WO2009081922A1 - Light irradiating device - Google Patents

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WO2009081922A1
WO2009081922A1 PCT/JP2008/073381 JP2008073381W WO2009081922A1 WO 2009081922 A1 WO2009081922 A1 WO 2009081922A1 JP 2008073381 W JP2008073381 W JP 2008073381W WO 2009081922 A1 WO2009081922 A1 WO 2009081922A1
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Kosaku Takada
Mikihiro Yamashita
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  • the present invention relates to a light irradiation apparatus for irradiating light to the skin.
  • Japanese Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 2005-278724A discloses a conventional light irradiation apparatus.
  • the light irradiation device is for irradiating the skin with light to suppress the growth of body hair, promote the growth of body hair, or treat the skin.
  • the light irradiation device includes a light source.
  • the light irradiation device is used by being pressed against the skin and irradiating the skin with light emitted from a light source.
  • Such a light irradiation apparatus cannot know which part of the skin has already been irradiated with light by the light irradiation apparatus. Therefore, the light emitted from the light source may be irradiated again to the same part of the skin that has been irradiated with light once. In this case, it takes a lot of time to irradiate the entire skin with light.
  • the present invention has been made in view of the above problems.
  • the objective of this invention is providing the light irradiation apparatus which prevents irradiating light to the part of the skin which irradiated light once.
  • it is to provide a light irradiation apparatus that quickly irradiates the entire skin with light.
  • a light irradiation apparatus for irradiating light to the skin of the present invention includes a casing, a light source, and a power button.
  • the casing has an opening, is configured to contact the skin, and is configured to move on the surface of the skin.
  • the light source is configured to receive light supply and irradiate the skin with light through the opening.
  • the power button is configured to turn on / off the supply of power to the light source.
  • the characteristic part of this invention is that a light irradiation apparatus is further provided with a distance sensor and an alerting
  • the distance sensor is configured to detect the distance that the casing has moved on the surface of the skin, and is configured to output a detection signal when the moved distance is equal to or greater than a reference value.
  • the notification means is configured to recognize an event that the casing has moved by a predetermined distance by receiving the detection signal and notify the event.
  • the light irradiation device can notify the user that the light has moved a predetermined distance from the part of the skin that has already been irradiated with light. That is, it is possible to prevent the skin portion that has already been irradiated with light from being irradiated twice. Therefore, the light irradiation apparatus which can irradiate light to the whole skin promptly is obtained.
  • the light irradiation device further includes a stationary sensor.
  • the stationary sensor is configured to detect that the casing has been stationary on the surface of the skin for a predetermined time or more and output a stationary signal.
  • the notification means is configured to notify that the predetermined time has elapsed by receiving the stationary signal.
  • the light irradiation apparatus configured to notify the user that the skin has been sufficiently irradiated with light is obtained. That is, it is possible to prevent the light irradiation device from being moved to another location on the skin without sufficiently irradiating the skin with light.
  • the light irradiation device further includes a controller that controls to turn on the light source by receiving the detection signal.
  • a light irradiation device configured to automatically emit light when the casing is moved a predetermined distance is obtained.
  • the controller is preferably controlled to turn off the light source by receiving a stationary signal.
  • the light irradiation device configured to prevent the skin from being irradiated with too much light can be obtained.
  • the casing preferably further includes a rotating body.
  • the casing is configured to move on the surface of the skin as the rotating body rotates.
  • the distance sensor is configured to detect the distance moved based on the rotation of the rotating body.
  • the distance sensor can reliably detect the distance that the casing has moved on the surface of the skin.
  • the notification means includes a stopper and a controller.
  • the stopper is configured to fix the rotating body.
  • the controller controls the stopper so as to fix the rotating body by receiving the detection signal.
  • the light irradiation device configured to notify the user that the casing has moved a predetermined distance based on the stop of the casing is obtained. Moreover, it is possible to prevent the casing from moving more than a predetermined distance by forcibly stopping the rotating body with the stopper. Therefore, it is possible to obtain a light irradiation device that can reliably irradiate the entire surface of the skin without leaving a portion that is not irradiated with light.
  • the light irradiation device further includes a stationary sensor.
  • the stationary sensor is configured to detect that the casing has been stationary on the surface of the skin for a predetermined time or more and output a stationary signal.
  • the controller controls the stopper to release the fixing of the rotating body when receiving the stationary signal.
  • a light irradiation device configured to be able to move the casing again is obtained.
  • the light irradiation device preferably further comprises tension applying means configured to apply tension to the skin.
  • the skin can be flattened by applying tension to the skin. Therefore, a light irradiation device that can uniformly irradiate the skin with the light emitted from the light source is obtained.
  • the tension applying means is configured to rotate the rotating body by a predetermined angle, and is preferably configured to apply tension to the skin.
  • a light irradiation apparatus configured to apply tension to the skin via the rotating body is obtained.
  • the tension applying means controls the rotating body to rotate a predetermined angle by receiving the detection signal.
  • the tension applying means is preferably configured to rotate the rotating body through a stopper by a predetermined angle.
  • a light irradiation device configured to automatically apply tension to the skin and flatten the skin is obtained.
  • the light irradiation device preferably further includes a contact sensor and a controller.
  • the contact sensor is configured to detect that the rotating body is in contact with the skin and output a contact signal.
  • the controller controls to turn on the light source by receiving the detection signal and the contact signal.
  • a light irradiation device configured to prevent the light source from emitting light in a state where the casing is not in contact with the skin is obtained.
  • the notification means is configured to generate at least one of sound, light, and vibration by receiving the detection signal.
  • a light irradiation device including a notification unit configured to notify the user that the casing has moved a predetermined distance by sound, light, or vibration.
  • the notification means is configured to generate at least one of sound, light, and vibration by receiving the stationary signal.
  • a light irradiation apparatus including a notification unit configured to notify the user that the casing has been stationary for a predetermined time by sound, light, or vibration.
  • the casing further includes a plurality of rotating bodies.
  • the casing is configured to move on the surface of the skin as the plurality of rotating bodies rotate.
  • the plurality of rotating bodies are configured to measure the distance traveled by the casing based on the respective rotations.
  • the distance sensor is configured to detect a distance moved based on an average of a plurality of movement distances measured by a plurality of rotating bodies.
  • the distance sensor can accurately detect the distance the casing has moved.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a light irradiation apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
  • 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line 1-1 of FIG. 1 of the light irradiation apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
  • 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line 2-2 in FIG. 1 of the light irradiation apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 is a side view showing a ball and a rotation detector of the light irradiation device of the present invention.
  • FIG. 5 is a side view showing a ball and a stopper of the light irradiation device of the present invention.
  • FIG. 6 is a side view showing a contact sensor of the light irradiation device of the present invention.
  • FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a light irradiation apparatus 100 according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
  • 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line 1-1 of FIG. 1 of the light irradiation apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
  • the light irradiation device 100 of the present invention is for suppressing the growth of body hair.
  • the light irradiation device 100 of the present embodiment includes a casing 200, a light source 300, balls 400 and 401, a power button 500, a controller 600, a buzzer 700, a power supply 900, a distance sensor 800, and a stationary sensor 801. Is provided.
  • the casing 200 is for housing the light source 300, the balls 400 and 401, the power button 500, the controller 600, the buzzer 700, the distance sensor 800, and the stationary sensor 801.
  • the casing 200 includes a bottom 201, and the bottom 201 includes a skin contact surface 202 formed so as to contact the skin.
  • An opening 203 is formed in the bottom 201.
  • a transparent plate is provided in the opening 203.
  • the light source 300 is composed of a xenon lamp, and is configured to emit light (flash light) upon receiving power from the power source 900.
  • the light source 300 is arranged to irradiate the emitted light to the outside of the casing 200 through the opening 203. Therefore, the light emitted from the light source 300 is applied to the skin through the opening 203.
  • Balls 400 and 401 are so-called rotating bodies.
  • the balls 400 and 401 are provided so that the casing 200 moves smoothly on the surface of the skin.
  • four balls 400, 400, 401, 401 are provided on the skin contact surface 202.
  • the pair of balls 400, 400 are disposed on both sides of the opening.
  • the other pair of balls 401 and 401 are also arranged on both sides of the opening.
  • the balls 401 and 401 are arranged so that a straight line connecting the balls 400 and 400 is orthogonal to a straight line connecting the balls 401 and 401.
  • the balls 400 and 401 are fitted to the casing so as to be rotatable in all directions. Note that a roller or the like can be used as the rotating body instead of the balls 400 and 401.
  • the balls 400 and 401 are provided with a rotation detector 410 for measuring the number of rotations of the ball.
  • the distance sensor 800 is configured to measure a plurality of distances that the casing 200 has moved on the surface of the skin based on the number of rotations of the pair of balls 400 detected by the rotation detector 410. The distance traveled is detected based on the average of.
  • the distance sensor 800 is configured to output a detection signal when the distance traveled by the casing 200 is greater than or equal to a reference value.
  • the distance sensor 800 is connected to the controller 600 and the buzzer 700 in order to output a detection signal to the controller 600 and the buzzer 700.
  • the stationary sensor 801 detects that the casing 200 is stationary on the surface of the skin based on the number of rotations of the ball 400 detected by the rotation detector 410, and determines the time during which the casing 200 is stationary on the surface of the skin. Configured to detect.
