Described herein are multifunctional smart beds and methods of operating thereof. Specifically, a multifunctional smart bed comprises a controller, configured to receive input from various sensors (e.g., load cells positioned in bed legs, thermometers, and/or microphones) and/or user. These inputs are analyzed and used to control various bed components to improve the sleep quality, to monitor users' health, score couple's relationship, and the like. For example, these inputs may be used to control the firmness of different mattress portions, change orientations of the head, torso, and/or leg sections, adjust the light, and the like. In some examples, the smart bed generates a report indicating one or more sleep duration, sleep depth profile, sleep scope, heart rate, breath rate, environment conditions, couple's relationship, and the like. Furthermore, in some examples, a multifunctional smart bed is also configured to control external devices in the same environment, e.g., smart switches, smart thermostats.

A bed integrates sensors and other inputs to detect specific sleep environment conditions including point-specific pressure and/or temperature conditions. The bed includes a controller for commanding actuator or other devices to adjust these conditions. The controller may do so based on reference patterns for conditions and profiles of desired conditions. Information regarding the conditions may be provided to a remote computer, which may analyze the conditions and provide revised profiles of desired conditions.

A bed includes components to control pressure of a sleep surface, for example based on sleep position and sleep stages of a user. In some embodiments target pressures for the sleep surface are iteratively adjusted over multiple sleep sessions so to achieve improvements in sleep states and/or sleep quality for the user.

A convertible article of luggage assembly for facilitating a user to sleep in an airport includes a first article of luggage and a second article of luggage that is pivotally coupled to the first article of luggage. Each of the first article of luggage and the second article of luggage is positionable in a closed position to form a suitcase. Conversely, each of the first article of luggage and the second article of luggage is positionable in an open position to form a sleeping surface. A first mattress is coupled to the first article of luggage and a second mattress is coupled to the second article of luggage to enhance comfort for the user when the user lies on the sleeping surface.

A temperature modulation system for a bed, blanket, or other furniture includes a fluid for moderating temperature change, a number of conduit circuits for directing the fluid through respective zones, a control unit including a thermoelectric device for modulating temperature of the fluid, and a pump. Each of the conduit circuits selectively and independently directs fluid through its respective zone in order to produce a temperature within the zone that is independent of the temperature outside the zone. The system also includes an arrangement of one or more zones in an arrangement in which the control unit is programmed to vary the zone temperature over time according to a schedule.

An inclined and vented mattress assembly for elevating an upper body of a user includes a block that comprises foamed elastomer so that the block is resiliently compressible. The block is wedge shaped so that a first end of the block is dimensionally thicker than a second end of the block. The block has a base that is sized complementarily to a bed frame so that the block is configured to be positioned upon the bed frame. A set of channels that is positioned in the block extends between at least two openings that are positioned in the block. The set of channels is configured to vent the block to cool the block and a user positioned thereupon. The block being wedge shaped elevates the upper body of the use, promoting relaxation and restful sleep.

A bed may provide pneumatic effects. An array of pumps may be used in providing the pneumatic effects. In some embodiments less than all of the pumps may be operated to provide some of the pneumatic effects, and in some such embodiments no individual pump may be able to provide others of the pneumatic effects, and in some or other such embodiments all of the pumps may be required to provide at least one of the pneumatic effects.

This disclosure relates to an auto run mode for initiating a heating cycle of a heated bedding product. A heated bedding product can include a bedding product body comprising a heating element and a controller electrically connected to the heating element. The controller can include a processing circuit, such as a microcontroller, that is configured to operate in an auto run mode in which a heating cycle of the heating element is automatically initiated in response to alternating current power being provided to the controller.

A three dimensional mattress system is provided which may be configured to provide three dimensional body support to a user. In some embodiments, the system may include a rigid frame, and a frame cavity, in which the frame cavity is open at its highest elevation. A plurality of pillows may be contained within the frame cavity. At least a portion of the plurality of pillows may be coverless, and at least a portion of the pillows in the plurality of pillows are not physically attached to one another and are substantially independent of one another such that they can move freely within the frame cavity. The plurality of pillows may form a first body support area for supporting a first portion of the user, and a support unit may form a second body support area for supporting a second portion of the user.

A dryer for a bed includes an air blowing device provided at a front portion or a rear portion of a frame and supplying hot air, so that a mattress may be easily dried or articles kept in a drawer may be easily dried.