Portable and foldable light therapy device

Abstract

The present invention relates to a portable and foldable lighting therapy device comprising: a stand body unit; a rotary arm connected to the stand body unit so as allow rotation from one side thereof; and a functional light source unit (130), connected to one side of the rotary arm, for emitting one or more beams of light for light therapy, wherein the functional light source unit can be detached from the rotary arm.

Description

Portable, foldable lighting therapy device

[0001] The present invention relates to a portable foldable lighting therapy device, and more specifically, to a portable foldable lighting therapy device including a functional LED irradiation module having a foldable structure that can be folded or unfolded while mounted on a stand, and which can be used while carrying the functional LED irradiation module after separating it from the stand when necessary.

[0002]

[0003] In general, phototherapy for the treatment of skin diseases is a photomedical technology that uses the principle of promoting biochemical reactions within the skin by irradiating the skin with functional light using various light sources such as sunlight, lasers, fluorescent lights, and ultraviolet lamps, thereby treating damaged skin through selective regeneration or destruction of skin tissue.

[0004] In particular, unlike high-power lasers, LED light sources can be irradiated to a wide area of ​​disease with appropriate light output, and skin treatment technology using LED light sources induces a photo-biochemical reaction between skin cells by irradiating the LED light source similar to the principle in which sunlight is converted into plant cells through chlorophyll in plants.

[0005] Phototherapy using these LED light sources is based on the fact that photons from the LED light source are absorbed by chromospheres or photoreceptors within cellular tissues, stimulating cellular metabolic activity. Light absorbed by cells increases ROS and ATP synthesis within the tissues, while cells exposed to red and near-infrared light release nitric oxide (NO). Light of a selected wavelength, at an appropriate time and frequency, is absorbed by photoreceptors such as cytochrome coxidase within the cells, which photolyzes inhibitory NO, stimulating enzyme activation and promoting mitochondrial metabolism and ATP production. This in turn triggers proteins such as hemoglobin and myoglobin to release additional NO, leading to a cascade of intracellular biochemical reactions.

[0006] Meanwhile, conventional devices utilizing these LED light sources have been developed and utilized in the form of masks that cover the wearer's face. These conventional LED mask devices, while worn on the face, irradiate light to enhance irradiance efficiency. However, their complex structure and large size make them difficult to carry, making them difficult to easily remove and use anywhere.

[0007] In addition, conventional LED mask devices can only function as skin beauty devices, and have limitations in that they cannot be used for anything other than skin beauty devices.

[0008]

[0009] The present invention is intended to solve the above-mentioned problems, and provides a portable, foldable lighting therapy device having a foldable structure that can be folded or unfolded while mounted on a stand, and which can be used while carrying the functional LED irradiation module after being separated from the stand when necessary, thereby increasing portability and convenience.

[0010]

[0011] A portable, foldable lighting therapy device (100) according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a stand body (110), a rotating arm (120) that is connected to one side of the stand body (110) so as to be rotatable, and a functional light source (130) that is connected to one side of the rotating arm (120) and irradiates one or more lights for performing lighting therapy, and the functional light source (130) may be provided so as to be detachable from the rotating arm (120).

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the stand body (110) may include a base body (111) that is mounted on a floor surface and supports the rotating arm (120), a lower support body (112) that is erected above the base body (111) and is provided to be rotatable in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction about a connection area with the base body (111) as an axis, and an upper support body (113) that is erected above the lower support body (112) and has a predetermined length.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a power terminal (111-1) for electrically connecting a power cable extended from an external power supply source may be disposed on the base body (111), so that power applied through the power terminal (111-1) is supplied to the functional light source unit (130) through the rotary arm (120), and a power switch (112-1) for controlling on / off the power supply status of the power supplied to the functional light source unit (130) through the rotary arm (120) may be disposed on the lower support body (112).

[0014] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the pivot arm (120) is connected to the upper side of the upper support body (113) by a pivot axis, and the end portion thereof is rotated up and down based on the pivot axis to adjust the angle, but can be provided so that the angle can be maintained in a state where the angle adjustment is completed.

[0015] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a power supply module (121) for supplying power supplied from the power terminal (111-1) of the base body (111) to the functional light source unit (130) may be arranged on one end surface of the rotary arm (120).

[0016] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the power supply module (121) can supply power to the functional light source unit (130) through connection with the functional light source unit (130).

[0017] According to one embodiment of the present invention, when the functional light source unit (130) is connected and fixed to the power supply module (121) while the power switch (112-1) is in the on state, power can be automatically supplied to the functional light source unit (130).

[0018] According to one embodiment of the present invention, an operation switch (122) for controlling the illuminance or color temperature of the functional light source unit (130) that is closely fixed to the power supply module (121) may be arranged on one end surface of the rotary arm (120).

[0019] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the functional light source unit (130) may include a connecting body (131) having one side electrically connected to the power supply module (121), a folding light source module (132) connected to the connecting body (131) and irradiating LED light toward the user's facial skin, and a battery module (133) provided within the connecting body (132) and supplying power to the folding light source module (132) when the connecting body (131) is separated from the power supply module (121).

[0020] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the battery module (133) can be automatically charged when the connecting body (131) is connected to the power supply module (121).