  • the stationary sensor 801 is configured to output a stationary signal when it is detected that the casing 200 has been stationary on the skin surface for a predetermined time or more.
  • the stationary sensor 801 is connected to the controller 600 and the buzzer 700 in order to output a stationary signal to the controller 600 and the buzzer 700.
  • the controller 600 controls the light source 300 to be turned on by receiving the detection signal. Further, the controller 600 controls to turn off the light source 300 by receiving a stationary signal. Further, the controller 600 is configured to turn on and off the light source 300 based on on and off of the power button 500.
  • the buzzer 700 is so-called notification means.
  • the buzzer 700 recognizes an event that the casing has moved a predetermined distance by receiving the detection signal, and notifies the user of the event by making a sound. Further, when receiving a stationary signal, the buzzer 700 informs the user by making a sound that the casing has stopped for a predetermined time.
  • the power button 500 is provided to control the start and stop of the light irradiation device 100.
  • the power button 500 is provided to turn on / off the supply of power to the light source 300.
  • Such a light irradiation apparatus 100 operates as follows.
  • the user presses the power button 500 to activate the light irradiation device 100.
  • the power source 900 supplies power to the light source 300.
  • the controller 600 controls the light source 300 to emit light.
  • the user brings the skin contact surface 202 into contact with the surface of the skin S and causes the casing 200 to rest on the surface of the skin S.
  • the stationary sensor 801 measures the stationary time of the casing 200.
  • the stationary sensor 801 sends a stationary signal to the controller 600 and the buzzer 700.
  • the controller 600 controls the light source 300 to be turned off.
  • the buzzer 700 that has received the stationary signal emits a sound.
  • the light irradiation apparatus 100 can notify a user that the predetermined place of the skin S was irradiated with light for a predetermined time.
  • the user who heard the sound moves the casing 200 on the surface of the skin S via the balls 400 and 401.
  • the stationary sensor 801 stops outputting the stationary signal.
  • the buzzer 700 stops generating sound.
  • the distance sensor 800 measures the distance that the casing 200 moves on the surface of the skin S.
  • the controller 600 controls the light source 300 to emit light.
  • the buzzer 700 that has received the detection signal emits a sound for a certain period of time.
  • the light irradiation apparatus 100 informs the user by sound that the surface of the skin S has been moved a predetermined distance.
  • the user who hears the sound stops the casing 200 on the surface of the skin S.
  • the light emitted from the light source 300 is irradiated to the skin S different from the previous time.
  • the stationary sensor 801 measures the stationary time of the casing 200. In this way, the buzzer 700 emits sound and the light source 300 emits light as the casing moves and stops.
  • the controller 600 controls the light source 300 to be turned off based on the stationary signal. Therefore, the light irradiation device configured to prevent the light from being continuously irradiated to the same place on the skin S can be obtained. Further, the buzzer 700 is configured to emit a sound based on a stationary signal. Therefore, the light irradiation device configured to notify the user that the irradiation of light to the same place on the skin S has been completed is obtained.
  • the controller 600 controls the light source 300 to be turned on based on the detection signal. Therefore, the light irradiation apparatus which can irradiate light to the skin S of the part different from the part of the skin S which already irradiated light is obtained.
  • the controller 600 is configured to turn off the light source 300 by receiving a stationary signal, and is configured to turn on the light source 300 by receiving a detection signal.
  • the user may be configured to turn on and off the light source 300 with the power button 500.
  • the light of the light source 300 can be applied to the skin S for a user's desired time.
  • the light source 300 may continue to shine even when the controller 600 receives a stationary signal.
  • the buzzer 700 emits a sound
  • the user can irradiate light on the skin S that is different from the part of the skin S that has already been irradiated by moving or stopping the casing 200. A light irradiation apparatus is obtained.
  • the light irradiation device 100 of the present embodiment is configured to use a buzzer 700 as a notification means and notify the user with sound.
  • a notification means configured to notify the user by light or vibration.
  • Examples of the notification means configured to emit light include an LED and a light bulb.
  • Examples of the notification means configured to vibrate include a vibrator.
  • Embodiment 2 The light irradiation apparatus concerning Embodiment 2 of this invention is demonstrated with an accompanying drawing.
  • configurations and operations provided in the light irradiation apparatus of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.
  • FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a light irradiation apparatus 100 according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 1-1 of the light irradiation apparatus 100 according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along the line 2-2 of the light irradiation apparatus 100 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIGS.
  • the light irradiation apparatus 100 of the present embodiment includes a casing 200, a light source 300, balls 400 and 401, a power button 500, a controller 600, a buzzer 700, a power supply 900, A distance sensor 800, a stationary sensor 801, a stopper 420, and a tension applying unit 430 are provided.
  • the casing 200 includes a light source 300, balls 400 and 401, a power button 500, a controller 600, a buzzer 700, a power source 900, a distance sensor 800, a stationary sensor 801, a stopper 420, and a tension applying unit 430. Is to incorporate.
  • the bottom 201 of the casing 200 includes a skin contact surface 202 formed so as to contact the skin S, and an opening 203 is formed.
  • Balls 400 and 401 are so-called rotating bodies.
  • the balls 400 and 401 are provided so that the casing 200 moves smoothly on the surface of the skin S.
  • four balls 400, 400, 401, 401 are provided on the skin contact surface 202.
  • the pair of balls 400 and 400 are disposed on both sides of the opening 203.
  • the other pair of balls 401 and 401 are also arranged on both sides of the opening 203.
  • the balls 400, 400, 401, 401 are arranged so that the straight line connecting the balls 400, 400 is orthogonal to the straight line connecting the balls 401, 401.
  • the balls 400 and 401 are fitted to the casing 200 so as to be rotatable in all directions.
  • a roller or the like can be used as the rotating body instead of the balls 400 and 401.
  • the balls 400 and 401 are provided with a rotation detector 410 for measuring the number of rotations of the ball.
  • the balls 400 and 401 are configured to be rotated by a predetermined angle by a tension applying unit 430 described later.
  • the stopper 420 is so-called notification means.
  • the stopper 420 is for fixing the ball 401.
  • the controller 600 moves the stopper 420 so as to contact the ball 401.
  • the ball 401 is fixed by the stopper 420. Therefore, the casing 200 stops at the surface of the skin S.
  • the user Based on the stationary state of the casing 200, the user can be notified of an event that the casing 200 has moved a predetermined distance. Further, based on the state in which the casing 200 is movable, it is possible to notify the user that the casing 200 has been stationary for a predetermined time.
  • the controller 600 controls the light source 300 to be turned on by receiving the detection signal. Further, the controller 600 controls to turn off the light source 300 by receiving a stationary signal. Further, the controller 600 is configured to turn on and off the light source 300 based on on and off of the power button 500.
  • the controller controls the stopper 420 so as to stop the rotation of the ball 401.
  • the controller 600 controls the stopper 420 to release the fixation of the ball 401.
  • the tension applying means 430 holds the stopper 420. After the controller 600 receives the detection signal and the stopper 420 contacts the ball 401, the controller 600 controls the tension applying means 430 to move the stopper 420 and rotate the ball 401 by a predetermined angle. Thereby, a tension
  • Such a light irradiation apparatus 100 operates as follows.
  • the power source 900 supplies power to the light source 300.
  • the controller 600 controls the light source 300 to emit light. As a result, light is emitted from the light source 300.
  • the controller 600 fixes the ball 401 by bringing the stopper 420 into contact with the ball 401.
  • the casing 200 stops at the surface of the skin S.
  • the skin S which contacts the skin contact surface is flattened by applying tension.
  • the light emitted from the light source continues to irradiate a certain range of the flat skin S for a certain period of time.
  • the stationary sensor 801 detects that the casing 200 is stationary on the surface of the skin S.
  • the stationary sensor 801 detects that the casing 200 has been stationary on the surface of the skin S for a predetermined time or more, it outputs a stationary signal.
  • the controller 600 controls the stopper 420 so that the stopper 420 can be separated from the ball 401. Thereby, the fixation of the ball 401 is released.
  • the buzzer 700 that has received the stationary signal emits a sound. This notifies the user that the light source has finished irradiating a certain range of the skin S for a certain period of time.
  • the distance sensor 800 detects the distance moved on the surface of the skin S of the casing based on the rotation of the ball 400.
  • the distance sensor 800 outputs a detection signal when the distance traveled by the casing 200 is equal to or greater than a reference value.
  • the controller 600 controls the light source 300 to emit light. As a result, light is emitted from the light source 300.
  • the controller 600 fixes the ball 401 by bringing the stopper 420 into contact with the ball 401. As a result, the casing 200 cannot move on the surface of the skin S. Thereafter, as shown in FIG.
  • the controller 600 controls the tension applying means 430 to move the stopper 420 so as to rotate the ball 401 by a predetermined angle.
  • the skin S that contacts the skin contact surface is given a tension T, and the skin S becomes flat as shown by the broken line in FIG.
  • the light emitted from the light source 300 is continuously irradiated for a certain period of time on a certain range of the flat skin S different from the certain range of the first skin S.
  • Such a light irradiation apparatus 100 includes a stopper 420.
  • the controller 600 receives the detection signal, the controller 600 moves the stopper 420 so as to fix the ball.
  • the casing 200 is stationary on the surface of the skin S. Therefore, the light irradiation device configured to stop the casing on the surface of the skin S when the casing moves on the surface of the skin S by a predetermined distance is obtained.
  • such a light irradiation apparatus 100 includes a tension applying unit 430.
