US 12,233,009 B2
Controlling device for adjustable bed foundation
Stacy Stusynski, Blaine, MN (US); Yi-ching Chen, Maple Grove, MN (US); and John McGuire, New Hope, MN (US)
Assigned to Sleep Number Corporation, Minneapolis, MN (US)
Filed by Sleep Number Corporation, Minneapolis, MN (US)
Filed on Jun. 13, 2023, as Appl. No. 18/333,861.
Application 18/333,861 is a continuation of application No. 17/379,460, filed on Jul. 19, 2021, granted, now 11,712,384.
Application 17/379,460 is a continuation of application No. 16/698,393, filed on Nov. 27, 2019, granted, now 11,096,849, issued on Aug. 24, 2021.
Application 16/698,393 is a continuation of application No. 16/109,970, filed on Aug. 23, 2018, granted, now 10,492,969, issued on Dec. 3, 2019.
Application 16/109,970 is a continuation of application No. 14/624,305, filed on Feb. 17, 2015, granted, now 10,058,467, issued on Aug. 28, 2018.
Application 14/624,305 is a continuation of application No. 13/803,671, filed on Mar. 14, 2013, granted, now 8,984,687, issued on Mar. 24, 2015.
Prior Publication US 2023/0404825 A1, Dec. 21, 2023
This patent is subject to a terminal disclaimer.
Int. Cl. A61G 7/015 (2006.01); A47C 20/04 (2006.01); A47C 31/00 (2006.01); A61G 7/018 (2006.01)
CPC A61G 7/015 (2013.01) [A47C 20/041 (2013.01); A47C 31/008 (2013.01); A61G 7/018 (2013.01)] 17 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A controlling device for a sleep system, the controlling device comprising:
a first control button, wherein selection of the first control button causes the controlling device to generate and wirelessly transmit a first set of one or more control signals that, when received by an articulation control system of a bed support, cause the articulation control system to increase an incline angle of a first head support section of the bed support;
a second control button, the second control button being distinct from the first control button, wherein selection of the second control button causes the controlling device to generate and wirelessly transmit a second set of one or more control signals that, when received by the articulation control system of the bed support, cause the articulation control system to decrease the incline angle of the first head support section of the bed support;
a first preset position button, the first preset position button being distinct from the first and second control buttons, wherein selection of the first preset position button causes the controlling device to generate and wirelessly transmit a third set of one or more control signals that, when received by the articulation control system of the bed support, cause the articulation control system to adjust the incline angle of the first head support section of the bed support to a first preset position;
a second preset position button, the second preset position button being distinct from the first and second control buttons and the first preset position button, wherein selection of the second preset position button causes the controlling device to generate and wirelessly transmit a fourth set of one or more control signals that, when received by the articulation control system of the bed support, cause the articulation control system to adjust the incline angle of the first head support section of the bed support to a second preset position, the second preset position being distinct from the first preset position; and
an anti-snore preset position button, anti-snore preset position button being distinct from the first and second control buttons and the first and second preset position buttons, wherein selection of the anti-snore preset position button causes the controlling device to generate and wirelessly transmit a fifth set of one or more control signals that, when received by the articulation control system of the bed support, cause the articulation control system to adjust at least a portion of the bed support to a snore-reducing preset position,
wherein the articulation control system comprises first and second articulation controllers, wherein the first articulation controller is configured to communicate with the controlling device and a first head articulation motor positioned and configured to articulate the first head support section, wherein the second articulation controller is configured to communicate with a second head articulation motor positioned and configured to articulate a second head support section,
wherein the articulation control system comprises first and second leg articulation motors, wherein the first leg articulation motor is positioned and configured to articulate a first leg support section of the bed support, and wherein the second leg articulation motor is positioned and configured to articulate a second leg support section of the bed support,
wherein the articulation control system comprises first and second leg articulation motors, wherein the first leg articulation motor is positioned and configured to articulate a first leg support section of the bed support, and wherein the second leg articulation motor is positioned and configured to articulate a second leg support section of the bed support, and
wherein the first articulation controller comprises one or more first processors, first memory, and a first communication bus with a plurality of first physical ports, wherein first cables connect the first physical ports to the first head articulation motor and the first leg articulation motor, wherein the second articulation controller comprises one or more second processors, second memory, and a second communication bus with a plurality of second physical ports, wherein second cables connect the second physical ports to the second head articulation motor and the second leg articulation motor.