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Method and an apparatus for determining an individual's ability to stand exposure to ultraviolet radiation
Assignee: CHROMO-LIGHT APS BINDESBOLLSVEJ 23 DK-2920 CHARLOTTENLUND DENMARK A Co OF DENMARK
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Filing: 1986-09-26
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Granted: 1989-11-21
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Expires: 2006-09-26
Abstract
Abstract In accordance with a method and an apparatus for determining an individual's ability to stand exposure to ultraviolet radiation prior to causing a skin reaction, such as skin cancer or erythema, or for determining an individual's ability to become tanned by exposure to ultraviolet radiation, at least part of the individual's skin surface is exposed to electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined spectral composition, e.g. visible light, and of a predetermined intensity. The intensity of electromagnetic radiation reflected from the part of the individual's skin surface is measured so as to determine the coefficient of reflection of the part exposed to electromagnetic radiation of the predetermined spectral composition. The coefficient of reflection is converted into logarithmic representation and the logarithmic representation of the coefficient of reflection constitutes a measure representing the individual's ability to stand exposure to ultraviolet radiation prior to causing said skin reaction, or into a measure representing said individual's ability to become tanned by exposure to ultraviolet radiation.
Inventors
- 👤 Hans C. Wulf
Bibliographic Details
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US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 04:37
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01J; G01J1/00; G01J1/42; G01J1/429; A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/0059; A61B5/103; A61B5/1032; A61B5/1034; A61B5/44; A61B5/441; A61B5/444; A61B5/445; A61B2560/00; A61B2560/04; A61B2560/0406; A61B2560/0418; G01J1/58
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 101
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A method of determining an individual's ability to stand exposure to ultraviolet radiation without causing a skin reaction, such as skin cancer or erythema, comprising the following steps: exposing at least part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined spectral composition and of a predetermined intensity, measuring the intensity of electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface so as to determine the coefficient of reflection of said part to said electromagnetic radiation of said predetermined spectral composition, and converting said coefficient of reflection into a measure representing said individual's ability to stand exposure to ultraviolet radiation without causing said skin reaction.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
109 words
A method of determining an individual's ability to stand exposure to ultraviolet radiation without causing a skin reaction, such as skin cancer or erythema, comprising the following steps: exposing at least part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined spectral composition and of a predetermined intensity, measuring the intensity of electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface so as to determine the coefficient of reflection of said part to said electromagnetic radiation of said predetermined spectral composition, and converting said coefficient of reflection into a measure representing said individual's ability to stand exposure to ultraviolet radiation without causing said skin reaction.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A method according to claim 1, said electromagnetic radiation comprising spectral components within the wavelength range of 200-800 nm, preferably 400-700 nm.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
113 words
A method of determining an individual's ability to stand exposure to ultraviolet radiation without causing a skin reaction, such as skin cancer or erythema, comprising the following steps: exposing at least part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined spectral composition and of a predetermined intensity, measuring the intensity of electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface so as to determine the coefficient of reflection of said part to said electromagnetic radiation of said predetermined spectral composition, and converting said coefficient of reflection into a measure in logarithmic representation and representing said individual's ability to stand exposure to ultraviolet radiation without causing said skin reaction.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
113 words
A method of determining an individual's ability to stand exposure to ultraviolet radiation without causing a skin reaction, such as skin cancer or erythema, comprising the following steps: exposing at least part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined spectral composition and of a predetermined intensity, measuring the intensity of electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface so as to determine the coefficient of reflection of said part to said electromagnetic radiation of said predetermined spectral composition, and converting said coefficient of reflection into a measure in logarithmic representation and representing said individual's ability to stand exposure to ultraviolet radiation without causing said skin reaction.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
126 words
A method of determining an individual's ability to stand exposure to ultraviolet radiation without causing a skin reaction, such as skin cancer or erythema, comprising the following steps: exposing at least part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined spectral composition and of a predetermined intensity, measuring the intensity of electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface so as to determine the coefficient of reflection of said part to said electromagnetic radiation of said predetermined spectral composition, and converting said coefficient of reflection into a measure representing said individual's ability to stand exposure to ultraviolet radiation without causing said skin reaction and further representing a maximum time of exposure to an ultraviolet radiation source of a predetermined intensity.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
126 words
A method of determining an individual's ability to stand exposure to ultraviolet radiation without causing a skin reaction, such as skin cancer or erythema, comprising the following steps: exposing at least part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined spectral composition and of a predetermined intensity, measuring the intensity of electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface so as to determine the coefficient of reflection of said part to said electromagnetic radiation of said predetermined spectral composition, and converting said coefficient of reflection into a measure representing said individual's ability to stand exposure to ultraviolet radiation without causing said skin reaction and further representing a maximum time of exposure to an ultraviolet radiation source of a predetermined intensity.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
160 words
A method of determining an individual's ability to stand exposure to ultraviolet radiation without causing a skin reaction, such as skin cancer or erythema, comprising the following steps: exposing at least part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined spectral composition and of a predetermined intensity, measuring the intensity of electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface so as to determine the coefficient of reflection of said part to said electromagnetic radiation of said predetermined spectral composition, measuring the intensities of electromagnetic radiation within the wavelength ranges of 200-280 nm (UVC), 280-320 nm (UVB) and 320-400 nm (UVA) radiated from an electromagnetic radiation source, and converting said coefficient of reflection into a measure representing said individual's ability to stand exposure to said electromagnetic radiation of said intensities weighted by an action spectrum, such as an erythema action spectrum, a cancer action spectrum, or a pigmentation action spectrum, without causing said skin reaction.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
160 words
A method of determining an individual's ability to stand exposure to ultraviolet radiation without causing a skin reaction, such as skin cancer or erythema, comprising the following steps: exposing at least part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined spectral composition and of a predetermined intensity, measuring the intensity of electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface so as to determine the coefficient of reflection of said part to said electromagnetic radiation of said predetermined spectral composition, measuring the intensities of electromagnetic radiation within the wavelength ranges of 200-280 nm (UVC), 280-320 nm (UVB) and 320-400 nm (UVA) radiated from an electromagnetic radiation source, and converting said coefficient of reflection into a measure representing said individual's ability to stand exposure to said electromagnetic radiation of said intensities weighted by an action spectrum, such as an erythema action spectrum, a cancer action spectrum, or a pigmentation action spectrum, without causing said skin reaction.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
