Toothpaste releasing method and toothbrush

Abstract

A toothpaste releasing method and a toothbrush are used for ensuring that the concentration of toothpaste in the oral cavity is relatively constant in the tooth brushing process of a user, and different amounts of toothpaste can be released to teeth at different positions in a targeted mode. The toothpaste releasing method comprises the following steps: receiving a tooth brushing trigger signal of a user; in the tooth brushing process of the user, based on the position of the tooth of the user where the toothbrush head of the toothbrush is located, the toothpaste is released from at least one opening of the toothbrush head at the first toothpaste release amount; the first toothpaste release amount corresponds to the position, where the toothbrush head is located, of the teeth of the user.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of cleaning technology, and more particularly to a toothpaste dispensing method and a toothbrush. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, electric toothbrushes that combine toothbrush and toothpaste dispense toothpaste by having the user press a button on the device, at which point the toothbrush squeezes out all the toothpaste needed for the current brushing session.

[0003] The disadvantages of this type of toothbrush are: 1. If the user needs more toothpaste, pressing the toothpaste release button on the device again will dispense another amount of toothpaste, which may result in excessive toothpaste being dispensed and wasted. 2. As brushing continues, the toothpaste becomes diluted, resulting in a lower toothpaste concentration in the last brushed areas compared to the areas brushed earlier, potentially leading to uneven cleaning.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a solution that can ensure a relatively constant concentration of toothpaste in the mouth during brushing and can release different amounts of toothpaste to different locations of the teeth. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This application provides a toothpaste release method and a toothbrush, which can ensure a relatively constant toothpaste concentration in the oral cavity during the user's brushing process, and can release different amounts of toothpaste to teeth in different locations.

[0006] In a first aspect, this application provides a toothpaste release method applied to a toothbrush. The method includes: receiving a brushing trigger signal from a user; during the user's brushing process, based on the position of the toothbrush head on the user's teeth, releasing toothpaste from at least one opening of the toothbrush head at a first toothpaste release amount; the first toothpaste release amount corresponds to the position of the toothbrush head on the user's teeth.

[0007] In the above technical solution, corresponding toothpaste release amounts are set for teeth in different locations. Thus, during the user's brushing process, toothpaste is released from at least one opening of the toothbrush head according to the position of the toothbrush head on the user's teeth. This allows for targeted release of different amounts of toothpaste to teeth in different locations while maintaining a relatively constant toothpaste concentration in the oral cavity, thereby achieving a better teeth cleaning effect.

[0008] In one possible design, the toothbrush stores brushing instructions for the user, including brushing duration corresponding to multiple zones of the user's teeth and toothpaste release amount corresponding to multiple zones; the zones are determined based on the position of the teeth in the oral cavity and / or the tooth surface type.

[0009] In the above technical solution, the teeth are divided into multiple zones based on their location in the oral cavity and / or their surface type. Each zone has a corresponding toothpaste release amount, which can target different toothpaste release amounts to different zones based on their tooth characteristics, thereby achieving better tooth cleaning results.

[0010] In one possible design, the brushing instruction information further includes the brushing sequence of each section matching the user's brushing method; based on the position of the toothbrush head on the user's teeth, toothpaste is released from at least one opening of the toothbrush head at a first toothpaste release amount, including: according to the brushing sequence of each section, within the brushing time corresponding to each section, toothpaste is released from at least one opening of the toothbrush head at a first toothpaste release amount corresponding to each section.

[0011] In the above technical solution, different amounts of toothpaste are released in a targeted manner according to the characteristics of different areas of the teeth, thereby achieving a better teeth cleaning effect.

[0012] In one possible design, toothpaste is released from at least one opening of the toothbrush head at a first toothpaste release amount based on the position of the toothbrush head on the user's teeth, including: identifying the partition corresponding to the user's teeth where the toothbrush head is currently located; and, according to the partition corresponding to the user's teeth, releasing toothpaste from at least one opening of the toothbrush head at a first toothpaste release amount corresponding to the partition within the brushing time corresponding to the partition.

[0013] In the above technical solution, the toothbrush can identify the current zone of the toothbrush head and then release toothpaste according to the toothpaste release amount corresponding to that zone. Users do not need to brush their teeth according to the predetermined brushing order in the brushing instructions, making the brushing process more flexible.

[0014] In one possible design, before receiving the user's brushing trigger signal, the process further includes: receiving the user's tooth scanning signal; transmitting the user's tooth information collected by the toothbrush to the brushing application; receiving the brushing instruction information returned by the brushing application; the brushing instruction information being generated based on the user's tooth information.

[0015] In the above technical solution, the user's teeth are scanned, and brushing instructions can be specifically assigned based on the actual condition of the user's teeth.

