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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 01, 2025
Filed:
Apr. 09, 2020
Koninklijke Philips N.v., Eindhoven, NL;
Lutz Christian Gerhardt, Eindhoven, NL;
Mart Kornelis-Jan Te Velde, Helmond, NL;
Bart Gottenbos, Budel, NL;
Felipe Maia Masculo, Eindhoven, NL;
Mark Thomas Johnson, Arendonk, BE;
KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V., Eindhoven, NL;
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.