Eyelid-Interposed Radiation Module for Light Therapy
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional systems delivering electromagnetic radiation for light therapy to the eye of a sleeping subject face challenges due to the eyelid blocking or absorbing significant radiation, requiring high intensity to be effective, which is inefficient.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a radiation introduction module that rests between the eyeball and eyelid, delivering electromagnetic radiation underneath the eyelid, and a processor controlling the radiation to impact melatonin and serotonin levels, using a light therapy algorithm to optimize wavelength, intensity, and timing for therapeutic benefits.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If electromagnetic radiation is delivered at high intensity through the eyelid, then therapeutic effectiveness is improved, but energy efficiency deteriorates due to blocking and absorption by the eyelid
Solution Approach 1:
The radiation introduction module is extracted from the conventional external positioning and placed directly between the eyeball and eyelid, specifically positioning the radiation source in close proximity to the eyeball to deliver radiation directly through the eyelid with minimal loss
Solution Approach 2:
The system applies local quality by concentrating electromagnetic radiation delivery at the specific location of the eyeball through the eyelid, using a radiation introduction module that can be positioned precisely where needed to optimize radiation delivery while minimizing overall energy consumption
2Reliability
If electromagnetic radiation is delivered at high intensity to overcome eyelid absorption, then light therapy effectiveness is improved, but disruption to the sleeping subject worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The radiation introduction module delivers electromagnetic radiation locally and directly to the eyeball through the eyelid, concentrating the therapeutic effect at the target site while minimizing the need for high overall intensity that would cause disruption to the sleeping subject
Solution Approach 2:
The radiation introduction module acts as an intermediary device that facilitates radiation delivery through the eyelid, enabling effective treatment at lower intensities by improving the coupling between the radiation source and the eyeball
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
This approach allows for efficient delivery of therapeutically effective electromagnetic radiation to the eyeball, reducing the intensity needed and minimizing disruption to the subject, while effectively impacting melatonin and serotonin levels for treating disorders like seasonal affective disorder and Circadian rhythm disruption.
Implementation Method 1
The eyelid of the subject will block and/or absorb much of the electromagnetic radiation within the predetermined wavelength
Data Source
AI summary
Light therapy is provided to a subject using a system and/or method. The light therapy includes the administration of electromagnetic radiation to the eyeball of the subject underneath the eyelid of the subject while the eyelid of the subject is closed (e.g., as the subject sleeps). The light therapy algorithm may be designed to impact melatonin and/or serotonin levels within the body of the subject in a therapeutically beneficial manner. For example, the light therapy algorithm may be designed to impact melatonin and/or serotonin levels to treat one or more of a sleep and/or mood disorder (e.g., seasonal affective disorder, non-seasonal depression, Circadian rhythm disruption), or other disorders treatable with control over melatonin and/or serotonin levels in the body.