Face Mask Integrating LED Light and Vibration Motors
Solution Overview
Problem
Current at-home light therapy devices for skincare lack the ability to combine different therapies, such as LED light therapy and vibration therapy, which are beneficial for skin rejuvenation and acne treatment, limiting their effectiveness.
Innovation Solution
A face mask system that integrates light therapy using various wavelengths (red, blue, amber, and infrared) with low-amplitude vibration therapy, featuring an array of LEDs and vibrating motors, along with a software application for customizable protocols and a proximity sensor for safety, allowing for simultaneous delivery of both therapies.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If at-home light therapy devices are used for skincare, then LED light therapy benefits are provided, but the ability to combine different therapies is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines LED light therapy and vibration therapy into a single facial mask device. The mask includes an array of LEDs for light therapy and vibration motors for vibration therapy, allowing both therapies to be delivered simultaneously to the user's face through a unified device structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The facial mask device is designed to perform multiple functions: LED light therapy, vibration therapy, and software-controlled protocol management. This multi-functional design allows a single device to replace what would traditionally require separate treatment devices, enhancing versatility while maintaining manageable complexity through integrated design.
2Reliability
If multiple therapies are combined in a single device, then treatment effectiveness is enhanced, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines LED light therapy and vibration therapy into a single facial mask device. The mask includes an array of LEDs for light therapy and vibration motors for vibration therapy, allowing both therapies to be delivered simultaneously to the user's face through a unified device structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The device incorporates a proximity sensor that detects when the mask is properly positioned on the user's face. This feedback mechanism automatically controls the operation of LEDs and vibration motors, ensuring therapies are delivered only when needed and reducing unnecessary complexity in user operation and device control.
3Productivity
If vibration therapy is added to light therapy, then blood and oxygen flow increases, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines LED light therapy and vibration therapy into a single facial mask device. The mask includes an array of LEDs for light therapy and vibration motors for vibration therapy, allowing both therapies to be delivered simultaneously to the user's face through a unified device structure.
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
Enhances the benefits of LED light therapy by increasing blood and oxygen flow, improving collagen production, reducing acne-causing bacteria, and providing a comprehensive skincare treatment in a single device.
Implementation Method 1
Light-emitting diode (LED) therapy may be incorporated in facial treatment technology
Implementation Method 2
low-amplitude vibration therapy
Data Source
AI summary
Described herein are components, systems, and methods for a face mask and mask system that includes vibration and light therapy. A mask apparatus includes a mask portion, an eye portion coupled to the inner layer of the mask portion, one or more openings extending through the mask portion and the eye portion, and a strap coupled to the mask portion. The mask portion includes an outer layer, one or more middle layers comprising a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) and one or more printed circuit board (PCB) members, and an inner layer. The eye portion includes a silicone layer configured to cover an area around a user's eyes and a first plurality of vibration motors encapsulated in the silicone layer.