@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/1518, title = {On the Verification of Power Nap Associated with Stage 2 Sleep and Its Application}, author = {Jetsada Arnin and Yodchanan Wongsawat}, country = {}, institution = {}, abstract = {One of the most important causes of accidents is driver fatigue. To reduce the accidental rate, the driver needs a quick nap when feeling sleepy. Hence, searching for the minimum time period of nap is a very challenging problem. The purpose of this paper is twofold, i.e. to investigate the possible fastest time period for nap and its relationship with stage 2 sleep, and to develop an automatic stage 2 sleep detection and alarm device. The experiment for this investigation is designed with 21 subjects. It yields the result that waking up the subjects after getting into stage 2 sleep for 3-5 minutes can efficiently reduce the sleepiness. Furthermore, the automatic stage 2 sleep detection and alarm device yields the real-time detection accuracy of approximately 85% which is comparable with the commercial sleep lab system.}, journal = {International Journal of Biomedical and Biological Engineering}, volume = {5}, number = {11}, year = {2011}, pages = {550 - 554}, ee = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/1518}, url = {https://publications.waset.org/vol/59}, bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/}, issn = {eISSN: 1307-6892}, publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology}, index = {Open Science Index 59, 2011}, }