Description

This thesis discusses the implementation of laser scanning system used for dermatological treatments. To obtain the designated therapeutic area this system uses a photographic device and then transfers the image position to a driver device. Selecting the boundaries of the designated treatment area is done either manually or automatically. After calculating the chosen area, the system divides the area into many therapeutic “points” (the actual number of points depending on the laser spot size). In the meantime, the system also determines the coordinates of every therapeutic point. The brand-new method directs the laser beam to every designated point to perform the treatment process. The operator does not need to operate manually at all. Consequently, the flaws inherent with manual operations can be avoided, and the therapeutic area can be controlled with greater precision. Moreover, by utilizing the image-orientated control system, the energy of laser is distributed over the skin steadily and evenly. Another advantage of this system is that it avoids laser exposure to the operator’s eyes.