# Keychain-Sized Thermometers The NOMEDC EDC Thermometer is the World's Smallest By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-03-31 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edc-thermometer References: [gadgetsin](https://gadgetsin.com/nomedc-edc-mini-thermometer.htm) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nomedc/nomedc-edc-thermometer?utm_source=kickbooster-direct&utm_medium=kickbooster&utm_content=link&utm_campaign=3921354c) The humble thermometer has become an essential accessory as more consumers require a way to track their temperature throughout their daily routine, so the NOMEDC [EDC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b2-nano-blade) thermometer is positioned as an [ultra-portable option](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slimca-here-2). Touted as the world's smallest, the thermometer has an easy-to-use functionality that only requires the cap to be removed before being applied to the skin. The unit will then provide a temperature reading directly on the built-in display to eliminate the need to use a smartphone with it. The NOMEDC EDC thermometer has a rechargeable battery within that's rated for up to five months of use per charge and is about the size of a [USB thumb drive](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanophone) to maximize where it can be carried. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Ultra-portable Thermometers:** The trend of creating smaller and more portable thermometers has created room for innovative designs and functionality. - **Cap-less Temperature Readings:** The trend of cap-less temperature readings paves way for the innovation of simpler and more convenient tracking of body temperature. - **Battery-powered Thermometers:** The trend of battery-powered thermometers creates opportunities for the development of long-lasting and rechargeable temperature measurement devices. ### Where This Applies - **Health and Wellness:** Health and wellness industry can utilize smaller and portable thermometers to create more personalized and convenient temperature tracking options. - **Gadgets and Technology:** The gadget and technology industry can use cap-less thermometers to create more ways of measuring vitals. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics can utilize rechargeable and smaller thermometers as part of a widely available line of temperature measuring devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contactless Smartphone Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tempbuddy-smartphone-thermometer.md) - [Digital LED Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/therm-c.md) - [Kinetically Powered Smart Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bcool-smart-thermometer.md) - [Micro Keychain EDC Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinyblade.md) - [Touchscreen Thermometer Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchscreen-thermometer-apps.md) - [Non-Contact Smart Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiitcheck.md) - [Toy-Like Duck-Inspired Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducky-thermometer.md) - [Temperature-Monitoring Earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermal-earring.md) - [Instant At-Home Monitoring Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hormometer.md)