Bed system having mattress and wake-up control system
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing air mattress systems lack advanced control mechanisms for adjusting firmness and position, and do not effectively integrate biometric signals or remote monitoring for personalized comfort and wake-up methods.
Innovation Solution
An inflatable air mattress system with a control box, pump, and remote control that allows for independent adjustment of air chamber pressure, bed position, and temperature, using biometric signals to optimize wake-up times and incorporating remote monitoring for alerting other users.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If air mattress systems use basic pump and valve assembly for pressure adjustment, then the system structure is simple, but the control precision and firmness adjustment range are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The air mattress is divided into multiple independently controllable air chambers or zones, each with its own pressure control. This segmentation allows different firmness levels in different regions (e.g., head, torso, legs) to be adjusted independently, improving pressure control precision without requiring a completely complex centralized control system.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates dynamic pressure adjustment capabilities where the firmness can be changed in real-time based on user preferences or detected conditions. The pump and valve assembly are controlled to provide dynamic pressure changes rather than static adjustment, enhancing control precision while maintaining manageable system complexity through programmable logic.
2Ease of operation
If separate remote controls are used for position and firmness adjustment, then the control functions are specialized, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to multiple controls
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple control functions (firmness adjustment, position adjustment, temperature control, and wake-up algorithms) are merged into a single remote control device. This consolidation allows users to operate all mattress functions from one interface, significantly improving ease of operation while the internal integration manages the complexity that would otherwise require multiple separate controls.
Solution Approach 2:
The single remote control is designed with universal functionality to handle multiple control tasks including firmness adjustment, position control, temperature regulation, and wake-up timing. This multi-functional approach eliminates the need for separate specialized remotes while maintaining dedicated control capabilities for each function.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If traditional alarm clocks are used for wake-up, then the wake-up method is simple, but it causes abrupt awakening and user discomfort
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions before the actual wake-up time by gradually adjusting mattress firmness, position, or temperature in the hours leading up to the scheduled wake-up. This gradual preparation eases the transition from sleep to wakefulness, reducing shock and discomfort while the integrated control algorithm manages the complexity of coordinating these preliminary adjustments.
Solution Approach 2:
The wake-up function uses dynamic, progressive changes to mattress parameters rather than abrupt adjustments. The system continuously modifies firmness, position, or temperature at controlled rates to gently rouse the user, transforming the static alarm clock function into a dynamic, multi-parameter wake-up sequence that reduces discomfort.
4Adaptability or versatility
If basic pressure adjustment is provided, then the device complexity is low, but the adaptability to different user preferences and conditions is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The mattress is segmented into multiple independently adjustable zones or chambers, allowing different firmness levels for different body regions. This segmentation provides versatile customization options for various user preferences and medical conditions while the modular control architecture keeps the complexity manageable through standardized control circuits for each zone.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables versatile adaptation by allowing continuous adjustment of multiple parameters including pressure, temperature, and position. The control mechanism uses programmable parameters and预设 modes that can be customized, providing high adaptability to different user needs while the parameter-based control system manages complexity through software configuration rather than hardware complexity.
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AI summary
This disclosure describes, among other things, techniques for waking a user by changing the user's sleep environment. In one example, a method includes receiving, at a central controller of an air mattress system, at least one user alarm setting, generating, via the central controller, at least one instruction based on the received user alarm setting, and transmitting, from the central controller, the at least one instruction to a first component of the air mattress system to adjust a feature of the first component.