Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a wearable back and head protecting device for toddlers that is capable of providing a means to ensure safety and comfort of a toddler by protecting toddler’s head and back from potential impacts, falls, or injurie thus provide optimal protection and comfort during activities.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The need of wearable means for toddlers provides peace of mind for parents by ensuring constant monitoring of their child's location and well-being. These devices are track real-time movements, send alerts if the child strays too far, or monitor vital signs like heart rate. With features like GPS tracking, emergency buttons, and fall detection, they help prevent accidents and provide immediate alerts in case of danger. Lightweight and comfortable, these devices promote safety without restricting a toddler's natural activity. Ultimately, they offer parents a sense of security, allowing them to trust that their child is safe, even when they’re out of sight.

[0003] Traditional methods of toddler safety, such as direct supervision, baby gates, and childproofing the home, rely heavily on parental vigilance but are limited in their effectiveness. These methods cannot prevent accidents when the child is out of sight or outside the home. Supervision are difficult in busy environments, and baby gates or locks do not address real-time tracking or emergency situations. Additionally, they do not offer immediate alerts or critical health monitoring. As toddlers grow more mobile, traditional methods are become less practical, making wearable safety devices a necessary supplement for ensuring constant, reliable protection.

[0004] US2022180725A1 discloses a wearable device and related systems and methods are provided. The device and related systems and method can identify an abnormal condition from data, determine a current condition of a user of the wearable device using the data, monitor the current condition for a change, and transmit one or more of various levels of notifications to a registered device, related devices, or an emergency response provider based on the determination of the current condition and any changes to the current condition.

[0005] WO2018094520A1 discloses a Wearable safety and monitoring devices are provided that are mounted to helmets. A mounting bracket is used for securing the devices to a helmet at a location visible to the user. The device has a wireless location tracking device and light indicators to visually indicate warning together with audio sound alerts. The device also has a health module for conveying health status of a user to a health monitoring system. The device may also comprise environmental sensors, touchscreen displays, and/or accelerometers.

[0006] Conventionally, many methods are available in the market but these methods have lack comprehensive safety features, offer limited real-time health monitoring, or fail to accurately regulate temperature. They are also being bulky, uncomfortable for toddlers, and require frequent maintenance or battery charging.

[0007] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there exists a need in the art to develop a device ensures toddler safety by preventing injuries from falls and impacts while offering real-time health monitoring. The device detects surrounding temperature and humidity, adjusting heating or cooling to maintain optimal comfort, ultimately prioritizing the child's well-being.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

[0008] The principal object of the present invention is to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art.

[0009] An object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of ensuring head and back safety, preventing injuries from falls or impacts, and offering real-time health monitoring ultimately ensuring the toddler’s well-being and comfort during daily activities.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of detecting surrounding temperature and humidity to evaluate an optimum temperature needs to be maintained for the toddler’s health and comfort.

[0011] Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of to generating heating/cooling effect for providing comfort to the toddler in accordance to environmental condition.

[0012] The foregoing and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0013] The present invention relates to a wearable back and head protecting device for toddlers that is capable of providing enhanced safety to the toddlers by protecting the toddler's head and back from potential impacts, falls, or accidents to ensure the toddler's well-being in various environments and during active movements.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a wearable back and head protecting device for toddlers comprising a wearable body developed to accessed by a user to accommodate over a back portion of a toddler, a plurality of straps attached with the body to accommodate around the toddler’s torso, a communication module integrated into a built-in microcontroller within the body to enable wireless connectivity between the device and a user's computing unit to allow the user to provide input commands for securing the body with the toddler’s torso, an artificial intelligence based imaging unit having a processer installed on the body to detect body dimension of the toddler, a motorized roller arranged with the straps to rotate in pre-defined direction for tightening/loosening the straps around the baby’s torso to ensure a secure yet comfortable fit, a circular head rest pad attached with the body to protect toddler’s head from potential bumps, falls, or impacts, a gyroscope integrated on the body to detect probabilities of falling of the toddler, a motorized hinge joint integrated between the head rest pad and body to provide movement to the pad for aligning the head rest pad with the head for effective protection of the toddler’s head during falls and an inflating unit arranged with the body to inflate a primary inflatable member arranged on the head rest pad to absorb shocks and reducing force experienced by the toddler’s head during falls.

