# SleepMind™ TMR Technology User Questionnaire
## For Taiwan Students, Language Learners, and Elderly Users

### Introduction
Thank you for participating in this questionnaire to help us develop SleepMind™, a smart pillow designed to enhance memory consolidation during sleep using sound-based Targeted Memory Reactivation (TMR) and pink noise technology. Your responses will help us tailor the product to better meet the needs of Taiwan students, language learners, and elderly users.

This questionnaire should take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. All responses are anonymous and will be used solely for product development purposes.

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## Section A: Demographics

A1. Age Group:
- [ ] Under 18
- [ ] 18-24
- [ ] 25-34
- [ ] 35-44
- [ ] 45-54
- [ ] 55-64
- [ ] 65+

A2. Gender:
- [ ] Male
- [ ] Female
- [ ] Non-binary/Other
- [ ] Prefer not to say

A3. Occupation/Status (Select all that apply):
- [ ] High school student
- [ ] College/University student
- [ ] Graduate student
- [ ] Language learner (formal classes)
- [ ] Self-study language learner
- [ ] Working professional
- [ ] Retired
- [ ] Homemaker/Caregiver
- [ ] Other: _______________

A4. Primary language(s) spoken at home:
- [ ] Mandarin Taiwanese
- [ ] Mandarin (Mainland)
- [ ] Taiwanese (Hokkien)
- [ ] Hakka
- [ ] English
- [ ] Other: _______________

A5. Residence (County/City in Taiwan):
_________________________

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## Section B: Sleep Habits and Challenges

B1. How would you rate your overall sleep quality?
- [ ] Excellent
- [ ] Good
- [ ] Fair
- [ ] Poor
- [ ] Very Poor

B2. On average, how many hours do you sleep per night?
- [ ] Less than 5 hours
- [ ] 5-6 hours
- [ ] 6-7 hours
- [ ] 7-8 hours
- [ ] More than 8 hours

B3. How often do you experience the following? (Select one per row)

| | Never | Rarely | Sometimes | Often | Always |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Difficulty falling asleep | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Waking up during the night | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Waking up too early | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Feeling unrefreshed in the morning | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Feeling sleepy during the day | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |

B4. What factors most disrupt your sleep? (Select up to 3)
- [ ] Stress/anxiety
- [ ] Thinking about work/studies
- [ ] Noise (environmental)
- [ ] Noise (partner/snoring)
- [ ] Temperature too hot/cold
- [ ] Need to use bathroom
- [ ] Physical discomfort/pain
- [ ] Electronic devices (phone, TV)
- [ ] Other: _______________

B5. Have you ever used any sleep aids or tracking devices?
- [ ] Yes, please specify: _________________________
- [ ] No

If yes, what was your experience?
__________________________________________________
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## Section C: Learning and Memory Challenges

C1. How would you describe your ability to remember what you learn?
- [ ] Excellent - I retain information easily
- [ ] Good - I remember most things with review
- [ ] Fair - I forget a lot without frequent review
- [ ] Poor - I struggle to retain information
- [ ] Very Poor - I forget things quickly despite effort

C2. What types of information do you find most challenging to remember? (Select up to 3)
- [ ] Vocabulary/foreign language words
- [ ] Grammar rules and sentence structures
- [ ] Historical dates and facts
- [ ] Scientific terminology and concepts
- [ ] Mathematical formulas and procedures
- [ ] Names and faces of people
- [ ] Lists (shopping, tasks, etc.)
- [ ] Procedures/steps (recipes, instructions)
- [ ] Other: _______________

C3. How much time do you typically spend studying or learning new information each day?
- [ ] Less than 30 minutes
- [ ] 30-60 minutes
- [ ] 1-2 hours
- [ ] 2-3 hours
- [ ] More than 3 hours

C4. What study/learning methods do you currently use? (Select all that apply)
- [ ] Reading textbooks/notes
- [ ] Listening to lectures/audio
- [ ] Flashcards (physical or digital)
- [ ] Practice tests/quizzes
- [ ] Group study/discussion
- [ ] Teaching others/explaining concepts
- [ ] Mnemonic devices
- [ ] Spaced repetition software
- [ ] Other: _______________

C5. How often do you review material to prevent forgetting?
- [ ] Immediately after learning
- [ ] Same day
- [ ] Next day
- [ ] Several times per week
- [ ] Only before exams/tests
- [ ] Rarely/never
- [ ] Other: _______________

C6. Have you ever tried any techniques specifically to improve memory during sleep?
- [ ] Yes, please describe: _________________________
- [ ] No

If yes, what was your experience?
__________________________________________________
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## Section D: Technology Adoption and Preferences

D1. How comfortable are you with using technology that monitors your sleep?
- [ ] Very comfortable
- [ ] Somewhat comfortable
- [ ] Neutral
- [ ] Somewhat uncomfortable
- [ ] Very uncomfortable

D2. What concerns would you have about using a sleep-tracking or memory-enhancement device? (Select up to 3)
- [ ] Privacy/data security
- [ ] Comfort while sleeping
- [ ] Effectiveness/doubts it will work
- [ ] Safety/health concerns
- [ ] Complexity/difficulty to use
- [ ] Cost/price
- [ ] Dependence on technology
- [ ] Stigma/what others might think
- [ ] Other: _______________
- [ ] No concerns

