Abstract: A powered device electrical data modeling and intelligence system is used to monitor electrical data of powered devices to determine in-use activity thereof. A number of network-enabled electric plugs are deployed in a region, for example, within certain areas of a floor of a building or within certain floors of a building. Each of the network-enabled electric plugs is configured to deliver electricity from an electricity source to one or more powered devices located in the region. A server runs a web application used to monitor electrical data for the region based on electricity drawn by each of the one or more powered devices. The web application computes usage metrics for the powered devices by modeling electrical data for the powered devices into clusters representative of device operational states. The web application may then determine an operational state of a powered device according to the usage metrics.

Abstract: A smart object may be used to monitor the hydration level of a person. The object has at least two impedance sensors that can be used to sense the complex impedance of a person when a tissue of the user comes into contact with the impedance sensors. The measured impedance can then be used to determine the hydration level of the person. In addition to using the impedance sensors to determine the hydration level of the person, the impedance sensors can also be used to capture an electrocardiogram for the person. The smart object may also be used with another smart object to determine the identity of the user or other physiological parameters of the user such as blood pressure.

Abstract: A method including retrieving an information for a subject, the information comprising a disease of the subject, a subject condition, and a previous condition. The method includes parsing a contract between a provider and a payor to identify a measurable value and identifying a contract success factor and a social determinant for the disease in the subject based on the subject condition, the measurable value, the previous condition, and the contract. The method also includes identifying multiple options available for the provider in a treatment of the disease in the subject. The method also includes identifying an expected condition based on the performance parameter and on the disease of the subject, and providing a recommendation to the provider for an action to improve the expected condition. A system and a non-transitory, computer-readable medium storing instructions to perform the above method are also provided.

Abstract: Described herein, is the manufacture, matter of compositions, function, methods and uses of a compression legging system that combines a swelling monitor, a patient activity monitor, medical compression legging material, and a mobile application to help PTS patients detect recurrent DVT and seek medical attention quickly before the development of PE, while reducing swelling and preventing DVT via compression therapy.

Abstract: A system for generating a hypoglycemia risk signal associated with exercise-induced Hypoglycemia. The system can include a processor configured to obtain a blood glucose signal (BGstart), a ratio of absolute insulin on board over total daily insulin signal (IOBabs/TDI), and an initial glycemic slope signal (S0); generate a hypoglycemia risk signal based on a hypoglycemia prediction algorithm that determines the probability of a user being hypoglycemic during or after exercise based on the obtained BGstarts, IOBabs/TDI and S0.

Abstract: A first collection of biometric data of a user on a mattress of the bed system is sensed via a sensor of the bed system. The user is instructed to perform an exercise activity. The user is instructed to return to and lay on the mattress after performing the exercise activity. A second collection of biometric data of the user on the mattress of the bed system is sensed via the sensor of the bed system again after the user has performed the exercise activity. A stress test output is generated based on the sensed first biometric data and the sensed second biometric data. The stress test output is displayed to the user.

Abstract: A system includes a biometric device, a biometric data collection device, and a spatial categorization system. The biometric device includes a biometric sensor to measure a biometric trait of a user. The biometric data collection device includes a positioning system and a biometric data storage system, and a third wireless transceiver. The positioning system is configured to provide spatial location values specifying a geographic location of the biometric data collection device. The biometric data storage system is configured to assign time stamp values to each of the spatial location values and biometric trait measurements. The spatial categorization system is configured to identify a biometric trait measurement indicating that a condition of the user has a value that exceeds a threshold, and to assign, based on the identified biometric trait measurement, a category identification value to a spatial region corresponding to the spatial location value.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include methods for flow cytometrically sorting a sample with particles, such as cells, based on order of identification. Methods according to certain embodiments include introducing the sample into a flow cytometer; flowing the introduced sample in a flow stream; irradiating the sample in the flow stream with a light source; detecting light from cells in the sample flowing in the flow stream; identifying phenotypes of cells in the sample flowing in the flow stream based on one or more data signals generated from the detected light; and dynamically sorting into partitions cells of the sample that have a phenotype of a collection of predetermined phenotypes based on order of identification. Systems for practicing the subject methods are also provided. Non-transitory computer readable storage mediums are also described.

