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Apparatuses and methods for automatic pillow adjustment

US8341784B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15Claims
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Filing dateFeb 13, 2009
Grant dateJan 1, 2013
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Expiry dateFeb 13, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47G9/1027
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An adjustable head support apparatus includes an adjustable head support member including one or more inflatable members; and an encasement layer configured to encase the one or more inflatable members. The adjustable head support apparatus further includes a measurement unit configured to provide measurements relating to a pressure of the one or more inflatable members; an analysis unit configured to determine goal characteristics of the adjustable head support member for a person using the measurements relating to the pressure of the one or more inflatable members; and a control unit configured to control adjustments to pressure of the one or more inflatable members using the determined goal characteristics.

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