Automated Laser Acupuncture Apparatus with Image-Guided Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing laser acupuncture devices are simple in function and structure, requiring manual operation and monitoring, which limits their popularity and utilization due to the need for specialized personnel and lacks advanced features for precise treatment.
Innovation Solution
A laser acupuncture system comprising a movable acupuncture unit with multiple laser emitters of different wavelengths, an image capturer for automatic positioning, and a control unit that analyzes images to control the laser emission, along with an infrared thermoscope for real-time temperature feedback to adjust laser output, enabling automated and precise treatment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If laser acupuncture devices use simple structure and function, then device complexity is reduced, but automation level and treatment precision deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into independent functional modules: image acquisition module, control module, laser emission module, and temperature monitoring module. Each module performs a specific function and can be controlled independently, enabling automation while maintaining manageable system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The device incorporates a feedback mechanism where the infrared thermoscope monitors temperature at the treatment site and sends signals to the control module, which automatically adjusts laser emission parameters. This closed-loop feedback system enables automatic control without requiring complex manual intervention.
2Ease of operation
If laser acupuncture devices use simple structure and function, then ease of operation is improved, but manufacturing precision and treatment accuracy deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The device performs preliminary actions by automatically capturing images of the treatment area, analyzing the images to identify acupoint locations, and pre-positioning the laser emitter before actual treatment begins. This preliminary automated positioning ensures high targeting precision while keeping the operation simple for the user.
Solution Approach 2:
The device replaces manual mechanical positioning with an automated optical-mechanical system that uses image capture and analysis to determine acupoint locations. The control module then automatically adjusts the laser emitter position based on image analysis results, eliminating the need for manual alignment while achieving high precision.
3Adaptability or versatility
If laser acupuncture devices use multiple laser emitters with different wavelengths, then treatment versatility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The device incorporates multiple laser emitters with different wavelengths (e.g., red laser at 632.8nm and infrared laser at 808nm) that can be selectively activated based on treatment requirements. This multi-functional design allows the same device to address various treatment needs without requiring separate devices for each wavelength.
Solution Approach 2:
The device dynamically selects and activates specific laser emitters based on real-time treatment requirements and temperature feedback. The control module can switch between different wavelengths and adjust their intensities dynamically, allowing the system to adapt to varying treatment conditions without maintaining all emitters at constant high complexity.
4Extent of automation
If laser acupuncture devices implement automatic control based on image analysis, then extent of automation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The automatic control system is segmented into distinct functional blocks: image capture, image analysis, and control execution. Each block handles a specific aspect of the automation process, making the overall complex system manageable through modular design where each segment can be developed and maintained independently.
Solution Approach 2:
The control module acts as an intermediary between the image analysis results and the laser emission control. It processes the image analysis data, determines appropriate treatment parameters, and translates these into control signals for the laser emitters, simplifying the connection between perception and action in the automated system.
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 system allows for simple and convenient operation, precise targeting of acupoints, and automatic adjustment of laser parameters, enhancing treatment efficacy and safety by eliminating the need for manual intervention and improving treatment outcomes.
Implementation Method 1
Biological effects of laser generally include a thermal effect, a photo-piezo effect, a photochemical action, an electromagnetic effect, and a stimulation effect
Implementation Method 2
Biological effects of laser generally include a thermal effect, a photo-piezo effect, a photochemical action, an electromagnetic effect, and a stimulation effect
Implementation Method 3
a condensing device configured to condense the laser beams emitted by the at least two laser emitters
Implementation Method 4
the infrared thermoscope is configured to sense temperature at a position where the laser of the acupuncture is acting
Data Source
AI summary
This disclosure provides a laser acupuncture apparatus and a laser acupuncture device. The laser acupuncture apparatus includes: a bracket; an acupuncture unit movably installed on the bracket, where the acupuncture includes at least one laser emitter; an image capturer installed on the bracket; and a control unit coupled to the acupuncture unit and the image capturer, where the control unit is configured to analyze an image acquired by the image capturer, and to control the acupuncture unit according to an image analysis result to move relative to the bracket.