KR101759898B1 - Toothbrushing managing appratus detachable with toothbrush and system thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a toothbrush detachment type tooth care apparatus and a tooth care management system, and a toothbrush detachment type tooth care apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a body portion having a receiving groove formed therein for detachably coupling the toothbrush, A communication unit that communicates with the user terminal, and a controller that compares the user pattern with a pre-stored user pattern using at least one of a tilt, a direction, a speed, and an acceleration of the body, And to control the operation of the virtual icon on the application installed in the user terminal.
Accordingly, the toothbrush can be detachably attached to a general toothbrush and can be used universally, and systematic history management is possible through user authentication.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates to a toothbrush detachable toothbrush < RTI ID = 0.0 > toothbrush < / RTI &

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to a toothbrush detachment type tooth care apparatus and a tooth care management system, and more particularly, to a technique for managing tooth brush patterns coupled to a toothbrush.

In general, it is known that children's dental care is important for children between 6 and 8 years old when they are replaced by permanent teeth. However, most children do not like to brush their teeth or are not trained to brush their teeth properly. Children often start to swallow sweet foods and often do not form their own brushing habits early, often damaging their permanent teeth due to tooth decay. Parents should pay attention to whether their child has been brushing teeth since childhood, and if a child develops a tooth decay, it will be economically and economically harmful.

Korean Patent Laid-Open No. 10-2010-0052084 (published on May 19, 2010) discloses a device and method for oral hygiene education for a child, and is characterized in that a dynamic learning animation, which dynamically displays a correct brushing trajectory, Selecting an animation learning curriculum for outputting the animation learning curriculum to a user; When the user imitates and brushes while viewing the dynamic learning animation, visually expressing the trajectory of the movement of the user's toothbrush over the correct brushing trajectory of the dynamic learning animation and visually displaying on the screen, So that it can be visually judged instantaneously.

However, since the conventional technique requires the use of a dedicated toothbrush equipped with various sensors, it is not possible to use a general toothbrush, and it is difficult to accurately certify a user who uses the toothbrush, so that systematic brushing history management can not be achieved.

Disclosure of Invention Technical Problem [8] The present invention provides a toothbrush detachable toothbrush cleaning device and a toothbrushing management system, which can be detachably attached to a general toothbrush and can be universally used, and can perform systematic history management through user authentication.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a toothbrush managing device and a toothbrushing management system that can provide compensation to a user after a game is executed according to a toothbrushing action through an application of a user terminal to induce correct toothbrushing and interest to the user.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a toothbrush managing device and a toothbrushing management system which can more precisely grasp the position of the toothbrush through pressure sensing and grasp the toothbrushing pattern more accurately.

The toothbrush detachment type tooth care apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a body portion having a receiving groove formed therein for detachably coupling the toothbrush, an operation sensing unit for sensing movement of the body portion, A communication unit for communicating with the user terminal and a communication unit for communicating with the user terminal, and a controller for authenticating the user by comparing the user's pattern with at least one motion information of the inclination, direction, speed and acceleration of the body unit, .

The user terminal may further include a vibration unit for outputting a vibration signal through the body part. The user terminal generates a toothbrush model for the user using the motion information of the body part, and reflects the user's age, sex, And a control unit for controlling the first and second control units to control the third and fourth control units, respectively, if the difference is greater than a predetermined deviation between the control model and the control standard model, It is possible to provide a surrogate toothbrush standard model according to the execution of the toothbrush standard model.

The pressure sensing unit may further include a pressure sensing unit that senses a direction and an intensity of a force that is formed inside the receiving recess and is pressed by the toothbrush through the body, The reference position of the toothbrush and the body portion can be aligned.

The apparatus may further include a sterilizing portion formed inside the receiving recess for irradiating ultraviolet rays to the bristles of the toothbrush.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a tooth-brush management system using a toothbrush detachment type tooth-cleaning apparatus, comprising: a user terminal; a body having a receiving groove formed therein for detachably coupling the toothbrush; A communication unit for communicating with the user terminal, and a controller for authenticating a user by comparing the user pattern with a previously stored user pattern using at least one of motion information of a slope, direction, speed, and acceleration of the body, A toothbrush removable toothbrushing management device including a controller for controlling the operation of the virtual icon on the application installed in the terminal and a toothbrushing management server for managing the user pattern in communication with the user terminal or the toothbrushing management device.

