TWI833671B - Wearable laser phototherapy device - Google Patents

Abstract

A wearable laser phototherapy device includes a case, a starting switch, a light-emitting module, a processing module and a proximity sensor module. The case includes a light-emitting surface. The starting switch is disposed on the case. The light-emitting module is disposed on the case and faces the light-emitting surface. The proximity sensor module is disposed on the case and faces the light-emitting surface.

Description

Wearable laser phototherapy device

The invention relates to a wearable laser phototherapy device.

According to reports, in recent years, due to the improvement of public health concepts and the popularity of sports, more and more people may suffer from joint pain during exercise. Therefore, many auxiliary equipment are used to alleviate the problem of joint pain. One of the common methods to relieve knee pain is to use a low-energy laser light to stimulate muscle or joint tissue to repair and relieve pain. However, even though the low-energy wavelength of low-energy laser light will not cause harm to human skin when irradiated, the light intensity of low-energy laser light is still beyond the range that human eyes can adapt to. In other words, the energy intensity per unit irradiation area of the laser is too large, making the laser light too bright for human eyes. If it shines directly into human eyes, it may cause damage to the eyes.

However, the existing laser phototherapy device is only equipped with a start switch to activate the laser. If it is accidentally detached during use, the trajectory of the laser light will be uncertain, and it may directly hit the human eye and cause eye damage. In addition, because the laser light used in some phototherapy treatments is invisible light, even if the user accidentally looks directly at the laser light, he or she will not be able to react in time, which may further cause more serious eye damage. In addition, laser light of the same wavelength can illuminate the body at the same depth, so it cannot effectively penetrate into the superficial, middle and deep layers of the human body for phototherapy at the same time. There are shortcomings that need to be improved urgently.

Therefore, it is necessary to provide a novel and progressive wearable laser phototherapy device to solve the above problems.

The main purpose of the present invention is to provide a wearable laser phototherapy device that can ensure that the wearable laser phototherapy device with safety protection function has no doubts about starting the phototherapy beam before positioning, so as to avoid direct damage to human eyes caused by the laser beam.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a wearable laser phototherapy device, which includes a housing, a start switch, a light-emitting module, a processing module and a proximity sensing module. The housing includes a light exit surface, and the light exit surface is provided with a light exit port. The start switch is arranged on the housing. The light-emitting module is disposed in the housing and faces the light exit surface, and is used to generate a phototherapy beam and emit the housing from the light exit port. The processing module is disposed in the housing and is electrically connected to the light-emitting module and the start switch. The proximity sensing module is disposed in the housing, faces the light emitting surface, and is electrically connected to the processing module. Wherein, when the startup switch is activated, the startup switch generates a startup signal to the processing module. When the processing module receives the startup signal, the processing module enters a standby mode; wherein, when the proximity When the proximity sensing module senses that a human body approaches the light emitting surface, the proximity sensing module generates a trigger signal and transmits it to the processing module; wherein, when the processing module receives the trigger signal in the standby mode, The processing module enters a light-emitting mode from the standby mode, and controls the light-emitting module to generate the phototherapy beam; wherein the phototherapy beam includes an output light power of 60 to 120 milliwatts (mW) and an output light wavelength of 600 to 808 nanometer (nm) beam.

The following examples are only used to illustrate the possible implementation modes of the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

Please refer to Figures 1 to 8, which show a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The wearable laser phototherapy device of the present invention includes a housing 1, a start switch 2, a light emitting module 3, a processing module 4 and A proximity sensing module 5.

The housing 1 includes a light exit surface 11 , and the light exit surface 11 is provided with a light exit port 111 .

The start switch 2 is arranged on the housing 1 .

The light-emitting module 3 is disposed in the housing 1 and faces the light exit surface 11, and is used to generate a phototherapy beam and emit the housing 1 from the light exit 111.

The processing module 4 is disposed in the housing 1 and is electrically connected to the light-emitting module 3 and the start switch 2 .

