A SYSTEM AND METHOD FACILITATING REAL-TIME BABY MONITORING AND INSTANTANEOUS ALERTING TO AVOID ACCIDENTS

Abstract

The present disclosure discloses a system (102) and a method facilitating real-time baby monitoring and instantaneous alerting to avoid accidents. System (102) receives a real-time data from sensors (116) and image capturing units (118) strategically placed in one or more locations (114) of a building (112). System (102) verifies the movement caused is by the baby and confirm the presence of the baby (106) adjacent to a high-risk area (126). System (102) determines if an alert needs to be triggered by a real-time analysis unit based on the presence of the baby adjacent to the high-risk area. System (102) determines a location of the concerned person (108) by a central processing unit. System (102) transmits an audio alert instantaneously to a voice generation module (124) located near the location of the concerned person to inform the concerned person about the presence of the baby adjacent to the high-risk area.

Specification

Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of baby monitoring systems. In particular, it relates to a system and method facilitating real-time baby monitoring and instantaneous alerting to avoid accidents.

BACKGROUND
[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present disclosure. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed disclosure, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[0003] Babies may inadvertently venture into hazardous locations as the babies explore their surroundings, which might result in falls, burns, or other injuries. Also, parents may find it difficult to keep a close eye on their infant all the time, particularly in bigger households or during hectic periods. With the help of baby monitoring systems, parents can keep an eye on the children from a distance and receive visual or aural alerts if they are experiencing difficulties. Baby monitoring devices with various monitoring features have entered the market in recent years. One of the US patent publications, US7009520B2, entitled "Method, apparatus, and system for remote baby monitoring with additional functions", discloses a method, apparatus, and system for remote baby monitoring with functions including vibration and vibration adjustment. Another existing US patent publications, US10741041B2, entitled "Dual mode baby monitoring", discloses a monitoring device that communicate the monitoring information associated with a monitored subject with the computing device by a primary monitoring communication mode and a secondary monitoring communication mode.
[0004] The existing systems fail to provide immediate alarms which cause the parents may not respond quickly enough to prevent accidents. Many of the existing monitoring systems may generate frequent false alarms, leading to unnecessary stress and reduced trust in the system. Also, the existing monitoring systems might not cover all critical areas of a home. Some of the existing systems may use methods that are not immediately noticeable to parents, such as smartphone alerts that can be missed. The existing systems may not be easily scalable or adaptable to different home environments. Also, the existing systems raise privacy issues because of the continuous video monitoring. Hence, there is a need for a system which can provide a comprehensive, reliable, and user-friendly baby monitoring system that enhances child safety and provides parents with confidence and peace of mind by addressing the limitations and problems of the prior arts.

OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0005] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfies are as listed herein below.
[0006] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a system and method facilitating real-time baby monitoring and instantaneous alerting to avoid accidents.
[0007] It is another object of the present disclosure related to a system and method which detects and alerts parents once a baby nears a hazardous zone to prevent accidents.
[0008] It is another object of the present disclosure related to a system and method which employs real-time data processing and sent the alerts instantly to allow parents to respond swiftly to minimize the risk of injury to baby.
[0009] It is another object of the present disclosure related to a system and method which delivers localized audio notifications through speakers, ensuring alerts are heard promptly by the parent.

SUMMARY
[0010] The present disclosure relates to the field of baby monitoring systems. In particular, it relates to a system and method facilitating real-time baby monitoring and instantaneous alerting to avoid accidents. In specific, it relates to a system and method which detects and alerts parents once a baby nears a hazardous zone to prevent accidents.
[0011] An aspect of the present disclosure pertains to a system facilitating real-time baby monitoring and instantaneous alerting to avoid accidents. The system includes one or more pre-processors, and a memory coupled to the one or more processors. The memory includes processor-executable instructions to cause the one or more pre-processors to receive a real-time data from one or more sensors and one or more image capturing units strategically placed in one or more locations of a building. The real-time data pertains to an information regarding a movement of a baby and a concerned person in the building. Further, the system is configured to verify the movement caused is by the baby and confirm the presence of the baby adjacent to a high-risk area by a data fusion technique by integrating the real-time data from the one or more sensors and the one or more image capturing units. Further, the system is configured to determine if an alert needs to be triggered by a real-time analysis unit based on the presence of the baby adjacent to the high-risk area and the real-time data from the one or more sensors and one or more image capturing units. Further, the system is configured to determine a location of the concerned person by a central processing unit based on the real-time data from the one or more sensors and one or more image capturing units once the presence of the baby is detected adjacent to the high-risk area. Furthermore, the system is configured to transmit an audio alert instantaneously to at least one voice generation module located in the vicinity of the location of the concerned person determined to inform the concerned person about the presence of the baby adjacent to the high-risk area.
[0012] In an aspect, the system includes a central control hub configured to connect with the one or more sensors, the one or more image capturing units, the central processing unit, and the control unit through a secure and an encrypted communication channel. Further, the system includes a control hub interface configured to allow the concerned person to set up one or more preferences for the notifications and a system behaviour. The system is activated by configuring the central control to connect with the one or more sensors, the one or more image capturing units, the central processing unit, and the control unit through the secure and the encrypted communication channel.
