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- the present invention has its preponderant field of application in the treatment of skin conditions caused by acne, specifically by moderate doses of Red and Blue light.
- US20060030908 discloses a light emitting diode (LED) phototherapy device for treating various skin conditions.
- the phototherapy device may include a multicolored LED to emit multiple wavelengths of light for skin treatment.
- the phototherapy device may include a control system that receives from an user an indication of the condition of the skin to be treated and in response the phototherapy device provides the corresponding wavelengths, intensity levels and application time interval.
- the invention US20070167999 describes a multi-spectral photon therapy device and a method of use for providing treatment to a subject in need.
- US8938295 describes an improvement in a light therapy device that includes multiple light emitting diodes (LEDs) (36 to 72) located in a portable device.
- LEDs multiple light emitting diodes
- Patent US7411174 provides information on an apparatus for selectively emitting light.
- the device has at least one LED and a sensor that responds to the presence of a signal, such as infrared light.
- the device has a controller that directs the activation of at least one LED based on the sensor response.
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Abstract
The invention relates to a system for directing radiation produced by a light emitting diode (LED) which permits the focusing of a light beam on a single point for specific individual application to each skin lesion caused by acne. This includes a mechanism for permitting two degrees of freedom for at least one LED, the emission of which is focused by means of an optical collimator. A stereo vision system identifies and locates the lesions in order to coordinate the application of the light beam.
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SISTEMA DE APLICACIÓN DE LUZ FOCALIZADA PARA TRATAMIENTO DE AFECCIONES FOCUSED LIGHT APPLICATION SYSTEM FOR AFFECTION TREATMENT
DE LA PIEL CAUSADAS POR ACNÉ OF THE SKIN CAUSED BY ACNE
CAMPO TÉCNICO DE LA INVENCIÓN TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
La presente invención tiene su campo de aplicación preponderante en tratamiento de afecciones en la piel causadas por acné, específicamente mediante dosis moderadas de luz Roja y Azul. The present invention has its preponderant field of application in the treatment of skin conditions caused by acne, specifically by moderate doses of Red and Blue light.
ANTECEDENTES DE LA INVENCIÓN BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Se han utilizado varios métodos para tratar el acné, las arrugas y otras afecciones cutáneas. Algunos incluyen aplicar un material tópico a la piel, otros métodos incluyen aplicar peelings químicos, abrasión mecánica y abrasión con láser, y por último la base de esta invención, energía lumínica de bajo nivel incluida en tratamiento de diversos trastornos o condiciones. La fototerapia, a veces denominada terapia láser de bajo nivel o bio-estimulación, se utiliza para aplicar externamente niveles bajos de energía luminosa al tejido de un paciente sin dañar térmicamente el tejido. Hay diversos estudios que fundamentan la implementación de dicha fototerapia para ser utilizada en tratamiento de distintas afecciones en la piel. A continuación se describen algunos de los inventos registrados en distintas bases de datos de patentes en relación al tema de la presente invención. Several methods have been used to treat acne, wrinkles and other skin conditions. Some include applying a topical material to the skin, other methods include applying chemical peels, mechanical abrasion and laser abrasion, and finally the basis of this invention, low level light energy included in treatment of various disorders or conditions. Phototherapy, sometimes called low-level laser therapy or bio-stimulation, is used to externally apply low levels of light energy to a patient's tissue without thermally damaging the tissue. There are several studies that support the implementation of such phototherapy to be used in the treatment of different skin conditions. Some of the inventions registered in different patent databases in relation to the subject of the present invention are described below.