[0016] In one possible design, toothpaste is released from at least one opening of the toothbrush head at a first toothpaste release amount based on the position of the toothbrush head on the user's teeth, including: identifying the partition corresponding to the user's teeth where the toothbrush head is currently located; determining the corresponding first toothpaste release amount based on the partition; and releasing toothpaste from at least one opening of the toothbrush head at the first toothpaste release amount corresponding to the partition within the brushing time corresponding to the partition; wherein the partition is determined based on the position of the teeth in the oral cavity and / or the tooth surface type; and the first toothpaste release amount is determined based on the tooth surface type and / or the area of ​​the teeth in the partition.

[0017] In the above technical solution, the toothbrush has a higher level of intelligence. The toothbrush itself integrates the function of recognizing the current position of the brush head and determining the corresponding amount of toothpaste to be dispensed based on the position of the brush head. Therefore, the toothbrush can determine the corresponding amount of toothpaste to be dispensed based on the tooth position it recognizes, and dispense toothpaste accordingly, without needing to be connected to a terminal device.

[0018] In one possible design, the brushing time for each section is determined based on the ratio of the tooth area of ​​each section to the standard tooth area of ​​each section, as well as the brushing time corresponding to the standard tooth area of ​​each section.

[0019] In the above technical solution, the brushing time for each section of the user's teeth is determined based on the actual tooth area of ​​each section. This allows for targeted increases in brushing time for sections with larger tooth areas and decreases in brushing time for sections with smaller tooth areas, thus achieving better cleaning results.

[0020] In one possible design, within the brushing time corresponding to a zone, toothpaste is released from at least one opening of the toothbrush head at a first toothpaste release amount corresponding to the zone, comprising: for any zone, within the brushing time of said zone, releasing the toothpaste according to the toothpaste release rate of said zone; wherein at least two zones have different toothpaste release rates.

[0021] In the above technical solution, toothpaste is continuously released at different rates in different zones during brushing. This not only ensures that the toothpaste concentration in the mouth remains relatively constant during brushing, but also allows for targeted toothpaste release at different rates based on the characteristics of each zone of teeth, thus achieving a better cleaning effect.

[0022] In one possible design, the method further includes: releasing toothpaste at a second toothpaste release amount at the initial moment of the user brushing their teeth; the second toothpaste release amount is the difference between the total amount of toothpaste released by the user and the sum of the first toothpaste release amounts corresponding to the positions of each tooth; the total amount of toothpaste released by the user is determined based on the ratio of the total area of ​​the user's teeth to the total area of ​​standard teeth, and the total amount of toothpaste released corresponding to the total area of ​​standard teeth.

[0023] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide another toothpaste dispensing method, which is applied to a terminal device. The method includes: acquiring the user's dental condition; the user's dental condition is obtained by scanning the teeth with a toothbrush; determining multiple zones of the user's teeth based on the position of the teeth in the oral cavity and / or the tooth surface type of the teeth; determining a first toothpaste dispensing amount corresponding to each zone based on the tooth surface type of the teeth in each zone and / or the area of ​​the teeth in each zone; and sending the first toothpaste dispensing amount corresponding to each zone to the toothbrush so that the user dispenses toothpaste according to the toothpaste dispensing amount corresponding to the zone during brushing.

[0024] Thirdly, embodiments of this application provide a toothbrush comprising a toothbrush head, a toothbrush body, and a storage container; the toothbrush body includes a control module and a toothpaste driving component; the toothbrush head has at least one opening, the at least one opening being connected to the toothpaste driving component via a pipe, and the toothpaste driving component being connected to the storage container via a pipe; the storage container is used to store toothpaste; the control module is configured to perform the method described in any possible design of the first or second aspect to drive the toothpaste driving component to release toothpaste from at least one opening in the toothbrush head at a first toothpaste release amount.

[0025] Fourthly, embodiments of this application also provide a computing device, including:

[0026] Memory, used to store program instructions;

[0027] A processor is configured to invoke program instructions stored in the memory and execute the method described in either the first or second aspect according to the obtained program instructions.

[0028] Fifthly, embodiments of this application also provide a computer-readable storage medium storing computer-readable instructions that, when read and executed by a computer, cause the method described in any possible design of the first or second aspect to be implemented. Attached Figure Description

[0029] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a system architecture applicable to an embodiment of this application;

[0031] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a toothbrush provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0032] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the toothbrush head provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0033] Figure 4 A schematic flowchart of a toothpaste release method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0034] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a tooth partition provided for an embodiment of this application;

[0035] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of another tooth partitioning provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0036] Figure 7 A schematic flowchart of a tooth scanning method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0037] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of a tooth scan provided for an embodiment of this application;

[0038] Figure 9 A schematic flowchart of another toothpaste release method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0039] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a computing device provided in an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0040] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0041] In the embodiments of this application, "multiple" refers to two or more. Terms such as "first" and "second" are used only for descriptive purposes and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or order.

[0042] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a system architecture applicable to an embodiment of this application, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the system architecture includes a toothbrush 100 and a terminal device 200.

[0043] The toothbrush 100 has a wireless transmission module, which enables data transmission between the toothbrush 100 and the terminal device 200. The wireless transmission module can be a Wi-Fi module, a Bluetooth module, an infrared module, or a radio frequency identification (RFID) module.

