摘要 |
<p><P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a supporting device for learning a method of brushing, allowing a user to evaluate, learn and confirm a method of brushing, and an intraoral sanitary apparatus using the same. <P>SOLUTION: The supporting device comprises a position detecting means 30 for detecting the position of a brush 8 in the peripheral direction, a pressure-contact detecting means 31 for detecting the pressure-contact of the brush to teeth, an output means 32 for outputting the result of brushing by position in the peripheral direction, and a control means 33 for controlling the output means 32 based on signals from the position detecting means 30 and the pressure-contact detecting means 31. The control means 33 includes a timer for accumulating and clocking the brushing time in each circumferential position based on signals from the position detecting means 30 or a counter for counting the number of brushing motions, and a determining means for determining whether the brushing time or number of brushing motions in each circumferential position is the predetermined proper time or number or over based on the output from the timer or the counter. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI</p> |