Multi-functional device for improving sleep and method of operating same

Abstract

Disclosed herein are a multifunction device for improving sleep and a method of using the same. The device may include an outer housing, a front panel, a front fabric partially covering the front panel, a plurality of LEDs within the outer housing, and an internal reflector coupled to the outer housing. The internal reflector may be configured to reflect light generated by the plurality of LEDs to the front fabric such that the light generated by the plurality of LEDs illuminates through the front panel and the front fabric when a sleep-related procedure of the multifunction device is automatically started.

Description

[0001] Cross-reference to related applications

[0002] This application is a continuation-to-file of U.S. Patent Application No. 18 / 324,059, filed on May 25, 2023, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] This disclosure generally relates to the field of sleep improvement devices, and more specifically, to a multifunctional sleep training device featuring sunrise and sunset clocks. Background Technology

[0004] One way to encourage healthy sleep habits is to establish a regular bedtime routine by using visual and auditory cues generated separately by sleep training devices, such as nightlights or white noise machines. However, traditional nightlights, alarm clocks, and white noise machines often require manual operation of switches or buttons, which necessitates fumbling for such controls in a dimly lit room. Furthermore, users often have to program and set each device individually, extending the nighttime routine. In addition, these devices often take up valuable shelf or desk space on bedside tables or dressing tables.

[0005] Furthermore, sleep-deprived or careless users may forget to activate or set one or more sleep training devices, which may require them to return to a room where someone is sleeping. In addition, some nightlights may be visually too bright without proper dimming or audibly unpleasant without proper sound control, which may disturb the user's sleep.

[0006] Therefore, a solution is needed that combines the beneficial features of multiple sleep training devices to help users establish healthy and regular sleep routines. Furthermore, this solution should allow users to remotely control the device and set programs to automatically activate certain visual and auditory cues. Moreover, the solution should allow for dimming to control light interference at night and sound blocking to control sound interference at night. In addition, the solution should not be overly complex and should be cost-effective to manufacture. Summary of the Invention

[0007] In some aspects, a sleep training device is disclosed, comprising: a housing; a front panel located at the front of the housing, the front panel being partially covered by a front fabric, wherein the front fabric comprises a woven fabric including vertically extending warp threads and horizontally extending weft threads, wherein the warp threads are undyed and the weft threads are dyed; a printed circuit board (PCB) including one or more processors and one or more memory units configured to store sleep-related programs; a plurality of LEDs, located within the housing and electrically coupled to the one or more processors; and an internal reflector, wherein the front panel is coupled to an edge of the internal reflector, wherein the internal reflector is configured to reflect light generated by the plurality of LEDs toward the front fabric, such that when the sleep-related program is activated, the light generated by the plurality of LEDs illuminates through the front panel and the front fabric.

[0008] In some respects, the device also includes a main speaker partially located within the main speaker housing, wherein the main speaker housing is coupled to and positioned behind the internal reflector, and wherein the main speaker faces the rear side of the housing.

[0009] In some respects, the device also includes a dimming film positioned in front of a plurality of clock LEDs, wherein the dimming film is configured to dim the light emitted by the plurality of clock LEDs.

[0010] In some aspects, the device also includes a screen-printed layer covering the front and edges of the front panel, wherein the screen-printed layer is cured by ultraviolet light.

[0011] In some respects, the device also includes a main LED dimmer positioned vertically above multiple LEDs, with the multiple LEDs facing vertically upwards.

[0012] In some aspects, the device also includes a back cover and a rear fabric that partially covers the back cover, wherein the rear fabric comprises a woven fabric comprising vertically extending warp threads and horizontally extending weft threads, wherein the warp threads are undyed and wherein the weft threads are dyed.

[0013] In some respects, the device also includes a capacitive touch component electrically coupled to the processor, wherein the capacitive touch component is configured to be activated by touch via a front fabric.

[0014] In some respects, the outer shell is essentially shaped into partially spherical segments.

[0015] In some aspects, the device also includes a first button and a second button, each button positioned along the curved top of the housing, wherein the top surface of the first button is recessed relative to the outer surface of the housing surrounding the first button, and wherein the top surface of the second button is convex relative to the outer surface of the housing surrounding the second button, wherein the sleep-related program further includes at least one of a relaxation program and a wake-up program, wherein the first button is configured to initiate the relaxation program, and wherein the second button is configured to initiate the wake-up program.

[0016] In some aspects, a sleep training device is disclosed, comprising: a housing and a housing base, wherein the housing includes a front side, a rear side, and a curved top; a front panel located on the front side of the housing; a rear cover located on the rear side of the housing; a main speaker configured to generate sound, wherein the main speaker faces the rear side of the housing; an internal reflector, wherein the front panel is coupled to an edge of the internal reflector; and a main speaker housing connected to the housing, wherein the main speaker is connected to the main speaker housing, wherein the main speaker housing is substantially shaped as a partially spherical segment, wherein the main speaker housing, the internal reflector, and the main speaker create a sealed acoustic environment to control the sound generated by the main speaker.

[0017] In some respects, the device also includes a front fabric partially wrapped around the front panel, wherein the front fabric comprises a woven fabric comprising vertically extending warp threads and horizontally extending weft threads, wherein the warp threads are undyed and the weft threads are dyed.

[0018] In some respects, the main speaker housing is coupled to and positioned behind the internal reflector, and the main speaker faces the rear side of the housing.

[0019] In some respects, the device also includes a dimming film positioned in front of a plurality of clock LEDs, wherein the dimming film is configured to dim the light emitted by the plurality of clock LEDs.

[0020] In some aspects, the device also includes a screen-printed layer covering the front and edges of the front panel, wherein the screen-printed layer is cured by ultraviolet light.

[0021] In some respects, the device also includes a main LED dimmer positioned vertically above multiple LEDs, with the multiple LEDs facing vertically upwards.

[0022] In some aspects, the device also includes a back cover and a rear fabric that partially covers the back cover, wherein the rear fabric comprises a woven fabric comprising vertically extending warp threads and horizontally extending weft threads, wherein the warp threads are undyed and wherein the weft threads are dyed.

[0023] In some aspects, the device also includes a capacitive touch component electrically coupled to the processor, and wherein the capacitive touch component is configured to be activated by touch through the front fabric.

[0024] In some respects, the outer shell is essentially shaped into partially spherical segments.

[0025] In some aspects, a sleep training device is disclosed, comprising: a housing; a front panel at the front side of the housing, one or more printed circuit boards including one or more processors and one or more memory units mounted thereon, wherein the one or more memory units are configured to store sleep-related programs; a plurality of LEDs housed within the housing, wherein the plurality of LEDs are perpendicular to the ground and upward; an internal reflector, wherein the front panel is coupled to an edge of the internal reflector, wherein the internal reflector is substantially shaped as a composite curve, wherein the internal reflector is configured to reflect light generated by the plurality of LEDs toward the front panel such that when the sleep-related programs are activated, the light generated by the plurality of LEDs illuminates through the front panel; and a main LED dimmer coupled to the internal reflector and positioned above the plurality of LEDs, wherein the main LED dimmer is configured to soften the light before it reaches the internal reflector.

[0026] In some aspects, the device also includes a front fabric that partially covers the front panel, wherein the front fabric comprises a woven fabric comprising vertically extending warp threads and horizontally extending weft threads, wherein the warp threads are undyed and the weft threads are dyed.

[0027] In some respects, the device also includes a main speaker partially within the main speaker housing, wherein the main speaker housing is coupled to and positioned behind the internal reflector, and wherein the main speaker faces the rear side of the housing.

[0028] In some respects, the device also includes a dimming film positioned in front of a plurality of clock LEDs, wherein the dimming film is configured to dim the light emitted by the plurality of clock LEDs.

[0029] In some aspects, the device also includes a screen-printed layer covering the front and edges of the front panel, wherein the screen-printed layer is cured by ultraviolet light.

[0030] In some aspects, the device also includes a back cover and a rear fabric that partially covers the back cover, wherein the rear fabric comprises a woven fabric comprising vertically extending warp threads and horizontally extending weft threads, wherein the warp threads are undyed and wherein the weft threads are dyed.

[0031] In some respects, the device also includes a capacitive touch component electrically coupled to the processor, wherein the capacitive touch component is configured to be activated by touch through the front fabric.

[0032] In some respects, the outer shell is essentially shaped into partially spherical segments.

[0033] In some respects, the main LED dimmer is placed on a shelf of the internal reflector. Attached Figure Description

[0034] Figure 1 The diagram shows an exploded view of an example of a sleep training device.

[0035] Figure 2A The figure shows a perspective view of an example of a sleep training device in its assembled configuration.

[0036] Figure 2B The image shows a front view of a sleep training device.

[0037] Figure 2C The image shows a rear view of the sleep training device.

[0038] Figure 2D This is a black and white image showing the front view of an example of a sleep training device when it is not illuminated.

[0039] Figure 2E This is a black and white image of a front view of an example of a sleep training device when illuminated.

[0040] Figure 3A The image shows a front view of the front panel of the sleep training device.

[0041] Figure 3B The figure shows a front view of the lower front part of the interior of the sleep training device.

[0042] Figure 3C The image shows a front view of the back cover of the sleep training device.

[0043] Figure 4A The figure shows a front view of the internal reflector of a sleep training device.

[0044] Figure 4B The figure shows a front perspective view of the internal reflector of a sleep training device.

[0045] Figure 5 The illustration shows an example graphical user interface (GUI) of an application that is configured to allow users to control sleep training devices.