Accordingly, the toothbrush can be detachably attached to a general toothbrush and can be used universally, and systematic history management is possible through user authentication.

In addition, through the application of the user terminal, after the game is executed according to the brushing action, compensation for the brushing action can be provided to induce correct brushing habits and interest to the user.

In addition, the pressure sensing can more accurately grasp the position of the toothbrush and more accurately grasp the toothbrush pattern.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Fig. 1 is a configuration diagram of a tooth-brush management system using a toothbrush-detachable-type tooth-cleaning apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention; Fig.
FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of a toothbrush detachable-type tooth care apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 3 is an exemplary view for explaining that the toothbrush releasing-type mouth-care device according to FIG. 2 authenticates a user terminal;
Fig. 4 is an illustration for explaining authentication of a toothbrush coupled to the toothbrush releasing-type tooth-cleaning apparatus according to Fig. 2 with a user terminal; Fig.
FIG. 5 is an exemplary view for explaining an application installed in a user terminal interlocked with the toothbrush releasing-type mouth-care device according to FIG. 2;
FIG. 6 is an exemplary view for explaining compensation in the case where a pre-established chewing mission is performed in the application of the user terminal according to FIG. 5;
FIG. 7 is an exemplary view for explaining providing a tooth brushing pattern after performing a preliminary brushing mission in the application of the user terminal according to FIG. 5; FIG.
FIG. 8 is an exemplary view for explaining a pressure sensing unit of the toothbrush-detachable-type tooth care apparatus of FIG. 2;
Fig. 9 is an exemplary view for explaining a sterilizing unit of the toothbrush releasing-type tooth-cleaning apparatus according to Fig. 2;

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The terms used are terms selected in consideration of the functions in the embodiments, and the meaning of the terms may vary depending on the user, the intention or the precedent of the operator, and the like. Therefore, the meaning of the terms used in the following embodiments is defined according to the definition when specifically defined in this specification, and unless otherwise defined, it should be interpreted in a sense generally recognized by those skilled in the art.

1 is a configuration diagram of a tooth care management system using a toothbrush detachable type tooth care apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, a toothbrushing management system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a user terminal 100, a toothbrush managing device 200, and a toothbrushing management server 300.

The user terminal 100 is a terminal capable of wireless communication and is capable of long-distance networks such as 3G, 4G, 5G, WIBRO, or short-range network communication such as WiFi and Bluetooth. Preferably, the user terminal 100 includes a display and is capable of installing and running an application. In this case, the application is managed by the cleaning control server 300, which will be described later, and can be periodically updated. In addition, when the user uses the toothbrush 10 to brush the teeth with the toothbrush 10 through wireless communication with the toothbrushing management device 200, the user terminal 100 moves the virtual icon on the application in association with the movement of the toothbrush 10.

The dressing control device 200 is formed in a detachable structure to the toothbrush 10. The tooth brushing management device 200 is capable of communicating with the user terminal 100 or the denture management server 300 via a wired or wireless network. The mouth brush control device 200 is equipped with a rechargeable battery and is chargeable by wire or wireless. The toothbrushing management apparatus 200 is equipped with sensing sensors and transmits the motion information of the toothbrushing apparatus 200 to the user terminal 100 or the toothbrushing management server 300 in a state of being coupled with the toothbrush 10. The toothbrush-managing apparatus 200 outputs a vibration signal, a voice signal, and the like, so that the user can be provided with proper toothbrush training. A detailed description of the tooth brushing management device 200 will be specifically described with reference to Fig.

The tooth brushing management server 300 is capable of communicating with the user terminal 100 or the toothbrushing management device 200. The tooth-brushing management server 300 collects motion information on which a user brushes and manages a user pattern. The user pattern means a pattern including information on the time the user lasted brushing, the time for brushing teeth per tooth, the speed, and the direction. In this case, it is also possible to classify and manage the user pattern by the sex, age, disease, location, etc. of the user.

