Segmented Laser Probe for Stem Cell Stimulation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current low-level laser treatments for stimulating adult stem cells lack precise control over light wavelength and intensity, requiring experienced therapists and often result in suboptimal energy delivery, which can be inefficient and difficult to administer effectively.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that control a low-level laser probe with multiple light sources, including a centrally positioned light source and surrounding sources emitting higher intensity and longer wavelengths, to improve energy delivery and stimulate stem cells more effectively, utilizing a processor, database, and program memory to store and analyze patient data for personalized treatment protocols.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If a single wavelength and intensity setting is used for low-level laser treatment, then the treatment protocol is simple, but the energy delivery is suboptimal and treatment effectiveness is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The laser probe is segmented into multiple light sources (at least three) with different wavelengths and intensity levels, allowing independent control of each source to deliver precise energy to different tissue depths and cell types, resolving the contradiction between precision and complexity
Solution Approach 2:
Different regions of the laser probe emit different wavelengths and intensities tailored to specific treatment needs - higher intensity for deeper penetration and lower intensity for surface stimulation, enabling localized optimization of energy delivery without requiring complex external adjustment mechanisms
2Measurement precision
If experienced therapists manually control laser parameters, then treatment can be administered, but control precision is limited and treatment consistency is difficult to maintain
Solution Approach 1:
The laser probe incorporates integrated control circuitry and microprocessors that automatically regulate wavelength selection and intensity levels based on pre-programmed protocols, enabling the device to self-manage complex parameter control while maintaining ease of operation through simple interface selection
3Productivity
If higher intensity light is used to improve energy transmission, then treatment effectiveness increases, but risk of tissue damage and harmful effects increases
Solution Approach 1:
The laser probe delivers light in controlled pulses with varying intensity levels, using higher intensity for brief periods to achieve therapeutic effect while interspersing lower intensity periods to prevent tissue overheating and damage, thus maintaining productivity while reducing harmful effects
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts multiple parameters including wavelength, intensity, and pulse duration based on real-time tissue response and treatment stage, transitioning from higher intensity in early treatment stages to lower intensity in later stages, optimizing effectiveness while minimizing tissue damage risk
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
This approach enables improved control and energy transmission to stem cells, allowing for more efficient treatment by 'opening up' the cells to receive light better, leading to enhanced therapeutic outcomes with reduced treatment time and increased effectiveness, even in early stages of diseases like cancer.
Implementation Method 1
a low level laser probe which has a plurality of light sources provided in a doming treatment surface... controlling the laser probe to transmit light having at least two various wavelengths
Data Source
AI summary
A device for controlling a low level laser probe (20a) suitable for treating adult stem cells of a subject, said probe (20) having a plurality of light sources (24a . . . 24n) provided in a doming treatment surface (25). The device receives, stores and provides (11a, 11) status information from a subject and in accordance with the status information provided controls (12) the laser probe (20a) to transmit visible light (λ) having at least two various wavelengths (λ1 . . . λn) for stimulating adult stem cells of the subject, wherein at least one first light source (24a) being centrally positioned in the doming treatment surface (25) of the probe (20a) is adapted to transmit light of a first wavelength (λ1,) of a first particular intensity (I1) and the other light sources (24n) positioned around the first light source (24a) are adapted to transmit light of another higher wavelength (λn) and at least a second higher intensity (I2).