Comfort systems and methods

Abstract

Implementations described and claimed herein provide comfort systems and methods. In some implementations, a furniture system includes a comfort system has a customizable firmness and a customizable size. The customizable size is formed through dimensional modification of a support system in at least one of a horizontal direction or a longitudinal direction. In some implementations, a furniture system includes a frame having a customizable size formed by modifying at least one of a first dimension of the frame extending along a horizontal direction or a second dimension of the frame extending along a longitudinal direction.

Description

123958-865093COMFORT SYSTEMS AND METHODSCROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No.63 / 721,423 filed on November 15, 2024, which is incorporated by reference in its entirety herein.FIELD

[0002] Aspects of the present disclosure relate generally to customizing comfort and experience for one or more users and more particularly to comfort systems, such as furniture, being customizable according to user preferences through modularity. The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 721,423 filed on November 15, 2024, which is incorporated by reference in its entirety herein.BACKGROUND

[0003] Many furniture systems are provided in standard sizes and are not well integrated into user environments. For example, mattresses often come in limited standard sizes (e.g., twin, double, full, queen, king, and California king). If a person desires to change sizes, the entire mattress and accompanying bed frame often must be replaced. Further, furniture typically has portions that degrade faster than other portions due to weight distribution, use, and other factors, and when a portion degrades, the entire furniture system must be replaced. Exacerbating these issues, personal comfort and user environments are not taken into consideration when designing furniture systems.

[0004] It is with these observations in mind, among others, that various aspects of the present disclosure were conceived and developed.SUMMARY

[0005] Implementations described and claimed herein address the foregoing problems by providing comfort systems and methods. In some implementations, a comfort system has a customizable size. The customizable size is formed through dimensional modification of a support system in at least one of a horizontal direction or a longitudinal direction. In some implementations, a comfort system has a customizable firmness. The customizable firmness is formed based on placement of a plurality of pixels, each having at least one pixel firmness.1104978181.2123958-865093

[0006] In some implementations, a frame has a customizable size. The frame may be configurable for a customizable size of a comfort system. The customizable size is formed by modifying at least one of a first dimension of the frame or a second dimension of the frame, with the first dimension extending along a horizontal direction and the second dimension extending along a central axis direction.

[0007] In some implementations, a pixel includes a shell extending along a central axis. The pixel is configured to move along the central axis based on a defined firmness level.

[0008] Other implementations are also described and recited herein. Further, while multiple implementations are disclosed, still other implementations of the presently disclosed technology will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description, which shows and describes illustrative implementations of the presently disclosed technology. As will be realized, the presently disclosed technology is capable of modifications in various aspects, all without departing from the spirit and scope of the presently disclosed technology. Accordingly, the drawings and detailed description are to be regarded as illustrative in nature and not limiting.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] Figures 1-3 illustrate example comfort systems.

[0010] Figure 4 depicts example comfort system configurations and example rail footprints.

[0011] Figure 5 shows example comfort system configuration tolerances.

[0012] Figure 6 depicts an example pixel.

[0013] Figure 7 shows an example pixel packing configurations.

[0014] Figure 8 illustrates a portion of an example indexing system.

[0015] Figure 9 shows an example support system releasably engaged to an example indexing system.

[0016] Figures 10 shows example base configurations.

[0017] Figures 11-14 illustrates example airflow paths through and within an example comfort system.2104978181.2123958-865093

[0018] Figure 15 shows example pixels.

[0019] Figures 16A-16B depict top perspective and bottom perspective vies of an example pixel releasably engaged to an example base.

[0020] Figures 17A-17B show bottom and top views, respectively, of an example base.

[0021] Figures 18 A, 18B, and 18C show perspective bottom, perspective top, and side views, respectively, of the example base.

[0022] Figure 19A illustrates an example connector aligner.

[0023] Figure 19B depicts an example connector lock.

[0024] Figures 20-21 show bottom and cross-sectional views of an example base releasably engaged to example base connectors.

[0025] Figure 22 shows assembly of an example indexing system.

[0026] Figure 23 illustrates an example furniture system.

[0027] Figure 24 illustrates a portion of a frame of the furniture system of Figure 23.

[0028] Figure 25 illustrates a portion of a frame of the furniture system of Figure 23.

[0029] Figure 26 illustrates the portion of the frame of Figure 25 with a plurality of planks.

[0030] Figure 27 illustrates the frame of the furniture system of Figure 23 being modified in the longitudinal direction.

[0031] Figure 28 illustrates the frame of the furniture system of Figure 23 being modified in the horizontal direction.

[0032] Figure 29 illustrates modification of side rails of the furniture system of Figure 23 based on a mattress size.

[0033] Figure 30 illustrates another example furniture system.

[0034] Figure 31 illustrates the frame of the furniture system of Figure 30 being modified in the longitudinal and horizontal directions.

[0035] Figure 32 is a detail view of the planks of the furniture system of Figure 30.3104978181.2123958-865093

[0036] Figure 33 illustrates the frame of the furniture system of Figure 23 being modified in the horizontal direction.

[0037] Figure 34 illustrates another example furniture system.

[0038] Figure 35 illustrates an example headboard of the furniture system of Figure 23.

[0039] Figure 36 illustrates another example headboard of the furniture system of Figure 23.

[0040] Figure 37 illustrates example drawers for the furniture system of Figure 23.

[0041] Figure 38 illustrates another example furniture system.

[0042] Figure 39 illustrates the frame of the furniture system of Figure 38 being modified in the longitudinal and horizontal directions.

[0043] Figure 40 illustrates example headboards of the furniture system of Figure 38.

[0044] Figure 41 illustrates example drawers for the furniture system of Figure 38.

[0045] Figure 42 illustrates another example furniture system.

[0046] Figure 43 illustrates another example furniture system.

[0047] Figure 44 illustrates the frame of the furniture system of Figure 43 being modified in the longitudinal and horizontal directions.

[0048] Figure 45 illustrates example headboards of the furniture system of Figure 43.

[0049] Figure 46 illustrates example drawers for the furniture system of Figure 43.

[0050] Figure 47 illustrates another example furniture system.

[0051] Figure 48 illustrates the frame of the furniture system of Figure 47 being modified in the longitudinal and horizontal directions.

[0052] Figure 49 illustrates example headboards of the furniture system of Figure 47.

[0053] Figure 50 illustrates example drawers for the furniture system of Figure 47.

[0054] Figure 51 illustrates an example network environment including a comfort customization system.

[0055] Figure 52 illustrates an example computing system.4104978181.2123958-865093DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0056] Aspects of the presently disclosed technology relate to comfort systems, frame systems, modular components, and / or combinations thereof to provide a customizable environment particular to the preferences of one or more users. The customizable environment may include customizable sizes, characteristics, footprints, layouts, configurations, functions, services, and / or the like. In some aspects, a comfort system includes a support system, a perimeter system, and an indexing system, one or more of which may include modular components to customize various features of the systems according to user preferences. Similarly, a frame system may include a head system, a foot system, a side system, and a plank system. Each of the modular components may be independently configurable, removable, and / or engageable, such that a user can replace and / or modify individual components as desired.

