Phase Conversion Device for Electromagnetic Wave Attenuation

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a concern about the harmful effects of electromagnetic waves on human bodies, particularly from devices like personal computers and mobile phones, with unclear evidence but reported issues such as stiff shoulders and reduced cerebral blood flow, and existing shielding methods have limited effectiveness.

Innovation Solution

A phase conversion device composed of three layers, including a ½ lambda wavelength plate and a ¼ lambda wavelength plate, converts electromagnetic waves into right-handed and left-handed circularly polarized waves, reducing electric and magnetic influences, and can be made with transparent members like quartz or OPP tape, with the option to connect multiple devices through conductive wires or include substances like vitamins for enhanced coverage.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Object-affected harmful factors

If conventional electromagnetic wave shielding methods are used, then some shielding effect is achieved, but the effectiveness is limited and not significant

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveelectromagnetic wave influenceVSAvoidshielding effectiveness
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the fundamental parameter of electromagnetic wave interaction by converting linearly polarized waves into circularly polarized waves through phase conversion. This parameter transformation fundamentally alters how the electromagnetic waves interact with the human body, converting harmful linear polarization into beneficial circular polarization that reduces biological effects while maintaining shielding functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The invention uses a composite structure combining multiple wavelength plates (½ lambda plate and ¼ lambda plate) to achieve the phase conversion function. This composite approach allows the device to effectively convert electromagnetic wave polarization states, providing superior shielding effectiveness compared to conventional single-material shielding methods.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Object-affected harmful factors

If electromagnetic wave shielding devices are added, then electromagnetic wave influence is reduced, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveelectromagnetic wave influenceVSAvoidshielding device structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The phase conversion device is segmented into distinct functional layers: a ½ lambda wavelength plate layer and a ¼ lambda wavelength plate layer. This segmentation allows each layer to perform a specific phase conversion function, making the overall device more manageable and easier to integrate while achieving the desired electromagnetic wave conversion effect.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The wavelength plates serve as intermediary elements that mediate between the incoming electromagnetic waves and the human body. These intermediary components convert the electromagnetic wave polarization states without requiring direct contact with the body, reducing electromagnetic influence through a controlled transformation process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Manufacturing precision

If multiple wavelength plates are combined for phase conversion, then electromagnetic wave conversion effectiveness is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvephase conversion accuracyVSAvoiddevice assembly difficulty
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The manufacturing process is segmented into distinct steps for producing and assembling different wavelength plate layers. Each layer (½ lambda plate and ¼ lambda plate) can be manufactured separately with precise thickness control, then assembled in a specific sequence. This segmentation enables precise phase conversion while maintaining manufacturing feasibility through modular production.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

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 device significantly reduces the negative effects of electromagnetic waves on the human body, as measured by wave motion devices, improving immune function and overall health indicators, and can be used to mitigate exposure from various electrical machines.

Implementation Method 1

a first layer includes a 1⁄2 lambda wavelength plate

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectBirefringence: Birefringence

Implementation Method 2

a second layer includes a 1⁄4 lambda wavelength plate

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPhase difference:

Data Source

PatentUS9531080B2Phase conversion device for electromagnetic wave
Publication Date: 2016.12.27 WAKITANI KIYOTAKA
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  • US9531080B2 patent drawing
  • US9531080B2 patent drawing

AI summary

A phase conversion device, which converts an electromagnetic wave into a right-handed circularly polarized wave and a left-handed circularly polarized wave to attenuate electric and magnetic effects, includes first, second, and third layers. The first layer includes a ½ lambda wavelength plate. The second layer includes a ¼ lambda wavelength plate. The third layer includes a ½ lambda wavelength plate. The device is effective to reduce an influence of the electromagnetic wave on an electric field and a magnetic field. The device may be portable and useable to reduce an influence of electromagnetic waves on a human body.