Abstract: The present invention relates to oral care. In order to improve the effectiveness of a flossing device, an interdental space detection component is proposed for detecting an interdental space. The interdental space detection component may be integrated in a brush head with integrated flossing function. The fluidic flossing function may selectively be switched on at the interdental space, thereby saving flossing fluid and preventing ineffective flossing outside the interdental space.

Abstract: The invention provides a computer implemented method for use in providing guidance in respect of an orthodontic treatment. The orthodontic treatment involves the use of an orthodontic device to move a subject's teeth. The method comprises receiving status information indicating usage of a first orthodontic device and receiving subject discomfort information indicating subject discomfort. The method further comprises determining a stimulus event corresponding to a change in use of the first orthodontic device (for example, inserting or removing the first orthodontic device). Stimulus discomfort information (subject discomfort information corresponding to the stimulus event) is determined and, using the stimulus discomfort information, an orthodontic treatment metric is generated and output.

Abstract: An oral care device (8) adapted to generate an RF field for performing an oral cleaning function. The device includes a cleaning unit (10) for receipt in the mouth which includes a conductor arrangement (18, 19) which is driven with a drive signal to generate an RF field which cleans surfaces in the mouth. Means is further provided for sensing an electrical or electromagnetic signal arising from interaction of the RF energy with bodies in the mouth, for performing a sensing function with the same RF system components used for generating the RF field for cleaning or treatment.

Abstract: Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing network service ordering and provisioning of secure access service edge (“SASE”) software packages. In various embodiments, a computing system may provide a user experience (“UX”) platform for a customer portal, the UX platform being accessible by a user via a user device over a first network(s); may provide, via the UX platform, options to configure, via the customer portal, one or more SASE-based network services among a plurality of network services provided by a service provider; and may autonomously orchestrate deployment and configuration of the one or more SASE-based network services via one or more customer premises equipment (“CPE”) that are associated with the user or to an entity with which the user is associated, over a second network(s), based at least in part on user selection of at least one option to configure the one or more SASE-based network services.

Abstract: This disclosure provides a device (10) for preparing a patient for examination in a medical magnetic resonance imaging environment. The device comprises: at least one stimulation unit (11), adapted to operate separately from a magnetic stimulation used in the medical magnetic resonance imaging environment, and to intentionally stimulate a nerve and/or a muscle of a peripheral body part of the patient by applying an electrical and/or magnetic stimulation different from the magnetic stimulation used in the medical magnetic resonance imaging environment and being a proxy thereof; and at least one data processing unit (12), adapted to control the at least one stimulation unit to apply the electrical and/or magnetic stimulation to which at least one patient stimulation threshold is assigned; means for using the stimulation for communicating with the patient.

Abstract: A system (100) for sensor signals dependent dialog generation during a medical imaging process is described. The system includes a processor, and a computer readable medium that stores a computer program element, which when executed by the processor, causes the processor to: measure condition data of a patient; analyze the condition data of the patient to determine biometric and physical condition data of the patient; and generate questionnaires data for obtaining real-time feedback from the patient during the medical imaging process. The questionnaires data is based on a parameter of the medical imaging process and on the determined biometric and physical condition data of the patient.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for obtaining a measure of user pain at home. The proposed concept is to measure the pain by utilizing sensor data obtained from force and/or motion sensors integrated in a personal care device, e.g. an oral care device, over the course of each of one or more personal care sessions of the user. Patterns in the sensor data, or changes in said patterns, can be used to infer pain information, such as an overall pain level, pain reaction events at certain points during the personal care session and/or at certain locations, or increased sensitivity at certain body areas. This provides a more objective and reliable estimation and monitoring of user oral pain that relying on patient (subjective) reporting of pain.

Abstract: A fluid based tooth cleaning system includes a holdable body configured to be coupled to a head, a fluid delivery unit configured to be coupled to a nozzle within the head for emitting fluid, at least one sensor configured to provide information relating to the head with respect to a user's teeth, wherein the at least one sensor has a movement sensor for determining velocity information relating to a velocity of the head with respect to the user's teeth, and a control unit configured to utilize the velocity information from the movement sensor to enable the fluid delivery unit to emit fluid from the nozzle onto the user's teeth, and stop the fluid delivery unit from emitting fluid from the nozzle when a velocity of the head is greater than a first threshold level and/or is less than a second threshold level.

Abstract: A system comprises a first sensor for generating a swelling signal based on the user pressing on the first sensor with a body part, a second sensor for generating a blood signal which is indicative of the volume of blood in the body part when the user presses on the first sensor and a force sensor for measuring the force applied by the body part to the first sensor when the user presses on the first sensor. The system also comprises a processor configured to determine an indication of swelling for the body part based on the swelling signal when the force sensor measures a first pre-determined value, determine an indication of blood pressure at the body part based on a force value measured by the force sensor when the blood signal reaches a second pre-determined value.