[0057] The various systems and methods disclosed herein generally provide for customizing comfort and / or entertainment for a set of one or more users. Generally, the systems and methods disclosed herein may be configured to provide: a user specific shape by customizing an overall size, layout, and / or footprint; a user-specific support by customizing firmness, force dissipation, and / or force absorption; and a user-specific environment by customizing appearance, climate (e.g., temperature, humidity, airflow, etc.), entertainment (e.g., charging, audio, light, etc.), accessibility (e.g., storage, cleaning, maintenance, replacement, adjustability, etc.); and / or other characteristics, services, and / or functions. The example implementations discussed herein reference furniture systems, with examples describing a sleep system, including a mattress and / or a frame. However, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the presently disclosed technology is applicable to other types of furniture, systems, and environments.

[0058] To begin a detailed description of an example comfort system 100, reference is made to Figures 1-3. The comfort system 100 may form at least a portion of furniture. For example, the comfort system 100 may form at least a portion of a mattress, a cushion, a seat, a pillow, a floor, and / or other systems with which one or more users interact (e.g., touch, sit, stand, lay, wear, etc.). The comfort system 100 may be deployed in various environments, such as home, office, retail, vehicle, indoors, outdoors, military, wearable (e.g., protective gear, supportive layers, etc.), fitness (e.g., gym flooring, etc.), and / or the like.5104978181.2123958-865093

[0059] In some implementations, the comfort system 100 includes a support system 102, which may be customizable to provide a user-specific shape, a user-specific support, and a user-specific environment for one or more users. The support system 102 may have one or more first portions customized according to the preferences of a first user, one or more second portions customized according to the preferences of a second user, and / or one or more common portions customized according to collective preferences of the first user and the second user. The support system 102 may be formed through a plurality of connected support units providing varying levels of modularity, while facilitating low motion transfer across the support system 102 and high breathability. In some examples, a comfort perimeter 104 at least partially extends around the support system 102.

[0060] The comfort system 100 may include one or more covers for covering, connecting, separating, and / or holding various systems and components to optimize structural integrity, uniformity, access, customizability, and / or movability (e.g., preventing and / or facilitating movement) of one or more portions of the comfort system 100. In some implementations, the comfort system 100 includes a cover 106 forming an interior configured to receive the support system 102. Other systems and / or components may be deployed in the interior of the cover 106, such as the comfort perimeter 104. The cover 106 may be formed through one or more releasably connected covers and may include one or more covers within the interior corresponding to different systems, components, and / or combinations thereof. The cover may include one or more straps 128 to facilitate movement and carrying of the comfort system 100.

[0061] In some examples, the cover 106 may include a top 108, a side 110, and a bottom 112. The top 108, the side 110, and / or the bottom 112 of the cover 106 may be integrally connected and / or releasably connected to each other using an access system 114 to form the interior. The access system 114 may include one or more access connectors positioned at one or more access points on the cover 106. The access connectors may include, without limitation, zippers, hook and loop fasteners, flaps, ties, buttons, snaps, and / or the like. The access point(s) may be located at and / or extend along any position on the cover 106, such as the top 108, the bottom 112, the side 110, and / or at intersections of any of the top 108, the bottom 112, and / or the side 110. In some examples, a first access point connects the top 108 with the side 100 and a second access point connects the bottom 112 with the side 110, thereby providing access to the interior of the6104978181.2123958-865093cover 106 from both a proximal side of the comfort system 100 and a distal side of the comfort system 100. In this manner, the cover 106 and / or portions thereof may be removable for washing and / or customization. The cover 106 may be made from a soft material and provide cool ticking. The cover 106 provides a uniformity in creating a cohesive comfort system (e.g., a mattress), while permitting customization of various systems and / or components within the interior and accessible via the access system 114 for replacement, adjustment, and / or other modification.

[0062] For example, a topper 116 may extend over a proximal side of the support system 102. The topper 116 may sit directly on the support system 102 or be separated from the support system 102. For example, the topper 116 may be enclosed within a separate cover, the support system 102 may be enclosed within a separate cover, and / or a layer may extend across the proximal side of the support system 102 between one or more internal surfaces of the side 110 of the cover 106. The topper 116 may be removable.

[0063] The support system 102 and / or the topper 116 may be used to customize support and firmness of the comfort system 102. Various portions of the support system 102 and / or the topper 116 may have different firmness levels to customize where firmness is placed and the amount in each instance. The comfort system 100 may be configured to change size through growth in a horizontal and / or longitudinal direction using the support system 102, and the topper 116 and / or the cover 106 form a unified proximal surface of the comfort system 100 while accommodating the growth.

[0064] For example, the support system 102 may be formed using a plurality of pixels 118. The pixels 118 may be added and / or subtracted in different locations to modify the dimensions of the comfort system 100. Further, if one portion degrades, the pixels 118 of that portion can be replaced without having to replace the comfort system 100 as a whole. In some examples, an indexing system 120 is used to maintain the support system 102 in a predetermined orientation. The indexing system 120 may include a plurality of bases 122 that engage corresponding pixels 118. The pixels 118 may engage the bases 122 in an orientation agnostic manner within the space (e.g., a plane) corresponding to the horizontal and longitudinal directions, while maintaining the pixels 118 in an upright orientation extending in a vertical direction. The horizontal and longitudinal directions may generally form a plane corresponding surface(s) upon a user may sit, stand, and / or7104978181.2123958-865093lay, and the vertical direction may be transverse to that plane and / or correspond to the general direction in which a force is applied to the comfort system 100 by the user during use (e.g., a direction in which body weight is applied). The cover system 100 may form a proximal end and a distal end, each extending in the horizontal and longitudinal directions, with the proximal end extending along one or more sides in the vertical direction to the distal end. In some examples, the horizontal direction may correspond to a width of the comfort system 100, the longitudinal direction may correspond to a length of the comfort system 100, and the vertical direction may correspond to a height of the comfort system 100. Each of the pixels 118 is loose from adjacent pixels 118, such that an individual pixel 118 compresses along the vertical direction independent of other pixels 118. The pixels 118 may be covered by a sock (e.g., a cover, a coating, etc.) to facilitate sliding along the vertical direction relative to each other and to decrease friction wear of the pixels 118 during movement, thereby enhancing function and increasing lifetime of each individual pixel 118 and the comfort system 102 overall.

[0065] Alternatively or additionally, the pixels 118 may provide customizable firmness. For example, the pixels 118 may be formed by a shell that comprises a material that has a select firmness level (e.g., foam, fabric, latex, wool, fiber, cotton, etc. or combinations thereof). In another example, the pixels 118 have an internal support (e.g., spring, biasing mechanism, etc.) that provides the firmness level. In some examples, the pixels 118 may be a combination of a shell and internal support with customizable firmness configured via one or both. The pixels 118 may be provided with set firmness levels, such as soft, medium, firm, etc. The pixels 118 may provide a similar firmness level throughout the pixel 118, such that the pixel 118 and / or the support system 102 may be inverted vertically, with consistent firmness provided independent of vertical orientation. In other examples, the pixels 118 may have one or more portions with different firmness to further customize firmness through placement and orientation.

[0066] In some examples, each pixel 118 is of a select firmness level to provide customized firmness. In other examples, the firmness level of each the pixels 118 may be adjustable. For example, each pixel 118 may include a firmness adjustor that may be used to adjust firmness level. The firmness adjustor may adjust firmness level by increasing or decreasing an amount of tension of the internal support, pressure in the pixel 118, volume in the pixel 118, and / or the like. The firmness adjustor may include a mechanical system (e.g., a knob, button, switch, valve, etc.) that8104978181.2123958-865093may be manually adjusted or remotely adjusted using a computing device in communication with the firmness adjustor. In this manner, the firmness of one or more portions of the support system 102 may be controlled at a comfort system level down to a pixel level, such that users can decide where to place firmness and what amount.

