Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Play Spin the Wisp!
Add your friends to the Wisp Wheel. Spin the wisp and send a fresh, clean kiss! Go on - flirt your heart out...
Meet the Fuplers: True Romanth
One man. Two wigs. And a family discussion about the night of romance that Kevin has in store for a special young lady, but of course he can't go anywhere without a Colgate Wisp!
Women And Their Purses
Should a man carry a woman’s purse for her? Get the male perspective on women’s purses on “That’s What He Said.”
Friday, March 6, 2009
Friday, February 27, 2009
Bluewave
Who has BLUEWAVE technology?
The specific bandwidth of light was discovered by Thomas Jefferson Medical University, and we own the patent applications for BLUEWAVE technology. BLUEWAVE technology was developed by Philips (formerly Apollo Health) to apply TJMU's research. Although a few companies claim to have this or similar technology, they do not. Philips is the only light therapy company to have participated with TMJU in these research studies, and only Phlips is authorized to research and manufacture devices with BLUEWAVE technology.
Caution: Other companies may claim to have "Blue" technology, but their products are not the result of research and may cause over exposure or safety issues. For example, one light therapy device uses a blue fluorescent lamp, which increases light in the low range of 420 nm. Part of this range is considered 'near ultraviolet,' close to the UV range of 340 - 390 nm. Other LED products also claim to benefit from this research, but produce light intensities far in excess of TMU and Phlips' research results without the necessary level of BLUEWAVE light.
BLUEWAVE Vs. BRITEWAVE
The specific bandwidth of light was discovered by Thomas Jefferson Medical University, and we own the patent applications for BLUEWAVE technology. BLUEWAVE technology was developed by Philips (formerly Apollo Health) to apply TJMU's research. Although a few companies claim to have this or similar technology, they do not. Philips is the only light therapy company to have participated with TMJU in these research studies, and only Phlips is authorized to research and manufacture devices with BLUEWAVE technology.
Caution: Other companies may claim to have "Blue" technology, but their products are not the result of research and may cause over exposure or safety issues. For example, one light therapy device uses a blue fluorescent lamp, which increases light in the low range of 420 nm. Part of this range is considered 'near ultraviolet,' close to the UV range of 340 - 390 nm. Other LED products also claim to benefit from this research, but produce light intensities far in excess of TMU and Phlips' research results without the necessary level of BLUEWAVE light.
BLUEWAVE Vs. BRITEWAVE
About Blue-Light
• UV Filtered & Safe - UV Diffusing Filter: 99.3% UV filter
• Glare-Free
• Lens Material: High-impact polycarbonate
• Light Tubes: 3x36 watt compact fluorescent, 3000 Kelvin color temperature – easy on the eyes
• Natural Spectrum® Daylight with exclusive Trucolite Phosphoe Technology™ delivers 10,000 lux of energizing light from dual 36 W High Output tubes
• Flicker Free Illumination - Verilux® premium electronic ballasts provide instant-on, steady, daylight illumination without the eye-straining flicker of other fluorescent lamps.
BLUE LIGHT IS TWICE AS EFFECTIVE IN TREATING SAD - With standard 10,000 lux, a person has to sit within 2 feet of the light for a period of 30 minutes to 2 hours to receive any benefit. With the new Blue-Lux technology just 15 minutes of light therapy provides the same results. Blue-Lux lighting should only be used in the mornings as use of the Blue-Lux bulb in the afternoon or evenings can disrupt sleep patterns.
LITE-PAD PLUS uses very bright lights (approx 5,000 lux, 8,000 lux or 10,000 lux) to simulate natural sunlight, while eliminating the dangerous UV rays contained in sunlight.
Lux is the measurement for the brightness of the light. For example: a sunny summer day has about 50,000 lux, the regular light inside a building only 500 lux.
What scientists have recently discovered is that specific wavelengths of blue light, that are always within sunlight, promote a positive response in light deficient patients. As a result you only need a light box that produces the specific wavelengths of light to give a therapeutic light therapy.
Blue Light Research
* Lower intensity of light required for treatments as you are only being subjected to a small bandwidth of light rather the full spectrum of colours
* Quicker treatments times, despite being smaller products
* No reported side-effects
* LED technology allows for adjustable light output (most white light products are not dimmable)
* Considerably Smaller products – conventional product sizes are dictated by the bulb sizes
* Lighter products – weight of products are also dictated by the size of bulb and subsequent size of case
Blue v White Light - The science behind the facts
Melanopsin photoreceptors must be stimulated by some blue light In order for our brains to respond to light therapy. It turns out that very bright white light works because it contains some of the necessary blue light. However, scientists have discovered that blue alone is more effective than white light. When compared to both white 10,000 lux and white LED’s, blue light was twice as effective. Additionally, by using only 8 lux of blue light, researchers were able to demonstrate the same response compared to 12,000 lux of white light. Eliminating these unnecessary wavelengths increases effectiveness and also significantly reduces overall intensity.
HOW IS IT BEST TREATED?
Previous treatments for depression and especially Seasonal Affective Disorder involved the use of prescribed medication. In recent years, however, research across the world has shown that SAD sufferers responded, often quite dramatically, to treatment with light.
