MRI Gantry Illumination for Claustrophobia Reduction

The patent applies color changes and illumination to the bore interior surfaces, transforming the dark, confined space perception into a brighter, more open environment. By illuminating the bore with specific colors and patterns, the visual perception of space is expanded, improving subject comfort without physically enlarging the aperture.

The patent introduces light as an intermediary element between the subject and the bore structure. This light field acts as a mediator that modifies the subject's perception of the bore's physical dimensions, creating a psychological sense of larger space without altering the actual physical aperture size.

The patent employs dynamic color changes and multi-color illumination schemes throughout the bore interior. Different color zones and patterns are used to create a more engaging and less threatening visual environment, transforming the sterile white walls into a more psychologically comfortable multi-hued space that reduces insecurity and claustrophobia.

The patent adds the dimension of color and dynamic lighting patterns to the otherwise static and monochromatic bore environment. By introducing chromatic variation and temporal changes in illumination, the patent creates a richer perceptual dimension that distracts from the confining geometry and reduces the sense of insecurity.