SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING LIGHT THERAPY TO A SUBJECT
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1. A sleep mask configured to provide light therapy to a subject, the sleep mask comprising:
- a shield configured to cover the eyes of a subject wearing the sleep mask such that the shield provides a barrier between ambient radiation and the eyes of the subject;
one or more radiation sources configured to emit radiation that provides light therapy to the subject, the one or more radiation sources being carried by the shield such that radiation emitted by the one or more radiation sources is directed to the eyes of the subject; and
one or more filters disposed in one or more apertures in the shield, the one or more filters being configured (i) to block ambient radiation that, if allowed to reach the eyes of the subject, would interfere with the light therapy provided to the subject by the radiation emitted by the one or more radiation sources, and (ii) to enabling ambient radiation to pass through the barrier formed by the shield that does not interfere with the light therapy provided to the subject by the radiation emitted by the one or more radiation sources.
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Abstract
A sleep mask is configured to provide light therapy to a subject. The sleep mask provides a comfortable delivery mechanism for the light therapy, and may deliver the light therapy to the subject while the subject is asleep, in the process of going to sleep, and/or waking from sleep. In one embodiment, the sleep mask includes one or more of a shield, a strap, a first lighting module, and/or a second lighting module.
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1. A sleep mask configured to provide light therapy to a subject, the sleep mask comprising:
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a shield configured to cover the eyes of a subject wearing the sleep mask such that the shield provides a barrier between ambient radiation and the eyes of the subject; one or more radiation sources configured to emit radiation that provides light therapy to the subject, the one or more radiation sources being carried by the shield such that radiation emitted by the one or more radiation sources is directed to the eyes of the subject; and one or more filters disposed in one or more apertures in the shield, the one or more filters being configured (i) to block ambient radiation that, if allowed to reach the eyes of the subject, would interfere with the light therapy provided to the subject by the radiation emitted by the one or more radiation sources, and (ii) to enabling ambient radiation to pass through the barrier formed by the shield that does not interfere with the light therapy provided to the subject by the radiation emitted by the one or more radiation sources. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method of providing light therapy to a subject, the method comprising:
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covering the eyes of a subject by providing a barrier between ambient radiation and the eyes of the subject; emitting radiation between the eyes of the subject and the barrier; blocking ambient radiation at the barrier that, if allowed to reach the eyes of the subject, would interfere with the light therapy provided to the subject by the radiation emitted between the eyes of the subject and the barrier; and enabling ambient radiation to pass through the barrier that does not interfere with the light therapy provided to the subject by the radiation emitted between the eyes of the subject and the barrier. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A mask configured to provide light therapy to a subject, the mask comprising:
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means for covering the eyes of a subject by providing a barrier between ambient radiation and the eyes of the subject; means for emitting radiation between the eyes of the subject and the barrier; means for blocking ambient radiation at the barrier that, if allowed to reach the eyes of the subject, would interfere with the light therapy provided to the subject by the radiation emitted between the eyes of the subject and the barrier; and means for enabling ambient radiation to pass through the barrier that does not interfere with the light therapy provided to the subject by the radiation emitted between the eyes of the subject and the barrier. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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