摘要 |
<p>In a method and a system the autonomic nervous system, and in particular parameters reflecting the current condition of the autonomic nervous system, are monitored for detecting a lower level of wakefulness. One such parameter, which has been found to indicate such a state, is cardiac oscillation. Thus, the autonomic nervous system affect the heartbeat of a person falling to sleep in such a way that the heartbeat will go through a series of acceleration and de-acceleration.</p> |