[0044] Toothbrush 100 has a tooth scanning function, which allows users to scan their teeth. The sensing module on toothbrush 100 converts the user's tooth condition into corresponding image information and sends the image information to terminal device 200.

[0045] The terminal device 200 is equipped with a brushing application (APP) to display the user's teeth based on received image information and to create a corresponding brushing plan (brushing instructions for the user) based on the user's teeth condition. The brushing instructions include a toothpaste release plan for the user during brushing. The terminal device 200 also sends the brushing plan to the toothbrush 100, allowing the toothbrush 100 to release toothpaste according to the plan during brushing. The terminal device 200 can be a mobile phone, tablet, desktop computer, laptop, television, or smart home device, etc. Furthermore, the terminal device 200 also has functions such as timed reminders for brushing and alerts to improper brushing techniques during the brushing process.

[0046] In addition, in one possible implementation, the terminal device 200 can also communicate with the cloud server 300 via the Internet. The terminal device 200 sends the user's dental information to the cloud server 300, which then creates a corresponding brushing plan for the user and sends the brushing plan back to the terminal device 200.

[0047] It should be noted that the above Figure 1 The system structure shown is only an example. The toothbrush 100 itself may also have the function of creating a corresponding brushing program for the user based on the user's teeth condition. This application embodiment does not specifically limit this.

[0048] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a toothbrush provided in an embodiment of this application, as shown below. Figure 2 As shown, the toothbrush 100 includes a toothbrush head 110, a toothbrush body 120, and a storage container 130.

[0049] The toothbrush body 120 is provided with a control module 121 and a toothpaste driving component 122. The toothbrush head 110 has at least one opening 111, which serves as an outlet for toothpaste. The opening 111 is connected to the toothpaste driving component 122 via a conduit, and the toothpaste driving component 122 is connected to a storage container 130 via a conduit. The storage container 130 is used to store toothpaste. The control module 121 is configured to drive the toothpaste driving component 122 to release toothpaste from at least one opening 111 in the toothbrush head at a first toothpaste release amount.

[0050] In addition, the toothbrush head 110 is also equipped with bristles 112 and a sensor 113. The sensor 113 is used to scan the user's teeth, and can be an infrared camera or a pressure sensor, etc. When the user sets the toothbrush to enter scanning mode, the user can simulate brushing their teeth by using the toothbrush 100. As the toothbrush head 110 moves, the sensor 113 scans the user's teeth to obtain image signals of the user's teeth condition, and sends the image signals of the teeth condition to the terminal device 200.

[0051] This application embodiment does not specifically limit the size, number, or layout of the opening 111, bristles 112, and sensing device 113 on the brush head 110. For example, Figure 3 The following is an exemplary schematic diagram of three types of toothbrush heads provided in the embodiments of this application: toothbrush head a has one opening located on the center line of the toothbrush head; toothbrush head b has two openings located on the center line of the toothbrush head; and toothbrush head c has three openings located on both sides of the toothbrush head.

[0052] The toothbrush body 120 has a first conduit 123 and a second conduit 124. At least one opening 111 on the toothbrush head 110 is connected to a toothpaste driving component 122 via the first conduit 123. The toothpaste driving component 122 is connected to a storage container 130 via the second conduit 124. The toothpaste driving component 122 draws toothpaste from the storage container 123, and the toothpaste is squeezed out from at least one opening 111 via the second conduit 124 and the first conduit 123.

[0053] The storage container 130 is used to store toothpaste. The storage container 130 can be fixed to the toothbrush body 120 by threads or clips. The storage container 130 can be fixed to the tail or lower middle part of the toothbrush body 120. The storage container 130 can be exposed or built into the toothbrush body 120. This application does not specifically limit the position of the storage container 130 on the toothbrush body 120. The storage container 130 can be a disposable storage container or a reusable storage container. A disposable storage container is replaced after each use of toothpaste, while a reusable storage container can be refilled with toothpaste after use.

[0054] Figure 4 This is a schematic flowchart of a toothpaste release method provided in an embodiment of this application, as shown below. Figure 4 As shown, this method is applied to the toothbrush 100 described above, and the method includes the following steps:

[0055] Step 401: Receive the user's brushing trigger signal.

[0056] In this embodiment of the application, the brushing trigger signal is used to instruct the user to start brushing. The brushing trigger signal can be generated in a variety of ways. For example, the brushing trigger signal can be generated by the user touching, pressing or flicking the power button on the toothbrush, or by the user clicking the start brushing button on the brushing application of the terminal device, or by the toothbrush recognizing that the toothbrush head is in contact with the user's teeth.

[0057] Step 402: During the user's brushing process, toothpaste is released from at least one opening of the toothbrush head at a first toothpaste release amount, based on the position of the toothbrush head on the user's teeth.