[0067] In some examples, a portion of the pixels 118 may be of a first firmness level and another portion of pixels 118 may be of a second firmness level. For example, a user may desire more firm support to accommodate certain areas of the body (e.g., lumbar support, hip support, a pregnancy, etc.), in which case, different pixels 118 may have two or more firmness levels, to accommodate hips, a torso, shoulder(s), etc. at varying firmness levels. Some pixels 118 may be provided of varying sizes in the longitudinal direction, such as half-sizes, to accommodate injuries, pregnancy, etc., as non-limiting examples. In some examples, firmness level may be customized by removing pixels 118 or a portion of pixels 118. In some examples, the pixels 118 may be included at halfsizes, omitted, and included at varying firmness levels to create a customized comfort system 100 tailored to individual bodies of user(s).

[0068] In some examples, two portions of the pixel 118 may include varying firmness levels to accommodate two users that desire different firmness. For example, fifty percent of the pixels may be of a first firmness level and the other fifty percent may be of a second firmness level, although other percentages may be used depending on characteristics (e g., size, stature, weight, etc.) and preferences of each user. In some examples, each half may be further customized by providing pixels 118 of varying firmness in the portion of the pixels 118 accommodating the first user and the portion of pixels accommodating the second user.

[0069] The support system 102 may be configured in any shape, including any size through number of the pixels 118, any layout through positioning of the pixels 118, and any footprint through dimension of the pixels 118. In so, the support system 102 may form a customized shape or a standard shape and be adapted for deployment into a specific desired area or into one of a plurality of standardized areas. For example, the support system 102 may be growable to form a mattress having a selected standard mattress size (e.g., twin, twin XL, full, full XL, queen, king, California king, etc ). In some examples, the comfort perimeter 104 is formed using a plurality of rails 124, such that the comfort perimeter 104 may be similarly configured in any shape, including9104978181.2123958-865093size through number of the rails 124, any layout through positioning of the rails 124, and any footprint through dimension of the rails 124. The rails 124 may be modular pieces made from firm, breathable material (e.g., foam) to provide structure and uniformity around a perimeter of the support system 102. Each of the rails 124 may be covered in a cover, that may be removable and washable. The rails 124 may be connected to each other using one or more rail connectors (e g., , zippers, hook and loop fasteners, flaps, ties, buttons, snaps, etc.). In this manner, the comfortable perimeter 104 is growable to along the perimeter of the support system 102 to accommodate the horizontal and / or longitudinal growth of the support system 102. In some examples, the rails 124 connect in a manner that forms the dimensions of the comfort system 100, such that the pixels 118 are deployed according to the dimensions created by the comfort perimeter 104.

[0070] In some implementations, the indexing system 120 directs orientation of the support system 102 and airflow through the comfort system 100. The indexing system 120 may include the bases 122 to releasably engage the pixels 118 of the support system 102. In some examples, each base 122 corresponds to an individual pixel 118 and connects to other bases 122 through one or more base connectors. The base connector(s) may include a floor, connector aligners, and / or connector locks. The connector aligners may be used to maintain position and separation of the pixels 118 while permitting movement, while the connector locks may be used to form strips that are releasably connected to each other. The connectors may be used in any orientation in any slot of the base 122, with the base 122 being orientation agnostic. The bases 122 facilitate growing in horizontal and longitudinal directions to a desired perimeter formed by the comfort perimeter 104. In some examples, the base connector of the indexing system 120 is a floor connecting a plurality of the bases 122. For example, the bottom 112 of the cover 106 may be integral with the indexing system 120. The base connector of the indexing system 120 may be positioned above, below, and / or at the side of the support system 102 to separate and maintain the pixels 118. The bases 122 may include a support lock for engaging individual pixels 118. The bases 122 and the pixels 118 may include pathways through which air may be directed to facilitate cooling, heating, and / or humidity level control of the proximal surface of the comfort system 100, as well as controlling other comfort parameters.

[0071] Turning to Figures 4-5, it will be appreciated that the pixel 118 may form the basis of the modularity for dynamically adjusting between different standardized shapes. Figure 4 shows10104978181.2123958-865093example layouts 200 and footprints 202 of the support system 102 and the comfort perimeter 104, and Figure 5 illustrates tolerances 232 along a horizontal direction 236 and a longitudinal direction 234. In some implementations, the rails 124 of the comfort perimeter 104 may include corner rails and in some instances spacer rails in different combinations based on the desired layout. A pixel footprint 204 of the pixel 118 may form the base footprint unit. For example, the corner rails of the rails 124 may be formed into a first comer footprint 206 and a second corner footprint 208. The comer rails may be mirror configurations of each other for positioning on opposite sides. The spacer rails of the rails 124 may be formed into different lengths providing a first spacer footprint 210, a second spacer footprint 212, a third spacer footprint 214, and a fourth spacer footprint 216. The first and second corner footprints 206-208 may have a first length corresponding to eight of the pixel footprints 204 and a second length corresponding to 3.5 of the pixel footprints 204, with a pixel footprint 204 disposed at the intersection of the lengths. The different lengths of the spacer rails may be correspond to the pixel footprint 204, such that the first spacer footprint 210 corresponds to one pixel footprint 204, the second spacer footprint 212 corresponds to four pixel footprints 204, the third spacer footprint 214 corresponds to five pixel footprints 204, and the fourth spacer footprint 216 corresponds to nine pixel footprints 204.

[0072] By basing the modularity and footprint of the support system 102 and the comfort perimeter 104, the layout 200 of the comfort system 100 may be dynamically adjusted among any of the standard mattress sizes without gaps between or overlap in components. For example, a twin layout 218 may be formed using two of the first corner rails having the rail footprint 206 and two of the second comer rails having the rail footprint 208; a twin XL layout 220 may be formed using the same four comer rails as the twin with spacer rails having the spacer footprint 210 positioned between the corner rails along the longitudinal direction; a full layout 222 may be formed using the same four comer rails as the twin with spacer rails having the spacer footprint 212 positioned between the corner rails along the horizontal direction; a full XL layout 224 may be formed using the same four comer rails as the twin with spacer rails having the spacer footprint 212 positioned between the comer rails along the horizontal direction and spacer rails having the spacer footprint 210 positioned between the corner rails along the longitudinal direction; a queen layout 226 may be formed using the same four comer rails as the twin with spacer rails having the spacer footprint 214 positioned between the comer rails along the horizontal direction and spacer rails having the spacer footprint 210 positioned between the comer rails along the longitudinal direction; a king 11104978181.2123958-865093layout 228 may be formed using the same four corner rails as the twin with spacer rails having the spacer footprint 216 positioned between the comer rails along the horizontal direction and spacer rails having the spacer footprint 210 positioned between the comer rails along the longitudinal direction; and a California king layout 230 may be formed using the same four comer rails as the twin with two sets of spacer rails having the spacer footprint 212 positioned between the comer rails along the horizontal direction and spacer rails having the spacer footprint 212 positioned between the corner rails along the longitudinal direction. Although standard mattress layouts are illustrated, in some examples, the comfort system 100 may be customized or other layouts, such as a size that would fit a camper, a tent, etc.