  • the tension applying means 430 rotates the ball 401 through the stopper 420 by a predetermined angle, thereby applying tension to the skin S. Therefore, the light irradiation device configured to uniformly irradiate the light from the light source 300 onto the skin S flattened by the tension is obtained.
  • the light irradiation apparatus 100 further includes a contact sensor for detecting that the balls 400 and 401 are in contact with the skin S.
  • FIG. 6 shows an enlarged cross-sectional view of the main part of the light irradiation apparatus 100 according to the first modification of the present embodiment.
  • the light irradiation device 100 includes a contact sensor 440.
  • the contact sensor 440 is connected to a pair of stoppers 420 and 420.
  • the contact sensor 440 is configured to receive power from the power source 900 and apply a small voltage to the skin S via the stoppers 420 and 420 and the balls 401 and 401 made of a conductor.
  • the contact sensor 440 When the contact sensor 440 applies a small voltage to the skin S and the skin S is in contact with the balls 401 and 401, a minute current flows through the skin S.
  • the contact sensor 440 detects that the balls 401 and 401 are in contact with the skin S based on the minute current that flows through the skin S.
  • the contact sensor 440 is configured to output a contact signal when it is detected that the balls 401 and 401 are in contact with the skin S.
  • the controller 600 controls the light source 300 not to emit light when no contact signal is received.
  • the light irradiation apparatus 100 provided with such a contact sensor 440 can prevent the light source 300 from shining when the ball 401 is not in contact with the skin S.
  • the tension applying unit 430 is configured to rotate the ball 401 through a stopper 420 by a predetermined angle.
  • the light irradiation device further includes a roller, and the tension applying unit 430 is configured to rotate the roller by a predetermined angle, and it is also preferable to apply tension to the skin S.
  • the contact sensor 440 is configured to detect a current flowing through the skin S via the ball 401, but is not limited to this configuration.
  • a sensor that detects contact with the skin S based on electrostatic capacity or the like can also be used.

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A light irradiating device to irradiate light toward a skin is provided with a casing, a light source, an electric power source button, a distance sensor and a notifying means. An opening is made in the casing, which is configured to contact with the skin and to move on the surface of a hand skin. The light source is configured to irradiate light toward the skin through the opening when the light source is supplied with electric power. The electric power source button is configured to turn on or off the supply of the electric power to the light source. The distance sensor is configured to detect a distance that the casing moves on the surface of the skin and to outputs a detection signal when the moving distance is equal to or more than the standard value. The notifying means is configured to recognize, in accordance with the receipt of the detection signal, such an event that the casing has moved a predetermined distance and to notify the event.

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光照射装置Light irradiation device
　本発明は、皮膚に光を照射する光照射装置に関する。 The present invention relates to a light irradiation apparatus for irradiating light to the skin.
　日本公開特許公報特開２００５－２７８７２４Ａは、従来の光照射装置を開示している。光照射装置は、光を皮膚に照射することにより、体毛の成長を抑制したり、体毛の成長を促したり、皮膚をトリートメントするためのものである。光照射装置は、光源を備える。光照射装置は、皮膚に押し当てて、光源が発する光を皮膚に照射して使用する。このような光照射装置は、皮膚のどの部分がすでに光照射装置で光を照射したか知ることができなかった。したがって、光源が発した光は、一度光を照射した皮膚の部分と同じ部分に再度照射される可能性があった。この場合、皮膚全体に光を照射するために多くの時間を必要とする。 Japanese Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 2005-278724A discloses a conventional light irradiation apparatus. The light irradiation device is for irradiating the skin with light to suppress the growth of body hair, promote the growth of body hair, or treat the skin. The light irradiation device includes a light source. The light irradiation device is used by being pressed against the skin and irradiating the skin with light emitted from a light source. Such a light irradiation apparatus cannot know which part of the skin has already been irradiated with light by the light irradiation apparatus. Therefore, the light emitted from the light source may be irradiated again to the same part of the skin that has been irradiated with light once. In this case, it takes a lot of time to irradiate the entire skin with light.
　本発明は上記問題点に鑑みてなされたものである。本発明の目的は、一度光を照射した皮膚の部分に再度光を照射することを防ぐ光照射装置を提供することである。これにより速やかに皮膚全体に光を照射する光照射装置を提供することである。 The present invention has been made in view of the above problems. The objective of this invention is providing the light irradiation apparatus which prevents irradiating light to the part of the skin which irradiated light once. Thus, it is to provide a light irradiation apparatus that quickly irradiates the entire skin with light.
　上記課題を解決するために、本発明の、皮膚に光を照射する光照射装置は、ケーシングと、光源と、電源ボタンとを備える。ケーシングは、開口が形成されており、皮膚に接触するように形成されており、皮膚の表面を移動するように構成されている。光源は、電力の供給を受けて開口を介して光を皮膚に照射するように構成されている。電源ボタンは、光源への電力の供給をオンオフするように構成されている。本発明の特徴部分は、光照射装置は、さらに距離センサと報知手段とを備えることである。距離センサは、ケーシングが皮膚の表面を移動した距離を検出するように構成されており、移動した距離が基準値以上のときに検出信号を出力するように構成されている。報知手段は、検出信号を受けることにより、ケーシングが所定の距離移動したという事象を認識して、当該事象を報知するように構成されている。 In order to solve the above problems, a light irradiation apparatus for irradiating light to the skin of the present invention includes a casing, a light source, and a power button. The casing has an opening, is configured to contact the skin, and is configured to move on the surface of the skin. The light source is configured to receive light supply and irradiate the skin with light through the opening. The power button is configured to turn on / off the supply of power to the light source. The characteristic part of this invention is that a light irradiation apparatus is further provided with a distance sensor and an alerting | reporting means. The distance sensor is configured to detect the distance that the casing has moved on the surface of the skin, and is configured to output a detection signal when the moved distance is equal to or greater than a reference value. The notification means is configured to recognize an event that the casing has moved by a predetermined distance by receiving the detection signal and notify the event.
　この場合、光照射装置は、すでに光を照射した皮膚の部分から所定の距離移動したことをユーザーに報知することができる。即ち、すでに光を照射した皮膚の部分に重複して照射することを防ぐことができる。したがって、速やかに皮膚全体に光を照射することができる光照射装置が得られる。 In this case, the light irradiation device can notify the user that the light has moved a predetermined distance from the part of the skin that has already been irradiated with light. That is, it is possible to prevent the skin portion that has already been irradiated with light from being irradiated twice. Therefore, the light irradiation apparatus which can irradiate light to the whole skin promptly is obtained.
　光照射装置は、さらに、静止センサを備えることが好ましい。静止センサは、ケーシングが皮膚の表面で所定の時間以上静止したことを検出し、静止信号を出力するように構成されている。報知手段は、前記静止信号を受けることにより、前記所定の時間経過したことを報知するように構成されている。 It is preferable that the light irradiation device further includes a stationary sensor. The stationary sensor is configured to detect that the casing has been stationary on the surface of the skin for a predetermined time or more and output a stationary signal. The notification means is configured to notify that the predetermined time has elapsed by receiving the stationary signal.
　この場合、光照射装置が所定の時間、皮膚の同じ部分に光を照射していることをユーザーに報知することができる。したがって、皮膚に十分光を照射したことをユーザーに報知するように構成された光照射装置が得られる。即ち、皮膚へ十分に光を照射しない状態で皮膚の別の場所に光照射装置を移動させることを防ぐことができる。 In this case, it is possible to notify the user that the light irradiation device is irradiating the same part of the skin with light for a predetermined time. Therefore, the light irradiation apparatus configured to notify the user that the skin has been sufficiently irradiated with light is obtained. That is, it is possible to prevent the light irradiation device from being moved to another location on the skin without sufficiently irradiating the skin with light.
　光照射装置は、さらに、検出信号を受けることにより光源を点灯するように制御するコントローラを備えることが好ましい。 It is preferable that the light irradiation device further includes a controller that controls to turn on the light source by receiving the detection signal.
　この場合、ケーシングが所定の距離移動させられたときに自動的に光源を発光させるように構成された光照射装置が得られる。 In this case, a light irradiation device configured to automatically emit light when the casing is moved a predetermined distance is obtained.
　コントローラは、静止信号を受けることにより、光源を消灯するように制御することが好ましい。 The controller is preferably controlled to turn off the light source by receiving a stationary signal.
　この場合、光源が皮膚に所定時間以上光を照射することを防ぐことができる。したがって、皮膚に光を照射しすぎることを防ぐように構成された光照射装置が得られる。 In this case, it is possible to prevent the light source from irradiating the skin with light for a predetermined time or longer. Therefore, the light irradiation device configured to prevent the skin from being irradiated with too much light can be obtained.
　ケーシングは、さらに回転体を備えることが好ましい。ケーシングは回転体の回転に伴って皮膚の表面を移動するように構成されている。距離センサは、回転体の回転に基づいて移動した距離を検出するように構成されている。 The casing preferably further includes a rotating body. The casing is configured to move on the surface of the skin as the rotating body rotates. The distance sensor is configured to detect the distance moved based on the rotation of the rotating body.
　この場合、距離センサが、ケーシングが皮膚の表面を移動した距離を確実に検出することができる。 In this case, the distance sensor can reliably detect the distance that the casing has moved on the surface of the skin.
