Compliance monitor and method for a medical device
US8771149B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 8, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/0219
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An orthodontic compliance monitor includes a sensor that senses when an orthodontic appliance is properly positioned and a processor that processes an output of the sensor and generates compliance data. A memory device stores compliance data and the processor generates the compliance data based on a compliance protocol. System and methods for orthodontic compliance are also disclosed.
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