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Oura Ring

Summary Oura Ring is a multi-sensor wearable worn on the finger as opposed to the wrist. It uses machine learning algorithms to determine sleep and wake from multiple sensors measuring pulse, body temperature, and motion. Claimed Capabilities/Measurements Oura Ring provides users with three Oura scores [...]

2021-11-02T10:43:47-05:00July 17th, 2018|Sleep Technology Assessment|

Polar M430

Summary Polar M430 is a fitness tracker utilizing a proprietary sleep algorithm to monitor sleep characteristics. Polar Open AccessLink API encourages research which has predominantly been in the fitness realm to date. Claimed Capabilities/Measurements Polar M430 claims to measure sleep (sleep time, sleep patterns, [...]

2025-02-05T15:52:19-06:00July 17th, 2018|Sleep Technology Assessment|

Polar A370

Summary Polar A370 is a fitness tracker utilizing a proprietary sleep algorithm to monitor sleep characteristics. Polar Open AccessLink API encourages research which has predominantly been in the fitness realm to date. Claimed Capabilities/Measurements Polar A370 claims to measure sleep (sleep time, sleep patterns, [...]

2025-02-05T15:53:18-06:00July 17th, 2018|Sleep Technology Assessment|

S+ by ResMed (Replaced by SleepScore Max)

Summary S+ by ResMed is a non-wearable device placed at the bedside that tracks sleep (and related measurements) and provides specific sleep hygiene recommendations back to the patient based on measured parameters to improve sleep. Update: The SleepScore Max system appears to be replacing [...]

2022-01-26T16:38:40-06:00July 16th, 2018|Sleep Technology Assessment|

Nanit

Summary Nanit sleep system is a smart baby monitor that includes an attached humidifier, temperature sensor, and LED nightlight. Nanit utilizes a proprietary algorithm to assess sleep and visits to the bedside via videography. Nanit is packaged as a video monitor, but with a [...]

2021-09-01T10:56:14-05:00July 16th, 2018|Sleep Technology Assessment|

Sleep Number Bed with Sleep IQ

Summary Sleep Number Bed with Sleep IQ is a foam-topped mattress with air bladders underneath that adjust for comfort. The sensors are incorporated inside. Must use the Sleep IQ app. Feedback integrates the information you input (exercise, caffeine utilization, sleep goal etc), your HR [...]

2021-09-01T10:57:15-05:00July 16th, 2018|Sleep Technology Assessment|

Jawbone UP3

Summary Jawbone UP3 is a fitness tracker used to monitor steps and sleep. Works with UP app which has been discontinued. The tracker itself is still available. Several publications comparing it to actigraphy, MSLT and PSG. Claimed Capabilities/Measurements Activity, calories burned, distance, food & [...]

2025-02-05T15:56:05-06:00July 16th, 2018|Sleep Technology Assessment|

Emfit QS

Summary Emfit QS is a contact free sensor that is placed under a mattress. It monitors heart rate variability (HRV), movement and sleep (mainly sleep time and sleep staging). Mechanism of sleep estimation and categorization is not publicly available but appears to be based [...]

2021-09-01T10:58:26-05:00July 16th, 2018|Sleep Technology Assessment|

Sleep as Android

Summary Sleep as Android is a popular Android alarm clock app with 10 million+ downloads that claims to monitor and assess multiple sleep parameters and uses crowd sourced data to look for trends. Some features of the app include sleep cycle tracking with a [...]

2021-09-01T10:58:55-05:00July 16th, 2018|Sleep Technology Assessment|

Fitbit Alta/Alta HR

Summary Sleep and activity trackers, including one that also provides heart rate (Alta HR). Monitors movement and pulse (Alta HR). Claims to measure sleep (time and stages) and provides sleep intervention (reminders to go to bed to help the individual meet their sleep duration [...]

2021-09-01T10:59:41-05:00July 16th, 2018|Sleep Technology Assessment|
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