　報知手段は、ストッパと、コントローラとからなることが好ましい。ストッパは、回転体を固定するように構成されている。コントローラは、検出信号を受けることにより、回転体を固定させるようにストッパを制御する。 It is preferable that the notification means includes a stopper and a controller. The stopper is configured to fix the rotating body. The controller controls the stopper so as to fix the rotating body by receiving the detection signal.
　この場合、ケーシングが皮膚の表面を所定の距離移動したとき、回転体がストッパによって固定され、これによりケーシングの皮膚の表面の移動が停止される。したがって、ケーシングの停止に基づいて、ケーシングが所定の距離移動したことをユーザーに報知するように構成された光照射装置が得られる。また、回転体をストッパで強制的に停止させることにより、ケーシングが所定の距離以上移動することを防ぐことができる。したがって、光が照射されていない部分を残すことなく、皮膚の全面に確実に光を照射することができる光照射装置が得られる。 In this case, when the casing moves on the skin surface by a predetermined distance, the rotating body is fixed by the stopper, thereby stopping the movement of the casing skin surface. Therefore, the light irradiation device configured to notify the user that the casing has moved a predetermined distance based on the stop of the casing is obtained. Moreover, it is possible to prevent the casing from moving more than a predetermined distance by forcibly stopping the rotating body with the stopper. Therefore, it is possible to obtain a light irradiation device that can reliably irradiate the entire surface of the skin without leaving a portion that is not irradiated with light.
　光照射装置は、さらに静止センサを備えることが好ましい。静止センサは、ケーシングが皮膚の表面で所定の時間以上静止したことを検出し、静止信号を出力するように構成されている。コントローラは、前記静止信号を受けたときに回転体の固定を解除するようにストッパを制御する。 It is preferable that the light irradiation device further includes a stationary sensor. The stationary sensor is configured to detect that the casing has been stationary on the surface of the skin for a predetermined time or more and output a stationary signal. The controller controls the stopper to release the fixing of the rotating body when receiving the stationary signal.
　この場合、ケーシングが皮膚の表面で静止し、光源が所定の時間光を照射すると、再度ケーシングを移動させることができるように構成された光照射装置が得られる。 In this case, when the casing is stationary on the surface of the skin and the light source emits light for a predetermined time, a light irradiation device configured to be able to move the casing again is obtained.
　光照射装置は、さらに皮膚に張力を付与するように構成された張力付与手段を備えることが好ましい。 The light irradiation device preferably further comprises tension applying means configured to apply tension to the skin.
　この場合、皮膚に張力を付与して皮膚を平坦にすることができる。したがって、光源から照射された光を均一に皮膚に照射することができる光照射装置が得られる。 In this case, the skin can be flattened by applying tension to the skin. Therefore, a light irradiation device that can uniformly irradiate the skin with the light emitted from the light source is obtained.
　張力付与手段は、回転体を所定の角度回転させるように構成されており、これにより皮膚に張力を付与するように構成されていることが好ましい。 The tension applying means is configured to rotate the rotating body by a predetermined angle, and is preferably configured to apply tension to the skin.
　この場合、回転体を介して皮膚に張力を付与するように構成された光照射装置が得られる。 In this case, a light irradiation apparatus configured to apply tension to the skin via the rotating body is obtained.
　張力付与手段は、前記検出信号を受けることにより、前記回転体を所定の角度回転させるように制御することが好ましい。 It is preferable that the tension applying means controls the rotating body to rotate a predetermined angle by receiving the detection signal.
　張力付与手段は、ストッパを介して回転体を所定の角度回転させるように構成されていることが好ましい。 The tension applying means is preferably configured to rotate the rotating body through a stopper by a predetermined angle.
　この場合、ケーシングが皮膚の表面を所定の距離移動したときに、自動的に皮膚に張力を付与し、皮膚を平坦にするように構成された光照射装置が得られる。 In this case, when the casing moves a predetermined distance on the surface of the skin, a light irradiation device configured to automatically apply tension to the skin and flatten the skin is obtained.
　光照射装置は、さらに接触センサとコントローラとを備えることが好ましい。接触センサは、回転体が皮膚に接触していることを検出して、接触信号を出力するように構成されている。コントローラは、検出信号及び接触信号を受けることにより、前記光源を点灯するように制御する。 The light irradiation device preferably further includes a contact sensor and a controller. The contact sensor is configured to detect that the rotating body is in contact with the skin and output a contact signal. The controller controls to turn on the light source by receiving the detection signal and the contact signal.
　この場合、皮膚にケーシングが接触していない状態において光源が発光することを防ぐように構成された光照射装置が得られる。 In this case, a light irradiation device configured to prevent the light source from emitting light in a state where the casing is not in contact with the skin is obtained.
　報知手段は、前記検出信号を受けることにより、音、光、振動の少なくとも一つを生じるように構成されていることが好ましい。この場合、ケーシングが所定の距離移動したことを音、光、振動によってユーザーに報知するように構成された報知手段を備えた光照射装置が得られる。同様に、報知手段は、前記静止信号を受けることにより、音、光、振動の少なくとも一つを生じるように構成されていることが好ましい。この場合、ケーシングが所定の時間静止したことを、音、光、振動によってユーザーに報知するように構成された報知手段を備えた光照射装置が得られる。 It is preferable that the notification means is configured to generate at least one of sound, light, and vibration by receiving the detection signal. In this case, it is possible to obtain a light irradiation device including a notification unit configured to notify the user that the casing has moved a predetermined distance by sound, light, or vibration. Similarly, it is preferable that the notification means is configured to generate at least one of sound, light, and vibration by receiving the stationary signal. In this case, it is possible to obtain a light irradiation apparatus including a notification unit configured to notify the user that the casing has been stationary for a predetermined time by sound, light, or vibration.
　前記ケーシングは、さらに複数の回転体を備えることが好ましい。ケーシングは、複数の回転体の回転に伴って皮膚の表面を移動するように構成されている。複数の回転体は、それぞれの回転に基づいてケーシングが移動した距離を計測するように構成されている。距離センサは、複数の回転体が計測した複数の移動距離の平均に基づいて、移動した距離を検出するように構成されている。 It is preferable that the casing further includes a plurality of rotating bodies. The casing is configured to move on the surface of the skin as the plurality of rotating bodies rotate. The plurality of rotating bodies are configured to measure the distance traveled by the casing based on the respective rotations. The distance sensor is configured to detect a distance moved based on an average of a plurality of movement distances measured by a plurality of rotating bodies.
　この場合、距離センサが、ケーシングが移動した距離を正確に検出することを可能にする。 In this case, the distance sensor can accurately detect the distance the casing has moved.
　本発明のさらなる特徴及びその効果は、以下の発明を実施するための最良の形態からより明確に理解されるだろう。 Further features of the present invention and its effects will be more clearly understood from the following best mode for carrying out the invention.
図１は、本発明の実施形態１の光照射装置の斜視図である。FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a light irradiation apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. 図２は、本発明の実施形態１の光照射装置の図１における１－１断面図である。2 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line 1-1 of FIG. 1 of the light irradiation apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. 図３は、本発明の実施形態１の光照射装置の図１における２－２断面図である。3 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line 2-2 in FIG. 1 of the light irradiation apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. 図４は、本発明の光照射装置のボール及び回転検出器を示した側面図である。FIG. 4 is a side view showing a ball and a rotation detector of the light irradiation device of the present invention. 図５は、本発明の光照射装置のボール及びストッパを示した側面図である。FIG. 5 is a side view showing a ball and a stopper of the light irradiation device of the present invention. 図６は、本発明の光照射装置の接触センサを示した側面図である。FIG. 6 is a side view showing a contact sensor of the light irradiation device of the present invention.
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　本発明の実施形態１にかかる光照射装置を添付の図面と共に説明する。図１は、本発明の実施形態１の光照射装置１００の斜視図を示している。図２は、本発明の実施形態１の光照射装置の図１における１－１断面図である。本発明の光照射装置１００は、体毛の成長を抑制するためのものである。本実施形態の光照射装置１００は、ケーシング２００と、光源３００と、ボール４００，４０１と、電源ボタン５００と、コントローラ６００と、ブザー７００と、電源９００と、距離センサ８００と、静止センサ８０１とを備える。 (Embodiment 1)
The light irradiation apparatus concerning Embodiment 1 of this invention is demonstrated with attached drawing. FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a light irradiation apparatus 100 according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line 1-1 of FIG. 1 of the light irradiation apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The light irradiation device 100 of the present invention is for suppressing the growth of body hair. The light irradiation device 100 of the present embodiment includes a casing 200, a light source 300, balls 400 and 401, a power button 500, a controller 600, a buzzer 700, a power supply 900, a distance sensor 800, and a stationary sensor 801. Is provided.
　ケーシング２００は、光源３００と、ボール４００，４０１と、電源ボタン５００と、コントローラ６００と、ブザー７００と、距離センサ８００と、静止センサ８０１とを収納するためのものである。ケーシング２００は、底２０１を備え、底２０１は、皮膚に接触するように形成された皮膚接触面２０２を備える。底２０１は、開口２０３が形成されている。開口２０３には、透明板が設けられている。 The casing 200 is for housing the light source 300, the balls 400 and 401, the power button 500, the controller 600, the buzzer 700, the distance sensor 800, and the stationary sensor 801. The casing 200 includes a bottom 201, and the bottom 201 includes a skin contact surface 202 formed so as to contact the skin. An opening 203 is formed in the bottom 201. A transparent plate is provided in the opening 203.
