January 30, 2001
It won't wake your baby any more!
Light signals the completion of measurement
Terumo Releases the "Terumo Ear Thermometer EM-30CPLB/R"
On February 1.2001, Tokyo based Terumo Corporation has released the Ear Thermometer M30 , which signals the end of thermometry with a light. The new product will be available at pharmacies and electoronical goods shops throughout Japan. "Mimippi Hikari" can be used for all ages from babies to the elderly. Recommended retail price is 6,500 yen (excluding tax). Sales of 400,000 units are estimated for the first year;
"Mimippi Hikari" is a new variety of ear thermometer, which informs users with a light instead of sound when measurement is finished. In conventional ear thermometers, an electronic beep alone signals the completion. Our new product the "Mimippi Hikari" has been based on our customers' request that the beep startles babies during measurement or that want to take their babies' temperature without waking them up. With this new product, you can take your baby's temperature calmly without waking him/her by an electronic beep. In addition, you can change the mode to the beep signal, like conventional types.
Product Features
- Light signals the end of thermomentry
Instead of sound, a light indicates the completion of thermometry. It is convenient when used for a sleeping child. Even in the dark, you can confirm the measurement has finished.
- Mode can be changed for light with sound signal
You can change the signal mode from a light to the combination of light and beep like conventional types.
- Transparent body
The body is transparent and is available in two colors; blue and pink. Furthermore, the storage case is convenient for storing or carrying.
- L-shaped design for accurate measurement
The L-shaped design makes the probe face to the inner ear (eardrum) direction easily. It enables you to highly stable thermometry.
- Economical power consumption
Designed for low energy consumption, the unit can be used to take approximately 10,000 readings per a lithium battery. The battery is replaceable.
Principles of ear thermometer measurement
Every heat source release infrared rays in proportion to its temperatures. Infrared rays given off from inside the ears can be measured to find the body temperature. Terumo's ear thermometers have a built-in high-performance sensor, which measures temperatures accurately in an instant by detecting the infrared rays.
