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Toothbrush tracking system

US9113700B2 · kind B2 · utility

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13Claims
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Filing dateNov 25, 2010
Grant dateAug 25, 2015
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Expiry dateJul 7, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61C17/00
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method of monitoring tooth brushing comprising: receiving a position signal from a position sensor (601) disposed on a toothbrush (21) comprising a handle and a head (22); receiving a force signal from a force sensor (602) disposed on the toothbrush (21); and calculating a position of the head of the toothbrush using the position signal in combination with the force signal.

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