The proximity sensing module 5 is disposed in the housing 1 and faces the light emitting surface 11 , and is electrically connected to the processing module 4 .

Wherein, when the startup switch 2 is activated, the startup switch 2 generates a startup signal to the processing module 4. When the processing module 4 receives the startup signal, the processing module 4 enters a standby mode; Wherein, when the proximity sensing module 5 senses that a human body approaches the light emitting surface 11, the proximity sensing module 5 generates a trigger signal and transmits it to the processing module 4; wherein, when the processing module 4 When the standby mode receives the trigger signal, the processing module 4 enters a light-emitting mode from the standby mode, and controls the light-emitting module 3 to generate the phototherapy beam.

Therefore, since the present invention has the proximity sensor module 5, when the proximity sensor module 5 senses that the human body is approaching the light emitting surface 11 and generates the trigger signal, it means that the light outlet 111 is close to the human body, for example Knees, elbows, ankles, etc., so that the light therapy beam generated by the light-emitting module 3 has no concern of directly hitting the user's eyes. When the proximity sensing module 5 is moved away from the human body, the proximity sensing module 5 does not sense the human body, the light-emitting module 3 stops generating the phototherapy beam and enters the standby mode, whereby the present invention can significantly reduce the risk of the phototherapy beam directly hitting the user's eyes.

Among them, the phototherapy beam includes a beam with an output light power of 60 to 120 milliwatts (mW) and an output light wavelength of 600 to 808 nanometers (nm). The output light power of the above three values has a better effect on relieving joint pain. effect to enhance the efficacy of the present invention.

Specifically, the present invention also includes a control circuit board 6 disposed in the housing 1. The processing module 4 is disposed on the control circuit board 6. The start switch 2 includes a push cover 21 and a key switch 22. , the push cover 21 is provided on the surface of the housing 1, and the key switch 22 is provided on the control circuit board 6; the invention also includes a light-emitting circuit board 7, the light-emitting circuit board 7 is provided in the housing 1, The light-emitting module 3 and the proximity sensing module 5 are respectively disposed on the light-emitting circuit board 7 and face the light-emitting surface 11; the invention also includes a battery 8, which is disposed in the housing 1 and located on the Between the control circuit board 6 and the light-emitting circuit board 7, at least one of the control circuit board 6 and the light-emitting circuit board 7 is electrically connected to provide power.

Furthermore, the light-emitting surface 11 of the housing 1 is an insulator, and the proximity sensing module 5 is a capacitive sensor and includes a sensing electrode. The sensing electrode is close to the light-emitting surface 11. When the human body touches the housing, When the light-emitting surface 11 of the body 1 corresponds to the position of the sensing electrode, the capacitive sensor generates the trigger signal. In this embodiment, the thickness of the light-emitting surface 11 is less than 3 millimeters (mm), so that the light-emitting surface 11 is thin enough to facilitate the proximity sensing module 5 to sense the touch of the human body.

The proximity sensing module 5 further includes a first sensor 51 and a second sensor 52. The first sensor 51 and the second sensor 52 are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the light-emitting circuit board 7. Both sides and facing the light-emitting surface 11, when the first sensor 51 senses that the human body is approaching the light-emitting surface 11, the first sensor 51 generates a first sensing signal and converts the first sensing signal Sent to the processing module 4, when the second sensor 52 senses that the human body is close to the light emitting surface 11, the second sensor 52 generates a second sensing signal and sends the second sensing signal to The processing module 4; wherein, when the processing module 4 enters the standby mode and receives at least one of the first sensing signal and the second sensing signal at the same time, the processing module 4 determines that it has been received. According to the trigger signal, the processing module 4 enters the light-emitting mode from the standby mode.

