BACK PILLOW AND BACK-MOUNTED SUPPORT MEMBER FOR MEASURING BODY PARAMETERS DURING SLEEP AND FACILITATING SIDE SLEEPING ORIENTATION

摘要

A back-mounted support device provides a stable platform for various monitoring and position support devices. The support device comprises a stiffening member configured for placement along a user's spine, the stiffening member extending from a top end to be positioned between the user's shoulder blades to a bottom end to be positioned along the spine and near a waistline of the user. A shoulder attachment system is coupled to the stiffening member to stabilize an upper portion of the stiffening member. A waist attachment system is coupled to the stiffening member to stabilize a lower portion of the stiffening member. The shoulder and waist attachment systems are configured to stabilize the stiffening member along the spine, while minimizing irritating body contact. Monitoring devices may be mounted anywhere on the support device for facilitating monitoring of body parameters.