DE202021100112U1 - Baby alarm - Google Patents

Abstract

Baby alarm, which comprises a transmitting unit (20) and a receiving unit (30) which is designed to receive and generate a sound sent by the transmitting unit (20), the transmitting unit (20) and the receiving unit (30) each being suitable Charge connections (25g, 35g) so that the transmitter unit (20) acts as a charger for the receiver unit (30) when the two charging connections (25g, 35g) are connected to one another, the charging connection (25g) of the transmitter unit (20) an upper surface (23) of the transmitter unit (20) is provided, and wherein the upper surface (23) is inclined, whereby a recess (24) is formed, the recess more preferably a receptacle (24) for receiving at least parts of the Receiving unit (30) forms during the charging of the latter, the recess (24) preferably being arranged to hold the receiving unit (30) during the charging thereof.

Description

Technical area

The present invention relates to a baby alarm. In particular, the present invention relates to a baby alarm with a transmitting unit and a portable receiving unit.

background

Baby alarms are becoming increasingly popular. In general, the baby alarm comprises a transmitting unit, which is intended to be positioned in the vicinity of the baby to be monitored, and a receiving unit, which is positioned at a remote location. A microphone in the transmitter unit is used to pick up sounds made by the baby and transmit them to the receiver unit, so that a person who is responsible for caring for the baby and who is wearing the receiver unit or who is in its vicinity is alerted by the fact that the Receiving unit that makes a sound or gives some other indication of the sound.

While the transmitter unit can operate while it is connected to the mains, the receiver unit is normally battery operated. Since the number of battery-powered household appliances is constantly increasing, there is a risk that charging will be forgotten, especially with devices that are not used and / or charged on a daily basis, such as e.g. B. Baby alarms. Such devices are also easily lost due to the length of time between uses. There is therefore a need for a baby alarm that alleviates the above-mentioned disadvantages.

Summary

It is therefore an object of the invention to at least partially overcome one or more of the above-mentioned limitations of the prior art. In particular, it is an aim to provide a baby alarm and a transmitting unit and a receiving unit for such a baby alarm.

One idea of the present invention is to request the user to always charge the receiving unit in the vicinity of the transmitting unit, so that the receiving unit can easily be found if necessary. Another idea of the present invention is to reduce the number of chargers required.

In a first aspect, a baby alarm is provided. The baby alarm includes a transmitting unit and a receiving unit, which is designed to receive and generate a sound transmitted by the transmitting unit. The transmitting unit and the receiving unit each include matching charging connections, so that when the two charging connections are connected to one another, the transmitting unit acts as a charger for the receiving unit.

The charging connection of the transmitter unit can be provided on an upper side of the transmitter unit. The receiving unit can thus be placed on top of the transmitting unit, making it clearly visible and easy to locate. As an alternative to this or in combination with this, the charging connection of the transmission unit can be arranged in a recess in the transmission unit. In this way, protection against mechanical damage to the charging connection can be achieved. In addition, the recess can help to keep the receiving unit in a desired position during the charging process.

The upper surface can be inclined and thereby form a recess. The recess can form a receptacle for receiving at least parts of the receiving unit while the same is being charged. The recess forms a receptacle for the receiving unit, which ensures that the receiving unit remains in its loading position.

The charging connection of the transmitter unit can be provided on a lower section of the recess. This further ensures that the receiving unit is arranged in its desired loading position relative to the transmitting unit.

The receiving unit can have an arrangement for determining the proximity to the transmitting unit, the receiving unit being set up to interrupt the generation of noise when it is in a certain proximity to the transmitting unit. This avoids acoustic feedback when the transmitting unit and the receiving unit are close to one another, e.g. B. in the same room, and also in the event that the receiving unit for charging is on the transmitting unit.

The receiving unit can be set up in such a way that it automatically switches to a stand-by mode when it is placed on the transmitting unit for charging. Such a stand-by mode can include that no noise is generated and / or that the battery consumption is minimal. This is a simple and efficient way of reducing battery consumption and / or acoustic feedback.