After the processing module 4 enters the light-emitting mode, the processing module 4 further determines whether at least one of the first sensing signal or the second sensing signal is received; when the processing module 4 determines that at least the third sensing signal is received. When a sensing signal or one of the second sensing signals occurs, the processing module 4 remains in the light-emitting mode. For example, when only the first trigger signal is received, the processing module 4 determines that the light outlet 111 has not been significantly moved. In this case, the user may only slightly adjust the relative position of the light outlet 111 to the human body. Because the light outlet 111 has not moved significantly relative to the human body, the phototherapy beam has not yet irradiated the user's eyes. Therefore, the treatment mode Group 4 continues to control the light-emitting module 3 to generate the phototherapy beam; when the processing module 4 determines that it has not received the first sensing signal and the second sensing signal, the processing module 4 enters the standby mode from the lighting mode. For example, when the light exit surface 11 is far away from the human body and does not receive the first induction signal and the second induction signal, the processing module 4 determines that the light exit 111 has been significantly moved. In this case, the phototherapy beam may The user's eyes are doubtful, so the processing module 4 enters the standby mode from the light-emitting mode.

The start switch 2 includes a backlight source 23, and the backlight source 23 is disposed on the control circuit board 6 and faces the surface of the housing 1 with the pressing cover 21; when the processing module 4 enters the standby mode , the processing module 4 controls the backlight source 23 of the start switch 2 to generate a first light signal; when the processing module 4 enters the lighting mode, the processing module 4 controls the backlight source 23 of the start switch 2 Generate a second light signal; the first light signal and the second light signal have different colors or flashing frequencies, so that the user can determine the processing module 4 from the first light signal and the second light signal. It is in the standby mode or the lighting mode.

The light-emitting module 3 further includes at least a first visible light unit 31, at least a second visible light unit 32 and a plurality of non-visible light units 33; when the processing module controls the light-emitting module to generate the phototherapy beam, each of the first visible light units The unit 31 (the number in this embodiment is two) generates a visible LED beam with a wavelength of 620 nanometers and a power of 65 milliwatts, which can be irradiated to the skin layer A1 of the human body. Each of the second visible light units 32 (in this embodiment) The number in the example is one) generates a visible laser beam with a wavelength of 660 nanometers and a power of 100 milliwatts, which can penetrate the subcutaneous tissue layer A2 and the soft tissue layer A3 of the human body for phototherapy. Each of the non-visible light units 33 (in this implementation The number in the example is four) produces an invisible laser beam with a wavelength of 808 nanometers and a power of 60 milliwatts, which can penetrate the soft tissue layer A3 and even the bone layer A4 of the human body for phototherapy (as shown in Figure 4). Therefore, this The invention can perform phototherapy from shallow to deep on the human body. Under the light-emitting mode, the processing module 4 controls the laser beam generated by the light-emitting module 3 to be a continuous wave or a pulse wave. The working cycle of the pulse wave ( duty cycle) is 50%, and the first visible light units 31 generate visible light beams to remind the user that the light-emitting module 3 is emitting the phototherapy light beams.

Among them, the housing 1 further includes an annular wall 12 , the light-emitting circuit board 7 and the control circuit board 6 are located in the annular wall 12 , the annular wall 12 is provided with a partition 13 , the partition 13 is located on the light-emitting circuit board 7 Between the partition 13 and the control circuit board 6 to prevent the light-emitting circuit board 7 from contacting the control circuit board 6 and easily causing a short circuit, an end of the partition 13 adjacent to the ring wall 12 is provided with a through hole 14. The light-emitting circuit board 7 A row of wires 71 is provided, which runs through the through hole 14 and is connected to the control circuit board 6, so that the light-emitting circuit board 7 and the control circuit board 6 can smoothly cross the battery 8 for electrical conduction. connection.

Preferably, the present invention further includes a battery rack 15, which is located between the partition 13 and the control circuit board 6. Two clamping plates 151 are disposed across the opposite ends of the battery rack 15. The two clamping plates 151 The battery holder 15 is disposed therein to prevent the battery 8 from sliding arbitrarily in the housing 1 .

