The wearable Bluetooth thermometer for children TempTraq is now available for purchase for $24.99. Unveiled during this year’s CES in Las Vegas, the device comes in the form of a soft patch that continuously monitors body temperature for 24 hours and sends alerts to mobile devices through the TempTraq app.
TempTraq promises to alleviate many concerns of those caring for an ill or recovering child, including eliminating the need to continually disturb or wake a sick child to take his or her temperature.
“TempTraq allows parents to keep a close watch on their child’s temperature without having to continually disturb them, while also gathering crucial data every 10 seconds for up to 24 hours,” said John Gannon, president and CEO of Blue Spark Technologies.
The thermometer is activated by pressing the “start” button and then connected to the phone via the unique code provided. Then, the thin patch device should be applied to the underarm of the child, similar to an adhesive bandage. As long as the caregiver is within range of the thermometer, they can easily review data and receive alerts, up to 40 feet away.
Via the companion app, TempTraq provides users with both real time and historical temperature data.TempTraq can cope with temperatures ranging from 87.0 to 109.3°F. Via the companion app, it provides users with both real time and historical temperature data transmitted from the patch in graphical or tabular view, making it possible for caregivers to see fluctuations and quickly adapt treatment.
The temperature tracking is further simplified by providing easy-to-grasp colors that indicate temperature levels: Green, less than 100.4°F; orange, equal to or greater than 100.4°F; red, equal to or above the user-set temperature alert level. Caregivers can also receive alerts when a child’s temperature enters this designated red zone.
The app also had few other handy options like sending data to a doctor or family member; keeping track of when their child eats, drinks or takes medicine; and support for tracking multiple children.