[0058] In this embodiment, the toothpaste release amount corresponds to the position of the toothbrush head on the user's teeth. Teeth in different positions within a user's mouth have different characteristics (e.g., tooth surface type, tooth area, etc.). In this embodiment, a corresponding toothpaste release amount is set for teeth in different positions. Therefore, during brushing, toothpaste is released from at least one opening of the toothbrush head according to the position of the toothbrush head on the user's teeth. This allows for targeted release of different amounts of toothpaste to teeth in different positions while maintaining a relatively constant toothpaste concentration in the mouth, thereby achieving a better teeth cleaning effect.

[0059] In step 402, the location of the user's teeth can be a partition within the user's oral cavity. This partitioning can be determined based on the location of the teeth within the oral cavity and / or the tooth surface type. The partitioning of the teeth's location within the oral cavity can be set according to actual needs; for example, the location of the teeth can include the upper and lower sides; or it can include the upper left, lower left, upper right, and lower right. The tooth surface type refers to the type of contact surface between the teeth and the toothbrush head. The partitioning of tooth surface types can be set according to actual needs; for example, the tooth surface type can include three types: lateral surface, medial surface, and occlusal surface; or it can include three types: incisor tooth surface, canine tooth surface, and molar tooth surface.

[0060] Here are some examples of dividing teeth into sections:

[0061] Example 1: Teeth can be divided into sections based on their location in the oral cavity. For example, refer to... Figure 5 The teeth are divided into four areas: upper left, lower left, upper right, and lower right.

[0062] Example 2: Teeth can be divided into zones based on their surface type. For example, teeth can be divided into three areas: the outer surface, the inner surface, and the occlusal surface.

[0063] Example 3: Teeth can be divided into zones based on their position and surface type. For example, teeth can be divided into four regions based on their location in the mouth: upper left, lower left, upper right, and lower right. Each region can then be further divided into three types based on the surface type: lateral surface, medial surface, and occlusal surface. (Reference) Figure 6 The lower left teeth are divided into three sections: the lower left lateral surface, the lower left medial surface, and the lower left occlusal surface. This results in a total of 12 sections for the teeth: upper left lateral surface, upper left medial surface, upper left occlusal surface, lower left lateral surface, lower left medial surface, lower left occlusal surface, upper right lateral surface, upper right medial surface, upper right occlusal surface, lower right lateral surface, lower right medial surface, and lower right occlusal surface.

[0064] In one possible implementation, the toothbrush stores brushing instructions for the user, including brushing duration corresponding to multiple zones of the user's teeth and toothpaste dispensing amounts for those zones. In this implementation, the brushing instructions are pre-generated by a brushing application on the terminal device. Before receiving the user's brushing trigger signal in step 401, the user needs to scan their teeth with the toothbrush, and the brushing application on the terminal device can then determine the brushing instructions based on the scanned image of the user's teeth. (Reference) Figure 7 Specifically, it includes the following steps:

[0065] Step 701: Receive the user's dental scan signal.

[0066] In this embodiment of the application, the tooth scanning signal is used to indicate the start of scanning the user's teeth. The brushing trigger signal can be generated in a variety of ways. For example, the tooth scanning signal can be generated by the user touching, pressing or flicking the tooth scanning button on the toothbrush, or it can be generated by the user clicking the start tooth scanning button on the brushing application of the terminal device.

[0067] Step 702: Transmit the user's tooth information collected through the toothbrush to the toothbrush application.

[0068] Specifically, the toothbrush head is equipped with a pressure sensor and / or an infrared camera. After scanning begins, the user moves the toothbrush across their teeth, and the pressure sensor and / or infrared camera transmit the pressure signals and / or infrared signals generated during the toothbrush movement to a signal processing element via a sensor line. The signal processing element processes the pressure signals and / or infrared signals to generate an image signal of the user's teeth, and then transmits the image signal of the user's teeth to the brushing application on the terminal device.

[0069] refer to Figure 8 After receiving the image signal of the user's teeth, the brushing application on the terminal device 200 determines the user's tooth information based on the image signal, generates a corresponding tooth image for the user, and displays it in the brushing application. The terminal device 200 generates brushing instruction information for the user based on the user's tooth information and sends this information to the toothbrush 100. The brushing instruction information includes brushing time corresponding to multiple zones of the user's teeth and the amount of toothpaste dispensed for each zone.

[0070] Step 703: Receive brushing instruction information sent back by the brushing application.

[0071] After receiving brushing instruction information, the toothbrush stores it so that during subsequent brushing, toothpaste is released from at least one opening in the toothbrush head based on the position of the toothbrush head on the user's teeth, at a first toothpaste release amount.

[0072] Specifically, in step 402, based on the position of the toothbrush head on the user's teeth, toothpaste is released from at least one opening of the toothbrush head at a first toothpaste release amount, which can be achieved in the following two ways:

[0073] Method 1: The brushing instructions also include the brushing order for each section of the toothbrush, matching the user's brushing technique. During brushing, the user must follow the brushing order for each section as specified in the instructions. Simultaneously, the toothbrush also releases toothpaste from at least one opening in the toothbrush head within the corresponding brushing time for each section, according to the brushing order.

