Light treatment device for treating subject with light of multiple wavelengths

Abstract

A light treatment device that treats a subject with light of multiple wavelengths to provide beneficial treatment effects. The device may emit at least three different wavelengths selected from specific combinations of wavelengths that have been found to have a synergistic and positive therapeutic effect. The lamp may be incorporated into any type of treatment device, such as a handheld light treatment device, a light treatment element integrated into a hat for treating scalp or for alopecia, a light treatment couch, a light treatment facial treatment device, and a light treatment sauna room.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] One or more embodiments of the present invention relate to the field of light treatment devices that treat a subject with light. More particularly, but not by way of limitation, one or more embodiments of the present invention enable a light treatment device that treats a subject with light of multiple wavelengths from one direction or different directions. BACKGROUND

[0002] Light treatment devices can be used to treat various health conditions and enhance well-being. Current light treatment devices typically use a single wavelength of light, which limits the benefits of the treatment.

[0003] At least for the above limitations, there is a need for a light treatment device that treats a subject with light of multiple wavelengths. SUMMARY

[0004] One or more embodiments described in this specification relate to a light treatment device that treats a subject with light of multiple wavelengths. Embodiments of the present invention can treat a subject with light of multiple wavelengths selected from a known set of specific wavelengths that work well together.

[0005] One or more embodiments of the present invention can have a transparent container that holds water to be treated, a first light panel that is located on a first side of the container, and a second light panel that is located on a second side of the container. Alternatively, the first light panel can be located below the transparent container and the second light panel on top of the transparent container. The first light panel can have a plurality of light sources that emit light of three different first side wavelengths that are directed into the container. The second light panel can have a plurality of light sources that emit light of three different second side wavelengths that are directed into the water in the container. The three different second side wavelengths can all be different from the three different first side wavelengths. In one or more embodiments, one or more light panels can be utilized that transmit multiple wavelengths. For example, embodiments can utilize one light panel to treat a subject from a single direction. These embodiments can be lighter, less costly, and utilize less power.

[0006] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the second side of the container can be opposite the first side. In one or more embodiments, the first light panel can be above the transparent container and the second light panel can be below the transparent container.

[0007] In one or more embodiments of the application, the amount of light emitted from the first light panel in each of the three different first side wavelengths can be approximately equal, and the amount of light emitted from the second light panel in each of the three different second side wavelengths can be approximately equal. Further, the amount of light from each LED emitting a given wavelength for a given light panel can be different. More specifically, for each panel of three wavelengths of light as described in the application, the amount of light from each LED can be in a ratio of 0.875:1:1.125. In other words, the number of LEDs or total power (in watts) for a first LED in the series described in the application is 0.875 units relative to 1 unit for a second LED and 1.125 units for a third LED. In practice, this means that for a 27 watt LED panel, LED 1 would be approximately 7.9 watts, LED 2 would be approximately 9 watts and LED 3 would be approximately 10.1 watts. Other LED powers can be used for slower or faster water treatment or for larger or smaller containers.

[0008] In one or more embodiments of the application, the three different first side wavelengths can be selected from a first wavelength group selected from a plurality of wavelength group options, and the three different second side wavelengths can be selected from a second wavelength group different from the first wavelength group selected from the wavelength group options. Each wavelength group option can have a three different wavelength one option, a three different wavelength two option, and a three different wavelength three option. The three different first side wavelengths can include a first wavelength approximately equal to one of the three different wavelength one option associated with the first wavelength group, a second wavelength approximately equal to one of the three different wavelength two option associated with the first wavelength group, and a third wavelength approximately equal to one of the three different wavelength three option associated with the first wavelength group. The three different second side wavelengths can include a first wavelength approximately equal to one of the three different wavelength one option associated with the second wavelength group, a second wavelength approximately equal to one of the three different wavelength two option associated with the second wavelength group, and a third wavelength approximately equal to one of the three different wavelength three option associated with the second wavelength group.