LIGHT THERAPY IS CONSIDERED THE MOST EFFECTIVE TREATMENT.
Lack of light causes an increase in the production of Melatonin (the hormone that makes us sleepy at night), and a reduction of Serotonin, the lack of which causes depression. The exposure to bright light therapy reverses the process, with the additional benefit of being drug free.
By providing summertime levels of light during the winter you can successfully alleviate the symptoms of SAD with the result that former sufferers can lead a normal, happier life and beat the Winter Blues. In fact almost everyone can benefit from increased energy levels when using a SAD Light.
site click here
• Glare-Free
• Lens Material: High-impact polycarbonate
• Light Tubes: 3x36 watt compact fluorescent, 3000 Kelvin color temperature – easy on the eyes
• Natural Spectrum® Daylight with exclusive Trucolite Phosphoe Technology™ delivers 10,000 lux of energizing light from dual 36 W High Output tubes
• Flicker Free Illumination - Verilux® premium electronic ballasts provide instant-on, steady, daylight illumination without the eye-straining flicker of other fluorescent lamps.
BLUE LIGHT IS TWICE AS EFFECTIVE IN TREATING SAD - With standard 10,000 lux, a person has to sit within 2 feet of the light for a period of 30 minutes to 2 hours to receive any benefit. With the new Blue-Lux technology just 15 minutes of light therapy provides the same results. Blue-Lux lighting should only be used in the mornings as use of the Blue-Lux bulb in the afternoon or evenings can disrupt sleep patterns.
LITE-PAD PLUS uses very bright lights (approx 5,000 lux, 8,000 lux or 10,000 lux) to simulate natural sunlight, while eliminating the dangerous UV rays contained in sunlight.
Lux is the measurement for the brightness of the light. For example: a sunny summer day has about 50,000 lux, the regular light inside a building only 500 lux.
What scientists have recently discovered is that specific wavelengths of blue light, that are always within sunlight, promote a positive response in light deficient patients. As a result you only need a light box that produces the specific wavelengths of light to give a therapeutic light therapy.
Blue Light Research
* Lower intensity of light required for treatments as you are only being subjected to a small bandwidth of light rather the full spectrum of colours
* Quicker treatments times, despite being smaller products
* No reported side-effects
* LED technology allows for adjustable light output (most white light products are not dimmable)
* Considerably Smaller products – conventional product sizes are dictated by the bulb sizes
* Lighter products – weight of products are also dictated by the size of bulb and subsequent size of case
Blue v White Light - The science behind the facts
Melanopsin photoreceptors must be stimulated by some blue light In order for our brains to respond to light therapy. It turns out that very bright white light works because it contains some of the necessary blue light. However, scientists have discovered that blue alone is more effective than white light. When compared to both white 10,000 lux and white LED’s, blue light was twice as effective. Additionally, by using only 8 lux of blue light, researchers were able to demonstrate the same response compared to 12,000 lux of white light. Eliminating these unnecessary wavelengths increases effectiveness and also significantly reduces overall intensity.
HOW IS IT BEST TREATED?
Previous treatments for depression and especially Seasonal Affective Disorder involved the use of prescribed medication. In recent years, however, research across the world has shown that SAD sufferers responded, often quite dramatically, to treatment with light.
LIGHT THERAPY IS CONSIDERED THE MOST EFFECTIVE TREATMENT.
Lack of light causes an increase in the production of Melatonin (the hormone that makes us sleepy at night), and a reduction of Serotonin, the lack of which causes depression. The exposure to bright light therapy reverses the process, with the additional benefit of being drug free.
By providing summertime levels of light during the winter you can successfully alleviate the symptoms of SAD with the result that former sufferers can lead a normal, happier life and beat the Winter Blues. In fact almost everyone can benefit from increased energy levels when using a SAD Light.
site click here
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Due On Friday
- page of ideas for logo designs
- ideation of a diagram that will explain the purpose of this product (how it works etc.)
- sketches for finial design
-ideas about building the prototype
- ideation of a diagram that will explain the purpose of this product (how it works etc.)
- sketches for finial design
-ideas about building the prototype
Monday, February 23, 2009
Re-cap (To Do List for Friday)
Overall Critique:
- Happy - NOT SURGICAL
- Move forward with a TRANSPORTABLE design
- More POETIC
- Subtle and INTUITIVE (patterns of the sun)
Friday, February 13, 2009
Friday's Notes
- I like the idea of using light therapy
- how to I include time - cuckoo clock?
- back to the office environment
- can it attach to computer?
- can it use the computers power source?
- i need to show my sketches
- "time telling throught light" - good direction?
- how to I include time - cuckoo clock?
- back to the office environment
- can it attach to computer?
- can it use the computers power source?
- i need to show my sketches
- "time telling throught light" - good direction?
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Re-cap (To Do List for Friday)
What I need to do...
- 30 sketches
- buy materials (Prince Lumber - blue foam?)(I have clay)(I have rasps and sand paper)
- design requirements
- ideation
- case studies
What I would like to do...
- narrow my mission statement (and ultimately my focus)
- study the working person through images (what is their life like)
- web-out what things they need as reminders
- layout a false/or/real daily list of activities (help from working person - interview)
- look at what they have already(images into web)
- start sketching (image and/or traditional)
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
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