[0015] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the proposed device further comprises of, a secondary inflatable member arranged on the body to inflated by the inflating unit on detection of falling of the toddler to absorb shocks and reducing the force experienced by the toddler’s back during falls, a health monitoring module integrated on the head rest pad to detect health parameters of the toddler, plurality of springs integrated in the inflatable member to provide added dynamic support and shock absorption ensuring enhanced protection, comfort, and safety, a temperature sensor and humidity sensor are integrated on the body to sense surrounding temperature and humidity, a Peltier unit is integrated in each the body and head rest pad to generate heating/cooling effect in accordance to evaluation for providing comfort to the toddler in accordance to environmental condition, The health monitoring module includes but not limited to a heart rate sensor, a respiratory rate sensor and a pulse oximeter and a battery is associated with the device for supplying power to electrical and electronically operated components associated with the device.

[0016] While the invention has been described and shown with particular reference to the preferred embodiment, it will be apparent that variations might be possible that would fall within the scope of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying drawings where:
Figure 1 illustrates an isometric view of a wearable back and head protecting device for toddlers.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] The following description includes the preferred best mode of one embodiment of the present invention. It will be clear from this description of the invention that the invention is not limited to these illustrated embodiments but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be seen as illustrative and not limiting. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the claims.

[0019] In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms "comprising," "comprises,” and the like (which are synonymous with "including," "having” and "characterized by") may be replaced by the respective partially closed phrases "consisting essentially of," consists essentially of," and the like or the respective closed phrases "consisting of," "consists of, the like.

[0020] As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” designate both the singular and the plural, unless expressly stated to designate the singular only.

[0021] The present invention relates to a wearable back and head protecting device for toddlers that is capable of providing enhanced protection against potential falls, bumps, and impacts by securely supporting the toddler’s back and head to maintain a comfortable environment for the toddler during movement.

[0022] Referring to Figure 1, an isometric view of a wearable back and head protecting device for toddlers is illustrated, comprising a wearable body 101 having multiple straps 102 attached with the body 101, an artificial intelligence based imaging unit 103 installed on the body 101, a motorized roller 104 arranged with the straps 102, a circular head rest pad 105 attached with the body 101, a gyroscope 106 integrated on the body 101, a motorized hinge joint 107 integrated between the head rest pad 105 and body 101, an inflating unit 108 arranged with the body 101, a primary inflatable member 109 arranged on the head rest pad 105, a secondary inflatable member 110 arranged on the body 101, and multiple springs 111 integrated in the inflatable member 109.

[0023] The proposed device comprises of a wearable body 101 preferably fabricated with lightweight, durable materials such as high-strength fabric or a flexible polymer to comfortably fit over the back portion of a toddler. The material is chosen to provide both comfort and breathability while ensuring durability during use. The body 101 is structured to securely accommodate the toddler, and is equipped with multiple straps 102, which is being fastened around the toddler's torso for a snug to comfortable fit around the toddler’s torso. After the fastening of the toddler’s torso with straps 102, the user presses a switch button integrated with the body 101 to activate the device. The switch button is internally connected with the device via multiple circuits that upon pressing by the user, the circuits get closed and starts conducting electricity through a microcontroller associated with the device that tends to activate the device and vice versa.

[0024] After activation of the device, the user accesses a computing unit to provide input commands for securing the body 101 with the toddler’s torso. The computing unit mentioned herein includes but not limited to mobile and laptop that comprises a processor where the input is received and stored to process and retrieve the output data that is displayed in the computing unit. The microcontroller is wirelessly linked with the computing unit via a communication module which includes but not limited to Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) module, Bluetooth module, GSM (Global System for Mobile communication).

[0025] The communication module preferably the Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) module acts as a medium between various electronic unit for establishing communication between the user’s interface and the device for processing the input given by the user. The Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) module serves as the primary medium for facilitating communication between various electronic units. The module establishes a proper connection between the computing unit and the device to notify the user to process the input given by the user.