[0073] Turning to Figure 5, examples tolerances 232 are illustrated. Examples of an overall error 238, an inner overall tolerance 240, a layout dimension 242, and an outer overall tolerance 244, along with longitudinal error 246, outer longitudinal tolerance 248, inner longitudinal tolerance 250, and horizontal error 252. In this manner, tolerance and error are defined in terms of overall dimensions based on the dimensions of an individual pixel 118 and standard mattress sizes.

[0074] The pixels 118 may be sized to support horizontal and longitudinal growth to move between standard mattress sizes and other customized sizes. The dimensions of the pixels 118 are determined based on modulus operations with integer constraints through iterative modeling. The dimensions of the pixels 118 minimizes leftover space in forming the standard mattress sizes. Tn this manner, the customization of the comfort system 100 is determined through tolerance and error in terms of overall dimensions.

[0075] In some examples, mathematical modeling may be used to determine suitable pixel dimensions for a modular mattress system capable of being formed to standard U.S. mattress sizes. For example, a modeling process may evaluate various pixel dimensions to determine which dimension produces acceptable dimensions when multiplied into lengths and widths of standard mattress formats. Using the modeling process, for each potential pixel dimension, a resulting mattress size can be compared against allowable tolerances in dimension length and width. In some examples, a desired tolerance can be approximately .5 inches of deviation for width or height and / or one inch of total acceptable deviation for the mattress system.12104978181.2123958-865093

[0076] In some examples, a determination of an optimal pixel size can consider several functional factors. For example, pixel dimensions allow standard mattress sizes to be constructed from whole number multiples of the pixel. In some examples, pixel dimensions can be selected to produce even pixel counts across a width of the mattress system, which can facilitate evenly dividing the mattress into left and right sleeping zones. Additionally, pixel dimensions can be selected based on a total number of pixels since fewer pixels can reduce manufacturing costs.

[0077] In some examples, the determination of an optimal pixel size can consider dimensional relationships between standard mattress sizes. For example, a difference between a twin mattress and a twin XL mattress is approximately four inches, and a difference between a king mattress and a California king mattress are similarly approximately four inches, which can be used as an upper limit on allowable pixel dimension to allow for configuration from a smaller standard size, such as twin or twin XL to twin XL or California king, respectively. Thus, optimal pixel size can be chosen relative to the above dimensional thresholds such that each standard mattress configuration can be produced within desired tolerances.

[0078] In some examples, the considerations provided above can be used to determine an optimal pixel dimension of ranging from approximately 4.16-4.22 inches (e.g., 4.19 inches). In some examples, although the range is provided as an optimal unit size for constructing standard U.S. mattresses within desired dimensional tolerances, the disclosed range is not limiting. For example, pixel dimensions slightly above or below may likewise be used, provided that resulting assembled mattress dimensions remain within acceptable tolerance ranges (e.g., within approximately one-half inch of positive deviation or approximately one inch of total dimensional variation, allow mattress sizes to be formed from integer multiples of the selected pixel dimension, etc.). Using this footprint, a twin may be formed using approximately 112 pixels, a twin XL may be formed using approximately 119 pixels, a full may be formed using approximately 176 pixels, a full XL may be formed using approximately 187 pixels, a queen may be formed using approximately 204 pixels, a king may be formed using approximately 272 pixels, and a California king may be formed using approximately 270 pixels.

[0079] Referring to Figures 6-7, an example pixel 118 is shown. In some implementations, the pixels 118 may include a proximal surface 302 extending distally along one or more side surfaces 306 (e.g., four side surfaces) to a distal surface 304. The surfaces 32-306 may form a shell 308.13104978181.2123958-865093The shell 308 may be made from a compressible, supportive material (e g., foam, fabric, latex, wool, fiber, cotton, etc. or combinations thereof). The shell 308 may be covered with a sock 310, which may be a cover, a coating, and / or the like to reduce friction during compression, facilitate vertical movement, and provide protection. The shell 308 may have a selectable firmness level, and / or the pixels 118 have an internal support 312 (e.g., spring, coil, etc.) that provides the firmness level. The firmness level of the pixel 118 may be indicated by the sock 310 and may be adjustable or fixed. In some examples, In some examples, the pixels 118 may provide a similar firmness level throughout the pixel 118, such that the pixels 118 may be turned over and provide the same firmness level throughout. In some other examples, the pixels 118 provide a first firmness level on a first side and a second firmness level on a second side, such that the pixels 118 may be turned over and provide different firmness levels. For example, one half of the internal support 312 may provide a first firmness and another half of the internal support 312 may provide a second firmness. In some examples, the internal support 312 may be comprised of two springs of different firmness levels.

[0080] The shell 308 may include a receiver 314 configured to releasably engage the corresponding base 122 of the indexing system 120. The receiver 314 may include an opening defined in an interior of the shell 308. The shell 308 may include a pixel pathway 316 configured to direct airflow from the indexing system 120 vertically towards the proximal surface of the comfort system 100. In some examples, the receiver 314 and the pixel pathway 316 are disposed along a central axis 318 of the pixel, which may be along the vertical direction, transverse to a width 320 and a length 322 of the pixel 118.

[0081] In some examples, the internal support 312 may be recessed to provide protection from the internal support 312 to other components and to hide the internal support 312 from view. The internal support 312 may include a coil spring to provide added support, facilitate tunability via spring rate, and extend longevity. The material of the shell 308 may contain the internal support 312, provide support, and be tunable via ILD. As can be understood from Figure 7, the pixel 118 may include various packing configurations for the internal support 312. For example, a full wrap configuration 324 may include the sock 310 extending about an entirety of the shell 308, including alongthe pixel pathway 316 and ultrasonically welded at one ormore seams 330. A pocket preload configuration 326 may include a pocket coil 332 inserted into the pixel pathway 316, and a pocket14104978181.2123958-865093preload configuration 328 may include a pocket coil 334 that is see-through from top to bottom and inserted into the pixel pathway 316. The pocket coils 332 and / or 334 may hide the edges of the sock 310.

[0082] The pixels 118 may be of a same shape or different shapes or combinations thereof. For example, a cross-section of the pixels 118 may be circular, triangular square, rectangular, and / or the like. In some examples, the pixels 118 may be comprised of sides having the same width such that a cross-section of the pixels is square. The pixels 118 may comprise sections of a same height and / or different heights, depending on customization of the comfort system.

[0083] Turning to Figures 8-14, an example of the indexing system 120 is shown. In some implementations, the indexing system 120 includes the bases 122. The bases 112 may include a support lock 400 configured to releasably engage the receiver 314 of the pixel 118. The bases 122 may further include a support pathway 404 for directing airflow through the base 122. Each of the bases 122 may be connected to each other using at least one base connector 402. The indexing system 120 may be formed using PET, PU, felt, foam, and / or the like. The indexing system 120 may form a floor that is breathable and flexible for articulation, while providing support, alignment, spacing, and orientation for the support system 102. A first example configuration 406 and a second example configuration 408 of the indexing system are shown.