[0013] In an aspect, the information regarding the movement of the baby and the concerned person includes at least one of a location of movement, a speed of movement, a direction of movement, and a closeness to the high-risk area. The concerned person includes at least one of a parent, a family member, a care taker, and a maid. The high-risk area includes at least one of a stair case, a kitchen, a balcony, an electrical outlet, and a user-defined high-risk zone.
[0014] In an aspect, the one or more image capturing units incorporates a computer vision technique to distinguish between the baby and the concerned person by employing one or more visual cues. The one or more visual cues includes at least one of a height, a shape, and a movement pattern.
[0015] In an aspect, the system is configured to enable reliable identification of baby movements near high-risk area and reduce false alarms regarding the detection of the baby adjacent to the high-risk area by employing the data fusion technique to integrate the real-time data from the one or more sensors, and the one or more image capturing units.
[0016] In an aspect, the system is configured to perform real-time processing of the real-time data from the one or more sensors and the one or more image capturing units by the real-time analysis unit to trigger the alerts promptly to provide immediate notifications to the concerned person once the baby approaches the high-risk area.
[0017] In an aspect, the system is configured to update the location of the concerned person continuously by employing the central processing unit by identifying and tracking the movement of the concerned person. Further, the system is configured to enable transmission of the audio alert to the at least one voice generation module closest to a current position of the concerned person. The at least one voice generation module is strategically placed in the one or more locations of the building.
[0018] In an aspect, the one or more sensors comprises any or a combination of a proximity sensor, and a motion sensor. The proximity sensor is configured to detect the presence of the baby approaching the high-risk area by recognizing the proximity of the baby within a specified range of the high-risk area. The motion sensor is configured to detect the movement of the baby within the specified range of the high-risk area by monitoring the movement of the baby and assist in tracking the location of the concerned person. The one or more locations includes at least one of a vicinity of stairs, a vicinity of kitchen areas, a vicinity of electrical outlets, and a vicinity of the user-defined high-risk zones, and an entrance of rooms.
[0019] In an aspect, the system is configured to repeat the audio alerts if the baby remains in the high-risk area until the concerned person intervenes.
[0020] In an aspect, a method for facilitating real-time baby monitoring by a system. The method includes steps of receiving, by the system, a real-time data from one or more sensors and one or more image capturing units strategically placed in one or more locations of a building. The real-time data pertains to an information regarding a movement of a baby and a concerned person in the building. The method includes steps of verifying, by the system, the movement caused is by the baby and confirm the presence of the baby adjacent to a high-risk area by a data fusion technique by integrating the real-time data from the one or more sensors and the one or more image capturing units. Further, the method includes the step of determining, by the system, if an alert needs to be triggered by a real-time analysis unit based on the presence of the baby adjacent to the high-risk area and the real-time data from the one or more sensors and one or more image capturing units. Further, the method includes the step of determining, by the system, a location of the concerned person by a central processing unit based on the real-time data from the one or more sensors and one or more image capturing units once the presence of the baby is detected adjacent to the high-risk area. Furthermore, the method includes the step of transmitting, by the system, an audio alert to at least one voice generation module located in the vicinity of the location of the concerned person determined to inform the concerned person about the presence of the baby adjacent to the high-risk area.
[0021] Various objects, features, aspects, and advantages of the inventive subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components.



BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0022] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure, and are incorporated in, and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, and together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.
[0023] In the figures, similar components, and/or features may have the same reference label. Further, various components of the same type may be distinguished by following the reference label with a second label that distinguishes among the similar components. If only the first reference label is used in the specification, the description is applicable to any one of the similar components having the same first reference label irrespective of the second reference label.
[0024] FIG. 1A illustrates an exemplary network architecture of the proposed system 102 facilitating real-time baby monitoring and instantaneous alerting to avoid accidents, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0025] FIG. 1B illustrates an exemplary architecture of the proposed system 102 facilitating real-time baby monitoring in a house environment, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0026] FIG. 2 illustrates architecture of the proposed system 102 facilitating real-time baby monitoring and instantaneous alerting to avoid accidents, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0027] FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary work flow diagram 300 of the proposed system 102 facilitating real-time baby monitoring and instantaneous alerting to avoid accidents, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0028] FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary view of a flow diagram 400 of the method for facilitating real-time baby monitoring and instantaneous alerting to avoid accidents by the system 102, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0029] FIG. 5 illustrates an exemplary computer system 102 in which or with which embodiments of the present disclosure can be utilized, in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0030] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[0031] Embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a system and method facilitating real-time baby monitoring and instantaneous alerting to avoid accidents. In specific, it relates to a system and method which detects and alerts parents once a baby nears a hazardous zone to prevent accidents.
[0032] Various aspects of the present disclosure are described with respect to FIG 1A-5.
