Temperature system for regulating a piece of furniture

Abstract

The present application relates to a temperature system for regulating an article of furniture. The present application discloses a system comprising a sensor region comprising a cover layer comprising a first surface and a second surface opposite one another. The first surface of the cover layer comprises a textured surface. A sensor unit is disposed on or adjacent to the second surface. The sensor unit is configured to detect contact of the textured surface by a user and generate digital data indicative of the detection. The system comprises a composite comprising one or more fluid channels (e.g., tubes) disposed within one or more recesses of a support member (e.g., foam). The system comprises one or more sensors. The one or more sensors are disposed above the support member, within the support member, or below the support member. The system comprises a protective layer disposed adjacent to and covering a top surface of the support member.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of temperature regulation of furniture articles. BACKGROUND

[0002] Regulating the temperature of a furniture article (e.g., a bed) can help improve the quality of a person’s activity on the furniture (e.g., sleeping on a bed). For example, a fluid (e.g., a liquid or a gas) can be directed to flow within the furniture article. The temperature of the fluid can be regulated to achieve regulation of the temperature of the furniture article, thereby achieving improved sleep quality of the person.

[0003] During a person’s use of a furniture article, conditions (e.g., temperature, posture, vibration, etc.) of the furniture article (e.g., a bed) can be modified. In some cases, the conditions can be modified to improve the quality of a person’s activity on the furniture (e.g., sleeping on a bed). For example, a fluid (e.g., a liquid or a gas) can be directed to flow within the furniture article. The temperature of the fluid can be regulated to achieve regulation of the temperature of the furniture article, thereby achieving improved sleep quality of the person. SUMMARY

[0004] In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides a temperature regulation system for a furniture article, the system comprising: a bed apparatus comprising: a support member comprising at least one recess; at least one channel configured to direct a fluid through the at least one channel, wherein at least a portion of the at least one channel is disposed within the at least one recess, and a temperature of the fluid is adjusted by a temperature control unit; and a protective layer disposed over at least a portion of the support member for containing the at least one channel between the support member and the protective layer, wherein the protective layer is not stretched in at least one direction when the protective layer is disposed over the at least a portion of the support member.

[0005] In some embodiments, a depth of the at least one recess is greater than or equal to a height of the at least one channel.

[0006] In some embodiments, the at least one recess comprises a plurality of recesses.

[0007] In some embodiments, the at least one channel comprises a plurality of channels, and a channel of the plurality of channels is disposed within a corresponding recess.

[0008] In some embodiments, the bed apparatus further comprises at least one fluid interface in fluid communication with the plurality of channels.

[0009] In some embodiments, the at least one fluid junction comprises: at least one inlet aperture for receiving fluid from the temperature control unit; and a plurality of outlet apertures, wherein each outlet aperture is in fluid communication with a respective one of the plurality of channels to direct the fluid into the plurality of channels.

[0010] In some embodiments, the protective layer comprises a fabric.

[0011] In some embodiments, the support member comprises a foam.

[0012] In some embodiments, the at least one channel comprises a tube.

[0013] In some embodiments, the tube comprises a polymeric tube.

[0014] In some embodiments, the bed apparatus comprises a mattress or a mattress cover.

[0015] In some embodiments, the temperature control unit comprises a housing separate from the bed apparatus, the housing comprising: a fluid source; and a heating mechanism, a cooling mechanism, or both.

[0016] In some embodiments, the temperature control unit comprises a thermoelectric engine.

[0017] In some embodiments, the temperature control unit comprises a Peltier device.

[0018] In some embodiments, a projected area of a portion of the support member comprising the at least one recess is at least 5% of a total projected area of the support member.

[0019] In some embodiments, a projected area of a portion of the support member comprising the at least one recess is at least 10% of a total projected area of the support member.

[0020] In some embodiments, a projected area of a portion of the support member comprising the at least one recess is at least 20% of a total projected area of the support member.

[0021] In some embodiments, a projected area of a portion of the support member comprising the at least one recess is at most 50% of a total projected area of the support member.

[0022] In some embodiments, a projected area of a portion of the support member comprising the at least one recess is at most 40% of a total projected area of the support member.

[0023] In some embodiments, the protective layer is not stretched in any direction when the protective layer is disposed on the at least a portion of the support member.

[0024] In some embodiments, the protective layer is not stretched in any direction when the protective layer is disposed on the at least a portion of the support member.

[0025] In some embodiments, the at least a portion of the support member is not stretched in at least one direction when the protective layer is disposed on the at least a portion of the support member.

[0026] In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides a temperature system for regulating a furniture article, the system comprising: a bed arrangement comprising: one or more sensors for detecting at least one bio signal from a user of the bed arrangement, wherein the one or more sensors are connected with a temperature control unit configured to adjust a temperature of a portion of the bed arrangement; and at least one sensor zone disposed on at least a portion of the bed arrangement, wherein the at least one sensor zone is configured to provide a haptic feedback response to the user upon contact by the user.

[0027] In some embodiments, the at least one sensor zone comprises at least one sensor.

[0028] In some embodiments, the at least one sensor comprises a capacitive sensor, an accelerometer, or both.

[0029] In some embodiments, the at least one sensor zone comprises a cover layer, the at least one sensor disposed below the cover layer.

[0030] In some embodiments, the cover layer comprises a fabric layer.

[0031] In some embodiments, the at least one sensor zone comprises a plurality of sensor zones.

[0032] In some embodiments, the plurality of sensor zones comprises: a first sensor zone disposed on a first surface of the bed arrangement, and a different second sensor zone disposed on a second surface of the bed arrangement.

[0033] In some embodiments, the first sensor zone is for use by a first user of the bed arrangement, and the different second sensor zone is for use by a different second user.

[0034] In some embodiments, the bed device comprises a top surface for the user to sleep on, and a different side surface, wherein the at least one sensor region is disposed on at least a portion of the different side surface.

[0035] In some embodiments, the at least one sensor region comprises a textured surface.

[0036] In some embodiments, a surface texture of the at least one sensor region is different from a surface texture of other portions of the bed device.

[0037] In some embodiments, a surface of the at least one sensor region comprises a different material than a surface of different portions of the bed device.

[0038] In some embodiments, the at least one sensor region is configured to identify a plurality of different contact durations or different contact actions of the user.

[0039] In some embodiments, the at least one sensor region is configured to identify a plurality of different numbers of contacts of the user.

[0040] In some embodiments, the plurality of different numbers comprises at least three different numbers.

[0041] In some embodiments, the plurality of different numbers comprises at least four different numbers.

[0042] In some embodiments, the bed device is configured to adjust a first property of the bed device according to a first number of contacts of the user, and a different second property of the bed device according to a different second number of contacts of the user.

[0043] In some embodiments, one of the first property and the second property comprises a temperature of the bed device.

[0044] In some embodiments, one of the first property and the second property comprises a position of the bed device.

[0045] In some embodiments, the bed device is configured to decrease a temperature of at least a portion of the bed device according to a first number of contacts of the user, and to increase the temperature of the at least a portion of the bed device according to a different second number of contacts of the user.

[0046] In some embodiments, the bed device is configured to control an alarm of the user according to a first number of contacts of the user.

[0047] In one aspect, the present disclosure provides a system comprising: a bed apparatus comprising: (i) one or more sensors for detecting at least one biosignal from a user of the bed apparatus, (ii) a temperature control unit coupled to the one or more sensors, wherein the temperature control unit is configured to adjust a temperature of a portion of the bed apparatus, and (iii) a sensor zone positioned on the bed apparatus, wherein the sensor zone is configured to control one or more functions of the bed apparatus based on contact from the user; and a processor operatively coupled to the temperature control unit and the one or more sensors.

[0048] In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the sensor zone is positioned on a side surface of the bed apparatus or a top surface of the bed apparatus. In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the one or more functions include a temperature of the bed apparatus, a height of the bed apparatus, an alarm of the bed apparatus, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, each of the one or more functions of the bed apparatus is controlled by a unique tap gesture of the sensor zone. In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the sensor zone is configured to process at least four unique tap gestures.

[0049] In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the sensor zone comprises a first sensor zone and a second sensor zone. In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the first sensor zone controls one or more functions of a first section of a bed apparatus and the second sensor zone controls one or more functions of a second section of a bed apparatus.

[0050] In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the sensor zone comprises haptic feedback to the user. In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the system further comprises a support member comprising a plurality of grooves, wherein the grooves are configured to house a plurality of channels configured for fluid flow.

[0051] In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the support member further comprises a plurality of junctions. In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, a first junction of the plurality of junctions is fluidically coupled to a first end of a first channel of the plurality of channels. In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the first junction is fluidically coupled to the first end of the first channel via an outlet port. In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, a second end of a first channel of the plurality of channels is coupled to a second junction of the plurality of junctions. In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the connection of the plurality of junctions to the plurality of channels provides a continuous fluid flow through the plurality of channels. In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the one or more sensors are electrically connected to each other via the plurality of junctions. In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, a junction of the plurality of junctions comprises a printed circuit board.

[0052] In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the support member comprises a foam. In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the plurality of channels protrude at most about 10 cm from a plane of the top surface of the support member. In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the plurality of channels protrude at most about 3 cm from a plane of the top surface of the support member. In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the plurality of grooves of the support member are divided into two or more sections of the support member. In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the two or more sections of the support member comprise a first plurality of channels and a second plurality of channels. In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the first plurality of channels and the second plurality of channels comprise different fluid flows. In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the fluid flow of the first plurality of channels is configured to adjust a temperature of a first section of the support member to a different temperature than a temperature of a second section of the support member. In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the fluid flow of the first plurality

[0053] In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the fluid is a liquid. In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the fluid is a gas.

[0054] In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the bed device includes a mattress. In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the bed device includes a mattress cover.

[0055] In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the temperature control unit is disposed adjacent to the plurality of channels. In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the temperature control unit is disposed underneath the plurality of channels. In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the plurality of channels includes a cross-sectional shape having a same width and height. In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the plurality of channels includes an oblong shape. In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the plurality of channels includes a thermoplastic or a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE). In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the TPE includes a polyamide thermoplastic elastomer (TPA), a polystyrene thermoplastic elastomer (TPS), a polyurethane thermoplastic elastomer (TPU), an olefin thermoplastic elastomer (TPO), a polyester thermoplastic elastomer (TPEE), a cross-linked thermoplastic rubber (TPV), or any combination thereof.

[0056] In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the one or more sensors include different types of sensors. In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the one or more sensors include a capacitive sensor, a temperature sensor, a pressure sensor, a piezoelectric sensor, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the one or more sensors include a piezoelectric sensor.

[0057] In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the at least one biosignal includes a heart signal, an exhalation signal, a respiration rate, a temperature, a movement, a presence of a user, or any combination thereof.

[0058] In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the one or more sensors include a first sensor and a second sensor. In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the first sensor and the second sensor are positioned at different locations of the support member. In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the first sensor and the second sensor detect different biosignals. In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the first sensor and the second sensor detects different biosignals from different body parts of the user.

[0059] In some aspects, the present disclosure provides a system comprising: a bed apparatus comprising: (i) one or more sensors for detecting at least one biosignal from a user of the bed apparatus, (ii) a temperature control unit coupled to the one or more sensors, wherein the temperature control unit is configured to adjust a temperature of a portion of the bed apparatus, and (iii) a support member comprising a plurality of grooves, wherein the grooves are configured to house a plurality of channels configured for fluid flow; and a processor operatively coupled to the temperature control unit and the one or more sensors.

[0060] In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the support member further comprises a plurality of junctions. In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, a first junction of the plurality of junctions is fluidically coupled to a first end of a first channel of the plurality of channels. In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the first junction is fluidically coupled to the first end of the first channel via an outlet port. In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, a second end of a first channel of the plurality of channels is coupled to a second junction of the plurality of junctions. In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the connection of the plurality of junctions to the plurality of channels provides continuous fluid flow through the plurality of channels.

[0061] In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the one or more sensors are electrically connected to each other via the plurality of junctions. In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, a junction of the plurality of junctions comprises a printed circuit board.

[0062] In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the support member comprises a foam.

[0063] In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the plurality of channels protrude at most about 10 cm from a plane of the top surface of the support member. In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the plurality of channels protrude at most about 3 cm from a plane of the top surface of the support member.

[0064] In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the plurality of grooves of the support member are divided into two or more sections of the support member. In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the two or more sections of the support member include a first plurality of channels and a second plurality of channels. In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the first plurality of channels and the second plurality of channels include different fluid flow. In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the fluid flow of the first plurality of channels is configured to adjust a temperature of a first section of the support member to a different temperature than a temperature of a second section of the support member. In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the fluid flow of the first plurality of channels is configured to adjust a temperature of a first section of the support member to a same temperature as a temperature of the second section of the support member.

[0065] In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the fluid is a liquid. In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the fluid is a gas.

[0066] In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the bed device includes a mattress. In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the bed device includes a mattress cover.

[0067] In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the temperature control unit is disposed adjacent to the plurality of channels. In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the temperature control unit is disposed below the plurality of channels. In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the plurality of channels include a cross-sectional shape having a same width and height. In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the plurality of channels include an oblong shape. In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the plurality of channels include a thermoplastic or a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE). In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the TPE includes a polyamide thermoplastic elastomer (TPA), a polystyrene thermoplastic elastomer (TPS), a polyurethane thermoplastic elastomer (TPU), an olefin thermoplastic elastomer (TPO), a polyester thermoplastic elastomer (TPEE), a crosslinked thermoplastic rubber (TPV), or any combination thereof.

[0068] In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the one or more sensors comprise different types of sensors. In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the one or more sensors comprise a capacitive sensor, a temperature sensor, a pressure sensor, a piezoelectric sensor, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the one or more sensors comprise a piezoelectric sensor.

[0069] In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the at least one biological signal comprises a cardiac signal, an exhalation signal, a respiration rate, a temperature, a movement, a presence of a user, or any combination thereof.

[0070] In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the one or more sensors comprise a first sensor and a second sensor. In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the first sensor and the second sensor are positioned at different locations of the support member. In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the first sensor and the second sensor detect different biological signals. In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the first sensor and the second sensor detect different biological signals from different body parts of the user. In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the bed apparatus further comprises a sensor zone. In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the sensor zone is positioned on a side surface of the bed apparatus or on a top surface of the bed apparatus, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments of any of the systems described herein, the sensor zone is configured to control a temperature of the bed apparatus, an angular positioning of the bed apparatus, or any combination thereof, based on a contact of the user with the sensor zone.

[0071] In some aspects, the present disclosure provides a method comprising: (a) providing a bed apparatus comprising: (i) one or more sensors; (ii) a temperature control unit coupled to the one or more sensors, wherein the temperature control unit is configured to adjust a temperature of a portion of the bed apparatus, and (iii) a sensor zone positioned on the bed apparatus, wherein the sensor zone is configured to control one or more functions of the bed apparatus based on a contact from a user; and (b) detecting, via the one or more sensors, at least one biological signal from a user of the bed apparatus; (c) configuring a processor to receive the detected at least one biological signal; and (d) adjusting, using the temperature control unit, a temperature of a fluid of a plurality of channels based on the detected at least one biological signal, thereby adjusting a temperature of the bed apparatus.

[0072] In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the sensor zone is positioned on a side surface of the bed device or a top surface of the bed device. In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the one or more functions include a temperature of the bed device, a height of the bed device, an alarm of the bed device, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, each of the one or more functions of the bed device is controlled by a unique tap gesture of the sensor zone. In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the sensor zone is configured to process at least four unique tap gestures. In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the sensor zone includes a first sensor zone and a second sensor zone. In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the first sensor zone controls one or more functions of a first section of a bed device and the second sensor zone controls one or more functions of a second section of a bed device. In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the sensor zone includes haptic feedback to the user.

[0073] In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the method further includes a support member including a plurality of grooves, wherein the grooves are configured to house a plurality of channels configured for fluid flow.

[0074] In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the support member further includes a plurality of junctions. In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, a first junction of the plurality of junctions is fluidically coupled to a first end of a first channel of the plurality of channels. In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the first junction is fluidically coupled to the first end of the first channel via an outlet port. In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, a second end of a first channel of the plurality of channels is coupled to a second junction of the plurality of junctions. In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the connection of the plurality of junctions to the plurality of channels provides continuous fluid flow through the plurality of channels. In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the one or more sensors are electrically connected to each other via the plurality of junctions. In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, a junction of the plurality of junctions includes a printed circuit board.

[0075] In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the support member comprises a foam. In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the plurality of channels protrude at most about 10 cm from a plane of the top surface of the support member. In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the plurality of channels protrude at most about 3 cm from a plane of the top surface of the support member.

[0076] In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the plurality of grooves of the support member are divided into two or more sections of the support member. In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the two or more sections of the support member comprise a first plurality of channels and a second plurality of channels. In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the first plurality of channels and the second plurality of channels comprise different fluid flow. In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the fluid flow of the first plurality of channels is configured to adjust a temperature of a first section of the support member to a different temperature than a temperature of a second section of the support member. In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the fluid flow of the first plurality of channels is configured to adjust a temperature of a first section of the support member to a same temperature as a temperature of the second section of the support member.

[0077] In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the fluid is a liquid. In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the fluid is a gas.

[0078] In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the bed apparatus comprises a mattress. In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the bed apparatus comprises a mattress cover.

[0079] In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the temperature control unit is disposed adjacent to the plurality of channels. In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the temperature control unit is disposed below the plurality of channels. In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the plurality of channels comprises a cross-sectional shape having a same width and height. In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the plurality of channels comprises an oblong shape. In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the plurality of channels comprises a thermoplastic or a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE). In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the TPE comprises a polyamide thermoplastic elastomer (TPA), a polystyrene thermoplastic elastomer (TPS), a polyurethane thermoplastic elastomer (TPU), an olefin thermoplastic elastomer (TPO), a polyester thermoplastic elastomer (TPEE), a cross-linked thermoplastic rubber (TPV), or any combination thereof.

[0080] In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the one or more sensors comprise different types of sensors. In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the one or more sensors comprise a capacitive sensor, a temperature sensor, a pressure sensor, a piezoelectric sensor, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the one or more sensors comprise a piezoelectric sensor.

[0081] In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the at least one biosignal comprises a cardiac signal, an exhalation signal, a respiration rate, a temperature, a movement, a presence of a user, or any combination thereof.

[0082] In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the one or more sensors comprise a first sensor and a second sensor. In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the first sensor and the second sensor are positioned at different locations of the support member. In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the first sensor and the second sensor detect different biosignals. In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the first sensor and the second sensor detect different biosignals from different body parts of the user.

[0083] In some aspects, the present disclosure provides a method for adjusting a temperature of a bed apparatus, the method comprising: (a) providing the bed apparatus, the bed apparatus comprising: (i) one or more sensors; (ii) a temperature control unit coupled to the one or more sensors, wherein the temperature control unit is configured to adjust a temperature of a portion of the bed apparatus, and (iii) a support member comprising a plurality of recesses, wherein the recesses are configured to house a plurality of channels configured for fluid flow; and (b) detecting, via the one or more sensors, at least one biosignal from a user of the bed apparatus; (c) configuring a processor to receive the detected at least one biosignal; and (d) adjusting, using the temperature control unit, a temperature of a fluid of the plurality of channels based on the detected at least one biosignal, thereby adjusting the temperature of the bed apparatus.

[0084] In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the support member further comprises a plurality of junctions. In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, a first junction of the plurality of junctions is fluidically coupled to a first end of a first channel of the plurality of channels. In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the first junction is fluidically coupled to the first end of the first channel via an outlet port. In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, a second end of a first channel of the plurality of channels is coupled to a second junction of the plurality of junctions. In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the connection of the plurality of junctions to the plurality of channels provides a continuous fluid flow through the plurality of channels. In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the one or more sensors are electrically connected to each other via the plurality of junctions. In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, a junction of the plurality of junctions comprises a printed circuit board.

[0085] In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the support member comprises a foam.

[0086] In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the plurality of channels protrude at most about 10 cm from a plane of the top surface of the support member. In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the plurality of channels protrude at most about

[0087] In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the plurality of grooves of the support member are divided into two or more sections of the support member. In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the two or more sections of the support member include a first plurality of channels and a second plurality of channels. In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the first plurality of channels and the second plurality of channels include different fluid flow. In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the fluid flow of the first plurality of channels is configured to adjust a temperature of a first section of the support member to a different temperature than a temperature of a second section of the support member. In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the fluid flow of the first plurality of channels is configured to adjust a temperature of a first section of the support member to a same temperature as a temperature of the second section of the support member.

[0088] In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the fluid is a liquid. In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the fluid is a gas.

[0089] In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the bed device includes a bed mattress. In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the bed device includes a bed mattress cover.

[0090] In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the temperature control unit is disposed adjacent to the plurality of channels. In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the temperature control unit is disposed below the plurality of channels. In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the plurality of channels include a cross-sectional shape having a same width and height. In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the plurality of channels include an oblong shape. In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the plurality of channels include a thermoplastic or a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE). In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the TPE includes a polyamide thermoplastic elastomer (TPA), a polystyrene thermoplastic elastomer (TPS), a polyurethane thermoplastic elastomer (TPU), an olefin thermoplastic elastomer (TPO), a polyester thermoplastic elastomer (TPEE), a crosslinked thermoplastic rubber (TPV), or any combination thereof.

[0091] In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the one or more sensors comprise different types of sensors. In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the one or more sensors comprise a capacitive sensor, a temperature sensor, a pressure sensor, a piezoelectric sensor, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the one or more sensors comprise a piezoelectric sensor.

[0092] In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the at least one biological signal comprises a cardiac signal, an exhalation signal, a respiration rate, a temperature, a movement, a presence of a user, or any combination thereof.

[0093] In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the one or more sensors comprise a first sensor and a second sensor. In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the first sensor and the second sensor are positioned at different locations of the support member. In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the first sensor and the second sensor detect different biological signals. In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the first sensor and the second sensor detect different biological signals from different body parts of the user. In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the bed apparatus further comprises a sensor zone. In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the sensor zone is positioned on a side surface of the bed apparatus or on a top surface of the bed apparatus, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments of any of the methods described herein, the sensor zone is configured to control a temperature of the bed apparatus, an angular positioning of the bed apparatus, or any combination thereof, based on a contact of the user with the sensor zone.

[0094] incorporated by reference All publications, patents, and patent applications mentioned in this specification are herein incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each individual publication, patent, or patent application was specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference. To the extent there is a contradiction between the disclosure herein and the disclosure contained in the publications and patents or patent applications incorporated by reference, the specification is intended to take precedence. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0095] The novel features of the disclosure are set forth with particularity in the appended embodiments. A better understanding of the features and the disclosure will be obtained by reference to the following detailed description and the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1An isometric view of an example system including a plurality of channels and a support member including a plurality of grooves is shown.