Abstract: An identification device including a generation unit and an information identification unit. The generation unit generates factor information relating to pulse-wave information with respect to an identification target in accordance with biological model information representing a relevance between pulse-wave information representing a pulse wave and the factor information representing a factor of pulse wave. The information identification unit selects certain list information satisfying a predetermined determination criterion of the factor information generated by the generation unit out of list information associating the factor information generated based on the pulse-wave information representing a pulse wave of a biological subject to be an identification target with identification information for identifying the biological subject, and identifies the identification information in the selected certain list information.

Abstract: An monitor includes a host and a first display communicatively connected to the host. In a display screen switching method for the monitor, it is detected that a second display is connected, the second display is provided independently of the monitor. It is detected that a display screen switching instruction is received and a display file corresponding to configuration parameters of the second display is read, the display file includes one or more physiological parameters to be displayed, an interface layout and interface elements. Data of the one or more physiological parameters are acquired according to the display file and generating frame data for representing pixel values of pixels on a display interface. The frame data are output to the second display to display data of the one or more physiological parameters.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to physiological sensing in a wearable device. Aspects include generating a multi-faceted feedback for a user. Generating the multi-faceted feedback includes generating a baseline physiological sampling schedule for a user, generating a quality-aware feedback of the user, generating a user-state-aware feedback of the user, and generating a context-aware feedback of the user. Aspects also include generating an adjusted physiological sampling schedule for the user based at least in part upon the multi-faceted feedback.

Abstract: The sensory substitution system includes a portable matrix of exciters that can be worn by a user in such a way that the exciters are placed against the skin of a user, as well as a control circuit for the exciters of the matrix. An asynchronous signal source provides the control circuit with an asynchronous signal representative of visual information organised according to a matrix of pixels. This asynchronous signal includes, for each pixel, successive events associated in an asynchronous manner with the pixel.

Abstract: A biosensor having a satisfactory wearing comfort is provided, taking the compressive elastic modulus, the thickness and the planar area of the component into account. The biosensor includes a substrate having a rigidity K of 3.0 N·mm2 or less expressed by following formula (1), and a component provided on a first main surface of the substrate, the component having a rigidity that satisfies following formula (2) and is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, K=ET3/12??(1) K?6.34×1014×S?10.6??(2) where E and T in formula (1) denote a compressive elastic modulus at 23° C. expressed in megapascals (MPa), and a thickness expressed in millimeters (mm), respectively. In formula (2), K denotes the rigidity expressed by formula (1) in newton millimeters squared (N·mm2), and S denotes a planar area expressed in square centimeters (cm2).

Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for providing combined ultrasound, electrocardiography, and auscultation data are provided. One such system includes an ultrasound sensor, an electrocardiogram (EKG) sensor, an auscultation sensor, and a computing device. The computing device includes memory and a processor, and the processor receives signals from the ultrasound sensor, the EKG sensor, and the auscultation sensor. Artificial intelligence techniques may be employed for automatically analyzing the data obtained from the ultrasound sensor, the EKG sensor, and the auscultation sensor and producing a clinically-relevant determination based on a combined analysis of the data.

Abstract: In one example, the disclosure describes a method comprising receiving, by processing circuitry, information indicative of one or more evoked compound action potential (ECAP) signals. The one or more ECAP signals are sensed by at least one electrode carried by a medical lead. The processing circuitry determining that at least one characteristic value of the one or more ECAP signals is outside of an expected range. Responsive to determining that the at least one characteristic value of the one or more ECAP signals is outside of the expected range, the processing circuitry performs a lead integrity test for the medical lead.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a smart card may include a substrate with a first side and a second side. A first protective layer covers the first side and a second protective layer covers the second side of the substrate. Circuitry held in the substrate includes electronic interconnects for interconnecting circuitry elements. The circuitry elements include a processor, power circuitry for powering the circuitry elements, and an environmental detection sensor for respectively detecting a predetermined environmental parameter. The processor is configured to receive an output from the environmental detection sensor, to determine from the output that the environmental detection sensor detected an environmental alert trigger condition, and to generate an alert that is representative of the environmental alert trigger condition. The protective layers include pores in a region proximate to the environmental detection sensor for exposing the environmental detection sensor to an environment around the smart card.

