The use case of Philips Sonicare Toothbrush presents a scenario where Bluetooth Low Energy together with IoT is helping to improve the oral health of individuals. Philips is a well-known Dutch company, which has primary divisions focused in the areas of electronics, healthcare, and lighting. Sonicare is the brand name of an electronic toothbrush produced by Philips.

As shown in the preceding image, the Philips Sonicare toothbrush has a thick handle which contains the following sensors:

• Motion detector gyroscope
• Accelerometer
• Pressure sensor
• Scrubbing detector

Bundled with the toothbrush is an app, available on both Android and iOS platforms.

The data from the previously mentioned sensors is collected in the toothbrush and can be synced to the app via Bluetooth Low Energy. This data, when processed, can be used to inform the user about his/her oral healthcare regarding items such as which areas in the mouth need more brushing and how much pressure should be applied while brushing. The data generated is synced and stored in a backend, and the reports generated can also be shared confidentially with the user's dentist.