[0084] In some implementations, the support lock 400 includes a body 412 extending proximally from a surface of the base 122 to a proximal side 410, and body 420 of a pathway support 416 extends distally from the floor to a distal side 418. The body 412 may include one or more grooves 414 to facilitate releasable friction fit connection with the receiver 314 of the pixel 118. The indexing system 120 may include the base connectors 402 connecting the bases 122 to form the floor. The floor may have different thicknesses (e.g., 428, 430) and the pathway supports 416 may have different heights (e.g., 422, 424) to facilitate airflow. The proximal side 410 of the support lock 400 may include the support pathway to direct airflow through the indexing layer 120 and into the support system 102. The base connectors 402 may be disposed at one or more intersections 436 between the support locks 400 and thus the pixels 118. Vertical airflow paths 432 may be disposed at the intersections 436 and the support pathways 404. The vertical airflow paths 432 may include a pixel vertical airflow path 446 and an intersection vertical airflow path 452 through one or more topper pathways 438 defined in the topper 116. The topper pathways15104978181.2123958-865093438 may include an opening extending between a topper proximal side 440 and a topper distal side 442. Horizontal airflow paths 434 may extend between the pathway supports 416 and along the distal side of the floor. The horizontal airflow paths 434 may include a pixel horizontal airflow path 448 and an intersection horizontal airflow path 450. The pixel horizontal airflow path 448 may be directed proximally in a vertically direction through the support lock 400 through the support pathway 404 through the pixel pathway 316 and through the topper pathway 438. Similarly, the intersection horizontal airflow path 450 may be directed proximally in a vertically direction through the intersection 436 between the pixels 118 and through the topper pathway 438. The horizontal and vertical airflow provides temperature regulation and breathability.

[0085] Turning to Figures 15-22, an example configuration 454 of the indexing system 120 is shown. The base 122 may be a separate modular component configured to engage adjacent bases 122. Th base includes a base body 456 and a base side 458. A base lock opening 462 is defined in the base body 456 to provide access to release the base connectors 402. The sides 458 may include connector slots 460. The base 122 is symmetrical along both a first direction 464 and a second direction 466. In this manner, the base 122 may include four symmetrical quadrants to provide orientation agnostic connection. The support lock 400 may include a plurality of protrusions 464 positioned around the support pathway 404, each including a channel 468 to releasably engage the receiver 314 and / or the internal support 312. The base connector 402 includes a connector body 474 and one or more releasable locks 476. The base connector 402 may be in the form of a connector aligner 470 or a connector lock 472. The connector aligner 470 includes one of the releasable locks 476 disposed opposite an aligner 478, and the connector lock 474 includes a pair of opposing releasable locks 476. The releasable locks 476 are configured to releasably engage a locker 480 disposed within the connector slots 460, with the base lock openings 462 providing access to release the releasable lock 476. The aligners 478 are configured to pass the lockers 480 without engagement, thereby providing alignment without locking. Using the base connectors 402 the bases 122 can be locked along a first direction 484 and aligned without locking along a second direction 486. In this manner strips 482 of the bases 122 can be formed and aligned with adjacent strips 484 to form the indexing layer 120 with different sizes and configurations.

[0086] Turning to Figures 23-50, various implementations of a modular frame of a furniture system are illustrated for supporting the comfort system 100. The modular frames described herein 16104978181.2123958-865093are configured for horizontal dimension 580 and / or longitudinal dimension 578 modifications based on the size of the comfort system 100. The modular frame may include a modular headboard and / or drawers with similar modularity. In some implementations, various hidden compartments may be used to house electronics, control systems (e.g., heating, cooling, etc.), entertainment systems (e.g., speakers), lighting, power charging systems, etc. Various portions of the frames discussed above may be releasably connected using any number of friction fit, male-female connections, and other connections for releasably connecting various modular components to form the frame.

[0087] Turning to Figures 23-29, a furniture system 500 according to an implementation is illustrated. In an implementation, the furniture system 500 includes a frame 502 configured to support the comfort system 100. In an implementation the frame 502 includes a first head section 504, a second head section 505, a first foot section 506, a second foot section 507, one or more side rails 508, and one or more planks 510 positioned between the one or more side rails 508.

[0088] In an implementation, the first head section 504 and the second head section 505 are disposed at a first longitudinal end 501, and the first foot section 506 and the second foot section 507 are disposed at a second longitudinal end 503. In an implementation, the first head section 504 and the second head section 505 are coupled to each other using one or more clamps 582 received by a respective clamp aperture 509 of each of the first head section 504 and the second head section 505. In an implementation, the first foot section 506 and the second foot section 507 are coupled to each other using one or more clamps 582 received by a respective clamp aperture 509 of each of the first foot section 506 and the second foot section 507.

[0089] In an implementation, each of the first head section 504, the second head section 505, the first foot section 506, and the second foot section 507 include a first set of plank apertures 517 and a second set of plank apertures 519 configured to receive a corresponding plank protrusion 521 extending from a bottom surface of the one or more planks 510.

[0090] Turning to Figure 28, the horizontal dimension 580 is increased by adding a third head section 522 at the first longitudinal end 501 and a third foot section 524 at the second longitudinal end 503.17104978181.2123958-865093

[0091] In an implementation, each of the one or more side rails 508 include one or more protrusions 511, which are configure to be received by a first side rail aperture 513 or a second side rail aperture 515 formed in each of the first head section 504, the second head section 505, the first foot section 506, and the second foot section 507 based on the desired longitudinal dimension. Turning to Figure 29, the one or more side rails 508 can be oriented between a first configuration and a second configuration based on a size of the comfort system 100 to provide concealed dimensional modification. For instance, the first configuration is 90 degrees rotated from the second configuration. In this manner, the furniture system is configured for dimensional changes while hiding the mechanisms of such changes (e.g., covering openings, connection points, unused surfaces, etc.).

[0092] Turning to Figures 30-32, another furniture system 526 according to an implementation is illustrated. In this implementation, one or more drawers 532 are provided to provide storage under the frame. In this implementation, the frame includes a first frame 528 and a second frame 530. As illustrated in Figure 31, the first frame 528 and the second frame 530 can be used individually or combined. Each of the first frame 528 and the second frame 530 include a plurality of frame protrusions 537 that slidably couple to one or more rails 535. The sliding arrangement allows for adjustment in the horizontal 580 and / or longitudinal 578 dimension.

[0093] Turning to Figure 33, another implementation is shown that is substantially similar to the furniture system 500. In this implementation, the one or more planks include a plurality of planks 539 that are coupled together via a plurality of linkages 541. The linkages allow the plurality of planks to remain connected during adjustment in the horizontal dimension 580.

[0094] Turning to Figure 34, an example headboard is illustrated and includes a first section 543, a second section 545, and a third section 547. This allows provides a modular headboard for use with the furniture system 500 described herein.

[0095] Turning to Figure 35, an example headboard is illustrated and includes a first support 549, a second support 551, and headboard planks 553 extending therebetween. This allows provides a modular headboard for use with the furniture system 500 described herein. Turning to Figure 36, additional headboards 555 and 557 are illustrated.18104978181.2123958-865093

[0096] Turning to Figure 37, one or more drawers 532 are slidably coupled to the frame 502 for providing storage therein. In an implementation, the one or more drawers include a front plate 534 and an extended front plate 536 based on the longitudinal dimension 578. In an implementation, the front plates are interchangeable. In another implementation, the extended front plate 536 couples over the front plate 534.