[0009] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the wavelength group options may include a first wavelength group option, wherein wavelength option one includes 315 nm, 630 nm, and 1260 nm, wavelength option two includes 276 nm, 511 nm, and 1102 nm, and wavelength option three includes 349 nm, 698 nm, and 1396 nm. The wavelength group options may include a second wavelength group option, wherein wavelength option one includes 281 nm, 561 nm, and 1122 nm, wavelength option two includes 246 nm, 491 nm, and 982 nm, and wavelength option three includes 310 nm, 619 nm, and 1238 nm. The wavelength group options may include a third wavelength group option, wherein wavelength option one includes 266 nm, 532 nm, and 1064 nm, wavelength option two includes 233 nm, 466 nm, and 932 nm, and wavelength option three includes 294 nm, 587 nm, and 1174 nm. The wavelength group options may include a fourth wavelength group option, wherein wavelength option one includes 237 nm, 473 nm, and 946 nm, wavelength option two includes 207 nm, 414 nm, and 828 nm, and wavelength option three includes 261 nm, 522 nm, and 1044 nm. The wavelength group options may include a fifth wavelength group option, wherein wavelength option one includes 211 nm, 421 nm, and 842 nm, wavelength option two includes 185 nm, 369 nm, and 738 nm, and wavelength option three includes 233 nm, 465 nm, and 930 nm. The wavelength group options may include a sixth wavelength group option, wherein wavelength option one includes 374 nm, 748 nm, and 1496 nm, wavelength option two includes 214 nm, 427 nm, and 855 nm, and wavelength option three includes 339 nm, 677 nm, and 1354 nm. The wavelength group options may include a seventh wavelength group option, where wavelength group one includes 280 nm, 560 nm, and 1120 nm; wavelength group two includes 245 nm, 490 nm, and 980 nm; and wavelength group three includes 309 nm, 618 nm, and 1239 nm. (In tabular form:)

[0010] Table 1 - Wavelength Groups

[0011] One or more embodiments of the invention may also include apparatus for adding one or both of hydrogen and oxygen to water before or during treatment. Hydrogen can be added by using an electrolyzer, followed by bubbling the hydrogen into the water during water treatment with a light panel. Alternatively, hydrogen can be added by using a hydrogen-containing material. In one embodiment of the invention, the chosen material is hydrogen contained in a silica cage, a product invented by Patrick Flanagan and marketed under the product name Crystal Energy. ® For sale. Alternatively, hydrogen and oxygen can be added from the electrolyzer, where both hydrogen and oxygen will bubble in the water as it is treated by the light panel. Alternatively, hydrogen and oxygen can be added using hydrogen-containing and oxygen-containing materials. Alternatively, hydrogen and oxygen can be added using a Browns Gas electrolyzer, causing it to bubble in the water as it is treated by the light panel. Alternatively, hydrogen and oxygen can be supplied by a PEM fuel cell. Alternatively, hydrogen and oxygen can be supplied from a storage tank for storing the gases.

[0012] One or more embodiments of the present invention can realize a phototherapy device for treating a subject with light of multiple wavelengths. The device may include multiple light sources configured to emit light of three different wavelengths directed to the subject (such as a human or animal) to be treated. The three different wavelengths may be selected from a group of wavelengths, which is selected from multiple wavelength group options. Each wavelength group option may have three different wavelength one options, three different wavelength two options, and three different wavelength three options. The three different wavelengths may include a first wavelength, a second wavelength, and a third wavelength, wherein the first wavelength is approximately equal to one of the three different wavelength one options associated with the wavelength group, the second wavelength is approximately equal to one of the three different wavelength two options associated with the wavelength group, and the third wavelength is approximately equal to one of the three different wavelength three options associated with the wavelength group.

[0013] In one or more embodiments of the phototherapy device, the wavelength group options may include the options described above in Table 1.

[0014] In one or more embodiments of the phototherapy device, the amount of light emitted from multiple light sources at each of three different wavelengths may be approximately equal.

[0015] In one or more embodiments, the light therapy device may include a handheld therapy device.

[0016] In one or more embodiments, the phototherapy device may be attached to or integrated into a cap, and three different wavelengths of light may be directed to the scalp of the subject to be treated.

[0017] In one or more embodiments, the phototherapy device may include a phototherapy bed, wherein the subject to be treated is located on or within the phototherapy bed during treatment.