Abstract: A device and system for measuring vital signs is provided, which includes a housing and an electronic circuit within the housing. The housing has a pressable button on its front side and a sticky surface on its back side for affixing to an object. The electronic circuit measures and recording vital signs data when activated. The electronic circuit may be activated by pressing and holding the button. The vital signs data comprise one or more of: body temperature, heart rate, blood pressure, and blood oxygenation level. The device may include an artificial intelligence unit that stores, records, and analyzes the vital signs data. The artificial intelligence unit builds a worldwide HOT ZONES database and a body temperature map containing information about regions with people reporting elevated body temperature. The device provides proximity alerts to users showing a Safety Circle so users can maintain distance from users with elevated temperatures.

Abstract: A system for non-invasive examination of a user's blood environment parameters that includes having a plurality of user-input sensors operably configured to measure a partial pressure of O2 and CO2 in a user's blood, a temperature of the user, and a hemoglobin content in the user's blood, an external electronic display unit, and a computing unit with a communication interface and communicatively coupled to the external electronic display unit and the least four user-input sensors, the computing unit operably configured to cause a user's blood environment parameters to display on the external electronic display unit through use of a mathematical software application resident thereon and employing a model of the user's internal environment based on a mathematical expression of an equation for hemoglobin buffer and utilizing the data from the user-input sensors.

Abstract: An aspect of the disclosure relates to a method for generating a reference information item of an eye, wherein at least one characterization information item that characterizes a rhexis size and/or a rhexis position of a potential actual rhexis on an anterior capsular bag wall of the eye is input into an input unit of an ophthalmic surgical apparatus and, depending on the characterization information item, a reference rhexis is determined as at least a constituent part of the reference information item of the eye by an evaluation unit of the ophthalmic surgical apparatus, wherein the determined reference rhexis is optically displayed by an optical display unit of the ophthalmic surgical apparatus. The disclosure further relates to an ophthalmic surgical apparatus.

Abstract: Physiological parameters such as respiratory rate and/or heart rate variability can be measured over time for a user and correlated to physiological and/or hormonal cycles such as the menstrual cycle. By determining the phase of such a cycle in this manner, an automatic coach for the user can recommend phase-specific adjustments to activities such as sleep and exercise.

Abstract: A non-transitory computer-readable medium stores instructions readable and executable by at least one electronic processor (20) to perform an atrial fibrillation (AF) detection method (100). The method includes: generating a time-frequency representation of an electrocardiogram (ECG) signal acquired over a time interval; processing the time-frequency representation using a neural network (NN) (32) to output probabilities for rhythms of a set of rhythms including at least atrial fibrillation; assigning a rhythm for the ECG signal based on the probabilities for the rhythms of the set of rhythms output by the neural network; and controlling a display device (24) to display the rhythm assigned to the ECG signal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a real-time parathyroid imaging apparatus including: a light source including an excitation filter capable of exciting parathyroid glands; and a camera including an image sensor and an emission filter of which a transmissivity ratio between a visible light region and a near-infrared emission wavelength region is N:1 (here, N<1). Through the present invention, a system may be implemented whereby a surgeon may acquire, in real-time during an operation, an autofluorescence image of the parathyroid glands by using a near-infrared light source, and an auto focus function may be used, and visible light and near-infrared autofluorescence images may be simultaneously fused and acquired without having to turn off the lights in an operating room.

Abstract: Methods, systems, apparatus, and computer-readable media for providing a voice assistant for to leverage information from sensing devices. In some implementations, one or more computers receive measurement data generated by a sensing device associated with a user. The one or more computers store the measurement data in association with an identifier for the user. The one or more computers obtain text of an utterance of the user detected by a client device associated with the user through a voice interface provided by the client device. The one or more computers access the measurement data associated with the user, and in response to obtaining the text of the utterance, generate a response to the utterance based on the text of the utterance and the stored measurement data. The one or more computers provide response data indicating the generated response.

Abstract: A method and device for detecting inflammation activity of a tissue. The method includes: determining whether there is a possibility for tissue inflammation; and when there is a possibility for tissue inflammation, determining the inflammation activity of a tissue according to tissue stiffness or a parameter reflecting tissue stiffness. The tissue stiffness or the parameter reflecting tissue stiffness can be detected by means of a non-invasive quantitative detection technique of tissue elastic modulus, avoiding defects caused by tissue biopsy, and can detect inflammation activity of a tissue non-invasively, continuously and accurately.