[0097] Turning to Figures 38-41, another furniture system 538 according to an implementation is illustrated. This implementation includes some features that are similar to previously described implementations, and, thus, the same reference numerals are used in the figures. In this implementation, a first leg 540 and a second leg 542 are coupled to a first structural member 548. A third leg 544 and a fourth leg 546 are coupled to a second structural member 550. The first structural member 548 and the second structural member 550 include a plurality of apertures 552 that correspond with the clamp apertures 509 and rail apertures 513, 515. In this implementation, different sized first structural member 548 and second structural member 550 are interchanged to adjust the horizontal dimension 580. In an implementation, the furniture system 538 includes a headboard 555 and 557 (illustrated in Figure 40 and 42) that is similar to the implementations described herein. In an implementation, the furniture system 538 includes one or more drawers 532.

[0098] Turning to Figures 43-46, another furniture system 556 according to an implementation is illustrated. This implementation includes some features that are similar to previously described implementations, and, thus, the same reference numerals are used in the figures. In this implementation, the furniture system 556 includes a first head section 558, a second head section 560, a frame member 564, and legs 562 that cooperatively support the planks 510. In this implementation, the first head section 558 and the second head section 560 are substantially similar to the first head section 504 and the second head section 505, except with an additional set of plank apertures. In an implementation, the horizontal dimension 580 is adjusted by adding a third head section 566. In an implementation, a first extension 568 and a second extension 570 are coupled to or integral with the first head section 558 and the second head section 560 to support headboard planks 572. In an implementation, the furniture system 556 includes one or more drawers 532.19104978181.2123958-865093

[0099] Turning to Figures 47-50, anther furniture system 574 is illustrated. This implementation is substantially similar to the implementations described above, except identical head sections 576 are used. In this implementation, longer head sections 579 must be used to adjust the horizontal dimension 580. In an implementation, a headboard 588 is mounted to one of the head sections 576, 579 using headboard mounting members 584, 586. In an implementation the headboard mounting members 584, 586 are integral with or coupled to the one of the head sections 576, 578.

[0100] Figure 51 illustrates an example network environment 4300 including a comfort customization system 4302, which may include an interactive interface and be associated with one or more sensors. The customization system 4302 may be used to customize the furniture system 200, as well as control various aspects of the furniture system 200 (e.g., heating, cooling, humidity, frame position, etc.). The furniture system 200 may be customized using artificial intelligence in some examples. A network 4308 may be used by one or more computing or data storage devices for implementing the customization system 4302 for providing a corresponding digital environment in which a user may interact with various digital elements to capture user characteristics (e.g., shape, size, weight, etc.), comfort preferences (e.g., sleep position, firmness, support, temperature, etc.), and / or environmental preferences (e.g., sound, lighting, temperature, etc.). In one implementation, one or more user devices 4304, one or more devices 4306, one or more databases 4310, and / or other network components or computing devices described herein are communicatively connected to the network 4308. Examples of the user devices 4304 include a terminal, personal computer, a smart-phone, a tablet, a mobile computer, a workstation, a television, a sand / or the like. The one more devices 4306 may be a television, an HVAC system, a speaker, a lighting system, etc. The network 4308 may be a local wireless network (e.g., Bluetooth, etc.) or a network through which communication with a remote server (e.g., server 4312) is facilitated (e.g., WiFi, cellular, etc.).

[0101] In some examples, the customization system 4302 may utilize the user characteristics, comfort preferences, and / or the environmental preferences to generate the customized digital environment. The user characteristics, comfort preferences, and / or the environmental preferences may be captured by the one or more sensors and / or input by a user. The customized digital environment may include a customization map of the comfort system 100 at an individual pixel20104978181.2123958-865093level based on user characteristics and / or comfort preferences. The environmental profde may include environmental preferences for the surrounding environment, such as temperature, sound, lighting, etc. In some examples, the customization map and / or the environmental profde may be generated using sensor data and adjusted based on user input. In some implementations, multiple customization maps and / or environmental profdes may be generated for different users, different times of the day, different activities (e.g., sleeping, reading, watching television, etc.). The customized digital environment may include one or more ranges for comfort preferences and / or environmental preferences. For example, the customization map may include one or more ranges for the comfort preferences, such as acceptable ranges, optimal ranges, etc. Similarly, the environmental profde may include acceptable ranges, optimal ranges, etc. for temperature, sound, lighting, etc.

[0102] The one or more sensors may be placed at various points throughout the comfort system 100 and / or the surrounding environment to obtain comfort parameters, and / or environmental parameters and relay the information to the customization system 4302 via the network 4308. In some examples, the one or more sensors may be included in one or more wearables that obtain physiological parameters and communicate with the customization system 4302 via the network 4308. In some examples, the one or more sensors may be placed in other nearby furnishings and / or throughout the environment to relay the physiological parameters, comfort parameters, and / or environmental parameters to the customization system 4302.

[0103] The customization system 4302 may monitor the physiological parameters, comfort parameters, and / or environmental parameters via the one or more sensors to adjust settings related to the comfort system 100 or the surrounding environment based on the received parameters. The physiological parameters may include body temperature, blood oxygen, pulse rate, breathing rate, sleep patterns, body temperature, etc. and may be used by the customization system 4302 to set or adjust settings for the comfort system 100 and / or the surrounding environment, such as temperature, sounds, lighting, etc. The comfort parameters may include firmness level, sleep position, support, etc. for individual pixels based on the weight or force being placed on the pixels. The customization system 4302 may use the comfort parameters to adjust the comfort system 100. The environmental parameters may be temperature, lighting, sound, etc. of the surrounding21104978181.2123958-865093environment and may be used by the customization system 4302 to set or adjust settings for the environment, such as temperature, sounds, lighting, etc.

[0104] For example, the one or more sensors may be placed in a mattress topper 116 to obtain physiological parameters and / or comfort parameters for a user that is supported by the mattress topper 116, and relay the sensor data to the customization system 4302, which can provide a signal to turn on an HVAC system to provide air conditioning, or if the air conditioning system is already turned on, to adjust the temperature. In another example, the customization system 4302 may receive a user input indicating the user would like to relax. The customization system 4302 may send a signal via the network to one or more speakers to power on the speakers, play a set playlist over the speakers, activate noise canceling features, emit white noise or other ambient sounds, etc. In some examples, the customization system 4302 may provide multiple signals to multiple systems when the sensor data indicates an adjustment is needed. For example, the customization system 4302 may provide one or more signals to adjust ambient lighting, turn off a television, turn on one or more speakers to emit white noise, noise canceling features, a playlist, etc., and / or adjust the temperature of a room once the obtained parameters indicate that a user has fallen asleep.

[0105] In some examples, a customization map may be generated for the comfort system 100 and may include values or ranges of values for the comfort system 100. For example, the customization map may include predetermined values individual pixels or for portions of pixels. The customization map may include values or ranges of values for comfort preferences, such as preferred temperature ranges, firmness, support, etc. for pixels or sets of pixels. For example, a first user may set a preferred first temperature for a first set of pixels of the comfort system 100 and a second user may set a preferred second temperature for a second set of pixels of the comfort system 100. In some examples, the customization map may be generated by the customization system based on a user lying on the bed and activating a customization sensing feature, in which case, sensors in the comfort system 100 may measure an amount of force being placed on individual pixels 118. In some examples, the customization map may be generated prior to shipping and the customization sensing feature may adjust pixels 118 based on the sensor data and / or user input.22104978181.2123958-865093

[0106] In some examples, the customization map may be presented to a user via a user interface for manual adjustment of the comfort system 100. For example, the user may select portions of pixels or individual pixels 118 and customize a firmness level for each. In some other examples, the customization map may be used to automatically adjust the comfort system 100 based on sensed comfort preferences to achieve desired firmness levels throughout the comfort system. Additionally or alternatively, the customization map may include threshold values or threshold ranges of values for comfort preferences, such as body temperature, temperature of pixels, etc. The temperature may be adjusted by the customization system 4302 by providing cooling via the pixels 118, bases 122, and / or the topper 116.