157 words
A method of determining an individual's ability to stand exposure to ultraviolet radiation without causing a skin reaction, such as skin cancer or erythema, comprising the following steps: exposing at least part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of at least a first and a second wavelength and of a predetermined intensity, said first wavelength being a wavelength at which erythrodermic skin reflection is high, and said second wavelength being a wavelength at which erythrodermic skin reflection is low, measuring the intensity of electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface so as to determine the coefficients of reflection of said part to said electromagnetic radiation of said first and second wavelength, converting said coefficients of reflection into a measure representing said individual's ability to stand exposure to ultraviolet radiation without causing said skin reaction, and comparing said coefficients of reflection so as to determine if said skin surface part is erythrodermic.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
157 words
A method of determining an individual's ability to stand exposure to ultraviolet radiation without causing a skin reaction, such as skin cancer or erythema, comprising the following steps: exposing at least part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of at least a first and a second wavelength and of a predetermined intensity, said first wavelength being a wavelength at which erythrodermic skin reflection is high, and said second wavelength being a wavelength at which erythrodermic skin reflection is low, measuring the intensity of electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface so as to determine the coefficients of reflection of said part to said electromagnetic radiation of said first and second wavelength, converting said coefficients of reflection into a measure representing said individual's ability to stand exposure to ultraviolet radiation without causing said skin reaction, and comparing said coefficients of reflection so as to determine if said skin surface part is erythrodermic.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
37 words
A method according to claim 6, said first wavelength being of the order of approximately 500-520 nm such as 503-512 nm, and said second wavelength being of the order of approximately 535-540 nm such as 538 nm.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
37 words
A method according to claim 6, said first wavelength being of the order of approximately 500-520 nm such as 503-512 nm, and said second wavelength being of the order of approximately 570-580 nm such as 574-578 nm.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
97 words
A method of determining an individual's ability to become tanned by exposure to ultraviolet radiation, comprising the following steps: exposing at least part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined spectral composition and of a predetermined intensity, measuring the intensity of electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface so as to determine the coefficient of reflection of said part to said electromagnetic radiation of said predetermined spectral composition, and converting said coefficient of reflection into a measure representing said individual's ability to become tanned by exposure to ultraviolet radiation.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
97 words
A method of determining an individual's ability to become tanned by exposure to ultraviolet radiation, comprising the following steps: exposing at least part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined spectral composition and of a predetermined intensity, measuring the intensity of electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface so as to determine the coefficient of reflection of said part to said electromagnetic radiation of said predetermined spectral composition, and converting said coefficient of reflection into a measure representing said individual's ability to become tanned by exposure to ultraviolet radiation.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
22 words
A method according to claim 9, said electromagnetic radiation comprising spectral components within the wavelength range of 200-800 nm, preferably 400-700 nm.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
101 words
A method of determining an individual's ability to become tanned by exposure to ultraviolet radiation, comprising the following steps: exposing at least part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined spectral composition and of a predetermined intensity, measuring the intensity of electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface so as to determine the coefficient of reflection of said part to said electromagnetic radiation of said predetermined spectral composition, and converting said coefficient of reflection into a measure in logarithmic representation and representing said individual's ability to become tanned by exposure to ultraviolet radiation.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
101 words
A method of determining an individual's ability to become tanned by exposure to ultraviolet radiation, comprising the following steps: exposing at least part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined spectral composition and of a predetermined intensity, measuring the intensity of electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface so as to determine the coefficient of reflection of said part to said electromagnetic radiation of said predetermined spectral composition, and converting said coefficient of reflection into a measure in logarithmic representation and representing said individual's ability to become tanned by exposure to ultraviolet radiation.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
114 words
A method of determining an individual's ability to become tanned by exposure to ultraviolet radiation, comprising the following steps: exposing at least part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined spectral composition and of a predetermined intensity, measuring the intensity of electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface so as to determine the coefficient of reflection of said part to said electromagnetic radiation of said predetermined spectral composition, and converting said coefficient of reflection into a measure representing said individual's ability to become tanned by exposure to ultraviolet radiation and further representing a maximum time of exposure to an ultraviolet radiation source of a predetermined intensity.
Claim 20
Independent Claim
114 words
A method of determining an individual's ability to become tanned by exposure to ultraviolet radiation, comprising the following steps: exposing at least part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined spectral composition and of a predetermined intensity, measuring the intensity of electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface so as to determine the coefficient of reflection of said part to said electromagnetic radiation of said predetermined spectral composition, and converting said coefficient of reflection into a measure representing said individual's ability to become tanned by exposure to ultraviolet radiation and further representing a maximum time of exposure to an ultraviolet radiation source of a predetermined intensity.
Claim 21
Independent Claim
145 words
A method of determining an individual's ability to become tanned by exposure to ultraviolet radiation, comprising the following steps: exposing at least part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined spectral composition and of a predetermined intensity, measuring the intensity of electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface so as to determine the coefficient of reflection of said electromagnetic radiation of said predetermined spectral composition, measuring the intensities of electromagnetic radiation within the wavelength ranges of 200-280 nm (UVC), 280-320 nm (UVB) and 320-400 nm (UVA) radiated from an electromagnetic radiation source, and converting said coefficient of reflection into a measure representing said individual's ability to become tanned by exposure to said ultraviolet radiation of said intensities weighted by an action spectrum, such as an erythema action spectrum, a cancer action spectrum, or a pigmentation action spectrum.
Claim 22
Independent Claim
145 words
A method of determining an individual's ability to become tanned by exposure to ultraviolet radiation, comprising the following steps: exposing at least part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined spectral composition and of a predetermined intensity, measuring the intensity of electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface so as to determine the coefficient of reflection of said electromagnetic radiation of said predetermined spectral composition, measuring the intensities of electromagnetic radiation within the wavelength ranges of 200-280 nm (UVC), 280-320 nm (UVB) and 320-400 nm (UVA) radiated from an electromagnetic radiation source, and converting said coefficient of reflection into a measure representing said individual's ability to become tanned by exposure to said ultraviolet radiation of said intensities weighted by an action spectrum, such as an erythema action spectrum, a cancer action spectrum, or a pigmentation action spectrum.
