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WO2004069319A1
WO2004069319A1 PCT/GB2004/000438 GB2004000438W WO2004069319A1 WO 2004069319 A1 WO2004069319 A1 WO 2004069319A1 GB 2004000438 W GB2004000438 W GB 2004000438W WO 2004069319 A1 WO2004069319 A1 WO 2004069319A1
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Patrick Byrne
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B21/00—Alarms responsive to a single specified undesired or abnormal condition and not otherwise provided for
    • G08B21/02—Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
    • G08B21/0202—Child monitoring systems using a transmitter-receiver system carried by the parent and the child
    • G08B21/0205—Specific application combined with child monitoring using a transmitter-receiver system
    • G08B21/0208—Combination with audio or video communication, e.g. combination with "baby phone" function
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M21/00—Other devices or methods to cause a change in the state of consciousness; Devices for producing or ending sleep by mechanical, optical, or acoustical means, e.g. for hypnosis
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M21/00—Other devices or methods to cause a change in the state of consciousness; Devices for producing or ending sleep by mechanical, optical, or acoustical means, e.g. for hypnosis
    • A61M2021/0005—Other devices or methods to cause a change in the state of consciousness; Devices for producing or ending sleep by mechanical, optical, or acoustical means, e.g. for hypnosis by the use of a particular sense, or stimulus
    • A61M2021/0027—Other devices or methods to cause a change in the state of consciousness; Devices for producing or ending sleep by mechanical, optical, or acoustical means, e.g. for hypnosis by the use of a particular sense, or stimulus by the hearing sense

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  • the present invention relates to a baby soothing device, and in particular to a device for soothing a baby if the baby becomes restless or cries.
  • Baby monitoring systems which comprise a combination of a transmitter and a receiver.
  • the transmitter In use the transmitter is placed beside the baby, and the receiver is kept close to the carer at a remote location.
  • the transmitter may incorporate a message storage facility, such that a soothing message may be recorded and played back following remote activation by the carer of a play switch normally in response to the baby crying.
  • the soothing message can be activated by the carer, for example when the carer is busy cooking or taking a shower.
  • a device for soothing a baby comprising a sound detection means, a sound output means and sound output actuation means which causes the sound output means to emit a soothing sound in response to the detection of a sound by the sound detection means where the sound exceeds a predetermined threshold sound limit.
  • the sound detection means and the sound output means are mounted in a common housing.
  • the sound output actuation means is provided with a plurality of pre-set threshold sound limits.
  • the sound output actuation means is further provided with means for selecting at least one of the threshold sound limits.
  • the threshold sound limit comprises at least one sound parameter.
  • the sound parameter comprises a volume level.
  • the sound parameter comprises a frequency range.
  • the threshold sound limit may comprise a combination of a plurality of sound parameters.
  • the sound output means is provided with a plurality of selectable soothing sounds and a means for selecting the soothing sound to be emitted.
  • the plurality of selectable soothing sounds comprise music, singing, white noise and a human voice.
  • a human voice typically a father or mother's voice.
  • the sound output means comprises a recording medium for recording the soothing sound and playing means for playing the soothing sound, wherein the sound output actuation means activates the playing means to emit the soothing sound from the sound output means if the sound detection means detects sound exceeding the predetermined threshold sound limit.
  • At least one pre-recorded soothing sound may be provided with the device.
  • At least one soothing sound may be custom- recorded by the owner of the device.
  • selection means is provided for selecting one of the soothing sounds.
  • the recording medium comprises a cassette tape, CD, MD DVD, or a digital recording and playback means.
  • the device is provided with coupling means to connect the digital recording and playback means to a source of digitised soothing sound files.
  • the coupling means is provided by a wire connection.
  • the coupling means is provided by a wireless connection.
  • the wireless connector may be capabel of supporting broadband connection.
  • the coupling means is attachable to a personal computer onto which at least one digitised soothing sound file has been downloaded.
  • the digitised soothing sound file has been downloaded from a central server.
  • loop means is provided for repeating the soothing sound.
  • the device functions is further provided with a transmitter unit and a receiver unit.
  • the receiver unit is automatically activated when sound output means is activated.
  • the device is further provided with a light source to transmit light outside the device.
  • a lens may be provided in front of the light source.
  • the lens may be interchangeable and may be designed.
  • the playing means is adapted to selectively play tracks on a pre-recorded data carrying medium, such as a cassette or a compact disc.
  • a pre-recorded data carrying medium such as a cassette or a compact disc.
  • the sound output means is provided with a timer for pre-setting the duration for playing the soothing sound.
