Uv/blue LED plaque visualization module for interactive smart retail experiences
A plaque visualization module for smart devices that uses UV/blue LED illumination to make dental plaque visible. Users capture a selfie under the LED light with a smartphone, complete an oral health survey linked to the visual data, and receive automated personalized feedback via email or messaging. The system can also support product dispensing and couponing to encourage proactive oral care.
Overview
A plaque visualization module for smart retail devices designed to increase consumer engagement and awareness of oral health. Using UV/blue LED technology, the system highlights dental plaque visually so users can capture a selfie under the LED light with their smartphones. This enables an interactive experience in which consumers participate in oral health surveys and receive personalized feedback to support product awareness and adoption.
Technical specifications
Key features:
- UV/Blue LED Technology: Integrated into smart retail devices to highlight dental plaque visually.
- Interactive Surveys: Consumers complete oral health surveys linked to their visual data to capture insights into habits.
- Personalized Feedback: Automated feedback delivered via email or WhatsApp to enhance educational engagement.
- Product Dispensing: Devices dispense relevant oral care products and offer coupons to encourage proactive oral care.
- Scalable Infrastructure: Deployed on university campuses using an established network of smart devices.
Technology readiness level
This technology has reached TRL 9, indicating it is fully mature and ready for wide-scale deployment. The solution is set for pilot deployment at Texas A&M University and subsequent expansion based on pilot results.
About Bench in a Box Technologies
Bench in a Box Technologies is developing a diagnostic platform designed to provide rapid, portable molecular testing for field and low-resource environments. Its core innovation is a patent-pending Protein Signal Amplification (PSA) platform, which enables specific molecular detection without the need for electricity, refrigeration, or complex laboratory infrastructure. The process uses specialized probes and a capture interface to immobilize targets, followed by a universal reporter solution that produces a distinct color change in under five minutes. By eliminating the requirement for traditional PCR/qPCR thermocycling, the technology offers a flexible approach to detection that can incorporate various molecules, such as antibodies, as a targeting mechanism.
This platform is intended to democratize access to high-quality diagnostics across diverse sectors, including clinical healthcare, veterinary medicine, and environmental monitoring. By focusing on point-of-care solutions, the company aims to overcome the logistical barriers often associated with diagnostic testing in remote or rural areas. The organization is currently led by a team with expertise in molecular diagnostics, pharmaceutical R&D, and scientific logistics, and it is actively pursuing investment to scale its development and commercialization efforts. Bench in a Box Technologies is based in Bay City, Michigan.
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