The Forehead-Mounted Zeo Sleep Monitor Tracks Sleep Habits
Michael Plishka — July 30, 2009 — Lifestyle
References: myzeo & technologyreview
When talking about creativity with clients, I emphasize the fact that without proper sleep, you will be fighting an uphill battle with regards to being creative.
Now, a new sleep monitoring system can track your sleep patterns and tell you if you’re sleeping well or not.
The wireless Zeo system sits on your forehead and records your brainwaves throughout the night. In the morning you can get a report of how well you slept. You can also download the data onto the web so you can track your sleep patterns and get advice from Zeo on how to improve your sleep.
In general this is a great idea and it helps people get some insight into their sleep that they could only get from more expensive sleep studies or by wearing various cumbersome equipment. However, this isn’t a medical device, so while Zeo calls it a “coach,” it’s really more of a monitoring system with suggestions for improving your sleep, so if you have medical issues, you’re on your own with getting to the bottom of your sleep problems (though this information could be shared with your clinician).
Now, a new sleep monitoring system can track your sleep patterns and tell you if you’re sleeping well or not.
The wireless Zeo system sits on your forehead and records your brainwaves throughout the night. In the morning you can get a report of how well you slept. You can also download the data onto the web so you can track your sleep patterns and get advice from Zeo on how to improve your sleep.
In general this is a great idea and it helps people get some insight into their sleep that they could only get from more expensive sleep studies or by wearing various cumbersome equipment. However, this isn’t a medical device, so while Zeo calls it a “coach,” it’s really more of a monitoring system with suggestions for improving your sleep, so if you have medical issues, you’re on your own with getting to the bottom of your sleep problems (though this information could be shared with your clinician).
Trend Themes
1. Sleep Tracking Wearables - Opportunity for the development of more wearable devices that monitor and report on sleep quality and patterns in a non-invasive way.
2. Consumer Sleep Data Analysis - Opportunity to leverage sleep data into consumer-targeted analysis and reporting, including customized recommendations for sleep improvement.
3. Integration of Sleep Tracking Into Health Monitoring Devices - Opportunity for integrated monitoring of sleep alongside other health metrics in wearable devices for a more holistic picture of wellness.
Industry Implications
1. Wearable Technology - The development and marketing of non-invasive, user-friendly wearable technology that caters to personalized sleep tracking and reporting.
2. Health and Wellness - Integrating sleep tracking and reporting features into consumer health and wellness devices that cater to overall well-being and lifestyle.
3. Medical Technology - Developing non-invasive sleep monitoring tools that cater to patients with sleep disorders or who require medical sleep tracking.
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