Phototherapy system and device
US7131990B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 7, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/0663
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A phototherapy system and device is disclosed, including an array of light sources arranged so as to achieve substantially uniform distribution of light on a subject. The light sources can be arranged in a number of configurations, including but not limited to distributions in which the density of lights sources is greater in the periphery than in the center. The present invention also includes a light diffusing panel to increase exposure uniformity, and a targeting mechanism to ensure that the device is properly aligned over the subject.
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