Infant calming/sleep-aid, SIDS prevention device, and method of use
AssigneeHB Innovations, Inc.
InventorsHarvey Neil Karp, Matthew R. Berlin, Jesse V. Gray, Bill Walter Washabaugh, Deb Kumar Roy
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Abstract
An infant calming/sleep-aid/SIDS detection device is provided that includes a main moving platform that moves in a variable manner with accompanying variable sound generation, the sound and motion adapted to calm a fussy baby, induce sleep, and maintain sleep under normal conditions. The device may also have a sensor for detection of pauses in breathing and/or detection of resultant biological changes related to breathing pauses and respond with appropriate stimuli to arouse the baby and allow breathing to recommence.
Claims18
A method comprising:
- providing a sleep device comprising a platform for supporting an infant, a motor operable to impart motion to the platform, a control system operable to control the motion of the platform, and an attachment mechanism for removably attaching a sleep sack to the sleep device to securely position the infant held within the sleep sack on the platform;
- detecting with a first sensor if the sleep sack is securely attached to the sleep device via the attachment mechanism, wherein the control system discontinues or does not initiate the motion of the platform when the first sensor does not detect the sleep sack to be securely attached with the attachment mechanism;
- monitoring the infant with a second sensor that generates a status signal indicative of at least one of a motor status of the infant or a physiologic status of the infant;
- receiving, by the control system, the status signal;
- determining, by the control system, based on the status signal, if the infant is in a distressed state;
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- generating, by the control system, at least one control output that controls at least one of the motion of the platform or a sound directed to the infant from a speaker if the infant is determined to be in the distressed state.
A method comprising:
- providing a sleep device comprising a platform for supporting an infant, a motor operable to impart motion to the platform, a control system operable to control the motion of the platform, and an attachment mechanism for removably attaching a sleep sack to the sleep device to securely position the infant within the sleep sack on the platform;
- detecting with a first sensor if the sleep sack is securely attached to the sleep device via the attachment mechanism, wherein the control system discontinues or does not initiate the motion of the platform when the first sensor does not detect the sleep sack to be securely attached with the attachment mechanism;
- monitoring the infant with a second sensor that generates a status signal indicative of at least one of a respiration status or a cardiovascular status of the infant;
- receiving, by the control system, the status signal;
- determining, by the control system, based on the status signal, if the infant is in a distressed state;
- and generating, by the control system, at least one control output that controls at least one of the motion of the platform or a sound directed to the infant from a speaker if the infant is determined to be in the distressed state.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.