La patente US20060030908 describe un dispositivo de fototerapia de diodo emisor de luz (LED) para tratamiento de diversas afecciones cutáneas. El dispositivo de fototerapia puede incluir un LED multicolor para emitir múltiples longitudes de onda de luz para el tratamiento de la piel. Además, el dispositivo de fototerapia puede incluir un sistema de control que recibe de un usuario una indicación de la condición de la piel a tratar y en respuesta el dispositivo de fototerapia proporciona las correspondientes longitudes de onda, niveles de intensidad e intervalo de tiempo de aplicación. Así también, la invención US20070167999 describe un dispositivo de terapia de fotones multi-espectros y un método de uso para proporcionar tratamiento a un sujeto que lo necesita. Se detalla que comprende una matriz de LEDs que con al
menos dos conjuntos de LEDs configurados de acuerdo con un patrón predeterminado, con un primer conjunto de LEDs que emiten luz en la longitud de onda roja y un segundo conjunto de LEDs que emiten luz en longitud de onda infrarroja. Por otro lado, la patente US8938295 describe una mejora en un dispositivo de terapia de luz que incluye múltiples diodos emisores de luz (LED) (36 a 72) situados en un dispositivo portátil. En la patente US7411174 se proporciona información de un aparato para emitir luz selectivamente. El aparato tiene al menos un LED y un sensor que responde a la presencia de una señal, tal como luz infrarroja. El aparato tiene un controlador que dirige la activación del al menos un LED basado en la respuesta del sensor. La invención US20080103563 describe un dispositivo de cuidado personal que comprende un componente de fototerapia y un componente de microdermabrasión. La matriz de LED puede estar dispuesta detrás de la superficie exfoliante del componente de microdermoabrasión, de manera que el tratamiento de terapia de luz y el tratamiento de microdermoabrasión se pueden realizar simultáneamente. US20060030908 discloses a light emitting diode (LED) phototherapy device for treating various skin conditions. The phototherapy device may include a multicolored LED to emit multiple wavelengths of light for skin treatment. In addition, the phototherapy device may include a control system that receives from an user an indication of the condition of the skin to be treated and in response the phototherapy device provides the corresponding wavelengths, intensity levels and application time interval. . Also, the invention US20070167999 describes a multi-spectral photon therapy device and a method of use for providing treatment to a subject in need. It is detailed that it comprises an array of LEDs that with At least two sets of LEDs configured according to a predetermined pattern, with a first set of LEDs that emit light at the red wavelength and a second set of LEDs that emit light at the infrared wavelength. On the other hand, US8938295 describes an improvement in a light therapy device that includes multiple light emitting diodes (LEDs) (36 to 72) located in a portable device. Patent US7411174 provides information on an apparatus for selectively emitting light. The device has at least one LED and a sensor that responds to the presence of a signal, such as infrared light. The device has a controller that directs the activation of at least one LED based on the sensor response. The invention US20080103563 describes a personal care device comprising a phototherapy component and a microdermabrasion component. The LED matrix can be arranged behind the exfoliating surface of the microdermabrasion component, so that the light therapy treatment and the microdermabrasion treatment can be performed simultaneously.
DESCRIPCION DETALLADA DE LA INVENCIÓN DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Los detalles característicos de la presente invención se muestran claramente en la siguiente descripción y en las figuras que se acompañan, las cuales se mencionan a manera de ejemplo por lo que no deben considerarse como una limitante para dicha invención. The characteristic details of the present invention are clearly shown in the following description and in the accompanying figures, which are mentioned by way of example and should therefore not be considered as a limitation for said invention.
Breve descripción de las figuras: La figura 1 es un diagrama de las etapas del Sistema de Aplicación de Luz Focalizada, de la presente invención. Como se muestra, cuando el paciente coloca su rostro frente al mecanismo, el sistema de visión localiza distintas lesiones en la piel causadas por acné [101]. La unidad de procesamiento ejecuta un algoritmo de identificación de patrones para determinar el tipo de lesión y definir su tratamiento [102]. Brief description of the figures: Figure 1 is a diagram of the stages of the Focused Light Application System of the present invention. As shown, when the patient places his face in front of the mechanism, the vision system locates different skin lesions caused by acne [101]. The processing unit executes a pattern identification algorithm to determine the type of injury and define its treatment [102].
Seguidamente, la unidad de procesamiento envía señales a los actuadores del mecanismo para posicionar los distintos LEDS hacia las lesiones más cercanas [103].
Para finalizar, se realiza la emisión del tipo de luz correcto durante un tiempo específico para aplicar el tratamiento previamente definido [104]. Next, the processing unit sends signals to the actuators of the mechanism to position the different LEDS towards the nearest lesions [103]. Finally, the correct type of light is emitted during a specific time to apply the previously defined treatment [104].
En la figura 2, la figura 2A muestra una vista superior del mecanismo de dos grados de libertad para la traslación de un solo LED [201]. La figura 2B ilustra la vista en tres dimensiones; las barras verticales [203] funcionan como guías para el movimiento vertical del LED [201]. La barra horizontal curva [202] funciona como guía para el movimiento horizontal del LED [201]. En la figura 3, la figura 3A muestra una vista superior del mecanismo de dos grados de libertad para la traslación de tres LEDs [301]. La figura 3B ilustra la vista en tres dimensiones; las barra s verticales [303] funcionan como guías para el movimiento vertical del LED [301]. Las barras horizontales curvas [302] funcionan como guía para el movimiento horizontal de los LEDs [301]. In Figure 2, Figure 2A shows a top view of the mechanism of two degrees of freedom for the translation of a single LED [201]. Figure 2B illustrates the three-dimensional view; the vertical bars [203] function as guides for the vertical movement of the LED [201]. The curved horizontal bar [202] functions as a guide for the horizontal movement of the LED [201]. In Figure 3, Figure 3A shows a top view of the mechanism of two degrees of freedom for the translation of three LEDs [301]. Figure 3B illustrates the three-dimensional view; the vertical bars [303] function as guides for the vertical movement of the LED [301]. The horizontal curved bars [302] function as a guide for the horizontal movement of the LEDs [301].
