# Sleep-Disturbing Devices The 'Thim' Helps Users Get Better Sleep Through Initial Disruptions By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-10-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-better-sleep References: [newatlas](http://newatlas.com/thim-sleep-tracker-retraining/45787/) & [thim.io](http://thim.io/) There is certainly no shortage of [sleep trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retimer-3) on the market, but the 'Thim' is a new one that enables users to get better sleep through an unexpected means. The 'Thim' is [worn like a ring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hearo-system) on one's finger before going to bed; for the first hour after climbing into bed, the ring will vibrate every three minutes. This is to disrupt the person's sleeping pattern and wake them up. After the user has moved their finger to signify that they're awake, the 'Thim' goes to work repeating the cycle for up to an hour after the person has gone to bed. The 'Thim' device enables users to get better sleep by augmenting their sleeping pattern and style to help them fall asleep faster and stay asleep better. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sleep Disruption:** The Thim device disrupts users' sleeping patterns through vibration, offering new opportunities for sleep improvement technology. - **Augmented Sleep:** The Thim device augments users' sleep patterns to help them fall asleep faster and achieve better sleep quality, creating potential for innovation in sleep technology. - **Sleep Tracker Innovation:** The Thim device introduces a new approach to sleep tracking by using disruptive vibrations, opening up possibilities for further advancements in sleep monitoring technology. ### Where This Applies - **Wearable Technology:** The Thim device, worn like a ring, demonstrates the potential for disruption and innovation in the wearable technology industry. - **Sleep Technology:** The Thim device's unique approach to improving sleep quality encourages innovation in the sleep technology industry. - **Health and Wellness:** The Thim device's focus on sleep improvement presents opportunities for innovative solutions within the health and wellness industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Soothing Sleep Tracker Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alarm-bracelet.md) - [Slumber-Inducing Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-devices.md) - [Contactless Smart Sleep Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remwave-sleep.md) - [Insomnia-Specific Wearable Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amofit-s.md) - [Metric-Tracking Smart Lightweight Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrahuman-ring-air.md) - [Sleep Aid Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rem.md) - [Wearable Sleep-Aiding Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retimer.md) - [Silent Wake-Up Wristbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wakeband.md) - [Silent Wearable Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silentwakeup.md)