TWI540542B - Infant monitoring device for kicking quilt - Google Patents

Description

Baby kicking monitor

The present invention relates to a baby kick monitor, in particular to a baby's diaper and using an energy transceiving sensor to detect whether the baby is kicked or not, and the controller activates the alert unit to alert the caregiver.

Since the baby is in a state of sleep most of the time, and to avoid getting cold, the quilt is often covered to keep warm, but when the baby is covered with a quilt and feels slightly uncomfortable or too hot, the quilt is kicked off, and most of the movements are It is an intuitive or unconscious reflex action. Therefore, when the ambient temperature changes, it is easy to get cold and catch a cold and fever, even in June. In addition, the baby wears the diaper for a long time, making the body more sultry, more prone to kicking, making the housewife or caregiver tired, not only costing precious time and manpower, but also increasing mental invisible pressure, especially often Busy with the family and neglecting the baby's kick is being acted upon, so baby kicking has always been the most troublesome issue.

In order to solve the above problems, the manufacturer sews a so-called devil-adhesive bonding member on the quilt, which is convenient for fixing on the baby's body, and ensures that the baby does not leave the quilt and maintain the heat even when the baby is tumbling or kicking. However, according to medical reports, the most suitable ambient temperature for the human body is about 26 degrees, so when the baby feels that the temperature is too high and he wants to kick the quilt but can't kick the quilt, he will cry, or grow lice, eczema or other. Skin diseases make this very strong quilt cause other problems to occur, which is counterproductive.

Another manufacturer uses the electronic detection method to develop a kick-in automatic teller machine, which includes a box-shaped transmitter and receiver, wherein the transmitter is fixed on the abdomen by a strap around the waist of the baby, and the receiver is a caregiver. The transmitter has a temperature sensing device that can detect the temperature function and an LED for warning, so when the baby is kicked, the temperature around the baby can be detected to change, thereby triggering the LED to emit light, and at the same time Start receiving wirelessly The horn inside the device makes a sound, so as to achieve the function of actively informing the baby to kick the quilt.

However, the binding method of the binding band makes it easy for the baby to feel squeezed and uncomfortable, affecting the quality of sleep, and the transmitter is rather cumbersome. When the baby turns over and presses the transmitter, it will cry, causing Extra trouble.

Therefore, there is a great need for a novel baby kick monitor that can be used to prevent infant discomfort by gripping the baby diaper, thereby detecting whether the baby is kicked at any time, and when the baby is kicked, the controller is used to activate the alert unit to generate a specific The light or sound, or the remote receiving device is notified by radio signal to remind the baby's caregiver to help the baby quilt to prevent cold and get sick, so as to solve the above problems of the prior art.

The main object of the present invention is to provide a baby kick monitor that can be worn on a baby's clothes, pants or diaper to detect the baby's kick state, that is, to determine whether the covered baby quilt is kicked out and issued. Warning messages to remind caregivers to cover the quilts and prevent cold.

The baby kick monitor of the present invention mainly comprises an energy transceiving sensor, a cover layer, a body, a clip, a circuit board, a controller, a warning unit and a battery, wherein the battery provides power to supply the energy transceiving sensor, the controller and The warning unit has a smooth surface and houses an energy transceiving sensor, a circuit board, a controller, a warning unit, and a battery, and the energy transceiving sensor, the controller, the warning unit, and the battery are carried on the circuit board and covered The layer is disposed on the front surface of the body and covers the energy transceiving sensing surface and is closely coupled with the body to provide watertight protection.

The clip is placed on the back of the body to hook or pinch the baby's clothes, pants or diapers to ensure that the baby does not loosen when turning over and twisting.

The energy transceiving sensor emits a sensing signal, penetrates the cover layer and projects to a quilt covering the baby, and receives a reflection signal of the quilt to sense the state of the quilt, and then generates and The kick is sent by the status signal. The controller is electrically connected to the energy transceiver sensor and the warning unit, and can receive the kick state signal of the energy transceiver sensor, and according to the kick state signal, the kick is judged, thereby determining whether the baby is kicked, and determining When the baby is kicked, it generates a warning signal and transmits it to the warning unit, such as a light-emitting diode (LED) lamp or speaker, which can be executed. Preset alert actions, such as specific lights or sounds.

The invention further includes a switching element disposed on the body and electrically coupled to the controller or battery to stop operation of the controller or to stop powering the battery.

The invention may further comprise a temperature sensor and/or a humidity sensor electrically connected to the controller, respectively capable of sensing temperature and humidity to generate a temperature sensing signal and a humidity sensing signal, and after being received by the controller, determining Whether a warning signal is generated indicating whether the temperature or humidity is outside the preset range. Therefore, the temperature sensor can detect and report the baby's body temperature or ambient temperature to assist in judging the kick state, and the humidity sensor can detect and report the humidity state of the baby's clothing or diaper to determine whether the baby is wet or not. Situation or monitor environmental humidity.

