Title :
Out of Touch : From audio recordings to phone apps to mattress sensors, noncontact systems offer a less cumbersome way to monitor sleep.
Author :
Clifford, G.D. ; Gederi, Elnaz
Abstract :
The impact of poor and disrupted sleep on an individual is significant, affecting the quality of life physiologically, psychologically, and financially. It is estimated that a large population of people who suffer from sleep disorders is unaware of the condition and remains undiagnosed [1], creating a need (and desire) to self-monitor. However, sleep screening is generally cumbersome and complex, requiring multiple wearable sensors (and associated wires) and experts to interpret the large volumes of data.
Keywords :
biomedical measurement; body sensor networks; medical disorders; patient monitoring; sleep; audio recordings; disrupted sleep; mattress sensors; multiple wearable sensors; noncontact systems; phone apps; poor sleep; quality of life; sleep disorders; sleep monitoring; sleep screening; Audio recording; Biomedical monitoring; Electrocardiography; Medical conditions; Monitoring; Sleep; Sleep apnea; Smart phones; Wireless sensor networks;
Journal_Title :
Pulse, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MPUL.2014.2339253