Abstract: A system, pad and method of monitoring a sleeping person to detect an apnea state condition enables the person to be subject to a tactile action. In the system, a pad is provided beneath the person, and a plurality of independent position sensors are arranged within the pad for measuring movement of the person at different locations. A main control unit in electrical communication with the position sensors, and a plurality of independent vibration devices are arranged within the pad and in electrical communication with the main control unit. The main control unit is configured to receive signals from the position sensors indicative of a stoppage of breathing in the person for a given duration, and to transmit control signals to cause the vibration devices to generate a tactile action in the pad so as to jog the person out of the apnea state.