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> Too bad it isn't allowed for humans yet. Why is that? Is there any danger?
by nextaccountic 6y ago
> Too bad it isn't allowed for humans yet.
Why is that? Is there any danger?
- sandworm101 6y agoI don't see any dangers, it is just a sensor detecting infrared light, but getting a device "human rated" is a complex process. There might not be a sufficient market to justify an $90 thermometer for humans. Here is a similar device, with a picture of it being used on a dog: https://www.reichert.com/product_details.cfm?skuId=3125&skuTk=1065101262#.XyiNix-YXLk https://www.reichert.com/product_details.cfm?skuId=3125&skuT... The scatter plots of eye/ear/rectal temperature in this article are on point to the covid situations. Variations of +/- several degrees are observed, showing that IR temperature scans might be less than useful in detecting mild fevers. (Also, stubborn cat refusing to open eyes) https://www.theveterinarynurse.com/research/article/investigating-the-use-of-non-contact-infrared-thermometers-in-cats-and-dogs https://www.theveterinarynurse.com/research/article/investig...
- tgsovlerkhgsel 6y agoMy guess would be "not certified to be accurate enough for a medical diagnostic tool".