　光源３００は、キセノンランプからなり、電源９００から電力の供給を受けて光（フラッシュライト）を発するように構成されている。光源３００は、発した光を、開口２０３を介してケーシング２００の外部に照射するように配置されている。したがって、光源３００が発した光は、開口２０３を介して皮膚に照射される。 The light source 300 is composed of a xenon lamp, and is configured to emit light (flash light) upon receiving power from the power source 900. The light source 300 is arranged to irradiate the emitted light to the outside of the casing 200 through the opening 203. Therefore, the light emitted from the light source 300 is applied to the skin through the opening 203.
　ボール４００，４０１は、いわゆる回転体である。ボール４００，４０１は、ケーシング２００が皮膚の表面を滑らかに移動するために設けられている。図１に示すように、４つのボール４００，４００，４０１，４０１が、皮膚接触面２０２に設けられている。一対のボール４００，４００は、開口の両側に配置されている。他の一対のボール４０１，４０１も、開口の両側に配置されている。ボール４００，４００を結ぶ直線が、ボール４０１，４０１を結ぶ直線と直交するように、ボール４０１，４０１は配置されている。ボール４００，４０１は、ケーシングに対して全方向に回転自在に嵌合している。なお、回転体としては、ボール４００，４０１に代えてローラーなどを使用することも可能である。ボール４００，４０１には、ボールの回転数を計測するための回転検出器４１０が設けられている。 Balls 400 and 401 are so-called rotating bodies. The balls 400 and 401 are provided so that the casing 200 moves smoothly on the surface of the skin. As shown in FIG. 1, four balls 400, 400, 401, 401 are provided on the skin contact surface 202. The pair of balls 400, 400 are disposed on both sides of the opening. The other pair of balls 401 and 401 are also arranged on both sides of the opening. The balls 401 and 401 are arranged so that a straight line connecting the balls 400 and 400 is orthogonal to a straight line connecting the balls 401 and 401. The balls 400 and 401 are fitted to the casing so as to be rotatable in all directions. Note that a roller or the like can be used as the rotating body instead of the balls 400 and 401. The balls 400 and 401 are provided with a rotation detector 410 for measuring the number of rotations of the ball.
　距離センサ８００は、回転検出器４１０が検出した一対のボール４００の回転数に基づいて、ケーシング２００が皮膚の表面を移動した距離を複数計測するように構成されており、計測した複数の移動距離の平均に基づいて、移動した距離を検出するように構成されている。距離センサ８００は、ケーシング２００が移動した距離が基準値以上のときに検出信号を出力するように構成されている。距離センサ８００は、検出信号をコントローラ６００及びブザー７００に出力するために、コントローラ６００及びブザー７００に接続されている。 The distance sensor 800 is configured to measure a plurality of distances that the casing 200 has moved on the surface of the skin based on the number of rotations of the pair of balls 400 detected by the rotation detector 410. The distance traveled is detected based on the average of. The distance sensor 800 is configured to output a detection signal when the distance traveled by the casing 200 is greater than or equal to a reference value. The distance sensor 800 is connected to the controller 600 and the buzzer 700 in order to output a detection signal to the controller 600 and the buzzer 700.
　静止センサ８０１は、回転検出器４１０が検出したボール４００の回転数に基づいて、ケーシング２００が皮膚の表面で静止していることを検出し、ケーシング２００が皮膚の表面で静止している時間を検出するように構成されている。静止センサ８０１は、ケーシング２００が皮膚の表面で所定の時間以上静止したことを検出したときに静止信号を出力するように構成されている。静止センサ８０１は、静止信号をコントローラ６００及びブザー７００に出力するために、コントローラ６００及びブザー７００に接続されている。 The stationary sensor 801 detects that the casing 200 is stationary on the surface of the skin based on the number of rotations of the ball 400 detected by the rotation detector 410, and determines the time during which the casing 200 is stationary on the surface of the skin. Configured to detect. The stationary sensor 801 is configured to output a stationary signal when it is detected that the casing 200 has been stationary on the skin surface for a predetermined time or more. The stationary sensor 801 is connected to the controller 600 and the buzzer 700 in order to output a stationary signal to the controller 600 and the buzzer 700.
　コントローラ６００は、検出信号を受けることにより、光源３００を点灯するように制御する。また、コントローラ６００は、静止信号を受けることにより光源３００を消灯するように制御する。また、コントローラ６００は、電源ボタン５００のオンオフに基づいて、光源３００をオンオフするように構成されている。 The controller 600 controls the light source 300 to be turned on by receiving the detection signal. Further, the controller 600 controls to turn off the light source 300 by receiving a stationary signal. Further, the controller 600 is configured to turn on and off the light source 300 based on on and off of the power button 500.
　ブザー７００は、いわゆる報知手段である。ブザー７００は、検出信号を受けることにより、ケーシングが所定の距離移動したという事象を認識して、音を発することによりその事象をユーザーに報知する。また、ブザー７００は、静止信号を受けたときに、ケーシングが所定の時間停止したことを、音を発することによりユーザーに報知する。 The buzzer 700 is so-called notification means. The buzzer 700 recognizes an event that the casing has moved a predetermined distance by receiving the detection signal, and notifies the user of the event by making a sound. Further, when receiving a stationary signal, the buzzer 700 informs the user by making a sound that the casing has stopped for a predetermined time.
　電源ボタン５００は、光照射装置１００の起動と停止を制御するために設けられている。また、電源ボタン５００は、光源３００への電力の供給をオンオフするために設けられている。 The power button 500 is provided to control the start and stop of the light irradiation device 100. The power button 500 is provided to turn on / off the supply of power to the light source 300.
　このような光照射装置１００は次のように動作する。ユーザーは、電源ボタン５００を押して、光照射装置１００を起動する。電源ボタン５００が押されると、電源９００は、光源３００に電力を供給する。また、コントローラ６００は、光源３００を発光させるように制御する。これにより、光は光源３００から発せられる。次にユーザーは、皮膚接触面２０２を皮膚Ｓの表面に接触させ、ケーシング２００を皮膚Ｓの表面で静止させる。これにより、光源３００から発せられた光は皮膚Ｓに照射される。この時、静止センサ８０１は、ケーシング２００の静止時間を計測する。ケーシング２００の静止時間が所定の時間以上のとき、静止センサ８０１は、静止信号をコントローラ６００及びブザー７００に送る。静止信号を受けたコントローラ６００は、光源３００を消灯させるように制御する。また、静止信号を受けたブザー７００は、音を発する。これにより、光照射装置１００は、皮膚Ｓの所定の場所に所定時間光を照射したことをユーザーに知らせることができる。 Such a light irradiation apparatus 100 operates as follows. The user presses the power button 500 to activate the light irradiation device 100. When the power button 500 is pressed, the power source 900 supplies power to the light source 300. Further, the controller 600 controls the light source 300 to emit light. As a result, light is emitted from the light source 300. Next, the user brings the skin contact surface 202 into contact with the surface of the skin S and causes the casing 200 to rest on the surface of the skin S. Thereby, the light emitted from the light source 300 is applied to the skin S. At this time, the stationary sensor 801 measures the stationary time of the casing 200. When the stationary time of the casing 200 is equal to or longer than a predetermined time, the stationary sensor 801 sends a stationary signal to the controller 600 and the buzzer 700. Upon receiving the stationary signal, the controller 600 controls the light source 300 to be turned off. Also, the buzzer 700 that has received the stationary signal emits a sound. Thereby, the light irradiation apparatus 100 can notify a user that the predetermined place of the skin S was irradiated with light for a predetermined time.
　音を聞いたユーザーは、ケーシング２００を、ボール４００，４０１を介して皮膚Ｓの表面を移動させる。ケーシング２００が皮膚Ｓの表面を移動することにより、静止センサ８０１は、静止信号の出力を停止する。これにより、ブザー７００は、音の発生を停止する。一方、距離センサ８００は、ケーシング２００が皮膚Ｓの表面を移動する距離を計測する。ケーシング２００が移動した距離が、基準値よりも大きいとき、距離センサ８００は、検出信号をコントローラ６００及びブザー７００に出力する。検出信号を受けたコントローラ６００は、光源３００を発光させるように制御する。また、検出信号を受けたブザー７００は、音を一定時間発する。これにより、光照射装置１００が、皮膚Ｓの表面を所定の距離移動したことをユーザーに音により知らせる。音を聞いたユーザーは、ケーシング２００を皮膚Ｓの表面で静止させる。これにより、光源３００から発せられた光は前回と異なる皮膚Ｓに照射される。ケーシングが停止すると、静止センサ８０１は、ケーシング２００の静止時間を計測する。このようにして、ケーシングの移動と停止に伴って、ブザー７００は音を発し、光源３００は光を発する。 The user who heard the sound moves the casing 200 on the surface of the skin S via the balls 400 and 401. As the casing 200 moves on the surface of the skin S, the stationary sensor 801 stops outputting the stationary signal. As a result, the buzzer 700 stops generating sound. On the other hand, the distance sensor 800 measures the distance that the casing 200 moves on the surface of the skin S. When the distance traveled by the casing 200 is greater than the reference value, the distance sensor 800 outputs a detection signal to the controller 600 and the buzzer 700. Upon receiving the detection signal, the controller 600 controls the light source 300 to emit light. Further, the buzzer 700 that has received the detection signal emits a sound for a certain period of time. Thereby, the light irradiation apparatus 100 informs the user by sound that the surface of the skin S has been moved a predetermined distance. The user who hears the sound stops the casing 200 on the surface of the skin S. Thereby, the light emitted from the light source 300 is irradiated to the skin S different from the previous time. When the casing stops, the stationary sensor 801 measures the stationary time of the casing 200. In this way, the buzzer 700 emits sound and the light source 300 emits light as the casing moves and stops.