[0033] FIG. 1A illustrates an exemplary network architecture of the proposed system 102 facilitating real-time baby monitoring and instantaneous alerting to avoid accidents, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0034] In an embodiment, referring to FIG. 1A, the system 102 will be connected to a network 104, which is further connected to one or more sensors 116-1, 116-2, … 116-N (collectively referred as sensor 116, herein) and one or more image capturing units 118-1, 118-2, …, 118-N (collectively referred as image capturing unit 118, herein) strategically placed in one or more locations 114-1, 114-1, …, 114-N of a building 112 to monitor movement of a baby 106 and a concerned person 108. The sensors 116 may be a proximity sensor, a motion sensor, and the like that can connect to a network as an IoT (Internet of Things) device. Furthermore, the network 104 can be configured with a centralized server 110 that stores compiled data from all the secure transactions.
[0035] In an embodiment, the system 102 may receive real-time data from the one or more sensors 116 and the one or more image capturing units 118. A person of ordinary skill in the art will understand that the one or more sensors 116 may be individually referred to as sensor 116 and collectively referred to as sensors 116. The one or more image capturing units 118 may be individually referred to as image capturing unit 118 and collectively referred to as image capturing units 118.
[0036] In an embodiment, the sensors 116 and the image capturing units 118 may transmit the real-time data received over a point-to-point or point-to-multipoint communication channel or network 104 to the system 102.
[0037] In an embodiment, the computing device 108 may involve collection, analysis, and sharing of data received from the system 102 via the communication network 104.
[0038] In an embodiment, the system 102 may execute one or more instructions to facilitate real-time baby monitoring and instantaneous alerting to avoid accidents.
[0039] In an exemplary embodiment, the system 102 may include, but not be limited to, a computer enabled device, a mobile phone, a tablet, a display device, a display projector, an AR/VR/MR, an imaging device, a sensor, a NFC, a network (Wired or Wireless), bluetooth to detect the devices nearby, a drone, a robot, an advertisement displays, or some combination thereof.
[0040] In an exemplary embodiment, the communication network 104 may include, but not be limited to, at least a portion of one or more networks having one or more nodes that transmit, receive, forward, generate, buffer, store, route, switch, process, or a combination thereof, etc. one or more messages, packets, signals, waves, voltage or current levels, some combination thereof, or so forth. In an exemplary embodiment, the communication network 104 may include, but not be limited to, a wireless network, a wired network, an internet, an intranet, a public network, a private network, a packet-switched network, a circuit-switched network, an ad hoc network, an infrastructure network, a Public-Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), a cable network, a cellular network, a satellite network, a fiber optic network, or some combination thereof.
[0041] In an embodiment, the one or more sensors 116 and the one or more image capturing units 118 may communicate with the system 102 via a set of executable instructions residing on any operating system. In an embodiment, the one or more sensors 116 may include, but not limited to a proximity sensor, a motion sensor, and the like. The one or more image capturing units 118 may include, but not be limited to, a CCTV camera, a web camera, a CCD camera, a digital camera, and the like. It may be appreciated that the one or more sensors 116 and the one or more image capturing units 118 may not be restricted to the mentioned devices and various other devices may be used.
[0042] In an embodiment, the system 102 can be configured to receive a real-time data from one or more sensors 116 and one or more image capturing units 118 strategically placed in one or more locations 114 of a building 112. The real-time data pertains to an information regarding a movement of a baby 106 and a concerned person 108 in the building 112. The information regarding the movement of the baby 106 and the concerned person 108 can include, but not limited to: a location of movement, a speed of movement, a direction of movement, a closeness to the high-risk area, and the like. The one or more locations 114 can include, but not limited to: a vicinity of stairs, a vicinity of kitchen areas, a vicinity of electrical outlets, and a vicinity of the user-defined high-risk zones, an entrance of rooms, and the like. The concerned person 108 can include, but not limited to: a parent, a family member, a care taker, a maid, and the like.
[0043] In an embodiment, the one or more sensors 116 can include, but not limited to: a proximity sensor, a motion sensor, and the like. The proximity sensor is configured to detect the presence of the baby 106 approaching the high-risk area 126 by recognizing the proximity of the baby 106 within a specified range of the high-risk area 126. The motion sensor is configured to detect the movement of the baby 106 within the specified range of the high-risk area 126 by monitoring the movement of the baby 106 and assist in tracking the location of the concerned person 108.
[0044] In an embodiment, the system includes a central control hub 120 configured to connect with the one or more sensors 116, the one or more image capturing units 118, the central processing unit, and the control unit through a secure and an encrypted communication channel. Further, the system includes a control hub interface configured to allow the concerned person 108 to set up one or more preferences for the notifications and a system behaviour. The system is activated by configuring the central control to connect with the one or more sensors 116, the one or more image capturing units 118, the central processing unit, and the control unit through the secure and the encrypted communication channel.
[0045] In an embodiment, the system 102 can be configured to verify the movement caused is by the baby 106 and confirm the presence of the baby 106 adjacent to a high-risk area 126 by a data fusion technique by integrating the real-time data from the one or more sensors 116 and the one or more image capturing units 118. The high-risk area 126 can include, but not limited to: a stair case, a kitchen, a balcony, an electrical outlet, a user-defined high-risk zone, and the like.
