MUMBAI, India, Oct. 26 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202611107308 A) filed by Chandigarh University on September 07, 2026, for Smart Pillow System For Early Detection Of Sleep Apnea And Seizure Events.
Inventors include Siraz Alam; Paurav Goel; and Rakesh Kumar.
The application for the patent was published on October 23, 2026, under issue no. 43/2026.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a smart pillow system for early detection of sleep apnea and seizure events, which incorporates a washable sensor sheet, a multi-sensor sensing module, and a detachable electronic module integrated within a soft and ergonomic pillow structure. The sensing module comprises pressure sensors, a MEMS microphone, and an inertial measurement unit (IMU) for acquiring pressure, acoustic, and motion signals, with optional PPG and temperature sensing. The acquired signals are conditioned, digitized, and processed by an embedded MCU using signal analysis and multi-sensor data fusion to identify and differentiate normal sleep activity, sleep-apnea-related respiratory abnormalities, and seizure-related movements. A tiered alert mechanism provides progressive vibration and audio alerts, followed by caregiver notification through BLE when required. The detachable electronic module incorporates a magnetic rail-guided docking assembly, enabling secure attachment and convenient removal for washing, thereby providing comfortable, reusable, and practical sleep-health monitoring.
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