Snor Device and Application Manual

The SNOR device and application are designed to eliminate snoring by restoring the volume and tone of the oropharyngeal muscles (the soft palate and the tongue).

Snoring occurs when the muscles of the soft palate and tongue relax during deep sleep. During this time, the tongue shifts backward, narrowing the lumen of the larynx through which inhaled and exhaled air passes. As a result, the speed of the airflow increases. The soft palate, located in the path of the inhaled air, begins to vibrate, emitting the characteristic sound of snoring.

The primary factor provoking snoring is age-related muscle weakening (sarcopenia), which includes the gradual weakening of the tongue and soft palate muscles. Weaker muscles relax faster during sleep and are more susceptible to intense vibration in the inhaled airflow. Additionally, weak tongue muscles can block air access to the larynx, causing sleep apnea. Snoring and apnea symptoms occur much more frequently in people over the age of 40 when age-related muscle weakness begins to manifest.

The solution to snoring comes down to restoring the oral cavity muscles, whose weakness leads to snoring in the first place. Science knows only one way to restore muscles, their strength, volume, and tone: training.

Through years of practice and scientific research, the optimal conditions for effective training have been determined, meaning the conditions under which maximum results are achieved in minimal time and are maintained as long as possible after the training stops. Among other important factors, the main condition for effective muscle training is the force of contraction. The optimal approach is multiple muscle contractions with an effort of about 70% of the maximum. Observing this specific condition guarantees the fastest possible launch of the synthesis of contractile proteins (actin and myosin) in muscle cells, leading to restored muscle volume and strength. Practice also demonstrates that weak muscle tension during training is the most common mistake preventing success. That is why SNOR technology pays special attention to this. Special sensors installed in the SNOR device measure the strength of muscle tension during training. While performing exercises, the user can see on their phone screen exactly how strongly they are tensing their muscles, as well as the target they need to strive for. This technology, well-known in rehabilitation medicine, is called biofeedback. It is the most effective method of muscle restoration known to science.

Muscle training is divided into two stages. First, the soft palate muscles are trained, followed by the tongue muscles. This entire set of exercises is called a training session. A standard training course consists of 20 sessions.

5.1. Soft Palate Muscle Training: This is performed using a sucking effort where the target muscles are tensed with maximum force. A plastic tube is inserted into the device (Fig. 1A), and the other end is placed in the mouth (Fig. 1B). Your task is to perform a sucking action, 2 5 similar to drinking a cocktail through a straw. By performing this action repeatedly and with sufficient force, you train the soft palate muscles. The tension force is monitored by a built-in pressure sensor, which displays how strongly you are tensing the muscles.

5.2. Tongue Muscle Training: This is carried out using the "Mewing" exercise. To perform it, you press your tongue firmly upward against the hard palate. During this movement, the tongue muscles tense with maximum force. So the device can measure this tension, you must place the EMG sensor (Fig. 2A) in the sublingual area (under the tongue) (Fig. 2B). The EMG sensor wire must be connected to the device. The device, with the tube installed and the EMG sensor connected, is shown in Fig. 3.

Upon opening the box, you will see (Fig. 4):

1. SNOR electronic device
2. EMG sensor for tongue muscle training
3. Two "AAA" batteries
4. Accessory container 5. Quick user guide

Figure 2 shows all parts of the SNOR device removed from the box:

1. SNOR electronic device
2. EMG sensor for tongue muscle training
3. Two "AAA" batteries
4. Phone stand
5. Set of tubes (44 pcs.) for soft palate muscle training
6. Packaging bag

7.2. Download the SNOR app:
Download the SNOR application to your phone or tablet via the Apple App Store or Google Play (for Android). Install the app, and you are ready to begin training.

8.1. First Start of the SNOR App: Bluetooth must be enabled on your phone for the app to work. When you open the app for the first time, you will need to grant permission to connect the app to your phone's Bluetooth (Fig. 3). A "Device connected" message will appear, and the indicator on your device will start blinking, meaning the connection is established.

8.2. Preparation for the Soft Palate Muscle Training Session: The primary goal of the first session is to familiarize yourself with the training procedure.

• Press the START button: the home screen will open with informative text (Fig. 4).
• Press "START TRAINING".
• An informational window will open describing how to prepare (Fig. 5). Insert the tube into the device and perform the necessary actions. Main rule: The tube must be placed in your mouth so that your lips feel the mark (the blue rubber ring). The tube should be pressed against your palate by your tongue, and from this position, you must make a sucking effort.
• Use the red bar on the left side of the screen to verify your actions are correct.
• Press "START TRAINING".