[0021] According to one embodiment of the present invention, an operation switch (131-1) for controlling the illuminance or color temperature of the functional light source unit (130) may be arranged on one side of the connecting body (131).

[0022] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the folding light source module (132) includes a housing (132-1) that unfolds or folds with a hinge axis extended from the connecting body (131) as a central axis, a planar irradiation unit (132-2) that is disposed on an inner surface of the housing (132-1) and includes a plurality of functional LED light sources (132-2a) that irradiate LED light of different wavelengths onto the user's facial skin, and the planar irradiation unit (132-2) can receive power from the battery module (133) when the connecting body (131) is separated from the power supply module (121).

[0023] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the folding light source module (132) further includes a camera device (132-3) for photographing the skin condition before and after LED light irradiation through the flat irradiation unit (132-2) and an eye tracking sensor (132-4) for detecting eye movements of the user, and based on the photographed data captured through the camera device (132-3), the skin condition of the user is identified, and the identification result is transmitted to a connected user terminal to be displayed through an application running on the user terminal, or the operating state of the flat irradiation unit (132-2) can be controlled based on the eye movements of the user detected through the eye tracking sensor (132-4).

[0024] According to one embodiment of the present invention, an edge irradiation unit (132-5) that irradiates mood light when the housing (132-1) is folded is provided on at least one of the outer surfaces of the housing (132-1), and the edge irradiation unit (132-5) can be operated independently from the flat irradiation unit (132-2).

[0025] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a magnetic sensor for detecting the open or closed state of the housing (132-1) is arranged on the inner surface of the housing (132-1), and when an operation signal is applied through the operation switch (131-1) in the closed state of the housing (132-1), mood light can be applied through the edge irradiation unit (132-5), and when an operation signal is applied through the operation switch (131-1) in the open state of the housing (132-1), the LED light can be applied through the flat irradiation unit (132-2).

[0026]

[0027] According to the present invention, it has a foldable structure that can be folded or unfolded while mounted on a stand, and has the advantage of increasing portability and convenience by allowing the functional LED irradiation module to be separated from the stand and used while carrying it when necessary.

[0028] In addition, according to the present invention, it has the advantage of being able to perform various functions such as a reading light in addition to the simple purpose of beauty care by emitting a soft mood light through the external ambient light without being unfolded while mounted on a stand.

[0029] In addition, according to the present invention, by irradiating various LED lights having different wavelengths, it has the advantage of being able to provide various skin care effects according to wavelength.

[0030]

[0031] FIG. 1 is a drawing showing the overall configuration of a portable foldable lighting therapy device (100) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 2 is a drawing showing the configuration of the stand body (110) in more detail.

[0033] Figure 3 is a drawing showing the base body (111) and the lower support body (112) in more detail.

[0034] Figure 4 is a drawing showing the connection relationship between the upper support body (113) and the rotating arm (120) in more detail.

[0035] Figure 5 is a drawing showing the configuration of the rotary rock (120) in more detail.

[0036] Figure 6 is a drawing showing the configuration of the functional light source unit (130) in more detail.

[0037] Figure 7 is a drawing showing a state in which a functional light source (130) is connected or separated from a rotating arm (120).

[0038] Figure 8 is a drawing showing an operation switch (131-1) provided in a connecting body (131).

[0039] Figure 9 is a drawing showing the configuration of a folding light source module (132) in more detail.

[0040] Figure 10 is a drawing showing a state in which the housing (132-1) is unfolded or folded while the functional light source (130) is connected to the rotary arm (120).

[0041] Figure 11 is a drawing showing a state in which mood light is irradiated through an edge irradiation unit (132-5) in a folded state of the housing (132-1) and the reading light functions as a reading light.

[0042] FIG. 12 is a drawing showing an example of a portable, foldable lighting therapy device (100) according to the present invention being used in various ways by a user.

[0043]

[0044] Hereinafter, specific details for implementing the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. However, in the following description, specific descriptions of widely known functions or configurations will be omitted if they may unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present invention.

[0045] In the attached drawings, identical or corresponding components are assigned the same reference numerals. Furthermore, in the description of the embodiments below, duplicate descriptions of identical or corresponding components may be omitted. However, even if a description of a component is omitted, it is not intended that such component is not included in any embodiment.

[0046] The advantages and features of the disclosed embodiments, and the methods for achieving them, will become clearer with reference to the embodiments described below together with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but can be implemented in various different forms, and these embodiments are provided only to make the present invention complete and to fully inform those skilled in the art of the scope of the present invention.

[0047] The terms used in this specification will be briefly explained, followed by a detailed description of the disclosed embodiments. The terms used in this specification have been selected from widely used, current terms, taking into account the functions of the present invention. However, these terms may vary depending on the intentions of engineers working in the relevant fields, precedents, the emergence of new technologies, etc. Furthermore, in certain cases, terms may be arbitrarily selected by the applicant, and in such cases, their meanings will be described in detail in the relevant description of the invention. Therefore, the terms used in this invention should be defined based on their meanings and the overall content of the present invention, rather than simply their names.

[0048] In this specification, singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, plural expressions include singular expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. When a part of the specification is said to include a component, this does not exclude other components, but rather implies that other components may be included, unless otherwise specifically stated.