[0046] In an exemplary embodiment, the proximity sensors may be installed in the vicinity of the stairs and the kitchen, the motion sensors may be installed in the vicinity of the room entrances, and cameras may be installed in the vicinity of the main play areas and hazardous zones.
[0047] In an embodiment, the system 102 can be configured to determine if an alert needs to be triggered by a real-time analysis unit based on the presence of the baby 106 adjacent to the high-risk area 126 and the real-time data from the one or more sensors 116 and one or more image capturing units 118.
[0048] In an embodiment, the system 102 can be configured to determine a location of the concerned person 108 by a central processing unit based on the real-time data from the one or more sensors 116 and one or more image capturing units 118 once the presence of the baby 106 is detected adjacent to the high-risk area 126.
[0049] In an embodiment, the system 102 can be configured to transmit an audio alert instantaneously to at least one voice generation module 124 located in the vicinity of the location of the concerned person 108 determined to inform the concerned person 108 about the presence of the baby 106 adjacent to the high-risk area 126.
[0050] In an embodiment, the system 102 can be configured to enable reliable identification of baby 106 movements near high-risk area 126 and reduce false alarms regarding the detection of the baby 106 adjacent to the high-risk area 126 by employing the data fusion technique to integrate the real-time data from the one or more sensors 116, and the one or more image capturing units 118. Further, the system 102 can be configured to perform real-time processing of the real-time data from the one or more sensors 116 and the one or more image capturing units 118 by the real-time analysis unit to trigger the alerts promptly to provide immediate notifications to the concerned person 108 once the baby 106 approaches the high-risk area 126.
[0051] In an embodiment, the system 102 can be configured to update the location of the concerned person 108 continuously by employing the central processing unit by identifying and tracking the movement of the concerned person 108. Further, the system is configured to enable transmission of the audio alert to the at least one voice generation module 124 closest to a current position of the concerned person 108. The at least one voice generation module 124 is strategically placed in the one or more locations 114 of the building 112. Further, the system 102 can be configured to repeat the audio alerts if the baby 106 remains in the high-risk area 126 until the concerned person 108 intervenes.
[0052] In an exemplary embodiment, the system 102 notifies the concerned person 108 once the presence of the baby 106 is detected in the vicinity of the high-risk area 126. In an instance, a notification containing "Baby near stair case in the living room- Please take immediate action" may be generated from the speaker in the kitchen to inform the parent located in the kitchen. In another instance, a notification containing "baby in kitchen, please come to kitchen" may be generated from the speaker in the living room to inform the parent located in the living room.
[0053] FIG. 1B illustrates an exemplary architecture of the proposed system 102 facilitating real-time baby monitoring in a house environment, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0054] In an exemplary embodiment, referring to FIG. 1B, the system may be employed in a house with one or more rooms 122. The sensors 116, the image capturing units 118, and the voice generation modules 124 may be strategically placed at one or more locations 114 in the rooms 122 to monitor the presence of the baby 106 in high-risk areas 126. In an instance, the room 1, 122-1 may include the high-risk area 1, 126-1, and the sensor 1, 116-1, the sensor 2 116-2, the image capturing unit1, 118-1, and the voice generation module 1, 124-1 may be strategically placed at one or more locations 114 in the room 1, 122-1. In another instance, the room 2, 122-1 may include the sensor 3, 116-3, the image capturing unit 2, 118-2, and the voice generation module 2, 124-2 may be strategically placed at one or more locations 114. In another instance, the room 3, 122-3 may include the sensor 4, 116-4, the image capturing unit 3, 118-3, and the voice generation module 3, 124-3 may be strategically placed at one or more locations 114. In another instance, the room 4, 122-4 may include the high-risk area 2, 126-2, and the sensor 5, 116-6, the sensor 6, 116-6, the image capturing unit 4, 118-4, and the voice generation module 4, 124-4 may be strategically placed at one or more locations 114. In still another instance, the room 5, 122-5 may include the high-risk area 3, 126-3 and the high-risk area 4, 126-4, and the sensor 7, 116-7, the sensor 8, 116-8, the image capturing unit 5, 118-5, and the voice generation module 5, 124-5 may be strategically placed at one or more locations 114. In still another instance, the room 6, 122-6 may include the image capturing unit 6, 116-6, and the image capturing unit 7, 118-7, strategically placed at one or more locations 114. The sensors 116 detect the presence of the baby 106 in the high-risk area and sends this data to a central processing unit. The image capturing units 118 near the high-risk area captures the movements of the baby 106 and analyses visual cues to confirm it is indeed the baby 106. Data fusion techniques corroborate the detection from the sensors 116 and the visual confirmation from the image capturing units 118. The central processing unit processes the data in real-time and determines that an alert needs to be triggered. The system identifies the location of the concerned person 108 based on the real-time data from sensors 116 and the image capturing units 118. An audio alert is immediately directed to the voice generation module 124 in the room the concerned person 108 is located to notify that the baby 106 is near the high-risk area 126. The concerned person 108 hears the alert and promptly intervenes to guide the baby 106 away from the high-risk area 126. The system continues to monitor the high-risk areas 126, ready to detect and alert for any new potential hazards. The central control hub 120 logs the incident, and the concerned person 108 can review the real-time data and notifications through a control hub interface. In an instance, the baby 106 is present in the high-risk area 1 in the room 1, 122-1, and the parent location is identified to be in the room 3, 122-3. The system triggers the alert and the audio alert may be sent to the voice generation module 124 in the room 3 to notify the parent about the presence of the baby 106 near the high-risk area in room 1.
