Apparatuses and methods for automatic pillow adjustment
US8341784B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 13, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 1, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 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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