The system has been validated in a controlled clinical environment and benchmarked with state-of-the-art ambulatory monitoring equipment. 12 healthy volunteers were enrolled in the study, and were monitored for a complete night using the wireless and the reference systems set-up in parallel. At the end of the study, the signals were given to a sleep expert for blind scoring, leading to two hypnograms for each subject. From the hypnograms, sleep statistics such as percentage of sleep time in each stage were deducted, and compared for the two systems. Hypnograms were also compared directly for similarity. The analysis proved the potential of wireless sleep staging systems to replace the current monitoring systems.

Within the Human++ program, IMEC and Holst Centre aim to develop solutions for an efficient and better healthcare. Wireless sensor nodes in intelligent body area networks may provide more comfortable healthcare systems by enabling home monitoring of patients. Home monitoring does not only increase the comfort of the patient, it is also a cost-efficient solution for expensive and time-consuming monitoring in hospitals. Moreover, wireless monitoring systems provide more natural daily life monitoring results. Industry can get access to the technology by joining the Human++ program as research partner or by licensing agreements for further product development.

Source: Interuniversity Microelectronics Centre

This affordable, lightweight and high quality 128mb MP3 player is manufactured to the highest standard to afford ease of usage not found in traditional self hypnosis audio formats. The Hypnostick™ is portable and durable – where CDs require a play out system (often not located in the most convenient place) and downloads, which require a level of technical ability to put off the majority, the Hypnostick™ is the perfect gift or the perfect way to receive your choice of powerful self hypnotic audio – from overcoming poor sleep, or insomnia, to beating stress, losing weight, quitting smoking, better relaxation, more confidence or beating fears and phobias like (fear of) flying, and many many more.

This unique product is manufactured with an auto switch off facility, so that the player will turn itself off at the end of the programme to conserve battery life (and allow the consumer to drift into sleep when appropriate). Each player comes with earphones, battery and full instructions and is sent via registered post at no extra charge.

Features of Hypnostick™

• Your choice of powerful mind programing audio products preloaded on lightweight, high quality mp3 player
• Auto switch-off facility to conserve battery after the end of each program
• Can hold up to 8 Mind Programing Audio Programs
• Safe
• proven
• Discreet and Portable
• Self contained and ready to use
• Enhanced stereo experience to accelerate change
• Written and performed by renowned UK clinical Hypnotist, Tim Smale (MHA, MGHR, BA Hons)
• Each subsequent download purchased at £4.99

For additional information Hypnostick™

The unique wake-up-algorithm of aXbo chooses the optimal wake up time through differentiating the various sleeping phases by tracking the body movements. It thus determines the optimal wake up time. Your movements are detected and gathered with a comfortable towelling wristband and submitted to the sleep phase alarm clock.

It has been scientifically proven that body movements of human beings during sleep have a direct connection to the different sleeping phases. aXbo registers the body movements via a sensor in a comfortable towelling wristband and transmits the data exclusively during the rare movements. During average 300 movements per night there results a total transmission period of only 3 seconds (0.01 seconds transmission period per movement). aXbo sends with extremely low capacity of 0.0001 Watt (comparison of a mobile transmitting power: average 1 Watt)

Additional FEATURES of aXbo

Two person clock aXbo: aXbo enables 2 people to use the clock individually for an optimal wake up call, because it has the ability to individually register and track the movements of 2 people.

The new PowerNap function: Enables you to capture the ideal waking time not only in the morning, but also during daytime naps. A short power nap may help to tank new energy.

The analysis software: With the help of the “aXbo research” software, which you can download for free from our homepage after you have registered your product, it is now possible to analyse your movement data. aXbo saves your movement data for two people for fourteen days.

Your computer port: Your aXbo can be connected to your computer with the enclosed USB cable. You can find the driver for this cable in the downloads section of our homepage.

aXbo software updates: With the “aXbo upd2date” software it is possible to upload additional functions to your alarm clock and thus to remain at the forefront of our developments. This software is also available for free download after registration.

aXbo can learn: aXbo gets more attached to your person over time. It can learn from your very personal sleeping pattern and thus arrange for the perfect wake up time for you.

aXbo S-moove-Control: The first sleep phase alarm clock of the world has easy and clear handling features-you can even handle it with one hand. You navigate through the logical menu with a scroller (like a computer mouse).Thus you can enter your wake up time window fast and easy.

aXbo fall asleep modus: You can choose between three melodies that will help you to calm down and fall asleep. You do not have to set a time for the melody to end playing because aXbo realises when you are asleep and ends the melody automatically.

aXbo LCD-halfwaysleepmode: When you sleep the display light also turns off and is in halfwaysleepmode. On demand the light can be turned on via the wristband for a short period.

aXbo battery operation with power disconnection: To avoid electromagnetic strains the electric circuit is going to be disconnected in some households. In this situation aXbo works trouble-free because it switches automatically from mains to battery operation.

aXbo intelligent loading: aXbo comes with three loaded accumulators and is ready for use immediately.
When the accus reach a certain low loading level they are automatically recharged which optimises the durability of the accus. You can also load the accus manually. Thus aXbo becomes an ideal travel companion. aXbo can be used without an electric plug in for 7 days.

New sounds: You can download new sounds for your aXbo with the software aXbo research 2.0.
aXbo extraordinary design

The first sleep phase alarm clock worldwide was designed by Mag.art Rouven Haas, a young German designer who lives in Austria. He made sure that the product is user-friendly and has a good and intuitive menu. aXbo is a revolutionary product in many ways.

Individuals who rest briefly during the day improve their capacity to work because they have more energy. Taking a mid-day rest has been scientifically documented to boost energy, alertness, productivity, creativity, memory, learning, mood and health (to name but a few of the many benefits).

The MetroNaps EnergyPod solves a contemporary problem: most work spaces do not offer their employees a place to rejuvenate. Based on two years of research and thousands of design hours, the MetroNaps EnergyPod is the perfect place to quickly and effectively enhance your energy.

Raise your feet to improve circulation, set the built in timer and relax to the ambient music. At the end of your rest you will be awoken by a combination of light and vibration leaving you to return to your day with renewed energy.

The EnergyPod is recommended for medium and large companies, safety critical workplaces, professional sports organisations, health clubs, spas and gyms. We can offer a range of flexible rental or purchase options to suit your organisation. Rental prices start from £299 per month.