Oral care system for interdental space detection
US12343226B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 9, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2207/30244
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
There is provided a controller for use with an oral care device; wherein the controller is configured to estimate the location of the oral care device relative to an interdental space in a mouth using predetermined data and current use data, the current use data relating to at least one of: actions of the user during use of the oral care device, operations of the oral care device; and generate a control signal based on the outcome of the estimation. There is also provided an oral care system and a kit of parts, and a computer implemented method for an oral care device.
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