'intelliPillow' by Innvo Labs is a self-adjusting headrest that will reduce the need for different pillows depending on the various positions a person sleeps in. It features inflatable air chambers that are filled or deflated in response to the position a person is currently in. The sleeper rests on a thin pressure-sensitive mat that senses how he or she is currently sleeping. Even if that person tosses and turns throughout the night, intelliPillow by Innvo Labs will adjust accordingly on its own.
intelliPillow by Innvo Labs will not disturb the sleeper either. The inflation and deflation is done slowly and quietly to ensure that he or she doesn't wake. It will be available as early as 2013.
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'intelliPillow' by Innvo Labs Adjusts Depending on Sleeping Position
Trend Themes
1. Self-adjusting Headrest - Opportunity to disrupt the traditional pillow industry and create a new market for personalized sleep solutions.
2. Pressure-sensitive Mat - Potential for innovation in medical devices industry with the development of similar pressure-sensitive mats for monitoring sleep quality in patients.
3. Quiet Inflation and Deflation - Potential to revolutionize the technology of air mattresses and camping gear for a more peaceful outdoor experience.
Industry Implications
1. Bedding and Sleep Solutions - Industry can benefit from incorporating new technology and materials to create personalized sleep solutions for customers.
2. Medical Devices - The development of similar pressure-sensitive mats can benefit the healthcare industry for better sleep monitoring and faster recovery of patients.
3. Outdoor and Camping Gear - Incorporating quiet inflation and deflation technology can improve the camping experience and create a new market for more comfortable outdoor gear.