Claim 23
Independent Claim
144 words
A method of determining an individual's ability to become tanned by exposure to ultraviolet radiation, comprising the following steps: exposing at least part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of at least a first and second wavelength and of a predetermined intensity, said first wavelength being a wavelength at which erythrodermic skin reflection is high, and said second wavelength being a wavelength at which erythrodermic skin reflection is low, measuring the intensity of electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface so as to determine the coefficients of reflection of said part to said electromagnetic radiation of said first and second wavelength, converting said coefficient of reflection into a measure representing said individual's ability to become tanned by exposure to ultraviolet radiation, and comparing said coefficients of reflection so as to determine if said skin surface part is erythrodermic.
Claim 24
Independent Claim
144 words
A method of determining an individual's ability to become tanned by exposure to ultraviolet radiation, comprising the following steps: exposing at least part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of at least a first and second wavelength and of a predetermined intensity, said first wavelength being a wavelength at which erythrodermic skin reflection is high, and said second wavelength being a wavelength at which erythrodermic skin reflection is low, measuring the intensity of electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface so as to determine the coefficients of reflection of said part to said electromagnetic radiation of said first and second wavelength, converting said coefficient of reflection into a measure representing said individual's ability to become tanned by exposure to ultraviolet radiation, and comparing said coefficients of reflection so as to determine if said skin surface part is erythrodermic.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
37 words
A method according to claim 14, said first wavelength being of the order of approximately 500-520 nm such as 503-512 nm, and said second wavelength being of the order of approximately 535-540 nm such as 538 nm.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
37 words
A method according to claim 14, said first wavelength being of the order of approximately 500-520 nm such as 503-512 nm, and said second wavelength being of the order of approximately 570-580 nm such as 574-578 nm.
Claim 27
Independent Claim
136 words
A method of controlling an individual's exposure to ultraviolet radiation, comprising the following steps: determining if said individual's skin surface is easily tanned by exposure to ultraviolet radiation or if said individual's skin surface is not easily tanned by exposure to ultraviolet radiation, and exposing said individual's skin surface to ultraviolet radiation of the wavelength range of 320-400 nm (UVA) exclusively, provided said individual's skin surface has been determined as being easily tanned by exposure to ultraviolet radiation, or alternatively, additionally exposing for a period of time said individual's skin surface to a low intensity ultraviolet radiation of the wavelength range of 280-320 nm (UVB) or part thereof, provided said individual's skin surface has been determined as not being easily tanned by exposure to ultraviolet radiation so as to start melanogenesis by stimulation of the melanocytes.
Claim 28
Independent Claim
136 words
A method of controlling an individual's exposure to ultraviolet radiation, comprising the following steps: determining if said individual's skin surface is easily tanned by exposure to ultraviolet radiation or if said individual's skin surface is not easily tanned by exposure to ultraviolet radiation, and exposing said individual's skin surface to ultraviolet radiation of the wavelength range of 320-400 nm (UVA) exclusively, provided said individual's skin surface has been determined as being easily tanned by exposure to ultraviolet radiation, or alternatively, additionally exposing for a period of time said individual's skin surface to a low intensity ultraviolet radiation of the wavelength range of 280-320 nm (UVB) or part thereof, provided said individual's skin surface has been determined as not being easily tanned by exposure to ultraviolet radiation so as to start melanogenesis by stimulation of the melanocytes.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
91 words
A method according to claim 17, said determining step comprising: exposing at least part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined spectral composition and of a predetermined intensity, measuring the intensity of electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface so as to determine the coefficient of reflection of said part to said electromagnetic radiation of said predetermined spectral composition, and converting said coefficient of reflection into a measure representing said individual's ability to stand exposure to ultraviolet radiation without causing said skin reaction.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
95 words
A method according to claim 17, said determining step comprising: exposing at least part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined spectral composition and of a predetermined intensity, measuring the intensity of electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface so as to determine the coefficient of reflection of said part to said electromagnetic radiation of said predetermined spectral composition, and converting said coefficient of reflection into a measure in logarithmic representation and representing said individual's ability to stand exposure to ultraviolet radiation without causing said skin reaction.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
108 words
A method according to claim 17, said determining step comprising: exposing at least part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined spectral composition and of a predetermined intensity, measuring the intensity of electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface so as to determine the coefficient of reflection of said part to said electromagnetic radiation of said predetermined spectral composition, and converting said coefficient of reflection into a measure representing said individual's ability to stand exposure to ultraviolet radiation without causing said skin reaction and further representing a maximum time of exposure to an ultraviolet radiation source of a predetermined intensity.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
142 words
A method according to claim 17, said determining step comprising: exposing at least part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined spectral composition and of a predetermined intensity, measuring the intensity of electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface so as to determine the coefficient of reflection of said part to said electromagnetic radiation of said predetermined spectral composition, measuring the intensities of electromagnetic radiation within the wavelength ranges of 200-280 nm (UVC), 280-320 nm (UVB) and 320-400 nm (UVA) radiated from an electromagnetic radiation source, and converting said coefficient of reflection into a measure representing said individual's ability to stand exposure to said electromagnetic radiation of said intensities weighted by an action spectrum, such as an erythema action spectrum, a cancer action spectrum, or a pigmentation action spectrum, without causing said skin reaction.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
139 words
A method according to claim 17, said determining step comprising: exposing at least part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of at least a first and a second wavelength and of a predetermined intensity, said first wavelength being a wavelength at which erythrodermic skin reflection is high, and said second wavelength being a wavelength at which erythrodermic skin reflection is low, measuring the intensity of electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface so as to determine the coefficients of reflection of said part to said electromagnetic radiation of said first and second wavelength, converting said coefficients of reflection into a measure representing said individual's ability to stand exposure to ultraviolet radiation without causing said skin reaction, and comparing said coefficients of reflection so as to determine if said skin surface part is erythrodermic.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
88 words
A method according to claim 17, said determining step comprising: exposing at least part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined spectral composition and of a predetermined intensity, measuring the intensity of electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface so as to determine the coefficient of reflection of said part to said electromagnetic radiation of said predetermined spectral composition, and converting said coefficient of reflection into a measure representing said individual's ability to become tanned by exposure to ultraviolet radiation.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