The window that appears (Fig. 6) explains the testing procedure, which always precedes training. Press "START TEST" to open the test window (Fig. 7). Your task is to perform three sucking efforts with maximum force. Press the "START" button and follow the voice commands. Upon completion, a result window will appear. Save it by pressing "SAVE".

The next window describes the first exercise (Fig. 8). You must strictly follow the voice commands and make five strong sucking efforts to tense the soft palate muscles. Your goal is to make the blue graph rise above the red line with each effort (Fig. 9). After completing the exercise, there will be a 20-second rest period while a video plays on the screen. The exercise will then repeat. After several repetitions, the exercise result window will appear, showing your average muscle tension and your "Efficiency" score (accuracy). It is recommended that this score be above 60%. Save your result.

The following window describes the second exercise (Fig. 10). Your task is to change your muscle tension in steps. The tension graph must stay within the shape formed by the colored squares (Fig. 11). Press "START". The main goal is accuracy. After resting, repeat the exercise several times. When the "EXERCISE # 2 RESULTS" window appears, check your "Efficiency" score, which should be above 60%. Save your result.

The next stage is Exercise #3. The prompt window (Fig. 12) will explain the features of this exercise. You need to maintain medium-strength muscle tension for a longer period. Instead of a graph, a video will play on your screen. If you maintain the correct tension, the video will play smoothly. If your tension drops, the screen will turn black. To resume the video, slightly increase your muscle tension (sucking effort). After 30 seconds of tension, you will rest for 20 seconds before continuing. Ensure your "Efficiency" remains above 60%. After saving your final exercise result, a summary window will open showing your overall soft palate training performance (Fig. 14).

The initial window will instruct you on the necessary steps:

• Remove the tube from the SNOR device, as it is no longer needed.
• Tongue muscles are trained by firmly pressing the tongue up against the hard palate (the "Mewing" exercise).
• Connect the EMG sensor to the device.
• EMG Sensor Placement: Press the two metal contacts of the sensor against the skin in the sublingual area (under the chin), as shown in Figure 15. Keep your thumb continuously pressed against the contact on the bottom of the sensor body (Fig. 16-A).

Your sequence of actions during tongue muscle training is nearly identical to the soft palate training (one test followed by three exercises). The only difference is that you are pressing your tongue against your hard palate while holding the EMG sensor, rather than sucking on a tube. Important: You must continuously press the EMG sensor against the sublingual skin during the exercises, or the device will not work. The rules and interfaces for these exercises are identical to those in sections 9–12.

At the end of Exercise #3, the total results for your tongue muscle training will appear on the screen (Fig. 18). Press "END SESSION" to finish. To view your historical data across all sessions, press "RESULTS" in any app window (Fig. 19). You will see colored columns representing the changing properties of both your soft palate and tongue muscles.

Videos play during rest periods and during Exercise #3. Maintaining prolonged muscle tension requires willpower and high motivation. Watching engaging videos reduces discomfort and boosts motivation.
The SNOR app lets you customize this content.

• Press "VIDEO" to open the "SELECT VIDEO" window (Fig. 20-A). By default, only one stock video is listed.
• Press "SEARCH" (Fig. 20-1) to open the search window (Fig. 20-B).
• Type a keyword to search YouTube (e.g., a singer or movie title) (Fig. 20-2).
• Tap the videos you want to add (Fig. 20-3), and press "CLOSE".
• In the "VIDEO SELECTION" window (Fig. 20-C), tap the video you want to watch (Fig. 20-5), hit "SAVE", and press "EXIT". Your selected videos will now play during rests and Exercise #3.

15.2. Early Completion of an Exercise or Session To end early, use the "STOP" button. After confirming, the app will return to the start screen, where you can press "EXIT". Progress made up to that point is saved. During Exercise #3, press the "GRAPH" button first to access the menu with the "STOP" button.

15.3. Extending the Rest Period If you need more rest between reps, press the "+" button in the upper left corner of the video screen. Each press adds 10 seconds to your rest time.

16.1. Effort Dictates Results: The SNOR device and app are a simulator to maximize efficiency, but tensing the muscles is entirely up to you. We recommend 1 to 2 sessions per day (no more). Do not take breaks longer than 1 day between sessions.

16.2. Tube Hygiene: The included soft palate tubes are consumables. Each tube should be used for exactly one session and then thrown away. Do not reuse them, as residual saliva creates a breeding ground for bacteria.

16.3. Resting Protocols: During rest periods, remove the tube from your mouth and swallow. This helps deeply relax the muscles, restores breathing, and clears accumulated saliva.

16.4. Timing: Tense and relax your muscles precisely according to the voice commands without delay. Lagging behind will reduce the training's effectiveness and distort your performance evaluations.