Sensory-based smart child car seat

Abstract

The invention relates to a sensory-based smart child car seat consisting of a camera (1), pressure sensor (2), heating surface (3), speaker (4), foot support (5), activity table (6), beverage compartment (7), sponge structure (8), which minimizes the safety problems that may occur during travel for children, allows them to travel for longer periods without getting bored, and provides tactile sensory input for children.

Description

[0001] SENSORY-BASED SMART CHILD CAR SEAT

[0002] Technical Field

[0003] The invention relates to a sensory-based smart child car seat that allows children to sit and stay safe for longer periods of time during travel and supports the sensory development of children during infancy and childhood, when their growth rates are high.

[0004] Background of the Invention

[0005] Child car seats are an important piece of equipment that allows young children to travel safely in cars. These specially designed seats are selected and used according to the age and weight of the child. Child car seats are used by fixing them to the back seats of vehicles. They generally fall into three main categories. These are baby car seats, child car seats and height-adjustable seat cushions.

[0006] Baby car seats are portable and removable from the car. These seats are designed to carry babies safely. Baby seats are generally suitable for babies weighing up to five kilograms and are used rear-facing.

[0007] Child car seats are designed for older children and are suitable for children up to the age of five. These seats should be selected according to the child's weight and include a five-point seat belt.

[0008] Height-adjustable seat cushions are generally suitable for school-age children. These cushions increase the child's sitting height and provide more comfort for standard car seats.

[0009] Child car seats are of great importance in terms of traffic safety. If used, they help protect children more in a more effective manner in the event of a possible accident. Proper use and installation of these seats ensures that the child has a safe travel experience. Child car seats, used in accordance with traffic rules, are an important tool for parents to transport their children safely.

[0010] Although existing child car seats are designed to ensure that children travel in a safely manner in cars, they also have some certain disadvantages. First, these seats often come at a cost to users. In addition to the amount spent on purchasing a quality and safe child car seat, more than one seat is needed for different age and weight groups due to the changing needs of the child as they grow.

[0011] Child car seats are often difficult to carry and install. This situation becomes even more problematic, especially for those parents who change vehicles frequently and have to use the car seat in different vehicles. Additionally, some models may have complicated installation processes and user manuals, requiring parents to spend extra time and attention to ensure proper installation.

[0012] Child car seats limit the space in the vehicle and cause discomfort for other passengers in the car. This is especially evident in small cars. This is because the child seat restricts the movement of other passengers. Some children may resist car seats, which can of course cause some difficulties during travel. Factors such as the comfort, design and ease of use of the seat affect the child's willingness to accept and use the seat.

[0013] The invention in question eliminates the disadvantages described above, based on the known situation. In addition, it also includes some innovations. Sensory development is important for overall health and forms the basis of learning and perception in children. The need to move, which is a natural process, also has an important place in child development. Considering these situations, while the child is sitting in the car seat on long journeys, ergonomic arrangements are made and a smart child car seat is created that supports the sensory development of the child for growth and development, thus supporting the development of children during car journeys and ensuring a safe journey accordingly.

[0014] Especially on long journeys, when the child's knee is not protected against gravity while sitting in the car seat, pain, discomfort, numbness and blood circulation in the legs are negatively affected. When children sit in car seats, their feet hang down, which creates pressure and discomfort behind the knees. Thanks to the foot support covered with a tactile surface used in the invention, an ergonomic and healthy sitting position is achieved and tactile sensory input is provided for the child.

[0015] The invention uses a pressure sensor placed on the seat that gives a warning when children want to get up from the car seat during the journey. There is an activity table that is designed to allow the child to put their toys, play with the toys in front of them, draw pictures, put their tablet and watch educational videos, etc., which are considered and thought to prevent the child from getting bored during the journey. The child can also eat their meal on the table section and place drinking equipment such as a glass, baby bottle or water bottle in the cup compartment. In this way, these children are allowed to sit for longer periods of time.

[0016] The heating feature on the surface cushion of the sensory-based smart child car seat prevents children from getting cold by providing warmth before the car's interior warms up in cold weather.

[0017] In the invention, the desired music or children's songs are played during the journey by connecting the parent's phone to the apparatus placed at ear level on the right and left sides of the child's head area on the inner cushion of the child car seat. Again, with the camera placed on the seat, the parent can observe the child in the seat from their phone.

[0018] The structural and characteristic features and all the advantages of the invention will be more clearly understood due to the figures shown below and, the details referring to these figures and, thus the assessment should be made considering these figures and the details.

[0019] Figures Helping to Understand the Invention

[0020] The invention will be explained with reference to the attached figures so that the features of the invention will be understood more clearly. However, it is not intended to limit the invention to these particular embodiments. On the contrary, it is intended to cover all the alternatives, modifications and equivalents which may be included within the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. It is to be understood that the details shown are presented solely for the purpose of illustrating preferred embodiments of the present invention and are intended to provide the most useful and easily understood description of the rules and conceptual features of the invention.