Abstract: A control system and a control method for individual thermal comfort based on computer visual monitoring are provided. The control system may include a data acquisition device, an information processing device, an intelligent voice inquiry device, a terminal control device including a terminal controller connected to an external equipment and a biological real-time device connected to the data acquisition device and a human thermal sensation predictor. The data acquisition device includes a semi-contact measurement instrument and a contact-less measurement instrument. The contact-less measurement instrument includes an infrared sensor and a camera built with a skeletal node recognizer and an Euler video amplifier. The information processing device may include a memory, the human thermal sensation predictor for obtaining the predicted thermal sensation value and a comparator connected to the intelligent voice inquiry device. It solves the problem that the prior art cannot meet the thermal comfort.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing including a first cover member, a second cover member, and a side member enclosing a space between the first cover member and the second cover member; a support member coupled to or formed integrally with the side member; a printed circuit board disposed in the space and including a biometric circuit; a first conductive portion disposed at least partially in the side member; a second conductive portion and third conductive portion disposed at least partially in the second cover member and electrically connected to the printed circuit board; and at least one conductive path disposed in the space, configured to electrically connect the biometric circuit and the first conductive portion, and formed on the support member. The biometric circuit receives a biometric signal based on the first conductive portion, the second conductive portion, the third conductive portion, and the at least one conductive path.

Abstract: A wearable detection device includes a main body, a first belt body, and a second belt body. The first belt body and the second belt body are connected to two sides of the main body. The main body includes a power source, a control circuit connected to the power source, and a processor connected to the control circuit. The wearable detection device further includes a flexible circuit board and a plurality of to-be-conducted chips. The flexible circuit board is disposed in the first belt body and is connected to the main body. The plurality of to-be-conducted chips are disposed in the first belt body and are connected to the flexible circuit board. When the first belt body and the second belt body are interconnected, the to-be-conducted chip positioned at a junction point is connected.

Abstract: A system for monitoring vital signs includes: an imaging device for acquiring video image files of a living individual; a data analysis system including a processor and memory; a computer program running in the data analysis system to automatically analyze the video images, autonomously identify an area in the images where periodic movements associated with a selected vital sign may be detected and quantified; and, an interface that outputs an electrical signal corresponding to the waveform of the selected vital sign. The system may include a Graphical User Interface, which may display a visual graph of the waveform and a single video frame or a video stream of the individual.

Abstract: Systems and methods for assisting user with hearing by amplifying sound using an amplifier with gain and amplitude controls for a plurality of frequencies; and applying a learning machine to identify an aural environment and adjust the amplifiers for optimum hearing.

Abstract: A patient treatment system includes a ventilation bag, and a monitoring device which is configured so as to be connectable to the ventilation bag. The monitoring device measures the pulse rate derived from the heart rate of a neonate, from signals of ECG electrodes which are connected to the monitoring device. In a case where an abnormality of measurement information of the pulse rate is detected, the monitoring device notifies of first information prompting ventilation by the ventilation bag.

Abstract: Contemplated systems for monitoring and analysis of human motion synthesis are disclosed herein that include: at least one garment configured to be worn by a user, at least one inertial sensor, wherein the at least one inertial sensor is integrated with or into the at least one garment, an information system, wherein the information system communicates with the at least one inertial sensor to produce a set of data, at least one musculorientation metric generated by the information system, and at least one performance report that is produced from the analysis of the at least one musculorientation metric.

Abstract: An apparatus, method and computer program is described comprising: receiving interaction information via at least one user device, wherein the interaction information is related to at least one user using at least one user device in relation to a first content creation task; receiving sensor data relating to the at least one user from one or more sensors; and determining data, using a first model, the data comprising content creation performance data and user state data, wherein: the content creation performance data indicates performance of the at least one user in relation to the first content creation task, based, at least in part, on the interaction information and a first content created when the at least one user performs the first content creation task; and the user state data is based, at least in part, on the received sensor data in relation to the first content creation task.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes: receiving, by a computer device, preference information from a plurality of people, the preference information including an individual level of preference for various activities for each of the people; receiving, by the computer device, biometric data of the people, the biometric data relating to the various activities; building, by the computer device, a corpus of relationships between the preference information and the biometric data; receiving, by the computer device, biometric data of a user; and predicting, by the computer device, a user level of preference with a particular activity of the various activities, the predicting being based on a comparison of the biometric data of the user and the biometric data of the people who participated in the particular activity.

