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Video cut scenes credits to: Yeo Wee HanTRANSCRIPT
THE ULTIMATE POWER NAP – “NAPPY”
Group W65
The People – Meet Jack
Busy student in NUS
Hardly gets any sleep
Stays up to rush assignments & do readings
Resides in Pasir Ris and commutes to NUS daily
Often sneaks in snoozes on the long train ride
The People – Meet Jill
Busy executive who works 8am till 8pm daily
Brings work home and continues working till 2am in the morning
Sleeps 4 hours each night
Drives to work
Would like to be able to nap during her lunch break.
The Activity – Power Naps A short nap terminating before “deep
sleep” Very useful for individuals who lack sleep
Improves mood and cognitive functions Better health Helps with stress
The Context & Problem
The Context Fast-paced society Active till wee hours of the night Demand for productivity on little sleep
The Problem Falling asleep Staying asleep Waking up
In-ear earphones:For sound therapy and blocking the noise. The ear buds vibrate when it is time to wake up.
Sunglasses:For blocking surrounding light
Wake up light (blue day light):For waking up and for making you more energetic through day light therapy
Version 1: looks more like a normal sunglasses
Version 2: the sight and the light is completely blocked
Wireless remote control (with location detector). It allows users to choose the music, volume, set the alarm and destination etc.
Examples of music available for sound therapy (options): -Music for meditation-Music that reduces headache while sleeping-Music that relaxes the muscles while sleeping-Music for 10 min sleep etc.
On/Off Button
Ex.
Volume
NAPPY
- Different types of music that aids in sleeping (Sound therapy)- “Music with an ultra slow beat may bring brainwaves into calming sync and
persuade you to rest. This……get you to sleep naturally and have positive effects on sleep muscle relaxation and disruption from worrisome feelings. “(source: Help sleep problems http://www.helpsleepproblems.com/music-for-sleep-disorders)
- Wake up light (light therapy)- “When we are exposed to the right type of light, it helps to align our daily
rhythm or wake up more easily.” (source: Phillips http://www.consumer.philips.com/c/light-therapy/38702cat/gb/)
- Location detector- Alarm - Virtual lock to prevent theft Phillips wake up
light
Proposed Solution
Strengths of solution
• Blue wake-up light versus Alarm clock
• Able to regulate your power sleep, not just facilitate
• Sound Therapy versus Normal music
• Portability and mobility of product
• Virtual Lock
Criticism of solution