Personalized tooth brushing guide method, and electronic device and storage medium supporting same

Abstract

Disclosed is an electronic device that comprises a wireless communication circuit, a display, a processor, and a memory for storing instructions. The instructions may be executed by the processor to cause the electronic device to: identify first data related to an electronic medical record of a user on the basis of the detection of a combination of a first external electronic device and a first object related to a tooth brushing activity of the user; determine, on the basis of the first data, a first tooth brushing pattern related to the tooth brushing activity of the user; receive second data related to the tooth brushing activity of the user from the first external electronic device via the wireless communication circuit; identify, on the basis of the second data, a second tooth brushing pattern indicated by the tooth brushing activity of the user; determine the similarity between the first tooth brushing pattern and the second tooth brushing pattern; and control the display to display guide information based on the first tooth brushing pattern on the basis of determining that the similarity is smaller than a specified threshold level.

Description

Personalized tooth brushing guide method and electronic device and storage medium supporting the same

[0001] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a personalized tooth brushing guide method and an electronic device and storage medium supporting the same.

[0002] In response to the advancement of digital convergence, which integrates various information and communication technologies, wearable devices are being proposed that link with existing electronic devices to provide new types of functions and / or services. These wearable devices, worn or operated in close proximity to the user's body, can provide information related to user activity and / or biometrics. For example, wearable devices generate data related to user activity based on embedded sensors and transmit this data to a linked electronic device, thereby supporting the provision of user activity information through various interfaces of the electronic device.

[0003] The above may be provided as background information to aid in understanding the present disclosure. No claim or determination is made as to whether the above-described content is applicable as prior art related to the present disclosure.

[0004] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a wireless communication circuit, a display, a processor, and a memory storing instructions.

[0005] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the instructions may be executed by the processor to cause the electronic device to identify first data related to an electronic medical record of the user based on detecting a combination of a first external electronic device and a first object related to a user's tooth brushing activity, determine a first brushing pattern related to the user's tooth brushing activity based on the first data, receive second data related to the user's tooth brushing activity from the first external electronic device via the wireless communication circuit, identify a second brushing pattern indicated by the user's tooth brushing activity based on the second data, determine a similarity between the first brushing pattern and the second brushing pattern, and control the display to display guide information based on the first brushing pattern based on the similarity being determined to be below a specified threshold level.

[0006] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a personalized tooth brushing guide method may include an operation of identifying first data related to an electronic medical record of a user based on detecting a combination of a first external electronic device and a first object related to a user's tooth brushing activity by an electronic device, an operation of determining a first tooth brushing pattern related to the user's tooth brushing activity based on the first data by the electronic device, an operation of receiving second data related to the user's tooth brushing activity from the first external electronic device through a wireless communication circuit of the electronic device, an operation of identifying a second tooth brushing pattern indicated by the user's tooth brushing activity based on the second data by the electronic device, an operation of determining a similarity between the first tooth brushing pattern and the second tooth brushing pattern by the electronic device, and an operation of controlling a display of the electronic device to display guide information based on the first tooth brushing pattern based on determining that the similarity is below a specified threshold level by the electronic device.

[0007] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a computer program for executing a personalized tooth brushing guide method according to a computer-readable non-transitory storage medium is recorded, wherein the computer program may perform an operation of: identifying first data related to an electronic medical record of a user based on detecting a combination of a first external electronic device and a first object related to a user's tooth brushing activity by an electronic device; determining a first tooth brushing pattern related to the user's tooth brushing activity based on the first data by the electronic device; receiving second data related to the user's tooth brushing activity from the first external electronic device via a wireless communication circuit of the electronic device; identifying a second tooth brushing pattern indicated by the user's tooth brushing activity based on the second data by the electronic device; determining a similarity between the first tooth brushing pattern and the second tooth brushing pattern by the electronic device; and controlling a display of the electronic device to display guide information based on the first tooth brushing pattern based on the determination that the similarity is below a specified threshold level by the electronic device.

[0008] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a wireless communication circuit, a display, a processor, and a memory storing instructions.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to control the display to identify a position of a first tooth for providing a brushing pattern based on first data regarding a dental treatment record, determine a first brushing pattern corresponding to the position of the identified first tooth, and provide at least one first user guide based on the determined first brushing pattern.

[0010] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an electronic device within a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0011] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating components of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0012] FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a first external electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0013] FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation of an electronic device that detects a combination of a first external electronic device and a first object according to one embodiment.

[0014] FIG. 5 is a drawing illustrating a combined form of a first external electronic device and a first object according to one embodiment.

[0015] FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a first user interface of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0016] FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of an electronic device executing a toothbrushing guide service according to one embodiment.

[0017] FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating data representing a first brushing pattern according to one embodiment.

[0018] FIG. 9 is a drawing illustrating a first image representing a user's dental condition displayed by an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0019] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a second image for guiding a user's tooth brushing order displayed by an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0020] FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating another example of operation of an electronic device that detects a combination of a first external electronic device and a first object according to one embodiment.

[0021] FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a second user interface of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0022] FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of an electronic device for monitoring a user's brushing activity according to one embodiment.

[0023] FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a third image for providing feedback on a user's brushing activity displayed by an electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0024] FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating data representing a user's second brushing pattern according to one embodiment.

[0025] FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of an electronic device that provides information on a user's brushing activity according to one embodiment.

[0026] FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a third user interface of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0027] FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a personalized tooth brushing guide method according to one embodiment.

[0028] In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numbers may be used for identical or similar components.

[0029] Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the attached drawings. However, this is not intended to limit the present disclosure to specific embodiments, and it should be understood that various modifications, equivalents, and / or alternatives of the embodiments of the present disclosure are included.

[0030] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an electronic device within a network environment according to one embodiment.

[0031] Referring to FIG. 1, in a network environment (100), an electronic device (101) may communicate with an electronic device (102) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with an electronic device (104) or a server (108) via a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (104) via the server (108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120), a memory (130), an input module (150), an audio output module (155), a display module (160), an audio module (170), a sensor module (176), an interface (177), a connection terminal (178), a haptic module (179), a camera module (180), a power management module (188), a battery (189), a communication module (190), a subscriber identification module (196), or an antenna module (197). In some embodiments, the electronic device (101) may omit at least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal (178)), or may have one or more other components added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., the sensor module (176), the camera module (180), or the antenna module (197)) may be integrated into one component (e.g., the display module (160)).

[0032] The processor (120) may control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) by executing, for example, software (e.g., a program (140)), and may perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or calculation, the processor (120) may store a command or data received from another component (e.g., a sensor module (176) or a communication module (190)) in a volatile memory (132), process the command or data stored in the volatile memory (132), and store the resulting data in a non-volatile memory (134). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or a secondary processor (123) (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor) that can operate independently or together therewith. For example, if the electronic device (101) includes a main processor (121) and a secondary processor (123), the secondary processor (123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a specified function. The secondary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as a part thereof.