D3. How important are the following features in a sleep-enhancement product? (Rate 1-5, where 1=Not important, 5=Very important)

| Feature | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scientifically proven effectiveness | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Ease of use (simple setup) | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Comfort during sleep | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Long battery life | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Privacy/local data storage | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| No subscription fees | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Customizable for different learning types | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Tracks sleep quality metrics | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Provides next-day memory feedback | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Works with my existing pillow | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |

D4. What would motivate you to try SleepMind™? (Select up to 3)
- [ ] Better grades/exam scores
- [ ] Faster language learning
- [ ] Improved memory for work
- [ ] Better sleep quality
- [ ] Scientific evidence it works
- [ ] Recommendation from doctor/teacher
- [ ] Free trial period
- [ ] Money-back guarantee
- [ ] Seeing others' success stories
- [ ] Other: _______________

D5. How much would you be willing to pay for a device like SleepMind™?
- [ ] Less than NT$3,000
- [ ] NT$3,000-5,000
- [ ] NT$5,000-7,000
- [ ] NT$7,000-9,000
- [ ] NT$9,000-11,000
- [ ] More than NT$11,000
- [ ] Would not purchase

D6. Would you prefer:
- [ ] One-time purchase with free basic app
- [ ] Lower hardware price with monthly app subscription (NT$199/month)
- [ ] Hardware + 3 months free app, then subscription
- [ ] Not sure/depends on price

D7. How likely would you be to recommend SleepMind™ to friends or family if it worked as described?
- [ ] Very likely
- [ ] Somewhat likely
- [ ] Neutral
- [ ] Somewhat unlikely
- [ ] Very unlikely

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## Section E: Specific Use Cases

### For Students Only (Skip if not applicable)
E1. What are your biggest academic challenges related to memory?
- [ ] Forgetting lecture material
- [ ] Difficulty memorizing facts for exams
- [ ] Struggling with language vocabulary
- [ ] Forgetting problem-solving steps
- [ ] Other: _______________

E2. Which subjects do you find most challenging to remember?
- [ ] Languages (English, Mandarin, etc.)
- [ ] History/Social Studies
- [ ] Mathematics
- [ ] Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
- [ ] Medical/Legal terminology
- [ ] Other: _______________

E3. When do you typically study for exams?
- [ ] Night before (cramming)
- [ ] Several days before
- [ ] Weeks before (consistent review)
- [ ] Only during study leave
- [ ] Other: _______________

E4. How would SleepMind™ fit into your study routine?
- [ ] Use only during exam periods
- [ ] Use consistently throughout semester
- [ ] Use for difficult subjects only
- [ ] Use for language classes only
- [ ] Not sure
- [ ] Other: _______________

### For Language Learners Only (Skip if not applicable)
E5. What language(s) are you currently learning?
- [ ] English
- [ ] Mandarin (if not native)
- [ ] Taiwanese (Hokkien)
- [ ] Hakka
- [ ] Japanese
- [ ] Korean
- [ ] Vietnamese
- [ ] Thai
- [ ] European language (specify): __________
- [ ] Other: _______________

E6. What aspects of language learning are most difficult to remember?
- [ ] Vocabulary words
- [ ] Tones and pronunciation (for tonal languages)
- [ ] Grammar rules
- [ ] Character writing/recognition
- [ ] Listening comprehension
- [ ] Speaking fluency
- [ ] Other: _______________

E7. How much time do you spend on language learning each week?
- [ ] Less than 1 hour
- [ ] 1-3 hours
- [ ] 3-5 hours
- [ ] 5-10 hours
- [ ] More than 10 hours

E8. Would you use SleepMind™ specifically for language learning?
- [ ] Definitely yes
- [ ] Probably yes
- [ ] Might or might not
- [ ] Probably not
- [ ] Definitely not

### For Elderly Users Only (Skip if not applicable)
E9. What memory-related concerns do you have?
- [ ] Forgetting names of people
- [ ] Forgetting appointments/events
- [ ] Forgetting to take medications
- [ ] Difficulty learning new things
- [ ] Forgetting where I placed objects
- [ ] Forgetting recent conversations
- [ ] Other: _______________

E10. Have you noticed changes in your memory over the past few years?
- [ ] Significant decline
- [ ] Mild decline
- [ ] No noticeable change
- [ ] Improved (due to training/exercise)
- [ ] Not sure

E11. What activities do you engage in to maintain cognitive health?
- [ ] Reading books/newspapers
- [ ] Crossword puzzles/Sudoku
- [ ] Learning new skills/hobbies
- [ ] Social activities/groups
- [ ] Physical exercise
- [ ] Brain training apps
- [ ] Language learning
- [ ] Other: _______________
- [ ] None

E12. Would you use SleepMind™ to help maintain memory and cognitive function?
- [ ] Definitely yes
- [ ] Probably yes
- [ ] Might or might not
- [ ] Probably not
- [ ] Definitely not

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## Section F: Open-ended Feedback

F1. What excites you most about the concept of SleepMind™?
__________________________________________________
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F2. What concerns or questions do you have about SleepMind™?
__________________________________________________
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F3. Is there anything else you'd like us to know about your sleep, learning, or memory needs?
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________

F4. Would you be interested in participating in user testing or pilot studies for SleepMind™?
- [ ] Yes, please provide contact information (optional): _________________
- [ ] No
- [ ] Maybe, contact me for more details

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### Thank you for completing this questionnaire!
Your insights are invaluable in helping us create a product that truly enhances learning and memory through better sleep.

**SleepMind™ - Putting your learning to work while you sleep.**

For questions about this questionnaire or SleepMind™, please contact: research@sleepmind.com.tw