Device and Method for Stimulation with Thermal Stimuli

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This invention describes a non-invasive device and method for stimulating thermal receptors located in the skin by applying controlled thermal stimuli using adjustable electromagnetic radiation. The device consists of multiple stimulation units that can be configured and connected modularly, each irradiating the skin with specific wavelengths (particularly in the infrared range), tailored for optimal stimulation and therapeutic effect. A control unit manages the units to ensure precise and safe application. The primary goal is to desynchronize abnormal neural activity associated with various neurological and physiological disorders.

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• Therapeutic treatment of neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, dystonia, epilepsy, and depression.
• Management of chronic pain, migraines, and fibromyalgia by modulating neural activity.
• Treatment of post-stroke or traumatic brain injury functional deficits.
• Desynchronization therapy for psychiatric conditions like OCD, Tourette syndrome, autism, schizophrenia, and ADHD.
• Gastrointestinal disorder therapy, especially for irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's disease, and colitis ulcerosa.
• Alleviation of muscle spasticity and movement disorders.
• Treatment of tinnitus, sleep disorders, and neuropathic pain syndromes.
• Potential support for rehabilitation and neuroplasticity after neurological injuries.

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• Non-invasive and safe skin stimulation without the need for surgical implants.
• Customizable and modular stimulation units allow adaptation to different patient anatomies and treatment areas.
• Adjustable wavelength and power provide personalized therapy based on individual skin absorption characteristics.
• Effective desynchronization of pathological neural network activity, possibly leading to long-term symptom relief.
• Potential application across a broad range of neurological, psychiatric, and somatic disorders.
• Reduces risk of local overheating or skin damage via sensor feedback and homogeneous energy distribution.
• Facilitates precise, targeted, and user-controlled therapy, enhancing patient comfort and flexibility.

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The invention relates to a device for the stimulation of thermal receptors in the skin of a patient by means of thermal stimuli. The device comprises a plurality of noninvasive stimulation units for irradiating the skin of the patient with electromagnetic radiation, wherein thermal stimuli are produced by absorption of the electromagnetic radiation in the skin of the patient and the wavelength range of the electromagnetic radiation emitted by the stimulation units can be adjusted. The device also comprises a control unit for controlling the stimulation units.