[0046] Figure 6A and Figure 6BThe diagram illustrates the library GUI of an application running on a client device, which is configured to allow users to set one or more alarm clock features for a sleep training device.

[0047] Figure 7A and Figure 7B The illustration shows the alarm clock GUI of an application running on a client device, which is configured to allow users to control one or more alarms on a sleep training device.

[0048] Figure 8 The illustration shows the sound and light GUI of an application running on a client device, which is configured to allow users to control one or more sounds and / or colors of a sleep training device.

[0049] Figure 9 The diagram illustrates the clock and display GUI of an application running on a client device, which is configured to allow users to control the clock display of a sleep training device.

[0050] Figure 10A and 10B The illustration shows the rise GUI of an application running on a client device, which is configured to allow users to control one or more alarms set by the user. Detailed Implementation

[0051] Figure 1 The diagram shows an exploded view of a sleep training device 100. The sleep training device 100 can be used as a combination of a sunrise alarm clock, night light, relaxation clock, alarm clock, and sound-emitting device. For example, the sleep training device 100 can generate light and sound in a way that helps a user fall asleep as part of a relaxation routine and / or helps a user wake up gently as part of a wake-up routine. The device 100 can generate sound at varying volumes and emit light of varying colors and brightness during, before, and after both the wake-up and relaxation routines.

[0052] Device 100 may include a housing 102, a front panel 108 connected to the front side 200 of the housing 102, and a rear cover 112 connected to the rear side 210 of the housing 102. Device 100 may also include a front fabric 106 that partially covers or is otherwise coupled to the front panel 108 and a rear fabric 110 that partially covers or is otherwise coupled to the rear cover 112.

[0053] The outer casing 102 may be substantially shaped as a partially spherical segment, a truncated cup, or a partially truncated cone. The device 100 may also include a substantially flat casing bottom 144 coupled to the base of the outer casing 102. The outer casing 102 may also be substantially shaped as a partially conical, partially cylindrical, partially dome-shaped, or a combination thereof.

[0054] The flat housing bottom 144 allows the device 100 to be placed on a substantially flat surface, such as a desktop, workbench, shelf, or bedside table top. The housing bottom 144 may include or be covered by one or more feet 146, each foot 146 including friction pads or friction-inducing surfaces or surface features to prevent the device 100 from slipping off the placement surface or being unintentionally moved by the user. The feet 146 may be made of rubber, synthetic rubber, polymers with a high coefficient of friction, or combinations thereof, or may include rubber, synthetic rubber, polymers with a high coefficient of friction, or combinations thereof. The feet 146 may be substantially flat and shaped as an elongated ellipse (e.g., peanut-shaped), circle, rectangle, rhombus, or a combination thereof. Figure 2B As shown, the support leg 146 can slightly raise the outer casing 102 from the platform.

[0055] The housing 102 may include a curved top 104 having a plurality of openings 166 or apertures defined along the curved top 104. The openings 166 or apertures may allow a user of the device 100 to access (e.g., to apply user input) physical buttons that can be actuated to control the functions of the device 100.

[0056] Device 100 may include a rest button 148 and a wake button 150. The rest button 148 and the wake button 150 may be nested in an opening 166 or hole defined along the curved top 104 of the housing 102 or otherwise protrude through the opening 166 or hole.

[0057] The rest button 148 may be recessed relative to the outer surface of the housing 102 surrounding the rest button 148. The rest button 148 can be physically pressed when the user is ready to initiate a sleep-related program (e.g., a relaxation program). The wake-up button 150 may protrude relative to the outer surface of the housing 102 surrounding the wake-up button 150. The wake-up button 150 can be physically pressed when the user is ready to initiate another sleep-related program (e.g., a wake-up program). As will be discussed in more detail in later sections, the user can set sleep-related programs to control the light and sound emitted from the device 100.

[0058] Alternatively, the rest button 148 can be convex, while the wake button 150 can be concave.

[0059] Furthermore, users can access the client device 502 (see...) Figure 5 (Sleep-related programs can be controlled by devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, smartwatches, personal entertainment devices, or combinations thereof.)

[0060] In some variations, the rest button 148 and / or the wake button 150 (or additional buttons of the device 100) may also include one or more capacitive touch components or sensors.

[0061] Device 100 may also include a toggle switch 152. Housing 102 may include a toggle opening 154 or hole along the side of housing 102 to allow a user of device 100 to access toggle switch 152.

[0062] The toggle switch 152 can be used to disable and enable an alarm clock program stored in the memory unit of the device 100. The toggle switch 152 may include a circular button that can move back and forth in a toggle opening 154. A portion of the toggle switch 152 may be colored to indicate to the user when the alarm clock is enabled or disabled.

[0063] Any one of the housing body 102, the rear cover 112, and the housing bottom 144 may be made in part or comprise a polymeric material. For example, any one of the housing body 102, the rear cover 112, and the housing bottom 144 may be made in part or comprise acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), polycarbonate (PC), polypropylene (PP), one or more acrylic resins, combinations or composites thereof, or any such combination with a polymeric material.

[0064] Any one of the housing body 102, the rear cover 112, and the housing bottom 144 may be made in part of a metallic material, thermoplastic, ceramic, or a combination thereof. For example, any one of the housing body 102, the rear cover 112, and the housing bottom 144 may be manufactured as a single molded ABS plastic piece. In some variations, a portion of the housing body 102 may be made of an organic material such as wood or bamboo.

[0065] Device 100 may also include a battery 164. Battery 164 may be coupled to the bottom 144 of the housing. Battery 164 may be powered via a power port 214 on the battery, which is accessible through the housing 102, such as... Figure 2C As shown.

[0066] The housing 102 can also be used to accommodate, contain, or store a portable power source, such as one or more portable batteries. The batteries may include rechargeable batteries, disposable batteries, or combinations thereof. For example, the batteries may include multiple C-size batteries or multiple AA-size batteries. The batteries may be alkaline batteries, lithium-ion batteries, nickel-cadmium batteries, or nickel-metal hydride batteries. The batteries may be positioned within a space within the main speaker housing 140.

[0067] The front panel 108 may be fastened, adhered to, or otherwise coupled to the front side 200 of the housing 102. The rear cover 112 may be fastened, adhered to, or otherwise coupled to the rear side 210 of the housing 102.

[0068] As will be discussed in more detail in later sections, at least a portion of the rear cover 112 may be defined by holes or openings arranged in an aggregated circular pattern, which allows that portion of the rear cover 112 to be used as a rear speaker grille 158.

[0069] The front panel 108 may be made in part of a polymeric material or may include a polymeric material. For example, the front panel 108 may be made in part of poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), or polycarbonate (PC).

[0070] As will be discussed in more detail in later sections, at least a portion of the front panel 108 may be defined by holes or openings arranged in an aggregated circular pattern, which allows those portions of the front panel 108 to be used as front speaker grilles 300.

[0071] In addition, such as Figure 3A As shown, at least a portion of the front panel 108 may be defined by holes or openings 302 arranged in an aggregated rectangular pattern, which allows that portion of the front panel 108 to be used as a clock display 204.

[0072] Referring back to the front fabric 106 and the rear fabric 110, the front fabric 106 may partially cover the front panel 108, and the rear fabric 110 may partially cover the rear cover 112. For example, the front fabric 106 may cover the outer edge of the front panel 108. And, for example, the rear fabric 110 may cover the outer edge of the rear cover 112.

[0073] Each of the front fabric 106 and the back fabric 110 may be a single woven fabric comprising vertically extending warp threads and horizontally extending weft threads, as relative to... Figure 2B As seen along the x and y axes. Longitude lines can be undyed, while latitude lines can be dyed.

[0074] For example, each of the front fabric 106 and the back fabric 110 can be a piece of natural linen, wherein the warp of the linen is undyed and the weft of the linen is dyed.

[0075] Alternatively, the front fabric 106 and the back fabric 110 may be made of other materials, such as synthetic fabrics, cotton, other fabrics, combinations thereof, or combinations of such materials with natural linen derived from flax.

[0076] Warp threads can be a set of vertically extending threads that serve as the base of the fabric. Weft threads can be a set of horizontally extending threads. The weft threads can be woven substantially perpendicular to the warp threads, thus creating a cross-shaped pattern for the fabric. The warp threads can be undyed, while the weft threads can be dyed. This pattern can allow the fabric (e.g., front fabric 106) to produce a dimming effect or to darken the light emitted through the fabric.

[0077] In some variations, the warp threads can be dyed, while the weft threads can remain undyed.

[0078] Each of the front fabric 106 and the rear fabric 110 may be covered with a polymer coating. For example, each of the front fabric 106 and the rear fabric 110 may be covered with a dynamic silicone coating.

[0079] One technical challenge faced by the applicant was how to design a sleep training device 100 (e.g., a combination of a sunrise alarm clock, nightlight, ventilation clock, alarm clock, and sound-emitting device) to be aesthetically pleasing in a bedroom environment and not appear as an obtrusive high-tech device. The applicant discovered and developed a technical solution by covering the front and back of the sleep training device 100 with a specially designed fabric as disclosed herein. The fabric increases the visual appeal of the sleep training device 100, giving it an almost rustic look and allowing it to blend into the bedroom environment. Furthermore, the specially designed fabric, as disclosed herein, is also used to dim and soften the light emitted from within the device 100.

[0080] In other variations, instead of the front fabric 106 and / or the rear fabric 110, the front and rear of the device 100 may be covered by polymer components that allow light to pass through.

