Flexible, wearable therapeutic laser array

Abstract

Method of producing a therapeutic laser device (TLD). The TLD includes stretchable, flexible membranes which comprise a high pressure air cavity. High air pressure is produced by fans which are speed controllable by computer. Standoff posts provide, an attachment function, and a separation function between the TLD and the patient. Semiconductor laser diodes and lens sets in a two dimensional array produce the therapeutic laser light. Cooling air tubes direct air controlled by temperature sensors from the high pressure cavity onto laser diodes. Capacitive proximity sensors in conjunction with infrared radiation sensors confirm close contact with a patient and allow lasing. Power is supplied either by battery or by connection to mains power. A touch screen computerized device with wireless communication displays information to the user and controls the therapy session. The TLD and the power supply both have stretchable straps enabling the TLD to be fixed to the patient.

What is claimed is: 
     
         15 . A touch screen computerized device with wireless communication which has the following functions:
 displays information to the user;   communicates with the power supply and computer control with wireless communication via wireless communication using encryption;   initiates a laser therapy session;   terminates a laser therapy session;   maintains therapy duration timing;   lets a user set up therapy duration;   displays to the user the elapsed time and the time left in the therapy session;   displays to the user battery charge level and prohibits the initiation of a therapy session if battery charge is below a prescribed level;   lets a user set laser power level;   lets the user set the total therapy dosage;   calculates the laser power level and therapy duration based on total therapy dosage;   lets the user choose between continuous or pulsed laser operation;   stores previous therapy session data and lets the user select a previously stored therapy regimen;   lets a medical professional transmit a therapy regimen to the touch screen computerized device with wireless communication via the internet or cellular telephone and monitor the status of the laser device and the number of therapy sessions completed using encryption;   sounds an audible signal when a therapy session is initiated;   sounds an audible signal when a therapy session is terminated;   waits a standard length of time after the audible signal before initiating laser power;   sounds an audible alarm in the case the laser device becomes separated from the patient's treatment area and terminates the laser radiation;   warns the user of problems encountered by the laser device;   shuts the laser device down in the event of malfunction;   lets the user pause the therapy session and restart the laser therapy session;   displays a standard laser warning message about laser safety;   maintains a constant wireless communication dialog with the power supply and computer control with wireless communication and in the event the communication dialog is broken the power supply and computer control with wireless communication terminates the therapy session;   provides secure encrypted communication transmission between the computerized device with wireless communication and the power supply and computer control as well as the transmission over the internet or cellular phone;   is either a made for purpose device programed to perform the functions described above and provided with the laser device or it is an application program (computer code) loadable to a cellphone, touch screen tablet, lap top computer or a desk top computer which has been approved and certified as being capable of performing the stated functions.