INFANT CALMING/SLEEP-AID, SIDS PREVENTION DEVICE, AND METHOD OF USE
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1. A method comprising:
- providing an infant calming/sleep-aid device comprising a platform for supporting an infant, a control system for receiving at least one input relating to the infant from a user and for generating at least one output that controls at least one of a motion of the platform and a sound directed to the infant, and a communication facility for linking the at least one input with the control system;
providing a plurality of selectable operational modes for the infant calming/sleep-aid device, each operational mode comprising at least one of a defined motion range of the platform and a sound range;
selecting an operational mode based at least in part on the user provided input; and
activating the operational mode based on the selection.
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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 method comprising:
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providing an infant calming/sleep-aid device comprising a platform for supporting an infant, a control system for receiving at least one input relating to the infant from a user and for generating at least one output that controls at least one of a motion of the platform and a sound directed to the infant, and a communication facility for linking the at least one input with the control system; providing a plurality of selectable operational modes for the infant calming/sleep-aid device, each operational mode comprising at least one of a defined motion range of the platform and a sound range; selecting an operational mode based at least in part on the user provided input; and activating the operational mode based on the selection. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method comprising:
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providing an infant calming/sleep-aid device comprising a platform for supporting an infant, a control system for receiving at least one input and for generating at least one output that controls at least one of a motion of the platform and a sound directed to the infant, and at least one of an audio sensor and a motion sensor, and wherein each sensor provides a respective data signal input to the control system; using the infant calming/sleep-aid device to continuously collect data from each sensor with respect to an infant within the infant calming/sleep aid device; providing a plurality of selectable operational modes for the infant calming/sleep-aid device, each operational mode comprising at least one of a motion range and a sound range; automatically selecting an operational mode based on a defined response to the continuously collected infant data; and activating the operational mode based on the selection. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method comprising:
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providing an infant calming/sleep-aid device comprising a platform for supporting an infant, a control system for receiving at least one input and generating at least one output in response to the at least one input which controls at least one of a motion of the platform and a sound directed to the infant, a communication facility for linking the at one input with the control system, and an application programming interface wherein the application programming interface allows integration of the infant calming/sleep-aid device with at least one external device and system; providing a plurality of selectable operational modes for the infant calming/sleep-aid device, the operational modes comprising a motion range and a sound range; enabling selection of an operational mode based on a defined response to the least one input wherein the at least one input comprises an input from the at least one external device and system; and activating the operational mode based on the selection.
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19. An infant calming/sleep-aid device comprising:
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a platform for supporting an infant; a control system for receiving at least one input from at least one external device or system and generating at least one output in response to the at least one input and which controls at least one of a motion of the platform and a sound directed to the infant; a communication facility for linking the at one input with the control system; a motor in communication with the output of the control system; and a user interface for providing at least one of control commands to the control system and information regarding the infant. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
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32. A sleep system comprising:
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an infant calming/sleep-aid device comprising a crib device with a movable platform for supporting an infant and a control system that controls at least one of a motion of the platform and a sound directed to the infant; and a sleep sack for the infant which is removably attachable to the crib device and comprises a crib attachment mechanism in data communication with the control system to detect when the sleep sack is not securely fastened to the crib device, and wherein motion of the platform is discontinued if the sleep sack is not securely fastened to the crib device. - View Dependent Claims (33)
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34. A method comprising:
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providing an infant calming/sleep-aid device comprising a platform for supporting an infant, a control system for receiving at least one input and generating at least one output that controls at least one of a motion of the platform and a sound directed to the infant, wherein the at least one input comprises at least one of an infant state detection, an infant body part movement, an infant body part acceleration, duration of certain activity detected by a sensor, an infant'"'"'s weight, an infant'"'"'s age, a number of detected waking or crying incidents, detected noise from the device, infant, or ambient environment, and wherein the at least one output comprises a command to change at least one of a frequency of motion of the platform, an amplitude of motion of the platform, and a sound output, and a communication facility for linking the at one input with the control system; providing a plurality of selectable operational modes for the infant calming/sleep-aid device, each operational mode comprising at least one output; enabling selection of an operational mode based on a defined response to the at least one input; and activating the operational mode based on the selection.
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35. A method comprising:
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providing an infant calming/sleep-aid device comprising a platform for supporting an infant, a control system for receiving at least one input and generating at least one output that controls at least one of a motion of the platform and a sound directed to the infant, and a communication facility for linking the at one input with the control system; providing a mobile device in data communication with the infant calming/sleep-aid device comprising a mobile application and a user interface; providing a plurality of selectable operational modes for the infant calming/sleep-aid device, each operational mode comprising a motion range and a sound range; allowing the mobile application to monitor the status of the infant calming/sleep-aid device; allowing the mobile application to select an operational mode based on a defined response to at least one input; and activating the operational mode based on the selection.
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36. A method comprising:
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providing an infant calming/sleep-aid device comprising a platform for supporting an infant, a control system for receiving at least one input and generating at least one output that controls at least one of a motion of the platform and a sound directed to the infant, wherein the at least one input comprises data from at least one physiological sensor, a communication facility for linking the at one input with the control system, and a device data monitoring system; providing a plurality of selectable operational modes for the infant calming/sleep-aid device, the operational modes each comprising at least one output derived from the at least one input; providing the monitored device data to a data storage facility; enabling selection of an operational mode based on data stored in the data storage facility; and activating the operational mode based on the selection.
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37. A method comprising:
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providing an infant calming/sleep-aid device comprising a platform for supporting an infant, a control system for receiving at least one input and generating at least one output in response to the at least one input which controls at least one of a motion of the platform and a sound directed to the infant, wherein the at least one input comprises data from at least one physiological sensor, a communication facility for linking the at one input with the control system; and
a rules engine to determine an activation method for an infant calming reflex;providing a plurality of selectable operational modes for the infant calming/sleep-aid device, the operational modes each comprising at least one output derived from the at least one input; enabling selection of an operational mode based on the rules engine; and activating the operational mode based on the selection.
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38. A method comprising:
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providing a sleep device comprising a platform for supporting an infant; monitoring the infant with a sensor that generates a signal indicative of at least one of a motor status or a physiologic status of the infant; receiving and analyzing, by a control system of the sleep device, the generated signal indicative of the motor status or the physiologic status of the infant; generating, by the control system of the sleep device, at least one output that controls at least one of a motion of the platform and a sound directed to the infant if a distressed status of the infant is detected based on the analyzed signal; and generating at least one of reciprocating motion of the platform and a sound directed to the infant in response to the at least one output. - View Dependent Claims (39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46)
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47. A method comprising:
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providing a sleep device comprising a platform for supporting an infant; monitoring the infant with a sensor that generates a signal indicative of at least one of a respiration status or a cardiovascular status of the infant; receiving and analyzing, by a control system of the sleep device, the generated signal indicative of the respiration or cardiovascular status of the infant; generating, by the control system of the sleep device, at least one output that controls at least one of a motion of the platform and a sound directed to the infant if a distressed status of the infant is detected based on the analyzed signal; and generating at least one of reciprocating motion of the platform and a sound directed to the infant in response to the at least one output.
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