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Heat It: A smartphone-powered device to treat insect bites @ CES 2023

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Sinopsis

Insect bites can be a nuisance and a source of discomfort. They get red, they itch, and they hurt. And, most annoyingly, they bring constant attention to themselves. But now there is a small device that can help treat them: Heat It.Small device to treat bitesHeat It is a device that uses your smartphone to treat insect bites. It is very small, about the size of the top of a key, and it fits on a key ring. The device works by applying heat to the bite, which breaks the cycle of itching and scratching. The heat is applied for between four and ten seconds, and depending on the settings, the temperature ranges from 120 to 125 degrees Fahrenheit. Studies have shown that one treatment is usually enough to stop the itching and pain.To use the device, you take it off the key ring and plug it into your smartphone. This will open up the Heat It app, which allows you to select if you want to treat yourself or a child, and if you are sensitive or not. After selecting the appropriate settings, you hit start, which preheat