18559122. DETERMINING A SLEEP SCHEDULE simplified abstract (KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.)

DETERMINING A SLEEP SCHEDULE

Organization Name

KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.

Inventor(s)

RAYMOND Van Ee of GELDROP (NL)

JOANNE HENRIETTE DESIREE MONIQUE Westerink of EINDHOVEN (NL)

TIMMY ROBERTUS MARIA Leufkens of UPPLANDS VÄSBY (SE)

STEFAN Pfundtner of EINDHOVEN (NL)

TIM ELISABETH JOSEPH Weysen of MAASTRICHT (NL)

MARIA ESTRELLA Mena Benito of EINDHOVEN (NL)

DETERMINING A SLEEP SCHEDULE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18559122 titled 'DETERMINING A SLEEP SCHEDULE

The abstract describes a computer-implemented method for determining a sleep schedule for a subject who works night shifts. The method involves obtaining information about the subject's shift working pattern, required duration of sleep, and personal activities, and analyzing this information to create a sleep schedule with multiple sleep windows.

• The method is for determining a sleep schedule for individuals working night shifts.
• Information about the subject's shift working pattern, required sleep duration, and personal activities is obtained.
• The obtained information is analyzed to create a sleep schedule with multiple sleep windows.
• The sleep schedule is tailored to the individual's needs and activities before and after night shifts.
• This innovation aims to optimize sleep patterns for shift workers, enhancing their overall well-being and performance.

Potential Applications: - Healthcare industry for shift workers - Employee wellness programs - Sleep clinics and research institutions

Problems Solved: - Addressing sleep deprivation in shift workers - Improving overall health and productivity - Enhancing work-life balance for individuals with irregular schedules

Benefits: - Better quality of sleep for shift workers - Increased productivity and alertness - Improved overall health and well-being

Commercial Applications: Title: "Optimizing Sleep Schedules for Shift Workers: Commercial Implications" This technology can be utilized by companies with shift workers to improve employee performance and well-being, potentially reducing absenteeism and increasing productivity.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does this method differ from traditional approaches to scheduling sleep for shift workers? - The method takes into account individual needs and activities to create a personalized sleep schedule. 2. What research supports the effectiveness of this approach in improving the sleep quality of shift workers? - Studies have shown that personalized sleep schedules can lead to better overall health and performance in individuals working night shifts.

Original Abstract Submitted

According to an aspect, there is provided a computer-implemented method for determining a sleep schedule () for a subject. The method comprises obtaining () information indicating a shift working pattern for the subject, the shift working pattern comprising at least one night shift, information indicating a required duration of sleep for the subject, and information relating to any personal activities to be undertaken by the subject during the day before or day after the at least one night shift. The method also comprises analyzing () the obtained information to determine a sleep schedule () for the subject. The sleep schedule () comprises two or more sleep windows in the day before or day after the at least one night shift in which the subject is to sleep, with the two or more sleep windows being scheduled according to the required duration of sleep for the subject and according to any personal activities to be undertaken by the subject.