A computerized pillow to stop snoring

Wulfman... · Post by **Wulfman...** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 8:46 pm

Scientist invents computer pillow to stop snoring
Wed Oct 3, 2:14 PM ET

A German scientist has come up with a solution for snoring -- a computerized pillow that shifts the head's sleeping position until the noise stops.

Daryoush Bazargani, professor of computer science at the University of Rostock and the pillow's inventor, was displaying a prototype of his pillow at a health conference in Germany on Wednesday.

"The pillow is attached to a computer, which is the size of a book, rests on a bedside table, and analyses snoring noises," Bazargani told Reuters.

"The computer then reduces or enlarges air compartments within the pillow to facilitate nasal airflow to minimize snoring as the user shifts during sleep," he said.

The ergonomic pillow can also be used for neck massages.

Bazargani said several U.S. firms were interested in manufacturing the pillow.

"I invented it because I snore," he said. "I tried all sorts of products, but nothing worked. I hope people who use it will sleep more peacefully."

RosemaryB · Post by **RosemaryB** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 8:49 pm

Cool! I don't snore, even without a cpap. But I still want one. It just sounds really neat. The neck massages would be a good thing. . . .

Snoredog · Post by **Snoredog** » Thu Oct 04, 2007 3:40 am

sounds like my ex wife, she used to kick me, thought she had PLMD or something.

kteague · Post by **kteague** » Thu Oct 04, 2007 6:57 am

Ok, if I understand this correctly this pillow reacts to sound, and it's goal is stop the sound (snoring). One can only hope the snoring hasn't stopped due to an apnea event. Maybe it would be helpful for a snorer without OSA.

I remember my ex waking up during the night asking me what I wanted and get frustrated when I kept saying nothing. After diagnosed with PLMD I realized I must have been kicking him those times. (Or it could have been a subconscious act. )

Kathy

msheda · Post by **msheda** » Thu Oct 04, 2007 7:06 am

Wonder what the effect would be to have 2 people in the same room that snored and used these things?

Flying_Norseman · Post by **Flying_Norseman** » Thu Oct 04, 2007 7:12 am

LOL Dueling Pillows!

msheda wrote:Wonder what the effect would be to have 2 people in the same room that snored and used these things?

Wulfman... · Post by **Wulfman...** » Thu Oct 04, 2007 8:42 am

I wonder what it does if it CAN'T find the right position for your neck and you keep snoring......
Does it break your neck?
Is there an "eject" mode that throws you our of bed? (in lieu of kicking you)

Just wonderin'.....

Den

lilsheba · Post by **lilsheba** » Thu Oct 04, 2007 10:09 am

Wulfman... wrote:I wonder what it does if it CAN'T find the right position for your neck and you keep snoring......
Does it break your neck?
Is there an "eject" mode that throws you our of bed? (in lieu of kicking you)

Just wonderin'.....

Den

ROFL!!!!

SisterShotgun · Post by **SisterShotgun** » Thu Oct 04, 2007 10:21 am

lilsheba wrote:
Wulfman... wrote:I wonder what it does if it CAN'T find the right position for your neck and you keep snoring......
Does it break your neck?
Is there an "eject" mode that throws you our of bed? (in lieu of kicking you)

Just wonderin'.....

Den
ROFL!!!!

Heck if this is the case I will get one for my husband then I can have the bed to myself and he can snore away on the floor (just kidding)

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Oct 04, 2007 10:37 am

DANG IT! Kathy, are you Snoredog's ex-wife??? No wonder you're disabled...

LOL,
B.

Kharris · Post by **Kharris** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 10:51 am

There isn't ANY position in which I can't snore, I'd probably be headless
very soon.

oceanpearl · Post by **oceanpearl** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 11:23 am

My kids used to call me ME Gimmick, but not even I will spring for this one.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 2:23 pm

If many snorers in one room the pillows will keep activating!

tuna · Post by **tuna** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 2:32 pm

Kharris wrote:There isn't ANY position in which I can't snore, I'd probably be headless
very soon.

I can just see it. The lawsuits claiming bad neck injuries from using that thing!

j.a.taylor · Post by **j.a.taylor** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 3:27 pm

kteague wrote:Ok, if I understand this correctly this pillow reacts to sound, and it's goal is stop the sound (snoring). One can only hope the snoring hasn't stopped due to an apnea event. Maybe it would be helpful for a snorer without OSA.

I remember my ex waking up during the night asking me what I wanted and get frustrated when I kept saying nothing. After diagnosed with PLMD I realized I must have been kicking him those times. (Or it could have been a subconscious act. )

Kathy

Kathy,

So your ex is the guy I saw walking in shorts in Ohio with permanently black and blue legs?

It seems he finally got the message.

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