[0018] In one or more embodiments, the phototherapy device may include a facial treatment device, and three different wavelengths of light may be directed to the face of the subject to be treated.

[0019] In one or more embodiments, the phototherapy device may include a phototherapy sauna, in which the subject to be treated is located during treatment. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The above and other aspects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following more detailed description presented in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0021] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of an illustrative embodiment of the invention is shown, which uses three different wavelengths of light emitted from each of two light panels to treat water.

[0022] Figure 2 Illustrative options for the wavelength of light that can be used in one or more embodiments of the invention are shown.

[0023] Figure 3 This illustrates a source that can be used in one or more embodiments of the present invention. Figure 2 The options include descriptive choices for six wavelengths.

[0024] Figure 4 Images of experimental results of water treated using embodiments of the present invention are shown; the crystalline form of the treated water when frozen demonstrates that the water has a novel structure.

[0025] Figure 5 The results of the experiment are shown, in which the test subjects drank water treated using embodiments of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 6 An illustrative water treatment device is shown that treats water with light and then dispenses the treated water into containers for drinking, such as cups or water bottles, as needed.

[0027] Figure 7 It shows Figure 6 Architecture diagram of selected components of the processing and distribution device.

[0028] Figure 8 It shows Figure 6 A more detailed architectural diagram of the components of the processing and distribution device.

[0029] Figure 9It shows the result of Figure 6 The flowchart shows the processing steps performed by the device.

[0030] Figure 10 continue Figure 9 The flowchart illustrates the distribution of treated water, followed by another water treatment cycle in preparation for the next distribution cycle.

[0031] Figure 11 An illustrative light therapy device similar to a tanning bed is shown, which treats a person with light of various wavelengths, which may be similar to those used in water treatment devices.

[0032] Figure 12 An exemplary light therapy device integrated into a sauna is shown.

[0033] Figure 13 An illustrative light therapy device in a handheld unit is shown.

[0034] Figure 14 An illustrative light therapy device for use as a facial treatment is shown.

[0035] Figure 15 An illustrative light device integrated into a hat is shown for treating the scalp or hair. Detailed Implementation

[0036] A phototherapy apparatus using light of multiple wavelengths to treat the subject will now be described. In the following exemplary description, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a more thorough understanding of embodiments of the invention. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the invention can be practiced without considering all aspects of the specific details described herein. In other instances, specific features, quantities, or measurements well known to those skilled in the art have not been described in detail so as not to obscure the invention. The reader should note that while examples of the invention are set forth herein, the claims and any equivalents define the boundaries and limits of the invention.

[0037] Experiments conducted by the inventors have explored using light of specific wavelengths to generate oscillations in water, which can gradually add energy to the water. The results appear to be optimal when water is treated with six different wavelengths of light. This type of treatment produces a novel water structure that can possess additional energy within the water. Below... Figure 4 Illustrative results from experiments demonstrating this novel structure are shown.

[0038] Figure 1An illustrative apparatus 100 is shown that can be used to generate a desired water structure. The apparatus has a transparent container 103 capable of holding water 104 to be treated. Container 103 can have any shape and size. Two light panels 110, 120 are located at different positions outside the container; for example, these panels can be on opposite sides of the container. In apparatus 100, light panel 110 is located above container 103, and light panel 120 is located below container 103. Each light panel can each contain multiple light sources, such as LEDs or lasers. Each light source can emit light of a specific wavelength or wavelength range directed into the water 104 in container 103. The light emitted from the light source interacts with the water 104 and alters the structure of the water 104, as described below. In one or more embodiments of the invention, each light panel 110, 120 can emit three different wavelengths of light, and the wavelengths from one panel can be entirely different from the wavelengths from the other panel; thus, water can be treated with six different wavelengths. Different wavelengths can be emitted from different types of light sources or from light sources controlled to emit these different types of wavelengths. Figure 1 In the diagram, different light sources on panels 110 and 120 are schematically shown by different shapes corresponding to different wavelengths; these icons do not necessarily indicate the actual shape of the light source. Light panel 110 has 18 light sources, and light panel 120 has 18 light sources; these numbers are illustrative, and embodiments may have any number of light sources on any light panel. Light source 115 emits light at wavelength 111; light source 116 emits light at wavelength 112; light source 117 emits light at wavelength 113; light source 125 emits light at wavelength 121; light source 126 emits light at wavelength 122; and light source 127 emits light at wavelength 123. Wavelengths 111, 112, 113, 121, 122, and 123 may all be different. In one or more embodiments, for each different wavelength, the amount of light emitted at each wavelength may be approximately equal. For example, panel 110 has six light sources associated with each of wavelengths 111, 112, and 113, and panel 120 has six light sources associated with each of wavelengths 121, 122, and 123; each of these light sources may have similar or identical power or intensity. In one or more embodiments, the light panel generally does not output light of any wavelength other than the three different wavelengths emitted. For example, the emitted light may have a peak that decreases around a center frequency, such that other frequencies are not emitted at amplitudes close to the center frequency.