[0081] The front panel 108 may also have a screen-printed layer 118, which coats or otherwise covers the front-facing surface and edges of the front panel 108. The screen-printed layer 118 may create a feathered or blurred gradient to diffuse light transmitted through the front panel 108. The screen-printed layer 118 may soften or dim the light produced by lights (e.g., LEDs) inside the device 100.

[0082] The screen-printed layer 118 can be printed or adhered to the front-facing surface and edges of the front panel 108. The screen-printed layer 118 can also provide the additional function of protecting the edges of the front panel 108 from accidental damage to the front fabric 106. The screen-printed layer 118 can be first applied to the front-facing surface and edges of the front panel 108 and cured by ultraviolet light.

[0083] Device 100 may also include a capacitive touch component 120. The capacitive touch component 120 may be located on the front side 200 of the outer housing 102 behind the front panel 108. The capacitive touch component 120 may conform to the shape or design of the lower part of the front panel 108. The capacitive touch component 120 may be electrically coupled to the processor of device 100.

[0084] In other variations, the capacitive touch component 120 may be adhered to at least a portion of the front panel 108. In other variations, the capacitive touch component 120 may include at least a portion of the front panel 108.

[0085] The capacitive touch component 120 may also be located below the housing 102 at the curved top 104 of the device 100 in order to display the time when the user taps the curved top 104 of the device 100.

[0086] The capacitive touch component 120 can be activated by a user touching a portion of the front fabric 106. When the capacitive touch component 120 is activated, the user can control the brightness and volume of the device 100, as described herein. Figure 2B Further description.

[0087] Users can also physically contact or touch the capacitive touch component 120 through the front fabric 106 and the front panel 108 to power on the device 100 or display the clock display 204 (e.g., ...). Figure 2B (As shown). In addition, users can cycle through one or more preset settings of light and / or sound by continuously touching the capacitive touch component 120 or by physically contacting the capacitive touch component 120 through the front fabric 106 and the front panel 108.

[0088] The capacitive touch component 120 may be made of a metallic material, a semiconductor material, or a combination thereof, or may include a metallic material, a semiconductor material, or a combination thereof. For example, the capacitive touch component 120 may be made of stainless steel or may include stainless steel.

[0089] Device 100 may also include a plurality of clock light-emitting diodes (LEDs) 122. The clock LEDs 122 may be positioned facing the front of device 100, behind the front panel 108. The clock LEDs 122 may include a grid of 21 × 7 individual LEDs in a rectangular pattern. Alternatively, the clock LEDs 122 may include a grid of approximately 10–100 LEDs spanning approximately 5–50 LEDs.

[0090] The clock LED 122 can be configured to emit light through the front fabric 106 and the front panel 108 to display the time to the user via the clock display 204, such as Figure 2B As shown. The clock LED 122 can also display patterns such as the moon and stars or the sun to indicate to the user whether a relaxation routine or a wake-up routine is in progress.

[0091] The device may also include an internal lower front portion 126. The internal lower front portion 126 may include speaker sockets 306 for inserting one or more front speakers 128 (e.g., Figure 3A (As shown). The internal lower front portion 126 may include a clock LED opening 302 between speaker sockets 306, through which a user can view the clock LED 122.

[0092] The internal lower front portion 126 can be placed in front of the clock LED 122. The internal lower front portion 126 can be placed behind the capacitive touch component 120 and the front panel 108.

[0093] The inner lower front portion 126 may be partially made of, or comprise, a polymeric material, a metallic material, or a combination thereof. For example, the inner lower front portion 126 may be partially made of, or comprise, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polycarbonate (PC), polypropylene (PP), one or more acrylic resins including milky acrylic acid, or any such combination with a metallic material.

[0094] The device may also include a clock LED board 124. Clock LEDs 122 may be placed on, fixed to, or otherwise coupled to the clock LED board 124. The shape and size of the clock LED board 124 may be designed to accommodate the clock LEDs 122. The clock LED board 124 may be coupled to an internal lower front portion 126.

[0095] The device 100 may also include a dimming film 130. The dimming film 130 may be placed on the clock LED opening 302 of the inner lower front portion 126. The dimming film 130 may soften the light emitted from the clock LED 122. For example, the dimming film 130 may be colored substantially yellow. The dimming film 130 may be made of a translucent plastic such as acrylic (e.g., milky acrylic).

[0096] Alternatively, the dimming film 130 may be made in part of or comprise another type of polymer material. For example, the dimming film 130 may be made in part of or comprise polypropylene (PP), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polycarbonate (PC), combinations thereof, or any such combination with acrylic acid.

[0097] The device 100 may also include one or more main LEDs 132. The main LEDs 132 may be placed on a main LED board 134, which is positioned behind the inner lower front portion 126. The main LEDs 132 may generally be arranged on the main LED board 134 in a trapezoidal, rectangular, diamond, triangular, circular, or elliptical pattern.

[0098] Despite Figure 1Only a single-level or single-layer arrangement of the main LEDs 132 is shown in the illustration, but this disclosure contemplates that multiple layers or levels of the main LEDs 132 can be stacked on top of each other. The main LEDs 132 can also be arranged such that each LED 132 is separated from its adjacent neighboring LEDs 132 by spaces or gaps. The main LEDs 132 can be arranged vertically upwards.

[0099] Both the main LED 132 and the clock LED 122 can include one or more red-green-blue-white (RGBW) LEDs. The main LED 132 and the clock LED 122 can also include one or more active-matrix organic light-emitting diodes (AMOLED), super AMOLED, or combinations thereof.

[0100] The device 100 may also include a main LED dimmer 136. The main LED dimmer 136 may be vertically positioned above the main LED panel 134. The main LED 132 may emit light through the main LED dimmer 136. The main LED dimmer 136 may be configured to diffuse or soften the light produced by the main LED 132 before it reaches the front side 200 of the device 100. Therefore, the main LED dimmer 136 may be shaped to cover the entire main LED panel 134.

[0101] The main LED dimmer 136 may be made of transparent plastic. The main LED dimmer 136 may also be made of or comprise a polymer material configured to dissipate heat generated by the main LED 132. For example, the main LED dimmer 136 may be made of or comprise ABS, polycarbonate, combinations thereof, or any such combination with polymer materials.

[0102] The main LED dimmer 136 may also include, or be defined by, one or more surface features or textures configured to diffuse the light generated by the main LED 132. The main LED dimmer 136 may also be covered by one or more coatings configured to diffuse light or dissipate heat generated by the main LED 132.

[0103] The device 100 may also include an internal reflector 138. The internal reflector 138 may be positioned behind or behind the front panel 108. The internal reflector 138 may include a compound curve shape recessed towards the front side of the device 100. The compound curve shape of the internal reflector 138 can guide light generated by the main LED 132 to the front side of the device 100. Thus, when a sleep-related program is initiated, light generated by the main LED 132 can pass through the front panel 108 and the front fabric 106.

[0104] The front panel 108 can be coupled to the edge of the inner reflector 138, such that the front panel 108 is partially nested within the inner reflector 138. (As for...) Figure 4A and Figure 4B Further described, the internal reflector may include features such as a shelf to house the main LED dimmer 136 and the main LED board 134.

[0105] One technical problem faced by the applicant is how to design device 100 such that the light emitted from the main LED 132 is dimmed for the user so as not to disturb their sleep. One technical solution discovered and developed by the applicant is the arrangement disclosed herein, in which the main LED dimmer 136 diffuses the light before the internal reflector 138 directs the light generated by the main LED 132 toward the front fabric 106. The front fabric 106 can also be manufactured to diffuse light or dim the light in order to dim or control the light experienced by the user.

[0106] The device 100 may also include a main speaker housing 140 and a main speaker 142. The main speaker housing 140 may be configured to be coupled to a portion of the main speaker 142. The main speaker housing 140 may be sized to fit within the housing 102. The main speaker housing 140, together with the internal reflector 138 and the main speaker 142, may create a sealed acoustic environment to control the sound produced by the main speaker 142.

[0107] The main speaker housing 140 can be substantially shaped as a partially spherical segment, a truncated cup, or a partially truncated cone.

[0108] In one variation, the main speaker housing 140 can be detached or separated from the housing 102. In other variations, the main speaker housing 140 can be secured to the housing 102 by adhesives, fasteners, threaded connections, or a combination thereof.

[0109] The main speaker housing 140 may be made in part of a polymeric material, a metallic material, or a combination thereof, or may include a polymeric material, a metallic material, or a combination thereof. For example, the main speaker housing 140 may be made in part of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polycarbonate (PC), polypropylene (PP), one or more acrylic resins, combinations or composites thereof, or any such combination with a metallic material, or may include these materials.

[0110] The main speaker 142 can be controlled by one or more electronic components of the device 100. In addition to supporting the main speaker 142, the main speaker housing 140 and / or the outer casing 102 can also house or serve as a container for one or more electrical components, such as wires, circuits, conductors, interfaces, circuit boards, power supply components, or combinations thereof. These electrical components can connect a processor or another circuit or chip on the PCB 156A to the main speaker 142, the capacitive touch component 120, or a combination thereof.

[0111] The main speaker 142 may have a rearward-facing cone 160 and a forward-facing pole piece 162. The main speaker 142 may be positioned behind the internal reflector 138 and may face the rear side 210 of the housing 102. The main speaker 142 may face the rear side 210 of the housing and emit sound through the rear speaker grille 158 of the rear cover 112 and the rear fabric 110. The rear cover 112 (including the rear speaker grille 158) and the rear fabric 110 may attenuate or muffle the sound emitted by the main speaker 142.

