Mattress system comprising one or more electronic devices configured for smart home control

Abstract

A mattress system comprising a mattress comprising at least a first support layer comprising at least a first channel extending from a first side of the mattress to a second side of the mattress, wherein the first channel has a first opening at the first side of the mattress and a second opening at the second side of the mattress; at least a first air movement device disposed at the first opening or the second opening of the first channel; and a control hub, which may be a smart home device. A mattress assembly comprising the mattress system and a mattress foundation.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONField of the Invention[0001]Generally, the present disclosure relates to bedding, and, more specifically, to a mattress system comprising one or more electronic devices configured for smart home control.Description of the Related Art[0002]Foam mattresses, such as viscoelastic or “memory foam” mattresses, provide desirably high levels of firmness and support for many users. However, one common consumer complaint regarding foam mattresses is that they “sleep hot,” i.e., that the mattress tends to retain the user's body heat and render the mattress less comfortable for sleep.[0003]In an effort to alleviate the tendency of foam mattresses to “sleep hot,” workers have created airflow channels within a mattress. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 6,866,915 discloses a mattress including a viscoelastic foam layer atop a middle layer, wherein the middle layer has a non-plane surface abutting the viscoelastic foam layer. The non-plane surface may contain undulations, there...

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However, one common consumer complaint regarding foam mattresses is that they “sleep hot,” i.e., that the mattress tends to retain the user's body heat and render the mattress less c

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