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  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Health Informatics
  • Ambient Intelligence

Background:

  • High stress and sleep deprivation negatively impact mental and physical health, with the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbating these issues.
  • Ambient Intelligence (AmI) environments offer a technological approach to address user needs by understanding behavior and preferences.
  • There is a critical need for solutions to manage stress and improve sleep quality for overall health and well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present two intelligent home systems, CaLmi and HypnOS, designed to assist users with stress management and sleep quality issues.
  • To leverage real-time data from wearable devices and ambient facilities for personalized interventions.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of these systems through user studies.

Main Methods:

  • Development of CaLmi for pervasive relaxation programs and HypnOS for personalized sleep hygiene insights.
  • Integration of real-time data from wearable sensors and contextual information from intelligent home environments.
  • Conducting user studies to assess the end-user application and effectiveness of both systems.

Main Results:

  • CaLmi provides tailored relaxation programs based on user data and ambient context.
  • HypnOS delivers personalized sleep hygiene recommendations to improve sleep quality.
  • User studies demonstrated the potential of these systems in assisting individuals with stress and sleep disturbances.

Conclusions:

  • Intelligent home systems like CaLmi and HypnOS can effectively support stress management and sleep quality improvement.
  • The integration of wearable data and ambient intelligence offers a promising avenue for personalized health interventions.
  • Further development and research are planned to enhance the capabilities and reach of these systems.