Device and method for sleep monitoring

Abstract

A device and method for sleep monitoring, in particular to a device and method for determining time-to-sleep and wake periods during sleep and to a device and method for determining rapid eye movement (REM) sleep and non REM (NREM) sleep. The method for determining time-to-sleep and wake periods during sleep comprising the steps of obtaining motion data representative of motion of a user; detecting the time-to-sleep from the motion data based on a first time-above-threshold (TAT) threshold and a first proportional integration method (PIM) threshold; and detecting the wake periods during sleep from the motion data based on a second TAT threshold and a second PIM threshold.

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Device and method for sleep monitoring technical field The present invention relates broadly to an apparatus and method for sleep monitoring, and in particular to an apparatus and method for determining time to fall asleep and awake time periods during sleep and for determining rapid eye movement (REM) sleep and non-REM (NREM) sleep. ) device and method for sleeping. Background technique Getting a good night's sleep is key to performing your best during the day and maintaining your health and well-being. Numerous studies have shown significant links between sleep problems and a variety of serious health conditions, including depression, heart disease, obesity, and a shorter life expectancy. Just losing an hour of sleep on a few nights can have significant negative effects on performance, academic skills, mood, and safety. Long night sleepers who sleep nine or more hours are also at risk for coronary heart disease and stroke. Therefore, it is desirable to have a person...

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However, those devices often cannot accurately measure sleep quality and sleep efficiency

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