In addition, the dentition management server 300 generates game contents related to the mouth brush to induce the user to brush the teeth, and provides the game contents to the user terminal 100. The game contents are executed in the user terminal 100, and the virtual icons are set to move based on the motion information of the mouth care management device 200. [ In this case, compensation is given when the user completes the gargle to a certain level, and such compensation can be provided by points, coupons, and the like.

Fig. 2 is a configuration diagram of a toothbrush detachable type tooth care apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2, the toothbrush removable toothbrush-controlling apparatus 200 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a body 210, an operation sensing unit 220, a communication unit 230, and a controller 240.

The body portion 210 is formed with a receiving groove 211 on the inner side so that the toothbrush 10 is detachably coupled. The body portion 210 may be formed of a synthetic resin material and is preferably made of a silicone material to enhance grip feeling. The body 210 may support the toothbrush 10 from the ground, and may be sized to be held by a user. A module such as a motion sensing unit 220, a communication unit 230, and a control unit 240, which will be described later, is formed in the body 210. The body portion 210 may be formed in a structure that can be separated into two stages. In this case, the upper portion may be formed in a structure in which the toothbrush 10 is detached, the lower portion may be closed by an upper portion and a lower portion, and a battery or the like may be housed inside, or a power or data connection terminal may be formed on one side It is possible.

The movement sensing unit 220 is formed inside the body 210 to sense movement of the body 210. The motion sensing unit 220 may be implemented using an acceleration sensor and a tilt sensor, but is not limited thereto. The motion sensing unit 220 may sense the direction of the x-axis, the y-axis, and the z-axis of the body 210. The motion sensing unit 220 senses information on the speed, acceleration, and the number of reciprocations along the respective directions of the body 210. In this case, the motion sensing unit 220 can determine the positional information of the tooth that the bristles contact with according to the distance between the bristles and the teeth. For example, the start of rinsing may be set to start from the nth tooth in the upper teeth, and then the change in the position of the body 210 according to tooth brushing may be estimated and estimated as a change in the position of the contact teeth.

Also, the motion sensing unit 220 can detect whether the toothbrush 10 is detached or not. In this case, whether or not the toothbrush 10 is seated in the receiving groove 211 and whether or not the toothbrush 10 is seated can be confirmed by an electrical connection or an operation of a physical switch. The motion sensing unit 220 may be configured to sense movement of the body 210 only when the toothbrush 10 is engaged. This is to increase the efficiency of the power supply and to minimize data collection due to abnormal use. The motion sensing unit 220 collects motion information when the motion is maintained for a predetermined time in a state where the toothbrush 10 is coupled to the body 210. If there is no motion for a preset time, have.

The communication unit 230 can communicate with an external user terminal 100. The communication unit 230 may transmit the motion information sensed by the motion sensing unit 220 to the user terminal 100. The communication unit 230 may use a local area network such as Bluetooth, but is not limited thereto. When the movement of the body 210 is detected in the standby mode, the communication unit 230 switches to the operation mode and transmits motion information. In addition, if the movement of the body 210 is not detected for a preset time, the communication unit 230 switches to the standby mode again. In addition, the communication unit 230 can communicate with an external control system.

The control unit 240 compares the at least one movement information of the body part 210 with at least one of the inclination, the direction, the velocity, and the acceleration. The control unit 240 patterns the motion information of the body 210 and transmits an authentication signal to the user terminal 100 through the communication unit 230. In this case, the application installed in the user terminal 100 authenticates the user by matching the authentication signal transmitted from the mouth-care device 200 with the pre-stored user pattern. For example, the authentication signal may be directional pattern information. This authentication signal can also be used when the moth-control apparatus 200 accesses the user terminal 100 or leaves the user terminal 100. [

In addition, the control unit 240 may be linked to the operation of the virtual icon on the application installed in the user terminal 100. [ The control unit 240 transmits the motion information of the body part 210 to the user terminal 100 through the communication unit 230. In this case, the user terminal 100 can adjust the direction and speed of movement of the virtual icon according to the motion information. It is preferable that the application installed in the user terminal 100 is provided with a game-type user interface to guide infants and young children to brush their teeth. The control unit 240 may filter abnormal motion information from the motion information of the body 210 and may transmit only normal motion information to the user terminal 100.