[0049] Also, the term 'module' or 'part' used in the specification means a software or hardware component, and the 'module' or 'part' performs certain roles. However, the 'module' or 'part' is not limited to software or hardware. The 'module' or 'part' may be configured to reside on an addressable storage medium, and may be configured to execute one or more processors. Thus, as an example, the 'module' or 'part' may include at least one of components such as software components, object-oriented software components, class components, and task components, processes, functions, attributes, procedures, subroutines, segments of program code, drivers, firmware, microcode, circuits, data, databases, data structures, tables, arrays, or variables. The functionality provided within the components and 'modules' or 'parts' may be combined into a smaller number of components and 'modules' or 'parts', or further separated into additional components and 'modules' or 'parts'.

[0050]

[0051] FIG. 1 is a drawing showing the overall configuration of a portable foldable lighting therapy device (100) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0052] Referring to FIG. 1, a portable foldable lighting therapy device (100) according to one embodiment of the present invention may largely include a stand body (110), a rotating arm (120) connected to the stand body (110), and a functional light source (130) detachably connected from the rotating arm (120).

[0053] First, the stand body (110) serves to support the rotating arm (120) and the functional light source (130) so that they do not fall over. This stand body (110) can receive power from an external source and supply it to the functional light source (130). This will be examined in more detail as follows.

[0054] Figure 2 is a drawing showing the configuration of the stand body (110) in more detail, and Figure 3 is a drawing showing the base body (111) and the lower support body (112) in more detail.

[0055] Looking at FIGS. 2 and 3, the stand body (110) may include a hexahedral base body (111) that can be placed on a desk or a dressing table, a lower support body (112) that stands upright from the upper side of the base body (111), and an upper support body (113) that stands upright from the lower support body (112) and to which a rotating arm (120) described later is connected.

[0056] The base body (111) firmly supports the mounting surface to prevent the lower support body (112) and the upper support body (113) from falling over when placed on a desk or a dressing table. A power terminal (111-1) may be placed on one side of the stand body (111) to electrically connect a power cable extended from an external power supply source (e.g., an outlet terminal or a USB terminal). The power terminal (111-1) may be a USB-B type or a USB-C type terminal. In addition, in one embodiment, a push-pull type terminal cover (not shown) may be placed on the power terminal (111-1) of the stand body (111) to protect the terminal pins in the power terminal (111-1) from external foreign substances or dust. The position of the power terminal (111-1) is not limited, and in one embodiment, a plurality of power terminals (111-1) may be placed. In this case, one power terminal (111-1) may serve as an input terminal that receives power from an external power supply, and the other may serve as an output terminal that charges a user terminal (e.g., a smartphone, tablet PC, smart watch, laptop, etc.) via a separate power cable.

[0057] In one embodiment, each corner of the base body (111) is rounded to prevent sharp edges, thereby preventing the user from being injured by the edges when using in a dark environment. In addition, since the base body (111) has a certain amount of weight on its own, even if the functional light source unit (130) is connected to the rotating arm (120) described below, the center of gravity does not shift upward, and the device is prevented from being tilted or tilted in one direction.

[0058] The lower support body (112) may be connected to be upright in an upward direction from the upper side of the base body (111). At this time, the lower support body (112) may be provided so as to be able to rotate in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction, rather than being fixed on the base body (111). More specifically, the lower support body (112) may be upright in an upward direction from the upper side of the base body (111), but may be connected to the base body (111) through a rotational joint (not shown). The rotational joint refers to a connecting means that allows the lower support body (112) to freely rotate in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction on the base body (111). At this time, the lower support body (112) may not rotate without any obstruction, but may be freely rotated, and the position may be fixed by being locked at the corresponding position after the rotation is completed. Accordingly, the user can freely adjust the irradiation direction of the functional light source unit (130) described later by turning the lower support body (112) clockwise or counterclockwise. An upper support body (113) can be placed above the lower support body (112).

[0059] In one embodiment, a power switch (112-1) for controlling the on / off state of the power supply to the functional light source unit (130) described later may be disposed on one side of the lower support body (112). The power switch (112-1) may be disposed anywhere on one side of the lower support body (112). The power switch (112-1) may allow power supplied internally through the power terminal (111-1) disposed on the base body (111) to be supplied to the power supply module (121) provided at the end of the rotary arm (120), or may block the supplied power. For example, when the power switch (112-1) is operated in the on state (turned on state), power supplied internally through the power terminal (111-1) may be supplied to the power supply module (121) through the rotary arm (120). In this case, if the functional light source unit (130) is connected to the power supply module (121), the functional light source unit (130) may be operated to irradiate functional LED light, or the battery provided within the functional light source unit (130) may be charged. Meanwhile, it should be noted that the length (height) and thickness (width) of the lower support body (112) are not limited.

[0060] Meanwhile, the power switch (112-1) may be a push-type switch that is inserted or pulled out, or a touch-type switch that responds to the user's touch.