　本実施形態の光照射装置１００において、光源３００が発する光が皮膚Ｓに所定の時間照射されたとき、コントローラ６００は、静止信号に基づいて光源３００を消灯するように制御する。したがって、皮膚Ｓの同じ場所に光を照射し続けることを防ぐように構成された光照射装置が得られる。また、ブザー７００は、静止信号に基づいて音を発するように構成されている。したがって、皮膚Ｓの同じ場所に光を照射することが終了したことをユーザーに知らせるように構成された光照射装置が得られる。 In the light irradiation device 100 of the present embodiment, when the light emitted from the light source 300 is applied to the skin S for a predetermined time, the controller 600 controls the light source 300 to be turned off based on the stationary signal. Therefore, the light irradiation device configured to prevent the light from being continuously irradiated to the same place on the skin S can be obtained. Further, the buzzer 700 is configured to emit a sound based on a stationary signal. Therefore, the light irradiation device configured to notify the user that the irradiation of light to the same place on the skin S has been completed is obtained.
　また、本実施形態の光照射装置１００において、ケーシング２００が皮膚Ｓの表面を基準値以上移動したときに、コントローラ６００は、検出信号に基づいて光源３００を点灯するように制御する。したがって、すでに光を照射した皮膚Ｓの部分と異なる部分の皮膚Ｓに光を照射することができる光照射装置が得られる。 In the light irradiation device 100 of the present embodiment, when the casing 200 moves on the surface of the skin S by a reference value or more, the controller 600 controls the light source 300 to be turned on based on the detection signal. Therefore, the light irradiation apparatus which can irradiate light to the skin S of the part different from the part of the skin S which already irradiated light is obtained.
　なお、本実施形態において、コントローラ６００は、静止信号を受けることにより、光源３００を消灯するように構成されており、検出信号を受けることにより、光源３００を点灯するように構成されている。しかしながら、ユーザーが電源ボタン５００によって、光源３００を点灯及び消灯するように構成してもよい。この場合、皮膚Ｓに光源３００の光をユーザーの所望の時間照射することができる。 In the present embodiment, the controller 600 is configured to turn off the light source 300 by receiving a stationary signal, and is configured to turn on the light source 300 by receiving a detection signal. However, the user may be configured to turn on and off the light source 300 with the power button 500. In this case, the light of the light source 300 can be applied to the skin S for a user's desired time.
　また、コントローラ６００が静止信号を受けても、光源３００が光り続けるように構成してもよい。この場合、ブザー７００が音を発したときにユーザーがケーシング２００を移動させたり停止させたりすることにより、すでに光を照射した皮膚Ｓの部分と異なる部分の皮膚Ｓに光を照射することができる光照射装置が得られる。 Alternatively, the light source 300 may continue to shine even when the controller 600 receives a stationary signal. In this case, when the buzzer 700 emits a sound, the user can irradiate light on the skin S that is different from the part of the skin S that has already been irradiated by moving or stopping the casing 200. A light irradiation apparatus is obtained.
　さらに、本実施形態の光照射装置１００は、報知手段としてブザー７００を使用し、ユーザーに音で報知するように構成されている。しかしながら、光または振動でユーザーに報知するように構成された報知手段を用いることも好ましい。光を発するように構成された報知手段としては、例えばＬＥＤや、電球が挙げられる。振動するように構成された報知手段としては振動子などが挙げられる。 Furthermore, the light irradiation device 100 of the present embodiment is configured to use a buzzer 700 as a notification means and notify the user with sound. However, it is also preferable to use a notification means configured to notify the user by light or vibration. Examples of the notification means configured to emit light include an LED and a light bulb. Examples of the notification means configured to vibrate include a vibrator.
　（実施形態２）
　本発明の実施形態２にかかる光照射装置を添付の図面と共に説明する。なお、実施形態２において、実施形態１の光照射装置が備える構成及び動作は、同一の符号を付して説明は省略する。 (Embodiment 2)
The light irradiation apparatus concerning Embodiment 2 of this invention is demonstrated with an accompanying drawing. In the second embodiment, configurations and operations provided in the light irradiation apparatus of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.
　図１は、本発明の実施形態２の光照射装置１００の斜視図を示している。図２は、本発明の実施形態２の光照射装置１００の１－１断面図である。また、図３は、本発明の実施形態２の光照射装置１００の２－２断面図である。図１～３に示すように、本実施形態の光照射装置１００は、ケーシング２００と、光源３００と、ボール４００，４０１と、電源ボタン５００と、コントローラ６００と、ブザー７００と、電源９００と、距離センサ８００と、静止センサ８０１と、ストッパ４２０と、張力付与手段４３０とを備える。 FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a light irradiation apparatus 100 according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 1-1 of the light irradiation apparatus 100 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along the line 2-2 of the light irradiation apparatus 100 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the light irradiation apparatus 100 of the present embodiment includes a casing 200, a light source 300, balls 400 and 401, a power button 500, a controller 600, a buzzer 700, a power supply 900, A distance sensor 800, a stationary sensor 801, a stopper 420, and a tension applying unit 430 are provided.
　ケーシング２００は、光源３００と、ボール４００，４０１と、電源ボタン５００と、コントローラ６００と、ブザー７００と、電源９００と、距離センサ８００と、静止センサ８０１と、ストッパ４２０と、張力付与手段４３０とを組み込むためのものである。ケーシング２００の底２０１は、皮膚Ｓに接触するように形成された皮膚接触面２０２を備え、開口２０３が形成されている。 The casing 200 includes a light source 300, balls 400 and 401, a power button 500, a controller 600, a buzzer 700, a power source 900, a distance sensor 800, a stationary sensor 801, a stopper 420, and a tension applying unit 430. Is to incorporate. The bottom 201 of the casing 200 includes a skin contact surface 202 formed so as to contact the skin S, and an opening 203 is formed.
　ボール４００，４０１は、いわゆる回転体である。ボール４００，４０１は、ケーシング２００が皮膚Ｓの表面を滑らかに移動するために設けられている。図１に示すように、４つのボール４００，４００，４０１，４０１が、皮膚接触面２０２に設けられている。一対のボール４００，４００は、開口２０３の両側に配置されている。他の一対のボール４０１，４０１も、開口２０３の両側に配置されている。ボール４００，４００を結んだ直線が、ボール４０１，４０１を結んだ直線と直交するように、ボール４００，４００，４０１，４０１は配置されている。ボール４００，４０１は、ケーシング２００に対して全方向に回転自在に嵌合している。なお、回転体としては、ボール４００，４０１に代えてローラーなどを使用することも可能である。ボール４００，４０１には、ボールの回転数を計測するための回転検出器４１０が設けられている。ボール４００，４０１は、後述する張力付与手段４３０によって所定の角度回転させられるように構成されている。 Balls 400 and 401 are so-called rotating bodies. The balls 400 and 401 are provided so that the casing 200 moves smoothly on the surface of the skin S. As shown in FIG. 1, four balls 400, 400, 401, 401 are provided on the skin contact surface 202. The pair of balls 400 and 400 are disposed on both sides of the opening 203. The other pair of balls 401 and 401 are also arranged on both sides of the opening 203. The balls 400, 400, 401, 401 are arranged so that the straight line connecting the balls 400, 400 is orthogonal to the straight line connecting the balls 401, 401. The balls 400 and 401 are fitted to the casing 200 so as to be rotatable in all directions. Note that a roller or the like can be used as the rotating body instead of the balls 400 and 401. The balls 400 and 401 are provided with a rotation detector 410 for measuring the number of rotations of the ball. The balls 400 and 401 are configured to be rotated by a predetermined angle by a tension applying unit 430 described later.
　ストッパ４２０は、いわゆる報知手段である。ストッパ４２０は、ボール４０１を固定するためのものである。コントローラ６００が検出信号を受けると、コントローラ６００は、ボール４０１に接触するようにストッパ４２０を移動させる。これにより、ボール４０１はストッパ４２０によって固定される。したがって、ケーシング２００は、皮膚Ｓの表面で停止する。ケーシング２００の静止に基づいて、ユーザーに、ケーシング２００が所定の距離移動したという事象を報知することができる。また、ケーシング２００が移動可能である状態に基づいて、ユーザーにケーシング２００が所定時間静止したという事象を報知することができる。 The stopper 420 is so-called notification means. The stopper 420 is for fixing the ball 401. When the controller 600 receives the detection signal, the controller 600 moves the stopper 420 so as to contact the ball 401. Thereby, the ball 401 is fixed by the stopper 420. Therefore, the casing 200 stops at the surface of the skin S. Based on the stationary state of the casing 200, the user can be notified of an event that the casing 200 has moved a predetermined distance. Further, based on the state in which the casing 200 is movable, it is possible to notify the user that the casing 200 has been stationary for a predetermined time.