In this case, in the piano keyboard-type application executed by the user terminal 100 using the motion information of the body part 210, the user terminal 100 plays the piano keys according to the position between the toothbrush 10 and the teeth, Can be output.

Fig. 3 is an exemplary view for explaining that the toothbrush releasing type rubbing mouth care device according to Fig. 2 authenticates with a user terminal; Fig. 4 is a view for explaining a method of authenticating a toothbrush, which is coupled to the toothbrush releasing type rubbing- Fig.

Referring to FIG. 3, the mouth care management apparatus 200 forms pattern information by a user in a state close to the user terminal 100. The user terminal 100 receives the pattern information generated by the mouth care management apparatus 200, and then matches the preset pattern to authenticate the user. This is to prevent the user from being changed and managing the history abnormally. It is a matter of course that the pattern of the authentication signal generated through the control apparatus 200 can be initially set by the user and can be changed in the future. In addition, unique identification information is given to the control apparatus 200, so that identification information is transmitted first while communicating with the user terminal 100, and pattern information, which is an authentication signal, can be transmitted secondarily. Accordingly, the user terminal 100 can authenticate the user twice and increase the accuracy.

Referring now to FIG. 4, the bristles 11 of the toothbrush 10 associated with the dressing device 200 can be photographed with the user terminal 100 to authenticate the toothbrush 10. In this case, the user terminal 100 preferably includes a camera. The user terminal 100 authenticates the toothbrush 10 by matching the previously stored toothbrush information using the shape, size, color, etc. of the bristles 11. [ It is determined whether the toothbrush information at the first time point is the same as the toothbrush information at the second time point from the toothbrush 10 that is registered first. If the toothbrush information at both the points in time coincide, the accumulated number of days can be calculated and the number of days of use of the toothbrush 10 used up to now can be output to the display of the user terminal 100. [ If the toothbrush information at the two points of view does not match, the new toothbrush information is updated to calculate the cumulative number of days. Accordingly, when the cumulative number of days of the toothbrush 10 exceeds a preset value, a signal for replacing the toothbrush 10 is provided to the toothbrush managing apparatus 200. Accordingly, the user can easily grasp the replacing period for the toothbrush 10 that he / she has used.

FIG. 5 is an exemplary view for explaining an application installed in a user terminal interlocked with the toothbrush detachable bristle cleaning apparatus according to FIG. 2, and FIG. 6 is a view for explaining an application installed in a user's terminal application shown in FIG. FIG. 7 is an exemplary diagram for explaining providing a brushing pattern after performing a preliminary brushing mission in the application of the user terminal according to FIG.

Referring to FIG. 5, the movement information of the mouth brush managing device 200 is transmitted to the user terminal 100 in real time. In this case, the preset tooth brush-related application 110 is executed in the user terminal 100 and the game user interface is executed. The kind of the game user interface may be changed depending on the setting of the user. For example, when the game user interface is provided as a curling game, the curling ball, which is the virtual icon 111, is moved corresponding to the motion information provided from the mouth care management device 200. In this case, the user terminal 100 may display a guiding message such as "brush 20 times to the left" to guide the movement of the virtual icon 111. [ When the user generates motion information for brushing the left side 20 times through the mouth care management device 200, the virtual icon 111 moves in the leftward direction.

Referring to FIG. 6, (a) shows that when a user performs a preliminary brushing mission through the brushing control apparatus 200, the item is provided as a compensation according to the preset brushing mission. The user can collect and manage various compensation items according to the brushing missions performed by the user. It is also possible to have coupons or points paid when certain compensation items are collected. (b) shows that if the user performs the chewing mission through the mouth care management device 200, the guidance page can be provided to a third party associated with the SNS account of the user terminal 100. [ The information page may include URL (URL) information including product information and payment information as compensation for completion of the brushing mission. In this case, the third party can obtain the gift using the gift information and the payment information included in the guide page. A third party who purchases a gift may leave a comment on the page to support the user. Accordingly, the user can provide physical compensation according to the brushing mission performance.

