摘要 |
<p>A tooth brushing timer device (10) for guiding a person, particularly a child, while they brush their teeth. Said tooth brushing timer device (10) comprises an electronic timer (14) adapted to count a predetermined time frame appropriate for the duration of brushing and which is initiated by a manually operable switch (12). There is also provided a visual display (16) showing the time elapsed or the time remaining and which may also include instructions as to the brushing process. The tooth brushing timer device (10) also includes a voice module (17) and an audio output (18) adapted to generate at predetermined time intervals spoken instructions to a person brushing their teeth. Furthermore, the tooth brushing timer device (10) is encased in a housing (11) which may be integral to a toothbrush or a stand alone unit possibly taking the form of a cartoon character or animal.</p> |