[0096] Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of an example support member including a plurality of grooves is shown schematically.

[0097] Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of an example system including a plurality of channels disposed within a plurality of grooves of a support member is shown schematically.

[0098] Figure 4 An isometric view of an example system including a support member and a fluid system is shown schematically.

[0099] Figure 5 A cross-sectional view of an example system including a support member and a fluid system is shown schematically.

[0100] Figure 6 A side view of an example system including a support member having varying thickness and / or rigidity along a length of the support member is shown schematically.

[0101] Figure 7 An example sensor unit is shown schematically.

[0102] Figure 8 A top view of an example system including a sensor unit disposed above a support member is shown schematically.

[0103] Figure 9 A rotary roll cutting process is shown schematically.

[0104] Figure 10 A rotary roll cutting process is shown schematically.

[0105] Figure 11 A non-rotary roll cutting process is shown schematically.

[0106] Figure 12 A portion of an example furniture article including a protective layer covering a sensor, a fluid channel, and a support member is shown.

[0107] Figure 13 An example furniture article is shown schematically.

[0108] Figure 14 A perspective view of a furniture article including a textured surface is shown.

[0109] Figure 15 A cross-section of an example sensor region of a furniture article is shown schematically.

[0110] Figure 16A portion of an example sensor zone of an article of furniture is shown.

[0111] Figure 17 A computer system programmed or otherwise configured to implement the methods provided herein is shown.

[0112] Figure 18 An example of a tap control feature of a bed arrangement is shown. A sensor control zone is located on the side of the bed arrangement and can adjust temperature, bed base selection, an alarm, or any combination thereof.

[0113] Figure 19 An example schematic of a sensor zone on the side of a bed arrangement is shown. The sensor zone illuminates on the side of the bed arrangement and can show a user where to tap to control a feature of the bed arrangement.

[0114] Figure 20 An example of a tap gesture used with a tap control feature of a sensor zone of a bed arrangement is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0115] DEFINITIONS All terms are to be interpreted in accordance with their ordinary meaning to one skilled in the art 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 disclosure belongs unless otherwise defined.

[0116] The section headings used herein are for organizational purposes only and are not to be construed as limiting the described subject matter.

[0117] Although various features of the present disclosure herein can be described in the context of single embodiments, these features can also be provided separately or in any suitable combination. Conversely, although the present disclosure herein can be described here in the context of separate embodiments, the utility of the utility can also be implemented in a single embodiment.

[0118] The following definitions supplement those in the art and are hereby expressly incorporated by reference into the specification. These definitions apply to the terms as they are used throughout the specification unless otherwise indicated. Due to the ever- changing nature of science and technology, the definitions provided below are intended to serve only as a resting place for the terms as of the filing date of this application. Therefore, specific terms can be added or modified while keeping within the true scope and spirit of the application.

[0119] In this application, the use of “or” means “and / or” unless stated otherwise. Furthermore, the use of the term “including” as well as other forms such as “includes” and “included,” is not limiting.

[0120] References in the specification to “some embodiments,” “an embodiment,” “one embodiment,” or “other embodiments” mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least some embodiments, but not necessarily all embodiments, of the disclosure.

[0121] The words “comprising” (and any form of comprising, such as “comprise” and “comprises”), “having” (and any form of having, such as “have” and “has”), “including” (and any form of including, such as “includes” and “include”), or “containing” (and any form of containing, such as “contains” and “contain”) as used in the specification and embodiments are inclusive or open-ended and do not exclude additional, unrecited elements or method steps. It is envisaged that any embodiment discussed in the specification can be implemented in relation to any method or composition of the disclosure, and vice versa. Furthermore, the compositions of the disclosure can be used to implement the methods of the disclosure.

[0122] When the term “at least,” “greater than,” or “greater than or equal to” precedes the first numerical value in a series of two or more numerical values, the term “at least,” “greater than,” or “greater than or equal to” applies to each of the numerical values in that series of numerical values. For example, greater than or equal to 1, 2, or 3 is equivalent to greater than or equal to 1, greater than or equal to 2, or greater than or equal to 3.

[0123] When the term “at most,” “up to,” “no more than,” “less than,” or “less than or equal to” precedes the first numerical value in a series of two or more numerical values, the term “no more than,” “less than,” or “less than or equal to” applies to each of the numerical values in that series of numerical values. For example, less than or equal to 3, 2, or 1 is equivalent to less than or equal to 3, less than or equal to 2, or less than or equal to 1.

[0124] As used interchangeably in this document, the terms "furniture," "furniture articles," or "furniture pieces" generally refer to beds, pillows, cribs, cradles, chairs, seats, love sofas, sofas, benches, headrests, stools, footstools, benches, or any panel intended to be covered with fabric. Furniture articles may be intended for use in homes, offices, medical facilities (e.g., hospitals), or vehicles (such as cars, trucks, boats, buses, trains, etc.). Furniture articles may be intended for use by at least one person (and / or at least one animal, such as a pet). Furniture articles may be intended for use by at least about 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, or more people. Furniture articles may be intended for use by up to about 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, or 1 person. In one example, the furniture article may be a bed, and beds may include a variety of sizes, including single beds, extra-large single beds, double beds, king-size beds, super king-size beds, etc. In another example, furniture items could be baby warmers (i.e., baby thermostats) to provide heat of one or more temperatures to a baby.

[0125] As used interchangeably herein, the term "bed" or "bed assembly" can refer to a furniture article for sleeping or resting. A bed may include a mattress, mattress protector, pillow, and / or its covering (e.g., a blanket). One or more users may sleep or rest on a surface of the bed assembly and / or a surface adjacent to the bed assembly. This surface may be the top surface of the bed assembly. The top surface of the bed assembly may be flat or textured. The bed assembly may be a mattress. The bed assembly may be a mattress protector covering at least a portion of the surface of the mattress or at least one surface of the mattress. The bed assembly may be a pillow. Alternatively or additionally, a user may sleep under the surface of the bed assembly. This surface may be one or more surfaces of a covering (such as, for example, a blanket). A blanket may be placed on at least one part of the user. The bed assembly may be a blanket.

[0126] Systems and methods for temperature regulation of bed devices This disclosure provides a system for regulating the temperature of furniture products and a method of using it.

[0127] Various aspects of this disclosure provide systems and methods for providing or regulating the settings of furniture articles. Non-limiting examples of settings for furniture articles may include temperature, shape, movement (e.g., vibration), etc. Furniture articles may be, for example, bed assemblies, chairs, or sofas. Therefore, any disclosure relating to one example of a furniture article (e.g., a bed assembly) may be interchanged with another example of a furniture article (e.g., a chair, sofa, etc.).

[0128] Various aspects of the systems and methods provided herein can be used to customize the settings of a furniture appliance (e.g., the temperature of a bed assembly) based on one or more parameters specific to the user. Non-limiting examples of such parameters may include age, biological sex, geographic location, duration of furniture appliance use (e.g., by day, week, month, year, season), sleep habits or patterns (e.g., average bedtime), and health status or condition (e.g., health, type of illness, pregnancy, menstrual cycle, menopause, hot flashes, night sweats, etc.). The settings of the furniture appliance can be customized before, during, and / or after the user's use of the furniture appliance. For example, the temperature of the bed assembly can be adjusted via the systems and methods provided herein before the user enters the bed assembly, before the user falls asleep on the bed assembly, during the user's sleep on the bed assembly, before the user wakes up while sleeping on the bed assembly, during the user's wake-up time on the bed assembly, and / or after the user's use of the bed assembly.

[0129] The systems and methods disclosed herein can be used to regulate the temperature of a surface. In some embodiments, the surface is a bed device. In some embodiments, the bed device changes temperature. In some embodiments, the bed device changes temperature when an object is placed on the surface of the bed device. In some embodiments, the bed device is operatively coupled to one or more sensors. The one or more sensors may be part of the bed device, part of a room or space including the bed device, and / or part of a wearable device worn by a user of the bed device. The sensors may be configured to measure one or more biosignals, including cardiac signals, expiratory signals, respiratory rate, temperature, user movement, user presence, or any combination thereof. Non-limiting examples of sensors may include capacitive sensors (e.g., for detecting presence), piezoelectric sensors (e.g., for measuring biosignals such as cardiac signals, expiratory signals, respiratory signals, etc.), temperature sensors (e.g., for measuring the temperature of a user or the temperature of the bed), pressure sensors, optical sensors, humidity sensors, etc.

[0130] In some embodiments, the bed assembly further includes a processor. In some embodiments, the processor analyzes data collected by one or more sensors. In some embodiments, the bed assembly further includes a temperature control unit. In some embodiments, the temperature control unit is operatively connected to the processor. In some embodiments, the processor can provide control signals to the temperature control unit. In some embodiments, the control signal can be an instruction for causing the temperature control unit to change the temperature of the furniture article. In some embodiments, the control signal can be an instruction for causing the temperature control unit to change the temperature of a portion of the furniture article (e.g., the bed assembly). In some embodiments, the temperature control unit is capable of directing temperature-regulated fluid to at least a portion of the bed assembly. In some embodiments, the temperature control unit is capable of directing temperature-regulated fluid to at least a portion adjacent to the bed assembly. In some cases, the fluid is a liquid. In some cases, the fluid is a gas. In some cases, the gas is air. In some cases, the temperature control unit is located within the bed assembly. In some cases, the temperature control unit is separate from the bed assembly.

[0131] The temperature of a furniture item (e.g., a bed assembly, such as a mattress, mattress protector, pillow, or blanket) can be controlled (e.g., raising, lowering, or maintaining the temperature of the bed). The temperature of at least a portion of the furniture item can be controlled. The temperature of the furniture item can be adjusted or maintained before, during, or after user use (e.g., sleeping or resting for a period of time). In one example, the bed can be preheated before user use (e.g., automatically or according to user preference). In some cases, the temperature of two or more portions of a furniture item (e.g., a bed) can be controlled separately or simultaneously.

[0132] Furniture products (e.g., beds) may use one or more sensors and / or one or more computer systems to detect sensory data (e.g., one or more biosignals) associated with a user. For example, the sensory data may be used to estimate or determine a user's state before, during, or after using the furniture product (e.g., determining a user's sleep stage, sleep pattern, illness, disorder, etc.). Sensors may or may not be part of the furniture product. Sensors may be part of the furniture product. Sensors may be part of the space surrounding the furniture product (e.g., a room). Sensors may be worn by the user. Non-limiting examples of sensors may include capacitive sensors, temperature sensors, pressure sensors, piezoelectric sensors (e.g., piezo sensors), or any combination thereof. The sensory data may be at least partially utilized (e.g., analyzed) to determine how to regulate the temperature of the furniture product before, during, and after the user's use. In some cases, sensors may be used to detect properties of the furniture product (e.g., temperature, movement, etc.) or such properties of the environment surrounding the furniture product.

[0133] In some implementations, the sensors of the furniture can be placed in a part of the furniture that corresponds to the user's target body part (such as head, arms, legs, torso, upper body, lower body, etc.).

[0134] The user's disorder may be a sleep disorder. Non-limiting examples of sleep disorders may include sleep disorders such as insomnia, primary hypersomnia (e.g., narcolepsy, idiopathic hypersomnia, recurrent hypersomnia, post-traumatic narcolepsy, menstrual-related hypersomnia), sleep expiratory disorders (e.g., sleep apnea, snoring, upper airway resistance syndrome), circadian rhythm sleep disorders (e.g., delayed sleep phase disorder, advanced sleep phase disorder, non-24-hour sleep-wake disorder), parasomnias (e.g., enuresis, bruxism, nocturnal sleep disorder, afro syndrome, sleep terrors, REM sleep behavior disorder, somnambulism), jet lag, restless legs syndrome, etc.

[0135] In some implementations, the furniture item may be a bed (e.g., a mattress or mattress cover), and the temperature of the bed may be controlled (e.g., at least in part based on sensing data) to help the user fall asleep, help the user wake up from sleep, promote improved sleep quality, treat or improve sleep disorders, etc.

[0136] The terms "biological signal" and "bio signal" are used interchangeably. Examples of biological signals may include cardiac signals (e.g., heart rate or sound), respiratory (exhalation) signals (e.g., respiratory rate or sound), movement, temperature, motion, sweating, sound, neural activity, etc. Furniture articles (e.g., beds) may be able to detect one or more of a user's biological signals. Furniture articles may be able to adjust properties of the furniture article (e.g., temperature or movement of the furniture article, such as vibration, geometry, etc.) to control (e.g., increase, decrease, or maintain) the user's biological signals.

[0137] The term "module" broadly refers to a software, hardware, or firmware component (or any combination thereof). A module is typically a functional component that can produce useful data or another output using specified inputs. Modules may or may not be independent. An application (also called an "application") may include one or more modules, or a module may include one or more applications.

[0138] The term "on" can mean that two objects (where the first object is "on" the second object) are rotatable such that the first object is above the second object relative to the ground. The two objects may be in direct or indirect contact, or they may not be in contact at all.

[0139] As used herein, the term "channel" can generally refer to any structure capable of serving as a medium for allowing fluid to flow between, for example, at least two locations. Non-limiting examples of channels may include pipes, hoses, tubes, conduits, etc. Channels can be transparent, translucent, or opaque. Channels can be flexible or substantially rigid. Channels can be made of polymers (e.g., plastics) or ceramic materials (e.g., glass).

[0140] In some embodiments, the system may include one or more channels for a fluid (e.g., a liquid or gas) to flow along and within the channels. The channels may be applied to or located within a furniture article (e.g., a bed assembly or part thereof, such as a mattress, mattress cover, pillow, or pillowcase). The temperature of the fluid may be controlled (e.g., after, during, or before the fluid flows within the channels) to regulate the temperature of the furniture article.

[0141] In some embodiments, one or more channels may be a single channel. One or more channels may be multiple channels. Multiple channels may or may not be in fluid communication with each other. Multiple channels may be coupled to a common junction (e.g., a single junction). The common junction may include multiple ports to physically and fluidly connect to the multiple channels. The common junction may include at least one additional port to physically and fluidly connect to a fluid source (e.g., a common source of fluid). In some embodiments, multiple channels may not and need not be in fluid communication with each other except at the common junction. Even if both the first channel and the second channel (which are not directly coupled to a fluid source) are connected to the common junction, fluid from the first channel may not flow directly from the first channel through the common junction into the second channel.

[0142] In some implementations, two different channels can be fluidly connected via up to two common joints or up to one common joint.

[0143] In some implementations, multiple channels may not be water pads (e.g., a series of interconnected rows and columns are fluid channels).

[0144] In some embodiments, the system may include a support member for holding one or more channels. One or more channels are disposed on or adjacent to the top surface of the support member. The support member may include one or more grooves (or recesses) on its top surface, such that at least a portion of the channel can be disposed within the groove. The depth of the groove in the support member may be less than the thickness of the support member, such that the groove does not completely penetrate the support member (e.g., the groove does not form an opening through the thickness of the support member). Therefore, the groove is not visible from the bottom surface of the support member (which is opposite to the top surface). The depth of the groove may be less than, equal to, or greater than the cross-sectional dimension of the channel (e.g., height or diameter). For example, the depth of the groove may be greater than or equal to the cross-sectional dimension of the channel, such that when the channel is inserted into the groove, the top portion of the channel does not protrude beyond the top surface of the support member. The support member may include multiple grooves for holding multiple channels.

[0145] In some embodiments, the width of at least a portion of the groove provided herein (e.g., a dimension substantially perpendicular to the length of the channel) may be substantially the same as the width of the channel (e.g., an external dimension substantially perpendicular to the length of the channel, such as a diameter). Alternatively, the width of at least a portion of the groove (e.g., the bottom portion, the middle portion, the top portion, etc.) may differ from the width of the channel by (e.g., greater than or less than) at least or at most about 1%, at least or at most about 2%, at least or at most about 3%, at least or at most about 4%, at least or at most about 5%, at least or at most about 6%, at least or at most about 7%, at least or at most about 8%, at least or at most about 9%, at least or at most about 10%, at least or at most about 15%, at least or at most about 20%, at least or at most about 25%, at least or at most about 30%, at least or at most about 40%, at least or at most about 50%, at least or at most about 60%, at least or at most about 70%, or at least or at most about 80%.

[0146] In some embodiments, the width of the groove may be substantially uniform along the vertical axis of the groove. In some embodiments, the width of the groove may be non-uniform along the vertical axis of the groove. The width of the groove may vary along the vertical direction of the groove (e.g., increase, decrease, fluctuate in a wavy or sawtooth pattern, etc.).

[0147] In some embodiments, the surface of the groove or channel may be substantially flat. In some embodiments, the surface of the groove or channel may be textured.

[0148] In some implementations, the support members can be flexible or substantially rigid.

[0149] In some embodiments, the support member may be a foam. The foam may include polymeric foams. Non-limiting examples of polymeric foams may include ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) foam, low-density polyethylene (LDPE) foam, nitrile rubber (NBR) foam, polychloroprene foam, polyimide foam, polypropylene foam, polystyrene foam, polyurethane foam, polyurea foam, polyethylene foam, polyvinyl chloride foam, and silicone foam. For example, the foam may be polyurethane foam.

[0150] Support members may include synthetic fiber filler materials. As used herein, the term "fiber filler material" can refer to a material formed from multiple short fibers (e.g., synthetic fibers) configured to have insulating and / or cushioning properties (e.g., fluffy properties), and may include, for example, polyester fiber fillers, polyester fillers, etc. In some embodiments, the short fibers may be unbonded or untangled, or bonded or tangled. Support members may be polyester fiber fillers (e.g., polyester fillers).

[0151] In some implementations, one or more grooves may or may not be straight along the length of the groove. For example, the groove may have one or more curvatures (e.g., non-straight portions) along the length of the groove, and the channel (e.g., tube) may be flexible enough to bend into the curvature shape of the groove upon insertion and once inserted into the groove.

[0152] In some embodiments, the support member may be foam (e.g., a foam sheet), and the channel may be an elastic tube laid into grooves cut into (but not completely through) the foam. User comfort when using furniture articles including the system of this disclosure (e.g., when on top of a composite comprising the support member and channels disposed in grooves within the support member) can be adjusted by selecting tubes and foam having desired or target properties (e.g., softness, firmness, elasticity, etc.). The durability of the composite can be adjusted by selecting tubes and foam having desired or target materials or dimensions (e.g., thickness). The thermal properties of the composite (e.g., the ability to retain heat or facilitate heat transfer between fluid in the channel and at least a portion of the furniture article positioned adjacent to the channel) can be adjusted by selecting tubes and foam having desired or target dimensions (e.g., thickness, size), materials, patterns (e.g., a non-straight pattern of the tube when inserted into the grooves of the support member foam), groove depth, groove density on the support member, etc.

[0153] In some embodiments, the channel of the support member may have a cross-sectional shape (e.g., perpendicular to the length of the groove) that is circular, triangular, square, rectangular, pentagonal, hexagonal, or any partial shape or combination of shapes. In some embodiments, the groove of the support member may have a cross-sectional shape (e.g., perpendicular to the length of the groove) that is circular, triangular, square, rectangular, pentagonal, hexagonal, or any partial shape or combination of shapes. In some embodiments, a portion of the groove (e.g., the bottom portion of the groove) may have a cross-sectional shape that is at least partially (e.g., substantially) opposite to the cross-sectional shape of a portion of the channel adjacent to or contacting the groove. The cross-sectional shapes of the groove and the channel may be opposite shapes to each other (e.g., positive and negative shapes), such as... Figure 2 and Figure 3 It is displayed in the middle.

[0154] In some embodiments, the cross-sectional shape of the channel of the support member (e.g., the length perpendicular to the groove) can be a shape with substantially the same width and height (e.g., square, circle, etc.). Furniture articles including channels of this shape can provide sufficient heat exchange between the fluid flowing through the channel and an object (or subject, such as a user) disposed on or adjacent to the fluid channel.

[0155] In some implementations, the cross-sectional shape of the channel may be oblong, for example, a shape defined by two different orthogonal dimensions (e.g., width greater than height, or height greater than width). Non-limiting examples of oblong shapes may include rectangles with acute angles, rounded rectangles with one or more (e.g., at least or at most about 1, 2, 3, or 4) rounded corners, racetrack shapes, or ellipses. One of the two orthogonal dimensions of the oblong shape may be at least or at most about 1%, at least or at most about 2%, at least or at most about 5%, at least or at most about 10%, at least or at most about 15%, at least or at most about 20%, at least or at most about 25%, at least or at most about 30%, at least or at most about 40%, at least or at most about 50%, at least or at most about 60%, at least or at most about 70%, at least or at most about 80%, at least or at most about 90%, at least or at most about 100%, at least or at most about 120%, at least or at most about 150%, at least or at most about 200%, at least or at most about 250%, at least or at most about 300%, at least or at most about 400%, or at least or at most about 500%.

[0156] In some embodiments, the cross-sectional shape of the channel may have a width (e.g., defined along an axis substantially parallel to the planar dimensions of the support member) and a height (e.g., defined along an additional axis substantially perpendicular to the planar dimensions of the support member), and the width may be wider than the height to increase or maximize the surface area exposed to the temperature-regulated fluid flowing along the channel. For example, given that the cross-sectional areas are substantially equal, a fluid channel having an elongated oval cross-section may have a portion of a substantially flat top surface for heat exchange between the fluid flowing through the channel and an object (or subject, such as a user) disposed on or adjacent to the fluid channel.

[0157] In some embodiments, one or more channels and / or grooves of the support member can be arranged in any pattern. One or more channels and / or grooves may intersect. In some embodiments, one or more channels and / or grooves may not intersect. For example, one or more channels and / or grooves may be parallel to each other. In some embodiments, one or more channels and / or grooves may be perpendicular to each other. Channels and / or grooves may include an angle between another channel and / or groove. For example, the angle between a channel and / or groove of a support member and another channel and / or groove can be at least about 1 degree (1°), at least about 2°, at least about 3°, at least about 4°, at least about 5°, at least about 10°, at least about 15°, at least about 20°, at least about 25°, at least about 30°, at least about 35°, at least about 40°, at least about 45°, at least about 50°, at least about 60°, at least about 70°, at least about 80°, at least about 90°, at least about 100°, at least about 120°, at least about 140°, at least about 160°, at least about 180°, at least about 200°, or greater than about 200°. In some embodiments, the angle between a channel and / or groove of a support member and another channel and / or groove can be up to about 200°, up to about 180°, up to about 160°, up to about 140°, up to about 120°, up to about 100°, up to about 90°, up to about 80°, up to about 70°, up to about 60°, up to about 50°, up to about 45°, up to about 40°, up to about 35°, up to about 30°, up to about 25°, up to about 20°, up to about 15°, up to about 10°, up to about 5°, up to about 4°, up to about 3°, up to about 2°, up to about 1°, or less than about 1°. The channels and / or grooves can originate from a center point and extend radially outwards or spirally around, much like the spokes of a wheel or a snail shell pattern. In some implementations, one or more channels and / or grooves may be arranged around the periphery of the support member, wherein the additional channels and / or grooves branch inward.

