# Smart Temperature Patches STEMP Notifies iPhones When a Person is Running a Fever By Meghan Young | Published 2015-03-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-temperature References: [fastcoexist](http://www.fastcoexist.com/3044318/fund-this/this-temperature-patch-will-notify-your-iphone-when-you-have-a-fever) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/stemp-smart-temperature-patch) STEMP is a smart temperature patch that alerts people via their smartphones when they or a loved one is running a fever. Although feeling feverish is enough for some, others need to keep a better tab on their temperature to ensure they're out of the clear of any immediate danger. This smart temperature patch helps monitor that in an effortless way. Connecting to [iPhones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heat-it-dongle) through Bluetooth technology, the smart temperature patch sends parents and patients an immediate alert when a fever spike is sensed. STEMP co-founder David Whelan notes, "We call this a situational wearable. We're not trying to be [Fitbit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretaa), wearing it 24/7, 365. You put it on when you need it." It's currently seeking funds on [Indiegogo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velia). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smart Temperature Monitoring:** The STEMP temperature patch is part of a growing trend in wearable devices that monitor and track personal health metrics. - **Remote Health Monitoring:** The ability of the STEMP patch to send immediate alerts to smartphones represents a disruptive innovation opportunity in remote health monitoring. - **Situational Wearables:** The concept of situational wearables, exemplified by the STEMP patch, opens up new possibilities for wearable technology applications beyond continuous usage. ### Where This Applies - **Healthcare Technology:** The STEMP temperature patch is relevant to the healthcare technology industry, providing a new tool for remote health monitoring. - **Wearable Technology:** The STEMP patch contributes to the growth of the wearable technology industry, offering a convenient and efficient method of temperature tracking. - **Mobile Applications:** The smartphone integration of the STEMP patch creates opportunities for innovation in mobile applications for health monitoring and alert systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contactless Smartphone Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tempbuddy-smartphone-thermometer.md) - [Touchscreen Thermometer Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchscreen-thermometer-apps.md) - [Baby-Friendly Fever Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fever-patch.md) - [Wrist Temperature Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watch-wrist-temp.md) - [Menopause-Focused Temperature Bands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermaband.md) - [Connected Monitoring Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wound-bandage.md) - [Infection-Detecting Wound Coverings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartheal-sensor.md) - [Kinetically Powered Smart Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bcool-smart-thermometer.md) - [Instant At-Home Monitoring Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hormometer.md)