[0039] One or more embodiments of the invention may also provide a mechanism for adding either or both of hydrogen 105 and oxygen 106 to water 104 before or during treatment with light from panels 110, 120. In one or more embodiments, hydrogen and oxygen may be generated by electrolysis of water, wherein the hydrogen and oxygen generated during treatment are bubbled through the water. An electrolyzer may be integrated into device 100. The hydrogen and oxygen generated during electrolysis may be held in the same container 104. When the hydrogen and oxygen are exposed to light from the light panels, they may recombine into water. Alternatively, or in addition to electrolysis, any other hydrogen and / or oxygen source may be used, and the gas may be bubbled through the water during treatment. Another hydrogen and / or oxygen source that may be used in one or more embodiments is the introduction of compounds containing hydrogen and / or oxygen into the water, such as hydrogen bound to minerals or other complexes.

[0040] An illustrative embodiment of device 100 may use, for example, container 103 (approximately 4 inches in diameter and 4 inches in height, holding approximately 500 ml of water) and panels 110 and 120 (each 4 inches in diameter and each consuming approximately 20 watts of power). The illustrative treatment time for the water is 45 minutes. An additional hydrogen and / or oxygen source may or may not be used during treatment.

[0041] Figure 2 Illustrative light wavelengths that can be used in one or more embodiments of device 100 are shown. In one or more embodiments, for each light panel, a selection 201 can be made to select one of the seven wavelength group options in table 200. Each light panel should be associated with a different wavelength group option. Then, for each light panel, a selection 202 can be made to select a wavelength from each of the three columns in table 200. These wavelength selection steps 201, 202 ensure that all wavelengths are distinct and that specific wavelengths in the rows and columns of table 200 have been experimentally discovered to provide the desired results. The actual wavelengths used in the embodiments may differ from the ideal wavelengths shown in table 200, for example, by approximately ±10 nm for each wavelength.

[0042] Figure 3 The table 200 shows the information used for Figure 1 The wavelengths of the light panels 110 and 120 of the device 100 and Figure 1Illustrative selection of wavelengths 111, 112, 113, 121, 122, and 123 for device 100. In this example, light panel 110 is associated with wavelength group option 301, and light panel 120 is associated with wavelength option group 302. Any two wavelength option groups can be used. For panel 110, the first wavelength 111 is the second wavelength of the first column; the second wavelength 112 is the second wavelength of the second column, and the third wavelength 113 is the second wavelength of the third column. For panel 120, the first wavelength 121 is the first wavelength of the first column, the second wavelength 122 is the third wavelength of the second column, and the third wavelength 123 is the second wavelength of the third column. Illustrative selection is embodied in a device for treating water with six different wavelengths approximately equal to 630 nm, 551 nm, 698 nm, 374 nm, 855 nm, and 677 nm.

[0043] Figure 4 The results of an illustrative experiment performed by the inventors using embodiments of the invention to treat water are shown. In treatment step 401, 500 ml of water was placed in a glass container, which was approximately 4 inches in diameter and 4 inches in height. One of the LED panels, as described above, was placed below the glass container, and the other LED panel was placed on top of the glass container, such that both LED panels simultaneously treated the water in the glass container. The water was treated for 45 minutes.