[0033] The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least a part of functions or states associated with at least one component (e.g., a display module (160), a sensor module (176), or a communication module (190)) of the electronic device (101), for example, on behalf of the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as a part of another functionally related component (e.g., a camera module (180) or a communication module (190)). In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. The artificial intelligence models may be generated through machine learning. This learning can be performed, for example, in the electronic device (101) itself where artificial intelligence is performed, or can be performed through a separate server (e.g., server (108)). The learning algorithm can include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but is not limited to the examples described above. The artificial intelligence model can include multiple artificial neural network layers.The artificial neural network may be one of a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to, or alternatively to, a hardware structure, an artificial intelligence model may include a software structure.

[0034] The memory (130) can store various data used by at least one component (e.g., processor (120) or sensor module (176)) of the electronic device (101). The data can include, for example, software (e.g., program (140)) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory (130) can include volatile memory (132) or non-volatile memory (134).

[0035] The program (140) may be stored as software in the memory (130) and may include, for example, an operating system (142), middleware (144), or an application (146).

[0036] The input module (150) can receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a processor (120)) from an external source (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The input module (150) can include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen).

[0037] The audio output module (155) can output audio signals to the outside of the electronic device (101). The audio output module (155) can include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes, such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. According to one embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0038] The display module (160) can visually provide information to an external party (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The display module (160) may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the device. According to one embodiment, the display module (160) may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.

[0039] The audio module (170) can convert sound into an electrical signal, or vice versa, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (170) can acquire sound through the input module (150), output sound through the sound output module (155), or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)) (e.g., speaker or headphone) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device (101).

[0040] The sensor module (176) can detect the operating status (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device (101) or the external environmental status (e.g., user status) and generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected status. According to one embodiment, the sensor module (176) can include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0041] The interface (177) may support one or more designated protocols that may be used to directly or wirelessly connect the electronic device (101) with an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (102)). In one embodiment, the interface (177) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

[0042] The connection terminal (178) may include a connector through which the electronic device (101) may be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal (178) may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0043] A haptic module (179) can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimuli that a user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sensations. According to one embodiment, the haptic module (179) can include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0044] The camera module (180) can capture still images and videos. According to one embodiment, the camera module (180) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0045] The power management module (188) can manage power supplied to the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the power management module (188) can be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0046] A battery (189) may power at least one component of the electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the battery (189) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0047] The communication module (190) may support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102), electronic device (104), or server (108)), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (190) may operate independently from the processor (120) (e.g., application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module (190) may include a wireless communication module (192) (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module (194) (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module). Among these communication modules, the corresponding communication module can communicate with an external electronic device (104) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN)). These various types of communication modules can be integrated into a single component (e.g., a single chip) or implemented as multiple separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module (192) can verify or authenticate the electronic device (101) within a communication network such as the first network (198) or the second network (199) by using subscriber information (e.g., an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (196).

[0048] The wireless communication module (192) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies following the 4G network, such as NR access technology (new radio access technology). The NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and connection of multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications)). The wireless communication module (192) can support, for example, a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate. The wireless communication module (192) can support various technologies for securing performance in a high-frequency band, such as beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna. The wireless communication module (192) can support various requirements specified in the electronic device (101), an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (104)), or a network system (e.g., the second network (199)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (192) may support a peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for eMBB realization, a loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for mMTC realization, or a U-plane latency (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or 1 ms or less for round trip) for URLLC realization.

[0049] The antenna module (197) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external device (e.g., an external electronic device). According to one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include an antenna including a radiator formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). According to one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network, such as the first network (198) or the second network (199), may be selected from the plurality of antennas, for example, by the communication module (190). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (190) and an external electronic device via the at least one selected antenna. According to some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module (197).

[0050] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent a first side (e.g., a bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high-frequency band (e.g., a mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent a second side (e.g., a top side or a side side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high-frequency band.

[0051] At least some of the above components can be interconnected and exchange signals (e.g., commands or data) with each other via a communication method between peripheral devices (e.g., a bus, GPIO (general purpose input and output), SPI (serial peripheral interface), or MIPI (mobile industry processor interface)).

[0052] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) via a server (108) connected to a second network (199). Each of the external electronic devices (102 or 104) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device (101) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104, or 108). For example, when the electronic device (101) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) may, instead of or in addition to executing the function or service itself, request one or more external electronic devices to perform the function or at least a part of the service. One or more external electronic devices that receive the request may execute at least a portion of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least a portion of a response to the request. For this purpose, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used, for example. The electronic device (101) may provide an ultra-low latency service by using distributed computing or mobile edge computing, for example. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server utilizing machine learning and / or a neural network. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) or the server (108) may be included in the second network (199).The electronic device (101) can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0053] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating components of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0054] Referring to FIG. 2, an electronic device (101) according to an embodiment (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1) may include a wireless communication circuit (210), a memory (220), a display (230), and a processor (240). In various embodiments, the electronic device (101) may omit at least some of the above-described components, or may further include other additional components. For example, the electronic device (101) may further include at least some of the components of the electronic device mentioned through the embodiment of FIG. 1.

[0055] In one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit (210) (e.g., the wireless communication module (192) of FIG. 1) may support wireless communication between the electronic device (101) and at least one external electronic device. For example, the wireless communication circuit (210) may establish communication (or, communication channel) with the at least one external electronic device according to a prescribed communication protocol, and may transmit and receive data and / or signals with the at least one external electronic device using the communication. According to one embodiment, the data may include data related to an electronic medical record of a user of the electronic device (101) and data related to a tooth brushing activity of the user.

[0056] In one embodiment, the memory (220) (e.g., the memory (130) of FIG. 1) may store commands related to the functional operations of components of the electronic device (101). For example, the memory (220) may store commands that, when executed by the processor (240), cause the components of the electronic device (101) to perform defined functional operations. In addition, the memory (220) may store data related to the operation of the electronic device (101). For example, the memory (220) may store data related to the user's electronic medical record received from at least one external electronic device via a wireless communication circuit in the form of a database and / or table. In addition, for example, the memory (220) may update and store the stored data according to a specified cycle or when a specified application is executed. In addition, the memory (220) may store at least one application related to a health service of the user of the electronic device (101). For example, the memory (220) can store at least one of an application that is preloaded when manufacturing the electronic device (101) and an application that is downloaded as a third party from an online market.

[0057] In one embodiment, the display (230) (e.g., the display module (160) of FIG. 1) may be at least partially exposed to the outside of the electronic device (101) to visually provide various contents. For example, the display (230) may receive a driving signal corresponding to image information from the processor (240) at a specified frame rate, and process the driving signal to display various graphical user interfaces provided by applications of the electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the graphical user interface may include contents obtained (or generated) based on data related to an electronic medical record of a user of the electronic device (101) and / or data related to a user's tooth brushing activity. In addition, the display (230) may receive various types of user inputs. For example, the display (230) may include a touch panel (or a touch sensing circuit) in some layers of the display (230), and may detect a user input based on the touch panel and output a corresponding electrical signal.