[0061] The upper support body (113) may be upright in an upward direction from the upper side of the lower support body (112) and may have a predetermined length. At this time, the length of the upper support body (113) may be formed to correspond to the length of the rotation arm (120) described later. The upper support body (113) may basically serve as a support for the rotation of the rotation arm (120) described later, and may additionally serve to form a height so that the functional light source unit (130) can be positioned above the user's face. In addition, the functional light source unit (130) may be provided with an edge irradiation unit on one or more side surfaces so that it can irradiate a soft mood light through the side surfaces. At this time, the edge irradiation unit may mean a type of ambient light that is formed long along the height direction on the side surfaces of the upper support body (113). This edge irradiator can function as a mood light or a reading light, and the on / off operation of the edge irradiator can be controlled through the power switch (112-1) discussed above. For example, when a user presses or touches the power switch (112-1) once, power can be supplied to the power supply module (121) of the rotary arm (120) described later, and when the user quickly touches the power switch (112-1) twice or touches or presses the power switch (112-1) for more than 2 seconds, the LED of the edge irradiator arranged on the side of the upper support body (113) is activated, and the LED light is irradiated, performing a soft mood light or reading light function.

[0062] Meanwhile, in one embodiment, a pivot arm (120) having the same length as or slightly shorter than the upper support body (113) may be connected to the upper side of the upper support body (113) as a pivot axis. This will be examined in more detail as follows.

[0063]

[0064] Figure 4 is a drawing showing the connection relationship between the upper support body (113) and the rotating arm (120) in more detail.

[0065] Referring to Fig. 4, the pivot arm (120) can be placed in close contact with the side of the upper support body (113) while being connected to the upper side of the upper support body (113) by a pivot axis. In this state, a pivot axis is provided on the upper inner side of the upper support body (113) and the upper inner side of the pivot arm (120), that is, on the sides where the upper support body (113) and the pivot arm (120) face each other. Using the pivot axis as the rotation axis, the angle of the pivot arm (120) can be adjusted as the end of the pivot arm (120) rotates up and down. At this time, the pivot axis connecting the pivot arm (120) and the upper support body (113) to each other can be locked at the corresponding position after the angle adjustment is completed so that the corresponding angle of the pivot arm (120) can be maintained. Accordingly, the user can freely adjust the vertical irradiation angle of the functional light source unit (130) connected to the end of the rotating arm (120) by rotating the rotating arm (120) to a desired angle. Meanwhile, the rotating arm (120) will be examined in more detail as follows.

[0066]

[0067] Figure 5 is a drawing showing the configuration of the rotary rock (120) in more detail.

[0068] Referring to Fig. 5, as previously described, the rotating arm (120) may be connected to the upper support body (113) through a rotating shaft on one side, and a functional light source (130) may be connected to one end of the rotating arm. In addition, in one embodiment, an edge irradiation unit identical to the edge irradiation unit provided on the upper support body (113) may be provided on the side of the rotating arm (120). The edge irradiation unit formed on the side of the rotating arm (120) may irradiate a soft mood light through the side, and may refer to a type of ambient light formed long along the height direction on the side of the rotating arm (120). This edge irradiation unit may function as a mood light or a reading light by irradiating a soft LED light in a downward direction when the rotating arm (120) is rotated and the end of the rotating arm (120) is adjusted to face upward. Additionally, the edge investigation part of this rotary rock (120) can also be controlled for on / off operation through a power switch (112-1).

[0069] For example, when a user presses or touches the power switch (112-1) once, power can be supplied to the power supply module (121) of the rotary arm (120), and when the user quickly touches the power switch (112-1) three times or presses or touches the power switch (112-1) for more than 5 seconds, the LED of the edge irradiation unit arranged on the side of the rotary arm (120) is activated, and the LED light is irradiated, thereby performing a soft mood light or reading light function. In particular, since the edge irradiation unit of the rotary arm (120) is formed to be as long as the length of the rotary arm (120), it can function as a mood light or reading light that illuminates a wider area.

[0070] In addition, a power supply module (121) for supplying power supplied from the power terminal (111-1) of the base body (111) to the functional light source unit (130) may be arranged on one end surface of the rotary arm (120). More specifically, the power supply module (121) is arranged on one end surface of the rotary arm (120) and serves to supply power supplied from the power terminal (111-1) to the functional light source unit (130) according to the operating state of the power switch (112-1). This power supply module (121) may supply power to the functional light source unit (130) through a contact method using physical terminal pin contact or a wireless power supply method so as to supply power to the functional light source unit (130) through a connection with the functional light source unit (130). In the present invention, an example of supplying power to the functional light source unit (130) through a wireless power supply method will be described.

[0071] The power supply module (121) may refer to a type of wireless power supply device. At this time, in order to supply wireless power, the functional light source unit (130) needs to be fixed without falling down while in close contact with the end of the rotary arm (120). To this end, the power supply module (121) may include a magnetic body (not shown) that can fix the functional light source unit (130) in close contact with the end of the rotary arm (120). The magnetic body pulls the functional light source unit (130) through magnetic force when the functional light source unit (130) is adjacent to the end of the rotary arm (120), thereby allowing the functional light source unit (130) to be fixed in close contact with the end of the rotary arm (120). In this case, the magnetic force of the magnetic body may have sufficient strength to pull the functional light source unit (130) and fix it without falling down. In addition, in one embodiment, the magnetic force of the magnetic body may be designed so as not to affect the electrical operation of the functional light source unit (130) at all. In addition, in one embodiment, when the functional light source unit (130) is tightly fixed to the end of the rotating arm (120) by the magnetic force of the magnetic body, when the user adjusts the angle of the functional light source unit (130), since the magnetic force of the magnetic body sufficiently supports the load of the functional light source unit (130), even if the angle of the functional light source unit (130) is adjusted, the functional light source unit (130) can maintain its position without being rotated by the load.

