Systems, devices, and methods are provided for an automated sleep assistant. An automated sleep assistant may comprise an audio input device for capturing sounds and utterances made by a user while sleeping. Audio data may be collected and analyzed to identify sleep patterns indicative of an adverse sleep-related condition such as Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). A pillow comprising a plurality of regions with one or more sensors, one or more inflatable air bladders, and one or more haptic feedback devices may be utilized. A base unit device physically connected to the pillow may determine one or more external forces that mitigate the adverse sleep-related condition and cause the pillow to apply the one or more external forces to the user, for example, by using a pump to inflate an air bladder to help the user's head lift or tip to a specific angle that opens his or her airway.

A form fitting travel pillow having a unique shape that provides positional stability in relation to the wearer's shoulders, and further allows for comfortable use of headphones, is disclosed. The travel pillow is formed with upper and lower concave sections such that the lower concave section fits over and conforms to the wearer's shoulders, while the upper concave section is formed such that the wearer can comfortably wear headphones. In one preferred embodiment, the travel pillow may also include a front snap or latching element to assist in maintaining a proper position of the pillow. The travel pillow may be manufactured from memory foam, and may also include a removable cover that can be readily washed or cleaned. In one embodiment, the travel pillow may also include an attached pocket or bag into which the travel pillow may be easily stowed.

The present invention relates to a receptacle system and component parts thereof, for example a carafe with a lid, wherein an elongated object, for example a (stirring) rod can remain in the opening of the receptacle when the lid is in place. The previously known receptacle systems are susceptible to damage. It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide advantageous components of a receptacle system and an advantageous receptacle system per se, wherein the susceptibility to damage is reduced. This object is achieved by a holding device, a lid device and a receptacle system as disclosed herein. According to an embodiment, the holding device essentially has a hollow cylindrical device body, which in turn is composed inter alia of two cylinder portions which are connected to one another by means of a folding device. Both cylinder portions are connected to one another by means of the folding device, such that they can pivot about a pivot axis. To this end, the device body of the holding device forms, by means of the hollow volume thereof, an essentially central rod receptacle with a holder inner surface extending in the axial direction of the device body. Due to the unfoldable structure of the holding device, it is possible for the rod receptacle to encompass a shaft of a rod.

A sleep aid system that includes: a curved neck pillow; speakers within the neck pillow; a vibrator embedded within the neck pillow; and a means to control functions related to the pillow. Preferably, the means to control includes a remote control, where said remote control includes a control panel and a display panel. The control panel includes audio controls to control audio output to these speakers.

A hanging garment wrinkle remover is provided having a support member engageable with a garment. The support member is formed of a first member component in a biased removable engagement against or toward a second member component. With a garment engaged between the first and second member components gravity acting on the weight of the support member removes garment wrinkles over time. A hanger having slots to engage the support member and support the garment can also be provided.

There is provided an information processing device including a detection unit configured to detect a plurality of pieces of food which are eating targets from an image obtained by imaging eating of a user, and a recommendation unit configured to recommend at least the food to be subsequently ingested in real time among the plurality of pieces of food so that the user ingests the plurality of pieces of food detected by the detection unit in an order satisfying a predetermined purpose.

An eating utensil, such as a disposable utensil, may include a fork, knife, or spoon, or a combination thereof with a construction aimed at substantially reducing the weight of the utensil while vastly increasing the structural integrity of the utensil. The utensil may be formed from a polymeric or other material(s) in a singular or multi-piece construction bonded or otherwise adhered to one another to form a singular utensil with desirable physical properties. Such a utensil will not only be more resilient for the consumer, but the reduced material usage in the construction of the utensil will enable the producers to save money in material costs.

A handheld device includes a base comprising a handgrip for receiving a vibration movement, a gripping element linked to the base for releasably connecting the handheld device to an object, at least one inertia sensor for detecting an acceleration of the vibration movement to generate an acceleration signal, a processing unit for determining to generate a cancellation decision according to the acceleration signal, and at least one actuator for controlling movement of the gripping element according to the cancellation decision, such that the acceleration is counteracted.

A vibrational cup device is disclosed that prevents a drink from spilling as ice readjusts within. The vibrational cup device comprises a base component positioned on a bottom portion of a cup and sealed with O-rings. The base component is removable and comprises a rechargeable battery, a micro circuit board, a vibrational motor, a USB port with plug, and a motion sensor that tells the device when the cup is at a 45-to-60-degree angle. At these angles, the vibrational motor would engage for approximately 10 seconds to help break up the ice in the cup or to level out the ice to prevent the sudden release of ice cubes, thus spilling part of the drink.