Photobiomodulation Therapy System with Multi-Wavelength Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing photobiomodulation therapy devices are limited in functionality and user expertise, with consumer-focused devices lacking advanced features and requiring professional expertise for effective use.
Innovation Solution
A therapy system with a device that outputs electromagnetic radiation at different peak wavelengths and irradiances, controlled by a controller and user input, allowing for customizable therapy programs and wireless communication with a user control device, which can adjust parameters based on user input and distance measurements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If existing photobiomodulation therapy devices are used, then professional expertise is required for effective use, but consumer accessibility and ease of operation are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The device incorporates automated control features including pre-programmed therapy protocols, automatic wavelength selection, and user-friendly interfaces that guide consumers through treatment procedures without requiring professional expertise. The system autonomously adjusts parameters based on selected protocols, enabling self-service operation while maintaining therapeutic effectiveness.
Solution Approach 2:
The device enables consumers to adjust key therapy parameters including wavelength selection, irradiance levels, and treatment duration through intuitive controls. The system allows parameter modification within safe ranges while providing real-time feedback, giving users control over their treatment while maintaining professional-level functionality.
2Adaptability or versatility
If consumer-focused devices are designed with limited functionality, then ease of operation is improved, but adaptability and therapeutic versatility are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The device organizes complex therapeutic functions into separate modular components including distinct wavelength channels, independent power control for each channel, and separate protocol settings. This segmentation allows the system to provide versatile functionality while keeping individual control elements simple and manageable for consumers.
Solution Approach 2:
The device integrates multiple therapeutic wavelengths and treatment modes into a single unified system that can address various conditions through different protocol combinations. This multi-functionality is achieved through a common control architecture and user interface that handles diverse therapeutic applications without requiring separate devices, thereby managing complexity through consolidation.
3Reliability
If therapy parameters are customized for different conditions, then treatment efficacy is improved, but device complexity and control difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The device includes pre-configured therapy protocols that are prepared in advance with optimized parameter settings for specific conditions. Users can select from pre-programmed routines that automatically configure all necessary parameters, eliminating the need for users to manually adjust complex settings while ensuring treatment efficacy through scientifically validated protocols.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates real-time monitoring and feedback mechanisms that track therapy delivery parameters and provide guidance to users. The device monitors actual output versus target values and adjusts operations accordingly, maintaining treatment efficacy while simplifying user control through automated parameter management based on feedback from sensors and user input.
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
Enables users to select and customize therapy programs for specific therapeutic outcomes, improving accessibility and effectiveness of photobiomodulation treatments by allowing for varied peak wavelengths, irradiances, and energy densities, enhancing user experience and treatment efficacy.
Implementation Method 1
a plurality of light sources that are configured to output electromagnetic radiation at different peak wavelengths
Implementation Method 2
Photobiomodulation, also referred to as low-level light therapy, applies electromagnetic radiation (or light) to surfaces of the body to treat various biological conditions
Data Source
AI summary
A therapy system includes a therapy output device that includes light sources and a controller. The light sources are configured to output electromagnetic radiation at different peak wavelengths. The controller is configured to operate the light sources to output the electromagnetic radiation to differ between a first therapy program and second therapy program by at least one of peak wavelengths, irradiance of one or more of the peak wavelengths, or energy density of the one or more peak wavelengths.