Tracking Sleep to Optimize Health
IEEE Pulse September 1, 2020 DOI: 10.1109/mpuls.2020.3022142 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Sleep system call Hacker Wearable computer Smartwatch Wearable technology Biometrics Internet privacy Tracking education Computer security Embedded system |
| Citations | 12 |
| Key points | Wearable devices like Dormio, Fascia, and BioEssence can track and influence sleep and dream states. |
Abstract
With the advent of wearable biometric technology like smart watches, “hacking” our bodies' functions and cycles has become a tool in the never-ending quest for better health. And sleep is no exception. For example, a staggering one-third of Americans don't get enough sleep, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A sensor-equipped glove called Dormio tracks a user's muscle tone, heart rate, and skin conductance and plays a recorded cue when it detects the dreamer entering hypnagogia to help them record their thoughts. The group has also created a smart sleep mask called Fascia that records EEG and facial expression to read the emotional content of dreams and a device called BioEssence that releases different scents in an attempt to promote learning and consolidate memories during sleep.