[0058] In one embodiment, the processor (240) (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1) may execute instructions (e.g., codes of a programming language) stored in the memory (220) to perform overall control related to the functional operations of components of the electronic device (101). For example, the processor (240) may be electrically connected to components of the electronic device (101) and may transmit (or transfer) commands, signals, and / or data involved in the components performing the functional operations to the related components.

[0059] FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a first external electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0060] Referring to FIG. 3, a first external electronic device (102) according to an embodiment (e.g., the electronic device (102) of FIG. 1) may include a communication module (320), a photoplethysmography sensor (330), an inertial sensor (340), a memory (350), and a processor (360) disposed in an internal space of a housing (310). According to various embodiments, the first external electronic device (102) may omit at least some of the above-described components or may further include other additional components. For example, the first external electronic device (102) may further include a pressure sensor configured to detect the intensity of an external force with respect to the housing (310).

[0061] In one embodiment, the first external electronic device (102) may be worn on the body (e.g., a finger) of a user of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 2) (or may be brought into contact with the body of the user based on at least one protruding area (370) formed on the housing (310)) to provide biometric information of the user to the electronic device (101). For example, the processor (360) of the first external electronic device (102) may control the communication module (320) and the antenna (321) based on the execution of instructions stored in the memory (350), thereby transmitting data and / or signals regarding the state of the user (e.g., biometric information) detected by the light-emitting device (331) and the light-receiving device (333) of the photoplethysmography sensor (330) to the electronic device (101). In this respect, the first external electronic device (102) may also be referred to as a wearable device.

[0062] In one embodiment, the first external electronic device (102) may be coupled to an object (e.g., a toothbrush) related to the user's toothbrushing activity, and may provide the user's toothbrushing activity information to the electronic device (101). For example, the processor (360) of the first external electronic device (102) may control the communication module (320) and the antenna (321) based on the execution of instructions stored in the memory (350), to transmit data and / or signals regarding motion, posture, and / or gesture of the first external electronic device (102) detected by an inertial sensor (340) (e.g., an acceleration sensor and / or a gyro sensor) to the electronic device (101). Also, for example, the processor (360) of the first external electronic device (102) may control the communication module (320) and the antenna (321) to transmit data and / or signals representing the contact intensity (or pressure) of the user's body (e.g., a finger) against the first external electronic device (102) detected by the pressure sensor of the first external electronic device (102) to the electronic device (101).

[0063] FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of an electronic device that detects a combination of a first external electronic device and a first object according to one embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a combination form of a first external electronic device and a first object according to one embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a first user interface of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0064] Hereinafter, when describing the embodiment of FIG. 4, the embodiments of FIGS. 5 and 6 may be referred to together. In addition, the operations of the electronic device mentioned in the embodiment of FIG. 4 may be performed sequentially, but may not necessarily be performed sequentially. For example, the order of the operations mentioned in the embodiment of FIG. 4 may be changed, or at least two operations may be performed in parallel.

[0065] Referring to FIGS. 4 and 5, in operation 401, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 2) according to an embodiment may determine whether a combination of a first external electronic device (102) and a first object (500) is detected. For example, a processor (e.g., the processor (240) of FIG. 2) of the electronic device (101) may determine whether a first external electronic device (102) that is connected to a wireless communication circuit (e.g., the wireless communication circuit (210) of FIG. 2) of the electronic device (101) is coupled to the first object (500).

[0066] According to one embodiment, the first object (500) may include a toothbrush that supports a user's toothbrushing activity, and the first object (500) may have a shape standardized with the first external electronic device (102). For example, when the first object (500) is viewed in the +Z direction or the -Z direction, the housing of the first object (500) may be formed with at least one groove (510) that can accommodate at least one protruding area (370) formed in the housing of the first external electronic device (102) (e.g., the housing (310) of FIG. 3). Based on this, the first external electronic device (102) may be coupled with the first object (500) by accommodating the at least one protruding area (370) in the at least one groove (510) of the first object (500).

[0067] In one embodiment, the processor (240) of the electronic device (101) may determine that the first external electronic device (102) is coupled with the first object (500) based on data and / or signals received from the first external electronic device (102). For example, a processor (e.g., processor (360) of FIG. 3) of a first external electronic device (102) may transmit data and / or a signal to the electronic device (101) indicating that the first external electronic device (102) is coupled to a first object (500) rather than the user's body based on the fact that no microcurrent is detected by the optical blood flow measurement sensor (e.g., optical blood flow measurement sensor (330) of FIG. 3), and the processor (240) of the electronic device (101) may determine the coupling of the first external electronic device (102) and the first object (500) based on the data and / or signal received from the first external electronic device (102). Or, for example, the processor (240) of the electronic device (101) may receive data and / or signals generated by the optical blood flow measurement sensor (330) from the first external electronic device (102), and determine the coupling of the first external electronic device (102) and the first object (500) based on the signal and / or data not indicating biometric information. Also, for example, when the processor (360) of the first external electronic device (102) receives a user input for an input device (e.g., a button and / or a switch) formed on the housing of the first external electronic device (102), the processor (360) of the first external electronic device (102) can activate a designated mode (e.g., a tooth brushing activity sensing mode) and transmit data and / or signals representing the same to the electronic device (101), and the processor (240) of the electronic device (101) can determine the coupling of the first external electronic device (102) and the first object (500) based on the data and / or signals received from the first external electronic device (102).

[0068] According to various embodiments, at least a portion of the first external electronic device (102) may be integrated with the first object (500). For example, the first external electronic device (102) may be included within a housing of the first object (500). Alternatively, for example, at least some components of the first external electronic device (102) (e.g., the communication module (320) of FIG. 3, the inertial sensor (340) of FIG. 3, and the processor (360) of FIG. 3) may be included within the housing of the first object (500), in which case at least some components of the first external electronic device (101) may be replaceable on the first object (500).

[0069] According to one embodiment, the processor (240) of the electronic device (101) may display a designated first user interface in operation 403 based on the detection of a combination of the first external electronic device (102) and the first object (500). Referring to FIG. 6, for example, the processor (240) of the electronic device (101) may execute a designated application (e.g., Samsung Health application) and control the display (230) to display the first user interface (610) through the execution screen of the application. According to one embodiment, the first user interface (610) may include content inquiring about whether to execute a tooth brushing care service through the application.

[0070] FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of an electronic device executing a tooth brushing guide service according to an embodiment. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating data representing a first tooth brushing pattern according to an embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a first image representing the state of a user's teeth displayed by an electronic device according to an embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a second image for guiding a user's tooth brushing order displayed by an electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0071] Hereinafter, when describing the embodiment of FIG. 7, the embodiments of FIGS. 8, 9, and 10 may be referred to together. In addition, the operations of the electronic device mentioned in the embodiment of FIG. 7 may be performed sequentially, but may not necessarily be performed sequentially. For example, the order of the operations mentioned in the embodiment of FIG. 7 may be changed, or at least two operations may be performed in parallel.

