Dual-End Multifunctional Laser Device for Small and Large Area Therapy
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing low energy photonic laser devices are limited in their ability to treat both small and large areas simultaneously and require separate devices for different therapies, such as laser, electric pulse, and heat therapy, which increases costs and reduces efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A multifunctional therapeutic device with dual ends, each capable of providing low energy photonic laser, electric pulse, UV, and heat therapies, allowing for simultaneous or individual therapy application to small or large areas, and featuring wireless connectivity for data transfer and remote control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single low energy photonic laser device is used to treat both small and large areas, then the device complexity increases, but the versatility and adaptability improve
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into two distinct ends: a first end with a first laser source and coupling system for treating small areas, and a second end with a second laser source and coupling system for treating large areas. This segmentation allows each end to be optimized for its specific function while being integrated into a single device structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The device incorporates multiple laser sources with different coupling systems at its two ends, enabling it to perform both small area treatment (first end) and large area treatment (second end) functions within a single device, thereby achieving multi-functionality and versatility.
2Adaptability or versatility
If separate devices are used for different therapies (laser, electric pulse, heat), then the treatment precision for each therapy is maintained, but the device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The device merges multiple therapy modalities into a single integrated system: low energy photonic laser therapy from laser sources, electric pulse therapy through electrodes, UV therapy via UV LEDs, and heat therapy through heating elements. This combination allows holistic treatment while reducing the number of separate devices needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The device is designed as a multifunctional platform that can deliver different types of therapies (laser, electric pulse, UV, heat) either individually or in combination, making it a universal treatment device that replaces multiple specialized devices.
3Productivity
If a fixed operating area device is used, then the device simplicity is maintained, but the productivity and treatment efficiency decrease when covering larger areas
Solution Approach 1:
The device segments the treatment area capability into two distinct ends: the first end for small area treatment and the second end for large area treatment. This segmentation enables the device to efficiently cover both small and large treatment areas without requiring multiple separate devices, thereby improving productivity.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The device provides a cost-effective, portable, and ambidextrous solution for holistic therapy, enabling efficient treatment of various body areas with combined therapies, reducing the need for multiple devices and enhancing healing outcomes.
Implementation Method 1
a low energy photonic laser with a coupling system for each of the two sides
Implementation Method 2
Each of the two sides can also have UV light emitters for UV therapy
Implementation Method 3
heaters for heat therapy
Implementation Method 4
electrodes for electric pulse therapy
Data Source
AI summary
A multifunctional therapeutic device for providing therapy to human body is disclosed. The device incorporates means for any one or combination of different therapies, namely electric pulse therapy, UV therapy, Low energy laser therapy, and heat therapy, that can be operated individually or simultaneously as per requirement. The device is double ended with each end incorporating capability to impart each of the therapies either individually or in combination. One end is configured for therapy to a smaller area, and the other end configured to provide therapy to a larger area of human body. Two identical laser devices are used along with converging and diverging coupling systems to focus laser to a smaller or larger area. Device includes a single display that rotates the displayed data depending on which side is being used; and includes a hand wheel for adjusting intensity of therapy that allows ambidextrous application.