THERMAL PIXEL ARRAY DEVICE

摘要

A thermal pixel array stimulating device is disclosed providing flexibility between the different pixels of the array to enable wrapping of the device over a curved surface of the human body by connecting the pixel substrates by flexible material or linkages. The distance between the pixels may further optionally be adjustable. A controller may control the temperature pattern generated by the array. The controller may be programmable to provide a temperature pattern. Individual pixels may be provided with sensors to measure temperature, with the outputs from such sensors being directed to data recordal and display devices. Stimulation modes in addition to thermal may be provided by using the thermal energy of the pixels for actuation stimulation, vibratory stimulation, or a combination of two or more of them.