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Apple Night Shift

Summary Apple Night Shift automatically adjusts the Apple device screen colors to warmer hues by using the device clock and geolocation to determine the local sunset time. It claims that by reducing blue light, sleep onset and quality may be improved. A 2021 iPhone [...]

2021-09-01T11:00:14-05:00July 16th, 2018|Sleep Technology Assessment|

iOS Bedtime Alarm

Summary iOS Bedtime Alarm is a setting on apple devices that sets recurring alarms for bedtime and wake-up to encourage regular bedtimes and wake times. Claimed Capabilities/Measurements The iOS Bedtime Alarm encourages awakening at the same time every day. In addition, it serves as [...]

2021-09-01T11:00:52-05:00July 16th, 2018|Sleep Technology Assessment|

Pillow

Summary Pillow is an app for Apple devices that monitors sleep time, sleep stages, heart rate, and ambient noise. Claimed Capabilities/Measurements Pillow claims to measure sleep time, sleep stages (deep, light and REM), sleep quality, and breathing patterns. Mechanism Pillow measures sound through a device's [...]

2021-09-01T11:01:30-05:00July 16th, 2018|Sleep Technology Assessment|

DreamMapper

Summary DreamMapper is a patient-directed remote monitoring CPAP app that claims to enhance patient engagement of CPAP use by utilizing feedback data and coaching tools. The free app is specific to Philips Respironics PAP devices with modems. Patients also can download SD card data [...]

2023-03-22T10:45:45-05:00July 16th, 2018|Sleep Technology Assessment|

MyAir

Summary MyAir is a patient-directed remote monitoring CPAP app that claims to enhance patient engagement of CPAP use by utilizing feedback data and coaching tools. The free app is specific to ResMed S10 series PAP devices. The dashboard includes a “Total Score” which includes: [...]

2021-09-01T11:03:54-05:00July 16th, 2018|Sleep Technology Assessment|

Sleep Cycle

Summary App for estimating sleep and alarm clock. Claimed Capabilities/Measurements Claims to measure sleep time, sleep cycles (deep, light and REM), sleep quality and snoring. Mechanism Uses device microphone and sound analysis to track movement on mattress and identify sleep phase. Sensors Device microphone. [...]

2021-09-01T11:05:16-05:00July 16th, 2018|Sleep Technology Assessment|

Pzizz

Summary Pzizz is an app that utilizes psychoacoustics and claims to help users fall asleep, stay asleep, and awaken refreshed. The app uses a combination of voice, music, and sounds effects and changes every time. Claimed Capabilities/Measurements Pzizz claims to use psychoacoustics to help users [...]

2021-09-01T11:05:37-05:00July 16th, 2018|Sleep Technology Assessment|

Beddit

Summary Beddit is a thin band that is placed in your bed under the sheets that works with a mobile app to monitor heart rate, respiratory rate, and estimate sleep. Mechanism of sleep estimation and categorization are not publicly available. Smartphone microphone records ambient [...]

2022-01-11T13:46:29-06:00July 16th, 2018|Sleep Technology Assessment|
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