The present invention may further include a wireless transceiver unit electrically connected to the controller, configured to receive the kick state signal of the energy transceiver sensor, and wirelessly transmit the kick state signal to the remote receiver unit through the body. Such as a mobile phone or a portable receiver. Therefore, the mother or caregiver of the infant can use the remote receiving unit to immediately know all the sensing information, and immediately take appropriate measures when the warning state occurs, so as to avoid the baby's reaction too far from the baby. The baby continues to feel unwell or crying.

Therefore, the infant caregiver can use the present invention to keep track of whether the baby is kicked, especially when busy with other family matters or when the baby is too far away to hear the crying reaction of the baby, thereby improving the quality of the baby, so the present invention It is suitable for general housewives, nurses or nurses in hospitals and nursery centers.

1‧‧‧Baby kicking monitor

2‧‧‧Baby kicking monitor

3‧‧‧Auxiliary monitor

10‧‧‧Energy Transceiver Sensor

12‧‧‧ Coverage

20‧‧‧ body

22‧‧‧Clamping

30‧‧‧ boards

40‧‧‧ Controller

50‧‧‧Warning unit

60‧‧‧Battery

70‧‧‧Switching elements

80‧‧‧temperature sensor

82‧‧‧Humidity sensor

90‧‧‧Wireless transceiver unit

MP‧‧‧Remote receiving unit

AS‧‧‧ Acceleration Sensor

B‧‧‧Baby

D‧‧‧diapers

L‧‧‧Extended wire

The first figure is a schematic view of a baby kick monitor according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The second figure is a perspective view of the baby kick monitor of the present invention.

The third figure is a schematic diagram of an application example of the baby kick monitor of the present invention.

The fourth figure is a schematic view of a baby kick monitor according to another embodiment of the present invention.

The fifth figure is a schematic diagram of another application example of the baby kick monitor of the present invention.

The embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to the drawings and the component symbols. Explain that the person skilled in the art can implement it after studying this manual.

Please refer to the first figure, the second figure and the third figure, wherein the first figure shows a schematic diagram of the baby kick monitor 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, and the second figure is a perspective view of the baby kick monitor 1 of the present invention, and The third figure shows an application example of the baby kick monitor 1 of the present invention. As shown in the first, second and third figures, the baby kick monitor 1 of the present invention includes an energy transceiving sensor 10, a cover layer 12, a body 20, a clip 22, a circuit board 30, and a controller 40. The warning unit 50 and the battery 60 can be worn on the clothes, pants or diapers D of the baby B or the child to monitor the state of the baby B or the child's kick, that is, to monitor the quilt for covering the baby B or the child. Whether (not shown) is kicked off without covering infant B or young child, wherein battery 60 can provide power to energy transceiving sensor 10, controller 40, and alert unit 50.

Specifically, the energy transceiving sensor 10 is housed in the body 20, and the body 20 may be made of plastic, rubber, ceramic or metal, and has a smooth surface, preferably a flat circular or elliptical shape. The cover layer 12 is located on the front side of the body 20 and covers the surface of the energy transceiving sensing 10 and is coupled to the body 20 to provide watertight protection.

The energy transceiving sensor 10 has a function of sensing a kick state, and can emit a sensing signal (not shown), and then penetrates the cover layer 12 to project to a quilt covering the baby B or the child, and receives the quilt. A reflection signal (not shown) of the sensing signal is used to sense the state of the kick of the quilt, and to generate and transmit the kick state signal according to the state of the kick.

For example, the energy transceiving sensor 10 can include an infrared transceiver sensor, a light transceiving sensor, an ultrasonic transceiving sensor, or a radio wave signal transceiving sensor for generating and emitting infrared, ultrasonic or wireless signals. The radio signal is used as the required sensing signal.

In addition, the clip portion 22 is disposed on the back surface of the body 20 and has a hook-like structure for hooking or clamping the clothes, pants or diapers D of the baby B or the child, so that when the baby B or the child is turning over and twisting , to ensure that the baby kick is not released by the monitor 1.

The circuit board 30 is housed in the body 20 and can carry the energy transceiver sensor 10, the controller 40, the warning unit 50, and the battery 60.