[0055] Although FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B shows exemplary components of the system 102, in other embodiments, the system 102 may include fewer components, different components, differently arranged components, or additional functional components than depicted in FIG. 1. Additionally, or alternatively, one or more components of the system 102 may perform functions described as being performed by one or more other components of the system 102.
[0056] FIG. 2 illustrates architecture of the proposed system 102 facilitating real-time baby monitoring and instantaneous alerting to avoid accidents, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0057] In an aspect, referring to FIG. 2, the system 102 may comprise one or more processor(s) 202. The one or more processor(s) 202 may be implemented as one or more microprocessors, microcomputers, microcontrollers, edge or fog microcontrollers, digital signal processors, central processing units, logic circuitries, and/or any devices that process data based on operational instructions. Among other capabilities, the one or more processor(s) 202 may be configured to fetch and execute computer-readable instructions stored in a memory 204 of the system 102. The memory 204 may be configured to store one or more computer-readable instructions or routines in a non-transitory computer readable storage medium, which may be fetched and executed to create or share data packets over a network service. The memory 204 may comprise any non-transitory storage device including, for example, volatile memory such as Random Access Memory (RAM), or non-volatile memory such as Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EPROM), flash memory, and the like.
[0058] Referring to FIG. 2, the system 102 may include an interface(s) 206. The interface(s) 206 may comprise a variety of interfaces, for example, interfaces for data input and output devices, referred to as I/O devices, storage devices, and the like. The interface(s) 206 may facilitate communication to/from the system 102. The interface(s) 206 may also provide a communication pathway for one or more components of the system 102. Examples of such components include, but are not limited to, processing unit/engine(s) 208 and the local database 210.
[0059] In an embodiment, the processing unit/engine(s) 208 may be implemented as a combination of hardware and programming (for example, programmable instructions) to implement one or more functionalities of the processing engine(s) 208. In examples described herein, such combinations of hardware and programming may be implemented in several different ways. For example, the programming for the processing engine(s) 208 may be processor-executable instructions stored on a non-transitory machine-readable storage medium and the hardware for the processing engine(s) 208 may comprise a processing resource (for example, one or more processors), to execute such instructions. In the present examples, the machine-readable storage medium may store instructions that, when executed by the processing resource, implement the processing engine(s) 208. In such examples, the system 102 may comprise the machine-readable storage medium storing the instructions and the processing resource to execute the instructions, or the machine-readable storage medium may be separate but accessible to the system 102 and the processing resource. In other examples, the processing engine(s) 208 may be implemented by electronic circuitry.
[0060] In an embodiment, the local database 210 may comprise data that may be either stored or generated as a result of functionalities implemented by any of the components of the processor 202 or the processing engines 208. In an embodiment, the local database 210 may be separate from the system 102.
[0061] In an exemplary embodiment, the processing engine 208 may include one or more engines selected from any of a data acquisition module 212, a data fusion module 214, a real-time analysis module 216, an alert generation module 218, and other modules 220 having functions that may include but are not limited to testing, storage, and peripheral functions, such as wireless communication unit for remote operation, audio unit for alerts and the like.
[0062] In an embodiment, the data acquisition module 212 may include means of receiving the real-time data from one or more sensors 116 and one or more image capturing units 118 strategically placed in one or more locations 114 of a building 112. The real-time data pertains to an information regarding a movement of a baby 106 and a concerned person 108 in the building 112.
[0063] In an embodiment, the data fusion module 214 may be configured to verify the movement caused is by the baby 106 and confirm the presence of the baby 106 adjacent to a high-risk area 126 by a data fusion technique by integrating the real-time data from the one or more sensors 116 and the one or more image capturing units 118.
[0064] In an embodiment, the real-time analysis module 216 may be configured to determine if an alert needs to be triggered by a real-time analysis unit based on the presence of the baby 106 adjacent to the high-risk area 126 and the real-time data from the one or more sensors 116 and one or more image capturing units 118. Further, the real-time analysis module 216 may be configured to determine a location of the concerned person 108 by a central processing unit based on the real-time data from the one or more sensors 116 and one or more image capturing units 118 once the presence of the baby 106 is detected adjacent to the high-risk area 126.
[0065] In an embodiment, the alert generation module 218 may be configured to transmit an audio alert instantaneously to at least one voice generation module 124 located in the vicinity of the location of the concerned person 108 determined to inform the concerned person 108 about the presence of the baby 106 adjacent to the high-risk area 126.
