Patent ID: 9163983
Filing Date: 2015-10-20
Classification: A61B,A61N,G01J,H05B,Y02B

Abstract:
1. A method for monitoring visible-light exposure, comprising: wearing an integrative light monitor including a visible-light detector and an output device; receiving and recording visible-light exposure received from a first light source with the visible-light detector of the integrative light monitor; receiving and recording visible-light exposure received from a second light source with the visible-light detector of the integrative light monitor; integrating the recorded visible-light exposure from the first light source and from the second light source to produce a cumulative visible-light exposure value; comparing the cumulative visible-light exposure value with an established visible-light exposure target for achieving a psychological benefit or a benefit in treating insomnia or a circadian rhythm disorder; and providing active and direct feedback from the output device to the wearer indicative of the cumulative visible-light exposure value in comparison with the established visible-light exposure target to empower the wearer to change behavior to achieve the benefit that is a consequence of reaching the cumulative visible-light exposure target.