[0112] One technical problem faced by the applicant is how to construct the device 100 to control the emitted sound so as not to disturb the user during sleep. One technical solution discovered and developed by the applicant is the construction disclosed herein, in which the main speaker 142 faces the rear of the device 100, and the main speaker housing 140, the main speaker 142, and the internal reflector 138 create a sealed acoustic environment to control and amplify the sound produced by the main speaker 142. Furthermore, the main speaker 142 facing the rear of the device 100 causes the sound to be partially muted or softened by the back cover 112 and the back fabric 110, making the emitted sound harsh when heard by a sleeping or dozing user.

[0113] The device may also include one or more printed circuit boards (PCBs) 156A and 156B. Each of the one or more PCBs 156A or PCB 156B may include one or more chips, modules, integrated circuits (ICs), sensors, interfaces, and high-speed buses or combinations thereof. The one or more PCBs 156A or PCB 156B may be housed within a housing 102.

[0114] PCB 156A can be used to control the main speaker 142. PCB 156A can be located between the main speaker housing 140 and the internal reflector 138. PCB 156A can be shaped into a semi-circular arch for fitting within the main speaker housing 140. PCB 156A can be adhered to or coupled to the main speaker housing 140. Alternatively or additionally, PCB 156A can be adhered to or coupled to the main speaker 142.

[0115] PCB 156A and main speaker 142 may be coupled to each other or to the interior of housing 102 by fasteners, screws, threaded connections, interference fits, clips, snaps, adhesives, thermal riveting, thermoplastic riveting via laser welding or ultrasonic welding, or combinations thereof. For example, PCB 156A, main speaker 142, main speaker housing 140, internal reflector 138, or combinations thereof may be coupled by riveting or interference fit to polymer studs, posts, ribs, bosses, or any combination thereof that protrude from the inner surface of a portion of housing 102, through holes or slots in any plate.

[0116] PCB 156B can be used to control the main LED 132 and the clock LED 122. PCB 156B can be located between the internal reflector 138 and the bottom of the housing 144 and below the main LED board 134. The main LED board 134 can be raised from PCB 156B, such that the LED board 134 and the main LED 132 are separated from the electrical components on PCB 156B by a certain gap or distance. PCB 156B can be shaped to rest on the bottom of the housing 144.

[0117] PCB 156B and housing bottom 144 can be coupled to each other or to the interior of housing 102 by fasteners, screws, threaded connections, interference fits, clips, hooks, adhesives, thermal riveting, thermoplastic riveting via laser welding or ultrasonic welding, or combinations thereof. For example, PCB 156B, main LED board 134, housing bottom 144, internal reflector 138, or combinations thereof can be coupled by riveting or interference fit to polymer studs, posts, ribs, bosses, or any combination thereof protruding from the inner surface of a portion of housing 102, through holes or slots in any board.

[0118] Figure 2A The figure shows a perspective view of an example of a sleep training device 100. The housing 102 may include a front side 200 and a rear side 210, the front side 200 including a front edge 202, as shown... Figure 2A As shown, rear side 210 Figure 2C As shown. The front side 200 of the outer casing 102 may be at least partially covered by the front fabric 106. The front fabric 106 may serve as the front of the sleep training device 100.

[0119] The front fabric 106 may be recessed from the front edge 202 or positioned slightly behind (or behind) the front edge 202 of the housing 102. The front edge 202 of the housing 102 may also partially protect the front fabric 106 from damage during transport or other normal use.

[0120] The rest button 148 may be recessed relative to the outer surface of the curved top 104 of the housing 102 surrounding the rest button 148. The rest button 148 may be physically pressed when the user is ready to start a sleep-related program (e.g., a relaxation program).

[0121] The wake-up button 150 may protrude relative to the outer surface of the curved top 104 of the housing 102 surrounding the wake-up button 150. The wake-up button 150 may be physically pressed when the user is ready to start another sleep-related program (e.g., a wake-up program).

[0122] Figure 2B The figure shows a front view of a sleep training device 100. The device 100 may have a clock display 204 consisting of multiple clock LEDs 122. The clock LEDs 122 may emit light or emit light through the front fabric 106, so that the user can see the clock display 204 through the front fabric 106.

[0123] The clock display 204 can be positioned towards the bottom of the front side 200 of the housing 102. The clock display 204 can be connected to the real-time clock integrated circuit (IC) of the device 100.

[0124] Alternatively, the clock display 204 may also display symbols such as the moon and stars or the sun to indicate to the user whether a relaxation routine or a wake-up routine is in progress.

[0125] The device 100 may also include a touch-sensitive brightness control switch 206 and a touch-sensitive volume control switch 208. The brightness control switch 206 and the volume control switch 208 can be activated via the front fabric 106 and the capacitive touch component 120 behind the front panel 108.

[0126] The brightness control switch 206 can be located above and below the clock display 204 on the front side 200 of the device 100. To increase the brightness of the device 100 during use, the user can physically contact or touch the top of the clock display 204. To decrease the brightness of the device 100 during use, the user can physically contact or touch the bottom of the clock display 204.

[0127] The volume control switch 208 can be located on the side of the clock display 204 on the front 200 of the device 100. To increase the volume of the device 100 during use, the user can physically touch or broach one side of the clock display 204 (i.e., Figure 2B (The right side of the clock display 204 in the middle). In order to reduce the volume of the device 100 during use, the user can physically touch or touch the other side of the clock display 204 (i.e., Figure 2B (The left side of the clock display 204 in the middle).

[0128] Figure 2C The figure shows a rear view of the sleep training device 100. The rear side 210 of the housing 102 may be at least partially covered by a rear fabric 110. The rear side 210 of the housing 102 may include a rear edge 212.

[0129] The rear fabric 110 may be recessed from the rear edge 212 or positioned slightly behind (or in front of) the rear edge 212 of the housing 102. The rear edge 212 of the housing 102 may also partially protect the rear fabric 110 from damage during transport or other routine use.

[0130] Device 100 may also include a power port 214 for receiving a charging cable. The charging cable can be inserted into power port 214 to charge battery 164. Power port 214 can be accessed through openings or cutouts defined along housing 102, rear fabric 110, and rear cover 112. Power port 214 may include a universal serial bus (USB) port, such as a micro USB, mini USB, or USB-C port. Power port 214 may also be a coaxial socket for receiving a coaxial socket connector. For example, power port 214 may receive a connector for a universal alternating current (AC) adapter.

[0131] Alternatively, or in addition to battery 164, device 100 may have an inductive charging receiver housed within housing 102 for receiving wireless power.

[0132] Figure 2D The figure shows another front view of the sleep training device 100. This view also shows the threads of the front fabric 106, which includes vertically extending warp threads and horizontally extending weft threads. Figure 2D As shown, the warp threads can be undyed, while the weft threads can be dyed. These threads can extend horizontally and vertically relative to the x-axis and y-axis. The front fabric 106 (together with the back fabric 110) increases the visual appeal of the sleep training device 100. The front fabric 106 (together with the back fabric 110) also gives the device 100 an almost rustic look and allows it to blend into a bedroom environment. Furthermore, the specially designed front fabric 106 can also be used to dim and soften the light emitted from the inside of the device 100 by the main LED 132.

[0133] Figure 2EThis is a black-and-white image illustrating an example of a sleep training device 100 in a front view when illuminated. When the device 100 is illuminated via the main LED 132, the front fabric 106, together with the front panel 108 and the screen-printed layer 118, can display a “sunrise” or “sunset” gradient along the front side 200 of the device 100. When the device 100 is illuminated from the inside, the screen-printed layer 118 can provide a feather-like appearance to the device 100. This reduces the harshness of the light and makes the light emitted by the device 100 appear warmer. When the device 100 is illuminated from the inside, the screen-printed layer 118 can also create a transition area 207 along the front side 200 of the device 100. Figure 2E As shown, the transition region 207 can be a substantially horizontal area or band along the front side 200 of the device 100, in which light appears to dissolve or become blurred. In this way, when illuminated from the inside, the device 100 appears to mimic the sun at sunset or sunrise.

[0134] One technical challenge faced by the applicant was how to design the sleep training device 100 to display soft light mimicking sunrise or sunset. One technical solution discovered and developed by the applicant is to provide a screen-printed layer 118 on the front panel 108 to provide a blurred effect representing sunrise or sunset. The blurred effect is a gradual transition and provides a soft appearance to the front side 200 of the device 100. The blurred and feathery effect can be seen in any color emitted by the main LED 132.

[0135] Figure 3A The figure shows a front view of the front panel 108 of a sleep training device 100. The front panel 108 may include one or more front speaker grilles 300 and one or more LED openings 302. The front speaker grilles 300 may be positioned on either side of the LED openings 302. Each front speaker grille in the front speaker grilles 300 may include multiple individual openings.

[0136] The front panel 108 may have a front panel edge 304 configured to be coupled to the housing 102. The front fabric 106 may also cover the front panel 108 such that at least a portion of the front fabric 106 is nested between the front panel 108 and the housing 102.

[0137] The front panel 108 may include a plurality of LED openings 302 facing the bottom of the front panel 108. The plurality of LED openings 302 may be arranged together in a rectangular pattern.

[0138] Multiple LED openings 302 can also be arranged together to form a circular pattern, an elliptical pattern, a triangular pattern, a rhombus pattern, or a combination thereof.

[0139] Figure 3BThe illustration shows a front view of the internal lower front portion 126 of a sleep training device. The internal lower front portion 126 may have one or more speaker sockets 306. The one or more speaker sockets 306 may serve as the housing for the front speaker 128.