The receiving unit can be set up in such a way that it automatically resumes the generation of noise when it is removed from the transmitting unit. This reduces the risk that a user forgets to activate the receiver unit after charging. A such resumption of noise generation takes place after a waiting period, e.g. B. a waiting time of 1-20 seconds. Such a waiting time has the advantage that the risk is reduced that a baby will be woken up by the acoustic feedback when a user removes the receiving unit from the transmitting unit.

According to one embodiment, the transmitting unit is applied to the receiving unit with a low voltage, for. B. a maximum of 5 volts. This reduces the risk of a baby coming into contact with the charging ports and receiving an unpleasant electric shock.

According to a second aspect, a transmission unit for a baby alarm is provided. The transmitting unit comprises a charging connection that is designed to be connected to a corresponding charging connection of an associated receiving unit, the charging connection of the transmitting unit being designed so that, when the charging connections are connected, the transmitting unit acts as a charger for the receiving unit.

According to a third aspect, a baby alarm receiving unit is provided. The receiving unit comprises a charging connection which is designed to be connected to a corresponding charging connection of an associated transmitting unit. The charging connection of the receiving unit is configured in such a way that, when the charging connections are connected, the transmitting unit acts as a charging unit for the receiving unit.

In one embodiment, the receiving unit also comprises an input connection for an associated external charger.

Figure list

• 1 ist eine isometrische Ansicht von Teilen eines Babyalarms gemäß einer Ausführungsform;
• 2 ist eine isometrische Ansicht des in 1 gezeigten Babyalarms, wobei die Empfangseinheit in oder nahe einer Ladeposition positioniert ist;
• 3 zeigt verschiedene Ansichten einer Sendeeinheit gemäß einer Ausführungsform; und
• 4 zeigt verschiedene Ansichten einer Empfangseinheit gemäß einer Ausführungsform.

The present invention is described in more detail below with the aid of examples and with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings:

• 1 Figure 3 is an isometric view of portions of a baby alarm in accordance with one embodiment;
• 2 is an isometric view of the in 1 baby alarms shown, wherein the receiving unit is positioned in or near a charging position;
• 3rd shows different views of a transmission unit according to an embodiment; and
• 4th shows different views of a receiving unit according to an embodiment.

Detailed description of the embodiments

With reference to the 1 and 2 becomes an embodiment of a baby alarm 10 shown. The baby alarm 10 includes a baby unit 20th and a parent unit 30th ; the baby unit 20th is a sender unit, while the parent unit 30th is a receiving unit.

It should be recognized, however, that the terms “sending” and “receiving” only indicate normal use of the units, such normal use of the units means that the sending unit 20th Noises made by a baby, such as B. screams or laughter, and such noises wirelessly to the receiving unit 30th transmits that receives these noises and, e.g. Can indicate that the baby is making noises, for example through sounds or visually.

According to one embodiment, the baby alarm 10 however, be designed to work in a two-way communication mode with both the baby unit 20th as well as the parent unit 30th are designed to function as both a sending and receiving unit, so that one parent is the parent unit 30th can use to go over the baby unit 20th send soothing voice messages to the baby.

As in 1 shown is the transmitter unit 20th by means of a power cord 21 to a power supply, e.g. B. a 24-volt power supply connected. The receiving unit 30th is battery operated. It is also on the receiving unit 30th an accessory in the form of a detachable hanger 40 appropriate. The hanger 40 is particularly suitable for being carried with a user using the receiving unit 30th For example, it can hang on its belt loops or some other solid structure. For this purpose, the receiving unit is located on the back 30th a connecting means, for example an annular structure 31 (please refer 4th ). The hanger 40 , which is typically made of soft plastic or rubber, can be applied to the ring-shaped structure 31 snapped so that a circular section 41 of the hanger 40 radially outside the annular structure 31 is arranged.

