# Streamlined Temperature Gauges The Flouke Infrared Thermometer Zaps the Stats of Any Subject By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-10-31 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flouke-infrared-thermometer References: [industrialdesignserved](http://www.industrialdesignserved.com/gallery/FLOUKE-infrared-thermometer/1276295) Contact is no longer necessary to learn the temperature of an object, for the Flouke Infrared Thermometer concept boasts the ability to measure using a laser. Looking at this gadget, you might hardly guess its function, given that measuring devices of its type typically take a couple of recognizably iconic forms. This David Semrád invention is smooth and snakelike, affording the user an ergonomic grip as he points it at his target. Resembling a remote control, the contraption comprises a head with a laser pinhole above an [ocular infrared sensor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flir-ixx) which gathers input from the subject's [thermal radiation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermal-conductivity). A detailed digital display screen provides data regarding the value of the findings in [degrees celsius or fahrenheit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brevilles-the-control-freak). A large yellow button on top of the Flouke Infrared Thermometer can simply be depressed when a reading is desired. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Infrared Thermometer Technology:** The trend of using infrared technology in thermometers opens up opportunities for contactless temperature measurement in various industries. - **Ergonomic Design:** The trend towards sleek and user-friendly designs in measurement devices allows for improved ease of use and accuracy. - **Digital Display Screens:** The increased use of detailed digital display screens in measurement devices provides users with clear and easily readable data. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can benefit from infrared thermometer technology by enabling contactless temperature measurement for patients, promoting hygiene and convenience. - **Industrial Manufacturing:** Infrared thermometers with ergonomic designs can be used in industrial settings for temperature monitoring of machinery and equipment, enhancing efficiency and safety. - **Food and Beverage:** The use of digital display screens in infrared thermometers can be valuable in the food and beverage industry for precise temperature control during production and storage processes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Toy-Like Duck-Inspired Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducky-thermometer.md) - [Contactless Smartphone Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tempbuddy-smartphone-thermometer.md) - [Magnetic Power-Free Food Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-temperature-detector.md) - [Touchscreen Thermometer Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchscreen-thermometer-apps.md) - [Non-Contact Smart Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiitcheck.md) - [Kinetically Powered Smart Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bcool-smart-thermometer.md) - [High-Speed Food Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/typhur-instaprobe.md) - [Interactive Meat Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midea-head-cook-cooking-probe.md) - [Pro-Grade Thermal Imaging Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infrared-thermal-camera.md)