[0021] Figure 1: General view of sensory-based smart child car seat

[0022] Figure 2: Perspective view of the activity table

[0023] References Helping to Understand the Invention

[0024] 1. Camera

[0025] 2. Pressure sensor

[0026] 3. Heating surface

[0027] 4. Speaker

[0028] 5. Foot support

[0029] 6. Activity table

[0030] 7. Beverage section

[0031] 8. Sponge structure

[0032] Detailed Description of the Invention

[0033] In this detailed description, the invention relates to a sensory-based smart child car seat and is explained only for the purpose of better understanding the subject and in a way that does not create any limiting effects.

[0034] The invention in question consists of:

[0035] • Camera (1 ) that allows viewing of the child sitting in the car seat,

[0036] • Pressure sensor (2) that warns children when they want to get out of their car seats during the journey,

[0037] • Heating surface (3) that prevents the child from getting cold by providing heat before the car's interior warms up, • Speaker (4) that is located at ear level on the right and left of the headrest, allowing the child to listen to music and children's songs during the journey,

[0038] • Foot support (5) that prevents children's feet from hanging off the seat and pressure on the back of the knees, and provides fluid tactile and proprioceptive sensory input with its serrated surface,

[0039] • Activity table (6), where the child can place their toys, draw pictures and watch educational videos on his / her tablet,

[0040] • Beverage compartment (7) on the activity table for placing glasses and baby bottles,

[0041] • Ergonomic sponge structure (8) that allows it to take the shape of the stroller and seat on which it is placed.

[0042] The sensory-based smart child car seat will be placed in the child car seat with the sponge structure (8). The cushion-like surface takes the shape of the car seat and shapes itself according to the child's body structure. It is controlled by an application that is installed on the driver's or parent's smartphone accordingly. The parent or driver logs into the application via the smartphone and turns the camera (1 ) on or off using the on / off option. In addition, the camera (1 ) has a night vision feature that allows the child to be viewed while sleeping and awake. The pressure sensors (2) located at the bottom of the seat sponge create a warning signal on the smartphone when the child gets out of the car seat. The heating pads placed are controlled by entering the heating surface (3) control unit of the smart phone application and using the on / off button. The temperature level can be adjusted between 15-30 degrees via the application. USB input is used as power source and energy is provided from the car cigarette lighter. The music section of the smartphone application is entered and a connection is made with the speaker (4) section via Bluetooth. The foot support (5) in the invention is adjusted with 3-stage interlocking pipes to prevent the child's feet from hanging off. The surface that the child's foot touches is 12*25 cm. The activity table (6) that can be assembled and disassembled with the invention has dimensions of 35*40 cm. The sensory-based smart child car seat’s heating surface (3), camera (1 ), speaker (4), pressure sensor (2) can be controlled via smartphone.

[0043] The technical features mentioned in each claim are follows by the reference numbers, which are used only to facilitate the understanding of the claims, therefore it should not be considered that the procedure steps indicated by these reference numbers for the purpose of sampling limit the respective scope.

[0044] It is obvious that a person specialized about the technique may reveal the innovation specified in this invention by means of using similar structures and / or implements this structure in other areas with similar purposes used in the respective technique. Therefore, it is also obvious that such structures would lack of innovation and, in particular, the criterion to exceed the known condition of the technique.

Claims

CLAIMS1. The invention is related to a sensory-based smart child car seat and characterized by:• Camera (1 ) that allows viewing of the child sitting in the car seat,• Pressure sensor (2) that warns children when they want to get out of their car seats during the journey,• Heating surface (3) that prevents the child from getting cold by providing heat before the car's interior warms up,• Speaker (4) that is located at ear level on the right and left of the headrest, allowing the child to listen to music and children's songs during the journey,• Foot support (5) that prevents children's feet from hanging off the seat and pressure on the back of the knees, and provides fluid tactile and proprioceptive sensory input with its serrated surface,• Activity table (6), where the child can place their toys, draw pictures and watch educational videos on his / her tablet,• Beverage compartment (7) on the activity table (6) for placing glasses and baby bottles,• Ergonomic sponge structure (8) that allows it to take the shape of the stroller and seat on which it is placed.

2. According to the Claim 1 , the invention relates to a sensory-based smart child car seat, and the heating surface (3), camera (1 ), speaker (4), pressure sensor (2) thereof can be controlled via smartphone.

3. According to claim 1 , the invention relates to a sensory-based smart child car seat, which is characterized by the camera (1 ) that allows the child to be viewed while sleeping and awake, offering a night vision.

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