
Philhwan Cheon
Mela - Smart Sleep System
Mela smart sleep system combines smart functionality with luxurious comfort to give you the best, most relaxing sleep possible.It has multiple sleep aid technologies including sleep and wake-up light , sleep posture corrector, snore detection and prevention, and sleep tracking and analysis,
Problems

We spend about one-third of our life either sleeping or attempting to do.

The recommended minimum of sleep is 7-9.Unfortunately many of us sleep far less than that.

The goal of this project is to improve the quality of sleep for those who suffer from sleep problems.
Effects of sleep deprivation

37%
Insomnia

29%
Snoring

10%
Sleep Apnea

54%
Stress

40%
Sleep Environment

22%
Snoring Partner
How might we solve all these sleep problems by changing and improving sleep environment ?
Ideation




Sleep Light
Sleep light emits red light to users to relax the brain and promote production of melatonin level. It makes user sleepy and help to get into sleep faster and better

Wake-up Light
Wake-up light emitted white light in the morning to stimulate your brain and it has positive effect on wake your body up and help to maintain your biorhythm.
Customize your comfort
5 Air chamber inside of pillow let you customize with a large range of options for raising and lowering but is also soft and firm.


Sleep position correction
As your sleep position changes throughout the night, the pillow gently move your neck to have ideal posture and aligns your neck.
Nothing to wear
Unlike the other sleep aid device, Mela doesn’t need to wear any device on your body. By simply laying on the bed , it will automatically start sleep mode.
Wireless Charging Dock
Users can charge various devices right next to the pillow
Mela sleep App
it connects directly to the Mela app. As well as giving you detailed metrics about your sleep, recording light, deep and REM sleep cycles, it can also detect snoring.

User scenario

Thank you
Philhwan Cheon
Senior Thesis 2020