What causes CPAP to "call home"?

[Robear]

Unless I'm having problems, I only load SleepyHead data once or twice a week. I usually check PR's SleepMapper online daily, simply because it's a quick way to check for a red flag . . . a couple of clicks & I'm done. Obviously, not as thorough as SleepyHead, but "close enough for government work" when in a hurry.

Sometimes there seems to be a long delay between the time that I turn off my CPAP until the time info is posted online. Other times transmission seemed to take place within a couple of hours after turning off the machine. To speed things up, I started pressing the "transmit" button (next to the modem) about 10-15 minutes after turning off the machine. That seemed to speed things up for a couple of weeks.

None of my SleepMapper data has been posted for a couple of days. Does that maybe indicate modem problems or processing problems at SleepMapper? Does anyone know what happens with the data after the transmission has been received? Certainly, heavy processing isn't necessary prior to posting it online.

Just Curious . . .

[ChicagoGranny]

SleepMapper

What are you getting out of SM that you can't see on your machine display?

[chunkyfrog]

Is your modem plugged all the way in?
If yes, then have the modem tested.

[Robear]

What are you getting out of SM that you can't see on your machine display?

Maybe nothing. There are various ways to "skin a rabbit".

SM is just convenient when I'm at my computer doing other stuff, so that is the method that I use sometimes. I mentioned SH in my OP to indicate that I'm aware of other ways to get info. My question is simply about SM's workings.

[Goofproof]

Too drunk to drive, needs ride. N.S.A., has heard you were changing your cpap preasure. Jim

[Robear]

This seemed to me to be a reasonable question to ask in a forum about "all things CPAP"; not that it would be earth shattering news. I'm just curious about how the machine works & thought that, with all the knowledge here, somebody would know about this & share. Thanks anyway.

[ChicagoGranny]

This seemed to me to be a reasonable question to ask in a forum about "all things CPAP"; not that it would be earth shattering news. I'm just curious about how the machine works & thought that, with all the knowledge here, somebody would know about this & share. Thanks anyway.

Most of the knowledgeable people here think that SleepMapper is pitifully inadequate. So, why put any effort into it?

ChicagoGranny wrote:

What are you getting out of SM that you can't see on your machine display?

Maybe nothing.

Just look at the display when you get up, and STHU.

[Krelvin]

Just look at the display when you get up, and STHU.

Nice response. If you don't know the answer to HIS question move on to a question you do know. STHU is an inexcusable thing to say.

Robear, you might get answers to your questions from the sleepmapper service if you can find a link for it. It don't know if they provide any support though.

I use a WiFi solution to look at my data daily, looking at the display wouldn't provide me with the same assuming it was easy to read (its not from where it is located).

Something like sleepmapper would not be interesting to me, but to each their own.

[Robear]

Most of the knowledgeable people here think that SleepMapper is pitifully inadequate. So, why put any effort into it?

Just look at the display when you get up, and STHU.

My question is not about SleepMapper or what can be learned via the display. I am in full agreement that SleepyHead provides much more info & that info is much more useful than anything SleepMapper provides. My question, however, is about when/why/whatever the machine transmits . . . not about what data is transmitted or how it is posted by SleepMapper. Matters related to data transmission might not be of interest to many, or even most folks, but it is to me & I'm curious. Do most people consider the modem function to be unimportant?

My mention of SleepMapper only served to show how I learned that my modem "might not" be transmitting properly. If all my CPAP investigations were limited to SleepyHead, I would never have know this.

To put more of my ignorance on display ........ what is STHU?

TTFN

[Not Fade]

Do most people consider the modem function to be unimportant?

Totally useless as far as my therapy goes. I disabled the function.

[Robear]

Just look at the display when you get up, and STHU.

Nice response. If you don't know the answer to HIS question move on to a question you do know. STHU is an inexcusable thing to say.

Thanks, That's my feeling exactly. Not all postings will be of interest to everyone, nor does anyone know the answer to every question . . . & yes, I figured what STHU means (by changing 1 letter).

Robear, you might get answers to your questions from the sleepmapper service if you can find a link for it. It don't know if they provide any support though.

SleepMapper's "customer service" (& I use that term very loosely) is woefully inadequate.

I use a WiFi solution to look at my data daily, looking at the display wouldn't provide me with the same assuming it was easy to read (its not from where it is located).

My display is also not easy to access.

Something like sleepmapper would not be interesting to me, but to each their own.

SleepMapper isn't my "in depth" tool, but I found it before finding this forum. I find that it is useful for a quick check.

Incidentally, as a result of one of my previous posts (mentioning SleepMapper data vs SleepyHead data) a SleepyHead problem was discovered & fixed.

[chunkyfrog]

Many consider SleepMapper to be inadequate; but whatever works for you.
Just remember that the advanced display and Sleepyhead are there in case you need more.
When you have the time, it costs nothing to look, and being prepared is good.

[Robear]

Many consider SleepMapper to be inadequate; but whatever works for you.
Just remember that the advanced display and Sleepyhead are there in case you need more.
When you have the time, it costs nothing to look, and being prepared is good.

Lest, I get a reputation as "SleepyHead hater" . . .
Hear ye! Hear ye! Hear ye! I totally agree that SleepMapper "doesn't hold a candle" to SleepyHead. When I "really want to know something" I go to Sleepyhead.

When I'm getting supplies for replacing a roof, I drive my truck (SH). When I want a newspaper, I'll probably ride my bicycle (SM).

But . . . that is not my question. I'm asking about when/why/how modem activation & transmission takes place.

For instance . . . It's obviously not at the same time every morning. Is it "x" minutes/hours after it is turned off?

[Robear]

If you have time to ride a bicycle, why not just look at the woefully inadequate SM after lunch? Problem solved.

Nope . . . it's not that simple. I often don't check SM until after lunch (or maybe not at all on some days) But SM took over 2 full days to post the latest data, until finally catching up today.

I tried such things as pressing the button on the modem (which causes several icons to display in succession) & unplugging the machine & plugging back in (which causes a "card activity" message). Hence, my question "what causes CPAP to call home?"

[Cereal Killer]

This has gotten beyond silly.

I disabled the function.

Best suggestion.