Method and system for analyzing motion transferred to a subject on a sleeping surface
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1. A method of analyzing the transfer of motion to a subject on a mattress comprising the steps of:
- supporting the mattress on a foundation;
positioning the subject on the mattress;
locating a sensor in proximity to the subject to detect displacement of the subject;
moving the surface of the mattress adjacent the subject; and
measuring and recording amount of motion transferred to the subject as a result of the mattress moving adjacent the subject.
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Abstract
A method and system for analyzing the transfer of motion to a subject on a sleeping surface. A mattress is positioned on a frame, and a subject is positioned on the mattress. A sensor is placed in communication with the subject. The surface adjacent the subject is moved by means of a moving mass, and the sensor detects the motion of the subject. Motion transferred to the subject as a result of the mattress moving is measured and recorded.
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1. A method of analyzing the transfer of motion to a subject on a mattress comprising the steps of:
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supporting the mattress on a foundation;
positioning the subject on the mattress;
locating a sensor in proximity to the subject to detect displacement of the subject;
moving the surface of the mattress adjacent the subject; and
measuring and recording amount of motion transferred to the subject as a result of the mattress moving adjacent the subject. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A motion analysis system for analyzing transfer of motion from a moving mass to a subject on a mattress, wherein the mass and the subject are positioned on opposite sides of the mattress, the system comprising:
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a first sensor for detecting horizontal displacement of the subject and producing a horizontal displacement value;
a second sensor for detecting vertical displacement of the subject and producing a vertical displacement value;
a processor connected to each of the sensors for receiving the horizontal displacement value and the vertical displacement value of the subject and operative to compute transferred motion values;
storage means for storing the transferred motion values for future recall. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11)
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