[0026] Upon processing the input given by the user, the microcontroller actuates an artificial intelligence based imaging unit 103 installed on the body 101 to detect body 101 dimension of the toddler. The imaging unit 103 mentioned herein comprise of a camera and processor that works in collaboration to detect the dimension of the toddler. The camera firstly captures multiple images of the toddler, wherein the camera comprises of a structure, electronic shutter, lens, lens aperture, image sensor, and imaging processor that works in sequential manner to capture images of the toddler.

[0027] While capturing of the images by the camera, the shutter is automatically open due to which the reflected beam of light coming from the surrounding due to light is directed towards the lens aperture. After then the reflected light beam passes through the image sensor. The sensor now analyzes the beam to retrieve signal from the beams which is further calibrate by the sensor to capture images of the toddler in electronic signal. Upon capturing images, the imaging processor processes the electronic signal into digital image. When the capturing is done, the processor associated with the imaging unit 103 processes the captured images by using artificial intelligence protocol to retrieve data from the captured image in the form of digital signal.

[0028] The detected data is now transmitted to the microcontroller based on which the microcontroller acquires the data to detect the dimension of the pet. Based on detected dimension of the pet, the microcontroller actuates a motorized roller 104 arranged with the straps 102 to rotate in pre-defined direction, for tightening/loosening the straps 102, around the baby’s torso. The roller 104 is coupled with a motor that is activated by the microcontroller to rotate in pre-defined direction for tightening/loosening the straps 102 around the baby’s torso to ensure a secure comfortable fit. Herein, a circular head rest pad 105 attached with the body 101 to protect toddler’s head from potential bumps, falls, or impacts. The head rest pad 105 provides cushioning and stability, aligning with the toddler’s head to absorb shocks and reduce the risk of injury during movement or sudden falls.

[0029] A gyroscope 106 integrated on the body 101 to detect probabilities of falling of the toddler. The gyroscope 106 works by continuously measuring the angular velocity and rotational changes in the device's orientation. The gyroscope 106 detects shifts in the toddler’s posture, such as tilting or sudden movements, by tracking changes in the device's orientation relative to gravity. The gyroscope 106 generates data on the rate of rotation along multiple axes, which is then processed by the microcontroller to detect probabilities of falling of the toddler. Based on detection, the microcontroller actuates a motorized hinge joint 107 integrated between the head rest pad 105 and body 101 to provide movement to the pad 105 for aligning the head rest pad 105 with the head for effective protection of the toddler’s head during falls.

[0030] The hinge joint 107 mentioned herein typically refers to a mechanical joint 107 that allows rotational movement around a fixed axis using a motor or actuator which provides the rotational force required to move the joint 107. The motor is typically controlled by an electronic control unit that regulates its speed and direction to align the head rest pad 105 with the head, for effective protection of the toddler’s head during falls. After that an inflating unit 108 is arranged with the body 101, to inflate a primary inflatable member 109 arranged on the head rest pad 105, to absorb shocks and reducing force experienced by the toddler’s head during falls.

[0031] The inflating unit 108 mentioned herein paired with an air compressor that is activated by the microcontroller to inflate the primary inflatable member 109 to absorb shocks and reducing force experienced by the toddler’s head. The air compressor comprises of a motor, an inlet and outlet valve, a pump, and a storage tank. The air of surroundings of the primary inflatable member 109 enters from the inlet valve to compressed and pumped into the tank. The volume of air then reduced by a mechanical equipment powered by the motor.

[0032] When the pressure reaches a certain level, then the compressor shuts off automatically. Further, the collected pressurized air in the storage tank is passed through the outlet valve to exit out accordingly within the primary inflatable member 109 actuated for absorbing jerks experienced to the toddler’s head during falls, to minimize risk of injury. Also, a secondary inflatable member 110 arranged on the body 101 to be inflated by the inflating unit 108 on detection of falling of the toddler to absorb to absorb shocks and reducing the force experienced by the toddler’s back during falls. Herein, multiple springs 111 integrated in the inflatable member 110 to provide added dynamic support and shock absorption, ensuring enhanced protection, comfort, and safety.

