Parameterized Operating Environment for Personalized Optical Irradiation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing apparatuses for irradiating the human body with optical radiation, such as tanning devices, lack user-specific adjustments, leading to suboptimal irradiation results as users cannot customize settings to their needs.

Innovation Solution

An apparatus with a data interface for user-specific settings, an analysis module to create a parameterized operating environment, and a control unit to adjust device settings based on user data and a usage database, allowing for personalized and optimized irradiation plans.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If users manually adjust irradiation parameters on the apparatus, then the apparatus can be customized to user needs, but the user input time and complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecustomization to user needsVSAvoiduser input time
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The apparatus automatically determines irradiation parameters by receiving user data (such as skin type, age, gender) via a data interface and autonomously configuring the irradiation unit without requiring manual user input. The control unit processes the received data and automatically adjusts operating parameters, enabling the system to serve itself rather than requiring continuous user intervention.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system pre-configures irradiation parameters based on stored user data and profiles before the actual irradiation process begins. By preparing and pre-setting the optimal parameters in advance based on received user information, the apparatus eliminates the need for real-time manual adjustment during the irradiation process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Manufacturing precision

If the apparatus collects and processes user data to create personalized irradiation plans, then irradiation optimization is improved, but data privacy and security concerns arise

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveirradiation parameter precisionVSAvoiddata privacy risks
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

A data interface acts as an intermediary component between the user and the control unit, specifically designed to receive and process user data securely. This intermediate layer handles data reception and initial processing, creating a structured and secure pathway that protects user information while enabling personalized parameter configuration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Loss of time

If the apparatus uses automated parameter determination based on received data, then user input time is reduced, but the complexity of data processing and control increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser input timeVSAvoiddata processing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of timeVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The data processing function is segmented into distinct modular components: a data interface for receiving user data, a control unit for processing and analyzing the data, and an irradiation unit for execution. This segmentation allows each component to handle specific tasks independently, making the overall complex system more manageable and maintainable while achieving automated parameter determination.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS12194309B2Parameterized operating environment for irradiation
Publication Date: 2025.01.14 JK HLDG
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AI summary

The invention relates to an apparatus (30) for irradiating the human body or parts of the human body with optical radiation. The apparatus (30) comprises a first interface (20) for transmitting data, an analysis module (22) for creating a parameterized operating environment (23) on the basis of the transmitted data, a control unit (24) for adapting device settings on the basis of the parameterized operating environment created, and an irradiation unit (26) which receives a signal (25) from the control unit (24) according to the parameterized operating environment (23) created. The invention further relates to a system, a method and a computer program product for carrying out the method.