[0072] Referring to FIG. 7, in operation 701, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 2) according to an embodiment may identify first data related to a user's electronic medical record based on executing a tooth brushing care service through an application. For example, a processor (e.g., the processor (240) of FIG. 2) of the electronic device (101) may identify the first data including at least one of user identification information (e.g., name, gender, and / or age), image data (e.g., computed tomography (CT) and / or X-ray image data of the user's oral cavity), user's dental condition information (e.g., tooth count information, extracted tooth information, treated tooth information, dental procedure information, tooth-specific disease information, dentition information, and / or oral structure information), and expert comment information.

[0073] According to one embodiment, the processor (240) of the electronic device (101) may request first data related to the electronic medical record of the user from a second external electronic device (e.g., the server (108) of FIG. 1) based on a fast healthcare interoperability resource, and may identify the first data by acquiring the first data from the second external electronic device (108) through a wireless communication circuit (e.g., the wireless communication circuit (210) of FIG. 2). Alternatively, the processor (240) of the electronic device (101) may receive the first data from the second external electronic device (108) in an initial setup operation of a tooth brushing care service, store the first data in a memory (e.g., the memory (220) of FIG. 2) of the electronic device (101), and load the first data stored in the memory (220) when executing the tooth brushing care service, thereby identifying the first data. Alternatively, the processor (240) of the electronic device (101) may request and acquire first data from the second external electronic device (108), update the first data previously stored in the memory (220) based on the acquired first data, and load the updated first data from the memory (220) when executing the tooth brushing care service to identify the first data.

[0074] According to one embodiment, the processor (240) of the electronic device (101) may determine, at operation 703, a user's tooth brushing method and a first tooth brushing pattern corresponding to the tooth brushing method based on identifying first data related to the user's electronic medical record. Table 1 and FIG. 8 may be referenced with respect to the tooth brushing method and the tooth brushing pattern.

[0075] Age Dental Condition Brushing Method 5-9 Normal Fone, Scrubbing 10 + Normal Roll Stomatitis Tooth-pick Periodontitis Bass Braces Charter's Implants Charter's

[0076] Table 1 shows recommended (or suitable) brushing methods for brushing teeth according to various parameters (e.g., age and / or dental condition). For example, if a specific user is 10 years old or older and has normal dental condition, a rolling brushing method is recommended for the user. According to various embodiments, the brushing methods described through Table 1 are merely examples, and the recommended brushing method may change depending on the combination of various parameters. Referring to FIG. 8, when brushing teeth at different locations using a brushing method recommended for the specific user using a toothbrush capable of detecting brushing activity (or, according to one embodiment, a first external electronic device (102) coupled to the first object (500) of FIG. 5), a specific brushing pattern is modeled for each tooth. For example, a modeled brushing pattern for a specific tooth is represented as data including a unique change in at least one of a roll value, a pitch value, a yaw value, and a pressure value over time when multiple parts of the specific tooth (e.g., an outer surface of the tooth, an upper or lower surface of the tooth, and an inner surface of the tooth) are brushed in a predefined order.

[0077] In one embodiment, information about a tooth brushing method of a user of an electronic device (101) and a first tooth brushing pattern corresponding to the tooth brushing method may be included in first data related to the user's electronic medical record that the electronic device (101) receives from a second external electronic device (108). Based on this, the processor (240) of the electronic device (101) may obtain first data from the second external electronic device (108) or the memory (220) of the electronic device (101) and identify the first data, determine a tooth brushing method corresponding to identification information and dental condition information of the user of the electronic device (101) based on the first data, and determine a first tooth brushing pattern according to the determined tooth brushing method for each of the user's teeth at different positions. Alternatively, information about a tooth brushing method of a user of the electronic device (101) and a first tooth brushing pattern corresponding to the tooth brushing method may be omitted from the first data related to the user's electronic medical record that the electronic device (101) receives from the second external electronic device (108). In this case, the processor (240) of the electronic device (101) obtains first data from a second external electronic device (108) or a memory (220) of the electronic device (101) and identifies the first data, and then applies the first data to a big data-based algorithm to determine the user's tooth brushing method and first tooth brushing pattern.

[0078] According to one embodiment, the processor (240) of the electronic device (101) may obtain first data from a second external electronic device (108) or a memory (220) of the electronic device (101) in operation 705, and provide a first image representing the user's dental condition based on identifying the first data. Referring to FIG. 9, for example, the processor (240) of the electronic device (101) may render image data (e.g., CT and / or X-ray image data taken of the user's oral cavity) included in the first data, process at least a portion of the image data, or model the image based on information included in the first data to generate a first image (910), and control the display (230) to display the first image (910) on the execution screen of an application executing a tooth brushing care service. According to one embodiment, the first image (910) may represent a unique dental condition of the user of the electronic device (101). For example, the processor (240) of the electronic device (101) may generate the first image (910) so that at least one of the user's dentition, number of teeth, and oral structure identified based on the first data appears in the first image (910). In addition, for example, the processor of the electronic device (101) may generate the first image (910) so that the user's extracted tooth identified based on the first data is displayed with a designated effect (920) (e.g., dotted line processing of the outline of the extracted tooth) on the first image (910). In addition, for example, the processor (240) of the electronic device (101) may identify the user's treated tooth based on the first data, and display content (930) selectable by user input in an area corresponding to the treated tooth on the first image (910).The processor (240) of the electronic device (101) may provide (e.g., display through a pop-up window) medical record information and / or expert comment information of the corresponding tooth based on receiving user input for the content (930).

[0079] According to one embodiment, the processor (240) of the electronic device (101) may determine a point at which the user's tooth brushing activity is to begin (e.g., a tooth at a specific location) and guide a brushing order for parts of the teeth, in operation 707. For example, the processor (240) of the electronic device (101) may display content requesting selection of a tooth at which the user's tooth brushing activity is to begin on the first image (910), and in response to the request, receive a user input for selecting a specific tooth (e.g., a tooth with code 1) from the first image (910).

[0080] In one embodiment, the processor (240) of the electronic device (101) may control the display (230) to display a second image for guiding a tooth brushing order for the teeth when the tooth is determined to be brushed by the user based on receiving a user input for selecting the specific tooth. Referring to FIG. 10, for example, the processor (240) of the electronic device (101) may generate a second image (1010) representing a unique tooth condition of the user based on first data acquired and identified from a second external electronic device (108) or a memory (220) of the electronic device (101), and control the display (230) to display the second image (1010). According to one embodiment, the processor (240) of the electronic device (101) may display content for guiding a tooth brushing order corresponding to a first tooth brushing pattern on the second image (1010). For example, the processor (240) of the electronic device (101) may display content that guides the user to brush their teeth in a brushing order corresponding to changes in the roll value, pitch value, and yaw value indicated by the data of the first brushing pattern. For example, if the data of the first brushing pattern indicates changes in the roll value, pitch value, and yaw value that appear when brushing the teeth according to the brushing order of the outer surface, upper or lower surface, and inner surface of the teeth, the processor (240) may display content that guides the brushing order of the outer surface (①), upper or lower surface (②), and inner surface (③) of the teeth for which the brushing activity is to begin.

