what device is used to measure sleep
A new measuring system is enabling sleep monitoring in your own bed. A sensor is placed under the bed sheets, measuring e.g. heart rate, breathing, sleep quality and sleep length. The sleep data is presented to the user in a mobile app or online. This is the topic of a newly defended PhD dissertation.
Monitoring differentiates sleep from wakefulness and measures sleep stages. indicated to diagnose sleep-related disorders. Sleep studies are usually performed overnight during anticipated hours of sleep. attended or unattended by a technologist. II. A. 1. study to assess for sleep related breathing disorder.