Variable Frequency Electromagnetic Radiation System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing devices for generating electromagnetic radiation, such as Rife machines and Tesla coils, lack the ability to control the power level and pulse frequencies of the radiation delivered to a subject, making it difficult to customize the energy for therapeutic purposes based on user feedback or data.
Innovation Solution
A system using a solid-state open core transformer with a pulse generator and switch that varies the switching frequency and root-mean-squared voltage of the carrier signal, allowing for customizable delivery of electromagnetic radiation through recipes that adjust parameters like frequency, duty cycle, and audio modulation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If conventional devices like Tesla coils are used to generate high voltage electromagnetic radiation, then high voltage signals and plasma discharge can be achieved, but the output frequency and power level cannot be finely tuned or controlled
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic control of the Tesla coil system by using a microprocessor to continuously adjust switching frequency and duty cycle based on feedback from sensors monitoring voltage, current, and temperature. This allows the system to adapt operating parameters in real-time, enabling fine control of output frequency and power level while maintaining high voltage generation capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes key operating parameters (switching frequency, duty cycle, gate pulse width) dynamically controlled by the microprocessor to achieve desired output characteristics. By varying these parameters, the system can precisely control the frequency and power level of electromagnetic radiation while maintaining high voltage output, resolving the contradiction between power generation and frequency controllability.
2Device complexity
If electromagnetic radiation is generated without control mechanisms, then device complexity is reduced, but the ability to customize energy delivery based on user feedback is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates multiple sensors that monitor voltage, current, temperature, and other parameters, feeding this information back to the microprocessor. The microprocessor uses this feedback to automatically adjust operating parameters and customize energy delivery based on real-time system state and user requirements, enabling adaptable operation without excessive complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The microprocessor-based control system serves multiple functions: it controls switching frequency, adjusts duty cycle, monitors system parameters, manages safety interlocks, and customizes treatment protocols. This multi-functional approach enables customizable energy delivery while consolidating control capabilities into a single integrated unit, balancing adaptability with device complexity.
3Measurement precision
If the switching frequency is varied continuously to achieve precise frequency control, then frequency precision is improved, but the switching losses and heat generation increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements periodic duty cycles where the switching element operates in alternating on/off states with variable duration. By optimizing the duty cycle ratio and using pulse-width modulation, the system achieves precise frequency control while minimizing the time the switching element remains in high-loss states, thereby reducing overall switching losses and heat generation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts switching frequency and duty cycle based on real-time feedback from voltage, current, and temperature sensors. When temperature or power loss thresholds are approached, the microprocessor automatically reduces switching frequency or adjusts duty cycle to minimize losses, maintaining frequency precision while adapting to thermal conditions to reduce energy waste.
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 precise control of electromagnetic radiation to be delivered to a subject, improving therapeutic efficacy by tailoring the energy to individual user characteristics, such as blood pressure and pulse rate, for enhanced wellness and health benefits.
Implementation Method 1
a resonant transformer having a primary coil and a secondary coil
Data Source
AI summary
In a high voltage, variable frequency radiation generation system, a carrier signal supplied to a primary coil of a transformer is varied, e.g., turned ON and OFF at variable frequencies. The ON duration and/or the average amplitude of the carrier signal may also be varied. Moreover, the carrier signal may be modulated using an audio signal. The parameters to control the variation of the carrier can be provided as a recipe via a software application. A server can provide different types of apps providing different control features. The server may also collect user characteristic data and recipe usage data, and may facilitate exchange of these data and may recommend recipes based on a particular user characteristic.