[0072] Since the power supply module (121) is in a state where power is constantly flowing when the power switch (112-1) is turned on, when the functional light source unit (130) is brought into close contact with the power supply module (121) in this state, power can be automatically supplied to the functional light source unit (130).

[0073] Meanwhile, an operation switch (122) for controlling the illuminance or color temperature of the functional light source unit (130) may be placed on one side of the end of the rotary arm (120), more specifically, on an area adjacent to the area where the functional light source unit (130) is tightly fixed. The operation switch (122) may be configured with a light control switch for controlling the illuminance of the functional light source unit (130) and a color temperature control switch for controlling the color temperature of the LED light irradiated through the functional light source unit (130). At this time, the illuminance control switch and the color temperature control switch may be applied as a push-type switch of an inlet or outlet type, or a touch-type switch that responds to the user's touch. In addition, in one embodiment, the illuminance control switch and the color temperature control switch may also be operated through a dedicated application provided to and executed on the user terminal. For example, when a user performs brightness control or color temperature control through a dedicated application running on his / her user terminal, the brightness or color temperature of the functional light source (130) can be adjusted accordingly.

[0074]

[0075] The functional light source unit (130) can basically function as a functional LED light irradiator for performing lighting therapy on its own, and in some cases, it can also function as a functional LED light irradiator while connected to one side of the rotary arm (120). The functional light source unit (130) will be examined in more detail as follows.

[0076] FIG. 6 is a drawing showing the configuration of the functional light source unit (130) in more detail, and FIG. 7 is a drawing showing a state in which the functional light source unit (130) is connected or separated from the rotary arm (120).

[0077] Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, the functional light source unit (130) may include a connecting body (131) having one side electrically connected to a power supply module (121), a folding light source module (132) connected to the connecting body (131) and irradiating LED light toward the user's facial skin, and a battery module (133) provided within the connecting body (132) and for supplying power to the folding light source module (132) when the connecting body (131) is separated from the power supply module (121).

[0078] The connecting body (131) can serve to stably fix the functional light source unit (130) itself to the power supply module (121) provided on one side of the rotary arm (120) and at the same time receive power supplied from the power supply module (121). A hinge axis corresponding to the length of the folding light source module (132) described later can be arranged in the outer direction of the connecting body (131). The hinge axis is arranged to penetrate the center of the folding light source module (132), so that the folding light source module (132) can be opened or folded like a book based on the hinge axis. At this time, the operation of opening or folding the folding light source module (132) can basically be performed manually through a user operation. However, in one embodiment, the folding light source module (132) can be automatically opened or folded upon a user touch, rather than manually. In this case, a separate driving motor (not shown) that can automatically unfold or fold the folding light source module (132) and a gear configuration connected to the driving motor may be provided within the connecting body (131).

[0079] Additionally, in one embodiment, the connecting body (131) may be made of a metal material so that it can be tightly fixed by the magnetic force of a magnetic body provided within the power supply module (121). Furthermore, in one embodiment, another magnetic body having an opposite polarity to the magnetic body may be provided within the connecting body (131). In this case, the connecting body (131) can be more firmly fixed to the pivot arm (120).

[0080] In addition, in one embodiment, an operation switch (131-1) for controlling the illuminance or color temperature of a flat irradiation unit (132-2) or an edge irradiation unit (132-5) in a folding light source module (132) described later may be arranged on one side of the connecting body (131). This is as follows.

[0081] Figure 8 is a drawing showing an operation switch (131-1) provided in a connecting body (131).

[0082] Referring to Fig. 8, the operation switch (131-1) may be a push-type switch that is inserted or pulled out, or a touch-type switch that responds to the user's touch. In addition, in one embodiment, the operation switch (131-1) may be operated through a dedicated application that is provided to the user terminal and executed on the user terminal. For example, when the user performs illuminance control or color temperature control of the flat irradiation unit (132-2) or the edge irradiation unit (132-5) through a dedicated application executed on his or her user terminal, the illuminance or color temperature of the flat irradiation unit (132-2) or the edge irradiation unit (132-5) may be adjusted accordingly.

[0083] The folding light source module (132) has a structure that unfolds or folds left and right, with the hinge axis of the previously discussed connecting body (131) as its central axis. The interior of the folding light source module (132) can serve to irradiate functional LED light toward the user's facial skin. This will be examined in more detail as follows.

[0084] Fig. 9 is a drawing showing the configuration of a folding light source module (132) in more detail, and Fig. 10 is a drawing showing a state in which the housing (132-1) is unfolded or folded while the functional light source unit (130) is connected to the rotating arm (120).

