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Innovative Oral Function Training App 'Oku-chi Trainer'

In a groundbreaking presentation at the 10th Dental Artificial Intelligence Conference, Genetec Inc. has announced the collaborative research achievements related to its oral function training app, 'Oku-chi Trainer'. Developed in conjunction with its group company, Morson Japan, 'Oku-chi Trainer' is designed to support users in enhancing their oral functions by training skills like chewing and swallowing.

Overview of 'Oku-chi Trainer'

The 'Oku-chi Trainer' app utilizes a smartphone camera to track facial movements, making it possible to visualize essential metrics such as chewing age, chewing frequency, and speed. Through regular use of the app, individuals can work towards preventing conditions such as aspiration pneumonia and addressing oral frailty.

This innovative application results from a collaborative research and development effort involving several esteemed institutions:

• - Kagoshima University Hospital, Pediatric Dentistry Center
• - Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Department of Pediatric Dentistry
• - Kumamoto University Graduate School of Advanced Science and Technology, Department of Biomedical Engineering
• - Sato Pediatric Dentistry (Kagoshima City, Kagoshima)
• - Morson Japan Co., Ltd.

Research Findings Using 'Oku-chi Trainer'

During the general presentation titled “Development of a Smartphone Application for Measuring Chewing Frequency,” Dr. Hideo Sato from the Pediatric Dentistry Center at Kagoshima University shared significant findings using the 'Oku-chi Trainer'. Employees from Morson Japan also participated as co-presenters in the session.

The research showcased how the app leverages AI to automatically determine whether a person is chewing by analyzing subtle movements of the mouth captured by the smartphone's camera. The innovative non-contact, markerless method counts the number of chews with remarkable accuracy. The AI categorizes the data into “open,” “close,” or “other,” thus making it possible to count one chew cycle (from “open” to “close”) effectively. By referencing the most recent assessment results, the app minimizes errors in counting, leading to highly reproducible measurements of chewing behavior that can be utilized in clinical settings as well as at home.

Future Prospects

The advancements resulting from this initiative significantly expand Morson Japan's potential in the healthcare business. By harnessing synergies within the Genetec group and collaborating with stakeholders from healthcare, research, and industry, the company aims to facilitate the digital transformation of medical settings.

Product Information

For more details on the 'Oku-chi Trainer', visit the product page: Oku-chi Trainer.

About Genetec Inc.

Company Name: Genetec Inc.
Established: July 1, 1985
CEO: Kenji Ueno
Headquarters: 25F, Shinjuku Island Tower, 6-5-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 163-1325, Japan

Business Domains:

• - System solution services providing integrations of software and hardware.
• - Engineering solutions aiding in improving efficiency and productivity in manufacturing environments with tools like 3D CAD/CAM systems and product lifecycle management software.
• - GPS services providing safety and security applications such as location-sharing apps.

For more, visit: Genetec Website.

About Morson Japan

Company Name: Morson Japan Co., Ltd.
Established: June 10, 1982
CEO: Yasunori Morikawa
Headquarters: 1-19-8 Ebisuzuka, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, 432-8033, Japan.

Business Focus:

• - Development of software including business applications, audio/image processing software, and embedded software for communication devices.
• - Sales, education, and support for computers and software.

For more information, visit: Morson Japan Website.

Inquiries

For questions regarding 'Oku-chi Trainer', please contact:
Morson Japan Co., Ltd.
Email: [email protected]

For press inquiries, contact:
Genetec Inc. Marketing Department
Email: [email protected]

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