Suprachiasmatic nucleus inducing, melatonin suppressing light emitting device to enhance wake cycle

摘要

A light emitting device to awaken or alert an animal by stimulating the Suprachiasmatic Nucleus in the brain to suppress melatonin secretion and change gene expression in the brain. The device can be programmed for an initiation time, color of light, brightness, frequency of pulsating light, and level of gradual intensity. It has the advantage of being silent, does not to disturb other people sleeping in the same room and user is more cognitively alert.

主权项

1. A method of awakening an animal, comprising: a) programming a controller of a smart device to emit light at a selected time, wave length, pulse rate and intensity, b) emitting the light from the smart device at the selected time, c) emitting the light from the smart device at the selected wave length from 400 nm to 700 nm, d) emitting the light from the smart device at the selected pulse rate from 600 pulses/minute to 2 pulses/hour, e) emitting the light from the smart device at the selected intensity from 0 lux to 4,000 lux, f) exposing the animal to the light from the smart device, and g) awakening the animal.