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Sleepman is a wristband device that aims to enhance user's quality of sleep and detect drowsiness thanks to built-in heart rate and electrodermal activity sensors. The device tracks the user's sleepy cycles and wakes them up at the desired time when they are in the stage of light sleep.<ref>https://sleepman.com/sleep-optimization/#alarm</ref> It also helps with short naps by waking the user just before he enters deeper stages of sleep.<ref>https://sleepman.com/sleep-optimization/#powernap</ref> | Sleepman is a wristband device that aims to enhance user's quality of sleep and detect drowsiness thanks to built-in heart rate and electrodermal activity sensors. The device tracks the user's sleepy cycles and wakes them up at the desired time when they are in the stage of light sleep.<ref>https://sleepman.com/sleep-optimization/#alarm</ref> It also helps with short naps by waking the user just before he enters deeper stages of sleep.<ref>https://sleepman.com/sleep-optimization/#powernap</ref> | ||
| − | A gel pad electrode can be connected to the device. The user then attaches the pad to their palm and the device sends electrical impulses during the night.<ref>https://sleepman.com/sleep-optimization/#SleepEnhancer</ref> The company claims this will increase the amount of deep sleep the wearer experiences up to 40% of their total sleep time. Sleepman can also prevent car accidents by detecting early fatigue and drowsiness and alarm the driver to take a rest.<ref>https://sleepman.com/doze-off-alert/</ref> | + | A gel pad electrode can be connected to the device. The user then attaches the pad to their palm and the device sends electrical impulses during the night.<ref>https://sleepman.com/sleep-optimization/#SleepEnhancer</ref> The company claims this will increase the amount of deep sleep the wearer experiences up to 40% of their total sleep time. Sleepman can also prevent car accidents by detecting early fatigue and drowsiness and alarm the driver to take a rest.<ref>https://sleepman.com/doze-off-alert/</ref> |
The device can also function as a fitness and wellness tracker when paired with a smartphone with the Sleepman app installed.<ref>https://sleepman.com/wellness-tracker/</ref> | The device can also function as a fitness and wellness tracker when paired with a smartphone with the Sleepman app installed.<ref>https://sleepman.com/wellness-tracker/</ref> | ||
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The official website advertises 8 distinct features of Sleepman: Bio-Smart Alarm, Power Nap Alarm, Doze-off Alert, Sleep Enhancer, Heart Rhythm Monitor, Sleep and Activity Tracker, Panic Alarm, and InsomniZap. | The official website advertises 8 distinct features of Sleepman: Bio-Smart Alarm, Power Nap Alarm, Doze-off Alert, Sleep Enhancer, Heart Rhythm Monitor, Sleep and Activity Tracker, Panic Alarm, and InsomniZap. | ||
| − | Bio-Smart alarm monitors user's sleep cycle and tries to wake them up during the light phases of their sleep. This in turn should make them feel well rested. Power Nap Alarm monitors the sleep activity while the user is taking a short nap and tries not to let the user slip into deeper phases of sleep so they do not wake up more tired. Doze-off Alert is designed mainly for drivers. In this mode, the device monitors drowsiness of the user and alarms them when their fatigue increases to avoid a potential microsleep and car accident. Sleep Enhancer uses an additional wired gel electrode that the user adhesively attached to the inside of their palm. The weak electrical current stimulating the palm is advertised to enhance the sleep quality of the wearer. Hear Rhythm Monitor records the heart rate of the user and can warn them in case of arrhythmia or high heart rate. Sleep and Activity Tracker uses all sensors to record and track data about the user's health. It provides information on "sleep patterns, daytime activity and concentration levels" of the user and makes this information available in the Sleepman smartphone/PC app. Panic Alarm is a feature that can be pre-programmed to send an emergency message or dial an emergency number should the user run into an accident. This feature requires pairing up the device with a smartphone. InsomniZap is a computer game that uses the biological feedback recorded by the device to ease the user into sleep. It is mainly focused on children but the company states that all can benefit from it. | + | Bio-Smart alarm monitors user's sleep cycle and tries to wake them up around the time the set the alarm but do it during the light phases of their sleep. This in turn should make them feel well rested. Power Nap Alarm monitors the sleep activity while the user is taking a short nap and tries not to let the user slip into deeper phases of sleep so they do not wake up more tired. Doze-off Alert is designed mainly for drivers. In this mode, the device monitors drowsiness of the user and alarms them when their fatigue increases to avoid a potential microsleep and car accident. Sleep Enhancer uses an additional wired gel electrode that the user adhesively attached to the inside of their palm. The weak electrical current stimulating the palm is advertised to enhance the sleep quality of the wearer. Hear Rhythm Monitor records the heart rate of the user and can warn them in case of arrhythmia or high heart rate. Sleep and Activity Tracker uses all sensors to record and track data about the user's health. It provides information on "sleep patterns, daytime activity and concentration levels" of the user and makes this information available in the Sleepman smartphone/PC app. Panic Alarm is a feature that can be pre-programmed to send an emergency message or dial an emergency number should the user run into an accident. This feature requires pairing up the device with a smartphone. InsomniZap is a computer game that uses the biological feedback recorded by the device to ease the user into sleep. It is mainly focused on children but the company states that all can benefit from it. |