[0158] In some implementation schemes, such as Figure 3As schematically shown, the surface of the support member (e.g., the top surface of the user facing the furniture article during use) may include a first portion 190a excluding the channel 110 (or groove 142) and a second portion 190b including the channel 110 (or groove 142). In some cases, the area of ​​the second portion 190b (e.g., the projected area) relative to the entire area of ​​the surface of the support member (e.g., the projected areas of both the first portion 190a and the second portion 190b) can be at least or at most about 5%, at least or at most about 10%, at least or at most about 15%, at least or at most about 20%, at least or at most about 25%, at least or at most about 30%, at least or at most about 35%, at least or at most about 40%, at least or at most about 45%, at least or at most about 50%, at least or at most about 55%, at least or at most about 60%, at least or at most about 65%, at least or at most about 70%, at least or at most about 75%, at least or at most about 80%, at least or at most about 85%, at least or at most about 90%, at least or at most about 95%, or at least or at most about 99%. In some embodiments, the total surface area of ​​the support member provided herein may be at least or at most about 15 square feet (sq. ft.), at least or at most about 20 sq. ft., at least or at most about 25 sq. ft., at least or at most about 30 sq. ft., at least or at most about 35 sq. ft., at least or at most about 40 sq. ft., at least or at most about 45 sq. ft., at least or at most about 50 sq. ft., or at least or at most about 60 sq. ft. In some embodiments, the area of ​​the second part 190b relative to the total surface area of ​​the support member may be associated with (or may be associated with) the density of the fluid flowing through or within the support member of the furniture article at any given point.

[0159] In some embodiments, the channel may be a tube made of a polymer, such as a thermoplastic or thermoplastic elastomer (TPE). Non-limiting examples of thermoplastics include polypropylene, polyethylene, polystyrene, polyurethane, polymethyl methacrylate, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, polyamide, polylactic acid, polycarbonate, polyoxymethylene, polyester, polyketone, polyacrylate, polyether, polyethylene ester, polyvinyl chloride, polyfluoroalkyl substances, variants thereof, and combinations thereof. Non-limiting examples of thermoplastic elastomers may include polyamide thermoplastic elastomers (TPA), polystyrene thermoplastic elastomers (TPS), polyurethane thermoplastic elastomers (TPU), olefin thermoplastic elastomers (TPO), polyester thermoplastic elastomers (TPEE), crosslinked thermoplastic rubber (TPV), and other thermoplastic elastomers (TPZ).

[0160] In some embodiments, the channel may be a tube made of TPS. TPS may be a copolymer comprising a first repeating unit (which includes styrene) and a second repeating unit (which does not contain styrene), such as a styrene-butadiene copolymer or a styrene-isoprene copolymer. In some cases, TPS may be a styrene block copolymer (SBC) having a poly(styrene-b-elastomer-b-styrene) structure, wherein the chains or phases of each of the repeating units are chemically bonded by block copolymerization. In some cases, TPS may be an SBC having a poly(styrene-b-butadiene-b-styrene) (SBS) structure having a butadiene-based soft phase. In some cases, TPS may be an SBC having a poly(styrene-b-ethylene / butene-b-styrene) (SEBS) structure having an ethylene / butene soft phase. The ethylene / butene soft phase may be a copolymer of ethylene and butene (e.g., a random copolymer, block copolymer, etc.).

[0161] In some implementations, the channel (e.g., a tube) is resistant to damage caused by use or external forces (e.g., puncture, tear, etc.). For example, resistance to damage can be assessed according to any test procedure provided by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), such as, but not limited to, the Standard Test Method for Puncture Resistance and Crack Propagation Resistance of Plastic Films and Sheets (D2582), the Standard Test Method for Puncture Resistance of Protective Clothing Materials (F1342), and / or the Standard Test Method for Slow Permeability Resistance of Flexible Barrier Membranes and Laminates (F1306).

[0162] In some implementations, the stiffness of the channel (e.g., tube) can be soft and / or resilient to enhance user comfort during system use. According to the Shore A stiffness scale, the stiffness of the channel can be characterized as at least or at most about 0, at least or at most about 5, at least or at most about 10, at least or at most about 15, at least or at most about 20, at least or at most about 25, at least or at most about 30, at least or at most about 35, at least or at most about 40, at least or at most about 45, at least or at most about 50, at least or at most about 55, at least or at most about 60, at least or at most about 65, or at least or at most about 70.

[0163] In some implementations, the channel (e.g., pipe) may exhibit chemical resistance, such as resistance to oil or chemicals (e.g., chemicals in liquids) spilled above or near the channel or support structure. For example, chemical resistance may be evaluated according to ASTM D543, "Standard for Evaluation of Chemical Resistance of Plastics".

[0164] In some implementations, the channel (e.g., pipe) may exhibit impermeability, for example, a degree of resistance to water evaporation from the channel toward the outside of the channel.

[0165] In some embodiments, the channel may comprise a single channel. In some embodiments, the channel may comprise multiple layers (e.g., a first tube disposed within a second tube) made of the same material (e.g., the same polymer) or different materials (e.g., different polymers). Having multiple layers of different materials (e.g., at least or at most about 2 layers, at least or at most about 3 layers, at least or at most about 4 layers, at least or at most about 5 layers, etc.) allows the resulting channel to exhibit the properties of different materials, thereby enhancing the functionality of the channel (e.g., a hybrid channel). Hybrid channels can be manufactured by various methods, such as by co-extruding different materials to a target thickness for each layer of the hybrid channel. A hybrid channel may comprise two channel layers having the same thickness or different thicknesses. The two channel layers may comprise an outer channel layer and an inner channel layer. The thickness of the outer channel layer may be greater than the thickness of the inner channel layer (and vice versa) by at least or at most about 1%, at least or at most about 5%, at least or at most about 10%, at least or at most about 15%, at least or at most about 20%, at least or at most about 30%, at least or at most about 40%, at least or at most about 50%, at least or at most about 60%, at least or at most about 70%, at least or at most about 80%, at least or at most about 90%, at least or at most about 95%, or at least or at most about 99%.

[0166] In some embodiments, the channel may be attached to the groove of the support member via a coupling agent (such as an adhesive, e.g., glue). In some embodiments, the channel may be disposed on or within the groove, and no adhesive material exists between the channel and the groove.

[0167] In some embodiments, multiple channels may be in fluid communication with each other via at least one fluid junction. The at least one fluid junction may include an inlet fluid junction that receives fluid (e.g., temperature-controlled fluid from a temperature control unit configured to adjust the fluid temperature) and directs the fluid into the multiple channels. The inlet fluid junction may include a housing comprising: (1) at least one inlet port (or opening) connected to a first end of a channel having a second end connected to a fluid source, such as the temperature control unit; and (2) multiple outlet ports, each outlet port connected to the first end of one of the multiple channels. The at least one fluid junction may include an outlet fluid junction that receives fluid from the multiple channels and directs the received fluid toward (i) the inlet fluid junction and / or (ii) the temperature control unit. The outlet fluid junction may include a housing comprising: (1) multiple inlet ports, each inlet port connected to a second end (different from the first end) of the multiple channels for receiving fluid from each channel; and (2) an outlet port connected to (i) the inlet fluid junction and / or (ii) the temperature control unit.

[0168] In some implementations, the combination of multiple channels, at least one fluid junction, and a temperature control unit may be referred to as a temperature control device.

[0169] In some embodiments, the temperature control unit is not part of the furniture article but is configured adjacent to it. In some cases, the temperature control unit may include a housing separate from the furniture article, and the housing may include (or contain) (i) a fluid source (e.g., a container) and (ii) at least one heating and / or cooling mechanism. At least one heating and / or cooling mechanism may be configured to regulate the temperature of the fluid (e.g., to minimize the amount of fluid requiring temperature adjustment) while (1) the fluid is contained in the fluid source or (2) during or after the fluid is withdrawn from the fluid source. For example, thermoelectric temperature regulation may be achieved using an electric system (e.g., via a thermoelectric motor). A thermoelectric motor may be configured to convert electrical energy into heat flux (or temperature difference) or heat flux into electrical energy. The thermoelectric motor may be a solid-state device, such as a Peltier device.

[0170] In some embodiments, the system for regulating temperature may include one or more parts of a furniture article (e.g., a bed, mattress, or mattress protector). The system may include a reservoir configured to contain a fluid (e.g., water). The reservoir may include a container configured to contain fluid (e.g., a removable or non-removable container). In some embodiments, neither the reservoir nor the container may be configured to regulate the temperature of the fluid contained in the container. In some embodiments, the reservoir and / or container may be configured to regulate the temperature of the fluid contained in the container. The system may include a fluid loop in fluid communication with the container of the reservoir. The fluid loops may or may not be in fluid communication with each other. The reservoir may serve as a common reservoir for the system's fluid loops. The fluid loop may include (i) a pump, (ii) a temperature control unit, and (iii) a passageway for a part of the furniture article (e.g., a bed assembly). The pump may be configured to retrieve or receive fluid from the container of the reservoir. The pumps and / or valves provided herein may be configured to prevent fluid from flowing out of the pump and back into the container of the reservoir. The pump may be configured to direct fluid in the fluid loop from the pump to the temperature control unit, to the passageway, and back to the pump. A temperature control unit can be configured to regulate the temperature of a fluid in a fluid loop. The system may include a second loop. The second fluid loop may include features that may or may not be the same as those in the first loop. The second fluid loop may include (i) a pump, (ii) a temperature control unit, and (iii) a passageway for a portion of the furniture article. The pump can be configured to retrieve or receive fluid from a reservoir. The pump (and / or the valves provided herein) is configured to prevent fluid from flowing out of the pump and back into the reservoir. The pump can be configured to direct fluid in the second fluid loop from the pump to the passageway, to the temperature control unit, and back to the pump. The temperature control unit can be configured to regulate the temperature of the fluid in the second fluid loop. The system may further include one or more sensors configured to detect biosignals (e.g., cardiac signals, respiratory signals, movement, temperature, and / or perspiration) of at least one user of the furniture article. The one or more sensors may be part of the furniture article. The one or more sensors and the furniture article may be located at different parts of the furniture article. The system can regulate the temperature of the furniture article and / or the temperature of the furniture section based at least in part on the detected biosignals of at least one user of the furniture article (e.g., one or two users). In some cases, one or more valves control the flow of fluid between the container and either the pump (e.g., time, direction, flow rate, etc.). The valve may be (i) separate from the container, reservoir, and pump, (ii) part of the container or reservoir, or (iii) part of either the pump. In some cases, the bed assembly may include a housing containing one or more of the following components: a reservoir, a container, a pump, a valve between the container and the pump, a temperature control unit, and any fluid passages connecting them. Furniture cannot be housed within the housing.

[0171] Non-limiting examples of pumps provided herein may include positive displacement pumps, gear pumps, screw pumps, progressive cavity pumps, Roots pumps, peristaltic pumps, piston pumps, compressed air driven double diaphragm pumps, hydraulic pumps, speed pumps, radial flow pumps, axial flow pumps, jet pumps, gravity pumps, steam pumps, valveless pumps, or any combination thereof.

[0172] Non-limiting examples of valves provided herein may include check valves, disc valves, non-return valves, reflux valves, retention valves, or one-way valves.

[0173] Pumps and / or valves (e.g., individually or in combination) may operate as flow controllers (e.g., gates) to control the flow of fluids provided herein (e.g., time, direction, velocity, etc.). The gate may be used as a one-way gate or a multi-way gate, such as a two-way gate, a three-way gate, a four-way gate, etc.

[0174] In some cases, the temperature control unit can achieve temperature condensation via thermoelectric temperature regulation. Thermoelectric temperature regulation (e.g., heating and / or cooling) can be achieved using an electric system (e.g., via a thermoelectric motor). A thermoelectric motor can be configured to convert electrical energy into heat flux (or temperature difference), or to convert heat flux into electrical energy. Thermoelectric motors can be solid-state devices. In some examples, the temperature control unit can be a thermoelectric cooler, a thermoelectric heat pump, and / or a Peltier device.

[0175] Any of the systems and methods disclosed herein can be processed or executed in real time (e.g., automatically). The terms "real time" or "real-time," used interchangeably herein, generally refer to an event (e.g., operation, process, method, technique, calculation, analysis, optimization, etc.) performed using recently acquired (e.g., collected or received) data. Examples of events may include, but are not limited to, receiving data from a data source (e.g., sensors, databases, etc.), analyzing data, determining conclusions or hypotheses based on data, sending instructions to a device (e.g., a temperature control unit), etc. In some cases, real-time events may be executed almost immediately or over a sufficiently short time span, such as at least 0.0001 ms, 0.0005 ms, 0.001 ms, 0.005 ms, 0.01 ms, 0.05 ms, 0.1 ms, 0.5 ms, 1 ms, 5 ms, 0.01 s, 0.05 s, 0.1 s, 0.5 s, 1 s, or longer. In some cases, real-time events can be executed almost immediately or within a sufficiently short time span, such as within 1 second, 0.5 seconds, 0.1 seconds, 0.05 seconds, 0.01 seconds, 5 ms, 1 ms, 0.5 ms, 0.1 ms, 0.05 ms, 0.01 ms, 0.005 ms, 0.001 ms, 0.0005 ms, 0.0001 ms, or less.

[0176] Other features of furniture articles such as bed devices can be found in, for example, U.S. Patent Application No. 14 / 732,608 (“Methods and systems for gathering human biological signals and controlling a bed device”), U.S. Patent Application No. 14 / 732,624 (“Methods and systems for gathering and analyzing human biological signals”), U.S. Patent Application No. 15 / 178,124 (“Bed device system and methods”), Patent Cooperation Treaty Patent Application No. PCT / US2016 / 031054 (“An apparatus and methods for heating or cooling a bed based on human biological signals”), Patent Cooperation Treaty Patent Application No. PCT / US2016 / 030594 (“Vibrating alarm system and operating methods”), and Patent Cooperation Treaty Patent Application No. The invention is described in PCT / US2019 / 014217 (“Sleep pod”) and Patent Cooperation Treaty Patent Application No. PCT / US2019 / 064056 (“Systems and methods for regulating a temperature of an article offurniture”), each of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

[0177] In some embodiments, the temperature of the system, including the bed assembly described herein, may fluctuate. The temperature may fluctuate based on one or more biosignals from the user. In some embodiments, the temperature of the bed assembly and / or a portion thereof may fluctuate at least about 0°C, at least about 1°C, at least about 2°C, at least about 3°C, at least about 4°C, at least about 5°C, at least about 6°C, at least about 7°C, at least about 8°C, at least about 9°C, at least about 10°C, at least about 11°C, at least about 12°C, at least about 13°C, at least about 14°C, at least about 15°C, at least about 16°C, at least about 17°C, at least about 18°C, at least about 19°C, at least about 20°C, at least about 21°C, at least about 22°C, at least about 23°C, at least about 24°C, at least about 25°C, at least about 26°C, at least about 27°C, at least about 28°C, at least about 29°C, at least about 30°C, or above about 30°C. In some embodiments, the temperature of the bed assembly and / or a portion thereof may fluctuate to a maximum of about 30°C, a maximum of about 29°C, a maximum of about 28°C, a maximum of about 27°C, a maximum of about 26°C, a maximum of about 25°C, a maximum of about 24°C, a maximum of about 23°C, a maximum of about 22°C, a maximum of about 21°C, a maximum of about 20°C, a maximum of about 19°C, a maximum of about 18°C, a maximum of about 17°C, a maximum of about 16°C, a maximum of about 15°C, a maximum of about 14°C, a maximum of about 13°C, a maximum of about 12°C, a maximum of about 11°C, a maximum of about 10°C, a maximum of about 9°C, a maximum of about 8°C, a maximum of about 7°C, a maximum of about 6°C, a maximum of about 5°C, a maximum of about 4°C, a maximum of about 3°C, a maximum of about 2°C, a maximum of about 1°C, or below about 1°C.

[0178] In some embodiments, the temperature of the bed assembly and / or a portion thereof can fluctuate from about 1°C to about 10°C. In some embodiments, the temperature of the bed assembly and / or a portion thereof can fluctuate from about 1°C to about 2°C, about 1°C to about 3°C, about 1°C to about 4°C, about 1°C to about 5°C, about 1°C to about 6°C, about 1°C to about 7°C, about 1°C to about 8°C, about 1°C to about 9°C, about 1°C to about 10°C, about 2°C to about 3°C, about 2°C to about 4°C, about 2°C to about 5°C, about 2°C to about 6°C, about 2°C to about 7°C, about 2°C to about 8°C, about 2°C to about 9°C, about 2°C to about 10°C, about 3°C ​​to about 4°C, about 3°C ​​to about 5°C, about 3°C ​​to about 6°C, about 3°C ​​to about 7°C, about 3 ...10°C, about 3°C ​​to about 10°C, about 3°C ​​to about 10°C, about 3°C ​​to about 10°C, about 3°C ​​to about 10°C, about 3°C ​​to about 10°C, about 3°C ​​to about 10°C, about 3°C ​​to about 10°C, about 3°C ​​to about 10°C The temperature can fluctuate from about 10°C to about 8°C, from about 3°C ​​to about 9°C, from about 3°C ​​to about 10°C, from about 4°C to about 5°C, from about 4°C to about 6°C, from about 4°C to about 7°C, from about 4°C to about 8°C, from about 4°C to about 9°C, from about 4°C to about 10°C, from about 5°C to about 6°C, from about 5°C to about 7°C, from about 5°C to about 8°C, from about 5°C to about 9°C, from about 5°C to about 10°C, from about 6°C to about 7°C, from about 6°C to about 8°C, from about 6°C to about 9°C, from about 6°C to about 10°C, or from about 9°C to about 10°C. In some embodiments, the temperature of the bed assembly and / or a portion of the bed assembly can fluctuate from about 10°C to about 40°C. In some embodiments, the temperature of the bed assembly and / or a portion thereof may fluctuate from about 10°C to about 11°C, about 10°C to about 12°C, about 10°C to about 13°C, about 10°C to about 14°C, about 10°C to about 15°C, about 10°C to about 20°C, about 10°C to about 25°C, about 10°C to about 30°C, about 10°C to about 35°C, about 10°C to about 40°C, about 11°C to about 12°C, about 11°C to about 13°C, about 11°C to about 14°C, about 11°C to about 15°C, about 11°C to about 20°C, or about 11°C to about 25°C.℃, about 11℃ to about 30℃, about 11℃ to about 35℃, about 11℃ to about 40℃, about 12℃ to about 13℃, about 12℃ to about 14℃, about 12℃ to about 15℃, about 12℃ to about 20℃, about 12℃ to about 25℃, about 12℃ to about 30℃, about 12℃ to about 35℃, about 12℃ to about 40℃, about 13℃ to about 14℃, about 13℃ to about 15℃, about 13℃ to about 20℃, about 13℃ to about 25℃, about 13℃ to about 30℃, about 13℃ to about 35℃, about 13℃ to about 40℃, about 14℃ to about 15℃, about 14℃ to about The temperature ranges from approximately 20°C to approximately 25°C, from approximately 14°C to approximately 30°C, from approximately 14°C to approximately 35°C, from approximately 14°C to approximately 40°C, from approximately 15°C to approximately 20°C, from approximately 15°C to approximately 25°C, from approximately 15°C to approximately 30°C, from approximately 15°C to approximately 35°C, from approximately 15°C to approximately 40°C, from approximately 20°C to approximately 25°C, from approximately 20°C to approximately 30°C, from approximately 20°C to approximately 35°C, from approximately 20°C to approximately 40°C, or from approximately 35°C to approximately 40°C.

[0179] In some implementations, the temperature control unit may be part of a furniture article (e.g., part of a bed assembly, such as a mattress, mattress protector, pillow, or blanket) (e.g., located within or inside the furniture article). For example, the temperature control unit may be located adjacent to or below multiple channels.

[0180] In some implementations, the temperature control device being located adjacent to multiple channels may include the temperature control device being separated from the multiple channels by up to about 10 cm, up to about 9 cm, up to about 8 cm, up to about 7 cm, up to about 6 cm, up to about 5 cm, up to about 4 cm, up to about 3 cm, up to about 2 cm, up to about 1 cm, or less than about 1 cm.

[0181] In some embodiments, the system may include a sensor unit configured to detect one or more sensing data (e.g., one or more biosignals or their absence) associated with one or more users of the system (e.g., furniture articles including the system). The sensor unit may include a single sensor or multiple identical or different sensors. The sensor unit may be disposed on the top surface of a support member. The sensor unit may be disposed above a channel placed within a recess in the support member. Alternatively or additionally, the sensor unit or additional sensor units may be disposed inside the support member or below the bottom surface of the support member. In some cases, a first sensor unit including a first-type sensor (e.g., a capacitive sensor and / or a temperature sensor) for detecting a first type of sensing data may be disposed on the top surface of the support member, while a second sensor unit including a second-type sensor (e.g., a pressure sensor, such as a piezoelectric sensor) for detecting a second type of sensing data may be disposed below the bottom surface of the support member. For example, a highly sensitive sensor (e.g., a capacitive sensor) may be disposed on the top surface of the support member, while a bulky sensor (e.g., a pressure sensor, such as a piezoelectric sensor) may be disposed below the bottom surface of the support member, for example, to reduce user discomfort during use of the system provided herein.

[0182] In some embodiments, the sensor unit (e.g., disposed on top of a support member) may be a flexible sensor unit. The sensor unit may comprise a flexible material (e.g., a polymer material) and / or may be formed into a shape / geometry (e.g., a serpentine shape) to allow for a degree of mechanical flexibility. Examples of this material may include conductive fabric (e.g., fabric coated with a conductive metal layer (such as silver, copper, or nickel), flexible printed circuit board assembly (PCBA), etc. The PCBA may comprise a polymer substrate, such as a polyamide substrate.

[0183] Figure 1An isometric view of an example system 100 of this disclosure is schematically shown. System 100 may be configured as part of a furniture article such as a bed. System 100 may include multiple channels (e.g., TPE pipes) 110 for allowing the flow of a temperature-regulated fluid (e.g., a liquid). The system may include a first junction 120 fluidly coupled to a fluid source via an inlet port 122. The first junction 120 is also fluidly coupled to the channel 110 via an outlet port 124 to guide fluid from the fluid source to the channel 110. The other end of the channel is fluidly coupled to a second junction 130 via an inlet port 134. The second junction 130 is then fluidly coupled to (i) the fluid source and / or (ii) the first junction 120 to facilitate additional or continuous flow of fluid throughout the channel. System 100 may include a support member (e.g., foam) 140 including multiple grooves 142. Multiple channels 110 may be laid in multiple recesses 142 of the support member 140 such that the multiple channels 110 do not protrude beyond the plane of the top surface of the support member 140. The system may further include one or more sensor units (e.g., one or more sensor layers, such as sensor strips) 150, which include one or more sensors. The sensor units 150 may be disposed above the top surface of the support member 140 and above the recesses 142 of the support member 140.