[0081] FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating another example of an operation of an electronic device that detects a combination of a first external electronic device and a first object according to one embodiment. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a second user interface of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0082] Hereinafter, when describing the embodiment of FIG. 11, the embodiment of FIG. 12 may be referred to together. In addition, the operations of the electronic device mentioned in the embodiment of FIG. 11 may be performed sequentially, but may not necessarily be performed sequentially. For example, the order of the operations mentioned in the embodiment of FIG. 11 may be changed, or at least two operations may be performed in parallel. In addition, at least some of the operations of the electronic device mentioned in the embodiment of FIG. 11 may be identical or similar to the operations of the electronic device described through the preceding drawings, and redundant descriptions of the identical or similar operations may be omitted below.

[0083] Referring to FIG. 11, in operation 1101, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 2) according to an embodiment may determine whether a combination of a first external electronic device (e.g., the first external electronic device (102) of FIG. 5) and a first object (e.g., the first object (500) of FIG. 5) is detected. For example, a processor (e.g., the processor (240) of FIG. 2) of the electronic device (101) may determine whether the first external electronic device (102) is combined with the first object (500) based on data and / or signals received from the first external electronic device (102).

[0084] In one embodiment, the processor (240) of the electronic device (101) may control the display (e.g., the display (230) of FIG. 6) to display a designated first user interface (e.g., the first user interface (610) of FIG. 6) based on the detection of a combination of the first external electronic device (102) and the first object (500) in operation 1103. For example, the processor (240) of the electronic device (101) may execute a designated application (e.g., the Samsung Health application) and display the first user interface (610) including content inquiring about whether to execute a toothbrushing care service through the execution screen of the application.

[0085] In one embodiment, the processor (240) of the electronic device (101) may display a designated second user interface in operation 1105 based on receiving a user input instructing execution of the tooth brushing care service. Referring to FIG. 12, for example, the processor (240) of the electronic device (101) may control the display (230) to display the second user interface (1210) through the execution screen of the application. According to one embodiment, the second user interface (1210) may include content that allows selection of one of a plurality of modes (e.g., self mode and child mode) related to the tooth brushing care service, and the plurality of modes may be referenced by the processor (240) of the electronic device (101) to identify a user performing the tooth brushing activity.

[0086] According to various embodiments, the processor (240) of the electronic device (101) may perform the operations according to the embodiment of FIG. 7 described above based on a mode (e.g., self mode or child mode) selected by a user input. For example, when the processor (240) receives a user input for selecting a first mode (e.g., child mode), in operation 701, the processor (240) may acquire first data related to an electronic medical record of an external user (e.g., child) corresponding to the first mode from a second external electronic device (e.g., server (108) of FIG. 1) or a memory (e.g., memory (220) of FIG. 2) of the electronic device (101) and identify the first data. In addition, for example, the processor (240) of the electronic device (101) may generate a first image and a second image representing a dental condition of the external user based on the first data related to the external user in operations 705 and 707. According to various embodiments, the processor (240) of the electronic device (101) may control the display (e.g., the display (230) of FIG. 2) to display the first image and the second image, or may control the display (230) to display the first image and the second image in reverse by considering a scenario in which a tooth brushing activity is performed by the user for an external user (e.g., a scenario in which a user (parent) brushes the teeth of an external user (child).

[0087] FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of an electronic device that monitors a user's tooth brushing activity according to one embodiment. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a third image for providing feedback on a user's tooth brushing activity displayed by an electronic device according to one embodiment. FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating data representing a user's second tooth brushing pattern according to one embodiment.

[0088] Hereinafter, when describing the embodiment of FIG. 13, the embodiments of FIGS. 14 and 15 may be referred to together. In addition, the operations of the electronic device mentioned in the embodiment of FIG. 13 may be performed sequentially, but may not necessarily be performed sequentially. For example, the order of the operations mentioned in the embodiment of FIG. 13 may be changed, or at least two operations may be performed in parallel.

[0089] Referring to FIG. 13, in operation 1301, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 2) according to an embodiment may obtain second data from a first external electronic device (e.g., the first external electronic device (102) of FIG. 5) coupled to a first object (e.g., the first object (500) of FIG. 5). For example, the processor (240) of the electronic device (101) may receive second data regarding a motion, posture, and / or gesture of the first external electronic device (102) detected by an inertial sensor (e.g., an inertial sensor (340) of FIG. 3 including an acceleration sensor and / or a gyro sensor) of the first external electronic device (102) according to a user's tooth brushing activity from the first external electronic device (102) via a wireless communication circuit (e.g., the wireless communication circuit (210) of FIG. 2). Additionally, for example, the processor (240) of the electronic device (101) may receive second data from the first external electronic device (102) through the wireless communication circuit (210), indicating the intensity of contact of the user's body with respect to the first external electronic device (102) detected by the pressure sensor of the first external electronic device (102) according to the user's tooth brushing activity.

[0090] According to one embodiment, the processor (240) of the electronic device (101) may, based on receiving second data from the first external electronic device (102), provide feedback on the user's tooth brushing activity in operation 1303. In this regard, referring to FIG. 14, the processor (240) of the electronic device (101) may generate a third image (1410) to which a specified effect (e.g., displaying the user's teeth in a specified first level of color) is applied to a first image representing the state of the user's teeth (e.g., the first image (910) of FIG. 9) to provide feedback on the user's tooth brushing activity, and may control the display (230) to display the third image (1410). According to one embodiment, the processor (240) of the electronic device (101) may identify a tooth (e.g., a tooth of code 1) on which the user's tooth brushing activity is being performed and the pressure intensity of the user's body applied to the first external electronic device (101) to brush the tooth based on second data received from the first external electronic device (102). In one embodiment, the processor (240) of the electronic device (101) may display the tooth on which the user's tooth brushing activity is being performed in the third image (1410) with a designated effect (1420) based on the identified tooth and the pressure intensity associated with the tooth. For example, the processor (240) of the electronic device (101) may display the tooth on which the tooth brushing activity is being performed in the third image (1410) with a second level color that is lower (or lighter) than the designated first level color. Additionally, for example, the processor (240) of the electronic device (101) may display the tooth on which the tooth brushing activity is being performed in a lower level of color in stages on the third image (1410) as the specified brushing time elapses.

