Apparatus and method for photonic physiological and neurological stimulation

US10471276B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The Regents of the University of California · US

Inventors

• William Beckner · North Potomac, US
• John A. Ives · Alexandria, US
• Mark Bachman · Irvine, US
• Guann-Pyng Li · Irvine, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 7, 2016
• Grant date: Nov 12, 2019
• Expiry date: Oct 7, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61N2005/0647
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

An apparatus and method utilizes photonics, particularly lasers, and biometric feedback for physiological and neurological stimulation. While many areas of the body are candidates, such laser stimulation is particularly directed to the outer ear. Lasers positioned over the ear stimulate targets on the outer ear for pain and stress management and regulation of the autonomic nervous system to affect symptoms and clinical conditions. Laser positioning, wavelength, aiming, focus, power, power density, timing, and sequencing are managed and modified dynamically in real time to effect a personalized and effective treatment protocol.