[0066] FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary work flow diagram 300 of the proposed system 102 facilitating real-time baby monitoring and instantaneous alerting to avoid accidents, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0067] In an embodiment, referring to FIG. 3, the work flow diagram of the proposed system 102 facilitating real-time baby monitoring and instantaneous alerting to avoid accidents. Once the system 102 is connected by the central control hub 120, the system may perform step 302 of the baby monitoring process, step 314 of the concerned person 108 notification process to complete the system process 322. During, the baby monitoring process 302 the system may perform the step 304 of the monitoring of the high-risk area 126 for the movements of the baby 106. The system may acquire real-time data from sensors 116 at step 306 including the sensor 1 at 306-1 and the sensor 2 at 306-2. Further, the system may acquire real-time data from image capturing unit at step 308-1. Further, the system employs data fusion techniques to integrate the real-time data from the sensors 116, and the image capturing unit to identify the movements of the baby 106 near high-risk area 126 and reduce false alarms at step 310. At step 312, the system employs real-time analysis processing on the real-time data to trigger alerts promptly once the baby 106 approaches the high-risk area 126.
[0068] Further, during, the concerned person 108 notification process 314 the system may perform the step 316 of the tracking of the movement of the concerned person 108 based on visual cues by acquiring the real-time data from the sensors 116 at step 306-3 and from the image capturing unit at step 308-2 and the system continuously update the location of the concerned person 108. At step 318, the system employs real-time analysis processing on the real-time data to trigger alerts promptly to alert the concerned person 108 based on the location tracked. At step 320, the system may perform a room-based audio notification system by directing the alert to the voice generating module closest to the tracked location or the room of the concerned person 108. The system process flow 322 can be a combination of the baby monitoring process 302, the alert triggering process 312, and the room-based audio notification process 320.
[0069] FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary view of a flow diagram 400 of the method for facilitating real-time baby monitoring and instantaneous alerting to avoid accidents by the system 102, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0070] In an embodiment, referring to FIG. 4, the flow diagram 400 of the method for facilitating the identification of emotional manipulation in e-commerce platforms by the system 102. The method includes step 402 of receiving, by the system, a real-time data from one or more sensors 116 and one or more image capturing units 118 strategically placed in one or more locations 114 of a building 112. The real-time data pertains to an information regarding a movement of a baby 106 and a concerned person 108 in the building 112. The method includes step 404 of verifying, by the system 102, the movement caused is by the baby 106 and confirm the presence of the baby 106 adjacent to a high-risk area 126 by a data fusion technique by integrating the real-time data from the one or more sensors 116 and the one or more image capturing units 118. Further, the method includes the step 406 of determining, by the system 102, if an alert needs to be triggered by a real-time analysis unit based on the presence of the baby 106 adjacent to the high-risk area 126 and the real-time data from the one or more sensors 116 and one or more image capturing units 118. Further, the method includes the step 408 of determining, by the system 102, a location of the concerned person 108 by a central processing unit based on the real-time data from the one or more sensors 116 and one or more image capturing units 118 once the presence of the baby 106 is detected adjacent to the high-risk area 126. Furthermore, the method includes the step 410 of transmitting, by the system 102, an audio alert to at least one voice generation module 124 located in the vicinity of the location of the concerned person 108 determined to inform the concerned person 108 about the presence of the baby 106 adjacent to the high-risk area 126.
[0071] In an exemplary embodiment, the system may be employed in a two-story home, with proximity sensors near the stairs and kitchen, motion sensors at room entrances, and cameras covering the main play areas and hazardous zones. The baby, exploring the house, approaches the stairs. A proximity sensor near the stairs detects the baby's presence and sends the real-time data to the central processing unit. The camera near the stairs captures the movement of the baby and analyses visual cues to confirm it is indeed the baby. Data fusion techniques corroborate the detection from the proximity sensor and the visual confirmation from the camera. The central processing unit processes the data in real-time and determines that an alert needs to be triggered. The system identifies that the parent is in the living room based on data from motion sensors and cameras. An audio alert is immediately directed to the speaker in the living room, notifying the parent that the baby is near the stairs. The parent hears the alert and promptly intervenes to guide the baby away from the stairs. The system continues to monitor all areas, ready to detect and alert for any new potential hazards. The central control hub 120 logs the incident, and the parent can review the data through the user interface.
[0072] FIG.5 illustrates an exemplary computer system 102 in which or with which embodiments of the present disclosure can be utilized, in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0073] Referring to FIG. 5, computer system includes an external storage device 510, a bus 520, a main memory 530, a read only memory 540, a mass storage device 550, communication port 560, and a processor 570. A person skilled in the art will appreciate that computer system may include more than one processor and communication ports. Examples of processor 570 include, but are not limited to, an Intel® Itanium® or Itanium 2 processor(s), or AMD® Opteron® or Athlon MP® processor(s), Motorola® lines of processors, FortiSOC™ system on a chip processors or other future processors. Processor 570 may include various modules associated with embodiments of the present disclosure. Communication port 560 can be any of an RS-232 port for use with a modem based dialup connection, a 10/100 Ethernet port, a Gigabit or 10 Gigabit port using copper or fiber, a serial port, a parallel port, or other existing or future ports. Communication port 560 may be chosen depending on a network, such a Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), or any network to which computer system connects.
