Electric Toothbrush Adaptive Vibration and Sterilization Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electric toothbrushes lack advanced features for ensuring oral cavity cleanliness, sterilization, and the ability to adapt operations based on user needs and oral cavity conditions.
Innovation Solution
An electric toothbrush with a control module that acquires user inputs and oral cavity images to adjust operation parameters, including vibration frequency and sterilization, based on preset conditions and user feedback.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If electric toothbrushes provide basic cleaning functions, then oral cavity cleanliness is ensured, but advanced features such as automatic sterilization and oral cavity image acquisition are lacking
Solution Approach 1:
The electric toothbrush integrates multiple functions including cleaning, sterilization, and image acquisition into a single device. The control module enables the toothbrush to perform different operations based on current state and user input, making one device serve multiple purposes rather than requiring separate devices for each function
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines the cleaning function, sterilization function, and image acquisition function into a unified electric toothbrush system. The control module merges these different operational modes into a single control architecture, integrating previously separate functions into one cohesive device
2Adaptability or versatility
If the electric toothbrush operates with fixed vibration frequency, then the structure is simple, but it cannot adapt to different user needs and oral cavity conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The electric toothbrush transitions from fixed vibration frequency to dynamic adjustable vibration frequency. The control module enables the vibration frequency to change based on user input and preset conditions, making the operational parameters flexible rather than static, allowing adaptation to different brushing needs
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the operational parameter of vibration frequency from a fixed value to an adjustable parameter. The control module modifies the vibration frequency based on user input and preset conditions, enabling the system to adapt its characteristics dynamically rather than remaining constant
3Ease of operation
If the electric toothbrush provides personalized brushing experiences with adaptive operations, then user needs are met, but the control system becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The control module implements feedback mechanisms by acquiring user input and adjusting operations accordingly. The system receives information about user needs and oral cavity conditions, then uses this feedback to modify vibration frequency and other parameters, creating a responsive adaptive control system
Solution Approach 2:
The electric toothbrush automatically adjusts its operations based on preset conditions and acquired information without requiring manual intervention for each adjustment. The control module autonomously determines operation parameters based on the current state and stored presets, enabling the device to serve itself in adapting to user needs
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances cleaning efficiency, ensures better oral hygiene, and provides personalized brushing experiences by adapting to user needs and oral cavity conditions.
Implementation Method 1
a power supply module, provided at a bottom of the body, configured to supply power to the electric toothbrush
Implementation Method 2
performing a first operation to bring the electric toothbrush into a first state, wherein the first operation includes turning on the electric toothbrush so that the electric toothbrush vibrates based on a magnetic force
Data Source
AI summary
The present application provides an electric toothbrush and a method for controlling the same. The method includes: acquiring a current state of the electric toothbrush and a user input, the user input being acquired through an operable button on a body of the electric toothbrush; in response to the current state of the electric toothbrush being a second state and the user input meeting a first normal form, performing a first operation to bring the electric toothbrush into a first state; and in response to the current state of the electric toothbrush being the first state and meeting a first preset condition, performing the following operation: determining an operation parameter of the electric toothbrush based on feature information, wherein the feature information at least includes the user input and the operation parameter of the electric toothbrush includes a vibration frequency of the electric toothbrush.