@article{MAKHILLRJAS2011649125, title = {Ovulation Detection Mechanism-A Microcomputer Based Approach}, journal = {Research Journal of Applied Sciences}, volume = {6}, number = {4}, pages = {261-263}, year = {2011}, issn = {1815-932x}, doi = {rjasci.2011.261.263}, url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1815-932x&doi=rjasci.2011.261.263}, author = {O.K.,A.J. and}, keywords = {ovulation, thermistor,microcomputer-based logger,Basal Body Temperature (BBT),thermocouple and correlation,Nigeria}, abstract = {This study presents a real-time microcomputer-based logger for measuring Basal Body Temperature (BBT). BBT is the normal resting body temperature of a healthy person immediately upon waking in the morning. The temperature for women normally rises after ovulation due to hormonal changes. The temperature is logged real-time into the computer over a period and the BBT chart produced is used to predict ovulation. There is high correlation between the approach developed by this study and other standard measuring equipments-correlation of 0.9945 with standard thermistor and correlation of 0.9977 with standard thermocouple. This development enables privacy of use allowing women to predict their ovulation status at a personal level.} }