Programmable baby mobiles and baby soothing devices
First Claim
1. A baby soothing device for mounting to a baby crib comprising:
- a central operating unit including an interface component adapted to electronically interface with a portable music player;
a speaker operatively coupled to said central operating unit;
a visual stimulation device operatively coupled to said central operating unit and presenting a visual stimulus above the baby crib; and
an attachment bracket coupled to said central operating unit and adapted to mount said central operating unit to the baby crib.
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Abstract
Baby soothing devices for soothing a baby to sleep and/or for entertaining a baby. The device is mountable to a crib and includes a central operating unit including an interface component adapted to electronically interface with a portable music player. A speaker is operatively coupled to the central operating unit. A visual stimulation device is operatively coupled to the central operating unit and presents a visual stimulus above the baby crib. An attachment bracket is coupled to the central operating unit and is adapted to mount the central operating unit to the baby crib. The visual stimulation device may be in the form of a mobile, a projector or a side panel display. The interface component may be in the form of a docking station, a USB port or other type of port. The central operating unit may be powered by AC current, by batteries or other power means.
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20 Claims
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1. A baby soothing device for mounting to a baby crib comprising:
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a central operating unit including an interface component adapted to electronically interface with a portable music player; a speaker operatively coupled to said central operating unit; a visual stimulation device operatively coupled to said central operating unit and presenting a visual stimulus above the baby crib; and an attachment bracket coupled to said central operating unit and adapted to mount said central operating unit to the baby crib. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9)
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8. The baby soothing device of claim 8 wherein said electrical cord is housed within a rigid cover.
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10. A baby soothing device comprising:
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a central operating unit including an interface component adapted to electronically interface with a portable music player; a speaker operatively coupled to said central operating unit; and a mobile operatively coupled to said central operating unit, said mobile including an elongated arm coupled at one end to and extending from said central operating unit, said mobile including a visual stimulus coupled to an opposite end of said elongated arm. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A baby soothing device for use in a room having a wall or a ceiling, the baby soothing device comprising:
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a central operating unit including an interface component adapted to electronically interface with an portable music player; a speaker operatively coupled to said central operating unit; and a projector operatively coupled to said central operating unit, said projector adapted to project an image on at least one of the wall or the ceiling of the room. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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