18372279. SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING SLEEP CONSOLIDATION THERAPY simplified abstract (KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.)
Contents
- 1 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING SLEEP CONSOLIDATION THERAPY
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING SLEEP CONSOLIDATION THERAPY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING SLEEP CONSOLIDATION THERAPY
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
SARA E. Kron of EINDHOVEN (NL)
YASH PARAG Mokashi of PITTSBURGH PA (US)
BENJAMIN IRWIN Shelly of PITTSBURGH PA (US)
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING SLEEP CONSOLIDATION THERAPY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18372279 titled 'SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING SLEEP CONSOLIDATION THERAPY
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a method of administering sleep consolidation therapy to a patient with a sleep disorder by monitoring the patient's characteristics and activities during wake periods, determining a recommended bedtime for starting a sleep period, and providing this recommended bedtime to the patient.
- Monitoring of patient characteristics and activities during wake periods
- Determining recommended bedtime for starting a sleep period
- Providing recommended bedtime to the patient
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in the field of sleep medicine to help patients with sleep disorders improve their sleep quality and overall health.
Problems Solved
This technology addresses the issue of sleep disorders by providing personalized recommendations for bedtime based on individual monitoring data.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved sleep quality, better overall health, and personalized treatment for patients with sleep disorders.
Potential Commercial Applications
This technology could be commercialized as a sleep therapy solution for healthcare providers, sleep clinics, and individuals seeking to improve their sleep patterns.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be existing sleep monitoring devices and apps that track sleep patterns and provide recommendations for improving sleep quality.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to traditional sleep therapy methods?
This article does not provide a comparison between this technology and traditional sleep therapy methods.
What are the potential limitations of this technology in real-world applications?
This article does not address the potential limitations of implementing this technology in real-world settings.
Original Abstract Submitted
A method of administering sleep consolidation therapy to a patient to treat a sleep disorder of the patient. The method includes monitoring, via a first number of sensors, a number of characteristics and/or activities of the patient during a number of wake periods of the patient. The method further includes determining, at least in-part from the monitoring of the number of wake periods, a recommended bedtime for the patient for starting a particular sleep period and providing the recommended bedtime for starting the particular sleep period to the patient.