[0107] The server 4310 may host a networking environment. In one implementation, the server 4310 also hosts a website or an application that users may visit to access the interactive interface 4302. The server 4310 may be one single server, a plurality of servers with each such server being a physical server or a virtual machine, or a collection of both physical servers and virtual machines. In another implementation, a cloud hosts one or more components of the system. The interactive interface 4302, the user devices 4304, the server 4310, and other resources connected to the network 4306 may access one or more additional servers for access to one or more websites, applications, web services interfaces, etc. that are used for interactive engagement. In one implementation, the server 4310 also hosts a search engine that the system uses for accessing and modifying information corresponding to customization.

[0108] Figure 52 illustrates an example computing system 4400 having one or more computing units that may implement various systems and methods discussed herein is provided. The computing system 4400 may be applicable to the customization system 4302, the server 4310, the user devices 4304, and other computing or network devices. It will be appreciated that specific implementations of these devices may be of differing possible specific computing architectures not all of which are specifically discussed herein but will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art.

[0109] The computer system 4400 may be a computing system that is capable of executing a computer program product to execute a computer process. Data and program files may be input to the computer system 4400, which reads the files and executes the programs therein. Some of the23104978181.2123958-865093elements of the computer system 4400, including one or more hardware processors 4402, one or more data storage devices 4404, one or more memory devices 4408, and / or one or more ports 4408-410. Additionally, other elements that will be recognized by those skilled in the art may be included in the computing system 4400 but are not explicitly depicted or discussed further herein. Various elements of the computer system 4400 may communicate with one another by way of one or more communication buses, point-to-point communication paths, or other communication means not explicitly depicted.

[0110] The processor 4402 may include, for example, a central processing unit (CPU), a microprocessor, a microcontroller, a digital signal processor (DSP), and / or one or more internal levels of cache. There may be one or more processors 4402, such that the processor 4402 comprises a single central-processing unit, or a plurality of processing units capable of executing instructions and performing operations in parallel with each other, commonly referred to as a parallel processing environment.

[0111] The computer system 4400 may be a conventional computer, a distributed computer, or any other type of computer, such as one or more external computers made available via a cloud computing architecture. The presently described technology is optionally implemented in software stored on the data stored device(s) 4404, stored on the memory device(s) 4406, and / or communicated via one or more of the ports 4408-4410, thereby transforming the computer system 4400 to a special purpose machine for implementing the operations described herein. Examples of the computer system 4400 include personal computers, terminals, workstations, mobile phones, tablets, laptops, personal computers, multimedia consoles, gaming consoles, set top boxes, and the like.

[0112] The one or more data storage devices 4404 may include any non-volatile data storage device capable of storing data generated or employed within the computing system 4400, such as computer executable instructions for performing a computer process, which may include instructions of both application programs and an operating system (OS) that manages the various components of the computing system 4400. The data storage devices 4404 may include, without limitation, magnetic disk drives, optical disk drives, solid state drives (SSDs), flash drives, and the like. The data storage devices 4404 may include removable data storage media, non-removable24104978181.2123958-865093data storage media, and / or external storage devices made available via a wired or wireless network architecture with such computer program products, including one or more database management products, web server products, application server products, and / or other additional software components. Examples of removable data storage media include Compact Disc Read-Only Memory (CD-ROM), Digital Versatile Disc Read-Only Memory (DVD-ROM), magneto-optical disks, flash drives, and the like. Examples of non-removable data storage media include internal magnetic hard disks, SSDs, and the like. The one or more memory devices 4406 may include volatile memory (e.g., dynamic random access memory (DRAM), static random access memory (SRAM), etc.) and / or non-volatile memory (e.g., read-only memory (ROM), flash memory, etc.).

[0113] Computer program products containing mechanisms to effectuate the systems and methods in accordance with the presently described technology may reside in the data storage devices 4404 and / or the memory devices 4406, which may be referred to as machine-readable media. It will be appreciated that machine-readable media may include any tangible non-transitory medium that is capable of storing or encoding instructions to perform any one or more of the operations of the present disclosure for execution by a machine or that is capable of storing or encoding data structures and / or modules utilized by or associated with such instructions. Machine-readable media may include a single medium or multiple media (e.g., a centralized or distributed database, and / or associated caches and servers) that store the one or more executable instructions or data structures.

[0114] In some implementations, the computer system 4400 includes one or more ports, such as an input / output (VO) port 4408 and a communication port 4410, for communicating with other computing, network, or comfort system devices. It will be appreciated that the ports 4408-4410 may be combined or separate and that more or fewer ports may be included in the computer system 4400.

[0115] The VO port 4408 may be connected to an VO device, or other device, by which information is input to or output from the computing system 4400. Such VO devices may include, without limitation, one or more input devices, output devices, and / or environment transducer devices.25104978181.2123958-865093

[0116] In one implementation, the input devices convert a human-generated signal, such as, human voice, physical movement, physical touch or pressure, and / or the like, into electrical signals as input data into the computing system 4400 via the I / O port 4408. Similarly, the output devices may convert electrical signals received from computing system 4400 via the I / O port 4408 into signals that may be sensed as output by a human, such as sound, light, and / or touch. The input device may be an alphanumeric input device, including alphanumeric and other keys for communicating information and / or command selections to the processor 4402 via the I / O port 4408. The input device may be another type of user input device including, but not limited to: direction and selection control devices, such as a mouse, a trackball, cursor direction keys, a joystick, and / or a wheel; one or more sensors, such as a camera, a microphone, a positional sensor, an orientation sensor, a gravitational sensor, an inertial sensor, and / or an accelerometer; and / or a touch-sensitive display screen (“touchscreen”). The output devices may include, without limitation, a display, a touchscreen, a speaker, a tactile and / or haptic output device, and / or the like. In some implementations, the input device and the output device may be the same device, for example, in the case of a touchscreen.

[0117] The environment transducer devices convert one form of energy or signal into another for input into or output from the computing system 4400 via the I / O port 4408. For example, an electrical signal generated within the computing system 4400 may be converted to another type of signal, and / or vice-versa. In one implementation, the environment transducer devices sense characteristics or aspects of an environment local to or remote from the computing device 4400, such as, light, sound, temperature, pressure, magnetic field, electric field, chemical properties, physical movement, orientation, acceleration, gravity, and / or the like. Further, the environment transducer devices may generate signals to impose some effect on the environment either local to or remote from the example computing device 4400, such as, physical movement of some object (e.g., a mechanical actuator), heating or cooling of a substance, adding a chemical substance, and / or the like.

