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公开(公告)号:US5980246A
公开(公告)日:1999-11-09
申请号:US43659
申请日:1998-03-24
申请人: Douglas S. Ramsay , Mani Soma , Chris Prall , George A. Barrett
发明人: Douglas S. Ramsay , Mani Soma , Chris Prall , George A. Barrett
CPC分类号: A61C7/06
摘要: This invention is an apparatus and method for monitoring and motivating user compliance for orthodontic headgear (24) of the type using a linear spring force module (22). The spring force module (22) includes first (38) and second opposite attachment members that are interconnected to provide spring tension when moved linearly apart. A position sensor (16)(18)(19) detects liner movement between the attachment members. A microprocessor (12) receives signals from the position sensor to determine wear duration, force magnitude, and whether such movement is sufficiently variable to be biological in origin or is attempted mimicry. Multiple determinations made by the processor are recorded over time to provide an evaluation of headgear wear compliance and to provide ongoing motivation for user compliance.
摘要翻译: PCT No.PCT / US96 / 15533 Sec。 371日期:1998年3月24日 102(e)1998年3月24日PCT PCT 1996年9月27日PCT公布。 公开号WO97 / 12299 日期1997年4月3日本发明是一种使用线性弹簧力模块(22)监测并激励正畸头(24)的使用者符合性的装置和方法。 弹簧力模块(22)包括第一(38)和第二相对的连接构件,其互连以在线性分开时提供弹簧张力。 位置传感器(16)(18)(19)检测附接构件之间的衬套移动。 微处理器(12)从位置传感器接收信号以确定磨损持续时间,力量级,以及这样的运动是否足够可变,以便在原始生物学或尝试模拟。 随着时间的推移,记录了处理器进行的多重确定,以提供对头饰磨损符合性的评估,并为用户遵守提供持续的动机。