Abstract: Systems and methods for performing psychological assessment are provided. An initial visual stimulus is selected and a series of steps are iteratively performed until associated confidence values for each of a plurality of indices meet a threshold value. The selected visual stimulus is provided at the display. Gaze tracking data is received from a remote eye tracking device in response to the selected stimulus being displayed to a patient. A deviation of the gaze tracking data from a standard response is determined. A score and the associated confidence value for at least one of the plurality of indices are adjusted based on the determined deviation of the gaze tracking data from the standard response. A new visual stimulus is selected based on the confidence values of the plurality of indices. Respective scores for the plurality of indices are provided to a user.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method, computer program product and computing system for receiving a single-lead heartbeat waveform for a user; comparing one or more portions of the single-lead heartbeat waveform to one or more ML-generated waveform features to associate a heart health indicator with the single-lead heartbeat waveform; and providing the heart health indicator to a recipient.

Abstract: Exemplary apparatus and method can be provided. For example, using at least one light source first arrangement, it is possible to provide pulses of light to at least one portion of a biological structure. At least one detector second arrangement can be used to detect images from the portion(s) based on the pulses, and provide data based on the detection. With at least one configuration, it is possible prevent and/or reduce a movement of the apparatus within at least one anatomical body (i) is a particular surface of the apparatus, (ii) covers at least one portion of the surface, and/or (iii) extends from the surface. In addition or alternatively, with at least one computer third arrangement, it is possible to receive the data, and control a timing of at least one of activation or deactivation of at least one portion of the first arrangement based on the data.

Abstract: A rotation monitoring system may be attached to a limb and can identify ranges of motion that are associated with injuries or poor performance. In some embodiments, the device is designed to monitor flexion and orientation of joints and limbs, developed specifically around identifying stress concentrating behavior on the ACL. Tests performed show that the designed device can read flexion and orientation of the knee, is durable enough to be used in real-world conditions, and does not impede on the subject's movements.

Abstract: A patch housing for receiving an electronic device is provided. The patch housing includes a flat substrate having a first surface and a second surface with adhesive on at least one of the first or second surfaces. The substrate further includes an opening. The patch housing further includes a set of electrodes included in the substrate. The patch housing further includes a set of connectors provided on the first surface of the substrate. Each connector in the set of connectors is configured to mechanically couple the electronic device to the substrate.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical combinations and methods for using such combinations to treat depression are disclosed. In various embodiments (he pharmaceutical combinations include combinations of omega-3 fatty acids, pharmacological sleep agents, and non-pharmacological sleep therapies, and may include other ingredients such as antidepressants. The present invention relates pharmaceutical combinations and methods for their use to treat depression.

Abstract: A method includes obtaining prescribing drug information and published guidelines for each of a plurality of ADMs available for managing glucose levels, and receiving patient information associated with a patient. The method also includes ordering total demerit values from lowest to highest, selecting a predetermined number of recommended ADMs associated with the lowest total demerit values, and determining a recommended dosage for each recommended ADM. The method also includes transmitting a therapy regimen to a patient device associated with the patient. The therapy regimen includes the recommended ADMs and the recommended dosage for each recommended ADM.

Abstract: A treadmill includes a platform where the platform includes a first side panel and a second side panel spaced apart at a distance from the first side panel, and a gap defined between the first side panel and the second side panel. The treadmill also includes a running deck contained within the platform and exposed within the gap, a first pulley connected to the running deck, a second pulley connected to the running deck opposite the first pulley, a tread belt surrounding the first pulley and the second pulley. A motor is in mechanical communication with at least one of the first pulley or the second pulley. A cover is located over the motor. A scale mechanism is incorporated into the cover over the motor.

Abstract: A wearable biofluid volume and composition system includes a microfluidic flexible fluid capture substrate having a microfluidic channel configured as a sweat collection channel and is configured to be worn on a human body and to collect and analyze biofluid. The microfluidic flexible fluid capture substrate further has a plurality of conductive traces and electrodes. An electronic module is attached to the microfluidic flexible fluid capture substrate and is configured to measure and analyze data from the biofluid collected by the microfluidic flexible fluid capture substrate and to transmit the analyzed data to a smart device.

