battery

Figure 4A is a view of the external case of the device showing: la: External part

2d: holes

3 : light emitter

Figure 4B is a view of the internal part of the device showing: lb: internal part

2c: point ends

4: body temperature sensor

Figure 4C shows the way that the external case la and the internal part lb fit together picturing the following elements:

1 : Device la: External part lb: Internal part

2: fastening means

2c: point ends

2d: holes

3 : light emitter

4: body temperature sensor

5 : printed circuit

6: supply battery

Figure 5 shows the device when completely open showing its interior and also the way it can connect with an external device, in this case a mobile telephone.

The following elements are shown:

1 : Device la: External part lb: Internal part

2: fastening means 3 : light emitter

4: body temperature sensor

5 : printed circuit

6: supply battery

7: led light

8: communications module

9: smartphone

10: movement sensor

11 : verticality sensor

12: presence detector

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The contagion monitoring device that the invention proposes allows the aforementioned objectives to be satisfactorily achieved; the characterizing details that make it possible and that distinguish it are conveniently included in the final claims that accompany this description.

What the invention proposes, as noted above, is an electronic device that is shaped like a small pin or plate, about 30 mm in diameter, for personal and individual use that is worn on clothing, including: less, a printed circuit connected to a temperature sensor and a light emitter as well as a power battery, in such a way that, at least, it detects the user's body temperature and alerts when it is feverish, activating the light in a of intermittent flashes, serving as a means to combat and prevent infections, both in the COVID-19 pandemic and other viruses, by being able to monitor people remotely.

For this, said pin comprises, at least, an external part, where at least it includes the light emitter, and an internal part, where at least it includes the body temperature sensor, which is in contact with the user's skin.

Preferably, the device is disposable, having a button-type battery with sufficient autonomy to operate continuously for at least two months, although it cannot be ruled out that it may be replaceable once exhausted. Furthermore, the device is preferably completely watertight and made of biocompatible plastic material.

In any case, in one embodiment, the pin has a pincer-shaped configuration, with an external and an internal part that are joined together by a flexible section with which it is fastened to clothing. Preferably, said junction section includes the flexible printed circuit housing the electronic connections that connect said board with the temperature sensor, with the light emitter and with the battery.

In another embodiment, the pin also has magnetic fastening means, so that the internal and external parts have respective magnets that are attached to each other on both sides of the clothing, increasing the security of the fastening.

And, in still another embodiment, both external and internal parts have snap-on fastening tips that pierce through clothing, serving, at the same time as connectors between the components of one part and another of the device. Thus, in said embodiment, the temperature measurement electronics and the information processing, that is, the temperature sensor and the printed circuit, are housed in the inner part, with the temperature sensor facing the body of the person, while the emitter of light is located on the outside.

In addition, preferably, it has two fastening points that are of different diameter so as not to confuse the placement of both pieces through the fabric.

Preferably, the device has electronics that are only activated by holding it in the hand and hitting it against a surface and then by detecting the user's body temperature.

Optionally, the device also includes a functioning indicator LED, which lights up when the device is activated.

Furthermore, preferably, the device comprises a bluetooth communications module for its wireless connection with an App installed on a mobile device, for example the user or supervisor, where the evolution of the temperature of the user wearing the pin can be recorded.

Likewise, optionally, the device comprises a motion and / or verticality sensor, to detect if the user remains more or less time in rest or lying down, allowing to suppose that they have symptoms of illness.

Description of the Preferred Embodiment

In view of the aforementioned figures, and in accordance with the numbering adopted, various examples of non-limiting embodiment of the contagion monitor device of the invention can be observed, which comprises what is indicated and described in detail below.

Thus, as seen in said figures, the device (1) in question is an electronic device in the form of a pin, preferably of about 30 mm in diameter (d), provided with fastening means (2) to carry it on the A user's clothing, comprising at least one external part (la), where at least it comprises a light emitter (3), and an internal part (lb), where at least it comprises a body temperature sensor (4), said light emitter (3) and said temperature sensor (4) being connected to a printed circuit (5) and to a supply battery (6), incorporated in one or the other part, so that when the sensor (4) detects that the user's body temperature exceeds the preset threshold, the light emitter (3) is activated in the form of an intermittent flash.

Preferably, the body temperature sensor (4) acts in direct contact with the skin, although, optionally, it does not require physical contact and works by infrared detection.

Preferably, the device (1) is disposable, is watertight and is made of biocompatible plastic material.

Preferably, the battery (6) is a button cell with autonomy to operate continuously for at least two months, and optionally replaceable once exhausted. Taking into account Figures 1 and 2-A, 2-B, an embodiment of the device (1) is observed in which the means of fastening (2) the pin to the clothes comprise a flexible section (2a) that joins, as clamp, the external part (la) with the internal part (lb). Preferably, said flexible junction section (2a) includes the flexible printed circuit (5) and electronic connections that connect the temperature sensor (4), the light emitter (3) and the battery (6).