  • the sound output means is provided with volume reducing means for automatically reducing the volume of the soothing sound over a predetermined part of the overall duration of the soothing sound.
  • the volume reducing means decreases the volume in a gradual or stepwise manner.
  • Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a baby soothing device according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 2 shows a schematic front view of the baby soothing device according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 3 shows a schematic plan view of the baby soothing device according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 4 shows a schematic right side view of the baby soothing device according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 5 shows a schematic left side view of the baby soothing device according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 6 shows a schematic back view of the baby soothing device according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 7 shows a schematic bottom view of the baby soothing device according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 8 is a diagram showing a plurality of threshold sound limits and sound activated settings which are pre-set for the baby soothing device according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 9 is a diagram showing another method for defining a plurality of threshold sound limits and sound activated settings of a baby soothing device according to the present invention.
  • Figure 10 is a matrix diagram showing sound activated statuses of the baby soothing device according to the present invention, relating to the sound activated settings shown in Figure 9;
  • Figure 11 is matrix diagram showing sound activated statuses of the baby soothing device according to the present invention, relating to the sound activated settings shown in Figure 9;
  • Figure 12 shows a right side partial sectional view of a baby soothing device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 13 shows a schematic front view of a baby soothing device according to further embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 14 shows a schematic diagram of a device according to the present invention connected to a personal computer which is connected to a central server; and
  • Figure 15 shows a schematic diagram of a device according to the present invention connected directly to a central server.
  • FIG. 1 of the drawings illustrates a baby soothing device, generally indicated by the reference number 1, comprising a housing 2.
  • the housing 2 is configured like a cube with the corners and edges being rounded for functional and aesthetic reasons.
  • the housing 2 may be made of a moulded plastic material.
  • the housing 2 has a front face 3, a top face 4, a right side face 5, a left side face 6, a back face 7 and a bottom face 8.
  • a light 9 and an ON/OFF switch 10 for the light are provided on the front face 3 of the device.
  • the device 1 can also function as a light, especially a night light.
  • a light source (not shown) of the light 9 is positioned in the housing 2.
  • the switch 10 is a push button switch.
  • the light 9 has a circular form with a diameter similar to the width of the front face 3 to ensure as large an illumination area as possible.
  • a main power switch 11 for the device 1 is shown and comprises a push switch.
  • the device 1 is activated when the power switch 11 is pushed into the housing 2.
  • the microphone 12 is protected by means of a grating.
  • the sound selection switch 13 is used to select one of the pre-recorded or pre-programmed sounds such as music, singing, or other noises associated with soothing of babies, such as car noises, vacuum cleaner noises, or mother's tummy noises. Such a pre-recorded sound would be recorded and placed onto the device 1 by a manufacturer supplier of the device.
  • These and other soothing sounds may also be custom- recorded, the custom-recorded sound potentially being recorded by the owner of the device 1, typically by a parent of the baby and may include the father's or mother's voices or sounds similar to those previously described.
  • the sound selection switch 13 is a rotatable dial which can be used to select a number of different positions, each corresponding to a separate soothing sound.
  • the record switch 14 is used for the custom-recording of soothing sounds. Several sounds, voices or messages by a parent can be recorded onto the recording medium via the microphone 12, or alternatively using an auxiliary audio input jack (not shown), while the record switch 14 is maintained in a depressed position. The different messages recorded, are assigned to a region of the recording medium which corresponds to one of five selection positions of the sound selection switch 13, indicated as "1" to "5".
  • the timer adjuster 15 comprises a rotatable dial connected to a timer (not shown) contained within the housing 2 and sets the length of playing time, the length of the playing time being shown on the adjacent scale in minutes. The timer may be mechanical or electrical.
  • reducing means is included which incrementally reduces the volume of the soothing sounds produced over the last few minutes of playing time, thereby helping to soothe the baby to sleep.
  • a a sound output means having a speaker 16 is provided in the right side face 5 of the device to emit the soothing sound.
  • the speaker 16 has a circular form with approximately the same diameter as the width of the right side face 5 to ensure as large a sound emitting area as possible.
  • a suggested dimension is approximately 13 cm in diameter.
  • the level of volume is controlled by a dial type volume control 17 which is located vertically along a right side edge of the right side face 5. Part of the volume control 17 protrudes from the housing 2.
  • a sound activated setting switch 18 is provided in the upper portion of the left side face 6.
  • This switch 18 is transversely slidable and is used to select a threshold sound limit required to automatically activate the device. If the microphone 12 picks up sounds from the baby exceeding the pre-set threshold sound limit, then the device is automatically activated by sound output actuation means and proceeds to play the sound selected by the selection switch 13.