　コントローラ６００は、検出信号を受けることにより、光源３００を点灯するように制御する。また、コントローラ６００は、静止信号を受けることにより光源３００を消灯するように制御する。また、コントローラ６００は、電源ボタン５００のオンオフに基づいて、光源３００をオンオフするように構成されている。コントローラは、距離センサ８００から送られた検出信号を受けることにより、ボール４０１の回転を停止させるようにストッパ４２０を制御する。コントローラ６００は、静止センサ８０１から送られた静止信号を受けたときに、ボール４０１の固定を解除するようにストッパ４２０を制御する。 The controller 600 controls the light source 300 to be turned on by receiving the detection signal. Further, the controller 600 controls to turn off the light source 300 by receiving a stationary signal. Further, the controller 600 is configured to turn on and off the light source 300 based on on and off of the power button 500. By receiving the detection signal sent from the distance sensor 800, the controller controls the stopper 420 so as to stop the rotation of the ball 401. When the controller 600 receives a stationary signal sent from the stationary sensor 801, the controller 600 controls the stopper 420 to release the fixation of the ball 401.
　張力付与手段４３０は、ストッパ４２０を保持している。コントローラ６００が、検出信号を受けて、ストッパ４２０がボール４０１に接触させた後、コントローラ６００は、張力付与手段４３０を制御して、ストッパ４２０を動かし、ボール４０１を所定の角度回転させる。これにより、張力付与手段は、ボールを介して皮膚Ｓに張力を付与するように構成される。 The tension applying means 430 holds the stopper 420. After the controller 600 receives the detection signal and the stopper 420 contacts the ball 401, the controller 600 controls the tension applying means 430 to move the stopper 420 and rotate the ball 401 by a predetermined angle. Thereby, a tension | tensile_strength provision means is comprised so that tension | tensile_strength may be applied to the skin S via a ball | bowl.
　このような光照射装置１００は、次のように動作する。ユーザーは、電源ボタン５００を押して光照射装置１００を起動して、ケーシング２００を持って皮膚接触面を皮膚Ｓに接触させる。電源ボタン５００が押されると、電源９００は、光源３００に電力を供給する。また、電源ボタン５００が押されると、コントローラ６００は、光源３００を発光させるように制御する。これにより、光は光源３００から発せられる。さらに、コントローラ６００は、ストッパ４２０をボール４０１に接触させて、ボール４０１を固定する。これにより、ケーシング２００は、皮膚Ｓの表面で静止する。その後、コントローラ６００は、張力付与手段４３０を制御して、ボール４０１を所定の角度回転させるようにストッパ４２０を移動させる。これにより、皮膚接触面に接触する皮膚Ｓは、張力が付与されて平坦になる。これにより、光源が発した光は平坦な皮膚Ｓの一定の範囲に一定時間照射され続ける。 Such a light irradiation apparatus 100 operates as follows. The user presses the power button 500 to activate the light irradiation device 100 and holds the casing 200 to bring the skin contact surface into contact with the skin S. When the power button 500 is pressed, the power source 900 supplies power to the light source 300. When the power button 500 is pressed, the controller 600 controls the light source 300 to emit light. As a result, light is emitted from the light source 300. Furthermore, the controller 600 fixes the ball 401 by bringing the stopper 420 into contact with the ball 401. As a result, the casing 200 stops at the surface of the skin S. Thereafter, the controller 600 controls the tension applying means 430 to move the stopper 420 so as to rotate the ball 401 by a predetermined angle. Thereby, the skin S which contacts the skin contact surface is flattened by applying tension. Thereby, the light emitted from the light source continues to irradiate a certain range of the flat skin S for a certain period of time.
　この時、静止センサ８０１は、ケーシング２００が皮膚Ｓの表面で静止したことを検出する。そして、静止センサ８０１は、ケーシング２００が皮膚Ｓの表面で所定の時間以上静止したことを検出したとき、静止信号を出力する。静止信号を受けたコントローラ６００は、ストッパ４２０がボール４０１からはなれるように、ストッパ４２０を制御する。これにより、ボール４０１の固定が解除される。また、静止信号を受けたブザー７００は、音を発する。これにより、光源が皮膚Ｓの一定の範囲に一定時間照射し終わったことをユーザーに報知する。 At this time, the stationary sensor 801 detects that the casing 200 is stationary on the surface of the skin S. When the stationary sensor 801 detects that the casing 200 has been stationary on the surface of the skin S for a predetermined time or more, it outputs a stationary signal. Upon receiving the stationary signal, the controller 600 controls the stopper 420 so that the stopper 420 can be separated from the ball 401. Thereby, the fixation of the ball 401 is released. Also, the buzzer 700 that has received the stationary signal emits a sound. This notifies the user that the light source has finished irradiating a certain range of the skin S for a certain period of time.
　続いて、ユーザーがケーシング２００を皮膚Ｓの表面に沿って移動させると、距離センサ８００は、ボール４００の回転に基づいて、ケーシングの皮膚Ｓの表面上を移動した距離を検出する。距離センサ８００は、ケーシング２００が移動した距離が基準値以上のときに、検出信号を出力する。検出信号を受けたコントローラ６００は、光源３００を発光させるように制御する。これにより、光は光源３００から発せられる。さらに、コントローラ６００は、図４に示すように、ストッパ４２０をボール４０１に接触させて、ボール４０１を固定する。これにより、ケーシング２００は、皮膚Ｓの表面を移動することができなくなる。その後、図５に示すように、コントローラ６００は、張力付与手段４３０を制御して、ボール４０１を所定の角度回転させるようにストッパ４２０を移動させる。これにより、皮膚接触面に接触する皮膚Ｓは、張力Ｔが付与されて、図５の破線に示すように、皮膚Ｓが平坦になる。これにより、光源３００が発した光は最初の皮膚Ｓの一定範囲とは異なる平坦な皮膚Ｓの一定の範囲に一定時間照射され続ける。 Subsequently, when the user moves the casing 200 along the surface of the skin S, the distance sensor 800 detects the distance moved on the surface of the skin S of the casing based on the rotation of the ball 400. The distance sensor 800 outputs a detection signal when the distance traveled by the casing 200 is equal to or greater than a reference value. Upon receiving the detection signal, the controller 600 controls the light source 300 to emit light. As a result, light is emitted from the light source 300. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the controller 600 fixes the ball 401 by bringing the stopper 420 into contact with the ball 401. As a result, the casing 200 cannot move on the surface of the skin S. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 5, the controller 600 controls the tension applying means 430 to move the stopper 420 so as to rotate the ball 401 by a predetermined angle. As a result, the skin S that contacts the skin contact surface is given a tension T, and the skin S becomes flat as shown by the broken line in FIG. Thereby, the light emitted from the light source 300 is continuously irradiated for a certain period of time on a certain range of the flat skin S different from the certain range of the first skin S.
　このような光照射装置１００は、ストッパ４２０を備える。コントローラ６００が検出信号を受けたときに、コントローラ６００は、ボールを固定するようにストッパ４２０を動かす。その結果、ケーシング２００は皮膚Ｓの表面で静止する。したがって、ケーシングが皮膚Ｓの表面を所定の距離移動したときにケーシングが皮膚Ｓの表面で停止するように構成された光照射装置が得られる。 Such a light irradiation apparatus 100 includes a stopper 420. When the controller 600 receives the detection signal, the controller 600 moves the stopper 420 so as to fix the ball. As a result, the casing 200 is stationary on the surface of the skin S. Therefore, the light irradiation device configured to stop the casing on the surface of the skin S when the casing moves on the surface of the skin S by a predetermined distance is obtained.
　また、このような光照射装置１００は、張力付与手段４３０を備える。張力付与手段４３０は、ストッパ４２０を介してボール４０１を所定の角度回転させ、これにより皮膚Ｓに張力を付与する。したがって、張力により平坦にされた皮膚Ｓに、光源３００からの光を均一に照射するように構成された光照射装置が得られる。 Further, such a light irradiation apparatus 100 includes a tension applying unit 430. The tension applying means 430 rotates the ball 401 through the stopper 420 by a predetermined angle, thereby applying tension to the skin S. Therefore, the light irradiation device configured to uniformly irradiate the light from the light source 300 onto the skin S flattened by the tension is obtained.
　また、光照射装置１００は、さらに、ボール４００，４０１が皮膚Ｓに接触していることを検出するための接触センサを備えることが好ましい。図６は、本実施形態の第１の変更態様にかかる光照射装置１００の要部拡大断面図を示している。図６に示すように、光照射装置１００は、接触センサ４４０を備える。接触センサ４４０は、一対のストッパ４２０，４２０に接続されている。接触センサ４４０は、電源９００から電力の供給を受けて、ストッパ４２０，４２０及び導電体からなるボール４０１，４０１を介して、皮膚Ｓに小電圧を印加するように構成されている。接触センサ４４０が小電圧を皮膚Ｓに印加しており、ボール４０１，４０１に皮膚Ｓが接触しているとき、微小電流が皮膚Ｓを介して流れる。接触センサ４４０は、皮膚Ｓを介して流れた微小電流に基づいて、ボール４０１，４０１が皮膚Ｓに接触していることを検出する。接触センサ４４０は、ボール４０１，４０１が皮膚Ｓに接触していることを検出したとき、接触信号を出力するように構成されている。コントローラ６００は、接触信号を受けていないとき、光源３００を発光しないように制御する。このような接触センサ４４０を備えた光照射装置１００は、ボール４０１が皮膚Ｓに接触していないときに、光源３００が光ることを防ぐことができる。 Moreover, it is preferable that the light irradiation apparatus 100 further includes a contact sensor for detecting that the balls 400 and 401 are in contact with the skin S. FIG. 6 shows an enlarged cross-sectional view of the main part of the light irradiation apparatus 100 according to the first modification of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 6, the light irradiation device 100 includes a contact sensor 440. The contact sensor 440 is connected to a pair of stoppers 420 and 420. The contact sensor 440 is configured to receive power from the power source 900 and apply a small voltage to the skin S via the stoppers 420 and 420 and the balls 401 and 401 made of a conductor. When the contact sensor 440 applies a small voltage to the skin S and the skin S is in contact with the balls 401 and 401, a minute current flows through the skin S. The contact sensor 440 detects that the balls 401 and 401 are in contact with the skin S based on the minute current that flows through the skin S. The contact sensor 440 is configured to output a contact signal when it is detected that the balls 401 and 401 are in contact with the skin S. The controller 600 controls the light source 300 not to emit light when no contact signal is received. The light irradiation apparatus 100 provided with such a contact sensor 440 can prevent the light source 300 from shining when the ball 401 is not in contact with the skin S.