The controller 40 is electrically connected to the energy transceiving sensor 10 and the warning unit 50, and can receive the kick status signal of the energy transceiving sensor 10, and according to the kick status signal, the kick is judged to determine the baby B or the child. Whether to kick the quilt and judge the baby B or the child to kick When the time is received, a warning signal is generated and transmitted to the warning unit 50 to perform a preset warning operation. For example, the warning unit 50 may include at least one of a speaker and a light emitting diode (LED) lamp for generating an alarm sound and an alarm. light. In practical applications, the speaker may utilize an audible sound to indicate that the baby kicker of the present invention is being turned on or off, or to indicate a kick. In addition, the LED light can be flashed by a light source or a light of a different color to indicate a power on/off state, insufficient power, or a warning light when kicking.

As shown in the first figure, the baby kick monitor 1 of the present invention may further include a switching element 70 disposed on the body 20 and electrically connected to the controller 40 or the battery 60 for stopping the operation of the controller 40 or The power supply to the battery 60 is stopped.

The baby kick monitor 1 of the present invention may further include at least one of a temperature sensor 80 and a humidity sensor 82 electrically connected to the controller 40 to sense temperature and humidity respectively to generate a temperature sensing signal. And the humidity sensing signal is received by the controller 40, and the temperature sensing signal and the humidity sensing signal are used to determine whether the warning signal is generated or displayed, thereby indicating whether the temperature or the humidity is outside the preset range. For example, the temperature sensor 80 can detect and report the body temperature or ambient temperature of the baby B to assist in determining the state of the kick, and the humidity sensor 82 can detect and report the humidity state of the clothing or diaper around the baby B. In order to determine whether the baby B has a wet condition or monitor the environmental humidity.

In addition, the present invention may further include a wireless transceiver unit 90 that is electrically connected to the controller 40 and that can receive the kick state signal of the energy transceiver sensor 10 and wirelessly transmit the kick state signal through the body 20 to the controller. The remote receiving unit MP, such as a mobile phone or a portable receiver, wherein the remote receiving unit MP has a function of displaying a kick status signal, and may include sound and/or video. Therefore, the mother of the baby B can use the remote receiving unit MP (mobile phone) to immediately know all the sensing information, and immediately take appropriate treatment when the warning state is taken, so as to avoid the baby B cannot be heard too far from the baby B. The reaction makes the baby B continue to feel uncomfortable or crying.

Further referring to the fourth and fifth figures, wherein the fourth figure shows a schematic view of the baby kick monitor 2 according to another embodiment of the present invention, and the fifth figure is a schematic view of another application example of the baby kick monitor 2. It is to be noted that the baby kick monitor 2 includes all the components of the baby kick monitor 1 in addition to the first and second figures, and includes an acceleration sensor AS, an extension wire L, and an auxiliary monitor 3, Wherein the auxiliary monitor 3 comprises at least one with and receiving energy The sensor 10 has another energy transceiving sensor of the same function, and in order to clearly show the characteristics of the baby kick monitor 2 of the present embodiment, the fourth and fifth figures show only some of the components.

As shown in the fourth figure, the acceleration sensor AS is disposed in the body 20, and the extension wire L is electrically connected to the controller 40 to the acceleration sensor AS and the auxiliary monitor 3. Therefore, the controller 40 can receive the acceleration sensing. The acceleration sensing signal generated by the AS and the monitoring signal generated by the auxiliary monitor 3. Specifically, as shown in the fifth figure, the auxiliary monitor 3 is disposed on the other side of the baby B or the child's clothes, pants or diaper, such as the back side, so that the controller 40 senses the signal according to the acceleration and the monitoring signal. It is judged whether the quilt covers the other side of the baby B. For example, the baby kick monitor 1 can be disposed on the abdomen of the infant B, and the auxiliary monitor 3 is disposed on the back of the infant B and connected by the extension wire L. Therefore, it is possible to extend the sensor to each face of the body of the baby B, supplemented by the information of the acceleration sensor AS, to determine the posture of the baby B in the present, and then to judge the situation of the kick.

For example, the extended auxiliary monitor 3 can be hung on the diaper D on the back of the baby B, and the acceleration sensor AS determines whether the baby is dozing, and the auxiliary monitor 3 determines whether the quilt on the back is Covered.

In summary, the main feature of the present invention is that the baby kick can be monitored and clamped on the baby's diaper or clothes without the need of a strap fastening, so that the overall weight is relatively light and does not cause discomfort to the baby, especially further utilization. An energy transceiving sensor that emits infrared, light, ultrasonic or radio signals to sense whether the quilt that should be placed on the baby is kicked off, and activates the warning unit to generate a message containing sound or light to make the baby's mother Or the caregiver can immediately detect and take necessary treatment, such as covering the quilt. In addition, the built-in temperature sensor and humidity sensor can be used to detect temperature and humidity, and activate the warning unit to send a warning message when the temperature or humidity exceeds the preset range. Therefore, when the temperature is too high, the baby may feel sultry, so that the quilt can be replaced too tightly, or when the diaper is too wet and the humidity is too high, the new diaper can be replaced. Does not affect the baby's sleep.