  • the sound output actuation means can be a switch capable of turning the sound on at a predetermined threshold.
  • the sound parameter for activation of the device may consist of a volume level.
  • five threshold sound limits THl, TH2, TH3 TH4 and TH5 and thereby five sound activated settings are pre-set and can be selected.
  • the settings are named, from the lower level to the higher level, "gurgle”, “mumble”, “grumble”, “bubble”, and "scream”.
  • a slot 19 is provided in the lower portion of the left side face 6, for allowing a recording medium such as a cassette tape, CD, MD or DVD to be removably inserted.
  • a recording medium such as a cassette tape, CD, MD or DVD
  • a lid for covering the entrance of the slot 19, an ejection button or switch for removing the recording medium from the slot 19, and a play unit for playing the recording medium.
  • the recording medium may incorporate a digital voice record/playback IC chip.
  • the IC chip allows the soothing sound to be recorded via the microphone 12 in response to activation of the record switch 14, and to be subsequently played when required.
  • the device 1 is powered by rechargeable a DC battery, such as Ni-Cd or Ni-H battery, or by an AC power source via an AC/DC adapter (not shown) .
  • Figure 6 shows a removable lid 20 of the battery case, and a jack 21 for the connection of the lead of the AC/DC adapter.
  • a battery charger is provided within the device 1 for charging the rechargeable battery using the AC power source.
  • the device 1 also incorporates a central processing unit to control of the various electrical components of the device 1.
  • the central processing unit may be linked to each of the previously described electrical components.
  • the carer adjusts the sound select switch 13 to select the appropriate soothing sound, and the timer adjuster 15 to set for playing time.
  • the sound activated setting switch 18 is set to the appropriate setting.
  • the carer sets the main switch 11 to the ON position and the device 1 is placed beside a cot or crib in which a baby lies.
  • the device 1 is then sound activated when the baby becomes restless or cries and speaker 16 automatically emits the selected soothing sound.
  • the activation process involves the step of the microphone 12 detecting the baby's voice exceeding the predetermined threshold sound limit set by the sound activated setting switch 18.
  • the central processing circuit then activates the playback unit to play the selected sound from the recording medium.
  • An electrical signal is transferred from the recording medium to the speaker 16 such that an audio signal corresponding to the selected soothing sound is then emitted by the speaker 16.
  • the emitted sound then helps to calm or soothe the baby back to sleep.
  • the soothing sound is emitted until the playing time set by the timer adjuster 15 is completed. In the last few minutes of the sounding time, the loudness of the soothing sound automatically reduces in a gradual or stepwise manner, thereby encouraging the baby to return to sleep.
  • the device 1 may also include loop means for repeating the soothing sound at the end of the recording.
  • the recording means may be a digital component such as CD, MD, DVD or the IC chips.
  • the device may also incorporate an analogue cassette tape player.
  • the device may further include a plurality of switches for manual operation of the recording medium, such as a play switch, a stop switch, a pause switch, and forward and rewind switches.
  • the device may include an auxiliary audio input jack to allow an external audio signal to be input and recorded to the recording medium.
  • the device may also be used as a baby monitor, wherein the device functions as a transmitter and is supplied with a separate receiver unit.
  • a notice signal is automatically transmitted from the device to the receiver.
  • the notice signal turns the receiver on and then activates a speaker, lamp, or visual indicator and/or vibrator incorporated into the receiver, thus notifying the carer of the baby's condition.
  • the transmitter and receiver are typically FM type, and include antennas .
  • the notice signal may be an audio signal supplied by the microphone 12, such as the baby's voice, which notifies the carer that the baby requires attention.
  • Figures 9 and 10 show another embodiment of the device using an alternative method for defining the sound activated setting of the device 1.
  • two threshold sound limits THl and TH2 and thereby two sound activated settings ION and 20N are pre- set and selective.
  • Non-activated status of the device is expressed by OFF.
  • Two sound parameters, or a first parameter and a second parameter are pre-set.
  • the 1 st parameter consists of a volume level of the sound detected by the microphone, whereas the 2 nd parameter consists of frequency of the same.
  • Two thresholds 1/1 and 1/2 are predetermined to the 1 st parameter, whereas Two thresholds 2/1 and 2/2 are predetermined to the 2 nd parameter.
  • Two hatched regions in the Figure 9 show the real levels of both parameters caused by the real sound detected by the microphone.
  • Each region includes three different levels, in which levels 101, 102 and 103 correspond to the 1 st parameter, whereas levels 201, 202 and 203 correspond to the 2 nd parameter.