Referring to FIG. 7, when the user performs the tooth brushing mission through the toothbrushing management device 200, the toothbrush 10 is subjected to toothbrushing with a toothbrush 10 including toothbrush 10 toothbrushing tooth counts, intensity, May be provided. This fecal pattern allows the user to identify teeth in the entire tooth that lack in brushing. Further, in the case of a tooth lacking tooth brushing among the tooth fingernails, a guidance signal may be additionally provided when the tooth is contacted through the toothbrush managing apparatus 200. The application 110 of the user terminal 100 may also provide a warning signal for a portion where tooth decay is likely to occur. The toothbrushing pattern is managed by an external toothbrushing management server for a plurality of users with information on the age, sex, position, disease, etc. of the user. Accordingly, it is possible to acquire a fecal pattern for the average age, sex, disease, and position, and to grasp the degree of performance of the user's cleansing.

Referring to FIG. 2 again, the toothbrush detachment type bristle cleaning device 200 according to the embodiment of the present invention may further include a vibration unit 250, a pressure sensing unit 260, and a sterilizing unit 270.

The vibration unit 250 is a vibration device that outputs a vibration signal through the body unit 210. The vibration unit 250 is controlled by the control unit 240 and outputs a vibration signal at a predetermined time period to transmit the vibration signal to the toothbrush 10. For example, in the case of lack of brushing, it is possible to induce additional toothbrushing through the vibration signal. Further, even when the application executed in the user terminal 100 performs the brushing mission, the vibration signal can be outputted. In addition, the vibration signal can be output even when the user authentication with the user terminal 100 is performed.

The user terminal 100 generates a tooth brush model for a user using motion information of the body 210. The brushing model is generated based on the average brushing pattern by accumulating the brushing patterns at predetermined time periods. The brushing model can be managed separately from the brushing control server according to the user.

In addition, the user terminal 100 matches the toothbrush standard model for toothbrush training by reflecting the age, sex, and tooth arrangement of the user, and guides the toothbrushing with the vibration signal through the vibration unit 250 of the toothbrush managing apparatus 200 . This toothbrushing standard model can be set to reflect the level of brushing recommended by the dental association or health association.

The user terminal 100 also provides a surrogate toothbrush standard model according to the execution of a third-person toothbrushing standard model provided through an external toothbrushing management server when a difference between the toothbrushing model and the toothbrushing standard model exceeds a predetermined deviation It is possible. The surrogacy brush standard model is an average brushing model according to the age, sex, disease, and location of the user. If the gap between the user 's toothbrush model and the standard toothbrush model is severe, if it is applied unreasonably, it may deteriorate the brushing of the user' s toothbrush.

At least one pressure sensing part 260 is formed inside the receiving recess 211 of the body part 210. The pressure sensing part 260 senses the direction and the intensity of the force that is applied to the toothbrush 10 through the body part 210. In other words, the position of the bristles 11 can be grasped by grasping the change in the pressure while the user grasps the toothbrush 10 and the toothbrush-treating apparatus 200 together. In this case, the control unit 240 obtains the pressure information from the pressure sensing unit 260 and aligns the reference positions of the toothbrush 10 and the body unit 210 so as to align the reference positions of the toothbrush 10 and the body unit 210 in the x-, Can be set.

Meanwhile, the sterilizing part 270 is formed inside the receiving groove 211 of the body part 210 and emits ultraviolet rays. The sterilizer 270 irradiates ultraviolet rays to the bristles 11 when the bristles 11 are inserted into the receiving grooves 211 rather than the handle of the toothbrush 10. This is to allow the user to place the bristles 11 in the receiving recess 211 and sterilize the bristles 11 after the user finishes using the mouth care management device 200. The sterilizing unit 270 may be powered off after irradiating ultraviolet rays for a preset time. The sterilizing portion 270 serves to enhance sanitation of the toothbrush 10 to minimize bacterial contamination. The control unit 240 may control the operation time of the sterilizing unit 270.