[0184] For example, multiple channels 110 may be laid into multiple grooves 142 of the support member 140 such that the multiple channels protrude beyond the plane of the top surface of the support member by a maximum of about 50 cm, a maximum of about 40 cm, a maximum of about 30 cm, a maximum of about 20 cm, a maximum of about 10 cm, a maximum of about 9 cm, a maximum of about 8 cm, a maximum of about 7 cm, a maximum of about 6 cm, a maximum of about 5 cm, a maximum of about 4 cm, a maximum of about 3 cm, a maximum of about 2 cm, a maximum of about 1 cm, or less than about 1 cm. The multiple channels 110 may be laid into multiple grooves 142 of the support member 140 such that the amount by which the multiple channels protrude beyond the plane of the top surface of the support member is from about 1 cm to about 20 cm.Multiple channels 110 can be laid into multiple grooves 142 of the support member 140 such that the multiple channels protrude beyond the plane of the top surface of the support member by an amount of approximately 1 cm to approximately 2 cm, approximately 1 cm to approximately 3 cm, approximately 1 cm to approximately 4 cm, approximately 1 cm to approximately 5 cm, approximately 1 cm to approximately 6 cm, approximately 1 cm to approximately 7 cm, approximately 1 cm to approximately 8 cm, approximately 1 cm to approximately 9 cm, approximately 1 cm to approximately 10 cm, approximately 1 cm to approximately 15 cm, approximately 1 cm to approximately 20 cm, approximately 2 cm to approximately 3 cm, approximately 2 cm to approximately 4 cm, approximately 2 cm to approximately 5 cm, approximately 2 cm to approximately 6 cm, approximately 2 cm to approximately 7 cm, approximately 2 cm to approximately 8 cm, approximately 2 cm to approximately 9 cm, approximately 2 cm to approximately 10 cm, approximately 2 cm to approximately 15 cm, approximately 2 cm to approximately 20 cm, approximately 3 cm to approximately 4 cm, approximately 3 cm to approximately 5 cm, approximately 3 cm to approximately 6 cm, approximately 3 cm to approximately 7 cm, approximately 3 cm to approximately 8 cm, approximately 3 cm to approximately 9 cm, approximately 3 cm to approximately 10 cm. cm, about 3cm to about 15cm, about 3cm to about 20cm, about 4cm to about 5cm, about 4cm to about 6cm, about 4cm to about 7cm, about 4cm to about 8cm, about 4cm to about 9cm, about 4cm to about 10cm, about 4cm to about 15cm, about 4cm to about 20cm, about 5cm to about 6cm, about 5cm to about 7cm, about 5cm to about 8cm, about 5cm to about 9cm, about 5cm to about 10cm, about 5cm to about 15cm, about 5cm to about 20cm, about 6cm to about 7cm, about 6cm to about 8cm, about 6cm to about 9cm, about 6cm to about 10cm, about 6cm to about 15cm, about 6cm to about 20cm, about 7cm to about 8cm, about 7cm to about 9cm, about 7cm to about 10cm, about 7cm to about 15cm, about 7cm to about 20cm, about 8cm to about 9cm, about 8cm to about 10cm, about 8cm to about 15cm, about 8cm to about 20cm, about 9 ...20cm, about 9cm to about cm to about 10 cm, about 9 cm to about 15 cm, about 9 cm to about 20 cm, about 10 cm to about 15 cm, about 10 cm to about 20 cm, or about 15 cm to about 20 cm.

[0185] Figure 7 An example of sensor 150 is shown schematically. The sensor may be a flexible sensor with a serpentine shape. The sensor may include a top conductive layer 710 (e.g., a top copper layer) and a bottom conductive layer 720 (e.g., a bottom copper layer).

[0186] Figure 8 It schematically shows, as Figure 1 The example system 100 is shown in top view. Figure 8 As shown, three flexible serpentine sensors 150a, 150b, and 150c may be disposed on top of support member 140, and sensors 150a, 150b, and 150c may be electrically and / or digitally connected to each other via couplings 810a and 810b. Couplings 810a and 810b may each include a printed circuit board (PCB) that digitally communicates with an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) and / or a processor (e.g., via wired or wireless communication, such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth) capable of processing (e.g., processing, analyzing, etc.) sensing data from sensors 150a, 150b, and 150c and / or from one or more additional sensors (e.g., temperature sensors, piezoelectric sensors, etc.) within the PCB. For example, the PCB may include a temperature sensor to detect sensing data indicating (i) the temperature of the system adjacent to the temperature sensor or (ii) the temperature of a user adjacent to the temperature sensor or on top of the temperature sensor. One or both of the joints 810a and 810b may be located below, inside or on top of the support member 140.

[0187] Figure 2 It schematically shows, as Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the support member (e.g., foam) of the example system 100 shown. Figure 2 As shown, the support member 140 includes a plurality of recesses 142 for each receiving or substantially accommodating a channel (e.g., a tube). Figure 3 The channel 110 is schematically shown nested inside each of the recesses 142 (and thus inside the support member 140) without protruding beyond the top surface of the support member 140.

[0188] In some embodiments, the first portion (e.g., the inner region) of the support member has a channel embedded in a groove (e.g., such as...). Figure 1 The inner region (indicated by arrow 170) may have a thickness related to the thickness of the channel. For example, the channel may have a substantially constant thickness along its length (e.g., along the length of fluid flow inside the channel), and therefore, the first portion of the support member having a channel embedded in the groove may have a support member thickness substantially the same along the length of the groove.

[0189] In some embodiments, a second portion (e.g., an outer region or a region near the edge) of the support member, which is an additional component (other than the channels) having a fluid system, may exhibit different properties (e.g., thickness and / or stiffness) than the first portion (e.g., the inner region) of the support member. For example, the second portion of the support member may be as follows: Figure 1 The outer area indicated by arrow 180 in the diagram. Furthermore, as... Figure 1 As shown, non-limiting examples of additional components for the fluid system may include a first joint 120, an inlet port 122, an outlet port 124, or any other channel directly connected to or in fluid communication with a fluid source disposed outside the support member. In some cases, the additional components of the fluid system may be thicker and / or more rigid than the channels, and therefore, a second portion of the support member configured to include, cover, or be adjacent to the additional components of the fluid system may be thicker and / or more rigid than a first portion of the support member configured to include only the channels, to substantially “hide” the difference in thickness and / or rigidity from the user when the user is on top of the system. In some cases, the support member may be positioned along a direction from the inner portion toward the outer portion (e.g., as shown in the diagram). Figure 1 The direction indicated by arrow 180 in the figure shows a gradual difference in thickness and / or stiffness (e.g., an increase).

[0190] In some implementations, the thickness and / or stiffness of the support member may be substantially uniform across its dimensions (e.g., length, width).

[0191] In some embodiments, the average thickness and / or stiffness of the second (or outer / edge) portion of the support member may be at least or at most about 1%, at least or at most about 2%, at least or at most about 5%, at least or at most about 10%, at least or at most about 15%, at least or at most about 20%, at least or at most about 25%, at least or at most about 30%, at least or at most about 40%, at least or at most about 50%, at least or at most about 60%, at least or at most about 70%, at least or at most about 80%, at least or at most about 90%, at least or at most about 100%, at least or at most about 120%, at least or at most about 150%, at least or at most about 200%, at least or at most about 250%, at least or at most about 300%, at least or at most about 400%, or at least or at most about 500% greater than the average thickness and / or stiffness of the first (or inner) portion of the support member.

[0192] In some embodiments, the increased stiffness of the second (or outer / edge) portion can be achieved by having a higher density of the material constituting the support member (e.g., foam). The average density of the second (or outer / edge) portion of the support member may be at least or at most about 1%, at least or at most about 2%, at least or at most about 5%, at least or at most about 10%, at least or at most about 15%, at least or at most about 20%, at least or at most about 25%, at least or at most about 30%, at least or at most about 40%, at least or at most about 50%, at least or at most about 60%, at least or at most about 70%, at least or at most about 80%, at least or at most about 90%, at least or at most about 100%, at least or at most about 120%, at least or at most about 150%, at least or at most about 200%, at least or at most about 250%, at least or at most about 300%, at least or at most about 400%, or at least or at most about 500% greater than the average density of the first (or inner) portion of the support member.

[0193] In some implementations, changes in the properties of the supporting member (e.g., thickness, stiffness, density, etc.) can be sudden or gradual. For example, gradual changes in properties (e.g., such as...) Figure 1 As shown, measured along the direction of arrow 180 (in length), the following values ​​per unit length (e.g., millimeters or centimeters) are at least or at most about 1%, at least or at most about 2%, at least or at most about 3%, at least or at most about 4%, at least or at most about 5%, at least or at most about 6%, at least or at most about 7%, at least or at most about 8%, at least or at most about 9%, at least or at most about 10%, at least or at most about 11%, at least or at most about 12%. %, at least or at most about 13% per unit length, at least or at most about 14% per unit length, at least or at most about 15% per unit length, at least or at most about 20% per unit length, at least or at most about 25% per unit length, at least or at most about 30% per unit length, at least or at most about 40% per unit length, at least or at most about 50% per unit length, at least or at most about 60% per unit length, at least or at most about 70% per unit length, at least or at most about 80% per unit length, at least or at most about 90% per unit length, or at least or at most about 100% per unit length.

[0194] Figure 4 A semi-transparent isometric view of example system 100 is shown, which includes, among other components, such as Figure 1 The components shown. Figure 5A cross-sectional side view of the example system 100 is schematically shown to illustrate that the thickness of the support member 140 increases along a direction from the interior portion of the support member 140 toward the edge portion, indicated by arrow 180.

[0195] In some embodiments, the stiffness of the second portion (e.g., the outer or edge region) of the support member can be altered at least by placing an additional layer of the support member adjacent to (e.g., above or below) the second portion of the support member. The support member may include a first layer continuous between the first portion (e.g., the inner portion) and the second portion, and the support member may include a second layer adjacent to the first layer. The first and second layers may have the same or different materials, dimensions (e.g., thickness, length, etc.), and / or properties (e.g., stiffness, density, etc.). For example, as... Figure 6 As shown, the support member may include a first layer 140 disposed on top of (e.g., covering over) a second layer 600, which serves as a reinforcing layer to increase the overall stiffness or rigidity of the support member toward edges where other thicker or larger components of the fluid system are located. The second layer of the support member may exhibit characteristics along, for example... Figure 6 Variations in dimensions (e.g., thickness) and / or properties (e.g., stiffness, density, etc.) in the direction indicated by arrow 180, as described herein in the context of support members.

[0196] In some implementations, the average thickness of the first layer of the support member (e.g., the average thickness of the edge region of the first layer) may be less than, equal to or greater than the average thickness of the second layer of the support member. A first layer may be disposed on top of a second layer, and the average thickness of the first layer may differ from the average thickness of the second layer by (e.g., greater than or less than) at least or at most about 1%, at least or at most about 2%, at least or at most about 3%, at least or at most about 4%, at least or at most about 5%, at least or at most about 6%, at least or at most about 7%, at least or at most about 8%, at least or at most about 9%, at least or at most about 10%, at least or at most about 15%, at least or at most about 20%, at least or at most about 25%, at least or at most about 30%, at least or at most about 35%, at least or at most about 40%, at least or at most about 45%, at least or at most about 50%, at least or at most about 60%, at least or at most about 70%, at least or at most about 80%, at least or at most about 90%, at least or at most about 95%, or at least or at most about 100%. For example, the average thickness of the edge portion of the first layer may be greater than the average thickness of the second layer, for example, greater than about 20% to about 50%.

[0197] In some implementations, the average properties (e.g., stiffness, density, etc.) of the first layer of the support member (e.g., the average thickness of the edge region of the first layer) may be less than, equal to, or greater than the average properties of the second layer of the support member. The first layer may be disposed on top of the second layer, and the average properties of the first layer may differ from the average properties of the second layer by (e.g., greater than or less than) at least or at most about 1%, at least or at most about 2%, at least or at most about 3%, at least or at most about 4%, at least or at most about 5%, at least or at most about 6%, at least or at most about 7%, at least or at most about 8%, at least or at most about 9%, at least or at most about 10%, at least or at most about 15%, at least or at most about 20%, at least or at most about 25%, at least or at most about 30%, at least or at most about 35%, at least or at most about 40%, at least or at most about 45%, at least or at most about 50%, at least or at most about 60%, at least or at most about 70%, at least or at most about 80%, at least or at most about 90%, at least or at most about 95%, or at least or at most about 100%. For example, the average density of the second layer may be greater than the average density of the edge portion of the first layer, for example, at least about 75%.

[0198] In some embodiments, the thickness of the support member (e.g., the first or second layer provided herein) may be at least or at most about 1 mm, at least or at most about 2 mm, at least or at most about 3 mm, at least or at most about 4 mm, at least or at most about 5 mm, at least or at most about 6 mm, at least or at most about 7 mm, at least or at most about 8 mm, at least or at most about 9 mm, at least or at most about 10 mm, at least or at most about 11 mm, at least or at most about 12 mm, at least or at most about 13 mm, at least or at most about 14 mm, at least or at most about 15 mm, at least or at most about 16 mm. At least or at most about 17 mm, at least or at most about 18 mm, at least or at most about 19 mm, at least or at most about 20 mm, at least or at most about 21 mm, at least or at most about 21 mm, at least or at most about 23 mm, at least or at most about 24 mm, at least or at most about 25 mm, at least or at most about 26 mm, at least or at most about 27 mm, at least or at most about 28 mm, at least or at most about 29 mm, at least or at most about 30 mm, at least or at most about 35 mm, at least or at most about 40 mm, at least or at most about 45 mm, or at least or at most about 50 mm.

[0199] In some embodiments, the material density of the support member (e.g., the first or second layer provided herein) may be at least or at most about 5 kg / m³, at least or at most about 10 kg / m³, at least or at most about 15 kg / m³, at least or at most about 20 kg / m³, at least or at most about 25 kg / m³, at least or at most about 30 kg / m³, at least or at most about 35 kg / m³, at least or at most about 40 kg / m³, at least or at most about 45 kg / m³, at least or at most about 50 kg / m³, at least or at most about 60 kg / m³, at least or at most about 70 kg / m³, at least or at most about 80 kg / m³, at least or at most about 90 kg / m³, or at least or at most about 100 kg / m³. For example, the material density of the supporting component (e.g., polyurethane foam) may be between about 10 kg / m³ and about 40 kg / m³, about 20 kg / m³ and about 30 kg / m³, or about 23 kg / m³ and about 28 kg / m³.

[0200] In some embodiments, the stiffness of the support member (e.g., the first or second layer provided herein) is measured using the indentation load deflection (ILD) method or the indentation force deflection (IFD) method. In some embodiments, the indentation load deflection (ILD) can be a measure of hardness defined in an ISO standard (e.g., ISO 2439). In some embodiments, the ILD can be a measure of hardness defined in an ASTM standard (e.g., ASTM D3574 B1). In some cases, the standard defines the ILD as the force required to compress the foam to a specified percentage of its original thickness using a fifth-sequence-inch circular plate. In some implementations, the 20% compression ILD of the support member (e.g., the first or second layer provided herein) may be at least or at most about 5 pounds, at least or at most about 10 pounds, at least or at most about 15 pounds, at least or at most about 20 pounds, at least or at most about 25 pounds, at least or at most about 30 pounds, at least or at most about 35 pounds, at least or at most about 40 pounds, at least or at most about 45 pounds, or at least or at most about 50 pounds. In some implementations, the 25% compression ILD of the support member (e.g., the first or second layer provided herein) may be at least or at most about 5 pounds, at least or at most about 10 pounds, at least or at most about 15 pounds, at least or at most about 20 pounds, at least or at most about 25 pounds, at least or at most about 30 pounds, at least or at most about 35 pounds, at least or at most about 40 pounds, at least or at most about 45 pounds, or at least or at most about 50 pounds. In some implementations, the 30% compression ILD of the support member (e.g., the first or second layer provided herein) may be at least or at most about 5 pounds, at least or at most about 10 pounds, at least or at most about 15 pounds, at least or at most about 20 pounds, at least or at most about 25 pounds, at least or at most about 30 pounds, at least or at most about 35 pounds, at least or at most about 40 pounds, at least or at most about 45 pounds, or at least or at most about 50 pounds. In some implementations, the 35% compression ILD of the support member (e.g., the first or second layer provided herein) may be at least or at most about 5 pounds, at least or at most about 10 pounds, at least or at most about 15 pounds, at least or at most about 20 pounds, at least or at most about 25 pounds, at least or at most about 30 pounds, at least or at most about 35 pounds, at least or at most about 40 pounds, at least or at most about 45 pounds, or at least or at most about 50 pounds. In some implementations, the 40% compression ILD of the support member (e.g., the first or second layer provided herein) may be at least or at most about 5 pounds, at least or at most about 10 pounds, at least or at most about 15 pounds, at least or at most about 20 pounds, at least or at most about 25 pounds, at least or at most about 30 pounds, at least or at most about 35 pounds, at least or at most about 40 pounds, at least or at most about 45 pounds, or at least or at most about 50 pounds.In some implementations, the 45% compression ILD of the support member (e.g., the first or second layer provided herein) may be at least or at most about 5 pounds, at least or at most about 10 pounds, at least or at most about 15 pounds, at least or at most about 20 pounds, at least or at most about 25 pounds, at least or at most about 30 pounds, at least or at most about 35 pounds, at least or at most about 40 pounds, at least or at most about 45 pounds, or at least or at most about 50 pounds. In some implementations, the 50% compression ILD of the support member (e.g., the first or second layer provided herein) may be at least or at most about 5 pounds, at least or at most about 10 pounds, at least or at most about 15 pounds, at least or at most about 20 pounds, at least or at most about 25 pounds, at least or at most about 30 pounds, at least or at most about 35 pounds, at least or at most about 40 pounds, at least or at most about 45 pounds, or at least or at most about 50 pounds. In some implementations, the 55% compression ILD of the support member (e.g., the first or second layer provided herein) may be at least or at most about 5 pounds, at least or at most about 10 pounds, at least or at most about 15 pounds, at least or at most about 20 pounds, at least or at most about 25 pounds, at least or at most about 30 pounds, at least or at most about 35 pounds, at least or at most about 40 pounds, at least or at most about 45 pounds, or at least or at most about 50 pounds. In some implementations, the 60% compression ILD of the support member (e.g., the first or second layer provided herein) may be at least or at most about 5 pounds, at least or at most about 10 pounds, at least or at most about 15 pounds, at least or at most about 20 pounds, at least or at most about 25 pounds, at least or at most about 30 pounds, at least or at most about 35 pounds, at least or at most about 40 pounds, at least or at most about 45 pounds, or at least or at most about 50 pounds. In some implementations, the 65% compression ILD of the support member (e.g., the first or second layer provided herein) may be at least or at most about 5 pounds, at least or at most about 10 pounds, at least or at most about 15 pounds, at least or at most about 20 pounds, at least or at most about 25 pounds, at least or at most about 30 pounds, at least or at most about 35 pounds, at least or at most about 40 pounds, at least or at most about 45 pounds, or at least or at most about 50 pounds. In some implementations, the 70% compression ILD of the support member (e.g., the first or second layer provided herein) may be at least or at most about 5 pounds, at least or at most about 10 pounds, at least or at most about 15 pounds, at least or at most about 20 pounds, at least or at most about 25 pounds, at least or at most about 30 pounds, at least or at most about 35 pounds, at least or at most about 40 pounds, at least or at most about 45 pounds, or at least or at most about 50 pounds.In some implementations, the 75% compression ILD of the support member (e.g., the first or second layer provided herein) may be at least or at most about 5 psi, at least or at most about 10 psi, at least or at most about 15 psi, at least or at most about 20 psi, at least or at most about 25 psi, at least or at most about 30 psi, at least or at most about 35 psi, at least or at most about 40 psi, at least or at most about 45 psi, or at least or at most about 50 psi. For example, the stiffness range of the support member (e.g., polyurethane foam) may be between about 10 psi and about 35 psi, between about 15 psi and about 30 psi, or between about 20 psi and about 25 psi.

[0201] For example, such as Figure 6 As illustrated, the outer portion of the support member may include (i) a first top layer 140 having a thickness between about 10 mm and 14 mm and a material density of about 28 kg / m³; and (ii) a second bottom "reinforcing" layer having a thickness of about 6 mm and a material density of about 50 kg / m³.

[0202] In some embodiments, the support member may not and does not need to exhibit any variation in its dimensions (e.g., thickness) and / or properties (e.g., stiffness, density, etc.) along the direction from the interior portion of the support member toward the exterior portion (e.g., the edge). In some embodiments, the first and / or second layers of the support member may not and do not need to exhibit any variation in their dimensions (e.g., thickness) and / or properties (e.g., stiffness, density, etc.) along the direction from the interior portion of the first and / or second layers of the support member toward the exterior portion (e.g., the edge).

[0203] In some embodiments, a pattern (e.g., one or more grooves) can be created in the support member (e.g., foam) by removing (e.g., cutting away) one or more portions of the unpatterned support member to produce a support member with such a textured pattern. The pattern can be two-dimensional or three-dimensional, such as one or more grooves as provided herein. For example, the unpatterned support member can be a layer of foam with a substantially flat top surface.

[0204] In some embodiments, patterned support members can be produced via a rotary roll-cutting process. The patterned support member may include a foam material (910). Unpatterned support members can be guided through two circular rollers (920a and 920b) having complementary patterns (e.g., corresponding to a desired pattern for the support member), while the circular rollers (920a and 920b) roll along their rolling axes (e.g., a radial direction perpendicular to the circular surface). Subsequently, or substantially simultaneously, portions of the unpatterned support member, partially compressed and deformed by the circular rollers, are pushed past a divider (930). In some embodiments, the divider may be a flat blade. The divider can cut the unpatterned support member into two patterned halves. At least one of the two halves can be used as a patterned support member as provided herein. In this case, the divider remains substantially stationary while the unpatterned support member moves past the divider. Figure 9 The rotary roll cutting process described herein is illustrated schematically.

