Hi, everybody: Let me respond to some of the latest questions on this thread.
With regard to the connection issues - in our experience, sensor dropouts tend to be together and is a general signal issue which is not CORE specific and can be an interruption from another source (we have spotted some interruption for TV cameras with all the broadcast equipment). Of course if you are spotted dropouts in just the CORE signal, while this is not an issue we have spotted a lot, you can connect with us and we will help trouble-shoot.
We have just released an update so recommend this as we have both updates and fixes.
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Is there any independent testing validating the measurements?
My reason for asking is that I have a friend who does science where temperature measurements are needed. He have tried Core for a while and gave me plenty of charts where the correlation between Core and a temperature pill was way off. I would really really love for it to work, but I need to know that the numbers I get are fairly legit.
For the question on comparison data, one important detail to keep in mind is that the CORE sensor works in a different way to conventional thermometers and it is validate it for specific activities. Our primary reference (for our testing and data collection) is e-pill data. E-pills have the advantage that they are more convenient to use broadly for sports (i.e. as outdoor as well) and there is better acceptance by athletes compared to rectal thermometers.
We document and communicate that there are use-case scenarios for sports in which our accuracy is lower. For activities such as sauna use and indoor high intensity interval training we have room for improvement. The advantage is that as we continue to collect test data and 'train the algorithm', algorithm updates can then be pushed out to everyone using the CORE sensor.
A reassurance for athletes is that the measurements data is reliable and repeatable - so for athletes training in activities in the edge cases - the measurement data still provides an individual and appropriate baseline. Keep in mind that thermoregulation is individual so your training and thresholds should be based upon your own data.
With regard to validation of the CORE sensor, we have interest within and beyond sports for our technology and are currently undertaking a number pilot studies. For example with Ice-Swimming, the thermoregulatory response of the body is quite different to warm water swimming so this requires continuing data collection on our side to better understand behaviour, to train the algorithm and to validate.
When looking at comparison data from other sources, we are always interested to know whether the activity is validated or if it is an activity where we have documented limitations in the accuracy. It is also important to understand how the tests are conducted and we are proactive when athletes, coaches and scientists are testing to ensure they have the relevant information and support.
We are aware of a study recently published which tested the CORE sensor and earlier this month submitted a rebuttal to the Editorial Board. This week received the confirmation that this it is now being reviewed to address a number of issues we raised.
At this stage we need to await a response and outcome.
For anything else, feel free to send me a message at any time.
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CoreBodyTemp.com
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