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| + | The device's outer shell is made from plastic polymer with anti-allergic properties. The device features a coloured LED display of undisclosed properties. The user controls the device by two physical buttons and they can also pair the device with a smartphone or a personal computer. The wristband of the device has RGB LED lights for signalling built-in. There is no information about the battery life of the device. | ||
=== Purpose === | === Purpose === | ||
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| Category | Limb-mounted |
| Developer | Avantechs Inc [1] |
| Announced | May 2016 (NBC4 News Health & Fitness Expo)[2] |
| Released | Developers:
Consumers: December 2016 (for crowdfunding backers)[2] |
| Price | 250 USD [3] |
| Operating system | none (can connect to PC, Android, iOS) |
| Sensors |
heart rate, electrodermal activity, accelerometer, gyroscope [2] |
| Weight | 50 g [4] |
| Controls |
buttons, smartphone [2] |
| Data available | Good |
| Risk factor | Low |
| Standalone | |
| https://sleepman.com | |
Sleepman is a wristband device that aims to enhance user's quality of sleep and detect drowsiness thanks to built-in heart rate and electrodermal activity sensors. The device tracks the user's sleepy cycles and wakes them up at the desired time when they are in the stage of light sleep.[5] It also helps with short naps by waking the user just before he enters deeper stages of sleep.[6]
A gel pad electrode can be connected to the device. The user then attaches the pad to their palm and the device sends electrical impulses during the night.[7] The company claims this will increase the amount of deep sleep the wearer experiences up to 40% of their total sleep time. Sleepman can also prevent car accidents by detecting early fatigue and drowsiness and alarm the driver to take a rest.[8]
The device can also function as a fitness and wellness tracker when paired with a smartphone with the Sleepman app installed.[9]
Contents
Main characteristics
Sleepman is a wearable limb-mounted device that is worn on the wrist. The device is standalone but can be paired with a smartphone or a personal computer via Bluetooth.[10] It does, however, require these to fully fulfil its functions as the Sleepman app not only acts as a wellness tracker that displays charts for recorded data, but also expands possible features.[11]
The official website advertises 8 distinct features of Sleepman: Bio-Smart Alarm, Power Nap Alarm, Doze-off Alert, Sleep Enhancer, Heart Rhythm Monitor, Sleep and Activity Tracker, Panic Alarm, and InsomniZap.
Bio-Smart alarm monitors user's sleep cycle and tries to wake them up around the time the set the alarm but do it during the light phases of their sleep. This in turn should make them feel well rested. Power Nap Alarm monitors the sleep activity while the user is taking a short nap and tries not to let the user slip into deeper phases of sleep so they do not wake up more tired. Doze-off Alert is designed mainly for drivers. In this mode, the device monitors drowsiness of the user and alarms them when their fatigue increases to avoid a potential microsleep and car accident. Sleep Enhancer uses an additional wired gel electrode that the user adhesively attached to the inside of their palm. The weak electrical current stimulating the palm is advertised to enhance the sleep quality of the wearer. Hear Rhythm Monitor records the heart rate of the user and can warn them in case of arrhythmia or high heart rate. Sleep and Activity Tracker uses all sensors to record and track data about the user's health. It provides information on "sleep patterns, daytime activity and concentration levels" of the user and makes this information available in the Sleepman smartphone/PC app. Panic Alarm is a feature that can be pre-programmed to send an emergency message or dial an emergency number should the user run into an accident. This feature requires pairing up the device with a smartphone. InsomniZap is a computer game that uses the biological feedback recorded by the device to ease the user into sleep. It is mainly focused on children but the company states that all can benefit from it.
The device's outer shell is made from plastic polymer with anti-allergic properties. The device features a coloured LED display of undisclosed properties. The user controls the device by two physical buttons and they can also pair the device with a smartphone or a personal computer. The wristband of the device has RGB LED lights for signalling built-in. There is no information about the battery life of the device.
Purpose
Sleepman aims to enhance the quality of sleep and help against fatigue. It is also an activity tracker that records health data such as the heart rate, movement, and sleep cycle.
Company & People
The device is developed by an American company Avantechs Inc. from Boulder, Colorado.[1][12]
Important Dates
http://www.truckingshow.com/search?field_categories_for_search_value=All&combine=avantechs
Enhancement/Therapy/Treatment
Ethical & Health Issues
Public & Media Impact and Presentation
Public Policy
Related Technologies, Projects or Scientific Research
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/1143708961
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1143708961/sleepman-the-first-sleep-enhancement-and-fatigue-a
- ↑ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1143708961/sleepman-the-first-sleep-enhancement-and-fatigue-a#project_faq_176368
- ↑ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1143708961/sleepman-the-first-sleep-enhancement-and-fatigue-a#project_faq_176354
- ↑ https://sleepman.com/sleep-optimization/#alarm
- ↑ https://sleepman.com/sleep-optimization/#powernap
- ↑ https://sleepman.com/sleep-optimization/#SleepEnhancer
- ↑ https://sleepman.com/doze-off-alert/
- ↑ https://sleepman.com/wellness-tracker/
- ↑ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1143708961/sleepman-the-first-sleep-enhancement-and-fatigue-a#project_faq_176357
- ↑ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1143708961/sleepman-the-first-sleep-enhancement-and-fatigue-a#project_faq_176358
- ↑ https://sleepman.com/contact/