Another feature of the present invention is to further include an acceleration sensor that can detect the motion of the baby and can be electrically connected to the auxiliary monitor including another energy transceiving sensor by extending the wire, especially the auxiliary monitor. It is placed on the other side of the baby, such as the back, so it can detect whether the baby is kicked when turning over, which further improves the detection and protection of the baby.

Another feature of the present invention is that the wireless transceiver unit is configured to transmit an alert message to the remote receiving unit to notify the remote caregiver, so that all the sensing information can be immediately known and immediately after the warning state occurs. Take appropriate treatment to avoid the baby's discomfort or crying because the baby is too far away from hearing the baby's reaction, which can improve the quality of caring for the baby, so it is suitable for general housewives, nurses or nurses in hospitals and nurseries. use.

Since the technology of the present invention is not found in published publications, periodicals, magazines, media, exhibition venues, and thus is novel, and can be implemented by breaking through the current technical bottlenecks, it is indeed progressive. In addition, the present invention can solve the problems of the conventional technology, improve the overall use efficiency, and can achieve the value of industrial utilization.

The above is only a preferred embodiment for explaining the present invention, and is not intended to limit the present invention in any way, and any modifications or alterations to the present invention made in the spirit of the same invention. All should still be included in the scope of the intention of the present invention.

1‧‧‧Baby kicking monitor

10‧‧‧Energy Transceiver Sensor

12‧‧‧ Coverage

20‧‧‧ body

30‧‧‧ boards

40‧‧‧ Controller

50‧‧‧Warning unit

60‧‧‧Battery

70‧‧‧Switching elements

80‧‧‧temperature sensor

82‧‧‧Humidity sensor

90‧‧‧Wireless transceiver unit

MP‧‧‧Remote receiving unit

Claims (6)

A baby kick monitor is worn on a baby or a child's clothes, pants or diaper for monitoring the state of a kick of the baby or the child, including: a body; a clip portion is disposed on The back of the body has a hook-like structure for hooking or clamping the side of the baby or the child's clothes, pants or diaper; an energy transceiving sensor is placed in the body. Transmitting a sensing signal to a quilt covered by the baby or the child, and receiving a reflection signal of the quilt to the sensing signal to sense the state of the kick, and generating and transmitting a kick a cover layer is disposed on the front surface of the body to cover the energy transceiving sensing surface, and is coupled to the body to provide watertight protection, and is capable of penetrating the sensing signal of the energy transceiving sensor a circuit board disposed in the body for carrying the energy transceiving sensor; a controller located on the circuit board and electrically connected to the energy transceiving sensor for receiving the kick Being signaled by the state and based on the kick The signal is judged to determine whether the infant or the child is kicked, and then generates and transmits a warning signal when determining that the baby or the child is kicked; a warning unit is electrically connected to the controller, and Receiving the warning signal to perform a preset alert operation; a battery providing power to supply the energy transceiving sensor, the controller and the alert unit; and an acceleration sensor, an extension wire, and an auxiliary monitor The auxiliary monitor includes at least one other energy transceiving sensor, the acceleration sensor is disposed in the body, and the auxiliary supervisor The detector is disposed on the other side of the baby or the child's clothes, pants or diaper, and the extension wire is used to electrically connect the controller to the acceleration sensor and the auxiliary monitor to enable the control The device receives and determines whether the quilt covers the other side of the baby according to an acceleration sensing signal generated by the acceleration sensor and a monitoring signal generated by the auxiliary monitor. A baby kick monitor according to claim 1 of the patent application, further comprising a switching element located on the body and electrically connected to the controller or the battery for stopping operation of the controller or stopping the battery powered by. According to the baby kick monitor of claim 1, wherein the energy transceiving sensor comprises an infrared transceiver sensor, an ultrasonic transceiving sensor, a light transceiving sensor or a radio wave signal receiving and receiving sensor Detector. The infant kicks the monitor according to the first aspect of the patent application, wherein the warning unit comprises at least one of a speaker and an LED lamp. According to the baby kick monitor of claim 1, further comprising a wireless transceiver unit electrically connected to the controller for receiving the kick status signal and wirelessly penetrating the kick by the status signal The body is transmitted to a remote receiving unit, and the remote receiving unit has the function of displaying the kick status signal, including sound and/or image. The infant kick monitor according to claim 1 further includes at least one of a temperature sensor and a humidity sensor electrically connected to the controller for sensing temperature and humidity, respectively. And generating a temperature sensing signal and a humidity sensing signal, and the controller determines whether the warning signal is generated or displayed according to the temperature sensing signal and the humidity sensing signal.