[0044] Following step 401, in step 402, the treated water is placed in a glass beaker, which is then placed in a freezer. Over the next few hours, the water in the freezer is observed to freeze. Image 410 shows the water at time 403, 90 minutes later, and image 420 shows the water at time 404, 16 hours later. Notably, implosion bubbles 411 appear in image 410, while in image 420, the resulting frozen ice exhibits frozen water vortices 421. These anomalous structures, not previously observed in water, indicate that the water's structure has been altered by the treatment.

[0045] Figure 5 The results of the experiment are shown, in which the test subject drank 500 ml of water that had been treated using an embodiment of the present invention. Graph 501 shows the biopulsar of the subject. ® Part of the record, with blue line 502 indicating the time the subject drank the treated water. The results were immediate (less than 10 seconds) and systematic; the subject's multi-organ system readings became more stable after drinking the treated water.

[0046] In one or more embodiments, the invention can be incorporated into an apparatus for treating and distributing water. The apparatus can, for example, maintain a stock of treated water available for distribution on demand, and distribution can trigger the treatment of additional water in preparation for subsequent distribution cycles. Figure 6 An illustrative treatment and dispensing device 600 is shown. The device has a reservoir 601 filled by a user with untreated water. Lamps and other components are housed within a housing 602. When a user wants treated water, they place a container (such as a cup or water bottle) into the dispensing area 603 and use a control panel 605 to begin dispensing treated water from an output 604. The control panel 605 may also include indicators of the device status, such as indicating when components need to be replaced or refilled. Because water treatment can take a considerable amount of time (e.g., 45 minutes), the device can pre-treat the water and store the treated water in one or more reservoirs in preparation for dispensing.

[0047] Figure 7 A block diagram of selected illustrative components of device 600 is shown. The capacity of tank 601, filled with untreated water by the user, can be, for example, 2 L. (This is illustrative; the capacity of the device, its tank, and reservoir can be of any size.) This illustrative device processes 500 mL of water per cycle. In the initial treatment step, 500 mL is pumped from tank 601 through a filter to tank 701, and minerals are added to the water from valve core 702. After the water is injected with minerals, subsequent steps treat the mixture with light (e.g.,...). Figure 8 (As shown). Control panel 605 provides an indicator that the water filter or mineral cartridge 702 needs to be replaced and indicates that the tank 601 needs to be refilled. Panel 605 also indicates when water is ready to be dispensed (after treatment) and how long the user may need to wait until the next dispensing cycle. When water is ready to be dispensed, the user can press button 703 to dispense 500 ml of treated water from output 604.

[0048] Figure 8 A more detailed block diagram of the components of device 600 is shown. The device has four tanks: a reservoir 601 for holding untreated water, a reservoir 701 for adding minerals to the water, and two light-processing reservoirs 801 and 802, respectively associated with LED panels 811 and 812. Water is pumped from reservoir 601 to reservoir 701, where minerals are added. The water is then pumped to reservoirs 801 and 802, where the water / mineral mixture is light-processed. The treated water can be dispensed from either reservoir 801 or 802.

[0049] Figure 9 and Figure 10A flowchart illustrating the steps performed by device 600 to process and distribute water is shown. Figure 9 The treatment steps for preparing water for initial dispensing are shown. Figure 10 The diagram illustrates an additional processing cycle that occurs after dispensing, in preparation for the next dispensing cycle. In step 901, the user fills reservoir 601 with untreated water. In step 902, a certain amount of minerals (such as 0.5 mL) is injected into tank 701, and in step 903, 500 mL of water is added to tank 701. (The amounts are illustrative). In step 904a, the water / mineral mixture is pumped to light treatment tank 802. Steps 902 and 903 are then repeated, and step 904b pumps the water / mineral mixture to light treatment tank 801. Then, in step 905, light is applied to both tanks 801 and 802, for example, for 45 minutes. If there is remaining water in reservoir 601, steps 902a and 903b are repeated to fill tank 701 and add minerals, in preparation for the next light treatment cycle. Event 910 then indicates (e.g., on the display panel) that the device is ready to dispense treated water. The system can also maintain counters for the number of times the water filter and mineral cartridge are used, and these counters can be modified in steps 911 and 912 when water flows through the filter and when minerals are injected from the mineral cartridge; these counters enable the device to indicate when the filter or mineral cartridge needs to be replaced.