[0074] Method 2: The toothbrush has the function of recognizing the current position of the toothbrush head. During the user's brushing process, the toothbrush can identify the section of the user's teeth where the toothbrush head is currently located, and then, based on the section of the user's teeth, release toothpaste from at least one opening of the toothbrush head within the corresponding brushing time.

[0075] Compared to the first method, this method allows the toothbrush to identify the current zone of the brush head and then dispense toothpaste according to the corresponding toothpaste release amount. Users do not need to follow the predetermined brushing order in the brushing instructions, making the brushing process more flexible.

[0076] In another possible implementation, the toothbrush has the function of identifying the current position of the toothbrush head and determining the corresponding toothpaste release amount based on the position of the toothbrush head. Specifically, in step 402, the toothpaste is released from at least one opening of the toothbrush head at a first toothpaste release amount based on the position of the toothbrush head on the user's teeth. This can also be achieved by: identifying the zone corresponding to the user's teeth where the toothbrush head is currently located, determining the corresponding first toothpaste release amount based on the zone, and releasing toothpaste from at least one opening of the toothbrush head at the first toothpaste release amount corresponding to the zone within the brushing time corresponding to the zone. Here, the zone is determined based on the position of the teeth in the oral cavity and / or the tooth surface type; the first toothpaste release amount is determined based on the tooth surface type of the teeth in the zone and / or the area of ​​the teeth in the zone.

[0077] This type of toothbrush is more intelligent, as it integrates the function of recognizing the current position of the brush head and determining the corresponding amount of toothpaste to dispense based on that position. Therefore, the toothbrush can determine the corresponding amount of toothpaste to dispense based on the identified tooth position without needing to be connected to a terminal device, and dispense toothpaste accordingly.

[0078] Below are some methods for determining the brushing time corresponding to different sections of the user's teeth in the brushing instructions:

[0079] Example 1: The brushing time for each section is fixed. For instance, according to surveys and research, a standard dentition can achieve a clean result by brushing for 3 minutes at a uniform brushing speed and with the correct brushing technique. Therefore, the standard brushing time for each section can be set to 3 minutes / number of sections. Taking a 12-section tooth structure as an example, the standard brushing time for each section can be set to 3 minutes / 12 = 15 seconds.

[0080] Example 2: The brushing time for each section is determined based on the ratio of the tooth area of ​​each section to the standard tooth area of ​​that section, and the brushing time corresponding to the standard tooth area of ​​each section. Specifically, the standard tooth area and the corresponding brushing time for each section are preset. Based on the actual condition of the user's teeth obtained from a scan, the actual tooth area of ​​each section is determined. Then, the actual tooth area of ​​each section is compared with the standard tooth area for that area, and adjustments are made based on the brushing time corresponding to the standard tooth area to obtain the brushing time for each section. The specific formula is as follows:

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[0082] The brushing time corresponding to the standard tooth area of ​​each zone can be set according to actual needs. For example, when a user's teeth are divided into 12 zones, the standard brushing time for each zone can be set to 15 seconds.

[0083] Assuming a user's teeth are divided into 12 sections, and the standard brushing time for each section is set to 15 seconds, let's assume the areas of the upper left lateral surface, medial surface, and occlusal surface are a1, a2, and a3 respectively; the areas of the lower left lateral surface, medial surface, and occlusal surface are b1, b2, and b3 respectively; the areas of the upper right lateral surface, medial surface, and occlusal surface are c1, c2, and c3 respectively; and the areas of the lower right lateral surface, medial surface, and occlusal surface are d1, d2, and d3 respectively. Assuming the areas of the standard dentition on the upper left lateral surface, medial surface, and occlusal surface are A1, A2, and A3, then the brushing time for the user on the upper left lateral surface, medial surface, and occlusal surface would be: The areas of the lateral, medial, and occlusal surfaces of a standard jaw on the lower left side are B1, B2, and B3, respectively. Therefore, the brushing time for the user on the lateral, medial, and occlusal surfaces of the lower left side would be: The areas of the lateral, medial, and occlusal surfaces of a standard dentition on the upper right side are C1, C2, and C3, respectively. Therefore, the brushing time for the user on the lateral, medial, and occlusal surfaces of the upper right side would be: The areas of the lateral, medial, and occlusal surfaces of a standard jaw on the lower right side are D1, D2, and D3, respectively. Therefore, the brushing time for the user on the lateral, medial, and occlusal surfaces of the lower right side would be:

[0084] Example 3: Based on Examples 1 and 2, the brushing time for unhealthy tooth sections can be appropriately increased according to the user's actual dental health condition. For example, for tooth sections with tartar or plaque, the brushing time can be increased by 5 to 10 seconds based on the original brushing time.

[0085] Below are several methods for determining the amount of toothpaste dispensed in brushing instructions corresponding to different areas of the user's teeth:

[0086] Example 1: The amount of toothpaste released can be determined based on the surface type of the teeth in each section. Specifically, different toothpaste release amounts are set for different surface types. For example, the toothpaste release amount for the outer surface of the tooth is set as A, the toothpaste release amount for the inner surface is set as B, and the toothpaste release amount for the occlusal surface is set as C.