As shown in Figures 4 to 6, the present invention also includes a charging box 91. The charging box 91 is provided with at least one receiving slot 911 (in this embodiment, the number of the at least one receiving slot 911 is two). Each of the receiving slots 911 is used to accommodate the housing 1. The bottom of each slot 911 is provided with a first slot 912. The control circuit board 6 is also provided with a second slot 61. The second slot 61 is inserted through the The housing 1 is provided with one side of the pressing cover 21, and the first slot 912 can be selectively plugged into the second slot 61 to charge the battery 8, and can be conveniently stored.

As shown in Figures 7 and 8, the present invention also includes a fixing belt 92. The fixing belt 92 includes a fixing part 921, and the fixing part 921 can fix the shell so that the shell is combined with the fixing belt 92. The fixed belt 92 is fixed on the human body so that the light outlet 111 is aligned with the joints or acupuncture points of the human body to increase the phototherapy effect. The fixed belt 92 can be fixed on any body part such as the hands, waist, and feet of the human body to perform Light therapy massage and body soothing, while promoting metabolism, blood circulation, relieving pain and other effects.

It should be noted that in other embodiments of the present invention, the light-emitting surface of the housing can also be provided with a light-transmitting cover, the proximity sensing module is an optical sensor, and the optical sensor generates A sensing signal is emitted through the light-transmitting cover for sensing the human body. When the human body approaches the light-emitting surface, the optical sensor generates a distance signal and transmits the distance signal to The processing module has a distance threshold. When the processing module determines that the distance signal is less than or equal to the distance threshold, the processing module determines that the trigger signal is received; or the proximity sensor The module is a resistive sensor. When the light-emitting surface deforms, the resistive sensor generates the trigger signal. The proximity sensing module can also effectively sense when the light-emitting surface is in contact with the human body. , not limited to this.

1: Shell 11: Shiny surface 111:Light outlet 12: Ring wall 13:Partition 14:Perforation 15:Battery rack 151:Plywood 2: Start switch 21: Press the cover 22:Key switch 23:Backlight source 3:Light-emitting module 31: First visible light unit 32: Second visible light unit 33:Non-visible light unit 4: Processing module 5: Proximity sensing module 51: First sensor 52: Second sensor 6:Control circuit board 61: Second slot 7: Luminous circuit board 71: Cable arrangement 8:Battery 91 charging box 911:Tank 912: first slot 92: Fixed strap 921: Fixed department A1:Skin layer A2: Subcutaneous tissue layer A3: Soft tissue layer A4: Bone layer

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Figures 2 and 3 are exploded views of a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of phototherapy according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 is a schematic assembly diagram of the charging box according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of a charging box according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Figures 7 and 8 are schematic diagrams of the assembly of the fixing strap according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

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Claims (9)