FIG. 8 is an exemplary view for explaining the pressure sensing unit of the toothbrush releasing-type tooth-cleaning apparatus according to FIG. 2. FIG.

Referring to FIG. 8, (a) shows a state in which the pressure is released after the toothbrush 10 is coupled to the dressing control device 200. (b) shows a state in which the pressure is applied after the toothbrush 10 is coupled to the dressing control device 200. Fig. A plurality of protrusion-shaped pressure sensing portions 260 are formed in the receiving groove 211 of the toothbrush managing device 200. when the pressure sensing unit 260 is pressed while the user touches the tooth with the tooth as shown in (b), the direction of the toothbrush 10 is sensed. It is also possible to grasp the start and end of brushing of the user by using the pressure sensing unit 260. The operation of the operation detecting unit 220 and the communication unit 230 may be switched from the standby mode to the operation mode depending on whether the pressure sensing unit 260 is pressed or not.

Fig. 9 is an exemplary view for explaining a sterilizing unit of the toothbrush releasing-type tooth-cleaning apparatus according to Fig. 2; Fig.

Referring to FIG. 9, a sterilizing unit 270 is formed inside the receiving recess 211 of the dental care management device 200. The sterilizing portion 270 may be located further inward than the receiving groove 211. In this case, the sterilizing portion 270 may be formed at a position tapered from the side surface of the receiving groove 211. The reflective portion 271 may be formed on the tapered region of the side surface of the sterilizing portion 270. This is so that the ultraviolet light emitted from the sterilizing section 270 is reflected and spread more widely on the bristles 11.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, Therefore, the present invention should be construed as a description of the claims which are intended to cover obvious variations that can be derived from the described embodiments.

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Claims (5)

A body portion having a receiving groove formed on an inner side thereof so that the toothbrush can be detachably coupled thereto;
An operation detecting unit for detecting movement of the body part;
A communication unit for communicating with an external user terminal;
A pressure sensing part formed in at least one projection on the inside of the receiving groove to sense a direction and an intensity of a force applied to the toothbrush through the body part; And
The user is authenticated by comparing the user pattern with at least one motion information of at least one of the inclination, the direction, the speed, and the acceleration of the body, and the shape, size, and color of the bristles of the toothbrush captured by the user terminal And a control unit for activating the toothbrush so as to authenticate the toothbrush and output a replacement signal according to the cumulative number of days of the toothbrush to match the operation of the virtual icon on the application installed in the user terminal, And a controller for aligning the toothbrush with a reference position of the body part. The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising a vibrating part for outputting a vibration signal through the body part,
The user terminal comprises:
A controller for generating a toothbrush model for a user based on the movement information of the body part, matching the toothbrush standard model for toothbrushing education by reflecting age, sex, and tooth arrangement of the user to induce toothbrushing through the vibration signal, And providing a surrogate toothbrush standard model according to a third person's execution of the toothbrush standard model provided through an external toothbrushing management server when a difference between the model and the toothbrushing standard model exceeds a predetermined deviation. delete The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising a sterilizing portion formed inside the receiving groove for irradiating ultraviolet rays to the bristles of the toothbrush. A user terminal;
A communication part communicating with the user terminal; and at least one protruding part in the inside of the receiving groove, wherein the at least one protruding part is formed in the inside of the receiving groove, A pressure sensing unit configured to sense a direction and an intensity of a force applied to the toothbrush through the body, and a controller configured to compare at least one motion information of the body with a pre-stored user pattern Authenticates the user, authenticates the toothbrush by matching the pre-stored toothbrush information using the shape, size, and color of the bristles of the toothbrush taken by the user terminal, and outputs a replacement signal according to the cumulative number of days, And the operation of the virtual icon in the application installed in the terminal is interlocked with the operation of the virtual icon, A controller for acquiring a beam and aligning the reference position of the body with the toothbrush; And
And a mouth care server for communicating with the user terminal or the tooth cleaner and managing the user pattern.

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