Method and system for generating an alert based on car seat use detection

An apparatus comprising:

• at least one processor;
• and
• at least one memory including computer program code for one or more programs,
• the at least one memory and the computer program code configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus to perform at least the following,
• detect physical presence of an object within a car seat via a sensor affixed to the car seat;
• determine that a proximity threshold between a mobile device and the car seat is exceeded based on the detected presence of the object, range information associated with the mobile device, or a combination thereof;
• generate a notification message, in response to the detected physical presence of the object, to indicate the presence of the object in the car seat based on the determination;
• and
• initiate transmission of the notification message to another mobile device based on the mobile device being outside of a predetermined proximity.

A method comprising:

• receiving an alert signal over a communication network from a notification module configured to generate the notification message in response to detection of a physical presence of an object within a car seat;
• determining a proximity threshold between a mobile device and the car seat is satisfied based on presence information associated with the object, range information associated with the mobile device, or a combination thereof device;
• generating a notification message based on the received alert signal, in response to the determination, for transmission of the notification message to the mobile device;
• and
• initiating transmission of the notification message to the mobile device within a predetermined proximity of the car seat;
• and
• initiating transmission of the notification message to another mobile device based on failure of the mobile device to respond to the notification message.