Segmented Wearable Light Therapy for Targeted Skin and Fat Stimulation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing therapeutic systems for cellular stimulation, particularly targeting dermal and adipose tissues, require prolonged endurance training periods or lack effectiveness in achieving desired body contouring results.
Innovation Solution
A wearable device with independently controllable lighting units, each allocated to specific sections, emitting light of varying wavelengths and intensities to target and stimulate skin and fat cells, allowing for simultaneous and tailored treatments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If uniform light emission from all LED diodes is used, then the device structure is simple, but the treatment effectiveness is insufficient for targeted body contouring
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting device is divided into multiple independently controllable sections, each with its own LED diodes that can be controlled separately. This segmentation allows different light intensities and patterns to be applied to different body areas, enabling targeted treatment while maintaining manageable system complexity through modular control architecture
Solution Approach 2:
Different sections of the lighting device emit light with different characteristics (intensity, duration, pattern) tailored to specific treatment needs of different body areas. This local quality approach allows optimization of treatment effectiveness for each section without requiring complete redesign of the entire system
2Reliability
If light therapy is applied uniformly to all areas, then the device is easy to operate, but the therapeutic efficacy for specific body contours is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting device incorporates dynamic control capabilities where different sections can be activated, deactivated, or adjusted independently based on treatment requirements. This dynamic operation allows the device to adapt to different treatment scenarios while maintaining user-friendly control through programmable sequences and modes
3Reliability
If prolonged endurance training is required for effective treatment, then the treatment is thorough, but the treatment duration is excessive
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting device employs periodic light emission patterns with varying intensities and durations across different sections. This periodic action delivers concentrated therapeutic doses in shorter timeframes compared to continuous uniform lighting, thereby reducing overall treatment duration while maintaining or enhancing therapeutic effectiveness
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple sections of the lighting device can operate simultaneously or in sequence, ensuring continuous therapeutic action on different body areas. This continuity allows comprehensive treatment to be delivered in shorter overall time compared to sequential treatment of each area with a single light source
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
Enhances therapeutic efficacy by providing targeted and customizable skin and fat cell stimulation, reducing the need for prolonged training and improving treatment effectiveness.
Implementation Method 1
The light therapy stimulates the cells in the area exposed to the light and consequently activates the fat burning in this area compared to untreated areas. In the area of the treated cells so called deep heat is generated and blood circulation is increased
Implementation Method 2
The belly belt comprises a plurality of LED diodes. All LED diodes emit light simultaneously and in a uniform manner for treatment of the underlying skin
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AI summary
A wearable device (100) is configured to be used by a person while exercising or relaxing, the wearable device (100) having an inner surface (I) and an outer surface (O), wherein the inner surface (I) is facing the person when wearing the wearable device, comprising: a lighting device (10) positioned on the inner surface (I), the lighting device (10) comprising a plurality of lighting units (14); wherein the lighting units (14) are configured to emit light for stimulating skin and fat cells; and a control unit (20) for controlling the lighting units (14); characterised in that each lighting unit (14) is allocated to at least one of a first section (S1) or a second section (S2); and wherein the light emission of the light unit (14) allocated to the first section (S1) is controlled by the control unit (20) to be different to the light emission of the light unit (14) allocated to the second section (S2).