Portable environment monitoring and early warning system for babies

US9666052B1 · kind B1 · utility

Inventor

• Elliot John Smith · Dresden, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 12, 2015
• Grant date: May 30, 2017
• Expiry date: Jan 12, 2035

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B2562/04
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

The present disclosure describes an apparatus and method for monitoring the environment of a baby, i.e. the outside environment and the direct environment in direct contact with the baby. Environment elements which can be monitored include the temperature, humidity, sunlight intensity and whether or not the environment is damp. Using the temperature and humidity data, the heat index can also be calculated. The child's direct environment is a weighted value which considers the environment elements relating directly to the child and the direct ambient surroundings of the child. This weighted value, for instance, takes into account the skin temperature of the child as well as the ambient temperature, humidity, dampness of the direct surroundings of the child.