　なお、本実施形態では、張力付与手段４３０は、ストッパ４２０を介してボール４０１を所定の角度回転させるように構成されている。しかしながら、この構成に限定されない。例えば、光照射装置は、ローラーを更に備え、張力付与手段４３０は、ローラーを所定の角度回転させるように構成されており、これにより皮膚Ｓに張力を付与することも好ましい。また、接触センサ４４０は、ボール４０１を介して皮膚Ｓに流れる電流を検出するように構成されているが、この構成に限定されない。例えば、皮膚接触面に、皮膚接触面の皮膚Ｓへの押圧に基づいて皮膚Ｓへの接触を検出するように構成された圧力センサを設けることも好ましい。その他、静電気容量などに基づいて皮膚Ｓへの接触を検出するセンサなども用いることができる。 In this embodiment, the tension applying unit 430 is configured to rotate the ball 401 through a stopper 420 by a predetermined angle. However, it is not limited to this configuration. For example, the light irradiation device further includes a roller, and the tension applying unit 430 is configured to rotate the roller by a predetermined angle, and it is also preferable to apply tension to the skin S. Further, the contact sensor 440 is configured to detect a current flowing through the skin S via the ball 401, but is not limited to this configuration. For example, it is also preferable to provide a pressure sensor configured to detect contact with the skin S based on the pressing of the skin contact surface against the skin S on the skin contact surface. In addition, a sensor that detects contact with the skin S based on electrostatic capacity or the like can also be used.
　また、上記の各実施形態および変更態様で示された個別の特徴は、任意に組み合わせることが可能である。 In addition, the individual features shown in the above embodiments and modifications can be arbitrarily combined.

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  1. 　皮膚に光を照射する光照射装置であって、
    　開口が形成されて前記皮膚に接触するように形成されて前記皮膚の表面を移動するように構成されたケーシングと、
    　電力の供給を受けて開口を介して光を皮膚に照射するように構成された光源と、
    　前記光源への電力の供給をオンオフする電源ボタンとを備え、
    　前記ケーシングが前記皮膚の表面を移動した距離を検出するように構成されており、移動した距離が基準値以上のときに検出信号を出力するように構成された距離センサと、
    　前記検出信号を受けることにより、前記ケーシングが所定の距離移動したという事象を認識して当該事象を報知する報知手段とを備えることを特徴とする光照射装置。
    A light irradiation device for irradiating the skin with light,
    A casing configured to move over the surface of the skin formed to contact the skin with an opening formed;
    A light source configured to receive power and irradiate the skin with light through the aperture;
    A power button for turning on and off the supply of power to the light source,
    A distance sensor configured to detect a distance that the casing has moved on the surface of the skin, and configured to output a detection signal when the moved distance is equal to or greater than a reference value;
    A light irradiating apparatus comprising: an informing means for recognizing an event that the casing has moved a predetermined distance by receiving the detection signal and informing the event.
  2. 　前記ケーシングが皮膚の表面で所定の時間以上静止したことを検出し、静止信号を出力する静止センサをさらに備え、
    　前記報知手段は、前記静止信号を受けることにより、前記所定の時間経過したことを報知するように構成されていることを特徴とする請求項１に記載の光照射装置。
    A stationary sensor that detects that the casing is stationary on the skin surface for a predetermined time or more and outputs a stationary signal;
    The light emitting device according to claim 1, wherein the notification unit is configured to notify that the predetermined time has elapsed by receiving the stationary signal.
  3. 　前記検出信号を受けることにより、前記光源を点灯するように制御するコントローラを備えることを特徴とする請求項２に記載の光照射装置。
    The light irradiation apparatus according to claim 2, further comprising a controller that controls to turn on the light source by receiving the detection signal.
  4. 　前記コントローラは、前記静止信号を受けることにより、前記光源を消灯するように制御することを特徴とする請求項３に記載の光照射装置。
    The light irradiation apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the controller controls the light source to be turned off by receiving the stationary signal.
  5. 　前記ケーシングはさらに回転体を備え、前記ケーシングは、当該回転体の回転に伴って、皮膚の表面を移動するように構成されており、
    　前記距離センサは、前記回転体の回転に基づいて前記移動した距離を検出するように構成されていることを特徴とする請求項１に記載の光照射装置。
    The casing further includes a rotating body, and the casing is configured to move on the surface of the skin as the rotating body rotates.
    The light irradiation apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the distance sensor is configured to detect the moved distance based on rotation of the rotating body.
  6. 　前記報知手段は、前記回転体を固定するように構成されたストッパと、
    　前記検出信号を受けることにより、前記回転体の回転を停止させるように前記ストッパを制御するコントローラとからなることを特徴とする請求項５に記載の光照射装置。
    The notification means includes a stopper configured to fix the rotating body;
    The light irradiation apparatus according to claim 5, further comprising a controller that controls the stopper so as to stop the rotation of the rotating body by receiving the detection signal.
  7. 　前記ケーシングが皮膚の表面で所定の時間以上静止したことを検出し、静止信号を出力する静止センサをさらに備え、
    　前記コントローラは、前記静止信号を受けたときに前記回転体の固定を解除するように前記ストッパを制御することを特徴とする請求項６に記載の光照射装置。
    A stationary sensor that detects that the casing is stationary on the skin surface for a predetermined time or more and outputs a stationary signal;
    The light irradiation apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the controller controls the stopper to release the fixing of the rotating body when receiving the stationary signal.
  8. 　さらに、前記皮膚に張力を付与するように構成された張力付与手段を備えることを特徴とする請求項１に記載の光照射装置。
    The light irradiation apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a tension applying unit configured to apply tension to the skin.
  9. 　前記張力付与手段は、前記回転体を所定の角度回転させるように構成されており、これにより、前記皮膚に張力を付与するように構成されていることを特徴とする請求項８に記載の光照射装置。
    The light according to claim 8, wherein the tension applying unit is configured to rotate the rotating body by a predetermined angle, thereby applying tension to the skin. Irradiation device.
  10. 　前記張力付与手段は、前記前記検出信号を受けることにより、前記回転体を所定の角度回転させることを特徴とする請求項９に記載の光照射装置。
    The light irradiation apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the tension applying unit rotates the rotating body by a predetermined angle by receiving the detection signal.
  11. 　前記張力付与手段は、前記ストッパを介して前記回転体を所定の角度回転させるように構成されていることを特徴とする請求項１０に記載の光照射装置。
    The light irradiation apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the tension applying unit is configured to rotate the rotating body through a predetermined angle through the stopper.
  12. 　前記回転体が前記皮膚に接触していることを検出して、接触信号を出力するように構成された接触センサを備え、
    　前記検出信号及び接触信号を受けることにより、前記光源を点灯するように制御するコントローラを備えることを特徴とする請求項５に記載の光照射装置。
    A contact sensor configured to detect that the rotating body is in contact with the skin and output a contact signal;
    The light irradiation apparatus according to claim 5, further comprising a controller that controls to turn on the light source by receiving the detection signal and the contact signal.
  13. 　前記報知手段は、前記検出信号を受けることにより、音、光、振動の少なくとも一つを生じるように構成されていることを特徴とする請求項１に記載の光照射装置。
    2. The light irradiation apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the notification unit is configured to generate at least one of sound, light, and vibration by receiving the detection signal.
  14. 　前記報知手段は、前記静止信号を受けることにより、音、光、振動の少なくとも一つを生じるように構成されていることを特徴とする請求項２に記載の光照射装置。
    The light irradiation apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the notification unit is configured to generate at least one of sound, light, and vibration by receiving the stationary signal.
  15. 　前記ケーシングは、さらに複数の回転体を備え、前記ケーシングは、当該複数の回転体の回転に伴って前記皮膚の表面を移動するように構成されており、
    　前記距離センサは、前記複数の回転体それぞれの回転に基づいて計測した複数の移動した距離の平均に基づいて、前記移動した距離を検出するように構成されていることを特徴とする請求項１に記載に光照射装置。     The casing further includes a plurality of rotating bodies, and the casing is configured to move on the surface of the skin as the plurality of rotating bodies rotate.
    The distance sensor is configured to detect the moved distance based on an average of a plurality of moved distances measured based on rotations of the plurality of rotating bodies. The light irradiation apparatus as described in.
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