Abstract: An integrated triad system to measure a patient's blood pressure at different body positions, to instruct the patient when to move from one position to the next to alleviate vascular hypertension based on an algorithm stored in the system calculating blood pressure changes and predictive risk, and to transmit the result to a remote medical location. Using the integrated triad system to perform the test over a period can increase test sensitivity by accommodating the variable onset of the disease.

Abstract: A myocardial infarction detection method and apparatus is described that includes a stiffness measurement step of measuring myocardial stiffness of a cardiac muscle of a subject, and a determination step of determining, based on the myocardial stiffness, whether or not infarction is present in the cardiac muscle.

Abstract: An aspect of the disclosure pertains to a blood pressure measurement device and methods of controlling an inflation rate in a blood pressure measurement. An inflatable bladder of the blood pressure measurement device defines, at least in part, a pressurizable volume. The inflatable bladder may be inflated to pressurize a user's appendage and temporarily occlude blood flow in the user's appendage. A pressure sensor of the blood pressure measurement device is configured to obtain blood pressure measurements, and a pump of the blood pressure measurement device is configured to inflate the inflatable bladder and control an inflation rate by controlling at least one of a duty cycle, a voltage, or a drive frequency.

Abstract: Example apparatus disclosed herein determine that an output media signal from a monitored media device corresponds to at least a first media signal from a first source device in communication with the monitored media device, and a second media signal from a second source device in communication with the monitored media device. Disclosed example apparatus also access motion data reported by one or more of a first accelerometer associated with a first remote control device, a second accelerometer associated with a second remote control device, a third accelerometer associated with a third remote control device, the first remote control device associated with the first source device, the second remote control device associated with the second source device, the third remote control device associated with the monitored media device. Disclosed example apparatus also identify, based on the motion data, a source of the output media signal from the monitored media device.

Abstract: A psychological stress estimation method includes obtaining a physiological signal of a user corresponding to a current moment, determining a first stress indicator of the user based on the current moment and a cyclic stress model of the user, determining a second stress indicator of the user based on the physiological signal of the user corresponding to the current moment and an instantaneous stress model of the user, where the physiological signal is an input of the instantaneous stress model, and determining the current stress indicator of the user based on the first stress indicator and the second stress indicator.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for quantifying differences in human sensorimotor performance useful for diagnosing, assessing, and/or detecting brain injury and/or a neurological disorder, or identifying exceptional performance in a subject. In a task a subject's limb movement is restricted to a limited workspace and an object moves towards the limb. The objective of the task is for the subject to contact the object with the limb within a set time period. During the task a perturbation directed to the object and/or limb, or other feature of the environment, may occur on some trials, requiring a rapid motor correction in order to contact the object, or the subject may receive an alternative instruction on whether to interact with the object. Position data and/or motion data and/or kinetic data of the limb or portions thereof with respect to a presented object are obtained, and a data set is acquired for a plurality of trials.

Abstract: A biological information detection device includes: a video capture unit, a blood flow analysis unit, a local pulse wave detection unit, a pulse wave propagation velocity calculation unit, and a blood pressure estimation unit. The video capture unit obtains video information on a face of a living body. The blood flow analysis unit analyzes video data of at least three skin areas in the video information, as blood flow information. The local pulse wave detection unit is provided for each skin area to calculate pulse information based on the blood flow information sequenced chronologically. The pulse wave propagation velocity calculation unit calculates a pulse wave propagation velocity based on a phase difference between pieces of the pulse information at each skin area calculated by the local pulse wave detection unit. The blood pressure estimation unit estimates blood pressure based on the pulse wave propagation velocity.

Abstract: A personalized parameter learning method, a sleep-aid device and a non-transitory computer readable medium are provided. The personalized parameter learning method for a sleep-aid device is provided. The personalized parameter learning method includes the following steps. A process device computes a measured sleep quality of a user after operating a sleep-aid device with an inputted parameter setting at least according to a subjective feedback from the user. The processing device generates a plurality of candidate parameter settings according to the measured sleep quality. The processing device generates a plurality of predicting sleep qualities corresponding the candidate parameter settings. The processing device obtains a recommending parameter setting by selecting one of the candidate parameter settings according to the predicting sleep qualities.