The present invention is generally related to system and methods supporting napping in secure conditions. More particularly, the present invention relates to a sleep pod including for securing a user and aiding the user in the inducement of sleep and as a fatigue management solution.
Sleep deprivation has become a way of life given rigorous work schedules, active social and family lives, and the growing amount of stimulus from commuting, electronic media and environments encountered throughout a typical day. Sleep deprivation can impact safety, which can be problematic in certain environments. Sleep deprivation affects a person's productivity at work or school. People tend to rely on caffeine or other stimulants to remain alerts. It has been shown that naps can improve a person's productivity and alertness; however, there are limited opportunities for most people to nap at work or school.
What is needed is a solution to reduce fatigue and improve the alertness of individuals while at work, school or other public places away from home. What are needed are systems that provide people with the opportunity to take short naps.
It is an objective of the present invention to provide a sleep pod including biofeedback mechanisms for aiding users in the inducement of sleep for short periods of time, and for use as a fatigue management solution.
It is a feature of the present invention to provide a pod including a sleep management module to control conditions including at least one of: air conditioning, temperature control, biofeedback, an alarm system, and adaptable ergonomics.
It is another feature that an alarm system integrated with the pod can includes a vibration mechanism coupled with light and gentle sounds that smoothly wake up the user after a pre-set interval of up to 25 minutes.
It is another feature that the sleep management module include a user-friendly interface enabling users to easily select and manage environmental parameters and security. The user interface can be included within an inner wall of the pod, or the user interface can be provided remotely on a smartphone interface owned by the user and engaged in a secure wireless communication session with the sleep management module during use.
The pod can include cushions adaptable to the shape of the body to better distribute pressure and create a more comfortable sensation. Materials used in the pod can include antimicrobial, moisture-resistant, easy-to-clean surfaces.
It is another feature that the pod and sleep management module include a feedback module that can track and facilitate a user's rest management, compare user rest with qualitative information and metrics that reflects the improvements of the users, and create a activity history for the user for gauging improvements over time.
It is another feature to enable data retrieved from user to be tracked and analyzed for use by industry. For example, the insurance or medical fields may be interested in such data. Discount for pod use could be encourage in exchange for sharing data associated with a user. Data can be monitored, tracked and analyzed and may be of value to many industry segments.
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It should be appreciated that a pod 100 could also be used as a personal security device. For example, a very high-end pod 100 could be made of steel, could be locked to prevent outside intrusion, can include environmental controls, and can enable wireless communications and beacons for distress call purposes.
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The present invention is a continuation of Provisional Patent Application No. 62/143,582, filed Apr. 6, 2015, entitled “Pod for Sleep and Security”, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
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62143582 | Apr 2015 | US |