WO2017065761A1 - Système de surveillance et d'avertissement de siège pour enfant - Google Patents

Système de surveillance et d'avertissement de siège pour enfant Download PDF

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WO2017065761A1
WO2017065761A1 PCT/US2015/055478 US2015055478W WO2017065761A1 WO 2017065761 A1 WO2017065761 A1 WO 2017065761A1 US 2015055478 W US2015055478 W US 2015055478W WO 2017065761 A1 WO2017065761 A1 WO 2017065761A1
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Crystal Carlson
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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
    • G08B21/18—Status alarms
    • G08B21/22—Status alarms responsive to presence or absence of persons
    • 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
    • G08B21/18—Status alarms
    • G08B21/24—Reminder alarms, e.g. anti-loss alarms

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  • the present invention relates to a child car seat alarm system for use in connection with transporting infants in vehicles. More particularly, to a system for alerting when a child is left in a vehicle, when a driver exits the vehicle and the child is left behind.
  • the control box is for outputting an alarm signal when the belt buckle switch indicates that the belt buckle is buckled into the infant car seat and the pressure sensor pad does not detect the presence of the person in the car seat.
  • the present invention is not analogous to Kalce, for it is a simple device that only depends on the child car scat belt buckle being buckled and a receiver that will trigger an alarm when the receiver is a certain distance from the child car scat
  • U.S. patent publication number 2007/0222622 published on September 27, 2007 to Sweeney discloses a system for alerting someone that a child is in a safety seat in a vehicle includes a proximity sensor/transmitter and a receiver.
  • the receiver removably mounts on a child's car seat and the proximity sensor/transmitter remains on the car seat. After a child is placed in the seat, the receiver is removed from the seat and placed on the driver or other adult responsible for the child.
  • the receiver can be placed in the person's purse or on their person. If the person moves away from the vehicle without disabling the transmitter on the car seat will activate that receiver as soon as the receiver has moved a prescribed distance away from the vehicle.
  • the receiver will generate a signal, such as an audible and/or visible signal, which will attract the attention of the person carrying the receiver.
  • the signal will be generated in a continuous manner until the transmitter is disabled, which can only be done after the child is removed from the seat.
  • the present invention is not analogous to Sweeney in that it is directed to a child car seat alarm system that is only armed by the child car seat belt buckle being buckled and disarmed by the child car seat belt buckle being unbuckled.
  • the belt buckle creates a closed loop that activates a transmitter that is fixedly attached to the child car seat.
  • the present invention is directed to an improved child car seat alarm system through the use of a sensor that can be controlled and monitored through a cell phone app and may also be implemented with a key chain fob using wireless or Bluetooth technology.
  • the child car seat alarm system comprises a casing adapted to be attached to any existing child car seat.
  • a child car seat alarm system for informing a child left unattended in a locked vehicle.
  • the system includes a weight detection sensor, wherein said weight detection sensor activates when a child is positioned in a child safety seat; a power source for operating said child car seat alarm system; a wireless alert unit, wherein said unit connected through said system via Bluetooth technology.
  • the child car seat alarm system uses a belt buckle connected to a portable power source, control circuit, and an alerting output device for identifying when a child is placed in a child safety seat using the childs seat buckle as the sensor.
  • the child car seat alarm system ensures that a guardian must unbuckle a child prior to walking a certain distance away from a vehicle or an alarm will sound.
  • a child car seat alarm system for informing a child left unattended in a locked vehicle.
  • the system includes a weight detection sensor, wherein said weight detection sensor activates when a child is positioned in a child safety seat; a power source for operating said child car seat alarm system; a wireless alert unit, wherein said unit connected through said system via Bluetooth technology
  • FIGURE 1 illustrates a perspective view of a child car seat alarm system to the embodiments of the present invention
  • FIGURE 2 is a perspective view of a child car seat
  • FIGURE 3A is a front view of the child car seat alarm system in accordance with the present invention.
  • FIGURE 3B illustrates rear view of a child car seat alarm system to the embodiments of the present invention.
  • FIGURE 1 there is shown and illustrated a child car seat alarm system 10 of the present invention for detecting a child left unattended in an otherwise unoccupied vehicle and for generating a warning signal to a driver in response to the detection.
  • the child car seat alarm system 10 uses a sensor 12 connected to a power source 14 all of which is located inside a waterproof casing 16 and linked to a wireless alert unit such as key fob and/or a cell phone (not shown).
  • the child car seat alarm system 10 is secured to any commercial child seat as provided by the manufacturer of said child safety seat 20. Moreover, the sensor 12 and power source 14 will be covered with a waterproof casing 16.
  • the sensor 12 should be placed within a 5 inches wide, by 8 inches tall center placement of the outer pad system.
  • the sensor 12 should be powered by a small lithium battery, similar to an electronics battery. A sturdy and secure wiring is run from the sensor area to an outer side or top placement of the battery within the padding system. These batteries are packed in a pocket using a screw lock system that requires a small flat head screw driver for opening.
  • the outer pocket of the battery area will have a waterproof zipper in place for easy access.
  • the unit will measure 19 inches tall, by 9 inches wide. There will be slits measured and cut in place, according to the average car seat manufactures guidelines.
  • the waterproof casing 16 of the child car scat alarm system 10 is placed 22 on the bottom of any existing car seat cover. It may be attached with a Velcro placement system 24 or stitched in place by their manufacture. In preferred embodiment, each unit will
  • the child car seat alarm system 10 is an all in one unit and should be long enough to account for the movement of the baby.
  • the weight limit for the triggered alarm should be close to one pound. This will account for the weight, depletion of a leaning child and baby.
  • the sensor should be connected to a central hub that can be controlled and monitored through a cell phone app and also implemented to be used along with a key chain fob.
  • the connectivity is connected through the use of Bluetooth technology.
  • the app should be linked to the safety device with a specific serial number input as the device becomes activated for first time use.
  • the app should be allowed for connecting multiple devices and consideration should be used in implementing dual user connectivity.
  • the phone app will have an option of a password required to deactivate an alarm in case of accidental alarming (placing items in a car seat, i.e.; purse, bags, etc.)
  • the app will also have a setting where the parent/ guardian can pre-program up to 3 numbers for a text message notification for when the alarm goes off.
  • the safety system 10 disclosed herein has a sensor 12 that is located inside a waterproof casing 16, and links itself to a key-fob and a cell phone that has loaded an app. This has a proximity sensor that the system connects to. This system becomes armed once a child has sat on it. It is weight triggered. This means when the seat is empty it will not arm and go off.
  • the system connects through wireless or Bluetooth technology to the key-fob and cell phone. The system will send a notification to the key-fob and cell phone via an alarm sound signal once either item has gone beyond a certain distance from the seat sensor.
  • the present system allows an addition of multiple phones and key-fobs to be added to expand this system usage.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un système d'alarme de siège de voiture pour enfant permettant de signaler qu'un enfant a été laissé sans surveillance dans un véhicule verrouillé. Le système comprend : un capteur de détection de poids, ledit capteur de détection de poids s'activant lorsqu'un enfant est positionné dans un siège de sécurité pour enfant ; une source d'alimentation permettant de faire fonctionner ledit système d'alarme de siège de voiture pour enfant ; et une unité d'alerte sans fil, ladite unité étant connectée par le biais dudit système au moyen d'une technologie Bluetooth.
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US10576888B1 (en) 2018-07-10 2020-03-03 Daniel Holman Child seat alarm
WO2021256915A1 (fr) 2020-06-18 2021-12-23 Université Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah Système intelligent pour aider les conducteurs à ne pas oublier leurs enfants ou animaux dans les voitures
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