[0074] In an embodiment, the memory 530 can be Random Access Memory (RAM), or any other dynamic storage device commonly known in the art. Read only memory 540 can be any static storage device(s) e.g., but not limited to, a Programmable Read Only Memory (PROM) chips for storing static information e.g., start-up or BIOS instructions for processor 570. Mass storage 560 may be any current or future mass storage solution, which can be used to store information and/or instructions. Exemplary mass storage solutions include, but are not limited to, Parallel Advanced Technology Attachment (PATA) or Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) hard disk drives or solid-state drives (internal or external, e.g., having Universal Serial Bus (USB) and/or Firewire interfaces), e.g. those available from Seagate (e.g., the Seagate Barracuda 7102 family) or Hitachi (e.g., the Hitachi Deskstar 7K1000), one or more optical discs, Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) storage, e.g. an array of disks (e.g., SATA arrays), available from various vendors including Dot Hill Systems Corp., LaCie, Nexsan Technologies, Inc. and Enhance Technology, Inc.
[0075] In an embodiment, the bus 520 communicatively couples processor(s) 570 with the other memory, storage and communication blocks. Bus 520 can be, e.g. a Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) / PCI Extended (PCI-X) bus, Small Computer System Interface (SCSI), USB or the like, for connecting expansion cards, drives and other subsystems as well as other buses, such a front side bus (FSB), which connects processor 570 to software system.
[0076] In another embodiment, operator and administrative interfaces, e.g. a display, keyboard, and a cursor control device, may also be coupled to bus 520 to support direct operator interaction with computer system. Other operator and administrative interfaces can be provided through network connections connected through communication port 560. External storage device 510 can be any kind of external hard-drives, floppy drives, IOMEGA® Zip Drives, Compact Disc - Read Only Memory (CD-ROM), Compact Disc - Re-Writable (CD-RW), Digital Video Disk - Read Only Memory (DVD-ROM). Components described above are meant only to exemplify various possibilities.
[0077] If the specification states a component or feature "may", "can", "could", or "might" be included or have a characteristic, that particular component or feature is not required to be included or have the characteristic.
[0078] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of "a," "an," and "the" includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of "in" includes "in" and "on" unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0079] It is to be appreciated by a person skilled in the art that while various embodiments of the present disclosure have been elaborated for a system and method facilitating real-time baby monitoring and instantaneous alerting to avoid accidents. However, the teachings of the present disclosure are also applicable to other types of applications as well, and all such embodiments are well within the scope of the present disclosure. However, the system and method facilitating real-time baby monitoring are also equally implementable in other industries as well, and all such embodiments are well within the scope of the present disclosure without any limitation.
[0080] Accordingly, the present disclosure provides a system and method facilitating real-time baby monitoring and instantaneous alerting to avoid accidents.
[0081] Moreover, in interpreting the specification, all terms should be interpreted in the broadest possible manner consistent with the context. In particular, the terms "comprises" and "comprising" should be interpreted as referring to elements, components, or steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that the referenced elements, components, or steps may be present, or utilized, or combined with other elements, components, or steps that are not expressly referenced. Where the specification claims refer to at least one of something selected from the group consisting of A, B, C….and N, the text should be interpreted as requiring only one element from the group, not A plus N, or B plus N, etc.
[0082] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the disclosure, other and further embodiments of the disclosure may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the disclosure is determined by the claims that follow. The disclosure is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the disclosure when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.

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[0083] The present disclosure provides a system and method facilitating real-time baby monitoring and instantaneous alerting to avoid accidents.
[0084] The present disclosure provides a system and method which detects and alerts parents once a baby nears a hazardous zone to prevent accidents.
[0085] The present disclosure provides a system and method which employs real-time data processing and sent the alerts instantly to allow parents to respond swiftly to minimize the risk of injury to baby.
[0086] The present disclosure provides a system and method which delivers localized audio notifications through speakers, ensuring alerts are heard promptly by the parent.
[0087] The present disclosure provides a system and method which system provides continuous monitoring, ensuring that potential dangers are identified even after parents are occupied.
[0088] The present disclosure provides a system and method which uses advanced computer vision and data fusion to accurately distinguish between babies and adults, reducing false positives.
[0089] The present disclosure provides a system and method which cover all critical areas of a home by allowing users to place sensors and cameras in specific hazardous locations, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
[0090] The present disclosure provides a system and method which provides privacy through encrypted communication channels, protecting user data and maintaining confidentiality.
[0091] The present disclosure provides a system and method which is scalable and compatible with various residential setups, allowing customization based on specific needs.
[0092] The present disclosure provides a system and method which is activated through a central control hub and provides a user-friendly interface that allow the parents to easily monitor alerts, configure notification preferences, and manage sensor placements through an intuitive platform.
