USPTO Patent Application: Electronic Device for Sleep Induction Auditory Feedback
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The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083934A1) for an electronic device and method designed to provide auditory feedback for sleep induction based on a user's breathing patterns. The application details a system that synchronizes sounds with inhalation and exhalation periods.
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This document is a publication of a United States Patent Application (US20260083934A1) filed on November 28, 2025, by inventors Jonghwa PARK et al. The application describes an electronic device, method, and storage medium for sleep induction using auditory feedback synchronized with a user's breathing. Specifically, it outlines a method for providing a first sound corresponding to inhalation and a second sound corresponding to exhalation, based on detecting user activities related to these breathing periods. The sounds are synchronized with detected user activities independent of the breathing itself.
As this is a patent application, it does not impose direct regulatory obligations or compliance deadlines on regulated entities. However, it represents a new development in medical device technology related to sleep induction. Companies operating in the medical device and health technology sectors, particularly those developing sleep aids or respiratory monitoring devices, should be aware of this patent filing as it may indicate future technological trends or potential intellectual property considerations.
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ELECTRONIC DEVICE, METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM FOR PROVIDING AUDITORY FEEDBACK FOR SLEEP INDUCTION
Application US20260083934A1 Kind: A1 Mar 26, 2026
Inventors
Jonghwa PARK, Wonwoo LEE, Jaeeun LEE, Jiyeon HA, Joongbae YUM, Bumjoon KIM
Abstract
According to one embodiment, a method for providing a sound for sleep induction may include an operation of providing a first sound corresponding to a first user activity based on detecting the first user activity associated with user cognition regarding a period for inhalation of the user's breathing. The first user activity may be a user activity independent of the inhalation rather than a user activity caused by the inhalation of the breathing, and a start time point of providing the first sound may be substantially synchronized with a detection time point of the first user activity. The method may include an operation of providing a second sound corresponding to a second user activity based on detecting the second user activity associated with user cognition regarding a period for exhalation of the user's breathing. The second user activity may be a user activity independent of the exhalation rather than a user activity caused by the exhalation of the breathing, and a start time point of providing the second sound may be substantially synchronized with a detection time point of the second user activity.
CPC Classifications
A61M 21/02 A61M 2021/0027 A61M 2021/005 A61M 2021/0077 A61M 2021/0088 A61M 2205/3553 A61M 2205/505 A61M 2230/42 A61M 2230/63
Filing Date
2025-11-28
Application No.
19403605
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