Abstract: Systems and methods for analyzing, managing, and improving a user's sleep are provided. In an example, a sleep score is calculated for the user's previous night's sleep based on a physiological status of the user, and an assessment of the sleep is received on the current day entered by the user or determined by a sleep monitor device, and based on the discrepancy between the calculated score and the assessment, a recommendation is provided to the user.

Abstract: Computer-implemented methods for recommending a sleep-aid product for a user are provided. In the methods, a user's sleep is monitored to obtain monitoring data, which are analyzed and at least one issue is identified with the user's sleep. A recommendation is provided to the user to address the issue. Systems and devices for implementing the methods are also provided.

Abstract: Systems and methods for analyzing, managing, and improving a user's sleep are provided. In an example, a sleep score is calculated for the user's previous night's sleep based on a physiological status of the user, and an assessment of the sleep is received on the current day entered by the user or determined by a sleep monitor device, and based on the discrepancy between the calculated score and the assessment, a recommendation is provided to the user.

Abstract: Systems and methods for awakening a user from sleep. The sleep state of the user is determined by a monitor device, and one or more selected stimuli are activated to wake up the user in response and according to the determined state of the user. The stimuli can include light, sound, or scent stimuli, for example, audio or video instructions for the user to follow.

Abstract: Systems and methods for managing sleep for a group of users. The sleep of each user of the group of users are monitored to thereby obtain monitoring data; and the monitoring data are analyzed to identify at least one common sleep pattern shared by two or more users. Based on the common sleep pattern, recommendations or notifications can be sent to selected members group of users.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a breath pacing device (10) for pacing the respiratory activity of a subject, comprising an output unit (12) for outputting a sequence of output signals, a control unit (16) provided to control the output unit, and an input unit (14) connected to or integrated into the output unit for generating an input signal related to a respiration characteristic of a subject. The control unit is provided to control the length of the sequence at least based on characteristics of the input signal. The invention is further related to a corresponding method for pacing the respiratory activity of a subject.

Abstract: To provide a breath pacing system and a corresponding method for pacing the respiratory activity of a subject that provide the possibility to adapt the output signal to the respiration characteristics of the subject automatically and effectively a breath pacing system (10) for pacing the respiratory activity of a subject and a respective method is proposed, comprising: an input unit (14) for generating or determining an input signal related to a respiration characteristic of a subject, a signal analyzing unit (16) provided to recognize a signal pattern within the input signal, and an output unit (12) for outputting output signals corresponding to a desired breathing sequence, wherein said output unit (12) is provided to be activated, upon a starting signal, to output a sequence of output signals comprising a signal pattern related to a previously recognized signal pattern.

Abstract: To provide a breath pacing system and a corresponding method for pacing the respiratory activity of a subject that provide the possibility to adapt the output signal to the respiration characteristics of the subject automatically and effectively a breath pacing system (10) for pacing the respiratory activity of a subject and a respective method is proposed, comprising: an input unit (14) for generating or determining an input signal related to a respiration characteristic of a subject, a signal analyzing unit (16) provided to recognize a signal pattern within the input signal, and an output unit (12) for outputting output signals corresponding to a desired breathing sequence, wherein said output unit (12) is provided to be activated, upon a starting signal, to output a sequence of output signals comprising a signal pattern related to a previously recognized signal pattern.

Abstract: Provided are systems (100) and methods (200) for providing contact-less sleep disorder diagnosis, including a sound input device (103) and/or a movement detector (105) that receive sound and/or movement data originating from a patient in a sleeping environment, respectively. Also included is a computer-implemented device (109) that receives and stores the sound and/or movement data and determines a sleep disorder diagnosis based on the received data.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a breath pacing device (10) for pacing the respiratory activity of a subject, comprising an output unit (12) for outputting a sequence of output signals, a control unit (16) provided to control the output unit, and an input unit (14) connected to or integrated into the output unit for generating an input signal related to a respiration characteristic of a subject. The control unit is provided to control the length of the sequence at least based on characteristics of the input signal. The invention is further related to a corresponding method for pacing the respiratory activity of a subject.

Abstract: To provide a breath pacing system and a corresponding method for pacing the respiratory activity of a subject that provide the possibility to adapt the output signal to the respiration characteristics of the subject automatically and effectively a breath pacing system (10) for pacing the respiratory activity of a subject and a respective method is proposed, comprising: an input unit (14) for generating or determining an input signal related to a respiration characteristic of a subject, a signal analyzing unit (16) provided to recognize a signal pattern within the input signal, and an output unit (12) for outputting output signals corresponding to a desired breathing sequence, wherein said output unit (12) is provided to be activated, upon a starting signal, to output a sequence of output signals comprising a signal pattern related to a previously recognized signal pattern.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sleep element (1) like a heating blanket for improving the sleep of a person. The sleep element comprises a property determination unit (2, 5) for determining a property of a person, a thermal energy unit (3) for transferring thermal energy to or away from the person, and a thermal energy control unit (4) for controlling the thermal energy unit depending on the determined property of the person. Since the sleep element comprises the property determination unit, the thermal energy unit, and the thermal energy control unit, the temperature of the person can be controlled depending on a determined property of the person, while the person is sleeping, such that the sleep of the person is improved. Moreover, the temperature control can simply be used within a bed by placing the sleep element in the bed. The handling of the temperature control is therefore very simple.