Baby monitor and method for monitoring sounds and selectively controlling audio devices

a technology for monitoring and controlling audio devices, applied in the field of baby monitors, can solve the problem that the sound of the baby cannot be heard by the parent, and achieve the effect of reducing the risk of child harm

Inactive Publication Date: 2003-07-03
KONINK PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV
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In either of the above models, if the external noises are greater that the output of the baby monitor receiver, the sounds of the baby can go unheard by the parent.
And a problem with the LED model in particular arises when external noises are present and the receiver is out of the line-of-sight of the parent.
Thus, in either case the baby could be crying and the parent would be unaware of this potentially dangerous situation.

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[0022] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described herein below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, well-known functions or constructions are not described in detail since they would obscure the invention in unnecessary detail.

[0023] As depicted in FIG. 1, a preferred embodiment of the baby monitor receiver 100 comprises a main body 104 and an antenna 105. Incorporated into the main body 104 is a speaker grating 101 to allow the sound output from an internal speaker (not shown) to pass through the main body 104. An ON / OFF-volume variable resistor dial 102 is located the side of the main body 104 to control the power to and the volume of the receiver. A power indicator light 106 is positioned on the front of the main body 104 to indicate a "power on" state of the receiver 100. An infrared (IR) window 103 is located on the front of main body 104 to allow IR signals to be transmitted to and from the internal circuitry of the r...

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The present invention discloses a baby monitor system that incorporates into a receiver of the baby monitor circuitry that can remotely control an electric or electronic device when the output sound level of the receiver reaches a reference level. The control can be by infrared, radio frequency or hardwire transmission of a volume control command to the electric or electronic device. By incorporating this control system into the baby monitor, a parent is ensured to hear sounds of a baby.

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[0001] 1. Field of the Invention[0002] The present invention relates to a baby monitor, and more particularly to a baby monitor capable of controlling other devices. The baby monitor is capable of muting a television or other electronic device.[0003] 2. Description of the Related Art[0004] Baby monitors are well known. A standard baby monitor consists of a transmitter and a receiver, each of which can be powered by a battery or an A / C current source (usually with an inline transformer). The transmitter contains a microphone or other sound detecting device and is placed in a location near a baby. The receiver contains a speaker and placed in a location near a parent. A sound (e.g. a stirring or crying baby) detected by the transmitter is transmitted to the receiver for output to the parent to hear and respond to accordingly.[0005] Several versions of this standard model exist. One includes a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs), which light in series to indicate the level of the...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G08B21/00G08B21/02G08B23/00H03G1/02H04B1/16H04B1/20H04B1/38H04Q9/00
CPCH03G3/32H03G1/02
Inventor CUIJPERS, MAURICEVAN EE, JAN
Owner KONINK PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV
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