Multi-event time and data tracking device

• US 9,092,014 B2
• Filed: 12/20/2013
• Issued: 07/28/2015
• Est. Priority Date: 12/20/2012
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Roxanne Hill
• Original Assignee: Roxanne Hill
• Inventors: Hill, Roxanne
• Primary Examiner(s): Johnson, Amy Cohen
• Assistant Examiner(s): POWELL, MATTHEW T
• Application Number:
  US14/138,000
• Publication Number:
  US 20140198623A1
• Time in Patent Office: 585 Days
• Field of Search: 368/10, 368/82, 368/96, 368107-109, 368/46, 368/244, 368/250, 368/83, 368/84, 368/251, 340/309.4, 340/573.1, 708/131
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/00 Measuring for diagnostic purposes radiation diagnosis A61B6/00; diagnosis by ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves A61B8/00; Identification of persons
• CPC Class Codes: G04B 47/00 Time-pieces combined with other articles which do not interfere with the running or the time-keeping of the time-piece clockwork cases for special purposes G04B37/12; clocks with magnifying glass built in the face G04B39/00; time-pieces in which parts or cases produce special effects, e.g. aesthetic effects, G04B45/00, particularly with inscriptions or pictures moved by hand G04B45/003, with specially shaped cases or parts G04B45/0069; combination of writing or drawing implements with devices for indicating time B43K29/087; combined with cameras, projectors, or photographic printing apparatus G03B29/00
• CPC Class Codes: G04F 1/005 using electronic timing, e.g. counting means pulse time delay arrangements H03K5/13; modifications of electronic switches for introducing a time delay before switching H03K17/28
• CPC Class Codes: G04G 11/00 Producing optical signals at preselected times
• CPC Class Codes: G04G 13/026 acting at a number of different times
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 40/67 for remote operation

Abstract

A battery operated multi-event data and time tracking device for monitoring baby care comprising a plurality of buttons on the face of the device, wherein buttons are brightly colored, illuminated and labeled with integers 1-12 as well as icons representing various baby care events. The buttons indicate the aggregate number of instances of a particular baby care event for a period of time, through the simultaneous illumination of integer buttons and a numeric display on an information screen. The information screen will additionally display various temporal and numerical data corresponding to particular baby care events. There is also a decimal point button, a clear button and scanning buttons as well as locking, alarm and lighting control switches. The device further comprises a microprocessor, a USB port, WiFi capability for data transfer to a permanent memory storage, wherein data will be organized in graphic format for the analysis of infant behaviors.

Claims

1. A battery operated multi-event data and time tracking device for monitoring baby care comprising:

a plurality of buttons on the face of the device, grouped together and labeled with integers 1-12, which instantly indicates the aggregate number of instances of a particular baby care event for a period of time, through the simultaneous illumination of the integer buttons and a numerical display on an information screen;

a plurality of labeled buttons on the face of the device, grouped together and brightly colored to represent their functions, wherein each button accesses a different event or mode of baby care, including wet and/or soiled diapers, sleeping, crying, medicine administration, vomiting, temperature, nursing and pumping from the left and/or right breast, bottle feeding, baby food feeding and a generic event, with all buttons and switches having corresponding representation in iconic form on the information screen and when pressed will become illuminated in combination with the corresponding illumination of a number button or buttons from 1-12 for an instant visual computation of aggregate data for a particular baby-related event;

a clear button, a decimal point button and scanning arrow buttons;

an alarm switch, a lock switch and a lighting control switch;

an information screen on the face of the device, displaying temporal and numerical data in various modes with respect to particular baby care events,

a microprocessor for providing temporary memory storage for the device and mode selection and data input for each of the buttons as well as allowing wireless transmission of data to permanent memory of another computing device; and

a USB port on a side of the device for data transfer from the microprocessor'"'"'s temporary memory storage to the other computing device'"'"'s permanent memory storage for the purpose of having the data organized in a graphic format to facilitate the functional analysis of infant behaviors and comparison of behavior trends based on the frequency, duration, temporal data and simultaneous occurrences of behaviors.

2. The device of claim 1, wherein it has dimensions of a hand-held device to facilitate portability.

3. The device of claim 1, wherein it has a durable metal and/or plastic clip on the back thereof so it can be adjusted to be propped up on a table or other flat surface.

4. The device of claim 1, wherein it has a durable metal and/or plastic clip on the back thereof so it can be adjusted to be worn on a belt or pair of pants.

5. The device of claim 1, wherein it has a durable metal and/or plastic clip on the back thereof so it can be adjusted to be fastened to a comfortable cord or loop allowing it be worn around the neck.