[0205] In some implementations, the desired pattern on the support member (e.g., a pattern of one or more grooves) may not be a uniform and / or repeating pattern, and a rotary cutting process using a patterning roller may not be able to produce such a non-uniform and / or repeating pattern on the support member. Therefore, a patterned support member can be produced via a non-rotational cutting process. To create a pattern in the support member (e.g., cutting one or more grooves), two substantially flat dies can be produced, comprising a first die with the desired pattern (e.g., shape) and a second die with a negative image of the desired pattern. A patternless support member can be clamped between the first and second dies and then compressed between the two dies to deform the patternless support member according to the patterns of the two dies. Subsequently, the compressed patternless support member and a blade can be moved relative to each other to allow the blade to cut through the compressed patternless support member, thereby producing a patterned support member. During the relative movement between the compressed patternless support member and the blade, the moving element can be the compressed patternless support member, the blade, or both. In this process, the die is substantially flat, for example, not a circular roller capable of rotating about its rolling axis. Figure 10 The non-rotational roll cutting process described herein is illustrated schematically. Figure 11 The illustration shows how to use such Figure 10 Examples of two dies for a non-rotational roll cutting process are shown.

[0206] The non-rotational cutting process may include a first process (1010). The first process (1010) may include a top mold (1050a) and / or a bottom mold (1050b). Foam (1060) may be placed onto the bottom mold (1050b). The bottom mold (1050b) may include one or more grooves (e.g., 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or more grooves). A blade (1070) may be located outside the top and bottom molds. In a second process (1020), the top mold (1050a) may be lowered (e.g., reduced) onto the foam (1060). The top mold (1050a) may compress the foam (1060) into the grooves. In a third process (1030), the blade (1070) may move through the foam (1060) and cut the foam. The blade (1070) may travel along the axis of the bottom mold (1050b) to cut the foam (1060). In the fourth process (1040), tools including a top mold (1050a) and / or a bottom mold (1050b) can be opened. Once the blade (1070) has passed through the foam (1060), the tools can be opened. Once the tools are opened, the foam (1060) can expand to provide expanded foam. Grooves cut into the foam can be exposed. In some embodiments, after the first process (1010), the second process (1020), the third process (1030), the fourth process (1040), or any combination thereof, the foam (1060) may include at least about 1 groove, at least about 2 grooves, at least about 3 grooves, at least about 4 grooves, at least about 5 grooves, at least about 10 grooves, or more than about 10 grooves. Figure 11 Separate top mold (1050a) and bottom mold (1050b) are shown. Grooves (1100) are shown in the foam of the support member. These grooves can be of a desired pattern.

[0207] In some embodiments, during the non-rotational roll-cutting process, the compressive force applied to the unpatterned support member via one or both of the top and bottom dies can be at least or at most about 100 pounds, at least or at most about 200 pounds, at least or at most about 300 pounds, at least or at most about 400 pounds, at least or at most about 500 pounds, at least or at most about 600 pounds, at least or at most about 700 pounds, at least or at most about 800 lbs, at least or at most about 900 lbs, at least or at most about 1,000 lbs, at least or at most about 1,200 lbs, at least or at most about 1,500 lbs, at least or at most about 2,000 lbs, at least or at most about 2,500 lbs, at least or at most about 3,000 lbs, at least or at most about 4,000 lbs, at least or at most about 5,000 lbs, or at least or at most about 10,000 lbs.

[0208] In some embodiments, the patternless support member can be lubricated with a lubricant during the non-rotational coiling process. The lubricant can be applied to the patternless support member (e.g., applied to the top and / or bottom surfaces) before, during, or after compression between the top and bottom dies. The lubricant can also be applied to the patternless support member before, during, or after blade cutting. Non-limiting examples of lubricants may include mineral oils (e.g., hydrocarbon-based oils, such as fossil fuel-based oils), synthetic oils (e.g., hydrogenated polyolefins, polyalkylene glycols, esters, silicones, fluorocarbons), and vegetable oils (e.g., seed oils).

[0209] In some embodiments, the lubricant may comprise a single type of oil or multiple different oils (e.g., mineral oils and synthetic oils, such as silicone oils). In some embodiments, the lubricant may be a mixture comprising oils (e.g., synthetic oils, such as silicone oils) and non-oil solvents (e.g., organic solvents). Non-limiting examples of organic solvents may include ethanol, methanol, ethers (e.g., diethyl ether), chloroform, alcohols, and acetone. For example, a mixed lubricant may comprise synthetic oils (e.g., silicone oils) and organic solvents (e.g., ethers). In some cases, the presence of organic solvents may promote the evaporation of at least a portion of the lubricant, thereby reducing or preventing interference with any subsequent manufacturing processes of the patterned support member due to excess residual lubricant. For mixed lubricants containing oil and organic solvents, the ratio between oil and organic solvent (e.g., volume ratio, weight ratio, etc.) can be at least or at most about 100:1, at least or at most about 95:1, at least or at most about 90:1, at least or at most about 85:1, at least or at most about 80:1, at least or at most about 75:1, at least or at most about 70:1, at least or at most about 65:1, at least or at most about 60:1, at least or at most about 55:1, at least or at most about 50:1, at least or at most about 45:1, at least or at most about 40:1, at least or at most about 35:1, at least or at most about 30:1, at least or at most about 25:1, at least or at most about 20:1, at least or at most about 15:1, at least or at most about 10:1, at least or at most about 9:1, at least or at most about 8:1, at least or at most about 7:1, at least or at most about 6:1, at least or at most about 5:1, at least or at most about 4:1, at least or at most about 3: 1. At least or at most about 2:1, at least or at most about 1:1, at least or at most about 1:2, at least or at most about 1:2, at least or at most about 1:3, at least or at most about 1:4, at least or at most about 1:5, at least or at most about 1:6, at least or at most about 1:7, at least or at most about 1:8, at least or at most about 1:9, at least or at most about 1:10, at least or at most about 1:15, at least or at most about 1:20, at least or at most about 1:25, at least or at most Approximately 1:30, at least or at most approximately 1:35, at least or at most approximately 1:40, at least or at most approximately 1:45, at least or at most approximately 1:50, at least or at most approximately 1:55, at least or at most approximately 1:60, at least or at most approximately 1:65, at least or at most approximately 1:70, at least or at most approximately 1:75, at least or at most approximately 1:80, at least or at most approximately 1:85, at least or at most approximately 1:90, at least or at most approximately 1:95, or at least or at most approximately 1:100.

[0210] In some embodiments, patterned support members can be produced by casting a liquid starting material (e.g., liquid foam) into a mold and subsequently allowing the liquid starting material to solidify and / or harden. In some embodiments, the size of the patterned support member (e.g., the size of a full bed, double bed, king-size bed, queen-size bed, California king bed, etc.) may be too large to utilize a liquid starting material / mold process, and therefore a non-rotational roll-cutting process can be used.

[0211] In some implementations, a patterned support film can be created by placing a fluid system (e.g., at least a channel such as a pipe) into a mold for supporting the member, and subsequently pouring a liquid foam material onto the fluid system. In some cases, the liquid foam material can solidify and / or harden into the mold.

[0212] In some embodiments, after (i) the fluid system (e.g., at least a channel such as a pipe) is positioned into a recess in the support member and optionally (ii) one or more sensor units are positioned on the top surface of the support member and over at least a portion of the fluid system, a protective layer (e.g., a fabric layer) may be applied over at least a portion of the top surface of the support member to cover the support member, the channel, and the sensor units. In some cases, an adhesive material (e.g., glue) may be applied to at least a portion of the support member such that the protective layer can adhere to at least that portion of the support member. In some cases, the adhesive material may not be applied to the channel and / or the sensor units. Alternatively, the adhesive material may be applied to at least a portion of the outer surface of the channel and / or at least a portion of the top surface of the sensor units.

[0213] In some embodiments, when the protective layer is placed over a support member, the protective layer and / or the support member can be stretched (e.g., along a single direction or multiple directions, such as at least two substantially orthogonal directions). The stretched member can be the protective layer alone, the support member alone, or both. In some cases, one aspect of this disclosure provides a system for coupling a protective layer to a support member as described herein. The system may include one or more coupling mechanisms (e.g., one or more clamps) to hold the protective layer in place to stretch it. For example, the system may include multiple coupling mechanisms (e.g., coupling mechanisms on each of the four sides of the protective layer) to stretch the protective layer along multiple directions (e.g., along the four sides of the protective layer). Subsequently, relative movement between the protective layer (e.g., during stretching via the coupling mechanisms) and the support member can facilitate adhesion between the protective layer and the support member. Alternatively or additionally, if desired, similar coupling mechanisms can be used to stretch the support member.

[0214] In some implementations, when the protective layer is placed over the support member, the protective layer and / or the support member may not and need not be stretched in one or more directions (e.g., may not be stretched in any direction). In some cases, not stretching the protective layer during this process can reduce or avoid deformation (e.g., curling) of the support member.

[0215] Figure 12 An image shows a protective layer (e.g., fabric) that is adhesively bonded to the top surface of a support member, thereby covering the sensor unit 150 and the channel 110 disposed within a recess 142 in the support member. In some cases, the protective layer may prevent the channel from detaching from the recess.

[0216] This disclosure provides systems and methods for allowing a user of a furniture article to control one or more of the following when using the furniture article (e.g., while on or on top of the furniture article): (i) the condition of the furniture article, (ii) the condition of the environment including the furniture article, (iii) the user's user device and / or (iv) other devices in the environment or associated with the user.

[0217] In some embodiments, the system may include a furniture article comprising a sensor unit within a sensor area of ​​the furniture. The sensor unit may be configured to control (i) the condition of the furniture article, (ii) the condition of the environment, (iii) a user device, and / or (iv) other devices when activated by a user (e.g., via direct or indirect contact). In some embodiments, a user of the furniture article may contact the sensor area (e.g., tapping one or more areas of the sensor area, sliding across at least a portion of the sensor area) to control (i) the condition of the furniture article, (ii) the condition of the environment, (iii) a user device, and / or (iv) other devices, for example without necessarily utilizing other devices (e.g., a remote control for the furniture article, a user device operatively coupled to the furniture article, such as a mobile phone, etc.). The sensor area may be an area that does not come into contact with the user (e.g., physical contact) during normal use of the furniture article. In some cases, when use of the furniture article requires the user to sit or lie on top of the furniture article, the sensor area of ​​the furniture article may not be a part of the furniture article configured to contact the user's feet, legs, torso, and / or head.

[0218] In some embodiments, the sensor unit may include one or more sensors, such as a single sensor, multiple sensors of the same type, multiple sensors of different types, etc. The sensor may include a contact sensor or a touch sensor, and these terms are used interchangeably herein. A contact sensor may be able to detect contact and / or pressure (e.g., the contact and / or pressure of a user's hand, such as on a furniture item). Non-limiting examples of contact sensors may include sensors capable of detecting changes in magnetism, conductivity, temperature, pressure, capacitance, and / or resistance. Alternatively or additionally, the sensor may include an accelerometer. An accelerometer may be configured to measure acceleration, vibration, and / or movement (e.g., the acceleration, vibration, and / or movement of a user's hand, such as on a furniture item). Non-limiting examples of accelerometers may include accelerometers, gyroscopes, magnetometers, etc. In some cases, the sensor unit may include multiple different types of sensors, such as capacitive sensors and accelerometers.

[0219] In some implementations, the sensor unit can be configured (or programmed) to detect and identify different user interactions, such as different durations of user touch, different pressures of user touch, and / or different swiping actions of the user (e.g., swiping up, down, left, right, at least partially rotating, forward and backward, combinations thereof, etc.). The duration can be at least or at most about 0.1 seconds, at least or at most about 0.5 seconds, at least or at most about 1 second, at least or at most about 1.5 seconds, at least or at most about 2 seconds, at least or at most about 3 seconds, at least or at most about 4 seconds, at least or at most about 5 seconds, at least or at most about 6 seconds, at least or at most about 7 seconds, at least or at most about 8 seconds, at least or at most about 9 seconds, or at least or at most about 10 seconds. The sensor unit can be programmed such that each interaction can be translated into the following specific implementations: controlling (i) the condition of furniture, (ii) the condition of the environment, (iii) user devices, and / or (iv) other devices.

[0220] In some implementations, the sensor unit may include a housing configured to house at least a portion of a sensor as provided herein.

[0221] In some embodiments, the furniture article may include (i) a first surface configured to come into contact (e.g., physical contact) with a user during normal or ordinary use of the furniture article (e.g., lying on a bed or pillow, sitting in a chair, etc.); and (ii) a second surface not configured to come into contact with a user during normal / ordinary use of the furniture article. A sensor area may be part of the second surface. The first and second surfaces may be different surfaces. The first and second surfaces may be parallel or non-parallel to each other. The first and second surfaces may be offset from each other by at least or at most about 1 degree, at least or at most about 5 degrees, at least or at most about 10 degrees, at least or at most about 15 degrees, at least or at most about 20 degrees, at least or at most about 30 degrees, at least or at most about 40 degrees, at least or at most about 50 degrees, at least or at most about 60 degrees, at least or at most about 70 degrees, at least or at most about 80 degrees, or at least or at most about 90 degrees. In some cases, the first and second surfaces may be substantially perpendicular to each other. For example, the first surface may be the top surface of the furniture article, and the second surface may be the side surface of the furniture article.

[0222] In some implementations, when a user uses the furniture (e.g., when the user is on top of a first surface of the furniture), the sensor area can be limited to a portion of a second surface of the furniture within the user's arm's length. For example, when the user is sitting or lying on top of the furniture, the sensor area can be close to or adjacent to a portion of the first surface corresponding to the user's head or torso.

[0223] In some embodiments, the sensor area may or may not be part of the bottom surface of the furniture article. In some embodiments, the sensor area may or may not be part of the top surface of the furniture article. In some embodiments, the sensor area may or may not be part of the side surface of the furniture article.

[0224] In some embodiments, the sensor area may include the sensors described herein (e.g., a tapping sensor). In some embodiments, the sensor area may include one or more sensors (e.g., 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 or more sensors or tapping sensors). The tapping sensor may allow the user to control the temperature of the bed assembly. The tapping sensor may allow the user to control the temperature of the bed assembly, the height of the bed assembly, the alarm clock of the bed assembly, or any combination thereof. The user can utilize the sensor area with the tapping sensor when using the bed assembly (e.g., while lying on the bed assembly).

[0225] In some embodiments, the sensor area is flush with the mattress or mattress cover. In some embodiments, the sensor area does not include one or more buttons. In some embodiments, the sensor area includes one or more buttons. In some embodiments, the sensor area includes a touchscreen. In some embodiments, the sensor area does not include a touchscreen. In some embodiments, the sensor area described herein may be hidden behind a layer (e.g., a mattress cover). For example, the sensor area may not be visible from the mattress or mattress cover and / or may not be distinguishable from the mattress or mattress cover.

[0226] In some implementations, the sensor area can reduce the time a user spends using a mobile device. Reducing the time a user spends using a mobile device (e.g., the amount of screen time) can lead to more restful sleep. Therefore, a bed device that includes the sensor area described herein has the advantage of extending nighttime sleep and / or achieving more restful sleep. More restful sleep can be described by a reduction in the number of awakenings during the user's sleep. For example, a user can tap a sensor in the sensor area to change the temperature of the bed device, and therefore does not need to use the mobile device to change the temperature of the bed device. The sensor area can reduce the duration of the user's use of the mobile device by at least about 1 minute, at least about 2 minutes, at least about 3 minutes, at least about 4 minutes, at least about 5 minutes, at least about 10 minutes, at least about 15 minutes, at least about 20 minutes, at least about 25 minutes, at least about 30 minutes, at least about 45 minutes, at least about 60 minutes, or more than about 60 minutes. In some implementations, the sensor area can reduce the duration of user use of the mobile device to up to about 60 minutes, up to about 45 minutes, up to about 30 minutes, up to about 25 minutes, up to about 20 minutes, up to about 15 minutes, up to about 10 minutes, up to about 5 minutes, up to about 4 minutes, up to about 3 minutes, up to about 2 minutes, up to about 1 minute, or less than about 1 minute. In some implementations, the sensor area can reduce the duration of user use of the mobile device from about 1 minute to about 60 minutes. In some implementations, the sensor area can reduce the duration of a user's use of a mobile device by approximately 1 minute to approximately 2 minutes, approximately 1 minute to approximately 3 minutes, approximately 1 minute to approximately 4 minutes, approximately 1 minute to approximately 5 minutes, approximately 1 minute to approximately 10 minutes, approximately 1 minute to approximately 15 minutes, approximately 1 minute to approximately 20 minutes, approximately 1 minute to approximately 25 minutes, approximately 1 minute to approximately 30 minutes, approximately 1 minute to approximately 45 minutes, approximately 1 minute to approximately 60 minutes, approximately 2 minutes to approximately 3 minutes, approximately 2 minutes to approximately 4 minutes, approximately 2 minutes to approximately 5 minutes, approximately 2 minutes to approximately 10 minutes, and approximately 2 minutes to approximately... 15 minutes, reduced by approximately 2 minutes to approximately 20 minutes, reduced by approximately 2 minutes to approximately 25 minutes, reduced by approximately 2 minutes to approximately 30 minutes, reduced by approximately 2 minutes to approximately 45 minutes, reduced by approximately 2 minutes to approximately 60 minutes, reduced by approximately 3 minutes to approximately 4 minutes, reduced by approximately 3 minutes to approximately 5 minutes, reduced by approximately 3 minutes to approximately 10 minutes, reduced by approximately 3 minutes to approximately 15 minutes, reduced by approximately 3 minutes to approximately 20 minutes, reduced by approximately 3 minutes to approximately 25 minutes, reduced by approximately 3 minutes to approximately 30 minutes, reduced by approximately 3 minutes to approximately 45 minutes, reduced by approximately 3 minutes to approximately 60 minutes, reduced by approximately 4 minutes to approximately 5 minutes, reduced by approximately 4 minutes to approximately 10 minutes, reduced by approximately 4 minutes to approximately 15 minutes.Reduce by approximately 4 minutes to approximately 20 minutes, reduce by approximately 4 minutes to approximately 25 minutes, reduce by approximately 4 minutes to approximately 30 minutes, reduce by approximately 4 minutes to approximately 45 minutes, reduce by approximately 4 minutes to approximately 60 minutes, reduce by approximately 5 minutes to approximately 10 minutes, reduce by approximately 5 minutes to approximately 15 minutes, reduce by approximately 5 minutes to approximately 20 minutes, reduce by approximately 5 minutes to approximately 25 minutes, reduce by approximately 5 minutes to approximately 30 minutes, reduce by approximately 5 minutes to approximately 45 minutes, reduce by approximately 5 minutes to approximately 60 minutes, reduce by approximately 10 minutes to approximately 15 minutes, reduce by approximately 10 minutes to approximately 20 minutes, reduce by approximately 10 minutes to approximately 25 minutes, reduce by approximately 10 minutes to approximately 30 minutes, reduce by approximately 10 minutes to approximately 45 minutes. The time is reduced by approximately 10 minutes to approximately 60 minutes, approximately 15 minutes to approximately 20 minutes, approximately 15 minutes to approximately 25 minutes, approximately 15 minutes to approximately 30 minutes, approximately 15 minutes to approximately 45 minutes, approximately 15 minutes to approximately 60 minutes, approximately 20 minutes to approximately 25 minutes, approximately 20 minutes to approximately 30 minutes, approximately 20 minutes to approximately 45 minutes, approximately 20 minutes to approximately 60 minutes, approximately 25 minutes to approximately 30 minutes, approximately 25 minutes to approximately 45 minutes, approximately 25 minutes to approximately 60 minutes, approximately 30 minutes to approximately 45 minutes, approximately 30 minutes to approximately 60 minutes, or approximately 45 minutes to approximately 60 minutes.

[0227] In some embodiments, the tapping sensor is embedded in the mattress. In some embodiments, the tapping sensor is embedded in the mattress cover. In some embodiments, tapping control includes one tap, two taps, three taps, four taps, five taps, six taps, seven taps, eight taps, nine taps, ten taps, or more than ten taps. The sensor area may have memory for multiple gesture configurations (e.g., tapping). The sensor area can control one or more functions of the bed assembly through unique tapping gestures (e.g., multiple taps on the sensor area). The sensor area may retain memory to process at least about one unique tapping gesture, at least about two unique tapping gestures, at least about three unique tapping gestures, at least about four unique tapping gestures, at least about five unique tapping gestures, or more than about five unique tapping gestures. The sensor area can reserve memory to process up to approximately 5 unique tapping gestures, up to approximately 4 unique tapping gestures, up to approximately 3 unique tapping gestures, up to approximately 2 unique tapping gestures, or up to approximately 1 unique tapping gesture. The sensor area described herein can be configured to process multiple taps to perform a specific function. For example, a sensor area including a tapping sensor can be configured to perform the following functions: (i) two taps to lower the temperature level of the bed assembly by one degree (e.g., 1°C), (ii) three taps to raise the temperature by one degree (e.g., 1°C), or (iii) any combination thereof. As another example, a sensor area including a tapping sensor can be configured to perform the following functions: (i) two taps to lower the temperature level of the bed assembly by one degree (e.g., 1°C), (ii) three taps to raise the temperature by one degree (e.g., 1°C), (iii) four taps to adjust the height of the bed assembly (e.g., adjusting the height from a rest position to a raised or lowered position), or (iv) any combination thereof.

[0228] The sensor area can control the temperature of the bed assembly by any number of taps (e.g., 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or more taps). The sensor area can control the height of the bed assembly by any number of taps (e.g., 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or more taps). The sensor area can control an alarm clock by any number of taps (e.g., 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or more taps). For example, a user can turn off the alarm clock with one or more taps. A user can postpone the alarm clock with one or more taps. The bed assembly described herein may include at least about one sensor area (e.g., a tap sensor), at least about two sensor areas (e.g., tap sensors), at least about three sensor areas (e.g., tap sensors), at least about four sensor areas (e.g., tap sensors), at least about five sensor areas (e.g., tap sensors), or more than about five sensor areas (e.g., tap sensors). The bed device described herein may include up to about 5 sensor areas (e.g., tapping sensors), up to about 4 sensor areas (e.g., tapping sensors), up to about 3 sensor areas (e.g., tapping sensors), up to about 2 sensor areas (e.g., tapping sensors), up to about 1 sensor area (e.g., tapping sensors), or less than about 1 sensor area (e.g., tapping sensors).

[0229] The bed assembly may include two sensor areas, such that a first sensor area is located on a first side of the bed assembly and a second sensor area is located on a second side of the bed assembly. In some embodiments, a user may utilize both the first and second sensor areas. In some embodiments, a first user may utilize the first sensor area and a second user may utilize the second sensor area. In some embodiments, the first and second sensor areas may have the same response to tapping gestures. In some embodiments, the first and second sensor areas may not have the same response to tapping gestures. For example, the first sensor area may respond to two tapping gestures to lower the temperature of the bed assembly (e.g., a first segment or area of ​​the bed assembly), and the second sensor area may respond to two tapping gestures to raise the temperature of the bed assembly (e.g., a second segment or area of ​​the bed assembly). As another example, the first sensor area may respond to two tapping gestures to lower the temperature of the bed assembly (e.g., a first segment or area of ​​the bed assembly), and the second sensor area may respond to two tapping gestures to adjust the height of the bed assembly (e.g., a second segment or area of ​​the bed assembly).