[0050] Continued Figure 10 When the user presses the button in step 1001 to dispense treated water, the device dispenses water from either tank 801 or 802 in step 1002 (depending on which is treated first). Then steps 904c, 905c, 905d, 902c, 903c, 911c, and 912c repeat the mineral mixing and light treatment to refill the tank emptied in step 1002. These steps allow the device to obtain treated water as needed, provided the user's dispensing rate does not exceed the system's processing rate.

[0051] The inventors have discovered that the wavelengths used in water treatment devices can be beneficial in phototherapy devices for therapeutic subjects (such as humans or animals). Since the human body is primarily water, directing the aforementioned wavelengths towards the skin can have an effect on the water or other tissues within the body. Figure 11An illustrative phototherapy device 1101 is shown that uses the aforementioned multiple wavelengths to treat a subject 1102. This illustrative embodiment is similar to a tanning bed. One or more embodiments of the invention can combine the emission of multiple wavelengths of light into any type of phototherapy device that directs the light to the subject. Illustrative examples of phototherapy devices may include, for example (but not limited to), handheld phototherapy devices, phototherapy incorporated into a cap (e.g., for treating the scalp or as a treatment for hair loss), a phototherapy bed on or within the subject for treatment, a phototherapy facial treatment device (which directs light to the face), and a phototherapy sauna as the subject inside for treatment. Any device that directs light at the subject for treatment can incorporate any wavelength described in this specification. The phototherapy device implemented by the present invention can direct light to any part or multiple parts of the subject's body. The light can be directly applied to the subject's skin, or the light can indirectly affect the skin, such as through clothing.

[0052] The phototherapy device 1101 has a plurality of lamps on the inner surface of its top cover. These lamps can be integrated into or attached to the device. The lamps can be placed in any position and can emit light in any direction. In this illustrative embodiment, light from the lamps in the top cover is directed downwards to the skin of the body 1102 located on the lower portion of the phototherapy bed. The lamps in device 1101 may be similar to, for example... Figure 1 The water treatment apparatus 100 includes lamps on panel 110. These lamps can emit light of three or more wavelengths 111, 112, 113. These wavelengths can be selected, for example, from the wavelength group options described above in Table 1. Apparatus 1101 can have any number of lamps of any size and power for each wavelength. In one or more embodiments, the amount of light emitted at each wavelength can be approximately equal. Other embodiments may utilize a single light source that outputs light at three different frequencies.

[0053] In one or more embodiments of the invention, the phototherapy device may have additional light panels with other wavelengths. For example, phototherapy device 1101 may have lamps incorporated into a panel 120a located below the body 1102. The phototherapy device may have any number of light panels that emit light in any desired direction. Each light panel may have any number of lamps. In one or more embodiments, the second light panel may emit light with wavelengths selected from the wavelength group options described in Table 2 above; in one or more embodiments, these wavelengths of the second light panel may be different from the wavelengths of other light in the device. In other embodiments, the wavelengths from two or more light sources may be the same.

[0054] Phototherapy devices can have any size, shape, and form factor, and can be used on any part of the treatment body. They can be integrated into or attached to any other treatment device or system.Figure 12 to Figure 15 Other illustrative embodiments of a phototherapy device using multiple wavelengths of light are shown. Figure 12 A light therapy device 1201, resembling or integrated into a sauna, is shown. The device has three wavelengths 111, 112, and 113 directed at a main body 1202 that can be used while sitting, standing, or lying in the sauna. Figure 13 An exemplary handheld light therapy device 1301 is shown, which can be held by a subject 1302 or another person treating the subject 1302; the device 1301 also emits three wavelengths 111, 112, and 113. Figure 14 An illustrative facial light therapy device 1401 is shown, which directs light of wavelengths 111, 112, and 113 to the face of the body 1302. Figure 15 An illustrative light therapy device 1501 integrated into a hat (e.g., on the inside of the hat) is shown, which directs wavelengths 111, 112, 113 to the scalp or hair of a body 1502, for example, as a treatment for hair loss.

[0055] While the invention disclosed herein has been described through its specific embodiments and applications, those skilled in the art can make many modifications and variations thereto without departing from the scope of the invention as set forth in the claims.

