Awarables Inc. — Department of Defense SBIR Phase I: DHP14-003

Description

The focus of this project is a mobile health application that will support soldiers in improving their sleep quality and performance. The app will be based on standard user interface models to simplify learning and promote healthy sleep behaviors. This will be backed by powerful and effective algorithms that analyze physiologic and behavioral data to produce actionable feedback for the user. Among these is the Awarables Sleep Quality Index, which estimates sleep quality based on sleep stage transitions. The Awarables patient-centric ?sleep coach? software uses cognitive behavioral therapy principles to promote comprehensive sleep health literacy and behavioral interventions. In Phase I, we will provide a working prototype and preliminary evaluations of the user experience. The Awarables app works in tandem with the Awarables wearable sensor technology and selected commercial activity devices such as the FitBit to provide an integrated assessment of sleep combining physiological data and self-reported sleep logs. Assessment tools are provided to evaluate individual?s performance in daily tasks. A cloud based data storage system is available for archiving and sharing data. As an option the app will be designed to interface with other DOD tools for estimation of fatigue and mission scheduling based on sleep history.