Umm Al-qura University

Thamir Alshehri

Khalid Aboalshamat

There is provided a device for monitoring usage of a toothbrush. The device comprises a body part, a core part and a base part. The body part comprises at least one through hole extending between an upper surface and a lower surface thereof. The core part receives the body part on an upper surface thereof and comprises on the upper surface at least one elevated portion connected to at least one force sensor which is connected to a micro-controller and which is connected to a Bluetooth transmitter. The base part for receives the core part on an upper surface thereof. A toothbrush inserted in the hole rests on the elevated portion, and a signal indicative of non-usage of the toothbrush is transmitted to the Bluetooth transmitter.

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Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Thamir Alshehri