[0087] Example 2: The toothpaste release amount can be determined based on the tooth surface area of ​​each zone. Specifically, the toothpaste release amount for each zone can be determined based on the tooth area of ​​each zone, the standard tooth area of ​​that zone, and the toothpaste release amount corresponding to the standard tooth area. The standard tooth area and the corresponding toothpaste release amount for each zone are preset. Based on the actual situation of the user's teeth obtained from the scan, the actual tooth area of ​​each zone can be determined. Then, the actual tooth area of ​​each zone is compared with the standard tooth area of ​​that region, and adjustments are made based on the toothpaste release amount corresponding to the standard tooth area to obtain the toothpaste release amount 1 for each zone. The specific formula is as follows:

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[0089] Example 3: The toothpaste release amount can be determined based on the tooth surface type and area of ​​the teeth in a given area. Specifically, different toothpaste release coefficients are set for different tooth surface types. For example, the toothpaste release coefficient corresponding to the outer surface of the tooth is set to 'a', the toothpaste release coefficient corresponding to the inner surface is set to 'a', and the toothpaste release coefficient corresponding to the occlusal surface is set to 'c'. Then, the toothpaste release amount 1 for each area determined in Example 2 is multiplied by the toothpaste release coefficient for that area's red chain type to obtain the toothpaste release amount 2 for each area of ​​the user's teeth. The specific formula is as follows:

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[0092] Example 4: Based on Examples 1 to 3, the amount of toothpaste released in unhealthy tooth areas can be appropriately increased according to the user's actual dental health condition. For example, for tooth areas with tartar or plaque, the amount of toothpaste released can be increased by 0.2 to 0.5 grams based on the original amount of toothpaste released.

[0093] It should be noted that the brushing instructions can be determined by the toothbrush itself based on the condition of the user's teeth, or by the terminal device based on the condition of the user's teeth and then sent to the toothbrush. This application does not make any specific restrictions on this.

[0094] Furthermore, within the brushing time corresponding to each zone, toothpaste is released from at least one opening in the toothbrush head at the first toothpaste release amount corresponding to each zone. Specifically, this can include the following release methods:

[0095] Method 1: For any given section, when you begin brushing the teeth in that section, release the toothpaste for that section all at once from at least one opening in the toothbrush head.

[0096] Method 2: For any given area, while brushing the teeth in that area, release the toothpaste in multiple portions from at least one opening in the toothbrush head.

[0097] Method 3: For any given area, dispense toothpaste according to the designated toothpaste release rate within the designated brushing time for that area. At least two areas must have different toothpaste release rates. The toothpaste release rate for each area can be determined based on the tooth surface type of that area; for example, the release rates for the outer surface, inner surface, and occlusal surface can be set as K1, K2, and K3, respectively. The toothpaste release rate for each area can also be adjusted according to the user's actual needs.

[0098] In one possible implementation, toothpaste is released at the initial moment of brushing, using a second toothpaste release amount. This second toothpaste release amount is the user's initial toothpaste release amount. The second toothpaste release amount can be a preset value, or it can be the difference between the user's total toothpaste release amount and the sum of the first toothpaste release amounts corresponding to each tooth position. The user's total toothpaste release amount can be a preset value, or it can be an optimal toothpaste release amount determined based on the user's tooth information. Specifically, the user's total toothpaste release amount can be determined based on the ratio of the user's total tooth area to the standard total tooth area, and the toothpaste release amount corresponding to the standard total tooth area. For example, assuming the user's total tooth area is y, the standard total tooth area is Y, and the toothpaste release amount corresponding to the standard total tooth area is W, then the user's total toothpaste release amount is... The total amount of toothpaste released corresponding to the standard total tooth area is W, which can be the recommended total toothpaste release for adults, 0.5g.

[0099] Assuming the total amount of toothpaste released by the user is m, the amount of toothpaste released by the second toothpaste is n, the teeth are divided into 12 sections, the standard brushing time for each section is set to 15 seconds, and the toothpaste release rates for the outer surface, inner surface, and occlusal surface are K1, K2, and K3, respectively, then the following formula should be satisfied:

[0100] In addition, the toothbrush can use sensors to monitor in real time whether the user's current brushing posture is standard and whether the brushing time is sufficient. If not, it can remind the user through voice, vibration and other means to cultivate the user's correct brushing habits.

[0101] This application provides a toothpaste release method that sets corresponding toothpaste release amounts for teeth at different locations. Thus, during the user's brushing process, toothpaste is released from at least one opening of the toothbrush head according to the position of the toothbrush head on the user's teeth, with the toothpaste release amount corresponding to that position. This method can release different amounts of toothpaste to teeth at different locations while ensuring a relatively constant toothpaste concentration in the oral cavity, thereby achieving a better teeth cleaning effect.

[0102] Figure 9 A schematic flowchart of another toothpaste release method provided in this application embodiment is shown below. Figure 9 As shown, this method is applied to a terminal device, and the method includes the following steps:

[0103] Step 901: Obtain the user's dental condition.

