Wearable Light Treatment Device with Silicone Passageways
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing light treatment devices for skincare require professional administration and are not efficiently distributed to the user's skin, especially in at-home devices, which limits their effectiveness and accessibility.
Innovation Solution
A wearable light treatment device with a main body, frame, and silicone portion that houses multiple LED lights and near-infrared sources, allowing for customizable light emission through passageways to target specific skin areas, including the face, neck, and body, with a strap for secure fitting and a control panel for user operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If professional administration is used for light treatment, then treatment effectiveness is improved, but accessibility and ease of operation deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The mask device enables self-administered light therapy treatment. The user simply wears the mask which automatically delivers light through the silicone portion and passageways to the face, eliminating the need for professional administration while maintaining treatment effectiveness through proper light distribution
Solution Approach 2:
The mask acts as an intermediary device between the light source and the user's skin. It contains and positions multiple light sources (LEDs and NIR) to deliver therapeutic light directly to the face, making professional-grade treatment accessible at home
2Ease of operation
If at-home mask devices are used, then accessibility is improved, but light distribution efficiency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The light distribution system is segmented into multiple individual light sources (LEDs and NIR lights) positioned at specific locations within the mask. This segmentation allows each light source to target specific areas of the face independently, improving overall light distribution efficiency across different skin regions
Solution Approach 2:
Different types of light sources (visible LEDs and invisible NIR lights) are placed at different locations within the mask to address different skin concerns in different areas. The silicone portion with passageways ensures each light type reaches its intended target area with optimal intensity
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple light sources are incorporated, then treatment versatility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mask combines multiple types of light sources (visible LEDs in various colors and invisible NIR lights) into a single integrated device. The silicone portion and passageway structure merges these different light delivery systems into one cohesive mask that can be worn simultaneously, providing versatile treatment without requiring multiple separate devices
Solution Approach 2:
The mask is designed to provide multiple light therapy functions simultaneously - addressing different skin concerns (acne, aging, pigmentation, etc.) through different light wavelengths from the same device, making it a universal treatment solution for various skin conditions
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 efficient and customizable light therapy for various skin concerns, improving skin health and appearance without the need for professional assistance, enhancing accessibility and effectiveness of light treatment.
Implementation Method 1
a light source housed within the main body comprising a first set of lights and a second set of lights, wherein each of the first and second set of lights are operatively connected to the frame and configured to emit light into the first portion and through the set of passageways defined by the first portion
Data Source
AI summary
An example light treatment device includes a main body having a first end, a second end, an intermediate portion, a light source, a power source, and a controller. The device may be configured to provide a user with various types of light treatments, including blue, red, green, and/or NIR light treatments.