92 words
A method according to claim 17, said determining step comprising: exposing at least part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined spectral composition and of a predetermined intensity, measuring the intensity of electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface so as to determine the coefficient of reflection of said part to said electromagnetic radiation of said predetermined spectral composition, and converting said coefficient of reflection into a measure in logarithmic representation and representing said individual's ability to become tanned by exposure to ultraviolet radiation.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
105 words
A method according to claim 17, said determining step comprising: exposing at least part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined spectral composition and of a predetermined intensity, measuring the intensity of electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface so as to determine the coefficient of reflection of said part to said electromagnetic radiation of said predetermined spectral composition, and converting said coefficient of reflection into a measure representing said individual's ability to become tanned by exposure to ultraviolet radiation and further representing a maximum time of exposure to an ultraviolet radiation source of a predetermined intensity.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
139 words
A method according to claim 17, said determining step comprising: exposing at least part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined spectral composition and of a predetermined intensity, measuring the intensity of electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface so as to determine the coefficient of reflection of said part to said electromagnetic radiation of said predetermined spectral composition, measuring the intensities of electromagnetic radiation within the wavelength ranges of 200-280 nm (UVC), 280-320 nm (UVB) and 320-400 nm (UVA) radiated from an electromagnetic radiation source, and converting said coefficient of reflection into a measure representing said individual's ability to become tanned by exposure to said ultraviolet radiation of said intensities weighted by an action spectrum, such as a erythema action spectrum, a cancer action spectrum, or a pigmentation action spectrum.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
136 words
A method according to claim 17, said determining step comprising: exposing at least part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of at least a first and a second wavelength and of a predetermined intensity, said first wavelength being a wavelength at which erythrodermic skin reflection is high, and said second wavelength being a wavelength at which erythrodermic skin reflection is low, measuring the intensity of electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface so as to determine the coefficients of reflection of said part to said electromagnetic radiation of said first and second wavelength, converting said coefficient of reflection into a measure representing said individual's ability to become tanned by exposure to ultraviolet radiation, and comparing said coefficients of reflection so as to determine if said skin surface part is erythrodermic.
Claim 39
Independent Claim
172 words
An apparatus for determining an individual's ability to stand exposure to ultraviolet radiation without causing a skin reaction, such as skin cancer or erythema, comprising: an electromagnetic source for generating electromagnetic radiation, an electromagnetic detector for detecting the intensity of any electromagnetic radiation exposed to said detector and for generating an electrical signal in response to said exposure to said electromagnetic radiation, a first means for directing at least part of said electromagnetic radiation generated by said electromagnetic source to a part of said individual's skin surface so as to expose said part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined spectral composition and of a predetermined intensity, a second means for directing electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface to said electromagnetic detector, and a measuring and converting means connected to said electromagnetic detector for measuring and converting said electrical signal generated by said electromagnetic detector into a measure representing said individual's ability to stand exposure to ultraviolet radiation without causing said skin reaction.
Claim 40
Independent Claim
172 words
An apparatus for determining an individual's ability to stand exposure to ultraviolet radiation without causing a skin reaction, such as skin cancer or erythema, comprising: an electromagnetic source for generating electromagnetic radiation, an electromagnetic detector for detecting the intensity of any electromagnetic radiation exposed to said detector and for generating an electrical signal in response to said exposure to said electromagnetic radiation, a first means for directing at least part of said electromagnetic radiation generated by said electromagnetic source to a part of said individual's skin surface so as to expose said part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined spectral composition and of a predetermined intensity, a second means for directing electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface to said electromagnetic detector, and a measuring and converting means connected to said electromagnetic detector for measuring and converting said electrical signal generated by said electromagnetic detector into a measure representing said individual's ability to stand exposure to ultraviolet radiation without causing said skin reaction.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
26 words
An apparatus according to claim 28, said electromagnetic source generating said electromagnetic radiation comprising spectral components within the wavelength range of 200-800 nm, preferably 400-700 nm.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
30 words
An apparatus according to claim 28, further comprising: a central control means controlling the overall operation of the apparatus and further the conversion of said electrical signal into said measure.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
37 words
An apparatus according to claim 30, said central control means being a microprocessor means, and said central control means including a storage means for storing a schedule representing said conversion of said electrical signal into said measure.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
22 words
An apparatus according to claim 28, further comprising: a display means connected to said measuring and converting means for displaying said measure.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
71 words
An apparatus according to claim 28, comprising: a third means for measuring the intensities of electromagnetic radiation within the wavelength range of 200-280 nm (UVC), 280-320 nm (UVB) and 320-400 nm (UVA), said third means being connected to said measuring and converting means, and said electrical signal being converted by said measuring and converting means into a measure representing said individual's ability to stand exposure to electromagnetic radiation of said intensities.
Claim 46
Independent Claim
181 words
An apparatus for determining an individual's ability to stand exposure to ultraviolet radiation without causing a skin reaction, such as skin cancer or erythema, comprising: an electromagnetic source for generating electromagnetic radiation, an electromagnetic detector for detecting the intensity of any electromagnetic radiation exposed to said detector and for generating an electrical signal in response to said exposure to said electromagnetic radiation, a first means for directing at least part of said electromagnetic radiation generated by said electromagnetic source to a part of said individual's skin surface so as to expose said part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined spectral composition and of a predetermined intensity, a second means for directing electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface to said electromagnetic detector, and a measuring and converting means comprising a logarithmic converting means connected to said electromagnetic detector for measuring and converting said electrical signal generated by said electromagnetic detector into a measure in logarithmic representation and representing said individual's ability to stand exposure to ultraviolet radiation without causing said skin reaction.
