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Baby monitor having a temporary mute function and method of use

US7629883B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 12, 2006
Grant dateDec 8, 2009
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Expiry dateOct 31, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG16H40/67
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system and method for monitoring a baby is disclosed incorporating a parent unit in communication with a baby unit. The parent unit includes a function operable to temporarily mute the substantial reproduction of baby sounds at the parent unit. The parent unit may additionally include a plurality of outputs including a digital display of the time remaining before the temporary mute function is disabled, a visual indication that the substantial reproduction of sound is muted, a visual display indicative of the volume of the baby sounds, and music played when the substantial reproduction of sound is muted. Embodiments of the present invention also include a safety features operable to disable the temporary mute function in possible emergency situations.

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