System and method for facilitating sleep stage transitions
US10512428B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 27, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2230/63
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure pertains to a system that facilitates transitions between sleep states and/or stages during a sleep session of a subject. The system facilitates transitions between sleep states and/or stages by monitoring the brain activity of a subject and providing sensory stimulation to guide brain activity parameters into target ranges. The system includes one or more of a sensory stimulator, a sensor, a processor, electronic storage, a user interface, and/or other components.
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