, Claims:1. A system (102) facilitating real-time baby monitoring and instantaneous alerting to avoid accidents, the system (102) comprising:
one or more processors (202); and
a memory coupled to the one or more processors (202), wherein said memory (204) stores instructions which when executed by the one or more processors (202) cause the system (102) to:
receive a real-time data from one or more sensors (116) and one or more image capturing units (118) strategically placed in one or more locations (114) of a building (112), wherein the real-time data pertains to an information regarding a movement of a baby (106) and a concerned person (108) in the building (112);
verify the movement caused by the baby (106) and confirm the presence of the baby (106) adjacent to a high-risk area (126) by a data fusion technique by integrating the real-time data from the one or more sensors (116) and the one or more image capturing units (118);
determine if an alert needs to be triggered by a real-time analysis unit based on the presence of the baby (106) adjacent to the high-risk area (126) and the real-time data from the one or more sensors (116) and one or more image capturing units (118);
determine a location of the concerned person (108) by a central processing unit based on the real-time data from the one or more sensors (116) and one or more image capturing units (118) once the presence of the baby (106) is detected adjacent to the high-risk area (126); and
transmit an audio alert instantaneously to at least one voice generation module (124) located in the vicinity of the location of the concerned person (108) determined to inform the concerned person (108) about the presence of the baby (106) adjacent to the high-risk area (126).
2. The system (102) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system comprising:
a central control hub (120) configured to connect with the one or more sensors (116), the one or more image capturing units (118), the central processing unit, and the control unit through a secure and an encrypted communication channel; and
a control hub interface configured to allow the concerned person (108) to set up one or more preferences for the notifications and a system behaviour,
wherein the system is activated by configuring the central control to connect with the one or more sensors (116), the one or more image capturing units (118), the central processing unit, and the control unit through the secure and the encrypted communication channel.
3. The system (102) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the information regarding the movement of the baby (106) and the concerned person (108) comprises at least one of a location of movement, a speed of movement, a direction of movement, and a closeness to the high-risk area (126),
wherein the concerned person (108) comprises at least one of a parent, a family member, a care taker, and a maid,
wherein the high-risk area (126) comprises at least one of a stair case, a kitchen, a balcony, an electrical outlet, and a user-defined high-risk zone.
4. The system (102) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more image capturing units (118) incorporates a computer vision technique to distinguish between the baby (106) and the concerned person (108) by employing one or more visual cues,
wherein the one or more visual cues comprises at least one of a height, a shape, and a movement pattern.
5. The system (102) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system is configured to:
enable reliable identification of baby (106) movements near high-risk area (126) and reduce false alarms regarding the detection of the baby (106) adjacent to the high-risk area (126) by employing the data fusion technique to integrate the real-time data from the one or more sensors (116), and the one or more image capturing units (118).
6. The system (102) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system is configured to:
perform real-time processing of the real-time data from the one or more sensors (116) and the one or more image capturing units (118) by the real-time analysis unit to trigger the alerts promptly to provide immediate notifications to the concerned person (108) once the baby (106) approaches the high-risk area (126).
7. The system (102) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system is configured to:
update the location of the concerned person (108) continuously by employing the central processing unit by identifying and tracking the movement of the concerned person (108); and
enable transmission of the audio alert to the at least one voice generation module (124) closest to a current position of the concerned person (108),
wherein the at least one voice generation module (124) is strategically placed in the one or more locations (114) of the building (112).
8. The system (102) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more sensors (116) comprises any or a combination of a proximity sensor, and a motion sensor,
wherein the proximity sensor is configured to detect the presence of the baby (106) approaching the high-risk area (126) by recognizing the proximity of the baby (106) within a specified range of the high-risk area (126),
wherein the motion sensor is configured to detect the movement of the baby (106) within the specified range of the high-risk area (126) by monitoring the movement of the baby (106) and assist in tracking the location of the concerned person (108),
wherein the one or more locations (114) comprises at least one of a vicinity of stairs, a vicinity of kitchen areas, a vicinity of electrical outlets, and a vicinity of the user-defined high-risk zones, and an entrance of rooms.
9. The system (102) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system is configured to:
repeat the audio alerts if the baby (106) remains in the high-risk area (126) until the concerned person (108) intervenes.
10. A method (300) for facilitating real-time baby monitoring by a system (102), the method (300) comprising:
receiving, by the system (102), a real-time data from one or more sensors (116) and one or more image capturing units (118) strategically placed in one or more locations (114) of a building (112), wherein the real-time data pertains to an information regarding a movement of a baby (106) and a concerned person (108) in the building (112);
verifying, by the system (102), the movement caused is by the baby (106) and confirm the presence of the baby (106) adjacent to a high-risk area (126) by a data fusion technique by integrating the real-time data from the one or more sensors (116) and the one or more image capturing units (118);
determining, by the system (102), if an alert needs to be triggered by a real-time analysis unit based on the presence of the baby (106) adjacent to the high-risk area (126) and the real-time data from the one or more sensors (116) and one or more image capturing units (118);
determining, by the system (102), a location of the concerned person (108) by a central processing unit based on the real-time data from the one or more sensors (116) and one or more image capturing units (118) once the presence of the baby (106) is detected adjacent to the high-risk area (126); and
transmitting, by the system (102), an audio alert to at least one voice generation module (124) located in the vicinity of the location of the concerned person (108) determined to inform the concerned person (108) about the presence of the baby (106) adjacent to the high-risk area (126).

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