Software to control vibration

Abstract

A processor containing software allowing for measuring the speed of a motor, and adjusting that speed by pulse width modulation is provided. A dedicated voltage limiter prevents excess speed, and a battery charge management controller to charge the battery and monitor the battery charge status, ensures battery voltage is regulated to 3.3 V. These additional features contribute to safety, such that when included on an orthodontic remodeling device they allow safe and effective vibration, with minimal changes in frequency and force and no danger of excess speed or power.

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PRIOR RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 906,807, filed on Mar. 14, 2007, and is a Continuation-in-Part of U.S. application Ser. No. 11 / 773,849 (published as US20080227046) (pending) and U.S. application Ser. No. 11 / 773,858 (published as US20080227047), both filed Jul. 5, 2007, each of which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety. This application is also a Continuation-in-Part of U.S. application Ser. No. 12 / 615,049 (published as US20100055634) (pending), filed Nov. 9, 2009, US application Ser. No. 13 / 609,346 (pending), filed on Sep. 11, 2012, Ser. No. 13 / 684,220 (issued as U.S. Pat. No. 8,500,446), filed on Nov. 22, 2012, and Ser. No. 13 / 973,865 (pending), filed on Aug. 22, 2013. Each of these applications is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety for all purposes.FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH STATEMENT[0002]Not applicable.REFERENCE TO MICROFICHE APPENDIX[0003]Not applicable.FIELD OF THE INVE...

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Benefits of technology

This patent is about a device that can be used to treat dental malocclusions. The device is driven by a custom or semi-custom application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) that can contain entire microprocessors and memory blocks. Another option is to use field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) that can be programmed to perform different functions. The device can be designed to contact the teeth of both arches, but may not reach the molars of older or larger patients. The invention is useful for treating dental malocclusions by providing a precise and customizable device to adjust the bite and improve dental alignment.

Problems solved by technology

Any variation therefrom results in malocclusion.

Orthodontic treatment is complicated by the fact that it is uncomfortable and / or painful for patients, and the orthodontic appliances are perceived as unaesthetic, all of which creates resistance to use.

Further, the 24-month treatment time is very long, and further reduces usage and compliance, which can include chronic poor dental hygiene.

However, this idea did not become practical until the advent of 3D scanning and computer modeling in 1997.

However, because these appliances can be removed, compliance can be an issue, and failure to use slows overall treatment time.

As a treatment modality, aligners are also limited in the classifications of clinical malocclusion that they can address.

In the past, aligners have not been able to easily rotate or extrude teeth because the aligner cannot adequately direct force in all directions.

However, Mao's early experiments were performed on rabbit cranial suture closure model, and no device was ever built that could be used for human teeth.

However, no such device was available.

Finally, the device is slim, capable of hands free operation, lacks the bulky head gear of the prior art devices, and has optimized force and frequency for orthodontic remodeling.

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