[0118] In one implementation, a communication port 4410 is connected to a network by way of which the computer system 4400 may receive network data useful in executing the methods and systems set out herein as well as transmitting information and network configuration changes determined thereby. Stated differently, the communication port 4410 connects the computer26104978181.2123958-865093system 4400 to one or more communication interface devices configured to transmit and / or receive information between the computing system 4400 and other devices by way of one or more wired or wireless communication networks or connections. Examples of such networks or connections include, without limitation, Universal Serial Bus (USB), Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth®, Near Field Communication (NFC), Long-Term Evolution (LTE), and so on. One or more such communication interface devices may be utilized via the communication port 4410 to communicate one or more other machines, either directly over a point-to-point communication path, over a wide area network (WAN) (e.g., the Internet), over a local area network (LAN), over a cellular (e.g., third generation (3G) or fourth generation (4G)) network, or over another communication means. Further, the communication port 4410 may communicate with an antenna or other link for electromagnetic signal transmission and / or reception.

[0119] In an example implementation, the pop-up figure information, interactive information and elements, software and other modules and services may be embodied by instructions stored on the data storage devices 4404 and / or the memory devices 4406 and executed by the processor 4402.

[0120] The system set forth herein is but one possible example of a computer system that may employ or be configured in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure. It will be appreciated that other non-transitory tangible computer-readable storage media storing computerexecutable instructions for implementing the presently disclosed technology on a computing system may be utilized.

[0121] In the present disclosure, the methods disclosed may be implemented as sets of instructions or software readable by a device. Further, it is understood that the specific order or hierarchy of steps in the methods disclosed are instances of example approaches. Based upon design preferences, it is understood that the specific order or hierarchy of steps in the method can be rearranged while remaining within the disclosed subject matter. The accompanying method claims present elements of the various steps in a sample order, and are not necessarily meant to be limited to the specific order or hierarchy presented.

[0122] The described disclosure may be provided as a computer program product, or software, that may include a non-transitory machine-readable medium having stored thereon instructions,27104978181.2123958-865093which may be used to program a computer system (or other electronic devices) to perform a process according to the present disclosure. A machine-readable medium includes any mechanism for storing information in a form (e.g., software, processing application) readable by a machine (e.g., a computer). The machine-readable medium may include, but is not limited to, magnetic storage medium, optical storage medium; magneto-optical storage medium, read only memory (ROM); random access memory (RAM); erasable programmable memory (e.g., EPROM and EEPROM); flash memory; or other types of medium suitable for storing electronic instructions.

[0123] While the present disclosure has been described with reference to various implementations, it will be understood that these implementations are illustrative and that the scope of the present disclosure is not limited to them. Many variations, modifications, additions, and improvements are possible. More generally, embodiments in accordance with the present disclosure have been described in the context of particular implementations. Functionality may be separated or combined in blocks differently in various embodiments of the disclosure or described with different terminology. These and other variations, modifications, additions, and improvements may fall within the scope of the disclosure as defined in the claims that follow.28104978181.2

Claims

123958-865093CLAIMSWHAT IS CLAIMED IS:

1. A furniture system comprising:a comfort system having a customizable firmness and a customizable size, the customizable size formed through dimensional modification of a support system in at least one of a horizontal direction or a longitudinal direction; anda frame configurable for the customizable size of the comfort system by modifying at least one of a first dimension of the frame or a second dimension of the frame, the first dimension extending along the horizontal direction and the second dimension extending along the longitudinal direction.

2. The furniture system of claim 1, wherein the comfort system is a mattress and the frame is a bed frame.

3. The furniture system of any of claims 1-2, wherein the comfort system comprises:a topper extending over the support system; anda comfort perimeter extending around a perimeter of the support system.

4. The furniture system of any of claims 1-3, further comprising:an indexing system configured to maintain the support system in a predetermined orientation according to the customizable size.

5. The furniture system of any of claims 1-4, further comprising:a cover enclosing the comfort system in an interior; andan access system providing access to the interior.

6. The furniture system of claim 5, wherein the access system is disposed relative to at least one of a first vertical end of the comfort system or a second vertical end of the comfort system, the first vertical end being proximate to the topper.29104978181.2123958-8650937. The furniture system of any of claims 3-6, wherein the comfort perimeter is formed with a plurality of modular perimeter sections.

8. The furniture system of any of claims 3-7, wherein the topper is made from a foam material.

9. The furniture system of any of claims 1-8, wherein the support system is formed using a plurality of pixels, each of the plurality of extending in a vertical direction transverse to the horizontal direction and the longitudinal direction.

10. The furniture system of claim 9, wherein each of the plurality of pixels is configured to move along the vertical direction.

11. The furniture system of any of claims 9-10, wherein each of the plurality of pixels is configured to move independent of one or more adjacent pixels of the plurality of pixels.

12. The furniture system of any of claims 9-11, wherein each of the plurality of pixels is orientation agnostic within two-dimensions corresponding to the horizontal direction and the longitudinal direction.

13. The furniture system of any of claims 9-12, wherein each of the plurality of pixels is loose from one or more adjacent pixels of the plurality of pixels.

14. The furniture system of any of claims 9-13, wherein each of the plurality of pixels is maintained in the predetermined orientation using the indexing system.

15. The furniture system of any of claims 9-14, wherein the indexing system separates each of the plurality of pixels from one or more adjacent pixels of the plurality of pixels.

16. The furniture system of any of claims 9-15, wherein the plurality of pixels are separated from each other by a constant distance using the indexing system.30104978181.2123958-86509317. The furniture system of any of claims 9-16, wherein the indexing system comprises: a base including a support lock, the support lock configured to releasably engage a corresponding pixel of the plurality of pixels.

18. The furniture system of claim 17, wherein the base is one of a plurality of bases, the plurality of bases corresponding to the plurality of pixels.

19. The furniture system of claim 18, wherein the base includes at least one connector configured to maintain an orientation of the base relative to one or more adjacent bases of the plurality of bases.

20. The furniture system of claim 19, wherein the at least one connector is a connector aligner or a connector lock.

21. The furniture system of any of claims 18-20, wherein the plurality of bases are locked in a plurality of strips.

22. The furniture system of claim 17, wherein the base includes a surface extending across the support system, the support lock being one of a plurality of support locks, the plurality of support locks corresponding to the plurality of pixels.

23. The furniture system of any of claims 9-22, wherein each of the plurality of pixels comprises:a shell configured to create the customizable firmness and to facilitate independent sliding of the plurality of pixels; andan opening extending through the shell from a first surface to a second surface.

24. The furniture system of claim 23, further comprising:an internal support disposed in the interior of the shell.

25. The furniture system of claim 24, wherein the internal support is a spring.31104978181.2123958-86509326. The furniture system of any of claims 22-25, wherein the independent sliding is facilitated using at least one of a coating or a pixel cover covering the shell.

27. The furniture system of any of claims 1-26, wherein the frame is formed using a plurality of modular frame sections.

28. The furniture system of any of claims 1-27, wherein the frame comprises:one or more head sections positioned at a first longitudinal end;one or more foot sections positioned at a second longitudinal end;one or more side rails connecting the one or more head sections and the one or more foot sections; andone or more planks positioned between the one or more side rails.

29. The furniture system of any of claims 1-28, wherein the frame includes at least one of a headboard, one or more feet, or one or more drawers.

30. The furniture system of any of claims 1-29, wherein the frame includes a hidden area configured to house at least one of electronics, a power source, speakers, controls, or light.32104978181.2

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