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Light therapy modality

US8465531B2 · kind B2 · utility

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9Claims

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Assignee

Valkee OY · FI

Inventors

Antti Aunio · Oulu, FI
Juuso Nissila · Kuivaniemi, FI

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 29, 2011
Grant date	Jun 18, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 29, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61N2005/0662
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of light therapy includes non-invasive, intra-cranial administration of bright light via the ear canal of a subject by using a light intensity of 0.7-12 lumens, and a treatment time of 1-15 minutes. A medical device including radiation elements for directing the light via the ear canal for use in the light therapy is described.

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