[0085] Referring to FIGS. 9 and 10, the folding light source module (132) may include a housing (132-1) that unfolds or folds with a hinge axis extending from a connecting body (131) as a central axis, and a flat irradiation unit (132-2) that is arranged on the inner surface of the housing (132-1) and includes a plurality of functional LED light sources (132-2a) that irradiate LED light of different wavelengths onto the user's facial skin.

[0086] The housing (132-1) has an internal space formed therein so that a flat irradiation unit (132-2) and an edge irradiation unit (132-5) can be accommodated therein. The housing (132-1) has a structure in which the left and right sides can be unfolded or folded with the hinge axis at the center as the central axis. With the housing (132-1) in a folded state as the standard, a pair of flat irradiation units (132-2) including a plurality of functional LED light sources (132-2a) that irradiate LED light of different wavelengths onto the user's facial skin can be arranged to face each other on the inner surface of the housing (132-1). The pair of flat irradiation units (132-2) arranged to face each other can mean an LED module in which a plurality of functional LED light sources (132-2a) that can irradiate LED light of various wavelengths are mounted.

[0087] This flat irradiation unit (132-2) is electrically connected to the battery module (133) in the connecting body (131), and can irradiate functional LED light through power supply of the battery module (133). At this time, in the case of a plurality of functional LED light sources (132-2a), the biochemical effect depends on various variables such as the wavelength of the light source, irradiation amount, intensity, irradiation time, and light irradiation method (continuous light or pulsed light). In addition, in the case of a plurality of functional LED light sources (132-2a), it can be provided to have a plurality of different wavelengths. Different wavelengths cause different biochemical reactions in cell tissues. This is because long-wavelength light penetrates deep into cells. Depending on the type of cell tissue, light with a wavelength of 400 nm usually has a penetration depth of less than 1 mm, and light with a wavelength of 514 nm usually has a penetration depth of 0.5 to 2 mm. Additionally, light with a wavelength of 630 nm has a penetration depth of 1 to 6 mm, while light with a wavelength of 700 to 900 nm can penetrate even deeper. Each of these cells and tissues may have unique light absorption characteristics.

[0088] That is, it means absorbing only light of a specific wavelength. Generally, red light is used to activate sebaceous glands in the deep layer of the skin, and blue light can be used to regulate the surface condition of the skin by activating keratin in the epidermis using a PDT cushion. At this time, in order to apply phototherapy using multiple functional LED light sources (132-2a), light of a wavelength with a very deep penetration depth can be effective. For example, light of a wavelength of 660 nm with a penetration depth of 2.3 mm can be effective from fibroblasts to the reticular dermis. In addition, the functional LED light can have a wavelength band that can be well absorbed by molecular chromatophores or photoreceptors.

[0089] Meanwhile, the state in which LED light of various wavelengths is irradiated in the flat irradiation section (132-2) is as follows.

[0090] The flat irradiation unit (132-2) can irradiate functional LED light having different wavelengths, such as red light, blue light, and purple light, from multiple functional LED light sources (132-2a). Accordingly, since functional LED light having various wavelengths can be irradiated to the user's skin from multiple functional LED light sources (132-2a) according to the settings, it can be the most suitable skin care suitable for the user's skin characteristics.

[0091] Based on the unfolded state of the folding light source module (132), a camera device (132-3) for photographing the skin condition before and after LED light irradiation through the flat irradiation unit (132-2) and an eye tracking sensor (132-4) for detecting the user's eye movements can be placed on the inside of the folding light source module (132).

[0092] The camera device (132-3) can capture images of the user's skin condition before and after irradiating the LED light through the flat irradiator (132-2). The before-and-after comparison photos or images captured by the camera device (132-3) can be transmitted to the user terminal. This allows the user to visually check the skin condition before and after irradiating the LED light through their user terminal.

[0093] In addition, the eye tracking sensor (132-4) can detect and identify the user's eye movements (e.g., direction of movement of the pupil, position, number of blinks, blink speed, eye gestures, etc.) based on the unfolded state of the folding light source module (132). Based on the results identified through the eye tracking sensor (132-4), the folding light source module (132) can control the operating state of the flat irradiation unit (132-2). For example, when the user's eye movement is being tracked through the eye tracking sensor (132-4), if the user looks at the eye tracking sensor (132-4) for a preset period of time (e.g., 2 seconds or more), the folding light source module (132) may recognize this as a specific condition for lowering the illuminance of the plurality of functional LED light sources (132-2a), and may operate to lower the illuminance of the plurality of functional LED light sources (132-2a) of the flat irradiation unit (132-2).

[0094] Alternatively, for example, if a user looks at the eye tracking sensor (132-4) for a preset period of time (e.g., 5 seconds or more), the folding light source module (132) may recognize this as a specific condition for turning off the plurality of functional LED light sources (132-2a), and may be operated to turn off the plurality of functional LED light sources (132-2a) of the flat irradiation unit (132-2).

[0095] Alternatively, for example, if the user blinks continuously more than a preset number of times (e.g., three times), the folding light source module (132) may recognize this as a specific condition for changing the color temperature of the plurality of functional LED light sources (132-2a), and may be operated to change the color temperature of the plurality of functional LED light sources (132-2a) of the flat irradiation unit (132-2) to a different color. In addition, in one embodiment, the control operation of the plurality of functional LED light sources (132-2a) may also be controlled through a dedicated application operation running on the user terminal.