[0140] One or more speaker sockets 306 may be located on either lateral side of the interior lower front portion 126.

[0141] Figure 3C The figure shows a front view of the back cover 112 of the sleep training device 100. The back cover 112 may include a rear speaker grille 158. The rear speaker grille 158 may be positioned substantially at the center of the back cover 112. The rear speaker grille 158 may serve as a screen or cover for the main speaker 142. The rear speaker grille 158 may include a plurality of holes or openings arranged in an aggregated circular pattern.

[0142] Alternatively, the rear speaker grille 158 may include a plurality of holes or openings arranged in a substantially rectangular, triangular, or elliptical pattern.

[0143] The back cover 112 may be made in part of or comprise polymeric materials. For example, the back cover 112 may be made in part of poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), or polycarbonate (PC).

[0144] The rear cover 112 may also include a snap-fit ​​fitting 308. The snap-fit ​​fitting 308 can be used to latch the rear cover 112 onto the housing 102. The snap-fit ​​fitting 308 may include a flange to snap onto the rear side 210 of the housing 102.

[0145] The rear fabric 110 may at least partially cover the rear cover 112. The rear fabric 110 may cover the rear cover 112 such that at least a portion of the rear fabric 110 is disposed between the rear cover 112 and the outer casing 102.

[0146] The rear cover 112 may also include a rear cover edge 310. The rear cover edge 310 may be positioned toward the bottom of the rear cover 112. The rear cover edge 310 may be positioned slightly below and in contact with the housing 102, such that the rear cover 112 is coupled to the housing 102. The housing 102 may rest on the rear cover edge 310.

[0147] Figure 4A The figure shows a front view of the internal reflector 138 of a sleep training device 100. The internal reflector 138 may include a ridge 400. The ridge 400 may extend at least partially along the forward side of the internal reflector 138. The front panel 108 of the device 100 ( Figure 4A (Not shown) can be snapped into the ridge 400 so that it rests inside the internal reflector 138 when assembled.

[0148] The internal reflector 138 may also include a shelf 402 on either side of the internal reflector 138. The shelf 402 may hold the main LED plate 134 carrying the main LED 132 such that the main LED 132 is perpendicular to the ground and upwards. The main LED dimmer 136 may be positioned above the main LED plate 134 and may be shaped to fit within the internal reflector 138 on top of the shelf 402.

[0149] The main LED dimmer 136 and the main LED board 134 can also be coupled to the internal reflector 138 via fasteners, screws, threaded connections or combinations thereof.

[0150] Figure 4B The figure shows a front perspective view of the internal reflector 138 of the sleep training device 100. The internal reflector 138 may include a curved back 139. The curved back 139 of the internal reflector 138 may be substantially shaped as a compound curve. The curved back 139 of the internal reflector 138 may be configured to reflect and direct light generated by the main LED 132 to the front panel 108, such that when a sleep-related program is initiated, light generated by the plurality of main LEDs 132 passes through the front panel 108 and the front fabric 106.

[0151] One technical problem faced by the applicant is how to design the sleep training device 100 such that the light generated by the main LED 132 reaches the user in a way that softens and dims the light, but still allows enough light to reach the user to wake them when the wake-up procedure is initiated. One technical solution discovered and developed by the applicant is to design the device 100 with an internal reflector 138 disclosed herein, which has a curved back 139 shaped substantially as a compound curve. The curved back 139 reflects and directs the light generated or emitted by the main LED 132 (positioned vertically upwards) toward the front panel 108 and the front fabric 110. In this way, the light emitted by the device 100 reaching the user appears warm and mimics sunlight filtering through curtains.

[0152] Return to reference Figure 1 Device 100 may include one or more processors coupled to PCB 156A and / or PCB 156B. The one or more processors may include a communication unit processor, a system processor, or a combination thereof. The communication unit processor may be part of the communication chip along with the communication unit memory and real-time clock IC. When a user accesses client device 502 (see...) Figure 5 When an application on the processor starts a timer function or sets a time-specific sleep-related program, the processor can use a real-time clock IC to track time.

[0153] The communication chip may be part of a communication module coupled to PCB 156A and / or 156B. The communication unit processor may also be coupled to an antenna.

[0154] For example, the communication module can be a Bluetooth® module, the communication chip can be a Bluetooth® chip, and the antenna can be a Bluetooth® antenna. As a more specific example, the Bluetooth® communication chip can be a Nordic® nRF51822 Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) chip, and the communication unit processor can be a 32-bit ARM® Cortex®-M0 processor.

[0155] In other instances, the communication module may be a WiFi module, the communication chip may be a WiFi chip, and the antenna may be a WiFi antenna. Device 100 may have both a Bluetooth® module or chip and a WiFi module or chip. References to one or more processors in this disclosure may include references to a communication unit processor, a system processor, or a combination thereof.

[0156] A system processor may refer to one or more CPUs, GPUs, ASICs, FPGAs, or combinations thereof. A system processor may execute software stored in one or more memory units of device 100 to perform the methods described herein.

[0157] A system processor can be implemented in a variety of different ways. For example, a system processor can be an embedded processor, a processor core, a microprocessor, logic circuitry, a hardware FSM, a DSP, or a combination thereof. As a more specific example, a system processor can be a 32-bit processor, such as an ARM™ processor.

[0158] One or more memory cells may store software, data, logs, or a combination thereof. In one variation, one or more memory cells may include internal memory. In another variation, one or more memory cells may include external memory cells. One or more memory cells may refer to volatile memory or non-volatile memory. For example, one or more memory cells may be non-volatile memory (such as NVRAM, flash memory, disk storage) or volatile memory (such as SRAM). One or more memory cells may be the main memory cells of device 100.

[0159] The system processor may be electrically coupled to one or more memory units. The one or more memory units may store information from user-used client device 502 (see [link to device 100]). Figure 5The device 100 may create sleep-related programs. One or more memory units may also store music or sound to be played by the main speaker 142 and / or the front speaker 128. One or more memory units may include non-volatile computer storage media, such as electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM). One or more memory units may also include flash memory and at least 16 MB of registers.

[0160] The system processor can also be electrically coupled to one or more amplifiers, which are coupled to the main speaker 142 and / or the front speaker 128. The amplifiers can be used to adjust the volume of the main speaker 142 and / or the front speaker 128.

[0161] The system processor can be electrically coupled to a microphone used to detect sounds emanating from the room. For example, a user can run an application and listen to sounds coming from the room.

[0162] In some instances, the system processor may also be electrically coupled to a Bluetooth® audio transceiver to allow users to wirelessly transmit sound or audio from client device 502 for broadcast by the main speaker 142 and / or front speaker 128 of device 100.

[0163] The system processor can also be coupled to the main LED 132 via LED power control. The LED power control can be electrically coupled to a portion of the main LED board 134 or PCB 156B.

[0164] Figure 5 The figure illustrates a client device 502 that can be used to control the sleep training device 100. The client device 502 can directly communicate wirelessly with the device 100 via a short-range wireless communication protocol. The short-range wireless communication protocol can be a Bluetooth® protocol (e.g., Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) protocol). It can also be a ZigBee® protocol, a Near Field Communication (NFC) protocol, or any combination thereof.

[0165] Client device 502 may be a portable computing device, such as a smartphone, tablet computer, laptop computer, smartwatch, personal entertainment device, desktop computer, workstation, another server, or a combination thereof. Client device 502 may have a client processor, which may include one or more CPUs, GPUs, ASICs, FPGAs, or combinations thereof. The client processor may execute software stored in client memory to perform the methods described herein. The client processor may be implemented in a variety of different ways; for example, the client processor may be an embedded processor, processor core, microprocessor, logic circuit, hardware FSM, DSP, or a combination thereof. As a more specific example, the client processor may be a 32-bit processor, such as an ARM™ processor.

[0166] Client memory can store software, data, logs, or a combination thereof. In one variation, client memory can be internal memory. In another variation, client memory can be external storage. Client memory can be volatile or non-volatile memory. For example, client memory can be a non-volatile storage device (such as NVRAM, flash memory, disk storage devices) or a volatile storage device (such as SRAM). Client memory can be the main storage unit of a client device.

[0167] The communication unit can be a wired or wireless communication interface. For example, the communication unit can be a network interface card of a client device. The communication unit can be a wireless modem or a wired modem. In one variation, the communication unit can be a WiFi modem. In other variations, the communication unit can be a 3G modem, a 4G modem, an LTE modem, a Bluetooth® component, a radio receiver, an antenna, or a combination thereof. The client device can use the communication unit to connect to or communicatively couple with a WLAN, a WAN, or a combination thereof. The client device can use the communication unit to send or receive packets or messages.

[0168] Client device 502 may also have a display. The display may be a liquid crystal display (LCD) touchscreen, a light-emitting diode (LED) touchscreen, an active-matrix organic light-emitting diode (AMOLED) touchscreen, a super AMOLED touchscreen, or a combination thereof. In some variations, the display may be a retina display, a haptic touchscreen, or a combination thereof. For example, when the client device is a smartphone, the display may be the smartphone's touchscreen display.

[0169] Although not shown in the accompanying drawings, this disclosure contemplates that client device 502 may be a standalone console or hub having a console processor, console memory, console communication unit, and console display. The console or hub may be a dedicated wireless communication device for wirelessly connecting device 100 to client device 502.

