TOOTHBRUSH SYSTEM WITH SENSORS FOR A DENTAL HYGIENE MONITORING SYSTEM

摘要

Tooth brushing monitoring system is disclosed that includes a toothbrush with sensors and a base station. The sensors record data regarding the quality, quantity and location of brushing and the system can analyze the data to provide feedback on the quality of brushing. This feedback provides motivation for users to increase their brushing habits, leading to a decrease in plaque, tooth decay and gingivitis.

主权项

1. An electronic toothbrush system for monitoring brushing and compliance with a tooth brush regime comprising:
a toothbrush including a handle and a head; a motion sensor configured to output motion data related to motion of the toothbrush; a memory for storing the data output by the motion sensor; and a statistical analyzer for receiving the motion data and for determining the position of a head of the toothbrush in a user's mouth by comparing the motion data to previously recorded calibration data using the methods of statistical analysis without deterministically measuring an absolute position in space of the head of the toothbrush.