Precision illumination methods and systems
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1. A method for effecting a change in a material, comprising:
- providing an LED system for generating a range of colors within a color spectrum;
selecting from the range of colors a set of colors, whereby the set of colors produces in the material the change; and
illuminating the material with the LED system for a period of time predetermined to be effective in producing the change.
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Abstract
Methods and systems are provided for illuminating various materials using an LED system. These methods and systems can be applied to a plurality of materials, including biological entities, and may be employed to effect one or more changes in the illuminated material. Exemplary systems may be particularly configured and suitable for use in medical applications, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.
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1. A method for effecting a change in a material, comprising:
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providing an LED system for generating a range of colors within a color spectrum;
selecting from the range of colors a set of colors, whereby the set of colors produces in the material the change; and
illuminating the material with the LED system for a period of time predetermined to be effective in producing the change. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A method for treating a condition of a patient, comprising:
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providing an LED system for generating a range of colors within a color spectrum;
selecting from the range of colors a set of colors, whereby the set of colors produces in the patient a therapeutic effect; and
illuminating an area of the patient with the set of colors for a period of time predetermined to be effective in producing the therapeutic effect. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9)
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10. A method for evaluating a material, comprising:
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selecting an area of the material for evaluation;
illuminating the area of the material with an LED system;
determining at least one characteristic of a light reflected from the area, wherein the characteristic is selected from the group including color and intensity; and
comparing the characteristic of the light reflected from the area with a set of known light parameters, whereby the set of known light parameters relates to a feature of said material. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12)
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13. A method for diagnosing a condition of a body part, comprising:
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selecting an area of the body part for evaluation;
illuminating the area of the body part with an LED system;
determining at least one characteristic of a light reflected from the area, wherein the characteristic is selected from the group including color and intensity; and
comparing the characteristic of the light reflected from the area with a set of known light parameters, wherein the set of known light parameters relates to the condition of the body part. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15)
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16. A system for illuminating a body part, comprising
a power source; -
an LED system connected to the power source, said LED system adapted for illuminating the body organ;
a medical instrument adapted for positioning the LED system in proximity to the body part whereby the LED system illuminates the body part; and
a microprocessor for controlling the LED system. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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