Oral Care Device Sensor-Driven Adaptive Cleaning Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current oral care devices are difficult to maneuver and require medical practitioner intervention for oral condition detection and cleaning guidance, leading to inadequate user compliance and delayed diagnosis of oral health issues, which can result in severe conditions like periodontitis and overall health disorders.
Innovation Solution
An oral care device with a head portion containing sensors and cleaning elements, connected to a handle with a processor that analyzes sensor signals to detect oral conditions and automatically control cleaning elements, such as bristles and dental floss, for personalized and adaptive cleaning based on detected health status.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional dental devices are used for oral condition detection, then detection capability is provided, but the devices are hard to manoeuvre and require specific patient positioning under medical practitioner observation
Solution Approach 1:
The oral care device performs self-diagnosis by incorporating sensors that automatically detect oral conditions without requiring medical practitioner intervention. The device analyzes its own sensor data to identify issues such as gum disease, cavities, and tooth decay, enabling the user to monitor their own oral health independently.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical examination by dental practitioners with electronic sensor-based detection systems. Sensors embedded in the device capture oral condition data electronically, substituting the mechanical inspection process with automated electronic sensing and analysis capabilities.
2Measurement precision
If dental practitioners manually examine patients to detect oral conditions, then accurate diagnosis is achieved, but the process requires practitioner skills and time, leading to delayed diagnosis
Solution Approach 1:
The device continuously monitors oral conditions through sensor feedback and provides real-time analysis to the user. The system processes sensor signals immediately to detect changes in oral health status, providing continuous feedback without requiring scheduled dental visits for initial diagnosis.
Solution Approach 2:
The oral care device performs preliminary detection of oral conditions during daily use, identifying issues before they progress to severe stages. This early detection allows users to take preventive action or schedule dental visits timely, reducing the delay between condition onset and diagnosis.
3Extent of automation
If electronic toothbrushes with partial automation are used, then some cleaning automation is achieved, but they still fail to provide automatic control based on detected oral conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The cleaning elements' operation is dynamically adjusted based on real-time sensor feedback about oral conditions. The device automatically modifies cleaning parameters such as brush vibration intensity, frequency, and duration according to the detected state of teeth and gums, creating an adaptive cleaning system that responds to individual needs.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes operational parameters of cleaning elements based on detected oral conditions. When sensors detect issues such as plaque buildup or gum inflammation, the device automatically adjusts cleaning parameters to target those specific areas and conditions, providing personalized cleaning intensity and duration.
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AI summary
An oral care device comprises a head portion and a handle portion. The head portion comprises at least one supporting arm and a base. The supporting arm extends from the base. A sensor is exposed from the supporting arm. The handle portion is configured to move relative to the head portion. The handle portion comprises a processor, wherein the processor is configured to receive signals from the sensor and analyze the signals received from the sensor.