[0096] In addition, an edge irradiation unit (132-5) may be arranged on the outer surface of the housing (132-1) so that the housing (132-1) can function as a mood light or reading light by irradiating mood light even when the housing (132-1) is folded. This will be discussed as follows.

[0097] Figure 11 is a drawing showing a state in which mood light is irradiated through an edge irradiation unit (132-5) in a folded state of the housing (132-1) and the reading light functions as a reading light.

[0098] Referring to Fig. 11, the edge irradiation unit (132-5) can be arranged in the longitudinal direction of the outer surface of the housing (132-1) based on the state in which the housing (132-1) is folded. At this time, the width of the edge irradiation unit (132-5) can be formed to correspond to the width of the housing (13-2). Unlike the flat irradiation unit (132-2), the edge irradiation unit (132-5) can serve to irradiate a soft mood light through the side. This edge irradiation unit (132-5) can mean a type of ambient light. This edge irradiation unit (132-5) can serve as a mood light or a reading light, and the on / off operation of the edge irradiation unit (132-5) can be controlled through the operation switch (131-1) arranged on one side of the connecting body (131) described above. For example, when a user presses or touches the operation switch (131-1) once, the LED of the edge irradiation unit (132-5) is activated, and LED light is irradiated to perform a soft mood light or reading light function. At this time, in the case of the operation switch (131-1), a light detection sensor (not shown) may be placed inside the housing (132-1) to detect the folding state of the housing (132-1) so that the switch can be operated when the housing (132-1) is folded. Alternatively, when the housing (132-1) is folded, a signal according to the folding may be generated so that the folding state of the housing (132-1) may be detected.

[0099] In addition, in one embodiment, a magnetic sensor for detecting the open or closed state of the housing (132-1) may be placed on the inner surface of the housing (132-1). The magnetic sensor is a sensor for detecting whether the housing (132-1) is open or closed. If the housing (132-1) is closed, the magnetic sensor generates a closed signal, and if the housing (132-1) is open, the magnetic sensor generates an open signal.

[0100] At this time, when the user operates the operation switch (131-1) in a closed state and an on-operation signal is applied, the flat irradiation unit (132-2) does not operate and mood light is applied through the edge irradiation unit (132-5). Conversely, when the user operates the operation switch (131-1) in an open state and an on-operation signal is applied, the edge irradiation unit (132-5) does not operate and LED light is applied through the flat irradiation unit (132-2).

[0101]

[0102] Next, we will look at various examples of how users utilize the portable, foldable lighting therapy device (100) according to the present invention.

[0103] FIG. 12 is a drawing showing an example of a portable, foldable lighting therapy device (100) according to the present invention being used in various ways by a user.

[0104] Figure 12(a) is an example showing a state in which the flat irradiation unit (132-2) of the functional light source unit (130) is positioned so that it faces the front of the user's face while the user is comfortably lying down. In this case, functional LED light can be focused on the user's facial skin through the flat irradiation unit (132-2).

[0105] Fig. 12(b) is an example showing a state in which the flat irradiation part (132-2) of the functional light source part (130) is positioned so that it faces the front of the user's face from above the user's head while the user is sitting on a sofa or chair. In this case, the functional LED light can be focused on the user's facial skin as well as the scalp through the flat irradiation part (132-2).

[0106] FIG. 12(c) is an embodiment showing a state in which the flat irradiation unit (132-2) of the functional light source unit (130) is positioned so that the user is sitting on a chair and faces the front of the face from above the user's head, thereby irradiating functional LED light onto the user's facial skin, while at the same time, a soft mood light is irradiated through the edge irradiation unit provided on one side of the rotating arm (120). In this case, the portable, foldable lighting therapy device (100) according to the present invention can perform both a skin beauty function and a reading light function.

[0107] Fig. 12(d) is an embodiment showing a state in which, contrary to Fig. 12(c), the housing (132-1) is not unfolded while the user is sitting on a chair, and a soft mood light is irradiated downward through the edge irradiation unit positioned on the side (lower side in the drawing) of the rotating arm (120). In this case, the portable foldable lighting therapy device (100) according to the present invention can perform a reading light function. In addition, in the state of Fig. 12(e), the color temperature of the edge irradiation unit can be changed through user operation as in Fig. 12(e).

[0108]

[0109] While the present invention has been described in connection with certain embodiments herein, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. Furthermore, such modifications and variations should be considered to fall within the scope of the claims appended hereto.

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[0111] [Explanation of symbols]

[0112] 100: Portable, foldable lighting therapy device

[0113] 110: Stand body

[0114] 111: Base body

[0115] 111-1: Power terminal

[0116] 112: Lower support body

[0117] 112-1: Power switch

[0118] 113: Upper support body

[0119] 120: Hoedongam

[0120] 121: Power supply module

[0121] 122: Control switch

[0122] 130: Functional light source

[0123] 131: Connecting body

[0124] 131-1: Operation switch

[0125] 132: Folding light source module

[0126] 132-1: Housing

[0127] 132-2: Plane Survey Department

[0128] 132-2a: LED light source

[0129] 132-3: Camera device

[0130] 132-4: Eye tracking sensor

[0131] 132-5: Edge Investigation Department

[0132] 133: Battery module

Claims

1. Stand body (110); A rotating arm (120) connected to one side of the above stand body (110) so as to be rotatable; and It is connected to one side of the above-mentioned rotary rock (120) and includes a functional light source unit (130) that irradiates one or more lights for performing lighting therapy; The above functional light source (130) is provided so that it can be detached from the rotating rock (120). A portable, foldable lighting therapy device.

