Software Overview
Our PiezoSleep data collection software scores sleep and wake automatically while the system is running; processing real-time pressure signals from animals during sleep or waking activity. A highly sensitive, calibrated piezoelectric sensor (or new Adapt-A-Base sensor pad) is located under the rodent cage. PiezoSleep collects the analog data, digitizes the data and roughly computes sleep and wake; viewable in real time.
Single Channel (Active Mouse)
Piezo signal (top left), Sleep decision statistic (top right), Signal power spectrum (bottom left), Breath Rate frequency (bottom right)
Signal Panel
(4 active channels) Mice are active in channels 1 and 2 and asleep in channels 3 and 4.
Sleep Summary Tab
View the cumulative percent of sleep from the beginning of the recording.
Decision Statistics
Displays a histogram of cumulative sleep scores from the beginning of the recording. Below the 0 threshold indicates wake scores. Each is scored over a two-second interval.
Setup Information Panel
View of Running PiezoSleep System
Single Channel view of sleeping mouse
- Piezo signal (top left)
- Sleep decision statistic (top right)
- Signal power spectrum; 2.5 Hz peak indicates breathing signal (bottom left)
- Breath Rate frequency (bottom right)
*Hover over the tabs in the image to see other views of the Running PiezoSleep program. The “Single Channel” tab will reveal an alternate main view.
Software Manual: PiezoSleep_Manual_Download
Software Manual: PiezoSleep_Manual_Download