System and method for adjusting the intensity of sensory stimulation during sleep based on sleep depth
US10994092B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 8, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 4, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 5, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36078
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure pertains to a system configured to adjust an intensity of sensory stimulation delivered to a subject during a sleep session based on sleep depth in the subject during the sleep session. The restorative value of sleep may be increased by enhancing sleep slow-waves using sensory stimulation. The stimulation may be applied at an appropriate timing and/or intensity to enhance sleep slow-waves to enhance slow-waves without disturbing sleep.
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