[0170] Client device 502 can also wirelessly communicate with device 100 via a server and one or more networks. The network can include any multi-hop network or wide area network (WAN) covering a region, country, continent, or a combination thereof. Examples of networks can include cellular networks such as 3G, 4G, or Long Term Evolution (LTE) networks; satellite networks; acoustic communication networks; the Internet; or combinations thereof. The network can include multiple wireless local area networks (WLANs). WLANs can include networks established under the IEEE 802.11 protocol or subsequent protocols. For example, a WLAN can include multiple Wi-Fi networks.

[0171] A server may have a processing unit, a memory unit, and a server communication unit. The processing unit can be coupled to the memory unit and the server communication unit via a high-speed bus.

[0172] Sleep training device 100 and client device 502 can also be part of a sleep training system.

[0173] Alternatively, the sleep training system may also include a sleep training device 100, a client device 502, and a voice-enabled assistive device. The voice-enabled assistive device may include an Amazon Echo™ device, Amazon EchoDot™, Amazon Echo Spot™ device, Amazon Echo Show™ device, Google Home™ device, Google Home Mini™, Google Home Max™ device, or another smart home controller or hub device.

[0174] The sleep training device 100, client device 502, and voice-enabled assistive device can be communicatively coupled to a wireless local area network (WLAN) established via a wireless gateway or wireless router. The sleep training device 100, client device 502, and voice-enabled assistive device can also connect to another network (e.g., a WAN such as the Internet) via a wireless gateway or wireless router.

[0175] As previously mentioned, the client device 502 can also be directly connected to the sleep training device 100 via a short-range wireless communication protocol (e.g., Bluetooth® or BLE).

[0176] Voice-enabled assistive devices can communicate with a voice-enabled assistive server via a network. The voice-enabled assistive device can detect voice commands from the user to cause the sleep training device to take action. For example, this action can include activating or deactivating the sleep training device; adjusting the volume level of sound generated by the main speaker 142 and / or front speaker 128 of the sleep training device 100; playing, pausing, or resuming audio tracks or sounds stored in the memory of the sleep training device 100 or streamed by the sleep training device 100; starting or stopping the timer function of the sleep training device 100; adjusting the brightness or intensity of light generated by the main LED 132; adjusting the color of light generated by the main LED 132; enabling or activating a lock function; downloading multimedia content from a server or another device; downloading software updates from said server or another device; or combinations thereof.

[0177] The voice-enabled assistive device can parse voice commands and transmit the parsed commands to a voice-enabled assistive server. The voice-enabled assistive server can process the parsed voice commands based on rules and automated processes stored in one or more databases accessible to it. The voice-enabled assistive server can then send corresponding instructions or commands directly to the sleep training device 100 or to the server via one or more application programming interfaces (APIs), and the server can then send instructions or commands to the sleep training device 100.

[0178] The processing unit may include one or more CPUs, graphics processing units (GPUs), application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), or combinations thereof. The processing unit may execute software stored in memory units to perform the methods described herein. The processing unit may be implemented in a variety of different ways. For example, the processing unit may be an embedded processor, a processor core, a microprocessor, logic circuitry, a hardware finite state machine (FSM), a digital signal processor (DSP), or a combination thereof. As a more specific example, the processing unit may be a 64-bit processor.

[0179] Memory units can store software, data, logs, or a combination thereof. Memory units can be internal memory. Alternatively, memory units can be external memory, such as memory residing on a storage node, cloud server, or storage server. Memory units can be volatile or non-volatile memory. For example, a memory unit can be non-volatile memory such as non-volatile random access memory (NVRAM), flash memory, or disk storage, or volatile memory such as static random access memory (SRAM). Memory units can be the main storage unit for a server.

[0180] The server communication unit may include one or more wired or wireless communication interfaces. For example, the server communication unit may be a network interface card for the server. The server communication unit may be a wireless modem or a wired modem. In one variation, the server communication unit may be a WiFi modem. In other variations, the server communication unit may be a 3G modem, a 4G modem, an LTE modem, a Bluetooth® component, a Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) component, a radio receiver, an antenna, or a combination thereof. The server may use the server communication unit to connect to or communicate with a WLAN, a wide area network, or a combination thereof. The server may use the server communication unit to send or receive data packets or messages.

[0181] Figure 5 An example graphical user interface for an application running on a client device 502 configured to control a sleep training device 100 is shown. Specifically, the Rest GUI 500 can be presented by the client device 502 to wirelessly and remotely control the device 100. The Rest GUI 500 can be displayed on the monitor of the client device 502 when a user opens or runs the application.

[0182] The rest GUI 500 may include a back button 504. The back button 504 can guide the user to a home page where they can access or add additional devices.

[0183] The rest GUI 500 may include a message button 506. The message button 506 can direct the user to a message page where they can view various help messages, updates, or promotions about the device 100.

[0184] The rest GUI 500 may include a settings button 508. The settings button 508 can guide the user to view options for details about the device 100, such as firmware. The settings button 508 can also be used to guide the user to settings for automatically connecting their client device 502 to the sleep training device 100 when the application is opened.

[0185] The settings button 508 can also guide users to view or change their personal account information. The settings button 508 can also provide links for help or support of device 100.

[0186] The rest GUI 500 may include an alarm clock label 510, an alarm clock sound button 512, and an add alarm clock button 514. The alarm clock label 510 may indicate the name of the corresponding alarm clock (e.g., "Sunrise Alarm"). One or more alarms can be set at a time.

[0187] The alarm sound button 512 may include the name and image of the sound to be played when the alarm is activated. The alarm sound button 512 may also include a button to play the corresponding sound indefinitely, allowing the user to activate or deactivate the sound as needed. When the user presses the alarm sound button 512, the device 100 may emit sound via the main speaker 142 and the front speaker 128. The alarm sound button 512 may also guide the user to edit or delete the alarm.

[0188] The Add Alarm button 514 guides users in adding and saving additional alarms. Users can select the alarm's sound (or no sound), light, duration, and volume. The alarm's duration can be set to a predetermined time period. Alternatively or additionally, the alarm can be turned off by tapping device 100. Users can also preview the alarm on device 100 before saving it as needed.

[0189] The rest GUI 500 may include a sound or light menu 516. The sound or light menu 516 can guide the user to the sound or light GUI 800, such as... Figure 8 As shown and discussed further below.

[0190] The rest GUI 500 may include a GUI rest button 518, a GUI library button 520, and a GUI wake-up button 522. The GUI rest button 518 can guide the user to the rest GUI 500, such as... Figure 5 As shown. GUI library button 520 can guide the user to the library GUI, as... Figure 6A and Figure 6B As shown, and discussed further below, the GUI wake-up button can guide the user to the wake-up GUI 1000, as... Figure 10A and Figure 10B As shown, and discussed further below.

[0191] The Rest GUI 500 and other GUIs can be rendered using applications written or coded in Objective-C, Swift™, or combinations thereof. Applications can also be written in Java™, Python™, Objective-C, or C.

[0192] Figure 6A and Figure 6B The diagram illustrates a library GUI 600 for an application running on client device 502, configured to set the alarm clock features of sleep training device 100. Library GUI 600 can be displayed after the user provides input to the GUI library button 520.

[0193] like Figure 6AAs seen, the library GUI 600 may include a sound label 602. The sound label 602 allows the user to select a sound applicable to a certain state of the device 100.

[0194] Users can choose from state options 604: Relax, Sleep, and Wake. The Relax option may feature sounds that provide the user with relaxing voices, sleep stories, guided rest procedures, or a combination thereof to prepare for sleep. The Sleep option may include soothing sounds to help the user sleep throughout the night. The Wake option may provide acknowledgment, breathing exercises, and relaxing sounds, or a combination thereof, when the user wakes up.

[0195] Users can also select from a library 606 of sound options desired for the corresponding state of device 100. Sound options 606 may include natural sounds, rain sounds, static white noise sounds, birdsong sounds, wind sounds, ocean waves sounds, noisy brook sounds, washing machine sounds, one or more pre-recorded tunes (e.g., pre-recorded lullabies), or combinations thereof. Sound options 606 can be displayed or presented to the user through multiple sound selection buttons. Each sound selection button may have a graphic specifically designed to associate a particular sound option 606 with that particular sound selection button.

[0196] The sound label 602 may also present or display a mute button configured to instruct the device 100 to stop producing any type of sound.

[0197] The application offers a download option to download additional sounds or tunes to supplement or update currently stored sounds or tunes. Additional sounds or tunes can be downloaded via WiFi (i.e., received from the server via WiFi) or directly from the client device 502 via Bluetooth®. Additional sounds or tunes can be stored in memory, on a memory card (e.g., a Secure Digital (SD) card) in a memory card slot, or a combination thereof. Additional sounds or tunes can also be downloaded to memory from a memory card inserted into the memory card slot. Sound tags 602 can also be updated so that each new sound or tune has an associated sound selection button. The application also offers a streaming option to stream new sounds via WiFi.

[0198] like Figure 6B As shown, the library GUI 600 may include a light tag 608. The light tag 608 allows a user to select the light emitted from the main LED 132 of the device 100. The user can select from several color options 610 to instantly change the light emitted by the main LED 132. Alternatively, the light of the device 100 can be programmed to display certain colors and / or brightness at desired times of day.

[0199] The light label 608 can present a variety of color options 610 to the user to change the color of the light produced by the main LED 132. For example, the light label 608 can give the user the option to choose from essentially white light, red light, orange light, yellow light, green light, baby blue light, dark blue light, purple light, pink light, or combinations thereof.