Abstract: An oral care system for sensing blood in an oral cavity and in gum tissue. The sensing is performed magnetically using a magnetic field source (16) and magnetic sensing arrangement (18) incorporated into a cleaning or treatment portion of an oral care device (e.g. a brush head of a toothbrush or mouthpiece part of a brushing mouthpiece device). The field source generates (16) a reference field and the sensing arrangement (18) is arranged to sense the field strength of the reference field at one or more spatial points. Since blood is magnetic, when brought into the reference field, it magnetically interacts with the field, which may alter field strength, field shape, or flux distribution. This enables presence of blood to be detected. It also allows for detecting specific oral features or disease states associated with presence of blood or abnormal amounts or concentrations of blood. For example, this can be based on application of detection criteria which relate to one or more properties of the sensed field.

Abstract: An oral care system comprising an oral care device and a processor. The processor is configured to obtain an image of a user using the oral care device and process the image to identify a portion of the oral care device in the image and determine a relative measurement of the user from the image. An absolute measurement of the user can then be determined using the identified portion of the oral care device and the relative measurement.

Abstract: Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing network service ordering and provisioning of secure access service edge (“SASE”) software packages. In various embodiments, a computing system may provide a user experience (“UX”) platform for a customer portal, the UX platform being accessible by a user via a user device over a first network(s); may provide, via the UX platform, options to configure, via the customer portal, one or more SASE-based network services among a plurality of network services provided by a service provider; and may autonomously orchestrate deployment and configuration of the one or more SASE-based network services via one or more customer premises equipment (“CPE”) that are associated with the user or to an entity with which the user is associated, over a second network(s), based at least in part on user selection of at least one option to configure the one or more SASE-based network services.

Abstract: A system is provided for detecting bruxism or a temporomandibular joint disorder. A pressure sensor senses an external ear canal air pressure and bruxism or a temporomandibular joint disorder are identified from the sensed ear canal air pressure. An output signal indicates the detected bruxism or temporomandibular joint disorders so that remedial action can be taken.

Abstract: A method and system for generating prediction information comprising a predicted measure of treatment pain associated with each of a series of steps to be performed as part of a dental treatment by a dental practitioner. This information can be output as guidance for the practitioner, allowing them to adapt their treatment style or approach for each step to pre-emptively mitigate expected pain.

Abstract: A device (10, 60) is for use in the mouth, for implementing a primary function. An optical imaging system (18) is mounted on a body of the device for capturing images of oral tissue in contact with the imaging system. Contact of an image collection surface of the imaging system with oral tissue to be imaged is detected, and one or more images are stored during said contact, for further analysis or transmission.

Abstract: The invention relates to a medical vehicle (1) comprising a base vehicle (2) and a compartment (3) with a medical imaging system (4). The compartment (3) is a part of the base vehicle (2) or the compartment (3) is attached to the base vehicle (2). The base vehicle (2) comprises at least one base vehicle sensor (5) and the medical vehicle (1) is configured to obtain sensor readings from the at least one base vehicle sensor (5) during travel of the medical vehicle (1) and perform medical scans of a patient during travel of the medical vehicle (1) in dependence on the obtained sensor readings. The invention further relates to a corresponding method for operating a medical vehicle (1).

Abstract: An oral care system comprising an oral care device and a processor. The oral care device has a sensor system which is configured to measure one or more parameters of the oral care device or of the user's mouth whilst the oral care device is being used on the user. The processor is configured to obtain the one or more parameters from the sensor system and determine a mouth opening value of the user using the one or more parameters.

Abstract: The invention provides a mouthpiece for dental cleaning system and the dental cleaning system itself. The mouthpiece has a base and inner and outer arches. An actuator is for applying motion to the inner arch and/or the outer arch, relative to the base. A coupling arrangement converts motion of one of the inner and outer arches in one direction relative to the base to motion in an opposite direction relative to the base of the other of the inner and outer arches. By forming the mouthpiece as a central stationary base enveloped by two contour-following and moving arches, an anti-phase brushing motion at opposite tooth sites along the tooth arch is enabled, giving increased reach toward the molars as well as a reduction in device vibration in the mouth.

Abstract: Provided is a system for correcting a sweat analyte measurement for temperature. The system comprises a sweat collector (106) for collecting sweat from skin (102). The collected sweat is drawn from the sweat collector to an outlet (110) via a capillary (108). The sweat is drawn through the capillary by capillary action and evaporation of the sweat from the outlet. The evaporation of the sweat from the outlet depends on the temperature. A flow sensor (112) measures a flow rate of the sweat being drawn through the capillary. An analyte sensor (114) obtains the sweat analyte measurement. The system further comprises a controller which is configured to determine a temperature from the measured flow rate. The sweat analyte measurement is then corrected using the determined temperature. Further provided is a method for correcting a temperature-dependent sweat analyte measurement.

Abstract: A system (PPS) for patient positioning in imaging or radiation therapy. The system comprises a transmitter (TX). The transmitter (TX) is configured to generate an outgoing signal capable of inducing, from a distance, a haptic sensation at an impact region (IRE) on the patient's skin. The system further comprises a control logic (CL) configured to modify the outgoing signal in response to a received input request or in dependence on a distance between a current position of a region of interest (ROI) of the patient (PAT) and a target area (TA) in an imaging apparatus or in a radiation therapy apparatus.