[0091] According to one embodiment, in operation 1305, the processor (240) of the electronic device (101) may identify a second tooth brushing pattern of the user based on second data received from the first external electronic device (102). For example, the processor (240) of the electronic device (101) may identify a second tooth brushing pattern of the user based on the second data while providing feedback for the tooth on which the user's tooth brushing activity is being performed, or after providing feedback for the tooth is completed. In this regard, referring to FIG. 15, the second data received from the first external electronic device (102) while the user's tooth brushing activity is being performed for a specific tooth may indicate a change in at least one of a roll value, a pitch value, a yaw value, and a pressure value detected by the first external electronic device (101) while brushing the specific tooth. In one embodiment, the processor (240) of the electronic device (101) can identify a second brushing pattern for teeth on which the user's brushing activity is performed (or has been performed) by modeling a change in at least one of the roll value, pitch value, yaw value, and pressure value represented by (or included in) the second data.

[0092] FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of an electronic device that provides information on a user's brushing activity according to one embodiment. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a third user interface of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0093] Hereinafter, when describing the embodiment of FIG. 16, the embodiment of FIG. 17 may be referred to together. In addition, the operations of the electronic device mentioned in the embodiment of FIG. 16 may be performed sequentially, but may not necessarily be performed sequentially. For example, the order of the operations mentioned in the embodiment of FIG. 16 may be changed, or at least two operations may be performed in parallel.

[0094] Referring to FIG. 16, in operation 1601, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 2) according to an embodiment may determine whether a similarity between a first tooth brushing pattern and a second tooth brushing pattern is greater than or equal to a specified threshold level. For example, a processor (e.g., the processor (240) of FIG. 2) of the electronic device (101) may compare a first tooth brushing pattern for a specific tooth according to a tooth brushing method determined for a user with a second tooth brushing pattern identified based on second data received from a first external electronic device (e.g., the first external electronic device (102) of FIG. 5) during the user's tooth brushing activity for the corresponding tooth. According to one embodiment, the processor (240) of the electronic device (101) may compare a change in the first tooth brushing pattern (e.g., a change in a roll value, a pitch value, a yaw value, and a pressure value indicated by data of the first tooth brushing pattern) with a change in the second tooth brushing pattern (e.g., a change in a roll value, a pitch value, a yaw value, and a pressure value indicated by data of the second tooth brushing pattern), and determine the similarity based on a difference between the first tooth brushing pattern and the second tooth brushing pattern according to the comparison result. According to various embodiments, when determining the similarity between the first tooth brushing pattern and the second tooth brushing pattern for the specific tooth, the processor (240) may determine a comprehensive similarity for a plurality of parts of the specific tooth (e.g., an outer surface of the tooth, an upper or lower surface of the tooth, and an inner surface of the tooth), or may determine an individual similarity for each of the plurality of parts.

[0095] In one embodiment, based on determining that the similarity between the first tooth brushing pattern and the second tooth brushing pattern is less than the specified threshold level, in operation 1603, the processor (240) of the electronic device (101) may provide guide information based on the first tooth brushing pattern. Referring to FIG. 17, for example, the processor (240) of the electronic device (101) may control the display (230) to display a third user interface (1710) for providing the guide information on the execution screen of an application executing a tooth brushing care service. According to one embodiment, the third user interface (1710) may include a first image (1720) representing the state of the user's teeth and content representing a monitoring result of the user's tooth brushing activity. For example, the processor (240) of the electronic device (101) may display content guiding a brushing method for a tooth (e.g., a tooth of code 2) or a portion of a tooth (e.g., an inner portion of a tooth of code 2) for which the similarity between the first brushing pattern and the second brushing pattern is determined to be less than a specified threshold level, on the third user interface (1710), so that the second brushing pattern identified during the user's brushing activity for the corresponding tooth may indicate data (e.g., changes in a roll value, a pitch value, a yaw value, and a pressure value) corresponding to the first brushing pattern determined for the corresponding tooth. According to various embodiments, the processor (240) of the electronic device (101) may further display an input area for inputting user content into the third user interface (1710) and content that can transmit information about the third user interface (1710) to a medical institution (e.g., a server of the medical institution) linked to the electronic device (101).

[0096] FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a personalized tooth brushing guide method according to one embodiment.

[0097] Hereinafter, at least some of the operations of the electronic device mentioned through the embodiment of FIG. 18 may be identical or similar to the operations of the electronic device described above through the preceding drawings, and any redundant description may be omitted below. In addition, the operations of the electronic device mentioned in the embodiment of FIG. 18 may be performed sequentially, but may not necessarily be performed sequentially. For example, the order of the operations mentioned in the embodiment of FIG. 18 may be changed, or at least two operations may be performed in parallel.

[0098] Referring to FIG. 18, in operation 1801, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 2) according to an embodiment may identify first data related to an electronic medical record of a user of the electronic device (101). For example, the electronic device (101) may identify the first data by requesting and obtaining the first data from a second external electronic device (e.g., the server (108) of FIG. 1). Alternatively, the electronic device (101) may identify the first data by loading the first data pre-stored in a memory (e.g., the memory (220) of FIG. 2). Alternatively, the electronic device (101) may update the first data pre-stored in the memory (220) based on the first data obtained from the second external electronic device (108) and load the updated first data from the memory (220), thereby identifying the first data.

[0099] In operation 1803, the electronic device (101) according to an embodiment may determine a first tooth brushing pattern related to the user's tooth brushing activity based on the identified first data. For example, the electronic device (101) may determine a tooth brushing method corresponding to the user's identification information and tooth condition information based on the first data, and may determine a first tooth brushing pattern according to the determined tooth brushing method for each of the user's teeth at different locations. In an embodiment, the first tooth brushing pattern may include data representing a unique change in at least one of a roll value, a pitch value, a yaw value, and a pressure value over time when each portion of the teeth at different locations (e.g., an outer surface of the tooth, an upper or lower surface of the tooth, and an inner surface of the tooth) is brushed using the determined tooth brushing method in a predefined order.

[0100] In operation 1805, an electronic device (101) according to an embodiment may receive second data related to a user's tooth brushing activity from a first external electronic device (e.g., the first external electronic device (102) of FIG. 5) coupled to a first object (e.g., the first object (500) of FIG. 5). For example, the electronic device (101) may receive second data regarding a motion, posture, and / or gesture of the first external electronic device (102) detected by a sensor of the first external electronic device (102) according to the user's tooth brushing activity. Additionally, the electronic device (101) may receive second data indicating a contact intensity of the user's body against the first external electronic device (102) detected by a sensor of the first external electronic device (102) according to the user's tooth brushing activity.

[0101] In operation 1807, the electronic device (101) according to an embodiment can identify a second tooth brushing pattern indicated by the user's tooth brushing activity based on the second data. For example, the electronic device (101) can identify the second tooth brushing pattern for a tooth by modeling a change in at least one of a roll value, a pitch value, a yaw value, and a pressure value indicated by the second data for the tooth on which the user's tooth brushing activity is performed (or performed).

