Interactive adjustable media bed providing sleep diagnostics
First Claim
1. An apparatus for providing a user the ability to control a bedroom environment using one selectable control, the apparatus comprising:
- an adjustable bedding unit coupled to a frame, the frame defining at least one cavity;
a computing unit coupled to the adjustable bedding unit;
at least one audio speaker retractably coupled to the frame, the speaker being extendable from and retractable into the cavity defined by the frame, the speaker being electrically coupled to the computing unit and capable of being controlled by the computing unit, such that the computing unit can be used to effectuate extension and retraction of the speaker;
a plurality of controllable electronic appliances, having an effect on the bedroom environment, that are electrically coupled to the computing unit and capable of being controlled by the computing unit; and
a user interface control unit coupled to the computing unit, the user interface presenting the user with a plurality of user-selectable settings that cause an adjustment in the position of the adjustable bed, the extension or retraction of the at least one speaker, and an adjustment in at least one of the electronic appliances.
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Abstract
An bedding apparatus is provided that allows a user the ability to control a bedroom environment using one selectable control. The apparatus includes an adjustable bedding unit and a computing unit coupled to the adjustable bedding unit. A number of controllable electronic appliances, having an effect on the bedroom environment, are electrically coupled to the computing unit. These electronic appliances are capable of being controlled by the computing unit. A user interface control unit is coupled to the computing unit. The user interface presents the user with a number of user-selectable settings that cause an adjustment in the position of the adjustable bed and at least one of the electronic appliances.
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1. An apparatus for providing a user the ability to control a bedroom environment using one selectable control, the apparatus comprising:
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an adjustable bedding unit coupled to a frame, the frame defining at least one cavity; a computing unit coupled to the adjustable bedding unit; at least one audio speaker retractably coupled to the frame, the speaker being extendable from and retractable into the cavity defined by the frame, the speaker being electrically coupled to the computing unit and capable of being controlled by the computing unit, such that the computing unit can be used to effectuate extension and retraction of the speaker; a plurality of controllable electronic appliances, having an effect on the bedroom environment, that are electrically coupled to the computing unit and capable of being controlled by the computing unit; and a user interface control unit coupled to the computing unit, the user interface presenting the user with a plurality of user-selectable settings that cause an adjustment in the position of the adjustable bed, the extension or retraction of the at least one speaker, and an adjustment in at least one of the electronic appliances. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An adjustable bed comprising:
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an adjustable bedding unit coupled to a frame having a headboard; a computing unit coupled to the adjustable bedding unit; at least one audio speaker supported by the headboard of the frame, the audio speaker being mounted such that it can extend from and retract into the headboard, the audio speaker being coupled to the computing unit and being capable of being extended and retracted as controlled by the computing unit; a plurality of controllable electronic appliances, having an effect on the bedroom environment, that are electrically coupled to the computing unit and capable of being controlled by the computing unit; and a user interface control unit coupled to the computing unit, the user interface presenting the user with a plurality of user-selectable settings that cause an adjustment in the position of the adjustable bed, a change in the position of the audio speaker to extend or retract the speaker, and a change in at least one of the electronic appliances. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. An apparatus for providing a user the ability to control a bedroom environment using one selectable control, the apparatus comprising:
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an adjustable bedding unit coupled to a frame having a headboard, wherein the frame supports at least one audio speaker that can be retracted into a cavity defined by the frame; a computing unit coupled to the adjustable bedding unit; a video projection unit mounted within the headboard; a plurality of controllable electronic appliances, having an effect on the bedroom environment, that are electrically coupled to the computing unit and capable of being controlled by the computing unit; and a user interface control unit coupled to the computing unit, the user interface presenting the user with a plurality of user-selectable settings that cause an adjustment in the position of the adjustable bed, the retracted position of the speaker, the video projection unit, and at least one of the electronic appliances. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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