A team of scientists and researchers over at the University of Washington have developed an innovative thermometer app that is designed to make it possible for smartphones to be converted into thermometers that are exceptionally easy to use whilst also being reliably accurate.
The 'FeverPhone' app uses smartphone touchscreens to monitor contact with the skin along with the thermistors used to monitor phone batteries to be able to achieve heat transfer and monitor temperature.
Considering that old-school mercury-based thermometers are becoming a rare species whilst digital thermometers continue to be prohibitively expensive for many people, the advent of the 'FeverPhone' thermometer app could represent an excellent way for more people to be able to call upon thermometers.
Image Credit: Dennis Wise / University of Washington
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Smartphone Thermometer Conversion
- Developing apps that can convert smartphones into thermometers is a disruptive innovation opportunity.
- Accuracy and Ease of Use
- Creating thermometer apps that are easy to use and reliably accurate presents a disruptive innovation opportunity.
- Accessible Thermometers
- Designing affordable and accessible temperature measurement solutions through smartphone apps is a disruptive innovation opportunity.
Where This Applies
- Healthcare
- The healthcare industry can benefit from smartphone thermometer apps by providing easy access to temperature measurement for patients.
- Technology
- The technology industry can explore and develop smartphone thermometer apps as a new product category.
- Mobile Applications
- The mobile applications industry can capitalize on the demand for smartphone thermometer apps by creating user-friendly and reliable products.