[0102] In steps 1809 and 1811, the electronic device (101) according to an embodiment may determine the similarity between the first tooth brushing pattern and the second tooth brushing pattern. For example, the electronic device (101) may determine whether the similarity between the first tooth brushing pattern and the second tooth brushing pattern is less than a specified threshold level by comparing the first tooth brushing pattern according to the tooth brushing method determined for a specific tooth with the second tooth brushing pattern identified based on second data received from the first external electronic device (102) during the user's tooth brushing activity for the corresponding tooth. According to various embodiments, the similarity between the first tooth brushing pattern and the second tooth brushing pattern may be determined comprehensively for a plurality of portions of the specific tooth (e.g., an outer surface of the tooth, an upper or lower surface of the tooth, and an inner surface of the tooth), or may be determined individually for each of the plurality of portions.

[0103] In operation 1813, the electronic device (101) according to an embodiment may display guide information based on the first tooth brushing pattern. For example, the electronic device (101) may display content indicating a monitoring result of the user's tooth brushing activity through the display based on the similarity between the first tooth brushing pattern and the second tooth brushing pattern being determined to be below a specified threshold level. According to an embodiment, the content may include content guiding a tooth brushing method for a tooth (or a portion of a tooth) for which the similarity is determined to be below a specified threshold level, such that a second tooth brushing pattern identified when brushing the corresponding tooth may indicate data (e.g., changes in a roll value, a pitch value, a yaw value, and a pressure value) corresponding to the first tooth brushing pattern determined for the corresponding tooth.

[0104] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a wireless communication circuit, a display, a processor, and a memory storing instructions.

[0105] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the instructions may be executed by the processor to cause the electronic device to identify first data related to an electronic medical record of the user based on detecting a combination of a first external electronic device and a first object related to a user's tooth brushing activity, determine a first brushing pattern related to the user's tooth brushing activity based on the first data, receive second data related to the user's tooth brushing activity from the first external electronic device via the wireless communication circuit, identify a second brushing pattern indicated by the user's tooth brushing activity based on the second data, determine a similarity between the first brushing pattern and the second brushing pattern, and control the display to display guide information based on the first brushing pattern based on the similarity being determined to be below a specified threshold level.

[0106] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the instructions may be executed by the processor to cause the electronic device to control the display to display a first image representing a dental condition of the user based on the first data, based on obtaining the first data.

[0107] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the instructions may be executed by the processor to cause the electronic device to determine a tooth corresponding to a location where a user's tooth brushing activity is to begin based on a user input for the first image.

[0108] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the instructions, executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to control the display to display a second image for guiding a brushing sequence corresponding to the first brushing pattern for portions of the user's teeth.

[0109] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the instructions, executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to control the display to display content for identifying a user performing the tooth brushing activity based on detecting a combination of the first external electronic device and the first object.

[0110] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second data may represent a change in at least one of a roll value, a pitch value, a yaw value, and a pressure value detected by the first external electronic device coupled to the first object.

[0111] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the instructions, executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to control the display to display a third image having a designated effect applied thereto, the third image being generated based on the first image.

[0112] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the specified effect may include an effect of gradually changing the color of teeth on which the user's tooth brushing activity is performed based on the progress of the user's tooth brushing activity.

[0113] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first external electronic device may include a wearable device that is worn on the user's body and provides biometric information of the user to the electronic device when the connection with the first object is released.

[0114] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a personalized tooth brushing guide method may include an operation of identifying first data related to an electronic medical record of a user based on detecting a combination of a first external electronic device and a first object related to a user's tooth brushing activity by an electronic device, an operation of determining a first tooth brushing pattern related to the user's tooth brushing activity based on the first data by the electronic device, an operation of receiving second data related to the user's tooth brushing activity from the first external electronic device through a wireless communication circuit of the electronic device, an operation of identifying a second tooth brushing pattern indicated by the user's tooth brushing activity based on the second data by the electronic device, an operation of determining a similarity between the first tooth brushing pattern and the second tooth brushing pattern by the electronic device, and an operation of controlling a display of the electronic device to display guide information based on the first tooth brushing pattern based on determining that the similarity is below a specified threshold level by the electronic device.

[0115] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the operation of acquiring the first data may include an operation of controlling the display to display a first image representing the user's dental condition based on the first data, based on acquiring the first data.

[0116] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the act of displaying the first image may include an act of determining a tooth corresponding to a position where the user's tooth brushing activity is to begin, based on a user input for the first image.

[0117] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the operation of determining the first brushing pattern may include an operation of controlling the display to display a second image for guiding a brushing order corresponding to the first brushing pattern for portions of the user's teeth.

[0118] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the method may further include an action of controlling the display to display content for identifying a user performing the tooth brushing activity based on detecting a combination of the first external electronic device and the first object.

[0119] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second data may represent a change in at least one of a roll value, a pitch value, a yaw value, and a pressure value detected by the first external electronic device coupled to the first object.

[0120] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the operation of displaying the first image may include an operation of controlling the display to display a third image to which a specified effect is applied and generated based on the first image.

[0121] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the specified effect may include an effect of gradually changing the color of teeth on which the user's tooth brushing activity is performed based on the progress of the user's tooth brushing activity.

[0122] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first external electronic device may include a wearable device that is worn on the user's body and provides biometric information of the user to the electronic device when the connection with the first object is released.

[0123] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a computer program for executing a personalized tooth brushing guide method according to a computer-readable non-transitory storage medium is recorded, wherein the computer program may perform an operation of: identifying first data related to an electronic medical record of a user based on detecting a combination of a first external electronic device and a first object related to a user's tooth brushing activity by an electronic device; determining a first tooth brushing pattern related to the user's tooth brushing activity based on the first data by the electronic device; receiving second data related to the user's tooth brushing activity from the first external electronic device via a wireless communication circuit of the electronic device; identifying a second tooth brushing pattern indicated by the user's tooth brushing activity based on the second data by the electronic device; determining a similarity between the first tooth brushing pattern and the second tooth brushing pattern by the electronic device; and controlling a display of the electronic device to display guide information based on the first tooth brushing pattern based on the determination that the similarity is below a specified threshold level by the electronic device.

[0124] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the operation of acquiring the first data may include an operation of controlling the display to display a first image representing the user's dental condition based on the first data, based on acquiring the first data.

[0125] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the act of displaying the first image may include an act of determining a tooth corresponding to a position where the user's tooth brushing activity is to begin, based on a user input for the first image.

[0126] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the operation of determining the first brushing pattern may include an operation of controlling the display to display a second image for guiding a brushing order corresponding to the first brushing pattern for portions of the user's teeth.

[0127] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a wireless communication circuit, a display, a processor, and a memory storing instructions.

[0128] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to control the display to identify a position of a first tooth for providing a brushing pattern based on first data regarding a dental treatment record, determine a first brushing pattern corresponding to the position of the identified first tooth, and provide at least one first user guide based on the determined first brushing pattern.

[0129] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first brushing pattern may include at least one of rolling, which includes a motion of moving the toothbrush from top to bottom or bottom to top of the first tooth, pitching, which includes a motion of moving the toothbrush from left to right or right to left of the first tooth, or pressing, which includes a motion of pressing the toothbrush against the first tooth.