  • the levels 101 and 201 are less than the lower thresholds 1/1 and 2/1 respectively.
  • the levels 102 and 202 are above the thresholds 1/1 and 2/1, but less than the higher thresholds 1/2 and 2/2, respectively.
  • the levels 103 and 203 are above the higher thresholds 1/2 and 2/2 respectively.
  • Figure 10 shows sound-activated statuses of the device and logic is utilised in this embodiment.
  • the device is not activated (OFF) unless both real levels of the 1 st and 2 nd parameters exceed the thresholds 1/1 and 2/1 simultaneously.
  • the device is activated in a first setting (ION) if both real levels of the 1 st and 2 nd parameters exceed the thresholds 1/1 and 2/1 simultaneously, but do not exceed the thresholds 1/2 and 2/2 simultaneously.
  • the device is activated in a second setting (20N) if both real levels of the 1 st and 2 nd parameters exceed the thresholds 1/2 and 2/2 simultaneously.
  • the first threshold sound limit THl consists of a first combination of the thresholds 1/1 and 2/1.
  • the second threshold sound limit TH2 consists of a second combination of the thresholds 1/2 and 2/2. Either of the threshold sound limits THl or TH2 can be selected by a switch such as the sound activated setting switch 18. Extending number to fifth, this embodiment is applicable to the former embodiment shown in Figure 1 to 8.
  • OR logic may be utilised instead of AND logic. Sound- activated statuses in this case are shown in Figure 11. As is understood by a person skilled in the art, a AND circuit or an OR circuit is provided in the device to implement such a method. In further alternative embodiment, a plurality of sound activated settings and a plurality of different soothing sounds are pre-set, wherein each soothing sound corresponds to a different setting. This allows the soothing sound to be automatically changed to the suitable sound for baby's attitude, whenever the detected sound exceeds a particular threshold sound limit. In this case, the sound activated setting switch above- described may be omitted, or used only for determining the lowest threshold sound limit.
  • the number and/or the sort of sound parameter, the threshold sound limit, the sound activated setting and the combination of parameter thresholds may be altered.
  • a lens may be provided in front of the light.
  • a convex lens 24 is positioned just in front of the light 9.
  • the lens 24 is rotatably mounted to the front face 3 and may be adapted to move or rotate so as to provide a varying projected image. If the lens 24 is moved forward then the light beam from the lens is shrunk. This allows the use of the device as a spotlight or projector.
  • the lens may project an image that relates to the content of the emitted matched with the kind of sounds or music such as wave sound, bird song or piano instrumental. This will provide stage effects within the room.
  • the adjustment of the lens may be carried out automatically.
  • various lenses may be used for this purpose, for example, a concave lens, a transparent lens and a chromatic lens.
  • the bottom face 8 may be rounded or spherical such that the device 1 rocks and preferably rights itself when knocked over.
  • the centre of the gravity of the device is preferably around the bottom.
  • Figure 14 shows a further embodiment of the present invention with additional functionality.
  • the device 100 is provided with coupling means 101 that allow its connection to a personal computer (PC) which is connected to a central server 104 that contains a number of soothing sound digital files.
  • the PC 102 can download one or more soothing sound files using a standard internet connection. These files can then be sent to the device 100 where they can be stored and selected for play by the user.
  • the coupling means may be a USB connector or may provide a wireless connection for example, by use of the Bluetooth communication system.
  • Figure 15 shows a further embodiment of the present invention in which the device 200 is directly connectable to a central server 204 by means of a wireless connection.
  • the coupling means 201 may be provided by cellular phone technology or other suitable means, which allows connection to the central server.
  • the device may also be provided with an interface to allow the user to select the digital soothing sound files from a small screen (not shown) provided on the device.
  • the advantage of the present invention is that it provides a device, which automatically soothes a baby back to sleep without the intervention of a parent.
  • a further advantage of the present invention is that it provides a device, which has an adjustable sound activation threshold, which can be pre-set by the user (carer) .

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L'invention concerne un dispositif servant à rassurer un bébé. Ce dispositif comprend un moyen de détection sensible aux sons ou un microphone (12), un moyen de production de sons ou un haut-parleur (16) et un moyen d'activation permettant de commander le moyen de production de sons (16) pour qu'il émette un son rassurant lorsque le moyen de détection sensible aux sons (12) détecte un son et que ce son dépasse une valeur limite prédéterminée. Le dispositif permet de rassurer automatiquement un bébé lorsqu'il commence à s'agiter ou à pleurer et de l'aider à se rendormir.
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