[0104] The user's dental condition was obtained by scanning their teeth with a toothbrush.

[0105] Step 902: Determine multiple zones of the user's teeth based on the position of the teeth in the oral cavity and / or the tooth surface type.

[0106] For the method of dividing the teeth into zones, please refer to the example on the toothbrush side; this application will not elaborate further here.

[0107] Step 903: Determine the first toothpaste release amount for each zone based on the tooth surface type and / or area of ​​the teeth in each zone.

[0108] For details on how to determine the first toothpaste release amount for each zone, please refer to the example on the toothbrush side; this application will not elaborate further here.

[0109] Step 904: Send the toothpaste release amount corresponding to each zone to the user's toothbrush.

[0110] The toothpaste release amount corresponding to each zone is sent to the user's toothbrush, so that when the user brushes any zone of their teeth, the toothbrush releases toothpaste according to the toothpaste release amount corresponding to that zone.

[0111] Based on the same technical concept, embodiments of this application provide a computing device, such as... Figure 10 As shown, it includes at least one processor 1001 and a memory 1002 connected to at least one processor. In this embodiment, the specific connection medium between the processor 1001 and the memory 1002 is not limited. Figure 10 Taking the connection between processor 1001 and memory 1002 via a bus as an example. The bus can be divided into address bus, data bus, control bus, etc.

[0112] In this embodiment of the application, the memory 1002 stores instructions that can be executed by at least one processor 1001. By executing the instructions stored in the memory 1002, at least one processor 1001 can perform the toothpaste release method described above.

[0113] The processor 1001 is the control center of the computing device. It can connect to various parts of the computer device through various interfaces and lines, and perform resource settings by running or executing instructions stored in the memory 1002 and calling data stored in the memory 1002.

[0114] Optionally, the processor 1001 may include one or more processing units. The processor 1001 may integrate an application processor and a modem processor, wherein the application processor primarily handles the operating system, user interface, and applications, while the modem processor primarily handles wireless communication. It is understood that the modem processor may not be integrated into the processor 1001. In some embodiments, the processor 1001 and the memory 1002 may be implemented on the same chip; in some embodiments, they may be implemented separately on independent chips.

[0115] The processor 1001 can be a general-purpose processor, such as a central processing unit (CPU), digital signal processor, application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), field-programmable gate array (FPGA), or other programmable logic device, discrete gate or transistor logic device, or discrete hardware component, capable of implementing or executing the methods, steps, and logic block diagrams disclosed in the embodiments of this application. The general-purpose processor can be a microprocessor or any conventional processor. The steps of the methods disclosed in the embodiments of this application can be directly manifested as being executed by a hardware processor, or executed by a combination of hardware and software modules within the processor.

[0116] Memory 1002, as a non-volatile computer-readable storage medium, can be used to store non-volatile software programs, non-volatile computer-executable programs, and modules. Memory 1002 may include at least one type of storage medium, such as flash memory, hard disk, multimedia card, card-type memory, random access memory (RAM), static random access memory (SRAM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), magnetic memory, magnetic disk, optical disk, etc. Memory 1002 can be any other medium capable of carrying or storing desired program code in the form of instructions or data structures that can be accessed by a computer, but is not limited thereto. In the embodiments of this application, memory 1002 can also be a circuit or any other device capable of implementing storage functions for storing program instructions and / or data.

[0117] Based on the same technical concept, embodiments of this application also provide a computer-readable storage medium storing a computer-executable program, which is used to cause a computer to perform any of the toothpaste dispensing methods listed above.

[0118] Those skilled in the art will understand that embodiments of this application can be provided as methods, systems, or computer program products. Therefore, this application can take the form of a completely hardware embodiment, a completely software embodiment, or an embodiment combining software and hardware aspects. Furthermore, this application can take the form of a computer program product embodied on one or more computer-usable storage media (including but not limited to disk storage, CD-ROM, optical storage, etc.) containing computer-usable program code.

[0119] This application is described with reference to flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams of methods, apparatus (systems), and computer program products according to embodiments of this application. It will be understood that each block of the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams, and combinations of blocks in the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams, can be implemented by computer program instructions. These computer program instructions can be provided to a processor of a general-purpose computer, special-purpose computer, embedded processor, or other programmable data processing apparatus to produce a machine, such that the instructions, which execute via the processor of the computer or other programmable data processing apparatus, generate instructions for implementing the flowchart... Figure 1One or more processes and / or boxes Figure 1 A device that provides the functions specified in one or more boxes.

[0120] These computer program instructions may also be stored in a computer-readable storage medium that can direct a computer or other programmable data processing device to function in a particular manner, such that the instructions stored in the computer-readable storage medium produce an article of manufacture including instruction means, which are implemented in a process Figure 1 One or more processes and / or boxes Figure 1 The function specified in one or more boxes.