[0230] In some implementations, the sensor area can control one or more sections of the bed assembly. A user can initiate different tapping gestures (e.g., unique tapping gestures, such as a certain number of taps) on the sensor area to control the functions of a first section and a second section of the bed assembly. The first tapping gesture can differ from the second tapping gesture. The first tapping gesture can include one or more taps (e.g., 1, 2, 3, 4, or more taps), and the second tapping gesture can also include one or more taps (e.g., 1, 2, 3, 4, or more taps). For example, a user can (i) contact the sensor area with one or more taps to raise the temperature of the first section of the bed assembly, and (ii) contact the sensor area with one or more taps to raise the temperature of the second section of the bed assembly. Similarly, a user can (i) contact the sensor area with one or more taps to raise the temperature of the first section of the bed assembly, and (ii) contact the sensor area with one or more taps to lower the temperature of the second section of the bed assembly. For example, a user can (i) touch the sensor area once or multiple times to raise the temperature of the first section of the bed assembly, and (ii) touch the sensor area once or multiple times to raise the angular position of the second section of the bed assembly (e.g., raise the height of the second section). For example, a user can (i) touch the sensor area once or multiple times to raise the temperature of the first section of the bed assembly, and (ii) touch the sensor area once or multiple times to lower the angular position of the second section of the bed assembly (e.g., lower the height of the second section). For example, a user can (i) touch the sensor area once or multiple times to raise the temperature of the first section of the bed assembly, and (ii) touch the sensor area once or multiple times to turn off or delay an alarm clock (e.g., an alarm clock on the bed assembly or an alarm clock outside the bed assembly). For example, a user can (i) touch the sensor area once or multiple times to lower the temperature of the first section of the bed assembly, and (ii) touch the sensor area once or multiple times to raise the temperature of the second section of the bed assembly. For example, a user can (i) contact the sensor area once or multiple times to lower the temperature of the first section of the bed assembly, and (ii) contact the sensor area once or multiple times to lower the temperature of the second section of the bed assembly. For example, a user can (i) contact the sensor area once or multiple times to lower the temperature of the first section of the bed assembly, and (ii) contact the sensor area once or multiple times to raise the angular position of the second section of the bed assembly (e.g., raise the height of the second section). For example, a user can (i) contact the sensor area once or multiple times to lower the temperature of the first section of the bed assembly, and (ii) contact the sensor area once or multiple times to lower the angular position of the second section of the bed assembly (e.g., lower the height of the second section).For example, a user can (i) tap the sensor area once or multiple times to lower the temperature of the first section of the bed assembly, and (ii) tap the sensor area once or multiple times to turn off or delay an alarm clock (e.g., an alarm clock on the bed assembly or an alarm clock outside the bed assembly). For example, a user can (i) tap the sensor area once or multiple times to raise the angular position of the first section of the bed assembly (e.g., raise the height of the first section), and (ii) tap the sensor area once or multiple times to raise the temperature of the second section of the bed assembly. For example, a user can (i) tap the sensor area once or multiple times to raise the angular position of the first section of the bed assembly (e.g., raise the height of the first section), and (ii) tap the sensor area once or multiple times to lower the temperature of the second section of the bed assembly. For example, a user can (i) tap the sensor area once or multiple times to raise the angular position of the first section of the bed assembly (e.g., raise the height of the first section), and (ii) tap the sensor area once or multiple times to raise the angular position of the second section of the bed assembly (e.g., raise the height of the second section). For example, a user can (i) raise the angular position of a first section of the bed assembly (e.g., raise the height of the first section) by tapping the sensor area once or multiple times, and (ii) lower the angular position of a second section of the bed assembly (e.g., lower the height of the second section) by tapping the sensor area once or multiple times. For example, a user can (i) raise the angular position of a first section of the bed assembly (e.g., raise the height of the first section) by tapping the sensor area once or multiple times, and (ii) turn off or delay an alarm clock (e.g., an alarm clock on the bed assembly or an alarm clock outside the bed assembly) by tapping the sensor area once or multiple times. For example, a user can (i) lower the angular position of a first section of the bed assembly (e.g., lower the height of the first section) by tapping the sensor area once or multiple times, and (ii) raise the temperature of a second section of the bed assembly by tapping the sensor area once or multiple times. For example, a user can (i) contact the sensor area by tapping once or multiple times to lower the angular position of the first section of the bed assembly (e.g., lower the height of the first section), and (ii) contact the sensor area by tapping once or multiple times to lower the temperature of the second section of the bed assembly. Similarly, a user can (i) contact the sensor area by tapping once or multiple times to lower the angular position of the first section of the bed assembly (e.g., lower the height of the first section), and (ii) contact the sensor area by tapping once or multiple times to raise the angular position of the second section of the bed assembly (e.g., raise the height of the second section).For example, a user can (i) contact the sensor area by tapping once or multiple times to lower the angular position of the first section of the bed assembly (e.g., lower the height of the first section), and (ii) contact the sensor area by tapping once or multiple times to lower the angular position of the second section of the bed assembly (e.g., lower the height of the second section). For example, a user can (i) contact the sensor area by tapping once or multiple times to lower the angular position of the first section of the bed assembly (e.g., lower the height of the first section), and (ii) contact the sensor area by tapping once or multiple times to turn off or delay an alarm clock (e.g., an alarm clock within the bed assembly or an alarm clock outside the bed assembly). For example, a user can (i) contact the sensor area by tapping once or multiple times to turn off or delay an alarm clock (e.g., an alarm clock within the bed assembly or an alarm clock outside the bed assembly), and (ii) contact the sensor area by tapping once or multiple times to raise the temperature of the second section of the bed assembly. For example, a user can (i) tap the sensor area once or multiple times to turn off or delay an alarm (e.g., an alarm clock on the bed unit or an alarm clock outside the bed unit), and (ii) tap the sensor area once or multiple times to lower the temperature of the second section of the bed unit. For example, a user can (i) tap the sensor area once or multiple times to turn off or delay an alarm (e.g., an alarm clock on the bed unit or an alarm clock outside the bed unit), and (ii) tap the sensor area once or multiple times to raise the angular position of the second section of the bed unit (e.g., raise the height of the second section). For example, a user can (i) tap the sensor area once or multiple times to turn off or delay an alarm (e.g., an alarm clock on the bed unit or an alarm clock outside the bed unit), and (ii) tap the sensor area once or multiple times to lower the angular position of the second section of the bed unit (e.g., lower the height of the second section).

[0231] The sensor area of ​​the bed assembly may include tactile feedback. For example, a user can tap the sensor area and receive vibration feedback from the area of ​​the sensor area. This feature assures the user that the bed assembly has recorded the tapping gesture. The tapping sensor of the sensor area can operatively communicate with one or more additional sensors of the bed assembly. In some embodiments, one or more sensor areas of the bed assembly may be located on the side surface of the bed assembly. In some embodiments, one or more sensor areas of the bed assembly may be located on the top surface of the bed assembly. In some embodiments, a first sensor area and a second sensor area may be located on similar surfaces of the bed assembly. For example, a first sensor area may be located on a side surface of the bed assembly, and a second sensor area may be located on the side of the bed assembly. In some embodiments, a first sensor area and a second sensor area may be located on different surfaces of the bed assembly. For example, a first sensor area may be located on a side surface of the bed assembly, and a second sensor area may be located on the top surface of the bed assembly.

[0232] Figure 13 An example of furniture article 2100 is schematically shown. Furniture article 2100 may be a bed device, such as a mattress or mattress cover. The bed device may include a cover layer 2110, which may be a fabric layer, configured to be adjacent to or in contact with the user when the user uses the furniture article 2100. The bed device 2100 may include one or more sensors 2120 for detecting sensor data. Sensor data may include one or more biosignals associated with the user and / or one or more environmental signals (e.g., temperature, humidity, light, etc.) associated with the furniture article 2100. For example, one or more sensors 2120 may include one or more of capacitive sensors, pressure sensors (e.g., piezoelectric sensors), and / or temperature sensors. Sensors 2120 for detecting biosignals may be disposed on or adjacent to the top surface of the cover layer 2110. Such sensors 2120 may be disposed below the top surface of the cover layer 2110. Sensors 2120 for detecting environmental signals may be disposed on or adjacent to the side surface of the cover layer 2110. Such sensors 2120 may be disposed below the side surface of the cover layer 2110. The bed assembly 2100 may include a sensor area 2130 comprising sensor units configured to detect and identify various user interactions, as provided herein (e.g., tagging and / or swiping). The sensor area 2130 may be disposed on a side surface of the cover layer 2110 such that the user does not need to interact with the sensor units within the sensor area 2130 during normal use of the furniture (e.g., while sleeping on the top surface of the bed assembly). The sensor units of the sensor area 2130 may be disposed below the side surface of the cover layer 2110. The furniture assembly 2100 may include (or be operatively coupled to) a processor 2200 configured to (i) receive data / instructions from the sensor units of the sensor area 2130, and (ii) control (i) the condition of the furniture assembly, (ii) environmental conditions, (iii) user devices, and / or (iv) other devices based on the data / instructions from the sensor units. The processor 2200 may be part of the furniture assembly 2100 (e.g., within the bed assembly) or disposed externally to the furniture assembly 2100.

[0233] In some embodiments, the processor analyzes data collected by one or more sensors. In some embodiments, the bed assembly further includes a temperature control unit. In some embodiments, the temperature control unit is operatively connected to the processor. In some embodiments, the processor may provide control signals to the temperature control unit. In some embodiments, the control signal may be an instruction to cause the temperature control unit to change the temperature of the furniture article. In some embodiments, the control signal may be an instruction to cause the temperature control unit to change the temperature of a portion of the furniture article (e.g., the bed assembly). In some embodiments, the control signal may be an instruction to change the temperature of the bed assembly based on the age of the person. In some embodiments, the control signal may be an instruction to change the temperature of the bed assembly based on the biological sex of the person. In some embodiments, the control signal may be an instruction to change the temperature of the bed assembly based on the geographical location of the person. In some embodiments, the control signal may be an instruction to change the temperature of the bed assembly based on the season of the person's geographical location.

[0234] The processor can be any type of microcontroller, or any processor in a mobile terminal, fixed terminal, or portable terminal, including mobile phones, stations, units, devices, multimedia computers, multimedia tablets, internet nodes, cloud computers, communicators, desktop computers, laptop computers, notebook computers, netbook computers, tablet computers, personal communication system (PCS) devices, personal navigation devices, personal digital assistants (PDAs), audio / video players, digital cameras / camcorders, positioning devices, television receivers, radio receivers, e-book devices, gaming devices, accessories and peripherals of these devices, or any combination thereof.

[0235] In some implementations, the surface of the sensor area may include or present a textured surface that is distinct from and distinguishable (e.g., by a user's touch or contact) other surfaces of the furniture article (e.g., a first surface, other portions of a second surface, etc.). This unique textured surface allows a user to identify the sensor area by touch or contact without turning their head towards the sensor area and / or without looking at it. A unique textured surface can be provided by using a material different from other surfaces of the furniture article (e.g., a different fabric), a material different from other surfaces of the furniture, or different dimensions (e.g., thickness, density, pattern, etc.) of the same material. For example, the outer surface of the furniture article may include fabric, and the sensor area may include a textured pattern (e.g., a threaded pattern, a polymer-printed pattern, etc.).

[0236] In some embodiments, the textured surface may include adjusters and / or irregular surface features disposed on the surface (e.g., a fabric surface). In some embodiments, the textured surface may include periodic and / or ordered surface features disposed on the surface (e.g., a fabric surface), such as one or more protrusions on the surface. Surface features on the surface may include dimensions (e.g., cross-sectional dimensions) of circles, triangles, squares, rectangles, pentagons, hexagons, or any partial shape or combination of shapes thereof. Surface features may include dimensions (e.g., cross-sectional width, height, etc.) of at least or at most about 0.1 mm, at least or at most about 0.2 mm, at least or at most about 0.5 mm, at least or at most about 1 mm, at least or at most about 2 mm, at least or at most about 3 mm, at least or at most about 4 mm, at least or at most about 5 mm, at least or at most about 6 mm, at least or at most about 7 mm, at least or at most about 8 mm, at least or at most about 9 mm, at least or at most about 10 mm, at least or at most about 15 mm, or at least or at most about 20 mm.

[0237] Figure 14 It shows Figure 13 A perspective view of furniture item 2100 shown. According to... Figure 14 The side surface of the cover layer 2110 may include a sensor region 2130, which includes a textured surface 2135. The textured surface 2135 may be distinguished from other areas of the side surface of the cover layer 2110 and other areas of the top surface of the cover layer 2110 (e.g., by touch).

[0238] In some implementations, the sensor area may include a cover layer (e.g., fabric) comprising a textured surface. The sensor unit and the textured surface may be disposed on opposite sides of the cover layer. For example, the textured surface may be disposed on the outer side of the cover layer (e.g., a surface exposed to the environment surrounding the furniture), while the sensor unit may be disposed on the inner side of the cover layer (e.g., a surface hidden from the user or the environment surrounding the furniture). Thus, the sensor unit can be visually hidden from the user. The user may or may not be able to perceive (e.g., by touch) the sensor unit disposed beneath the cover layer.

[0239] In some implementations, the sensor area may include one or more additional layers. For example, the sensor area may include at least about one layer, at least about two layers, at least about two layers, at least about two layers, at least about two layers, at least about two layers, at least about two layers, at least about two layers, at least about two layers (e.g., at least or at most about one additional layer, at least or at most about two additional layers, at least or at most about three additional layers, at least or at most about four additional layers, at least or at most about five additional layers, etc.) adjacent to the sensor unit. The additional layers may provide additional softness to the sensor area, for example, to reduce or prevent the user from physically feeling the hardness of the sensor unit. The additional layers may be cushioning pads. The additional layers may be disposed between the cover layer and the sensor unit. Alternatively or additionally, the additional layers may be disposed on opposite sides of the sensor unit. For example, the sensor unit may be disposed between two additional layers (e.g., sandwiched in the middle). In another example, the additional layers may include pockets made of soft material, and the sensor unit may be disposed between the pockets.

[0240] In some embodiments, the additional layer may include a foam. The foam may include polymeric foams. Non-limiting examples of polymeric foams may include ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) foam, low-density polyethylene (LDPE) foam, nitrile rubber (NBR) foam, polychloroprene foam, polyimide foam, polypropylene foam, polystyrene foam, polyurethane foam, polyurea foam, polyethylene foam, polyvinyl chloride foam, and silicone foam. For example, the foam may be polyurethane foam. In some embodiments, the additional layer may include a synthetic fiber filler material. The additional layer may be a polyester fiber filler (e.g., polyester filler).

[0241] In some embodiments, the thickness of the additional layer may be at least or at most about 1 mm, at least or at most about 2 mm, at least or at most about 3 mm, at least or at most about 4 mm, at least or at most about 5 mm, at least or at most about 6 mm, at least or at most about 7 mm, at least or at most about 8 mm, at least or at most about 9 mm, at least or at most about 10 mm, at least or at most about 11 mm, at least or at most about 12 mm, at least or at most about 13 mm, at least or at most about 14 mm, at least or at most about 15 mm, at least or at most about 16 mm, at least or at most about 1 mm, or at least about 1 mm. 7 mm, at least or at most about 18 mm, at least or at most about 19 mm, at least or at most about 20 mm, at least or at most about 21 mm, at least or at most about 21 mm, at least or at most about 23 mm, at least or at most about 24 mm, at least or at most about 25 mm, at least or at most about 26 mm, at least or at most about 27 mm, at least or at most about 28 mm, at least or at most about 29 mm, at least or at most about 30 mm, at least or at most about 35 mm, at least or at most about 40 mm, at least or at most about 45 mm, or at least or at most about 50 mm.

[0242] In some embodiments, the material density of the additional layer may be at least or at most about 5 kg / m³, at least or at most about 10 kg / m³, at least or at most about 15 kg / m³, at least or at most about 20 kg / m³, at least or at most about 25 kg / m³, at least or at most about 30 kg / m³, at least or at most about 35 kg / m³, at least or at most about 40 kg / m³, at least or at most about 45 kg / m³, at least or at most about 50 kg / m³, at least or at most about 60 kg / m³, at least or at most about 70 kg / m³, at least or at most about 80 kg / m³, at least or at most about 90 kg / m³, or at least or at most about 100 kg / m³. For example, the material density of the additional layer can be between about 10 kg / m³ and about 40 kg / m³, between about 20 kg / m³ and about 30 kg / m³, or between about 23 kg / m³ and about 28 kg / m³.

[0243] In some embodiments, the stiffness of the additional layer, measured by the indentation load deflection (ILD) method or the indentation force deflection (IFD) method, can be at least or at most about 5 ILD or IFD, at least or at most about 10 ILD or IFD, at least or at most about 15 ILD or IFD, at least or at most about 20 ILD or IFD, at least or at most about 25 ILD or IFD, at least or at most about 30 ILD or IFD, at least or at most about 35 ILD or IFD, at least or at most about 40 ILD or IFD, at least or at most about 45 ILD or IFD, or at least or at most about 50 ILD or IFD. For example, the stiffness range of the additional layer can be between about 10 ILD or IFD and about 35 ILD or IFD, between about 15 ILD or IFD and about 30 ILD or IFD, or between about 20 ILD or IFD and about 25 ILD or IFD.

[0244] Figure 15 Schematic illustration as follows Figure 13 or Figure 14 The cross-section of sensor region 2130 is shown. According to... Figure 15 The sensor region 2130 may include a cover layer that includes a textured surface 2135. The sensor region 2130 may further include a sensor unit 2150 sandwiched between two additional layers 2140 and 2145 (e.g., a foam layer) to reduce the hardness of the sensor unit 2150 when a user contacts (e.g., taps or scratches) the textured surface 2135. Figure 16An example of sensor region 2130 is shown, illustrating a side 2135' of the cover layer opposite the textured surface 2135. Two layers 2140 / 2145 made of a soft material (e.g., foam) may be attached to the side 2135' of the cover layer, such that sensor unit 2150 may be disposed (e.g., inserted) between the two layers 2140 / 2145.

[0245] In some embodiments, the conditions of a furniture article may include temperature, vibration (e.g., for providing a massage function to a user, enhancing the user's sleep quality, waking the user from sleep, etc.), shape (e.g., the tilt angle of at least a portion of the furniture article, such as a bed or chair), etc. In some cases, the furniture article may include instruments for adjusting such conditions of the furniture article. The instruments may include at least a portion of a temperature control unit to adjust the temperature of the furniture article. The temperature control unit may include an electric blanket or one or more channels to allow the flow of a temperature-controlled fluid (e.g., liquid or air). In some cases, the instruments may include one or more motors to induce such vibrations in at least a portion of the furniture article. In some cases, the instruments may include one or more actuators to adjust the shape of the bed.

[0246] In some implementations, the conditions of the environment including the furniture products may include ambient temperature, ambient pressure, light, noise, humidity, oxygen level, odor, etc., and such conditions may be regulated by one or more instruments such as thermostats, humidifiers, oxygen regulators, lamps, speakers, motorized diffusers, etc., which are operatively connected to the environment (e.g., placed within or adjacent to the environment).

[0247] In some implementations, other devices (or instruments interchangeably used herein) in the environment that can be controlled via interaction with the sensor unit of the sensor area or associated with the user may include, but are not limited to, alarm clocks, coffee machines, locks, user devices (e.g., mobile phones, personal computers, smartwatches, etc.), automobiles, sports equipment, etc.

[0248] In some implementations, the sensor unit in the sensor area can be configured to, upon detecting a user's touch and / or movement, (i) directly control the operation of the instrument provided herein and / or (ii) indirectly control the operation of the instrument by instructing a user device (e.g., a mobile device including a graphical user interface (GUI)) to operate accordingly. In some cases, directly controlling the operation of the instrument may allow the sensor unit to bypass the use of the user device (or the GUI herein). In some cases, even if the sensor unit can directly control the operation of the instrument, the sensor unit may be configured to generate data in a database indicating such control, and such data may be retrieved by the GUI of the user device.

[0249] Another aspect of this disclosure provides a system including one or more computer processors and computer memory coupled thereto. The computer memory includes machine-executable code that, when executed by the one or more computer processors, implements any of the methods described above or elsewhere herein, such as one or more operations of a sensor unit as provided herein.

[0250] In some aspects, this disclosure provides a method for adjusting the temperature of a bed assembly. This method may include the system described herein. In some embodiments, the method includes providing the bed assembly described herein. The bed assembly may include one or more sensors (e.g., 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or more sensors). The bed assembly may include a temperature control unit as described herein. The temperature control unit may be coupled to one or more sensors. The temperature control unit may be configured to adjust the temperature of the bed assembly (e.g., a portion of the bed assembly). The bed assembly may include support members as described herein. For example, the support member may be a foam support member. The support member may include grooves.

[0251] In some embodiments, the support member may include a plurality of recesses. For example, the support member may include at least about 1 recess, at least about 2 recesses, at least about 3 recesses, at least about 4 recesses, at least about 5 recesses, at least about 10 recesses, at least about 15 recesses, at least about 20 recesses, or more than about 20 recesses. The support member may include at most about 20 recesses, at most about 15 recesses, at most about 10 recesses, at most about 5 recesses, at most about 4 recesses, at most about 3 recesses, at most about 2 recesses, at most about 1 recess, or less than about 1 recess. In some embodiments, the support member may include from about 1 recess to about 30 recesses. In some embodiments, the support member may include about 1 groove to about 2 grooves, about 1 groove to about 3 grooves, about 1 groove to about 4 grooves, about 1 groove to about 5 grooves, about 1 groove to about 8 grooves, about 1 groove to about 10 grooves, about 1 groove to about 15 grooves, about 1 groove to about 20 grooves, about 1 groove to about 30 grooves, about 2 grooves to about 3 grooves, about 2 grooves to about 4 grooves, about 2 grooves to about 5 grooves, about 2 grooves to about 8 grooves, about 2 grooves to about 10 grooves, about 2 grooves to about 15 grooves, about 2 grooves to about 20 grooves, about 2 grooves to about 30 grooves, about 3 grooves to about 4 grooves, about 3 grooves to about 5 grooves, about 3 grooves to about 8 grooves, about 3 grooves to about 10 grooves, about 3 grooves to about 15 grooves, about 3 grooves to... Approximately 20 grooves, approximately 3 grooves to approximately 30 grooves, approximately 4 grooves to approximately 5 grooves, approximately 4 grooves to approximately 8 grooves, approximately 4 grooves to approximately 10 grooves, approximately 4 grooves to approximately 15 grooves, approximately 4 grooves to approximately 20 grooves, approximately 4 grooves to approximately 30 grooves, approximately 5 grooves to approximately 8 grooves, approximately 5 grooves to approximately 10 grooves, approximately 5 grooves to approximately 15 grooves, approximately 5 grooves to approximately 20 grooves, approximately 5 grooves to approximately 30 grooves, approximately 8 grooves to approximately 10 grooves, approximately 8 grooves to approximately 15 grooves, approximately 8 grooves to approximately 20 grooves, approximately 8 grooves to approximately 30 grooves, approximately 10 grooves to approximately 15 grooves, approximately 10 grooves to approximately 20 grooves, approximately 10 grooves to approximately 30 grooves, approximately 15 grooves to approximately 20 grooves, approximately 15 grooves to approximately 30 grooves, or approximately 20 grooves to approximately 30 grooves.

