Determining the performance of a temperature sensor embedded into a mouthguard
Abstract Objective This study aimed to determine the steady-state errors of oral-based temperature sensors, that are embedded in mouthguards, using a robust assessment process. Materials and methods Four electronic boards with temperature sensors were encapsulated in mouthguards made from ethylene-v...
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| author | Leonardo de Almeida e Bueno William Milnthorpe Jeroen H. M. Bergmann |
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| description | Abstract Objective This study aimed to determine the steady-state errors of oral-based temperature sensors, that are embedded in mouthguards, using a robust assessment process. Materials and methods Four electronic boards with temperature sensors were encapsulated in mouthguards made from ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA). The error and time to reach steady-state temperature were determined using a thermostatic water bath during three different conditions (34, 38.5 and 43 °C). Subsequently, a case study of one volunteer wearing the instrumented mouthguard is presented. Results The water bath tests showed that a mean absolute error of 0.2 °C was reached after a maximum of 690 s across all test conditions. The case study yielded an absolute error was 0.2 °C after 1110 s. Conclusion These results show that an instrumented mouthguard with temperature sensing capabilities can yield a consistent steady-state error that is close to the clinical requirements across a range of temperatures. However, the time it takes to reach steady-state temperature needs to be considered for these systems to correctly interpret the outcomes. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-9fd3aabd390447dd9e7af1cfa5d53c172022-12-22T02:32:13ZengNature Publishing GroupBDJ Open2056-807X2022-08-01811510.1038/s41405-022-00114-8Determining the performance of a temperature sensor embedded into a mouthguardLeonardo de Almeida e Bueno0William Milnthorpe1Jeroen H. M. Bergmann2Natural Interaction Lab (NIL), Department of Engineering Science, University of OxfordNatural Interaction Lab (NIL), Department of Engineering Science, University of OxfordNatural Interaction Lab (NIL), Department of Engineering Science, University of OxfordAbstract Objective This study aimed to determine the steady-state errors of oral-based temperature sensors, that are embedded in mouthguards, using a robust assessment process. Materials and methods Four electronic boards with temperature sensors were encapsulated in mouthguards made from ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA). The error and time to reach steady-state temperature were determined using a thermostatic water bath during three different conditions (34, 38.5 and 43 °C). Subsequently, a case study of one volunteer wearing the instrumented mouthguard is presented. Results The water bath tests showed that a mean absolute error of 0.2 °C was reached after a maximum of 690 s across all test conditions. The case study yielded an absolute error was 0.2 °C after 1110 s. Conclusion These results show that an instrumented mouthguard with temperature sensing capabilities can yield a consistent steady-state error that is close to the clinical requirements across a range of temperatures. However, the time it takes to reach steady-state temperature needs to be considered for these systems to correctly interpret the outcomes.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41405-022-00114-8 |
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| title | Determining the performance of a temperature sensor embedded into a mouthguard |
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| title_short | Determining the performance of a temperature sensor embedded into a mouthguard |
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