18204905. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SLEEP TRACKING simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)

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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SLEEP TRACKING

Organization Name

Apple Inc.

Inventor(s)

Nicholas D. Felton of Sunnyvale CA (US)

Kenneth B. Merryman of San Diego CA (US)

Catherine S. Thomas of Valley Center CA (US)

Stephane G. Thomas of Cupertino CA (US)

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SLEEP TRACKING - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18204905 titled 'SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SLEEP TRACKING

Simplified Explanation

The abstract of this patent application describes a method for sleep tracking that involves receiving sleep data and displaying a sleep representation that categorizes the sleep period into different sleep stages. The sleep representation includes indications for each sub-period of the sleep period.

  • The method involves receiving sleep data for a sleep period and categorizing it into different sleep stages.
  • The sleep representation displayed is based on the sleep data received.
  • The first indication displayed corresponds to the first sub-period of the sleep period.
  • If the first data exclusively corresponds to a single sleep stage, the first sub-period is categorized as a first type of sleep period corresponding to that sleep stage.
  • If the first data does not exclusively correspond to a single sleep stage, the first sub-period is categorized as corresponding to at least two different sleep stages.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Sleep tracking devices and applications can use this method to provide users with detailed information about their sleep stages.
  • Healthcare professionals can utilize this method to monitor and analyze sleep patterns of patients.
  • Sleep research studies can benefit from this method to gather data on sleep stages and patterns.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • This method provides a more detailed and accurate representation of sleep stages compared to traditional sleep tracking methods.
  • It allows for better understanding of sleep patterns and can help identify sleep disorders or issues.
  • The method provides a simplified way to categorize sleep stages based on the received sleep data.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Users can gain insights into their sleep quality and patterns, which can help improve overall sleep health.
  • Healthcare professionals can make more informed decisions and recommendations based on accurate sleep stage data.
  • Sleep research studies can benefit from a standardized and simplified method of categorizing sleep stages.


Original Abstract Submitted

The present disclosure generally relates to sleep tracking. An example method includes: receiving sleep data corresponding to a sleep period, the sleep data including first data corresponding to a first sub-period of the sleep period; and displaying, based on the sleep data, a sleep representation that categorizes the sleep period into sleep stages, wherein displaying the sleep representation includes displaying a first indication corresponding to the first sub-period, wherein the first indication: in accordance with a determination that the first data corresponds exclusively to a first sleep stage, indicates that the first sub-period is a first type of sleep period that corresponds to the first sleep stage; and in accordance with a determination the first data does not exclusively correspond to a single sleep stage, indicates that first sub-period corresponds to at least a second sleep stage and a third sleep stage different from the second sleep stage.

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