Considering Figures 3-A and 3-B, it can be seen how in another embodiment, the pin that constitutes the device (1) comprises, as clamping means (2), in addition to the flexible section (2a), two magnets. (2b) respectively provided on the external (la) and internal (lb) parts that join them together on both sides of the clothing.

And, taking into account Figures 4-A, 4-B and 4-C, another embodiment option is observed in which the fastening means (2) comprise, emerging from the rear face of the external part (la) of the pin, point ends (2c) that can be inserted through the clothing, in holes (2d) provided for this purpose in the front face of the internal part (lb), constituting, at the same time, the connectors between the components of one part and the other of the device (1), that is, between the printed circuit (5) the temperature sensor (4), the light emitter (3) and the battery (6).

Preferably, the device (1) comprises two fastening tips (2c) of different diameter to limit the union of both parts (la, lb) in a single possible position through the clothing.

In any case, the device (1) preferably comprises shaking activation means linked to a minimum temperature detected by the temperature sensor (4). Optionally, the device (1) also comprises a led light (7) indicating that it is activated and in operation.

Optionally, the device (1) also comprises a bluetooth communications module (8) that allows its wireless connection with an App installed on a smartphone (9) or other suitable device, where theinformation detected by the device can be accessed and recorded, device (1), for example the evolution of the temperature of the user wearing the pin.

Optionally, the device (1) comprises a movement sensor (10) and / or a verticality sensor (11), to detect and be able to record in the App the time in which the user remains at rest or lying down.

Optionally, the device (1) also comprises a presence detector (12) of identical or similar devices at a certain pre-established distance, to alert of the proximity between users by means of a visual or sound alert in the App.

Having sufficiently described the nature of the present invention, as well as the way of putting it into practice, it is not considered necessary to make its explanation more extensive so that any expert in the field understands its scope and the advantages derived from it, stating that, within its essentiality, it may be put into practice in other forms of implementation that differ in detail from the one indicated by way of example, and to which it will also achieve the protection that is sought provided that its fundamental principle is not altered, changed or modified.

Claims

8 CLAIMS

1. Viral transmission monitor device consisting of an electronic device, provided with fastening means to carry it on a user's clothing, which comprises one external part that comprises a light emitter an internal part (lb), that comprises a body temperature sensor a printed circuit, connected to the sensor and the light emitter, and to a power supply battery that can be placed either in the external or the internal part Fastening means to connect the external part and the internal part and that when the body temperature sensor detects that the user's body temperature exceeds a pre-established temperature setting, the light emitter is activated in the form of intermittent flash.

2. The viral transmission monitor device, according to claim 1, characterized in that the pin has a diameter of about 30 mm (d).

3. The viral transmission monitor device according to claim 1, wherein the body temperature sensor is in direct contact with the skin.

4. The viral transmission monitor device according to claim 1, wherein the body temperature sensor does not require physical contact and works by infrared detection.

5. The viral transmission monitor device according to claim 1, wherein the whole device is disposable.

6. The viral transmission monitor device according to claim 1, wherein the device is watertight.

7. The viral transmission monitor device according to claim 1, wherein the device is 9 made of biocompatible plastic material.

8. The viral transmission monitor device according to claim 1, wherein the battery is a button cell with autonomy to operate continuously for at least two months.

9. The viral transmission monitor device according to claim 1, wherein the battery is replaceable once exhausted.

10. The viral transmission monitor device according to claim 1, wherein the fastening means of the device to the clothes comprise a flexible section that connects, like a clamp, the external part with the internal part.

11. The viral transmission monitor device according to claim 10, wherein the flexible junction section includes a flexible printed circuit and electronic connections that connect the temperature sensor, the light emitter and battery.

12. The viral transmission monitor device according to claim 1, wherein the fastening means are two magnets respectively placed on the external part and the internal part that connects them together on both sides of the clothing.

13. The viral transmission monitor device according to claim 1, wherein the fastening means are nailing points that emerge from the rear face of the external part, and that can be inserted, through the clothing, in holes provided for this purpose in the front face of the internal part, constituting at the same time, the connectors between the components of one part and the other of the device.

14. The viral transmission monitor device according to claim 13, wherein it comprises two fastening points of different diameter to limit the union of both parts in a single possible position through the clothing.

15. The viral transmission monitor device according to claim 1, wherein it comprises a shaking activation device linked to a minimum temperature setting that can be read by the temperature sensor. 10

16. The viral transmission monitor device according to claim 1, wherein it comprises a led light indicating if the device is active and operating.

17. The viral transmission monitor device according to claim 1, wherein it comprises a bluetooth communications module that allows its wireless connection with an App installed on a smartphone or other suitable device, where you can access and record the information detected by the device.

18. The viral transmission monitor device according to claim 1, wherein it comprises a motion sensor and a verticality sensor to detect and be able to record in the App the time in which the user remains at rest or lying down.

19. The viral transmission monitor device according to claim 1, wherein it comprises a presence detector of identical or similar devices at a predetermined distance, to alert of the proximity between users in the App.