[0033] Additionally, a health monitoring module is integrated on the head rest pad 105 to detect health parameters of the toddler. The health monitoring module includes but not limited to a heart rate sensor, a respiratory rate sensor, and a pulse oximeter that works in collaboration to detect the health parameters of the toddler. The heart rate sensor works by emitting light through the skin using photodetectors, typically in the form of LEDs, to measure the amount of light reflected by the blood vessels. As blood pulses through the vessels, the amount of light absorbed or reflected changes with each heartbeat. The sensor detects these changes in light intensity and converts them into electrical signals, which are then processed by the microcontroller to calculate the heart rate.

[0034] The respiratory rate sensor mentioned herein works by detecting the movement of the toddler’s chest or abdomen as the toddler breathe. The respiratory sensor typically uses piezoelectric sensors, which measure the expansion and contraction of the chest or abdomen with each breath. These movements cause variations in the sensor’s electrical properties, such as resistance. The sensor continuously monitors these changes and sends the data to the microcontroller, which calculates the respiratory rate by counting the number of breaths per minute.

[0035] The pulse oximeter mentioned herein works by emitting light through a translucent part of the toddler's body 101, such as a fingertip or earlobe, using two different wavelengths of light—typically red and infrared. The light is absorbed by the blood, and a photodetector on the opposite side of the sensor measures the amount of light that passes through. The amount of absorption varies depending on the oxygen saturation levels in the blood. The sensor detects these variations in light absorption, and the microcontroller processes this data to calculate the oxygen saturation level (SpO2) in the blood. Based on data generated from the heart rate sensor, respiratory rate sensor, and pulse oximeter, the microcontroller analyzes the data to detect the health parameters of the toddler. Based on detection, if the detection of any abnormality, then the microcontroller sends alert on the computing unit, to allow the user to provide necessary aid.

[0036] Moreover, a temperature sensor and humidity sensor are integrated on the body 101 to detect surrounding temperature and humidity. The temperature sensor mentioned herein works by measuring the ambient temperature in the surrounding environment. The temperature sensor typically uses a thermistor or thermocouple, which changes its electrical resistance in response to temperature fluctuations. As the temperature increases or decreases, the sensor detects these changes in resistance and converts them into a corresponding electrical signal. This signal is then sent to the microcontroller, which processes the data to monitor the surrounding temperature.

[0037] The humidity sensor mentioned herein works by detecting the amount of moisture in the air, typically using a capacitive or resistive sensing element. In a capacitive humidity sensor, the moisture in the air alters the dielectric constant of a polymer material, changing its capacitance and converts into an electrical signal, which is then processed by the microcontroller. The microcontroller uses this data to evaluate the surrounding humidity levels. Based on detecting the temperature and humidity, the microcontroller evaluates an optimum temperature needs to be maintained for the toddler’s health and comfort.

[0038] A Peltier unit is integrated in each the body 101 and head rest pad 105 to generate heating/cooling effect in accordance to evaluation, for providing comfort to the toddler. The Peltier unit works by utilizing the thermoelectric effect, where the passage of electric current through two different types of semiconductors (typically one p-type and one n-type) creates a temperature differential. When current flows through the Peltier unit, one side becomes cold (the "cold side"), and the opposite side becomes hot (the "hot side"). The cold side absorbs heat from the surrounding environment, providing a cooling effect, while the hot side releases heat. The microcontroller regulates the amount of current passing through the Peltier unit, allowing it to either heat or cool the body 101 and headrest pad 105, depending on the surrounding temperature conditions, thus ensuring the toddler’s comfort by maintaining an optimal thermal environment.

[0039] A battery (not shown in figure) is associated with the device to offer power to all electrical and electronic components necessary for their correct operation. The battery is linked to the microcontroller and provides (DC) Direct Current to the microcontroller. And then, based on the order of operations, the microcontroller sends that current to those specific electrical or electronic components so the user effectively carry out their appropriate functions.