Claim 47
Independent Claim
181 words
An apparatus for determining an individual's ability to stand exposure to ultraviolet radiation without causing a skin reaction, such as skin cancer or erythema, comprising: an electromagnetic source for generating electromagnetic radiation, an electromagnetic detector for detecting the intensity of any electromagnetic radiation exposed to said detector and for generating an electrical signal in response to said exposure to said electromagnetic radiation, a first means for directing at least part of said electromagnetic radiation generated by said electromagnetic source to a part of said individual's skin surface so as to expose said part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined spectral composition and of a predetermined intensity, a second means for directing electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface to said electromagnetic detector, and a measuring and converting means comprising a logarithmic converting means connected to said electromagnetic detector for measuring and converting said electrical signal generated by said electromagnetic detector into a measure in logarithmic representation and representing said individual's ability to stand exposure to ultraviolet radiation without causing said skin reaction.
Claim 48
Independent Claim
190 words
An apparatus for determining an individual's ability to stand exposure to ultraviolet radiation without causing a skin reaction, such as skin cancer or erythema, comprising: an electromagnetic source for generating electromagnetic radiation, an electromagnetic detector for detecting the intensity of any electromagnetic radiation exposed to said detector and for generating an electrical signal in response to said exposure to said electromagnetic radiation, a first means for directing at least part of said electromagnetic radiation generated by said electromagnetic source to a part of said individual's skin surface so as to expose said part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined spectral composition and of a predetermined intensity, a second means for directing electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface to said electromagnetic detector, and a measuring and converting means connected to said electromagnetic detector for measuring and converting said electrical signal generated by said electromagnetic detector into a measure representing said individual's ability to stand exposure to ultraviolet radiation without causing said skin reaction, and further representing a maximum of time of exposure to an ultraviolet radiation source of a predetermined intensity.
Claim 49
Independent Claim
190 words
An apparatus for determining an individual's ability to stand exposure to ultraviolet radiation without causing a skin reaction, such as skin cancer or erythema, comprising: an electromagnetic source for generating electromagnetic radiation, an electromagnetic detector for detecting the intensity of any electromagnetic radiation exposed to said detector and for generating an electrical signal in response to said exposure to said electromagnetic radiation, a first means for directing at least part of said electromagnetic radiation generated by said electromagnetic source to a part of said individual's skin surface so as to expose said part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined spectral composition and of a predetermined intensity, a second means for directing electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface to said electromagnetic detector, and a measuring and converting means connected to said electromagnetic detector for measuring and converting said electrical signal generated by said electromagnetic detector into a measure representing said individual's ability to stand exposure to ultraviolet radiation without causing said skin reaction, and further representing a maximum of time of exposure to an ultraviolet radiation source of a predetermined intensity.
Claim 50
Independent Claim
161 words
An apparatus for determining an individual's ability to become tanned by exposure to ultraviolet radiation, comprising: an electromagnetic source for generating electromagnetic radiation, an electromagnetic detector for detecting the intensity of any electromagnetic radiation exposed to said detector and for generating an electrical signal in response to said exposure to said electromagnetic radiation, a first means for directing at least part of said electromagnetic radiation generated by said electromagnetic source to a part of said in individual's skin surface so as to expose said part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined spectral composition and of a predetermined intensity, a second means for directing electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface to said electromagnetic detector, and a measuring and converting means connected to said electromagnetic detector for measuring and converting said electrical signal generated by said electromagnetic detector into a measure representing said individual's ability to become tanned by exposure to ultraviolet radiation.
Claim 51
Independent Claim
161 words
An apparatus for determining an individual's ability to become tanned by exposure to ultraviolet radiation, comprising: an electromagnetic source for generating electromagnetic radiation, an electromagnetic detector for detecting the intensity of any electromagnetic radiation exposed to said detector and for generating an electrical signal in response to said exposure to said electromagnetic radiation, a first means for directing at least part of said electromagnetic radiation generated by said electromagnetic source to a part of said in individual's skin surface so as to expose said part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined spectral composition and of a predetermined intensity, a second means for directing electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface to said electromagnetic detector, and a measuring and converting means connected to said electromagnetic detector for measuring and converting said electrical signal generated by said electromagnetic detector into a measure representing said individual's ability to become tanned by exposure to ultraviolet radiation.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
26 words
An apparatus according to claim 36, said electromagnetic source generating said electromagnetic radiation comprising spectral components within the wavelength range of 200-800 nm, preferably 400-700 nm.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
30 words
An apparatus according to claim 36, further comprising: a central control means controlling the overall operation of the apparatus and further the conversion of said electrical signal into said measure.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
37 words
An apparatus according to claim 38, said central control means being a microprocessor means, and said central control means including a storage means for storing a schedule representing said conversion of said electrical signal into said measure.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
22 words
An apparatus according to claim 36, further comprising: a display means connected to said measuring and converting means for displaying said measure.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
71 words
An apparatus according to claim 36 comprising: a third means for measuring the intensities of electromagnetic radiation within the wavelength range of 200-280 nm (UVC), 280-320 nm (UVB) and 320-400 nm (UVA), said third means being connected to said measuring and converting means, and said electrical signal being converted by said measuring and converting means into a measure representing said individual's ability to stand exposure to electromagnetic radiation of said intensities.
Claim 57
Independent Claim
169 words
An apparatus for determining an individual's ability to become tanned by exposure to ultraviolet radiation, comprising: an electromagnetic source for generating electromagnetic radiation, an electromagnetic detector for detecting the intensity of any electromagnetic radiation exposed to said detector and for generating an electrical signal in response to said exposure to said electromagnetic radiation, a first means for directing at least part of said electromagnetic radiation generated by said electromagnetic source to a part of said individual's skin surface so as to expose said part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined spectral composition and of a predetermined intensity, a second means for directing electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface to said electromagnetic detector, and a measuring and converting means comprising a logarithmic converting means connected to said electromagnetic detector for measuring and converting said electrical signal generated by said electromagnetic detector into a measure in logarithmic representation and representing said individual's ability to become tanned by exposure to ultraviolet radiation.
