Infant calming/sleep-aid, SIDS prevention device, and method of use
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1. A device comprising:
- a movable platform for supporting an infant, the platform configured to pivot on an axis normal to a major plane of the platform to impart an oscillating rotational motion to the platform;
a sensor that generates a signal corresponding to a motor status or a physiologic status of the infant when supported by the platform; and
a control system that receives and analyzes the generated signal of the status or the physiologic status of the infant and determines if the infant is distressed, wherein the control system generates at least one control output that controls the oscillating rotational motion of the platform if the control system determines that the infant is distressed.
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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.
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1. A device comprising:
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a movable platform for supporting an infant, the platform configured to pivot on an axis normal to a major plane of the platform to impart an oscillating rotational motion to the platform; a sensor that generates a signal corresponding to a motor status or a physiologic status of the infant when supported by the platform; and a control system that receives and analyzes the generated signal of the status or the physiologic status of the infant and determines if the infant is distressed, wherein the control system generates at least one control output that controls the oscillating rotational motion of the platform if the control system determines that the infant is distressed. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A device comprising:
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a control system operable to control operations of the device; a movable platform for supporting an infant, wherein the control system is operable to cause the platform to pivot on an axis normal to a major plane of the platform to impart an oscillating rotational motion to the platform; and a sensor operable to generate a signal corresponding to a physiologic status of the infant when supported by the platform, wherein the control system is configured to receive and analyze the generated signal and determine if the infant is distressed, and wherein, if the control system determines that the infant is distressed, the control system generates at least one control output that controls an operation of the device to respond to the distress. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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