Pillow for Detecting Snoring with Embedded Techniques for Elderly People with Snoring Problems
Worawut Yimyam, Mahasak Ketcham, Thittaporn Ganokratanaa, Patiyuth Pramkeaw, Narumol Chumuang
Abstract
This research aimed to design, produce, and assess a snoring detection neck pillow for elderly individuals with snoring symptoms. The research process began with finding information on snoring. The data obtained were used to design a snore detection neck pillow in the form of a U-shaped neck pillow. The functional principle was that when the microphone module detects the snoring sound, it activates a vibrating motor to alert the snorer to awake or change sleeping positions and stop snoring. There was a program to control the operation. The results of the snoring detection neck pillow test with a sample size of 20 people showed an average efficiency of 80%.