Claim 58
Independent Claim
169 words
An apparatus for determining an individual's ability to become tanned by exposure to ultraviolet radiation, comprising: an electromagnetic source for generating electromagnetic radiation, an electromagnetic detector for detecting the intensity of any electromagnetic radiation exposed to said detector and for generating an electrical signal in response to said exposure to said electromagnetic radiation, a first means for directing at least part of said electromagnetic radiation generated by said electromagnetic source to a part of said individual's skin surface so as to expose said part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined spectral composition and of a predetermined intensity, a second means for directing electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface to said electromagnetic detector, and a measuring and converting means comprising a logarithmic converting means connected to said electromagnetic detector for measuring and converting said electrical signal generated by said electromagnetic detector into a measure in logarithmic representation and representing said individual's ability to become tanned by exposure to ultraviolet radiation.
Claim 59
Independent Claim
177 words
An apparatus for determining an individual's ability to become tanned by exposure to ultraviolet radiation, comprising: an electromagnetic source for generating electromagnetic radiation, an electromagnetic detector for detecting the intensity of any electromagnetic radiation exposed to said detector and for generating an electrical signal in response to said exposure to said electromagnetic radiation, a first means for directing at least part of said electromagnetic radiation generated by said electromagnetic source to a part of said individual's skin surface so as to expose said part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined spectral composition and of a predetermined intensity, a second means for directing electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface to said electromagnetic detector, and a measuring and converting means connected to said electromagnetic detector for measuring and converting said electrical signal generated by said electromagnetic detector into measure representing said individual's ability to become tanned by exposure to ultraviolet radiation and further representing a maximum of time of exposure to an ultraviolet radiation source of a predetermined intensity.
Claim 60
Independent Claim
177 words
An apparatus for determining an individual's ability to become tanned by exposure to ultraviolet radiation, comprising: an electromagnetic source for generating electromagnetic radiation, an electromagnetic detector for detecting the intensity of any electromagnetic radiation exposed to said detector and for generating an electrical signal in response to said exposure to said electromagnetic radiation, a first means for directing at least part of said electromagnetic radiation generated by said electromagnetic source to a part of said individual's skin surface so as to expose said part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined spectral composition and of a predetermined intensity, a second means for directing electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface to said electromagnetic detector, and a measuring and converting means connected to said electromagnetic detector for measuring and converting said electrical signal generated by said electromagnetic detector into measure representing said individual's ability to become tanned by exposure to ultraviolet radiation and further representing a maximum of time of exposure to an ultraviolet radiation source of a predetermined intensity.
Claim 61
Independent Claim
151 words
An apparatus for dosimetrically measuring an UV-radiation dosis comprising: an ultraviolet filtering assembly including at least one filter of a specific filtering response for receiving ultraviolet radiation at an input of the ultraviolet filtering assembly and for filtering the ultraviolet radiation output from the ultraviolet filtering assembly in accordance with said specific filtering response of said at least one filter thereof, a light detector for receiving ultraviolet radiation from said filtering assembly and for generating an electric signal in response to said ultraviolet radiation received from said filtering assembly, and an accumulator means for receiving said signal from said light detector and for cumulatively registering said signal, said ultraviolet filtering assembly and said light detector together defining a specific ultraviolet response characteristic, and said specific ultraviolet response characteristic being a UVA response, a UVB response, a UVC response, an erythema action response, a cancer action response or a pigmentation action response.
Claim 62
Independent Claim
151 words
An apparatus for dosimetrically measuring an UV-radiation dosis comprising: an ultraviolet filtering assembly including at least one filter of a specific filtering response for receiving ultraviolet radiation at an input of the ultraviolet filtering assembly and for filtering the ultraviolet radiation output from the ultraviolet filtering assembly in accordance with said specific filtering response of said at least one filter thereof, a light detector for receiving ultraviolet radiation from said filtering assembly and for generating an electric signal in response to said ultraviolet radiation received from said filtering assembly, and an accumulator means for receiving said signal from said light detector and for cumulatively registering said signal, said ultraviolet filtering assembly and said light detector together defining a specific ultraviolet response characteristic, and said specific ultraviolet response characteristic being a UVA response, a UVB response, a UVC response, an erythema action response, a cancer action response or a pigmentation action response.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
12 words
An apparatus according to claim 44, said light detector being a GaP-detector.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
15 words
An apparatus according to claim 44, said accumulator means being constituted by a coulometer cell.
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
16 words
An apparatus according to claim 44, said accumulator means being constituted by an electronic measuring means.
Claim 66
Dependent Claim
32 words
An apparatus according to claim 44, further comprising a diffusor for receiving and directing said ultraviolet radiation to said input of said ultraviolet filtering assembly, said diffusor having a substantially cosine response.
Claim 67
Dependent Claim
29 words
An apparatus according to claim 44, said filtering assembly being of the transmission filtering type, of the reflection filtering type, of the holographic type or of any combination thereof.
Claim 68
Independent Claim
83 words
A method of determining an individual's skin tanness, comprising the following steps: exposing at least part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined spectral composition and of a predetermined intensity; measuring the intensity of electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface so as to determine the coefficient of reflection of said part of said electromagnetic radiation of said predetermined spectral composition; and converting said coefficient of reflection into a measure representing said individual's skin tanness.
Claim 69
Independent Claim
83 words
A method of determining an individual's skin tanness, comprising the following steps: exposing at least part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined spectral composition and of a predetermined intensity; measuring the intensity of electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface so as to determine the coefficient of reflection of said part of said electromagnetic radiation of said predetermined spectral composition; and converting said coefficient of reflection into a measure representing said individual's skin tanness.
Claim 70
Dependent Claim
22 words
A method according to claim 50, said electromagnetic radiation comprising spectral components within the wavelength range of 200-800 nm, preferably 400-700 nm.
Claim 71
Independent Claim
87 words
A method of determining an individual's skin tanness comprising the following steps: exposing at least part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined spectral composition and of a predetermined intensity; measuring the intensity of electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface so as to determine the coefficient of reflection of said part to said electromagnetic radiation of said predetermined spectral composition; and converting said coefficient of reflection into a measure in logarithmic representation and representing said individual's skin tanness.