[0200] Figure 7A and Figure 7B The figure shows an alarm clock GUI 700 of an application running on client device 502, which is configured to control an alarm clock for sleep training device 100. Figure 7A The diagram illustrates an application that presents an alarm clock GUI 700 to set alarms on device 100. The alarm clock GUI 700 presents a time menu 702 and a date menu 704 to the user. The user can select the desired time for a specific alarm via the time menu 702. The user can select the desired number of days for a specific alarm via the day menu 704. The user can repeat these functions for multiple alarms.

[0201] After the user selects the desired time by saving the alarm via the save alarm button 706, the alarm clock GUI 700 can display the alarm sound option menu 708. The user can select from multiple sound options, which can be played by the device 100 at the selected alarm time and date. Once satisfied, the user can select the desired sound via the select button 710.

[0202] Alternatively, the alarm clock GUI 700 can allow the user to set or schedule one or more sleep-related programs. Sleep-related programs can instruct the device 100 when and for how long to automatically generate one or more lights or sounds. Sleep-related programs can be scheduled based on several settings parameters, including program start time, program end time or duration, program frequency or start date, or combinations thereof.

[0203] The application can display multiple sleep-related programs simultaneously. Each sleep-related program can be saved or stored in the client memory of client device 502, the memory unit of device 100, one or more databases accessible by one or more servers, or a combination thereof. Users can use toggle buttons displayed on the rest GUI 500 to schedule or enable any previously stored or saved sleep-related programs. Client device 502 can transmit or send user-set sleep-related programs to device 100 via WiFi, short-range wireless communication protocols, or a combination thereof through a server. When received by device 100, the sleep-related program can be stored in the memory of device 100. Device 100 can launch the sleep-related program when one or more setting parameters associated with it (e.g., program start time, start date, etc.) are met.

[0204] When the user inputs to the add alarm button 514, the application can also display or render the alarm clock GUI 700.

[0205] Figure 8 The figure illustrates a sound or light GUI 800 of an application running on client device 502, configured to control the sound and color of sleep training device 100. The sound or light GUI 800 can be displayed when a user provides input to the sound or light menu 516.

[0206] The sound or light GUI 800 may provide a volume control slider 802 and a brightness control slider 804. The volume control slider 802 can be used to remotely control the volume level of the sound generated by the main speaker 142 and the front speaker 128. The processor may instruct the amplifier to adjust the volume of the sound generated by the main speaker 142 and the front speaker 128 in response to user input applied to the volume control slider 802. The volume level of the sound generated by the main speaker 142 and the front speaker 128 can also be controlled by the user manually pressing one or more volume control switches 208 on the device 100.

[0207] The sound or light GUI 800 can also be used to adjust the volume of the sound as needed and to turn the sound off. Therefore, when a user places the device 100 in a room and runs an application on the client device 502 to select a lighting color from another room, the device 100 can be used or used as a remotely controlled night light.

[0208] As described above, the user can also manually turn on the main LED 132 by touching the top of the housing 102, and adjust the brightness of the main LED 132 by touching one or more brightness control switches 206 on the front of the device 100.

[0209] The brightness control slider 804 can be used to remotely control the brightness or intensity of the light generated by the main LED 132. The processor can instruct the LED power control to adjust the brightness or intensity of the light in response to user input applied to the brightness control slider 804.

[0210] As described above, users can also manually control the brightness of the device by touching one or more brightness control switches 206 on the front of the device 100.

[0211] The sound or light GUI may also include a back button 806, a play button 808, and a forward button 810. These buttons can be used to cycle the sound played from the device 100. The user can remotely cycle or reset the sound using the back button 806. The user can stop or play the sound using the play button 808. The user can jump to the next sound group in the sleep-related program using the forward button 810.

[0212] Figure 9 The figure illustrates the clock and display GUI 900 of an application running on client device 502, configured to control the clock display 204 of sleep training device 100. The clock and display GUI 900 can be accessed via settings button 508.

[0213] The clock and display GUI 900 may include a clock display feature 902. The clock display feature 902 allows the user to turn the time display on or off the device 100. The clock display feature 902 also allows the user to tap the device 100 to activate the capacitive touch component 120 to temporarily display the time. The time can be displayed for approximately five to fifteen seconds.

[0214] Alternatively, a 24-hour time feature 904 can be provided, allowing the time on the device to be displayed indefinitely when activated.

[0215] The clock and display GUI 900 may include a daytime brightness control slider 906 and a nighttime brightness control slider 908. The daytime brightness control slider 906 allows the user to control the brightness of the clock's display during the daytime. The nighttime brightness control slider 908 allows the user to control the brightness of the clock's display at night. The brightness control sliders 906 and 908 may also feature percentage figures to provide the user with a digital indication of how bright the setting is.

[0216] Figure 10A and Figure 10B The figure illustrates a wake-up GUI 1000 of an application running on client device 502, configured to control the setting alarm clock of sleep training device 100. The wake-up GUI 1000 can be displayed after the user provides user input to the GUI wake-up button 522.

[0217] The wake-up GUI 1000 can display the alarm status 1002 of one or more alarms set by the user. The alarm status 1002 indicates the time and date the alarm has been set to alert the user via light and / or sound. The user can disable the alarm via input on the slider 1004 on the wake-up GUI 1000. Alternatively or in combination, the physical toggle switch 152 on the device 100 can be activated to disable the alarm. Additional alarms can be added via the add alarm button 514.

[0218] The sleep-related program may include one or more relaxation and wake-up programs. The relaxation program may include instructions for the device 100 to emit light of a certain color from an LED for a specific period of time, with or without sound. The relaxation program may also include instructions for the device 100 to generate or emit sound, with or without light. The relaxation program can be activated by pressing the rest button 148.

[0219] Users can select different stages of the relaxation program through the various GUI options above. Pressing the rest button 148 again will switch the device 100 to the next stage of the relaxation program. Users can also press and hold the rest button 148 to stop the relaxation program.

[0220] Relaxation programs can include sounds and lights that remind the user of nighttime. Examples of light can include a custom configuration that dims lights according to the user's wishes. Examples of sound can include white or pink noise, rain sounds, wind sounds, ocean sounds, and fan sounds.

[0221] The wake-up procedure may include one or more instructions for the device 100 to generate light of a certain color from an LED for a specific period of time, with or without sound. The wake-up procedure may also include instructions for the device 100 to generate or emit sound, with or without light. The wake-up procedure can be activated by pressing the wake-up button 150.

[0222] Users can select different stages of the wake-up process through the various GUI options described above. Pressing the wake-up button 150 again will switch device 100 to the next stage of the wake-up process. Users can also press and hold the wake-up button 150 to stop the wake-up process.

[0223] The wake-up program can include sounds and lights to remind the user of the morning. Examples of lights can include custom designs resembling sunrise, lighthouse, and dawn lights. Examples of sounds can include a whistle, morning birds, or bells and alarm clocks.

[0224] In addition to relaxation and wake-up programs, users can also set or schedule nap programs, bedtime programs, audio alarm programs, visual alarm programs, or combinations thereof.

[0225] One technical challenge faced by the applicant was designing sleep-related programs that allowed users to select customized relaxation and wake-up routines. One technical solution discovered and developed by the applicant involved developing an application that incorporated the physical characteristics of the previously discussed device, allowing users to easily customize several stages of their routine. Therefore, users do not need to worry about the complexity of the GUI when setting an alarm. For example, after such a sleep-related program has been previously set via client device 502, the user can conveniently click the rest button 148 or the wake-up button 150. Sleep-related programs can promote good health by training users to maintain regular sleep routines that improve their overall well-being.

[0226] Numerous embodiments have been described. However, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes and modifications can be made to this disclosure without departing from the spirit and scope of the embodiments. Elements of systems, devices, apparatuses, and methods shown with any embodiment are exemplary for particular embodiments and can be used in combination with or otherwise employed in other embodiments within this disclosure. For example, the steps of any method depicted in the drawings or described in this disclosure do not require a specific order or sequence shown or described to achieve the desired result. Furthermore, additional steps or operations may be provided, or steps or operations may be eliminated or omitted from the described methods or processes to achieve the desired result. Additionally, any component or portion of any device or system described in this disclosure or depicted in the drawings may be removed, eliminated, or omitted to achieve the desired result. Furthermore, for brevity and clarity, certain components or portions of the systems, devices, or apparatuses shown or described herein have been omitted.

[0227] Therefore, other embodiments are within the scope of the following claims, and the description and / or drawings may be considered illustrative rather than restrictive.

[0228] Each individual variant or embodiment described and illustrated herein has discrete components and features that can be readily separated from or combined with features of any other variant or embodiment. Modifications may be made to adapt particular circumstances, materials, composition, processes, process actions, or steps to the purpose, spirit, or scope of the invention.

[0229] The methods described herein can be performed in any logically possible order of the events, as well as in the stated order of events. Furthermore, additional steps or operations may be provided, or steps or operations may be eliminated to achieve the desired result.

[0230] Furthermore, when a range of values ​​is provided, every intermediate value between the upper and lower limits of that range, as well as any other stated or intermediate value within that range, is included within the scope of this invention. Additionally, any optional features of the described variations of the invention may be independently stated and claimed, or combined with any one or more features described herein. For example, a description of a range from 1 to 5 should be considered as having disclosed subranges, such as from 1 to 3, from 1 to 4, from 2 to 4, from 2 to 5, from 3 to 5, etc., and individual digits within that range, such as 1.5, 2.5, etc., and any all or part of the increments between them.

[0231] All existing subjects mentioned herein (e.g., publications, patents, patent applications) are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety, unless such subject matter may conflict with the subject matter of this invention (in which case the content presented herein shall prevail). The referenced items are provided solely for their publication prior to the filing date of this application. Nothing herein should be construed as an admission that this invention is not entitled to precedence over such materials by virtue of a prior invention.

