Portable UV Sterilization Module for Skin Infection Treatment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current treatments for skin infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria, such as MRSA and VRE, are lengthy, costly, and come with side effects, necessitating alternative curing methods.
Innovation Solution
A portable light emitting device with a sterilization module that emits UV light for direct skin sterilization, allowing for easy use during daily activities and potentially treating various skin diseases beyond bacterial infections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If antibiotics are used to treat skin infections, then bacterial infections can be cured, but treatment requires long period, high costs and side effects
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the chemical treatment system (antibiotics) with a physical treatment system (UV light irradiation). The sterilization module emits UV light directly to the infected skin area, eliminating the need for chemical antibiotics and their associated side effects while providing rapid sterilization effect.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a portable light emitting device with sterilization module as an intermediary between the user and the infected skin. This device delivers UV light therapy directly to the treatment area, enabling precise and controlled sterilization without systemic side effects.
2Reliability
If antibiotics are used to treat skin infections, then bacterial infections can be cured, but treatment entails high costs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a disposable or reusable portable light emitting device that can be manufactured at low cost. The sterilization module uses energy-efficient UV LEDs or similar light sources that consume minimal power, making the overall treatment cost significantly lower than prolonged antibiotic therapy.
3Reliability
If antibiotics are used to treat skin infections, then bacterial infections can be cured, but treatment requires long period of time
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs periodic UV light irradiation cycles to treat the infected area. The sterilization module can be activated in short bursts or continuous sessions, achieving rapid bacterial elimination in minutes rather than the weeks required for antibiotic treatment, thereby dramatically improving treatment efficiency.
4Ease of operation
If a portable light emitting device is created for skin sterilization, then ease of operation during activity is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the light emitting device into modular components: a power source (battery), a control unit, and a sterilization module with UV light source. This segmentation allows the device to be made compact and portable while maintaining functionality, as each module can be independently optimized and assembled in a space-efficient manner.
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 provides a rapid and cost-effective means of sterilizing infected skin areas, reducing treatment duration and side effects, while maintaining portability and preventing external contamination.
Implementation Method 1
a sterilization module disposed in the device housing and emitting UV light for sterilization
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a light emitting device. The light emitting device includes: a device housing having a structure with an open bottom; and a sterilization module installed in the device housing and emitting ultraviolet light for sterilization. Here, the sterilization module emits the ultraviolet light for sterilization to the open bottom of the device housing.