Claim 72
Independent Claim
87 words
A method of determining an individual's skin tanness comprising the following steps: exposing at least part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined spectral composition and of a predetermined intensity; measuring the intensity of electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface so as to determine the coefficient of reflection of said part to said electromagnetic radiation of said predetermined spectral composition; and converting said coefficient of reflection into a measure in logarithmic representation and representing said individual's skin tanness.
Claim 73
Independent Claim
120 words
A method of determining an individual's skin tanness, comprising the following steps: exposing at least part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of a least a first and a second wavelength and of a predetermined intensity, said first wavelength being a wavelength at which erythrodermic skin reflection is high, and said second wavelength being a wavelength at which erythrodermic skin reflection is low; measuring the intensity of electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface so as to determine the coefficients of reflection of said part to said electromagnetic radiation of said first and second wavelength; and comparing said coefficients of reflection so as to determine if said skin surface part is tanned or erythrodermic.
Claim 74
Independent Claim
120 words
A method of determining an individual's skin tanness, comprising the following steps: exposing at least part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of a least a first and a second wavelength and of a predetermined intensity, said first wavelength being a wavelength at which erythrodermic skin reflection is high, and said second wavelength being a wavelength at which erythrodermic skin reflection is low; measuring the intensity of electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface so as to determine the coefficients of reflection of said part to said electromagnetic radiation of said first and second wavelength; and comparing said coefficients of reflection so as to determine if said skin surface part is tanned or erythrodermic.
Claim 75
Dependent Claim
37 words
A method according to claim 53, said first wavelength being of the order of approximately 500-520 nm such as 503-512 nm, and said second wavelength being of the order of approximately 535-540 nm such as 538 nm.
Claim 76
Dependent Claim
37 words
A method according to claim 54, said first wavelength being of the order of approximately 500-520 nm such as 503-512 nm, and said second wavelength being of the order of approximately 570-580 nm such as 574-578 nm.
Claim 77
Independent Claim
83 words
A method of determining an individual's skin pigmentation, comprising the following steps: exposing at least part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined spectral composition and of a predetermined intensity; measuring the intensity of electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface so as to determine the coefficient of reflection of said part to said electromagnetic radiation of said predetermined spectral composition; and converting said coefficient of reflection into a measure representing said individual's skin pigmentation.
Claim 78
Independent Claim
83 words
A method of determining an individual's skin pigmentation, comprising the following steps: exposing at least part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined spectral composition and of a predetermined intensity; measuring the intensity of electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface so as to determine the coefficient of reflection of said part to said electromagnetic radiation of said predetermined spectral composition; and converting said coefficient of reflection into a measure representing said individual's skin pigmentation.
Claim 79
Dependent Claim
22 words
A method according to claim 56, said electromagnetic radiation comprising spectral components within the wavelength range of 200-800 nm, preferably 400-700 nm.
Claim 80
Independent Claim
87 words
A method of determining an individual's skin pigmentation, comprising the following steps: exposing at least part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined spectral composition and of a predetermined intensity; measuring the intensity of electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface so as to determine the coefficient of reflection of said part of said electromagnetic radiation of said predetermined spectral composition; and converting said coefficient of reflection into a measure in logarithmic representation and representing said individual's skin pigmentation.
Claim 81
Independent Claim
87 words
A method of determining an individual's skin pigmentation, comprising the following steps: exposing at least part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined spectral composition and of a predetermined intensity; measuring the intensity of electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface so as to determine the coefficient of reflection of said part of said electromagnetic radiation of said predetermined spectral composition; and converting said coefficient of reflection into a measure in logarithmic representation and representing said individual's skin pigmentation.
Claim 82
Independent Claim
120 words
A method of determining an individual's skin pigmentation, comprising the following steps: exposing a least part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of at least a first and a second wavelength and of a predetermined intensity, said first wavelength being a wavelength at which erythrodermic skin reflection is high, and said second wavelength being a wavelength at which erythrodermic skin reflection is low; measuring the intensity of electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface so as to determine the coefficients of reflection of said part to said electromagnetic radiation of said first and second wavelength; and comparing said coefficients of reflection so as to determine if said skin surface part is pigmentated or erythrodermic.
Claim 83
Independent Claim
120 words
A method of determining an individual's skin pigmentation, comprising the following steps: exposing a least part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of at least a first and a second wavelength and of a predetermined intensity, said first wavelength being a wavelength at which erythrodermic skin reflection is high, and said second wavelength being a wavelength at which erythrodermic skin reflection is low; measuring the intensity of electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface so as to determine the coefficients of reflection of said part to said electromagnetic radiation of said first and second wavelength; and comparing said coefficients of reflection so as to determine if said skin surface part is pigmentated or erythrodermic.
Claim 84
Dependent Claim
37 words
A method according to claim 59, said first wavelength being of the order of approximately 500-520 nm such as 503-512 nm, and said second wavelength being of the order of approximately 535-540 nm such as 538 nm.
Claim 85
Dependent Claim
37 words
A method according to claim 59, said first wavelength being of the order of approximately 500-520 nm such as 503-512 nm, and said second wavelength being of the order of approximately 570-580 nm such as 574-578 nm.
Claim 86
Independent Claim
146 words
An apparatus for determining an individual's skin tanness, comprising: an electromagnetic source for generating electromagnetic radiation; an electromagnetic detector for detecting the intensity of any electromagnetic radiation exposed to said detector and for generating an electrical signal in response to said exposure to said electromagnetic radiation; a first means for directing at least part of said electromagnetic radiation generated by said electromagnetic source to a part of said individual's skin surface so as to expose said part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined spectral composition and of a predetermined intensity; a second means for directing electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface to said electromagnetic detector; and a measuring and converting means connected to said electromagnetic detector for measuring and converting said electrical signal generated by said electromagnetic detector into a measure representing said individual's skin tanness.
Claim 87
Independent Claim
146 words
An apparatus for determining an individual's skin tanness, comprising: an electromagnetic source for generating electromagnetic radiation; an electromagnetic detector for detecting the intensity of any electromagnetic radiation exposed to said detector and for generating an electrical signal in response to said exposure to said electromagnetic radiation; a first means for directing at least part of said electromagnetic radiation generated by said electromagnetic source to a part of said individual's skin surface so as to expose said part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined spectral composition and of a predetermined intensity; a second means for directing electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface to said electromagnetic detector; and a measuring and converting means connected to said electromagnetic detector for measuring and converting said electrical signal generated by said electromagnetic detector into a measure representing said individual's skin tanness.
