NPR: Computerized Pillow Aimed at Stopping Snoring

Computerized Pillow Aimed at Stopping Snoring

Spouses and significant others of snorers everywhere, rejoice! (Maybe.)

Daryoush Bazargani, a computer science professor in Germany, has invented a computerized inflatable pillow as a way to stop snoring.

"The pillow is attached to a computer, which is the size of a book, rests on a bedside table, and [analyzes] snoring noises," Bazargani told Reuters. "The computer then reduces or enlarges air compartments within the pillow to facilitate nasal airflow to minimize snoring as the user shifts during sleep," he said.

The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery says "forty-five percent of normal adults snore at least occasionally, and 25 percent are habitual snorers. Problem snoring is more frequent in males and overweight persons, and it usually grows worse with age." So, if this works, it could be a big moneymaker for Bazargani.

Hmm. I could mention this to my wife, but she insists she never snores, and I'm not one to contradict her, despite the evidence. I'm sure she would just say that I need it. But I never snore. Nope, never.

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4:58 PM ET | 10- 5-2007 | permalink

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This is a great achievement. This break through is going to solidify a strain relation.

Sent by tayo | 12:37 PM ET | 10-09-2007

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