[0040] The present invention works best in following manner that includes the wearable body 101 developed to be accessed by a user to accommodate, over a back portion of a toddler. The straps 102 attached with the body 101, to be accommodated around the toddler’s torso. Herein, the user accesses the user's computing unit, to allow the user to provide input commands for securing the body 101 with the toddler’s torso. Based on given input, the microcontroller actuates the artificial intelligence based imaging unit 103 to detect body 101 dimension of the toddler. After that the motorized roller 104 is actuated by the microcontroller to rotate in pre-defined direction for tightening/loosening the straps 102, around the baby’s torso to ensure a secure yet comfortable fit. Also, the circular head rest pad 105 to protect toddler’s head from potential bumps, falls, or impacts. Also, the gyroscope 106 detect probabilities of falling of the toddler, and in case of detection of falling the microcontroller actuates the motorized hinge joint 107 to provide movement to the pad 105, for aligning the head rest pad 105 with the head, for effective protection of the toddler’s head during falls. Herein, the inflating unit 108 inflates the primary inflatable member 109 to absorb shocks and reducing force experienced by the toddler’s head during falls, to minimize risk of injury. Also, the secondary inflatable member 110 to be inflated by the inflating unit 108 on detection of falling of the toddler, to absorb to absorb shocks and reducing the force experienced by the toddler’s back during falls. Further, the health monitoring module detects health parameters of the toddler and in case of detection of any abnormality, the microcontroller sends alert on the computing unit, to allow the user to provide necessary aid.

[0041] Although the field of the invention has been described herein with limited reference to specific embodiments, this description is not meant to be construed in a limiting sense. Various modifications of the disclosed embodiments, as well as alternate embodiments of the invention, will become apparent to persons skilled in the art upon reference to the description of the invention. , Claims:1) A wearable back and head protecting device for toddlers, comprising:
i) a wearable body 101, developed to be accessed by a user to accommodate, over a back portion of a toddler, wherein a plurality of straps 102 attached with said body 101, to be accommodated around said toddler’s torso;
ii) a communication module integrated into a built-in microcontroller within said body 101, to enable wireless connectivity between said device and a user's computing unit, to allow said user to provide input commands for securing said body 101 with said toddler’s torso, wherein an artificial intelligence based imaging unit 103 having a processer, installed on said body 101, to detect body 101 dimension of said toddler;
iii) a motorized roller 104 arranged with said straps 102, actuated by said microcontroller to rotate in pre-defined direction, for tightening/loosening said straps 102 as per detected dimension of said toddler, around said baby’s torso to ensure a secure yet comfortable fit, wherein a circular head rest pad 105 attached with said body 101, to protect toddler’s head from potential bumps, falls, or impacts;
iv) a gyroscope 106 integrated on said body 101 to detect probabilities of falling of said toddler, wherein in case of detection of falling said microcontroller actuates a motorized hinge joint 107 integrated between said head rest pad 105 and body 101, to provide movement to said pad 105, for aligning said head rest pad 105 with said head, for effective protection of said toddler’s head during falls;
v) an inflating unit 108 arranged with said body 101, to inflate a primary inflatable member 109 arranged on said head rest pad 105, to absorb shocks and reducing force experienced by said toddler’s head during falls, to minimize risk of injury, wherein a secondary inflatable member 110 arranged on said body 101, to be inflated by said inflating unit 108 on detection of falling of said toddler, to absorb shocks and reducing said force experienced by said toddler’s back during falls; and
vi) a health monitoring module integrated on said head rest pad 105, to detect health parameters of said toddler and in case of detection of any abnormality, said microcontroller sends alert on said computing unit, to allow said user to provide necessary aid.

2) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein plurality of springs 111 integrated in said inflatable member 109 to provide added dynamic support and shock absorption, ensuring enhanced protection, comfort, and safety.

3) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a temperature sensor and humidity sensor, are integrated on said body 101 to sense surrounding temperature and humidity and in accordance to which said microcontroller evaluates an optimum temperature needs to be maintained for said toddler’s health and comfort.

4) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a Peltier unit is integrated in each said body 101 and head rest pad 105, to be actuated by said microcontroller to generate heating/cooling effect in accordance to evaluation, for providing comfort to said toddler in accordance to environmental condition.

5) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said health monitoring module includes but not limited to a heart rate sensor, a respiratory rate sensor, and a pulse oximeter.

6) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a battery is associated with said device for supplying power to electrical and electronically operated components associated with said device.