Core body temperature (CBT) is an important vital sign and has been attracting attention as an index reflecting the circadian rhythm of the human body. Since CBT is the temperature at the core of the body, it is necessary to insert a sensor into a body cavity to accurately measure it, which puts a heavy burden on the individual having his/her temperature taken. At NTT, focusing on the flow of heat in the body, we are researching technology that makes it possible to measure CBT simply by affixing a sensor to the body. In this article, the current progress of this research is introduced.
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