Claims

1. A phototherapy device using multiple wavelengths of light as the main body, comprising: One or more light sources, the one or more light sources being configured to emit three different wavelengths of light directed at the subject to be treated; in, The three different wavelengths are selected from a wavelength group, which is selected from a variety of wavelength group options; Each of the multiple wavelength group options includes: Three different wavelengths are available; Three different wavelengths with two options; and Three different wavelengths with three options; The three different wavelengths include: A first wavelength, which is approximately equal to one of the three different wavelength options associated with the group of wavelengths; A second wavelength, which is approximately equal to one of the three different wavelength options associated with the wavelength group; and A third wavelength, which is approximately equal to one of the three different wavelength options associated with the wavelength group; and, The one or more light sources generally do not emit light of other wavelengths.

2. The phototherapy device using multiple wavelengths of light to treat the subject according to claim 1, wherein, The multiple wavelength group options include: The first wavelength group option among the multiple wavelength group options includes: The wavelength options among the three different wavelength options include 315 nm, 630 nm and 1260 nm; The three different wavelength options include 276 nm, 511 nm, and 1102 nm; and The three wavelength options mentioned include 349 nm, 698 nm, and 1396 nm. The second wavelength group option among the multiple wavelength group options includes: The wavelength options among the three different wavelength options include 281 nm, 561 nm and 1122 nm; The three different wavelength options include 246 nm, 491 nm, and 982 nm; and The three wavelength options mentioned include 310 nm, 619 nm and 1238 nm. The third wavelength group option among the multiple wavelength group options includes: The wavelength options among the three different wavelength options include 266 nm, 532 nm and 1064 nm; The three different wavelength options include 233 nm, 466 nm, and 932 nm; and The three wavelength options mentioned include 294 nm, 587 nm, and 1174 nm. The fourth wavelength group option among the multiple wavelength group options includes: The wavelength options among the three different wavelength options include 237 nm, 473 nm and 946 nm; The three different wavelength options include 207 nm, 414 nm, and 828 nm; and The three wavelength options mentioned include 261 nm, 522 nm, and 1044 nm. The fifth wavelength group option among the multiple wavelength group options includes: The wavelength options among the three different wavelength options include 211 nm, 421 nm and 842 nm; The three different wavelength options include 185 nm, 369 nm, and 738 nm; and The three wavelength options mentioned include 233 nm, 465 nm, and 930 nm. The sixth wavelength group option among the multiple wavelength group options includes: The wavelength options among the three different wavelength options include 374 nm, 748 nm and 1496 nm; The three different wavelength options include 214 nm, 427 nm, and 855 nm; and The three wavelength options mentioned include 339 nm, 677 nm, and 1354 nm; and, The seventh wavelength group option among the multiple wavelength group options includes: The wavelength options among the three different wavelength options include 280 nm, 560 nm and 1120 nm; The three different wavelength options include 245 nm, 490 nm, and 980 nm; and The three wavelength options are 309 nm, 618 nm, and 1239 nm.

3. The phototherapy device using multiple wavelengths of light to treat the subject according to claim 1, wherein, In each of the three different wavelengths, the amount of light emitted from the one or more light sources is approximately equal.

4. The phototherapy device using multiple wavelengths of light to treat the subject according to claim 1, wherein, The phototherapy device includes a handheld treatment device.

5. The phototherapy device using multiple wavelengths of light to treat the subject according to claim 1, wherein, The phototherapy device is attached to or integrated into the cap; and... The three different wavelengths of light are directed to the scalp of the subject to be treated.

6. The phototherapy device for a subject using light of multiple wavelengths as described in claim 1, wherein, The phototherapy device includes a phototherapy bed, and the subject to be treated is located on or inside the phototherapy bed during treatment.

7. The phototherapy device for a subject using light of multiple wavelengths as described in claim 1, wherein, The phototherapy device includes a facial treatment device; and, The three different wavelengths of light are directed onto the face of the subject to be treated.

8. The phototherapy device for a subject using light of multiple wavelengths as described in claim 1, wherein, The phototherapy device includes a phototherapy sauna, and the subject to be treated is located inside the phototherapy sauna during treatment.

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