[0121] These computer program instructions may also be loaded onto a computer or other programmable data processing equipment to cause a series of operational steps to be performed on the computer or other programmable equipment to produce a computer-implemented process, thereby providing instructions that execute on the computer or other programmable equipment for implementing the process. Figure 1 One or more processes and / or boxes Figure 1 The steps of the function specified in one or more boxes.

[0122] Although preferred embodiments of this application have been described, those skilled in the art, upon learning the basic inventive concept, can make other changes and modifications to these embodiments. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to be interpreted as including the preferred embodiments as well as all changes and modifications falling within the scope of this application.

[0123] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this application without departing from the spirit and scope of this application. Therefore, if such modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims of this application and their equivalents, this application also intends to include such modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A toothpaste release method, characterized in that, The method is applied to a toothbrush, and the method includes: Receives the user's brushing trigger signal; During the user's brushing process, toothpaste is released from at least one opening of the toothbrush head at a first toothpaste release amount, based on the position of the toothbrush head on the user's teeth; the first toothpaste release amount corresponds to the position of the toothbrush head on the user's teeth.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The toothbrush stores brushing instructions for the user, including brushing time corresponding to multiple sections of the user's teeth and toothpaste release amount corresponding to multiple sections. The zoning is determined based on the position of the teeth in the oral cavity and / or the type of tooth surface.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The brushing instruction information also includes the brushing order of each section matching the user's brushing method; based on the position of the toothbrush head on the user's teeth, toothpaste is released from at least one opening of the toothbrush head at a first toothpaste release amount, including: According to the brushing order of each zone, within the brushing time corresponding to each zone, toothpaste is released from at least one opening of the toothbrush head at the first toothpaste release amount corresponding to each zone.

4. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, Based on the position of the toothbrush head on the user's teeth, toothpaste is released from at least one opening of the toothbrush head at a first toothpaste release amount, including: Identify the partition of the user's teeth where the toothbrush head is currently located; Based on the current user's teeth corresponding to a specific zone, toothpaste is released from at least one opening in the toothbrush head within the brushing time corresponding to that zone, at a first toothpaste release amount corresponding to that zone.

5. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, Before receiving the user's brushing trigger signal, it also includes: Receive the user's dental scan signal; The user's dental data collected through the toothbrush is transmitted to the brushing application; Receive the brushing instruction information returned by the brushing application; the brushing instruction information is generated based on the user's dental information.

6. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, Based on the position of the toothbrush head on the user's teeth, toothpaste is released from at least one opening of the toothbrush head at a first toothpaste release amount, including: Identify the partition corresponding to the user's teeth where the toothbrush head is currently located, determine the corresponding first toothpaste release amount based on the partition corresponding to the user's teeth, and release toothpaste from at least one opening of the toothbrush head within the brushing time corresponding to the partition at the first toothpaste release amount corresponding to the partition. The partitions are determined based on the position of the teeth in the oral cavity and / or the tooth surface type; the first toothpaste release amount is determined based on the tooth surface type of the partitioned teeth and / or the area of ​​the partitioned teeth.

7. The method according to claim 3, 4 or 6, characterized in that, The brushing time for each section is determined based on the ratio of the tooth area of ​​each section to the standard tooth area of ​​each section, as well as the brushing time corresponding to the standard tooth area of ​​each section.

8. The method according to claim 3, 4 or 6, characterized in that, Within the brushing time corresponding to each zone, toothpaste is released from at least one opening in the toothbrush head at the first toothpaste release amount corresponding to each zone, including: For any given zone, toothpaste is released at the toothpaste release rate of that zone during the brushing duration; wherein at least two zones have different toothpaste release rates.

9. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: At the initial moment of the user brushing their teeth, the toothpaste is released at a second toothpaste release amount; The second toothpaste release amount is the difference between the total amount of toothpaste released by the user and the sum of the first toothpaste release amounts corresponding to the positions of each tooth; the total amount of toothpaste released by the user is determined based on the ratio of the total area of ​​the user's teeth to the total area of ​​standard teeth, and the total amount of toothpaste released corresponding to the total area of ​​standard teeth.

10. A toothpaste release method, characterized in that, The method is applied to a terminal device, and the method includes: The user's dental condition is obtained by scanning their teeth with a toothbrush. Multiple zones of a user's teeth are determined based on the position of the teeth in the oral cavity and / or the type of tooth surface. The first toothpaste release amount for each zone is determined based on the tooth surface type and / or area of ​​the teeth in each zone. The first toothpaste release amount corresponding to each zone is sent to the toothbrush so that the user can release toothpaste according to the toothpaste release amount corresponding to each zone during brushing.

11. A toothbrush, characterized in that, Includes the toothbrush head, toothbrush body, and storage container; The toothbrush body includes a control module and a toothpaste driving component. The toothbrush head is provided with at least one opening, which is connected to the toothpaste driving component through a pipe. The toothpaste driving component is connected to the storage tank through a pipe. The storage container is used to store toothpaste; The control module is configured to perform the method as described in any one of claims 1 to 9 to drive the toothpaste driving component to release toothpaste from at least one opening in the toothbrush head at a first toothpaste release amount.

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