The purpose of this project was to develop a thermometer and phone application system that could assist with streamlining temperature checks for COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic has upended normal day-to-day life for everyone across the globe. In the United States, the pandemic has affected 29.9 million Americans since March 2020 and shows no signs of letting up, thus requiring that everyone must continue to adjust their behavior and procedures to ensure the health and safety of their communities. Certain health and safety practices are now daily occurrences, especially when entering public places such as school or work. A primary method of health screening is symptom tracking, which includes analysis of all potential symptoms of COVID-19 including cough, congestion, fatigue, and most importantly, fever. Our thermometer, known as thermoSTAT, aims to connect temperature reporting directly with other symptom tracking metrics by linking to a smartphone application via Bluetooth. From there, users will complete a symptom survey and record their temperature in real time using the handheld thermometer. The stand-alone thermometer is equipped with a human body temperature sensor for taking forehead measurements, and contains a portable and wireless power source to increase portability and ease of use. The thermoSTAT thermometer system will ensure an accessible way for users to track their COVID-19 symptoms and ensure the safety of their communities.

The group would like to thank Dr. Gary Bledsoe for their support of this project.