As in 2 shown is the receiving unit 30th on the top of the transmitter unit 20th arranged. As will be explained below, this relative position enables the receiving unit 30th through the transmitter unit 20th is chargeable.

Furthermore, in 2 the power connection of the transmitter unit 20th removed, indicating that i) the transmitter unit 20th can be battery-operated for at least a short period of time and ii) the transmitter unit 20th the receiving unit 30th also then can charge when disconnected from the external power supply. It should be noted that the receiving unit 30th can also be loaded when the hanger 40 is appropriate.

In 3rd are now details of the baby unit, ie the transmitter unit 20th , discussed.

The transmitter unit 20th has a sloping top 23 who have favourited a recess 24 forms (see 1 ) that the receiving unit 30th can accommodate. The dimensions of the recess 24 are chosen so that the receiving unit 30th can at least partially fit into it.

The transmitter unit 20th is with an on / off switch 25a provided on the outer circumference of the transmitter unit 20th is arranged. The on / off switch 25a is preferably a wheel that also serves as a microphone sensitivity control. The microphone sensitivity control can be infinitely variable or in different stages, e.g. B. between 1 and 6, be subdivided.

The transmitter unit 20th also includes an input port 25b for an associated charger. The transmitter unit 20th further comprises a search button 25c ; by pressing the key 25c becomes a control signal to the receiving unit 30th generated, which emits a notification sound when the control signal is received. There is also a battery indicator 25d is provided, which is preferably designed to indicate: i) that it is on and fully charged, ii) that it is being charged, and iii) that the battery is weak. The display of these different states can e.g. B. be done by changing color and / or flashing.

There is also a transmission indicator 25e provided, which visually indicates when broadcast and a sound is perceived. Also are a speaker 25f , a charging port 25g and a microphone (not shown) are provided, as well as all necessary electronic devices that will not be described further here.

In 4th are now details of the parent unit, ie the receiving unit 30th , discussed. The receiving unit 30th has a substantially planar lower surface and a curved perimeter that is dimensioned to fit into the recess 24 (please refer 1 ) of the transmitter unit 20th fits. The receiving unit preferably has 30th the shape of a circular puck that not only easily fits into the recess 24 fits, but also fits well in a trouser pocket, jacket pocket or small handbag when in use. Due to the flat lower surface of the receiving unit 30th and the sloping top 23 the transmitter unit 20th becomes the receiving unit 30th urged into a position in which they are on the peripheral walls of the transmitter unit 20th is applied. A charging port is in this position 35g the receiving unit 30th in contact with the charging port 25g the transmitter unit 20th to start charging the receiving unit 30th to enable.

The receiving unit 30th is with an on / off switch 35a provided on the outer circumference of the receiving unit 30th is arranged. The on / off switch 35a is preferably a wheel that also doubles as a volume control. As with the microphone sensitivity control of the transmitter unit 20th the volume control can be infinitely variable or in different levels, e.g. B. between 1 and 6, be subdivided.

The receiving unit 30th also includes an input port 35b for an associated external charger, which is preferably designed as a USB-C connection. There is also a battery indicator 35d is provided, which is preferably designed to indicate i) that the device is switched on and fully charged, ii) that it is being charged, and iii) that the battery is weak. The display of these different states can e.g. B. be done by changing color and / or flashing.

There is also a reception indicator 35e provided that indicates the reception and recording of a sound. Also are a speaker 35f , a microphone (not shown) and a push-to-talk button 35h intended. When pressed, the receiving unit works 30th as a transmitter and transmits the sound to the baby unit (i.e. the transmitter unit 20th ). Like the transmitter unit 20th also includes the receiving unit 30th all necessary electronic devices that are not further described here.

As explained above, the receiving unit 30th via an external charger, to which it is connected via a power cable, or by docking with the transmitter unit 20th to be charged.

