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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.<ref>https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1143708961/sleepman-the-first-sleep-enhancement-and-fatigue-a#project_faq_176357</ref> 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.<ref>https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1143708961/sleepman-the-first-sleep-enhancement-and-fatigue-a#project_faq_176358</ref>
 
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.<ref>https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1143708961/sleepman-the-first-sleep-enhancement-and-fatigue-a#project_faq_176357</ref> 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.<ref>https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1143708961/sleepman-the-first-sleep-enhancement-and-fatigue-a#project_faq_176358</ref>
  
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.
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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. 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. 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.  
  
 
=== Purpose ===
 
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== Important Dates ==
 
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== Enhancement/Therapy/Treatment ==
 
== Enhancement/Therapy/Treatment ==
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== Public & Media Impact and Presentation ==
 
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http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/tired-of-being-tired-take-control-of-your-sleep-with-sleepman-583777681.html
  
 
== Public Policy ==
 
== Public Policy ==

Revision as of 15:09, 1 August 2016

Sleepman
Sleepman01.jpg
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 enhance

The device can also function as a fitness and wellness tracker when paired with a smartphone with the Sleepman app installed.[9]

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 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. 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.

Purpose

Sleepman aims to enhance the quality of sleep and help against fatigue.

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

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/tired-of-being-tired-take-control-of-your-sleep-with-sleepman-583777681.html

Public Policy

Related Technologies, Projects or Scientific Research

References