[0232] References to singular items include the possibility that multiple identical items exist. More specifically, as used herein and in the appended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” “the,” and “the” include plural indicators unless the context clearly specifies otherwise. It should also be noted that claims may be drafted to exclude any optional elements. Therefore, this statement is intended as a prior basis for the use of exclusive terms such as “solely,” “only,” or the use of the restrictive word “negative,” in relation to the recitation of the elements of the claims. Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains.

[0233] When the phrase “at least one” modifies multiple items or components (or an enumerated list of items or components), the phrase means any combination of one or more of these items or components. For example, the phrase “at least one of A, B, and C” means: (i) A; (ii) B; (iii) C; (iv) A, B, and C; (v) A and B; (vi) B and C; or (vii) A and C.

[0234] In understanding the scope of this disclosure, the term "comprising" and its derivatives, as used herein, are intended to be open-ended terms that specify the presence of stated features, elements, components, groups, integers, and / or steps, but do not exclude the presence of other unstated features, elements, components, groups, integers, and / or steps. The foregoing also applies to words with similar meanings, such as the terms "comprising," "having," and their derivatives. Furthermore, when used in the singular, the terms "component," "section," "part," "building," "element," or "assembly" may have a dual meaning of a single component or multiple components. As used herein, the following directional terms "forward, backward, above, downward, vertical, horizontal, below, lateral, sideways, and vertical," and any other similar directional terms, refer to those positions of the device or apparatus or those directions in which the device or apparatus is translated or moved.

[0235] Finally, degree terms such as “substantially,” “about,” and “approximately” as used herein refer to a specified value or a specified value and a reasonable amount of deviation from the specified value (e.g., a deviation of ±0.1%, ±1%, ±5%, or ±10%, as such variation is appropriate) such that the final result is not significantly or substantially altered. For example, “about 1.0 cm” can be interpreted as meaning “1.0 cm” or “0.9 cm to 1.1 cm.” When degree terms such as “about” or “approximately” are used to refer to numbers or values ​​as part of a range, the term can be used to modify the minimum and maximum numbers or values.

[0236] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the various methods disclosed herein can be embodied in non-transitory readable media, machine-readable media, and / or machine-accessible media, including instructions compatible with, readable, and / or executable by a processor or server processor of a machine, device, or computing device. The structures and modules in the accompanying drawings may be shown as distinct and communicating only with a few specific structures and not others. These structures may be combined with each other, may perform overlapping functions, and may communicate with other structures not shown as connected in the figures. Therefore, the specification and / or the drawings should be considered illustrative rather than restrictive.

[0237] This disclosure is not intended to be limited to the specific forms set forth herein, but rather to cover alternatives, modifications, and equivalents to the variations or embodiments described herein. Furthermore, the scope of this disclosure fully covers other variations or embodiments that may become apparent to those skilled in the art in light of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A sleep training device comprising: an outer housing; a front panel positioned on a front side of the outer housing; a front fabric partially encasing the front panel, wherein the front fabric comprises a woven fabric comprising vertically extending warp threads and horizontally extending weft threads, wherein the warp threads are undyed, and wherein the weft threads are dyed; a printed circuit board (PCB) comprising one or more processors and one or more memory units configured to store a sleep-related program; a plurality of LEDs within the outer housing and electrically coupled to the one or more processors; and an internal reflector, wherein the front panel is coupled to an edge of the internal reflector, wherein the internal reflector is configured to reflect light generated by the plurality of LEDs toward the front fabric such that light generated by the plurality of LEDs shines through the front panel and the front fabric when the sleep-related program is initiated.

2. The device of claim 1, further comprising a main speaker partially within a main speaker housing, wherein the main speaker housing is coupled to the internal reflector and positioned behind the internal reflector, and wherein the main speaker faces a back side of the outer housing.

3. The device of claim 1, further comprising a dimming film positioned in front of a plurality of clock LEDs, and wherein the dimming film is configured to dim light emitted by the plurality of clock LEDs.

4. The device of claim 1, further comprising a silk screen layer covering a front face and edges of the front panel, and wherein the silk screen layer is cured via ultraviolet light.

5. The device of claim 1, further comprising a main LED dimmer vertically positioned above the plurality of LEDs, and wherein the plurality of LEDs face vertically upward.

6. The device of claim 1, further comprising a back cover and a back fabric partially encasing the back cover, wherein the back fabric comprises a woven fabric comprising vertically extending warp threads and horizontally extending weft threads, wherein the warp threads are undyed, and wherein the weft threads are dyed.

7. The device of claim 1, further comprising a capacitive touch component electrically coupled to the processor, and wherein the capacitive touch component is configured to be activated via a touch through the front fabric.

8. The device of claim 1, wherein the outer housing is substantially shaped as a partial spherical segment. ​ 9. The device of claim 1, further comprising a first button and a second button, each positioned along a curved top portion of the outer housing, wherein a top surface of the first button is recessed relative to an outer surface of the outer housing surrounding the first button, wherein a top surface of the second button is convex relative to an outer surface of the outer housing surrounding the second button, wherein the sleep-related program further comprises at least one of a relaxation program and a wake-up program, wherein the first button is configured to initiate the relaxation program, and wherein the second button is configured to initiate the wake-up program.

10. A sleep training device, comprising: an outer housing and a housing base, wherein the outer housing comprises a front side, a back side, and a curved top portion; a front panel located on the front side of the outer housing; a back cover located on the back side of the outer housing; a main speaker configured to produce sound, wherein the main speaker faces the back side of the outer housing; an internal reflector, wherein the front panel is coupled to an edge of the internal reflector; and a main speaker housing coupled to the outer housing, wherein the main speaker is coupled to the main speaker housing, wherein the main speaker housing is substantially shaped as a partial spherical segment, wherein the main speaker housing, the internal reflector, and the main speaker produce an enclosed sound environment to control sound produced by the main speaker.

11. The device of claim 10, further comprising a front fabric partially covering the front panel, wherein the front fabric comprises a woven fabric comprising vertically extending warp threads and horizontally extending weft threads, wherein the warp threads are undyed, wherein the weft threads are dyed.

12. The device of claim 10, wherein the main speaker housing is coupled to and positioned behind the internal reflector, and wherein the main speaker faces the back side of the outer housing.

13. The device of claim 10, further comprising a dimming film positioned in front of a plurality of clock LEDs, and wherein the dimming film is configured to dim light emitted by the plurality of clock LEDs.

14. The device of claim 10, further comprising a silk screen layer covering a front face and edges of the front panel, and wherein the silk screen layer is cured via ultraviolet light.

15. The device of claim 10, further comprising a main LED dimmer vertically positioned above a plurality of LEDs, and wherein the plurality of LEDs face vertically upward.

16. The device of claim 10, further comprising a back cover and a back fabric partially covering the back cover, wherein the back fabric comprises a woven fabric comprising vertically extending warp threads and horizontally extending weft threads, wherein the warp threads are undyed, and wherein the weft threads are dyed.

17. The device of claim 10, further comprising a capacitive touch component, wherein the capacitive touch component is configured to be activated via a touch through the front textile fabric. ​ 18. The device of claim 10, wherein the outer housing is substantially shaped as a partial spherical segment.

19. A sleep training device, comprising: an outer housing; a front panel positioned on a front side of the outer housing; one or more printed circuit boards comprising one or more processors and one or more memory units mounted thereon, wherein the one or more memory units are configured to store a sleep-related program; a plurality of LEDs housed within the outer housing, wherein the plurality of LEDs face vertically upward; an internal reflector, wherein the front panel is coupled to an edge of the internal reflector, wherein the internal reflector is substantially shaped as a compound curve, wherein the internal reflector is configured to reflect light generated by the plurality of LEDs toward the front panel such that the light generated by the plurality of LEDs shines through the front panel when the sleep-related program is activated; and a main LED dimmer coupled to the internal reflector and positioned above the plurality of LEDs, wherein the main LED dimmer is configured to soften the light generated by the plurality of LEDs before the light reaches the internal reflector.

20. The device of claim 19, further comprising a front fabric partially covering the front panel, wherein the front fabric comprises a woven fabric comprising vertically extending warp threads and horizontally extending weft threads, wherein the warp threads are undyed, and wherein the weft threads are dyed.

21. The device of claim 19, further comprising a main speaker partially positioned within a main speaker housing, wherein the main speaker housing is coupled to the internal reflector and positioned behind the internal reflector, and wherein the main speaker faces a back side of the outer housing.

22. The device of claim 19, further comprising a dimming film positioned in front of a plurality of clock LEDs, and wherein the dimming film is configured to darken light emitted by the plurality of clock LEDs.

23. The device of claim 19, further comprising a silk screen layer covering a front face and edges of the front panel, and wherein the silk screen layer is cured via ultraviolet light.

24. The device of claim 19, further comprising a back cover and a back fabric partially covering the back cover, wherein the back fabric comprises a woven fabric comprising vertically extending warp threads and horizontally extending weft threads, wherein the warp threads are undyed, and wherein the weft threads are dyed.

25. The device of claim 19, further comprising a capacitive touch component electrically coupled to the processors, and wherein the capacitive touch component is configured to be activated via a touch through the front textile.

26. The device of claim 19, wherein the outer housing is substantially shaped as a partial spherical segment.

27. The device of claim 19, wherein the main LED dimmer rests on a shelf of the internal reflector. ​

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