A wearable laser phototherapy device, including: A housing includes a light exit surface, and the light exit surface is provided with a light exit; A start switch is provided on the housing; A light-emitting module is disposed in the housing and faces the light exit surface, and is used to generate a phototherapy beam and emit the housing from the light exit port; A processing module is provided in the housing and is electrically connected to the light-emitting module and the start switch; A proximity sensing module is disposed in the housing and faces the light emitting surface, and is electrically connected to the processing module; A light-emitting circuit board, the light-emitting circuit board is arranged in the housing; Wherein, when the startup switch is activated, the startup switch generates a startup signal to the processing module. When the processing module receives the startup signal, the processing module enters a standby mode; wherein, when the proximity When the proximity sensing module senses that a human body approaches the light emitting surface, the proximity sensing module generates a trigger signal and transmits it to the processing module; wherein, when the processing module receives the trigger signal in the standby mode, The processing module enters a light-emitting mode from the standby mode, and controls the light-emitting module to generate the phototherapy beam; Wherein, the phototherapy beam includes a beam with an output light power of 60 to 120 milliwatts (mW) and an output light wavelength of 600 to 808 nanometers (nm); The proximity sensing module further includes a first sensor and a second sensor. The first sensor and the second sensor are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the light-emitting circuit board and face the light-emitting circuit board. The light-emitting surface, when the first sensor senses that the human body is approaching the light-emitting surface, the first sensor generates a first induction signal and transmits the first induction signal to the processing module. When the two sensors sense that the human body is approaching the light-emitting surface, the second sensor generates a second induction signal and transmits the second induction signal to the processing module; wherein, when the processing module enters The processing module determines that the trigger signal is received only when in the standby mode and receiving at least one of the first sensing signal and the second sensing signal at the same time. The wearable laser phototherapy device as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a control circuit board disposed in the housing, the processing module being disposed on the control circuit board, and the start switch including a push cover and a button. switch, the push cover is disposed on the surface of the housing, and the key switch is disposed on the control circuit board; the light-emitting module and the proximity sensing module are respectively disposed on the light-emitting circuit board and face the light-emitting surface ; It also includes a battery, which is disposed in the housing and located between the control circuit board and the light-emitting circuit board, and is electrically connected to at least one of the control circuit board and the light-emitting circuit board to provide power. The wearable laser phototherapy device according to claim 1, wherein the light-emitting surface of the housing is an insulator, the proximity sensing module is a capacitive sensor and includes a sensing electrode, and the sensing electrode is close to the light-emitting surface. When the human body touches the light-emitting surface of the housing at the position where the sensing electrode should be, the capacitive sensor generates the trigger signal. The wearable laser phototherapy device according to claim 1, wherein after the processing module enters the light-emitting mode, the processing module further determines whether at least one of the first induction signal or the second induction signal is received. ; When the processing module determines that at least one of the first sensing signal or the second sensing signal is received, the processing module remains in the light-emitting mode; when the processing module determines that the first sensing signal is not received; and When the second sensing signal is received, the processing module enters the standby mode from the lighting mode. The wearable laser phototherapy device according to claim 2, wherein the activation switch includes a backlight source, and the backlight source is disposed on the control circuit board and faces the surface of the housing with the pressing cover; when the backlight source is When the processing module enters the standby mode, the processing module controls the backlight source of the startup switch to generate a first light signal; when the processing module enters the lighting mode, the processing module controls the backlight of the startup switch. The light source generates a second light signal; the first light signal and the second light signal have different colors or flashing frequencies. The wearable laser phototherapy device according to claim 2, wherein the light-emitting module further includes at least a first visible light unit, at least a second visible light unit and a plurality of non-visible light units; when the processing module controls the light-emitting module When generating the phototherapy beam, each first visible light unit generates a visible LED beam with a wavelength of 620 nanometers and a power of 65 milliwatts, and each second visible light unit generates a visible laser beam with a wavelength of 660 nanometers and a power of 100 milliwatts. Each non-visible light unit generates an invisible laser beam with a wavelength of 808 nanometers and a power of 60 milliwatts. The wearable laser phototherapy device according to claim 2, wherein the housing further includes an annular wall, the light-emitting circuit board and the control circuit board are located in the annular wall, the annular wall is provided with a partition, and the partition is located Between the light-emitting circuit board and the control circuit board, a perforation is provided at one end of the partition adjacent to the ring wall. The light-emitting circuit board is provided with a row of wires that pass through the perforation and are connected to the control circuit board. The wearable laser phototherapy device as claimed in claim 7, further comprising a battery rack located between the partition and the control circuit board, with two splints arranged across opposite ends of the battery rack. The battery is mounted on two plywood. The wearable laser phototherapy device described in claim 2 further includes a charging box, the charging box is provided with at least one receiving slot, each of the receiving slots is provided with a housing, and the bottom of each receiving slot is provided with a The control circuit board has a first slot, and a second slot is protruding from the control circuit board. The second slot passes through the side of the housing where the pressing cover is provided. The first slot can be selectively connected to the third slot. The two slots are connected to charge the battery.

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