Automatic mattress selection system
AssigneeKingsdown, Inc.
InventorsW. Eric Hinshaw, Thomas I. McLean
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Abstract
A mattress selection system comprises a test bed including a box spring and a compartmented air mattress which generates electrical outputs indicative of the weight distribution of a subject. The sensor outputs are processed automatically, in conjunction with answers to a questionnaire, to generate a recommendation of which of a selection of available mattress systems, is most suitable for the subject.
Claims8
A method of recommending a mattress system from a plurality of mattress systems having different physical characteristics, said method comprising steps of
- providing a test bed with sensors for producing signals representative of localized pressures at various points from the weight of a person lying on the test bed,
- having a person recline on the test bed so as to generate said signals,
- securing from the person objective answers to questions about his physiological parameters,
- automatically processing said signals and said answers in conjunction to identify which of said plurality of mattress systems is physiologically most suitable for said person.
A bedding marketing system including a plurality of mattress systems having different physical characteristics,
- a test bed with sensors for producing signals representative of localized pressures at various points from the weight of a person lying on the test bed,
- questionnaire means for securing from the person objective answers to questions about his physiological parameters, and
- means for automatically processing said signals and said answers in conjunction to identify which of said plurality of mattress systems is physiologically most suitable for said person.
A bedding marketing system for recommending one of a plurality of mattress systems having different physical characteristics, said system comprising
- a questionnaire for securing from a person objective answers to questions about his physiological parameters, and
- means for automatically processing said answers to identify which of said plurality of mattress systems is physiologically most suitable for said person.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.