[0252] Recesses can accommodate channels. One or more recesses in a support member can accommodate multiple channels. Multiple channels can be located within the recesses such that the channels do not protrude above the recesses. A layer located on top of the support member can be laid flat, with multiple channels accommodated in the recesses. Multiple channels can be configured for fluid flow. Channels accommodated in the recesses can provide more consistent fluid flow.

[0253] In some embodiments, the method may include detecting at least one biosignal of a user. The user may be using the bed apparatus described herein. In some embodiments, detection may occur using one or more sensors of the bed apparatus. A processor may receive the detected one or more biosignals. Based on the detected signals, the method may include adjusting the temperature using a temperature control unit. The temperature of the fluid in the channel may be adjusted. Adjusting the fluid temperature may adjust the temperature of the bed apparatus (e.g., a portion of the bed apparatus).

[0254] As an example, this document provides a method for adjusting the temperature of a bed device, the method comprising: (a) providing a bed device including: (i) one or more sensors; (ii) a temperature control unit coupled to the one or more sensors, wherein the temperature control unit is configured to adjust the temperature of a portion of the bed device; and (iii) a support member including a plurality of grooves, wherein the grooves are configured to receive a plurality of channels configured for fluid flow; and (b) detecting at least one biosignal from a user of the bed device via the one or more sensors; (c) configuring a processor to receive the detected at least one biosignal; and (d) adjusting the temperature of the fluid in the plurality of channels based on the detected at least one biosignal, thereby adjusting the temperature of the bed device.

[0255] The support member may include multiple joints. The joints among the multiple joints may be joints as described herein. The multiple grooves of the support member may be divided into multiple segments. For example, the support member may include a first segment having a first set of grooves, a first plurality of channels, or any combination thereof. The support member may include a second segment having a second set of grooves, a second plurality of channels, or any combination thereof. The first plurality of channels and the second plurality of channels may include different fluid flows. In some embodiments, the first plurality of channels and the second plurality of channels may include the same fluid flow. The fluid may include a liquid. The fluid may include a gas. In some embodiments, a temperature control unit is disposed adjacent to the plurality of channels. In some embodiments, the temperature control unit is disposed below the plurality of channels.

[0256] As another example, this document provides a method comprising: (a) providing a bed device including: (i) one or more sensors; (ii) a temperature control unit coupled to the one or more sensors, wherein the temperature control unit is configured to adjust the temperature of a portion of the bed device; and (iii) a sensor area located on the bed device, wherein the sensor area is configured to control one or more functions of the bed device based on contact from a user; and (b) detecting at least one biosignal from a user of the bed device via the one or more sensors; (c) configuring a processor to receive the detected at least one biosignal; and (d) adjusting the temperature of fluid in a plurality of channels, thereby adjusting the temperature of the bed device, based on the detected at least one biosignal. The sensor area may include the sensor area described herein.

[0257] Computer System This disclosure provides a computer system that is programmed to implement the methods of this disclosure. Figure 17 A computer system 1101 is shown, which is programmed or otherwise configured to guide the operation of a sensor unit or other device / instrument operatively coupled thereto. The computer system 1101 can be a user's electronic device or a computer system remotely located relative to an electronic device. The electronic device can be a mobile electronic device.

[0258] Computer system 1101 includes a central processing unit (CPU, also referred to herein as a “processor” and “computer processor”) 1105, which may be a single-core or multi-core processor, or multiple processors for parallel processing. Computer system 1101 also includes memory or memory location 1110 (e.g., random access memory, read-only memory, flash memory), electronic storage unit 1115 (e.g., hard disk), communication interface 1120 for communicating with one or more other systems (e.g., network adapter), and peripheral devices 1125, such as cache memory, other memory, data storage, and / or electronic display adapters. Memory 1110, storage unit 1115, interface 1120, and peripheral devices 1125 communicate with CPU 1105 via a communication bus (solid line) such as a motherboard. Storage unit 1115 may be a data storage unit (or data repository) for storing data. Computer system 1101 may be operatively connected to computer network (“network”) 1130 by means of communication interface 1120. Network 1130 may be the Internet, the Internet, and / or an extranet, and / or an intranet or extranet communicating with the Internet. In some cases, network 1130 is a telecommunications and / or data network. Network 1130 may include one or more computer servers that can enable distributed computing, such as cloud computing. In some cases, with the aid of computer system 1101, network 1130 can implement a peer-to-peer network that allows devices connected to computer system 1101 to act as clients or servers.

[0259] CPU 1105 can execute machine-readable sequences of instructions, which may be embodied in a program or software. These instructions may be stored in a memory location, such as memory 1110. Instructions may be directed to CPU 1105, which may subsequently be programmed or otherwise configured to implement the methods of this disclosure. Examples of operations performed by CPU 1105 may include fetching, decoding, executing, and writing back.

[0260] CPU 1105 may be part of a circuit, such as an integrated circuit. One or more other components of system 1101 may be included in the circuit. In some cases, the circuit is an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0261] Storage unit 1115 may store files, such as drivers, libraries, and saved programs. Storage unit 1115 may store user data, such as user preferences and user programs. In some cases, computer system 1101 may include one or more additional data storage units external to computer system 1101, such as those located on a remote server communicating with computer system 1101 via an intranet or the Internet.

[0262] Computer system 1101 can communicate with one or more remote computer systems via network 1130. For example, computer system 1101 can communicate with a user's remote computer system. Examples of remote computer systems include personal computers (e.g., portable PCs), laptops or tablet PCs (e.g., Apple® iPad, Samsung® Galaxy Tab), telephones, smartphones (e.g., Apple® iPhone, Android-enabled devices, Blackberry®), or personal digital assistants. Users can access computer system 1101 via network 1130.

[0263] The methods described herein can be implemented by machine (e.g., computer processor) executable code stored at an electronic storage location in computer system 1101 (e.g., such as memory 1110 or electronic storage unit 1115). The machine-executable or machine-readable code can be provided in software form. During use, this code can be executed by processor 1105. In some cases, code can be retrieved from storage unit 1115 and stored on memory 1110 for easy access by processor 1105. In some cases, electronic storage unit 1115 can be excluded, and machine-executable instructions can be stored on memory 1110.

[0264] The code can be pre-compiled and configured for use with a machine having a processor suitable for executing the code, or it can be compiled during runtime. The code can be provided in a programming language, which can be selected to enable the code to be executed in a pre-compiled or just-in-time (JIT) compiled manner.

[0265] The aspects of the systems and methods provided herein, such as computer system 1101, can be implemented in programming. These aspects of the technology can be considered as “products” or “artifacts” typically in the form of machine (or processor) executable code or associated data carried or embodied in a type of machine-readable medium. Machine-executable code can be stored on electronic storage units such as memory (e.g., read-only memory, random access memory, flash memory) or hard disks. “Storage” media can include any or all tangible memory of computers, processors, etc., or their associated modules, such as various semiconductor memories, tape drives, disk drives, etc., which can provide non-transitory storage for software programming at any time. All or part of the software can sometimes be communicated via the Internet or various other telecommunications networks. Such communication, for example, enables the loading of software from one computer or processor to another, such as from a management server or host computer to a computer platform for an application server. Therefore, another type of medium that can carry software elements includes light waves, radio waves, and electromagnetic waves, such as those used over wired and optical ground networks and over various air links on physical interfaces between local devices. Physical elements carrying such waves, such as wired or wireless links, optical links, etc., can also be considered as media carrying software. As used herein, unless limited to non-transitory, tangible "storage" media, terms such as "readable medium" for a computer or machine refer to any medium involved in providing instructions to a processor for execution.

[0266] Therefore, machine-readable media, such as computer-executable code, can take many forms, including but not limited to tangible storage media, carrier media, or physical transmission media. Non-volatile storage media include, for example, optical discs or magnetic disks, any storage device such as any computer used to implement the database shown in the figure. Volatile storage media include dynamic memory, such as the main memory of such a computer platform. Tangible transmission media include coaxial cables, copper wires, and optical fibers, including wires that form buses within a computer system. Carrier transmission media can take the form of electrical or electromagnetic signals, or sound or light waves, such as those generated during radio frequency (RF) and infrared (IR) data communications. Common forms of computer-readable media therefore include, for example: floppy disks, flexible disks, hard disks, magnetic tapes, any other magnetic media, CD-ROMs, DVDs or DVD-ROMs, any other optical media, punched card tapes, any other physical storage media with a perforated pattern, RAM, ROM, PROM and EPROM, FLASH-EPROM, any other memory chips or cartridges, carriers for transmitting data or instructions, cables or links for transmitting such carriers, or any other media from which a computer can read programming code and / or data. Many of these forms of computer-readable media may involve loading one or more sequences of one or more instructions into a processor for execution.

[0267] Computer system 1101 may include or communicate with an electronic display 1135, the electronic display 1135 including a user interface (UI) 1140 for providing information. Examples of UIs include, but are not limited to, graphical user interfaces (GUIs) and web-based user interfaces.

[0268] The methods and systems disclosed herein can be implemented by one or more algorithms. The algorithms can be implemented in software when executed by the central processing unit 1105. For example, the algorithm can distinguish whether a sensing signal detected by the sensor unit in the sensor area is associated with direct contact (e.g., tapping, scratching, etc.) from a user of the furniture product.

[0269] The systems and methods disclosed herein may be combined with or modified by additional systems including furniture articles (e.g., bed assemblies) and their methods of use. For example, in U.S. Patent Publication No. 2015 / 0351556 (“BED DEVICE SYSTEM AND METHODS”), U.S. Patent Publication No. 2016 / 0128488 (“APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR HEATING OR COOLING A BED BASED ONHUMAN BIOLOGICAL SIGNALS”), U.S. Patent Publication No. 2017 / 0135882 (“ADJUSTABLE BEDFRAME AND OPERATING METHODS FOR HEALTHMONITORING”), U.S. Patent Publication No. 2017 / 0135632 (“DETECTING SLEEPING DISORDERS”), U.S. Patent Publication No. 2020 / 0405998 (“SLEEP POD”), and U.S. Patent Publication No. 2021 / 0315389 (“SYSTEMSAND METHODS FOR REGULATING A TEMPERATURE OF AN ARTICLE OF FURNITURE”) describes systems and methods for detecting the biosignatures or conditions of a user of a furniture article (e.g., sleep disorder), regulating the temperature or configuration of the furniture article, regulating the biosignatures or conditions of a user on the furniture article (e.g., sleep disorder), and regulating the operation of other devices operatively connected to the furniture article. Each of these patent disclosures is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

[0270] Example Example 1. Fluid channels are laid within the grooves of the support structure.

[0271] Different tubes made of different materials were manufactured and their compatibility as part of furniture products (e.g., beds) was evaluated. Figure 1 As shown. Tubes made of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) are durable and have sufficient resistance to punctures, tears, and chemicals. These properties of TPU-based tubes are superior to those of tubes made of other materials, such as rubber or silicone.

[0272] In some cases, some TPU-based tubes are stiffer and less comfortable for users than tubes made of thermoplastic polystyrene elastomers (TPS), such as poly(styrene-b-ethylene / butene-b-styrene) (SEBS) which exhibits a hardness of less than 70 (e.g., less than or equal to 60, less than or equal to 50, less than or equal to 45, etc.) on the Shore A hardness scale.

[0273] Therefore, in some cases, tubes made of TPS may exhibit sufficient durability, puncture resistance, tear resistance, chemical resistance, and flexibility for use in the furniture articles presented herein. However, in other cases, tubes made of TPU may be sufficient. Alternatively or additionally, tubes made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) may be more rigid than those made of TPS, but may be a viable candidate for furniture articles.

[0274] Example 2: Mixed channels.

[0275] As provided herein, a channel (e.g., a pipe) for providing fluid flow can be a mixed channel comprising multiple channel layers, for example, an outer channel layer surrounding an inner channel layer.

[0276] For example, a hybrid channel may include (i) an outer channel layer made of TPU and (ii) an inner channel layer made of TPS (e.g., SEBS) to combine the chemical resistance and puncture resistance of TPU on the outside while retaining the softness of TPS. The thickness of the outer channel layer (e.g., 0.1 mm) may be thinner than the thickness of the inner channel layer (e.g., 0.75 mm).

[0277] In another example, the hybrid channel may include (i) an outer channel layer made of TPU and (ii) an inner channel layer made of PVC to combine the chemical resistance and puncture resistance of TPU on the outside while retaining the flexibility of PVC (e.g., relative to TPU). The thickness of the outer channel layer (e.g., 0.1 mm) may be thinner than the thickness of the inner channel layer (e.g., 0.5 mm).

[0278] Example 3. Tapping to control the operation of furniture products.

[0279] In some embodiments, the furniture article provided herein may include a sensor area on the surface of the furniture article (e.g., as shown in the image). Figure 13 The sensor area 2130 is schematically shown in the diagram, in which a user of the furniture (e.g., while on the furniture) can interact with the sensor area (e.g., tap or swipe the sensor area) to control one or more conditions of the furniture (e.g., the temperature of the bed assembly, the configuration of the bed assembly such as tilting or lowering) and / or the environment of the furniture.

[0280] Example 4: The striking area of ​​the bed assembly Sensor area (e.g., tap control) features were developed for controlling the bed unit without relying on a telephone. This, in turn, reduces screen exposure at night. To address this issue, we designed an innovative sensor solution. This sensor is a tap sensor, referred to as: tap control ( Figure 18 The tapping sensor has two distinct tapping zones, one on each side of the bed assembly. Figure 19 The tapping sensor allows users to control the temperature, bed base height, and alarm clock without removing themselves from the bed.

[0281] Development of the Knock Sensor Because nighttime screen time negatively impacts sleep quality, a new method for controlling the bed unit has been developed, eliminating the need for an app on a mobile device. With controls designed to be simple and intuitive, the bed unit features a tap sensor directly embedded in the mattress cover. A simple double or triple tap allows users to control the Pod's heat or height, as well as the alarm clock.

[0282] How to use Knock Control Like the controls on a pair of wireless earbuds, the bed unit (Pod 4) features two tap zones that respond to a preset series of gestures. Two taps lower the Pod's temperature level by one level, while three taps raise it by one level. Four taps on the Pod 4 Ultra can be used to switch between reading and sleeping positions on the bed base.

[0283] Users can also control their alarms via tap controls, allowing them to delay or turn off the alarm with just two taps (this setting can be preset within the app).

[0284] Nighttime Gestures Overview There are various tapping gestures that can be used to initiate different functions of the bed-starting device. Figure 20 For example, a double tap lowers the Pod temperature by one level, a triple tap raises the Pod temperature by one level, and a four tap toggles between reading and sleeping heights on the bed base. Includes alarm clock gestures: a double tap to delay or turn off the user's alarm.

[0285] Technology behind Knock Control The tapping control utilizes vibration and proximity sensors within the mattress cover. Two tapping zones, each powered by these sensors, are located on each side of the cover, allowing two users to share the Pod and access the tapping zone from their respective side. As the user taps these zones, a real-time algorithm reads the tapping pattern in real time and responds based on each command. To distinguish between intentional taps and normal movement or accidental impacts, the sensors within the tapping zones work in conjunction with sensors on the mattress cover to ensure only purposeful adjustments are made.

[0286] This phoneless solution is fully integrated into the Pod, so it's always exactly where the user left it, whereas a remote control might be misplaced or left at the other end of the room. When the user is lying in bed, the Pod's tapping area is within easy reach, ultimately enhancing the relaxation experience.

[0287] To ensure consistent tapping response from the user, various tests were conducted to accurately determine where and how people are most likely to tap the sides of their bed. Data from nighttime conversations was collected to develop a simplified tapping detection algorithm that adjusts based on the force of your taps. To ensure clear communication between the user and the bed unit, haptic feedback relays the user's tapping patterns back to them, confirming the pattern before adjustments are made.

[0288] The tap sensor feature tap control can effectively reduce nighttime phone use by at least 10% because users don't need to pick up their devices to adjust the temperature or altitude.

[0289] While preferred embodiments of this disclosure have been shown and described herein, such embodiments are provided by way of example only and will be apparent to those skilled in the art. This disclosure is not intended to be limited to the specific examples provided in the specification. Although this disclosure has been described with reference to the foregoing description, the description and illustration of embodiments herein are not intended to be construed as limiting. Various modifications, variations, and substitutions will now occur to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of this disclosure. Furthermore, it should be understood that all aspects of this disclosure are not limited to the specific descriptions, configurations, or relative proportions set forth herein, as these depend on a variety of conditions and variables. It should be understood that various alternatives to the embodiments of this disclosure described herein may be employed in the practice of this disclosure. Therefore, this disclosure is also intended to cover any such alternatives, modifications, variations, or equivalents. This means that the appended claims define the scope of this utility model, and the methods and structures within the scope of these claims and their equivalents are therefore covered.

[0290] Numbered Examples The following non-limiting embodiments provide exemplary examples of this disclosure, but do not limit the scope of this disclosure.

[0291] 1. A system comprising: (a) A bed assembly, the bed assembly comprising: (i) One or more sensors, said one or more sensors being used to detect at least one biosignal from a user of said bed device, (ii) A temperature control unit, coupled to the one or more sensors, wherein the temperature control unit is configured to adjust the temperature of a portion of the bed assembly, and (iii) A sensor area located on the bed assembly, wherein the sensor area is configured to control one or more functions of the bed assembly based on contact from the user; and (b) A processor operatively coupled to the temperature control unit and the one or more sensors.

[0292] 2. The system according to Embodiment 1, wherein the sensor area is located on the side surface of the bed device or the top surface of the bed device.

[0293] 3. The system according to Embodiment 1, wherein one or more functions include the temperature of the bed assembly, the height of the bed assembly, the alarm clock of the bed assembly, or any combination thereof.

[0294] 4. The system according to Embodiment 1, wherein each of the one or more functions of the bed device is controlled by a unique tapping gesture of the sensor area.

[0295] 5. The system according to embodiment 4, wherein the sensor area is configured to process at least four unique tapping gestures.

[0296] 6. The system according to Embodiment 1, wherein the sensor area includes a first sensor area and a second sensor area.

[0297] 7. The system according to Embodiment 6, wherein the first sensor area controls one or more functions of a first section of the bed device, and the second sensor area controls one or more functions of a second section of the bed device.

[0298] 8. The system according to Embodiment 1, wherein the sensor area includes tactile feedback to the user.

[0299] 9. The system according to embodiment 1 further includes a support member comprising a plurality of grooves, wherein the grooves are configured to receive a plurality of channels configured for fluid flow.

[0300] 10. The system according to embodiment 9, wherein the support member further includes a plurality of joints.

[0301] 11. The system according to embodiment 10, wherein a first joint of the plurality of joints is fluidly coupled to a first end of a first channel of the plurality of channels.

[0302] 12. The system according to embodiment 11, wherein the first joint is fluidly connected to a first end of the channel in the first channel via an outlet port.

[0303] 13. The system according to embodiment 11, wherein the second end of the first channel of the plurality of channels is coupled to the second joint of the plurality of joints.

[0304] 14. The system according to embodiment 10, wherein the connection between the plurality of joints and the plurality of channels provides continuous fluid flow through the plurality of channels.

[0305] 15. The system according to embodiment 10, wherein one or more sensors are electrically connected to each other via the plurality of joints.

[0306] 16. The system according to embodiment 10, wherein the joint of the plurality of joints includes a printed circuit board.

[0307] 17. The system according to Example 9, wherein the support member comprises foam.

[0308] 18. The system according to Embodiment 9, wherein the plurality of channels protrude from the plane of the top surface of the support member by up to about 10 cm.

[0309] 19. The system according to embodiment 9, wherein the plurality of channels protrude from the plane of the top surface of the support member by up to about 3 cm.

[0310] 20. The system according to embodiment 9, wherein the plurality of grooves of the support member are divided into two or more segments of the support member.

[0311] 21. The system according to embodiment 20, wherein the two or more segments of the support member include a first plurality of channels and a second plurality of channels.

[0312] 22. The system according to embodiment 21, wherein the first plurality of channels and the second plurality of channels include different fluid flows.

[0313] 23. The system according to embodiment 21, wherein the fluid flow of the first plurality of channels is configured to adjust the temperature of a first segment of the support member to a temperature different from the temperature of a second segment of the support member.

[0314] 24. The system according to embodiment 21, wherein the fluid flow of the first plurality of channels is configured to adjust the temperature of a first segment of the support member to the same temperature as the temperature of a second segment of the support member.

[0315] 25. The system according to Example 9, wherein the fluid is a liquid.

[0316] 26. The system according to Example 9, wherein the fluid is a gas.

[0317] 27. The system according to Embodiment 1, wherein the bed device includes a mattress.

[0318] 28. The system according to Embodiment 1, wherein the bed device includes a mattress cover.

[0319] 29. The system according to Embodiment 9, wherein the temperature control unit is disposed adjacent to the plurality of channels.

[0320] 30. The system according to Embodiment 9, wherein the temperature control unit is disposed below the plurality of channels.

[0321] 31. The system according to embodiment 9, wherein the plurality of channels comprises a cross-sectional shape having the same width and height.

[0322] 32. The system according to embodiment 9, wherein the plurality of channels comprises an oblong shape.

[0323] 33. The system according to Example 9, wherein the plurality of channels comprise thermoplastic or thermoplastic elastomer (TPE).

[0324] 34. The system according to Example 33, wherein the TPE comprises polyamide thermoplastic elastomer (TPA), polystyrene thermoplastic elastomer (TPS), polyurethane thermoplastic elastomer (TPU), olefin thermoplastic elastomer (TPO), polyester thermoplastic elastomer (TPEE), crosslinked thermoplastic rubber (TPV), or any combination thereof.

[0325] 35. The system according to Embodiment 1, wherein the one or more sensors include sensors of different types.

