Amazon could also add a radar to the functions of its smart speaker that records the user's sleep rhythm.
This was stated by the Bloomberg site, according to which the company has just obtained the green light for the new device from the Federal Communications Commission.
In the authorization request, dated June 22, there is a description of the device, which captures movements in three dimensions and can therefore understand if the person in its range is sleeping.
The same system allows you to control its functions through gestures.
"The use of the radar sensor to analyze sleep - the company writes - could improve sleep hygiene management, producing significant health benefits for many Americans. The sensor will allow consumers to recognize potential sleep-related problems." . This feature looks very similar to the one Google launched for their Nest device. Even in this case, in fact, the sleep rhythm is monitored by radar. (HANDLE).