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US 2013/0253618 A1Published application
Light therapy modality
AssigneeValkee Oy
InventorsAntti Aunio, Juuso Nissila
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Abstract
A method of light therapy includes non-invasive, intra-cranial administration of bright light via the ear canal of a subject by using a light intensity of 0.7-12 lumens, and a treatment time of 1-15 minutes. A medical device including radiation elements for directing the light via the ear canal for use in the light therapy is described.
Claims21
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A medical device for treating a subject in need of light therapy, the medical device comprising:
- radiation means for directing light directly into an ear canal of the subject, the radiation means including at least one phosphorus-based white light emitting diode (“LED”) having a primary peak wavelength in the range of 450-475 nm and a secondary peak wavelength in the range of 495-570 nm;
- adapter means for arranging the radiation means in an external ear of the subject to enable administration of light via the ear canal;
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- a controller unit for adjusting bright light administration and optical radiation provided to the ear canal by the radiation means.
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A method of treating a subject in need of light therapy, the method comprising the steps of:
- directing light directly into an ear canal of the subject via radiation means;
- providing the radiation means with at least one phosphorus-based white light emitting diode (“LED”) having a primary peak wavelength in the range of 450-475 nm and a secondary peak wavelength in the range of 495-570 nm;
- arranging the radiation means in an external ear of the subject with an adapter means to enable administration of light via the ear canal;
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- adjusting bright light administration and optical radiation provided to the ear canal by the radiation means with a controller unit.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.