[0326] 36. The system according to Embodiment 1, wherein the one or more sensors include a capacitive sensor, a temperature sensor, a pressure sensor, a piezoelectric sensor, or any combination thereof.

[0327] 37. The system according to Embodiment 1, wherein the one or more sensors include piezoelectric sensors.

[0328] 38. The system according to Embodiment 1, wherein the at least one biosignal includes a cardiac signal, an exhalation signal, a respiratory rate, a temperature, movement, the presence of the user, or any combination thereof.

[0329] 39. The system according to Embodiment 1, wherein the one or more sensors include a first sensor and a second sensor.

[0330] 40. The system according to embodiment 39, wherein the first sensor and the second sensor are located at different positions on the support member.

[0331] 41. The system according to Example 39, wherein the first sensor and the second sensor detect different biological signals.

[0332] 42. The system according to embodiment 39, wherein the first sensor and the second sensor detect different biosignals from different parts of the user's body.

[0333] 43. A system comprising: (a) A bed assembly, the bed assembly comprising: (i) One or more sensors, said one or more sensors being used to detect at least one biosignal from a user of said bed device, (ii) A temperature control unit, coupled to the one or more sensors, wherein the temperature control unit is configured to adjust the temperature of a portion of the bed assembly, and (iii) A support member comprising a plurality of grooves, wherein the grooves are configured to receive a plurality of channels configured for fluid flow; and (b) A processor operatively coupled to the temperature control unit and the one or more sensors.

[0334] 44. The system according to embodiment 43, wherein the support member further includes a plurality of joints.

[0335] 45. The system according to embodiment 44, wherein a first joint of the plurality of joints is fluidly coupled to a first end of a first channel of the plurality of channels.

[0336] 46. ​​The system according to embodiment 45, wherein the first joint is fluidly connected to a first end of the channel in the first channel via an outlet port.

[0337] 47. The system according to embodiment 45, wherein the second end of the first channel of the plurality of channels is coupled to the second joint of the plurality of joints.

[0338] 48. The system according to embodiment 44, wherein the connection of the plurality of joints to the plurality of channels provides continuous fluid flow through the plurality of channels.

[0339] 49. The system according to embodiment 44, wherein one or more sensors are electrically connected to each other via the plurality of joints.

[0340] 50. The system according to embodiment 44, wherein one of the plurality of joints comprises a printed circuit board.

[0341] 51. The system according to embodiment 43, wherein the support member comprises foam.

[0342] 52. The system according to embodiment 43, wherein the plurality of channels protrude from the plane of the top surface of the support member by up to about 10 cm.

[0343] 53. The system according to embodiment 43, wherein the plurality of channels protrude from the plane of the top surface of the support member by up to about 3 cm.

[0344] 54. The system according to embodiment 43, wherein the plurality of grooves of the support member are divided into two or more segments of the support member.

[0345] 55. The system according to embodiment 54, wherein the two or more segments of the support member include a first plurality of channels and a second plurality of channels.

[0346] 56. The system according to embodiment 55, wherein the first plurality of channels and the second plurality of channels include different fluid flows.

[0347] 57. The system according to embodiment 55, wherein the fluid flow of the first plurality of channels is configured to adjust the temperature of a first segment of the support member to a temperature different from the temperature of a second segment of the support member.

[0348] 58. The system according to embodiment 55, wherein the fluid flow of the first plurality of channels is configured to adjust the temperature of a first segment of the support member to the same temperature as the temperature of a second segment of the support member.

[0349] 59. The system according to Example 43, wherein the fluid is a liquid.

[0350] 60. The system according to Example 43, wherein the fluid is a gas.

[0351] 61. The system according to embodiment 43, wherein the bed device includes a mattress.

[0352] 62. The system according to embodiment 43, wherein the bed device includes a mattress cover.

[0353] 63. The system according to embodiment 43, wherein the temperature control unit is disposed adjacent to the plurality of channels.

[0354] 64. The system according to embodiment 43, wherein the temperature control unit is disposed below the plurality of channels.

[0355] 65. The system according to embodiment 43, wherein the plurality of channels comprises a cross-sectional shape having the same width and height.

[0356] 66. The system according to embodiment 43, wherein the plurality of channels comprises an oblong shape.

[0357] 67. The system according to Example 43, wherein the plurality of channels comprise thermoplastic or thermoplastic elastomer (TPE).

[0358] 68. The system according to Example 67, wherein the TPE comprises polyamide thermoplastic elastomer (TPA), polystyrene thermoplastic elastomer (TPS), polyurethane thermoplastic elastomer (TPU), olefin thermoplastic elastomer (TPO), polyester thermoplastic elastomer (TPEE), crosslinked thermoplastic rubber (TPV), or any combination thereof.

[0359] 69. The system according to embodiment 43, wherein the one or more sensors include sensors of different types.

[0360] 70. The system according to embodiment 43, wherein the one or more sensors include a capacitive sensor, a temperature sensor, a pressure sensor, a piezoelectric sensor, or any combination thereof.

[0361] 71. The system according to embodiment 43, wherein the one or more sensors include piezoelectric sensors.

[0362] 72. The system according to embodiment 43, wherein the at least one biosignal includes a cardiac signal, an exhalation signal, a respiratory rate, a temperature, movement, the presence of the user, or any combination thereof.

[0363] 73. The system according to embodiment 43, wherein the one or more sensors include a first sensor and a second sensor.

[0364] 74. The system according to embodiment 73, wherein the first sensor and the second sensor are located at different positions on the support member.

[0365] 75. The system according to Example 73, wherein the first sensor and the second sensor detect different biological signals.

[0366] 76. The system according to embodiment 73, wherein the first sensor and the second sensor detect different biosignals from different parts of the user's body.

[0367] 77. The system according to embodiment 43, wherein the bed device further includes a sensor area.

[0368] 78. The system according to embodiment 77, wherein the sensor area is located on the side surface of the bed device, the top surface of the bed device, or any combination thereof.

[0369] 79. The system according to embodiment 77, wherein the sensor area is configured to control the temperature of the bed device, the angular positioning of the bed device, or any combination thereof based on the user's contact with the sensor area.

[0370] 80. A method comprising: (a) Providing a bed assembly, the bed assembly comprising: (i) One or more sensors; (ii) A temperature control unit, coupled to the one or more sensors, wherein the temperature control unit is configured to adjust the temperature of a portion of the bed assembly, and (iii) A sensor area located on the bed assembly, wherein the sensor area is configured to control one or more functions of the bed assembly based on contact from the user; and (b) Detecting at least one biosignal from the user of the bed device via the one or more sensors; (c) Configure the processor to receive at least one detected biosignal; and (d) Based on at least one detected biological signal, the temperature control unit is used to adjust the temperature of the fluid in the plurality of channels, thereby adjusting the temperature of the bed device.

[0371] 81. The method according to embodiment 80, wherein the sensor area is located on a side surface of the bed device or on the top surface of the bed device.

[0372] 82. The method according to embodiment 80, wherein one or more functions include the temperature of the bed assembly, the height of the bed assembly, the alarm clock of the bed assembly, or any combination thereof.

[0373] 83. The method according to embodiment 80, wherein each of the one or more functions of the bed device is controlled by a unique tapping gesture of the sensor area.

[0374] 84. The method according to embodiment 83, wherein the sensor area is configured to process at least four unique tapping gestures.

[0375] 85. The method according to embodiment 80, wherein the sensor region includes a first sensor region and a second sensor region.

[0376] 86. The method according to embodiment 85, wherein the first sensor area controls one or more functions of a first segment of the bed device, and the second sensor area controls one or more functions of a second segment of the bed device.

[0377] 87. The method according to embodiment 80, wherein the sensor area includes tactile feedback to the user.

[0378] 88. The method according to embodiment 80 further includes a support member comprising a plurality of grooves, wherein the grooves are configured to receive a plurality of channels configured for fluid flow.

[0379] 89. The method according to embodiment 88, wherein the support member further includes a plurality of joints.

[0380] 90. The method according to embodiment 89, wherein the first joint of the plurality of joints is fluidly connected to the first end of the first channel of the plurality of channels.

[0381] 91. The method according to embodiment 90, wherein the first joint is fluidly connected to a first end of the channel in the first channel via an outlet port.

[0382] 92. The method according to embodiment 90, wherein the second end of the first channel of the plurality of channels is connected to the second joint of the plurality of joints.

[0383] 93. The method according to embodiment 89, wherein the connection between the plurality of joints and the plurality of channels provides continuous fluid flow through the plurality of channels.

[0384] 94. The method according to embodiment 89, wherein the one or more sensors are electrically connected to each other via the plurality of joints.

[0385] 95. The method according to embodiment 89, wherein the joint of the plurality of joints includes a printed circuit board.

[0386] 96. The method according to Example 88, wherein the support member comprises foam.

[0387] 97. The method according to embodiment 88, wherein the plurality of channels protrude from the plane of the top surface of the support member by up to about 10 cm.

[0388] 98. The method according to embodiment 88, wherein the plurality of channels protrude from the plane of the top surface of the support member by up to about 3 cm.

[0389] 99. The method according to embodiment 88, wherein the plurality of grooves of the support member are divided into two or more segments of the support member.

[0390] 100. The method according to embodiment 99, wherein the two or more segments of the support member include a first plurality of channels and a second plurality of channels.

[0391] 101. The method according to embodiment 100, wherein the first plurality of channels and the second plurality of channels comprise different fluid flows.

[0392] 102. The method according to embodiment 100, wherein the fluid flow of the first plurality of channels is configured to adjust the temperature of a first segment of the support member to a temperature different from the temperature of a second segment of the support member.

[0393] 103. The method according to embodiment 100, wherein the fluid flow of the first plurality of channels is configured to adjust the temperature of the first segment of the support member to the same temperature as the temperature of the second segment of the support member.

[0394] 104. The method according to Example 88, wherein the fluid is a liquid.

[0395] 105. The method according to Example 88, wherein the fluid is a gas.

[0396] 106. The method according to embodiment 80, wherein the bed device includes a mattress.

[0397] 107. The method according to embodiment 80, wherein the bed device includes a mattress cover.

[0398] 108. The method according to embodiment 88, wherein the temperature control unit is disposed adjacent to the plurality of channels.

[0399] 109. The method according to embodiment 88, wherein the temperature control unit is disposed below the plurality of channels.

[0400] 110. The method according to embodiment 88, wherein the plurality of channels comprises a cross-sectional shape having the same width and height.

[0401] 111. The method according to embodiment 88, wherein the plurality of channels comprises an oblong shape.

[0402] 112. The method according to Example 88, wherein the plurality of channels comprise thermoplastic or thermoplastic elastomer (TPE).

[0403] 113. The method according to Example 112, wherein the TPE comprises polyamide thermoplastic elastomer (TPA), polystyrene thermoplastic elastomer (TPS), polyurethane thermoplastic elastomer (TPU), olefin thermoplastic elastomer (TPO), polyester thermoplastic elastomer (TPEE), crosslinked thermoplastic rubber (TPV), or any combination thereof.

[0404] 114. The method according to embodiment 80, wherein the one or more sensors include sensors of different types.

[0405] 115. The method according to embodiment 80, wherein the one or more sensors include a capacitive sensor, a temperature sensor, a pressure sensor, a piezoelectric sensor, or any combination thereof.

[0406] 116. The method according to embodiment 80, wherein the one or more sensors include piezoelectric sensors.

[0407] 117. The method according to Example 80, wherein the at least one biosignal includes a cardiac signal, an exhalation signal, a respiratory rate, a temperature, movement, the presence of the user, or any combination thereof.

[0408] 118. The method according to embodiment 80, wherein the one or more sensors include a first sensor and a second sensor.

[0409] 119. The method according to embodiment 118, wherein the first sensor and the second sensor are located at different positions on the support member.

[0410] 120. The method according to Example 118, wherein the first sensor and the second sensor detect different biological signals.

[0411] 121. The method according to Example 118, wherein the first sensor and the second sensor detect different biosignals from different parts of the user's body.

[0412] 122. A method for adjusting the temperature of a bed apparatus, comprising: (a) Providing the bed assembly, the bed assembly comprising: (i) One or more sensors; (ii) A temperature control unit, coupled to the one or more sensors, wherein the temperature control unit is configured to adjust the temperature of a portion of the bed assembly, and (iii) A support member comprising a plurality of grooves, wherein the grooves are configured to receive a plurality of channels configured for fluid flow; and (b) Detecting at least one biosignal from the user of the bed device via the one or more sensors; (c) Configure the processor to receive at least one detected biosignal; and (d) Based on at least one detected biological signal, the temperature control unit is used to adjust the temperature of the fluid in the plurality of channels, thereby adjusting the temperature of the bed device.

[0413] 123. The method according to embodiment 122, wherein the support member further includes a plurality of joints.

[0414] 124. The method according to embodiment 123, wherein the first joint of the plurality of joints is fluidly connected to the first end of the first channel of the plurality of channels.

[0415] 125. The method according to embodiment 124, wherein the first joint is fluidly connected to a first end of the channel in the first channel via an outlet port.

[0416] 126. The method according to embodiment 124, wherein the second end of the first channel of the plurality of channels is coupled to the second joint of the plurality of joints.

[0417] 127. The method according to embodiment 124, wherein the connection between the plurality of joints and the plurality of channels provides continuous fluid flow through the plurality of channels.

[0418] 128. The method according to embodiment 124, wherein the one or more sensors are electrically connected to each other via the plurality of joints.

[0419] 129. The method according to embodiment 124, wherein the joint of the plurality of joints includes a printed circuit board.

[0420] 130. The method according to Example 122, wherein the support member comprises foam.

[0421] 131. The method according to embodiment 122, wherein the plurality of channels protrude from the plane of the top surface of the support member by up to about 10 cm.

[0422] 132. The method according to embodiment 122, wherein the plurality of channels protrude from the plane of the top surface of the support member by up to about 3 cm.

[0423] 133. The method according to embodiment 122, wherein the plurality of grooves of the support member are divided into two or more segments of the support member.

[0424] 134. The method according to embodiment 133, wherein the two or more segments of the support member include a first plurality of channels and a second plurality of channels.

[0425] 135. The method according to embodiment 134, wherein the first plurality of channels and the second plurality of channels comprise different fluid flows.

[0426] 136. The method according to embodiment 134, wherein the fluid flow of the first plurality of channels is configured to adjust the temperature of a first segment of the support member to a temperature different from the temperature of a second segment of the support member.

[0427] 137. The method according to embodiment 134, wherein the fluid flow of the first plurality of channels is configured to adjust the temperature of the first segment of the support member to the same temperature as the temperature of the second segment of the support member.

[0428] 138. The method according to Example 122, wherein the fluid is a liquid.

[0429] 139. The method according to Example 122, wherein the fluid is a gas.

[0430] 140. The method according to embodiment 122, wherein the bed device includes a mattress.

[0431] 141. The method according to embodiment 122, wherein the bed device includes a mattress cover.

[0432] 142. The method according to embodiment 122, wherein the temperature control unit is disposed adjacent to the plurality of channels.

[0433] 143. The method according to embodiment 122, wherein the temperature control unit is disposed below the plurality of channels.

[0434] 144. The method according to embodiment 122, wherein the plurality of channels comprises a cross-sectional shape having the same width and height.

[0435] 145. The method according to embodiment 122, wherein the plurality of channels comprises an oblong shape.

[0436] 146. The method according to Example 122, wherein the plurality of channels comprise thermoplastic or thermoplastic elastomer (TPE).

[0437] 147. The method according to Example 146, wherein the TPE comprises polyamide thermoplastic elastomer (TPA), polystyrene thermoplastic elastomer (TPS), polyurethane thermoplastic elastomer (TPU), olefin thermoplastic elastomer (TPO), polyester thermoplastic elastomer (TPEE), crosslinked thermoplastic rubber (TPV), or any combination thereof.

[0438] 148. The method according to embodiment 122, wherein the one or more sensors include sensors of different types.

[0439] 149. The method according to Example 122, wherein the one or more sensors include a capacitive sensor, a temperature sensor, a pressure sensor, a piezoelectric sensor, or any combination thereof.

[0440] 150. The method according to Example 122, wherein the one or more sensors include piezoelectric sensors.

[0441] 151. The method according to Example 122, wherein the at least one biosignal includes a cardiac signal, an exhalation signal, a respiratory rate, a temperature, movement, the presence of the user, or any combination thereof.

[0442] 152. The method according to embodiment 122, wherein the one or more sensors include a first sensor and a second sensor.

[0443] 153. The method according to embodiment 152, wherein the first sensor and the second sensor are located at different positions on the support member.

[0444] 154. The method according to Example 152, wherein the first sensor and the second sensor detect different biological signals.

[0445] 155. The method according to embodiment 152, wherein the first sensor and the second sensor detect different biosignals from different parts of the user's body.

[0446] 156. The method according to embodiment 122, wherein the bed device further includes a sensor area.

[0447] 157. The method according to embodiment 156, wherein the sensor region is located on a side surface of the bed device, a top surface of the bed device, or any combination thereof.

[0448] 158. The method according to embodiment 156, wherein the sensor area is configured to control the temperature of the bed device, the angular positioning of the bed device, or any combination thereof based on the user's contact with the sensor area.

Claims

1. A temperature regulation system for furniture products, characterized in that, The system includes: Bed device, the bed device comprising: The support member includes at least one groove; At least one channel configured to guide fluid through the at least one channel, wherein at least a portion of the at least one channel is disposed within the at least one groove, and the temperature of the fluid is adjusted by a temperature control unit; and A protective layer disposed on at least a portion of the support member for accommodating the at least one channel between the support member and the protective layer, wherein when the protective layer is disposed on the at least a portion of the support member, the protective layer is not stretched in at least one direction.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein the depth of the at least one groove is greater than or equal to the height of the at least one channel.

3. The system of claim 1, wherein the at least one groove comprises a plurality of grooves.

4. The system of claim 1, wherein the at least one channel comprises a plurality of channels, and the channels of the plurality of channels are disposed within corresponding grooves.

5. The system of claim 4, wherein the bed device further comprises at least one fluid junction in fluid communication with the plurality of channels.

6. The system of claim 5, wherein the at least one fluid junction comprises: At least one inlet port for receiving fluid from the temperature control unit; And a plurality of outlet holes, wherein each outlet hole is in fluid communication with a corresponding channel of the plurality of channels to guide the fluid into the plurality of channels.

7. The system of claim 1, wherein the protective layer comprises a fabric.

8. The system of claim 1, wherein the support member comprises foam.

9. The system of claim 1, wherein the at least one channel comprises a conduit.

10. The system of claim 9, wherein the conduit comprises a polymer conduit.

11. The system of claim 1, wherein the bed device comprises a mattress or mattress cover.

12. The system of claim 1, wherein the temperature control unit includes a housing separate from the bed assembly, the housing comprising: Fluid source; and heating mechanism, cooling mechanism, or both.

13. The system of claim 1, wherein the temperature control unit comprises a thermoelectric motor.

14. The system of claim 1, wherein the temperature control unit includes a Peltier device.

15. The system of claim 1, wherein the projected area of ​​the portion of the support member including the at least one groove is at least 5% of the total projected area of ​​the support member.

16. The system of claim 1, wherein the projected area of ​​the portion of the support member including the at least one groove is at least 10% of the total projected area of ​​the support member.

17. The system of claim 1, wherein the projected area of ​​the portion of the support member including the at least one groove is at least 20% of the total projected area of ​​the support member.

18. The system of claim 1, wherein the projected area of ​​the portion of the support member including the at least one groove is at most 50% of the total projected area of ​​the support member.

19. The system of claim 1, wherein the projected area of ​​the portion of the support member including the at least one groove is at most 40% of the total projected area of ​​the support member.

20. The system of claim 1, wherein when the protective layer is adhered to at least a portion of the support member, the protective layer is not stretched in at least one direction.

21. The system of claim 1, wherein when the protective layer is disposed on the at least portion of the support member, the protective layer is not stretched in any direction.

22. The system of claim 1, wherein when the protective layer is disposed on the at least portion of the support member, the at least portion of the support member is not stretched in at least one direction.

23. A temperature regulation system for furniture products, characterized in that, The system includes: Bed device, the bed device comprising: One or more sensors for detecting at least one biosignal from a user of the bed assembly, wherein the one or more sensors are connected to a temperature control unit configured to adjust the temperature of a portion of the bed assembly; and At least one sensor area is disposed on at least a portion of the bed assembly, wherein the at least one sensor area is configured to provide tactile feedback response to the user upon contact with the user.

24. The system of claim 23, wherein the at least one sensor region comprises at least one sensor.

25. The system of claim 24, wherein the at least one sensor comprises a capacitive sensor, an accelerometer, or both.

26. The system of claim 24, wherein the at least one sensor region includes a cover layer, and the at least one sensor is disposed beneath the cover layer.

27. The system of claim 26, wherein the covering layer comprises a fabric layer.

28. The system of claim 23, wherein the at least one sensor region comprises a plurality of sensor regions.

29. The system of claim 28, wherein the plurality of sensor regions comprises: A first sensor area is disposed on a first surface of the bed assembly, and different second sensor areas are disposed on a second surface of the bed assembly.

30. The system of claim 29, wherein the first sensor area is used by a first user of the bed device, and the different second sensor areas are used by different second users.

31. The system of claim 23, wherein the bed device comprises: A top surface for the user to sleep on, and different side surfaces, wherein at least one sensor area is disposed on at least a portion of the different side surfaces.

32. The system of claim 23, wherein the at least one sensor region includes a textured surface.

33. The system of claim 23, wherein the surface texture of the at least one sensor area is different from the surface texture of other parts of the bed device.

34. The system of claim 23, wherein the surface of the at least one sensor region comprises a material different from the surface of different portions of the bed device.

35. The system of claim 23, wherein the at least one sensor area is configured to identify multiple different contact durations or different contact actions of the user.

36. The system of claim 23, wherein the at least one sensor area is configured to identify a plurality of different numbers of contacts of the user.

37. The system of claim 36, wherein the plurality of different numbers includes at least three different numbers.

38. The system of claim 37, wherein the plurality of different numbers includes at least four different numbers.

39. The system of claim 36, wherein the bed device is configured to: adjust a first attribute of the bed device according to a first number of contactes with the user, and adjust different second attributes of the bed device according to different second numbers of contactes with the user.

40. The system of claim 39, wherein one of the first property and the second property includes the temperature of the bed device.

41. The system of claim 39, wherein one of the first attribute and the second attribute includes the position of the bed device.

42. The system of claim 36, wherein the bed device is configured to: decrease the temperature of at least a portion of the bed device according to a first number of contactes with the user, and increase the temperature of the at least a portion of the bed device according to different second numbers of contactes with the user.

43. The system of claim 36, wherein the bed device is configured to control the user's alarm clock based on a first number of contacts by the user.

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