The receiving unit is optional 30th designed to recognize that they are in the vicinity (e.g. within 2 meters) of the transmitter unit 20th is located, and upon such detection it is also designed to automatically switch off its loudspeaker in order to avoid acoustic feedback. Alternatively or in combination with the above-described detection of proximity to the transmitter unit 20th can the receiving unit 30th be set up so that it automatically switches off its loudspeaker when it is charged on the transmitter unit 20th to reduce power consumption and avoid acoustic feedback. When the receiving unit 30th from the transmitter unit 20th is removed (eg after charging), the sound transmission is delayed for a predetermined time, eg 2 seconds after such a removal, also to avoid acoustic feedback. It should be mentioned that the inventive concept is in no way restricted to the embodiments described here and that various modifications are possible without departing from the scope of the appended claims. In the claims, the term “comprises” does not exclude the presence of other elements or steps.

In addition, although individual features can be contained in different claims, these can possibly be combined advantageously, and inclusion in different claims does not mean that a combination of features is not possible and / or advantageous. In addition, singular references do not exclude a plurality. The terms “a”, “a”, “first”, “second” etc. do not exclude a plurality. Reference signs in the claims serve only as an illustrative example and are not to be construed as restricting the scope of the claims in any way.

Claims (9)

Baby alarm, which comprises a transmitting unit (20) and a receiving unit (30) which is designed to receive and generate a sound sent by the transmitting unit (20), the transmitting unit (20) and the receiving unit (30) each being suitable Charge connections (25g, 35g) so that the transmitter unit (20) acts as a charger for the receiver unit (30) when the two charging connections (25g, 35g) are connected to one another, the charging connection (25g) of the transmitter unit (20) an upper surface (23) of the transmitter unit (20) is provided, and wherein the upper surface (23) is inclined, whereby a recess (24) is formed, the recess more preferably a receptacle (24) for receiving at least parts of the Receiving unit (30) forms during the charging of the latter, the recess (24) preferably being arranged to hold the receiving unit (30) during the charging thereof. Baby alarm after Claim 1 , wherein the charging connection (25g) of the transmitting unit (20) is provided on a lower section of the recess (24). Baby alarm according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the receiving unit (30) has an arrangement for detecting the proximity to the transmitting unit (20), the receiving unit (30) being arranged to interrupt the generation of noise when it is in a fixed proximity to the transmitting unit ( 20) is located. Baby alarm according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the receiving unit (30) is designed so that it automatically switches to a stand-by mode when it is placed on the transmitter unit (20) for charging, this stand-by mode preferably contains no noise generation and / or minimal battery consumption. Baby alarm after one of the Claims 3 to 4th , wherein the receiving unit (30) is set up so that it automatically resumes the generation of noise when it is removed from the transmission unit (20), such resumption of the generation of noise preferably after a waiting time, such as a waiting time of 1 to 20 seconds , is resumed. The baby unit according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the receiving unit (30) has essentially the shape of a puck. Sending unit (20) of a baby alarm, comprising a charging connection (25g) which is designed to be connected to a corresponding charging connection (35g) of an associated receiving unit (30), the charging connection (25g) of the transmitting unit (20) being designed in this way that the transmitter unit (20) acts as a charger for the receiver unit (30) when the charging connections (25g, 35g) are connected, the charging connection (25g) of the transmitter unit (20) on an upper side (23) of the transmitter unit (20) is provided, and wherein the top (23) is inclined and thereby forms a recess (24) which preferably forms a receptacle (24) for receiving at least parts of the receiving unit (30) during the charging of the latter, the recess (24 ) is preferably arranged to hold the receiving unit (30) while it is being charged. Receiving unit (30) of a baby alarm, comprising a charging connection (35g) which is designed to connect to a corresponding charging connection (25g) of an associated transmitting unit (20) Claim 7 to be connected, wherein the charging connection (35g) of the receiving unit (30) is designed such that when the charging connections (25g, 35g) are connected, the transmitting unit (20) acts as a charger for the receiving unit (30). Receiving unit after Claim 8 , further comprising an input connection (35b) for an associated external charger.

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