Assessment of sleep/wake patterns using a non-contact biomotion sensor

Philip De Chazal, Emer O'Hare, Niall Fox, Conor Heneghan

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    Abstract

    We evaluate a contact-less continuous measuring system measuring respiration and activity patterns system for identifying sleep/wake patterns in adult humans. The system is based on the use of a novel non-contact biomotion sensor, and an automated signal analysis and classification system. The sleep/wake detection algorithm combines information from respiratory frequency, magnitude, and movement to assign 30 s epochs to either wake or sleep. Comparison to a standard polysomnogram system utilizing manual sleep stage classification indicates excellent results. It has been validated on overnight studies from 12 subjects. Wake state was correctly identified 69% and sleep with 88%. Due to its ease-of-use and good performance, the device is an excellent tool for long term monitoring of sleep patterns in the home environment in an ultraconvenient fashion.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationPersonalized Healthcare Through Technology: Proceedings of the 30th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 20-24 August 2008, Vancouver, Canada
    PublisherIEEE
    Pages514-517
    Number of pages4
    ISBN (Print)9781424418145
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2008
    EventInternational Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society -
    Duration: 20 Aug 2008 → …

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    ISSN (Print)1557-170X

    Conference

    ConferenceInternational Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society
    Period20/08/08 → …

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