2. In paragraph 1, The above stand body (110) is A base body (111) that is fixed on the floor surface and supports the above-mentioned rotating rock (120); A lower support body (112) that is erected on the upper side of the base body (111) and is provided so as to be able to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise about the connection area with the base body (111) as an axis; and An upper support body (113) having a predetermined length and standing upright on the upper side of the lower support body (112); A portable, foldable lighting therapy device.

3. In paragraph 2, On the above base body (111), A power terminal (111-1) is arranged for electrical connection of a power cable extended from an external power source, and power applied through the power terminal (111-1) is supplied to the functional light source (130) through the rotary arm (120). On the above lower support body (112), A power switch (112-1) is arranged to control the on / off state of the power supply of the power supplied to the functional light source (130) through the above-mentioned rotary rock (120). A portable, foldable lighting therapy device.

4. In paragraph 2, The above rotating rock (120) is The upper side of the upper support body (113) is connected to the rotation axis, and the end is rotated up and down based on the rotation axis to adjust the angle, but is provided so that the angle can be maintained in a state where the angle adjustment is completed. A portable, foldable lighting therapy device.

5. In paragraph 3, On one side of the end of the above-mentioned rotary rock (120), A power supply module (121) for supplying power supplied from the power terminal (111-1) of the base body (111) to the functional light source unit (130) is arranged; A portable, foldable lighting therapy device.

6. In paragraph 5, The above power supply module (121) Power is supplied to the functional light source unit (130) through connection with the functional light source unit (130). A portable, foldable lighting therapy device.

7. In paragraph 6, When the functional light source unit (130) is connected and fixed to the power supply module (121) while the power switch (112-1) is turned on, power is automatically supplied to the functional light source unit (130). A portable, foldable lighting therapy device.

8. In paragraph 5, On one side of the end of the above-mentioned rotary rock (120), An operation switch (122) for controlling the brightness or color temperature of the functional light source unit (130) connected and fixed to the power supply module (121) is arranged; A portable, foldable lighting therapy device.

9. In paragraph 5, The above functional light source (130) is A connecting body (131) having one side electrically connected to the power supply module (121); A folding light source module (132) connected to the above connecting body (131) and irradiating LED light toward the user's facial skin; and A battery module (133) provided within the above connecting body (132) and configured to supply power to the folding light source module (132) when the connecting body (131) is separated from the power supply module (121); A portable, foldable lighting therapy device.

10. In paragraph 9, The above battery module (133) When the above connecting body (131) is connected to the power supply module (121), charging proceeds automatically. A portable, foldable lighting therapy device.

11. In paragraph 9, On one side of the above connecting body (131), An operation switch (131-1) for controlling the brightness or color temperature of the functional light source (130) is arranged; A portable, foldable lighting therapy device.

12. In paragraph 11, The above folding light source module (132) is A housing (132-1) that unfolds or folds around a hinge axis extending from the above connecting body (131) as a central axis; A flat irradiation unit (132-2) is disposed on the inner surface of the housing (132-1) and includes a plurality of functional LED light sources (132-2a) that irradiate LED light of different wavelengths onto the user's facial skin; The above flat surface investigation unit (132-2) is When the above connecting body (131) is separated from the power supply module (121), power is supplied from the battery module (133). A portable, foldable lighting therapy device.

13. In paragraph 12, The above folding light source module (132) is A camera device (132-3) that photographs the skin condition before and after LED light irradiation through the above-mentioned flat irradiation unit (132-2); and It further includes an eye tracking sensor (132-4) that detects the user's eye movements; Based on the photographed data captured through the camera device (132-3), the user's skin condition is identified, and the identification result is transmitted to a connected user terminal to be displayed through an application running on the user terminal, or the operation state of the flat irradiation unit (132-2) is controlled based on the user's eye movement detected through the eye tracking sensor (132-4). A portable, foldable lighting therapy device.

14. In paragraph 12, On at least one of the outer surfaces of the above housing (132-1), An edge irradiation unit (132-5) for irradiating mood light in a folded state of the above housing (132-1) is provided; The above edge investigation unit (132-5) operates independently from the above flat investigation unit (132-2). A portable, foldable lighting therapy device.

15. In paragraph 14, On the inner surface of the above housing (132-1), A magnetic sensor that detects the open or closed state of the above housing (132-1) is placed; When an operation signal is applied through the operation of the operation switch (131-1) while the housing (132-1) is closed, mood light is irradiated through the edge irradiation unit (132-5). When an operation signal is applied through the operation of the operation switch (131-1) while the housing (132-1) is open, the LED light is irradiated through the flat irradiation part (132-2). A portable, foldable lighting therapy device.

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