Alternative Concepts

After the interviews, our group analyzed and combined datas and 7 need statements are occured. These are ergonomic, usefulness, ability of hygienic, portability, recovery effect, durability and reliability respectively. At this point, each member of group specified 10 alternative concepts that based on these need statements.

Concept # 1

Toothbrush with timer. There is a digital display on the handle and it is adjusted to 3 minutes. When the time is up, it warn the user with vibration or alarm.

Concept # 2

Toothbrush with safety rope that is affixed to collar or clothes. This helps confident usage for the children and babies.

Concept # 3

Toothpaste in the form of small packages that is disposable to eliminate carrying a tube of toothpaste. Also this prevents waste of toothpaste. It is used with toothbrush that has covered place for packages.

Concept # 4

Toothbrush with collapsible head. When user pushes to button bristle brush enter into product. Via this property, bristles are protected from exogenous factors.

Concept # 5

Toothbrush with  a system that provides dental care product like listerine after brushing and system is activated with button placed in the tail of toothbrush.

Concept # 6

Toothbrush with sensitive back & lateral surface for cleaning palate or tongue. Also this prevents damages to the mouth during brushing.

Concept # 7

Toothbrush that consists of detachable parts. These parts are pieced together by using magnets.

Also this contributes configurable brush length.

Concept # 8

Toothbrush with moveable and adjustable hand. It is used at the desired angle.

Concept # 9

Toothbrush with camera. This helps to find out decays, tartars and bleeding tooth.  Camera is battery powered.

Concept # 10         

Key chain shaped toothbrush with foldable handle and head for the portability.