Claim 88
Dependent Claim
26 words
An apparatus according to claim 62, said electromagnetic source generating said electromagnetic radiation comprising spectral components within the wavelength range of 200-800 nm, preferably 400-700 nm.
Claim 89
Dependent Claim
30 words
An apparatus according to claim 62, further comprising: a central control means controlling the overall operation of the apparatus and further the conversion of said electrical signal into said measure.
Claim 90
Dependent Claim
37 words
An apparatus according to claim 64, said central control means being a microprocessor means, and said central control means including a storage means for storing a schedule representing said conversion of said electrical signal into said measure.
Claim 91
Dependent Claim
22 words
An apparatus according to claim 62, further comprising: a display means connected to said measuring and converting means for displaying said measure.
Claim 92
Independent Claim
155 words
An apparatus for determining an individual's skin tanness, comprising: an electromagnetic source for generating electromagnetic radiation; an electromagnetic detector for detecting the intensity of any electromagnetic radiation exposed to said detector and for generating an electrical signal in response to said exposure to said electromagnetic radiation; a first means for directing at least part of said electromagnetic radiation generated by said electromagnetic source to a part of said individual's skin surface so as to expose said part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined spectral composition and of a predetermined intensity; a second means for directing electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface to said electromagnetic detector; and a measuring and converting means comprising a logarithmic converting means connected to said electromagnetic detector for measuring and converting said electrical signal generated by said electromagnetic detector into a measure in logarithmic representation and representing said individual's skin tanness.
Claim 93
Independent Claim
155 words
An apparatus for determining an individual's skin tanness, comprising: an electromagnetic source for generating electromagnetic radiation; an electromagnetic detector for detecting the intensity of any electromagnetic radiation exposed to said detector and for generating an electrical signal in response to said exposure to said electromagnetic radiation; a first means for directing at least part of said electromagnetic radiation generated by said electromagnetic source to a part of said individual's skin surface so as to expose said part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined spectral composition and of a predetermined intensity; a second means for directing electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface to said electromagnetic detector; and a measuring and converting means comprising a logarithmic converting means connected to said electromagnetic detector for measuring and converting said electrical signal generated by said electromagnetic detector into a measure in logarithmic representation and representing said individual's skin tanness.
Claim 94
Independent Claim
146 words
An apparatus for determining an individual's skin pigmentation, comprising: an electromagnetic source for generating electromagnetic radiation; an electromagnetic detector for detecting the intensity of any electromagnetic radiation exposed to said detector and for generating an electrical signal in response to said exposure to said electromagnetic radiation; a first means for directing at least part of said electromagnetic radiation generated by said electromagnetic source to a part of said individual's skin surface so as to expose said part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined spectral composition and of a predetermined intensity; a second means for directing electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface to said electromagnetic detector; and a measuring and converting means connected to said electromagnetic detector for measuring and converting said electrical signal generated by said electromagnetic detector into a measure representing said individual's skin pigmentation.
Claim 95
Independent Claim
146 words
An apparatus for determining an individual's skin pigmentation, comprising: an electromagnetic source for generating electromagnetic radiation; an electromagnetic detector for detecting the intensity of any electromagnetic radiation exposed to said detector and for generating an electrical signal in response to said exposure to said electromagnetic radiation; a first means for directing at least part of said electromagnetic radiation generated by said electromagnetic source to a part of said individual's skin surface so as to expose said part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined spectral composition and of a predetermined intensity; a second means for directing electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface to said electromagnetic detector; and a measuring and converting means connected to said electromagnetic detector for measuring and converting said electrical signal generated by said electromagnetic detector into a measure representing said individual's skin pigmentation.
Claim 96
Dependent Claim
26 words
An apparatus according to claim 68, said electromagnetic source generating said electromagnetic radiation comprising spectral components within the wavelength range of 200-280 nm, preferably 400-700 nm.
Claim 97
Dependent Claim
30 words
An apparatus according to claim 68, further comprising: a central control means controlling the overall operation of the apparatus and further the conversion of said electrical signal into said measure.
Claim 98
Dependent Claim
37 words
An apparatus according to claim 70, said central control means being a microprocessor means, and said central control means including a storage means for storing a schedule representing said conversion of said electrical signal into said measure.
Claim 99
Dependent Claim
22 words
An apparatus according to claim 68, further comprising: a display means connected to said measuring and converting means for displaying said measure.
Claim 100
Independent Claim
155 words
An apparatus for determining an individual's skin pigmentation, comprising: an electromagnetic source for generating electromagnetic radiation; an electromagnetic detector for detecting the intensity of any electromagnetic radiation exposed to said detector and for generating an electrical signal in response to said exposure to said electromagnetic radiation a first means for directing a least part of said electromagnetic radiation generated by said electromagnetic source to a part of said individual's skin surface so as to expose said part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined spectral composition and of a predetermined intensity; a second means for directing electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface to said electromagnetic detector; and a measuring and converting means comprising a logarithmic converting means connected to said electromagnetic detector for measuring and converting said electrical signal generated by said electromagnetic detector into a measure in logarithmic representation and representing said individual's skin pigmentation.
Claim 101
Independent Claim
155 words
An apparatus for determining an individual's skin pigmentation, comprising: an electromagnetic source for generating electromagnetic radiation; an electromagnetic detector for detecting the intensity of any electromagnetic radiation exposed to said detector and for generating an electrical signal in response to said exposure to said electromagnetic radiation a first means for directing a least part of said electromagnetic radiation generated by said electromagnetic source to a part of said individual's skin surface so as to expose said part of said individual's skin surface to electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined spectral composition and of a predetermined intensity; a second means for directing electromagnetic radiation reflected from said part of said individual's skin surface to said electromagnetic detector; and a measuring and converting means comprising a logarithmic converting means connected to said electromagnetic detector for measuring and converting said electrical signal generated by said electromagnetic detector into a measure in logarithmic representation and representing said individual's skin pigmentation.
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