Abstract
Aims and Objectives: Usually, the increase in temperature of an individual indicates the possibility of being infected with a disease that might be risky to other people, such as coronavirus. Traditional techniques for monitoring body core-temperature require body contact either by oral, rectum, axillary, or tympanic means, which are unfortunately considered intrusive in nature as well as causes of contagion. Therefore, sensing human core-temperature non-intrusively and remotely is the objective of this research.
Background: Nowadays, increasing the level of medical sectors is a necessary target for research operations, especially the development of integrated circuits, sensors, and cameras, to make life easier. Methods: The solution is proposed as an embedded system consisting of the Arduino microcontroller, which is trained with a model of Mean Absolute Error (MAE) analysis for predicting Contactless Core-Temperature (CCT), which is the actual body temperature. Results: The Arduino microcontroller was connected to an Infrared-Thermal sensor named MLX90614 as an input signal and was connected to the LCD to display the CCT. To evaluate the proposed system, experiments were conducted on 31 subjects, and contactless temperature from the three face sub-regions was sensed, including forehead, nose, and cheek. Conclusion: Experimental results demonstrated that CCT could be measured remotely from the human face, including three face sub-regions, among which the forehead region should be preferred (a smallest error rate of 2.3%), rather than nose and cheek regions (2.6 % and 3.2% error rate, respectively) for CCT measurement due to the lowest error rates achieved.Keywords: Contactless core-temperature, infrared-thermal sensor, healthcare, metrology, statistics, vital signs monitoring.
Recent Patents on Engineering
Title:Contactless Core-temperature Monitoring by Infrared Thermal Sensor using Mean Absolute Error Analysis
Volume: 15 Issue: 4
Author(s): Fahad Layth Malallah*, Baraa T. Shareef, Mustafah Ghanem Saeed and Khaled N. Yasen
Affiliation:
- Department of Computer and Information, College of Electronics Engineering, Ninevah University, Mosul,Iraq
Keywords: Contactless core-temperature, infrared-thermal sensor, healthcare, metrology, statistics, vital signs monitoring.
Abstract: Aims and Objectives: Usually, the increase in temperature of an individual indicates the possibility of being infected with a disease that might be risky to other people, such as coronavirus. Traditional techniques for monitoring body core-temperature require body contact either by oral, rectum, axillary, or tympanic means, which are unfortunately considered intrusive in nature as well as causes of contagion. Therefore, sensing human core-temperature non-intrusively and remotely is the objective of this research.
Background: Nowadays, increasing the level of medical sectors is a necessary target for research operations, especially the development of integrated circuits, sensors, and cameras, to make life easier. Methods: The solution is proposed as an embedded system consisting of the Arduino microcontroller, which is trained with a model of Mean Absolute Error (MAE) analysis for predicting Contactless Core-Temperature (CCT), which is the actual body temperature. Results: The Arduino microcontroller was connected to an Infrared-Thermal sensor named MLX90614 as an input signal and was connected to the LCD to display the CCT. To evaluate the proposed system, experiments were conducted on 31 subjects, and contactless temperature from the three face sub-regions was sensed, including forehead, nose, and cheek. Conclusion: Experimental results demonstrated that CCT could be measured remotely from the human face, including three face sub-regions, among which the forehead region should be preferred (a smallest error rate of 2.3%), rather than nose and cheek regions (2.6 % and 3.2% error rate, respectively) for CCT measurement due to the lowest error rates achieved.Export Options
About this article
Cite this article as:
Malallah Layth Fahad*, Shareef T. Baraa, Saeed Ghanem Mustafah and Yasen N. Khaled, Contactless Core-temperature Monitoring by Infrared Thermal Sensor using Mean Absolute Error Analysis, Recent Patents on Engineering 2021; 15 (4) : e210421189610 . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1872212115666201230091420
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1872212115666201230091420 |
Print ISSN 1872-2121 |
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
Online ISSN 2212-4047 |
Call for Papers in Thematic Issues
Advanced Experimental, Computational Fluid Dynamics and Intelligent Computing Techniques on Complex Multiphase Flow Problems
Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and Intelligent computing are very emerging technology in various industrial applications. Multiphase flow problems are very dominant in hydro as well as power plants, mining, marine, cementing, food processing, and ore-processing industries. Multiphase flows include gas-solid as well as liquid-solid flows. The solid like ores, ash, ...read more
Advanced materials for energy production, transmission, and utilization
Hydrogen storage and production materials: Developing high-performance hydrogen generation and storage materials, as well as researching the mechanism of hydrogen-material interaction. The emphasis for supercapacitors is on carbon-based materials derived from various biomass carbonization methods, as well as carbon-containing electrode materials such as metal sulfide, oxides, and other similar compounds. ...read more
Advancements in Machine Learning for Medical Applications in Material Science
The fusion of machine learning with medical applications and material science has ushered in a new era of innovation, offering transformative solutions to complex healthcare challenges. "Advancements in Machine Learning for Medical Applications in Material Science," a special issue, serves as a crucible for exploring the remarkable synergy between these ...read more
Computational Methods in Engineering
In recent decades, computational methods have revolutionized the field of engineering, playing a pivotal role in enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and innovation across various disciplines. This proposed thematic issue aims to explore and showcase the latest advancements, challenges, and applications of computational methods in engineering. As technology continues to evolve, computational ...read more
Related Journals
- Author Guidelines
- Graphical Abstracts
- Fabricating and Stating False Information
- Research Misconduct
- Post Publication Discussions and Corrections
- Publishing Ethics and Rectitude
- Increase Visibility of Your Article
- Archiving Policies
- Peer Review Workflow
- Order Your Article Before Print
- Promote Your Article
- Manuscript Transfer Facility
- Editorial Policies
- Allegations from Whistleblowers
- Announcements
Related Articles
-
Mesenchymal Stem Cells: New Approaches for the Treatment of Neurological Diseases
Current Stem Cell Research & Therapy Potassium Channel Openers and Improvement of Toxic Stress: Do they have Role in the Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
Inflammation & Allergy - Drug Targets (Discontinued) miR-666-3p Mediates the Protective Effects of Mesenchymal Stem Cell-derived Exosomes Against Oxygen-glucose Deprivation and Reoxygenation- induced Cell Injury in Brain Microvascular Endothelial Cells via Mitogen-activated Protein Kinase Pathway
Current Neurovascular Research Teaching Pharmacogenetics in Low and Middle-Income Countries: Team Based Learning and Lessons Learned at the American University of Beirut
Current Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Medicine Alcohol Drinking, Apolipoprotein Polymorphisms and the Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases
Current Neurovascular Research Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Hyperglycemia and Diabetes Mellitus Among HIV Positive Patients in Tehran, Iran
Infectious Disorders - Drug Targets Nutrient and Qualitative Phytochemical Analysis-evaluation of Antimicrobial Activity and Development of Products with Mulberry Leaves (<i>Mulberry indica</i> L.)
Current Nutrition & Food Science Antiepileptic Drugs During Pregnancy: Pharmacokinetics and Transplacental Transfer
Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Cardio-Renal-Anemia Syndrome: A Link Between Erythropoietin, Dimethylarginine and Homocysteine
Current Medicinal Chemistry Nanotechnology: A Novel Approach for Drug Development in Health Care System
Current Nanomaterials Endothelin and the Ischaemic Heart
Current Vascular Pharmacology Saving the Ischemic Penumbra: Potential Role for Statins and Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors
Current Vascular Pharmacology Genetics of Atherosclerosis in Murine Models
Current Drug Targets Cardiac Calmodulin Kinase: A Potential Target for Drug Design
Current Medicinal Chemistry Recent Trends in Development of Fermented Milks
Current Nutrition & Food Science Managing Safety Signals in Large Endpoint Trials
Current Drug Safety Circulating Biomarkers Determining Inflammation in Atherosclerosis Progression
Current Medicinal Chemistry On the Involvement of H2S in Nitroso Signaling and Other Mechanisms of H2S Action
Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Pharmaceutical Interventions to Influence Arteriogenesis: New Concepts to Treat Ischemic Heart Disease
Current Medicinal Chemistry Azimilide, A Novel Oral Class III Antiarrhythmic for Both Supraventricular and Ventricular Arrhythmias
Current Drug Targets - Cardiovascular & Hematological Disorders