En la figura 4, las figuras 4A y 4B muestran vistas tridimensionales del rostro de un paciente frente al mecanismo de posicionamiento de tres LEDs. La figura 4C indica la vista superior del posicionamiento del rostro del paciente sobre dicho mecanismo.
In Figure 4, Figures 4A and 4B show three-dimensional views of a patient's face in front of the three LED positioning mechanism. Figure 4C indicates the top view of the positioning of the patient's face on said mechanism.
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1. Un sistema para direccionamiento de irradiación producida por un diodo emisor de luz (LED) que permite enfocar un haz de luz a un sólo punto para aplicación individual y específica a cada lesión de piel provocada por acné, previamente identificada y susceptible de ser radiada para su tratamiento, constituido por los siguientes elementos y etapas: 1. A system for addressing radiation produced by a light emitting diode (LED) that allows focusing a single beam of light for individual and specific application to each acne-caused skin lesion, previously identified and capable of being radiated for its treatment, consisting of the following elements and stages:
a. - Una superficie curva semi-cilindrica cuyo lado cóncavo se coloca frente al paciente, de tal forma que el centro de la cabeza del paciente se encuentra más cerca de la superficie que su centro radial. to. - A semi-cylindrical curved surface whose concave side is placed in front of the patient, so that the center of the patient's head is closer to the surface than its radial center.
b. - Un mecanismo de dos grados de libertad que permite trasladar a, al menos, un LED multicolor RGB a lo largo de una estructura con área superficial semi-cilíndrica frente al rostro del paciente, colocado a una distancia específica. Cada LED utilizado cuenta con un colimador óptico para dirigir su haz de luz a un punto de acción en el rostro del paciente. b. - A mechanism of two degrees of freedom that allows at least one RGB multicolored LED to be transferred along a structure with semi-cylindrical surface area in front of the patient's face, placed at a specific distance. Each LED used has an optical collimator to direct its light beam to an action point on the patient's face.
c- Un sistema de visión estéreo conformado por distintos sensores de visión colocados sobre la estructura mencionada, que proveen una cobertura total del rostro de un paciente. d.- Una unidad de procesamiento que ejecuta un algoritmo de visión estéreo para analizar las imágenes del rostro del paciente y determinar la localización de las lesiones en el rostro del paciente respecto a la estructura cilindrica. Una vez determinadas las coordenadas envía señales a los actuadores para posicíonar el LED sobre dicha lesión; inmediatamente un sistema de control de potencia basado en la caracterización del LED específico regula la intensidad de corriente para obtener una irradiación de energía constante en los distintos puntos del rostro. c- A stereo vision system made up of different vision sensors placed on the mentioned structure, which provide full coverage of a patient's face. d.- A processing unit that executes a stereo vision algorithm to analyze the images of the patient's face and determine the location of the lesions on the patient's face with respect to the cylindrical structure. Once the coordinates have been determined, it sends signals to the actuators to position the LED on said lesion; immediately a power control system based on the specific LED characterization regulates the current intensity to obtain a constant energy irradiation at different points of the face.
2. Un sistema como el especificado en Reivindicación 1, donde el movimiento del LED por la capa de tipo cilindro se mueve por alguno de los siguientes métodos: i) tornillo sin fin ii) oruga motorizada, iii) rodillos de desplazamiento. 2. A system as specified in Claim 1, wherein the movement of the LED through the cylinder type layer is moved by one of the following methods: i) worm screw ii) motorized track, iii) displacement rollers.
3. Un método como el especificado en Reivindicación 1, donde las posibles lesiones a
tratar puedan ser una o más de las siguientes: i) pápulas rojizas, ii) pústulas, iii) cicatrices. 3. A method as specified in Claim 1, wherein the possible injuries to treat may be one or more of the following: i) reddish papules, ii) pustules, iii) scars.
Un sistema como el especificado en Reivindicación 1, donde el avance del tratamiento es mostrado en alguna de las siguientes interfaces: i) una pantalla, ii) una aplicación multi-dispositivo, iii) una página web.
A system as specified in Claim 1, wherein the progress of the treatment is shown in one of the following interfaces: i) a screen, ii) a multi-device application, iii) a web page.
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