[0130] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to receive second data regarding a second brushing pattern indicated by a user's brushing activity from a first external electronic device, and control the display to provide the at least one first user guide based on a comparison of the first brushing pattern and the second brushing pattern.

[0131] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first tooth may include at least one tooth for which the first brushing pattern is determined identically.

[0132] A system according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include an electronic device, a first external electronic device, and a second external electronic device.

[0133] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device may request first data related to an electronic medical record of a user from the second external electronic device based on detecting a combination of a first object related to a tooth brushing activity of the first external electronic device and the user of the electronic device, the second external electronic device may transmit the first data to the electronic device based on the request, and the electronic device may control a display of the electronic device to identify a position of a first tooth for providing a tooth brushing pattern based on the first data, determine a first tooth brushing pattern corresponding to the position of the identified first tooth, and provide at least one first user guide based on the determined first tooth brushing pattern.

[0134] Electronic devices according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may take various forms. Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliances. Electronic devices according to embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0135] The various embodiments of the present disclosure and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in the present disclosure to specific embodiments, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the items, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In the present disclosure, phrases such as "A or B," "at least one of A and B," "at least one of A or B," "A, B, or C," "at least one of A, B, and C," and "at least one of A, B, or C" can each include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish one component from another, and do not limit the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another component (e.g., a second component), with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively," it means that the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0136] The term "module" as used herein may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit. A module may be an integrally formed component, or a minimum unit or part of such a component that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0137] Various embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented as software (e.g., a program (140)) including one or more commands stored in a storage medium (e.g., an internal memory (136) or an external memory (138)) readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)). For example, a processor (e.g., a processor (120)) of a machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)) may call at least one command among the one or more commands stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the at least one command called. The one or more commands may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and the term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently or temporarily on the storage medium.

[0138] According to one embodiment, the method according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a product between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)), or may be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) through an application store (e.g., Play Store™) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smartphones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.

[0139] According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include one or more entities. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single component. In such a case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

Claims

1. In electronic devices, wireless communication circuit; display; processor; and Contains memory for storing commands, The above instructions are executed by the processor, causing the electronic device to: Based on detecting a combination of a first external electronic device and a first object related to a user's tooth brushing activity, identifying first data related to the user's electronic medical record, Based on the first data, a first brushing pattern related to the user's brushing activity is determined, Receive second data related to the user's tooth brushing activity from the first external electronic device through the wireless communication circuit; Identifying a second brushing pattern indicated by the user's brushing activity based on the second data, Determine the similarity between the first brushing pattern and the second brushing pattern, An electronic device that controls the display to display guide information based on the first brushing pattern based on determining that the similarity is below a specified threshold level.

2. In claim 1, The above instructions are executed by the processor, causing the electronic device to: An electronic device that controls the display to display a first image representing the user's dental condition based on the first data, based on the first data.

3. In claim 2, The above instructions are executed by the processor, causing the electronic device to: An electronic device that determines a tooth corresponding to a position at which the user's brushing activity is to begin based on a user input for the first image.

4. In claim 1, The above instructions are executed by the processor, causing the electronic device to: An electronic device that controls the display to display a second image for guiding a brushing sequence corresponding to the first brushing pattern for parts of the user's teeth.

5. In claim 1, The above instructions are executed by the processor, causing the electronic device to: An electronic device configured to control the display to display content for identifying a user performing the brushing activity based on detecting a combination of the first external electronic device and the first object.

6. In claim 1, The above second data is, An electronic device that indicates a change in at least one of a roll value, a pitch value, a yaw value, and a pressure value detected by the first external electronic device coupled to the first object.

7. In claim 2, The above instructions are executed by the processor, causing the electronic device to: Control the display to display a third image to which a specified effect is applied, which is generated based on the first image; An electronic device, wherein the above-mentioned specified effect includes an effect of gradually changing the color of teeth on which the user's tooth brushing activity is performed based on the progress of the user's tooth brushing activity.

8. In claim 1, The above first external electronic device is, An electronic device comprising a wearable device that is worn on the user's body and provides the user's biometric information to the electronic device when the connection with the first object is released.

9. In the personalized brushing guide method, An action of identifying first data related to an electronic medical record of a user based on detecting, by the electronic device, a combination of a first external electronic device and a first object related to a user's toothbrushing activity; An action of determining, by the electronic device, a first brushing pattern related to the user's brushing activity based on the first data; An action of receiving, by the electronic device, second data related to the user's tooth brushing activity from the first external electronic device through a wireless communication circuit of the electronic device; An operation of identifying a second brushing pattern indicated by the user's brushing activity based on the second data by the electronic device; An operation of determining the similarity between the first brushing pattern and the second brushing pattern by the electronic device; and A method comprising: controlling a display of the electronic device to display guide information based on the first brushing pattern based on the determination by the electronic device that the similarity is below a specified threshold level.

10. In claim 9, The operation of acquiring the above first data is as follows: A method comprising: controlling the display to display a first image representing a dental condition of the user based on the first data, based on acquiring the first data.

11. In a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium on which a computer program is recorded, The computer program comprises instructions, which when executed by a processor of an electronic device, cause the electronic device to: An action of identifying first data related to an electronic medical record of the user based on detecting a combination of a first external electronic device and a first object related to a user's toothbrushing activity; An action of determining a first brushing pattern related to the user's brushing activity based on the first data; An action of receiving second data related to the user's tooth brushing activity from the first external electronic device via a wireless communication circuit of the electronic device; An action of identifying a second brushing pattern indicated by the user's brushing activity based on the second data; An operation for determining the similarity between the first brushing pattern and the second brushing pattern; and A computer-readable, non-transitory storage medium that causes an operation to be performed to control a display of the electronic device to display guide information based on the first brushing pattern, based on determining that the similarity is below a specified threshold level.

12. In electronic devices, wireless communication circuit; display; processor; and Contains memory for storing commands, The above instructions, when executed by the processor, cause the electronic device to: Identify the position of the first tooth to provide a brushing pattern based on the first data on the dental treatment record, Determine a first brushing pattern corresponding to the position of the first tooth identified above, An electronic device configured to control the display to provide at least one first user guide based on the determined first brushing pattern.

13. In claim 12, The above first brushing pattern is, An electronic device comprising at least one of a rolling motion, which comprises moving the toothbrush from top to bottom or bottom to top of the first tooth, a pitching motion, which comprises moving the toothbrush from left to right or right to left of the first tooth, or a pressing motion, which comprises pressing the toothbrush against the first tooth.

14. In claim 12, The above instructions, when executed by the processor, cause the electronic device to: Receive second data about a second brushing pattern indicated by the user's brushing activity from a first external electronic device; An electronic device that controls the display to provide at least one first user guide based on a comparison of the first brushing pattern and the second brushing pattern.

15. In claim 12, The above first tooth, An electronic device comprising at least one tooth having the same first brushing pattern.

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