Claims:1. An apparatus (100) for monitoring motion of a subject, said apparatus comprising:
a frame (102) is configured with a cushion adapted for holding the subject;
one or more walls are configured on side portion on the frame;
a first one or more sensors (104) configured in the frame of apparatus, the first one or more sensors generates a first set of signals pertaining to the motion of the subject; and
a processor (106) operatively coupled with the first one or more sensors, the processor configured to:
receive, from the first one or more sensors, the first set of signals pertaining to the motion of the subject; and
process the first set of signals to extract a value for the motion of the subject,
wherein, based on determination of the value for the motion of the subject, the processor (106) is configured to adjust the one or more walls on the side portion on the frame at a predetermined position, the predetermined position determined as being required to protect the subject from injury.
2. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the subject is any or a combination of infant, child and toddler.
3. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first one or more sensors is any or a combination of ultraviolet sensors, infra-red (IR) sensor, pressure sensors, weight sensors, accelerometer.
4. The apparatus as claimed in claim 3, wherein the accelerometer is located on the lower portion of the frame to vibrate the apparatus.
5. The apparatus as claimed in claim 3, wherein the IR sensor provides remote access to the apparatus.
6. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the apparatus comprises an audio sensor to play music and a light source to emit light to entertain the subject.
7. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the apparatus is communicatively coupled with a mobile communication unit (112) to control the apparatus remotely.
8. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the mobile communication unit (112) is any or a combination of mobile terminal, laptop and tablet.
9. A method (200) for monitoring motion of a subject, said method comprising:
receiving (202), at a computing device, from first one or more sensors, a first set of signals pertaining to the motion of the subject, the first one or more sensors configured in a frame of the apparatus, the first one or more sensors configured to generate the first set of signals, wherein the frame is configured with a cushion adapted for holding the subject, one or more walls are configured on side portion of the frame; and
processing (204), at the computing device, the first set of signals to extract a value for the motion of the subject, wherein, based on determination of the value for the motion of the subject, the computing device is configured to adjust (206) the one or more walls on the side portion of the frame at a predetermined position, the predetermined position determined as being required to protect the subject from injury.

Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure relates, in general, to a to cradle system, and more specifically, relates to an automated infant care apparatus for monitoring motion of infant.

BACKGROUND
[0002] Child-rearing during the early years of birth is a challenging and time-consuming task. Infants require constant attention throughout the day in terms of feeding, medication, sanitation, and the like. The safety of traditional baby hammock has become an issue in recent years. Co-sleeping is a norm in India and other countries, and many parents often choose to use a traditional baby hammock (jhoola) or rocking cradle (palna) instead of a cot. Most Indian experts and doctors consider them safe provided the parents take the necessary precautions and not to leave the baby unsupervised. Few types of research claim that sleeping in a jhoola will help the baby’s head develop a nice, rounded shape.
[0003] A particularly time consuming and exhausting task is soothing an infant especially when the infant becomes irritable after long periods of being awake, which usually requires a parent to carry the infant and perform gentle rocking movements. Few existing infants carrying devices have been developed and made available to assist parents in infant caring. However, these devices may suffer from limitations of the baby rolling to one side and end up with his/her face pressed against the material through which breathing can get obstructed, requires human monitoring and supervision, rocking motion of the devices may take a longer time for the child to adjust to a stationary cot or bed. Further, strings, cords, ribbons or accessories can pose a strangulation and suffocation risk.
[0004] Accordingly, several different manifestations of child care facilities have gained significant importance in recent times. Such child care facilities usually employ a few attendants who are responsible for the caretaking of several infants and toddlers. Various problems related to understaffing, insufficient and/or untimely care, and so on abound in such child care facilities. Therefore, there is a need in the art to provide an automated device to monitor and supervise the movement of baby by solving the aforementioned problems.

OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0005] An object of the present disclosure relates, in general, to a to cradle system, and more specifically, relates to an automated infant care apparatus for monitoring motion of infant.
[0006] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide an apparatus that facilitate the management of the infants in an efficient manner.
[0007] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide an apparatus that ensure safety of the infant
[0008] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide an apparatus reduce the burden of parents/supervisors.
[0009] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide an apparatus that can entertain the infant.
[0010] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide an apparatus that can attend to various child care tasks in a convenient and timely manner.
[0011] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide an apparatus that can enable the parent/guardian to actively monitor the infant from a remote location as and when desired.
[0012] Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide an apparatus can be user-friendly and cost-effective.

SUMMARY
[0013] The present disclosure relates, in general, to a to cradle system, and more specifically, relates to an automated infant care apparatus for monitoring motion of infant.
[0014] In an aspect, the present disclosure provides an apparatus for monitoring a subject, the apparatus includes a frame is configured with a cushion adapted for holding the subject, one or more walls are configured on side portion on the frame, first one or more sensors configured in the frame of apparatus, the first one or more sensors configured to generate a first set of signals pertaining to the motion of the subject, a processor operatively coupled with the first one or more sensors, the processor configured to receive, from the first one or more sensors, the first set of signals pertaining to the motion of the subject; and process the first set of signals to extract a value for the motion of the subject, wherein, based on determination of the value for the motion of the subject, the processor is configured to adjust the one or more walls on the side portion on the frame at a predetermined position, the predetermined position determined as being required to protect the subject from injury.
[0015] In an embodiment, the subject can be any or a combination of infant, child and toddler.
[0016] In another embodiment, the first one or more sensor scan be any or a combination of ultraviolet sensors, infra-red (IR) sensor pressure sensors, weight sensors, and accelerometer.
[0017] In another embodiment, the accelerometer can be located on the lower portion of the frame to vibrate the apparatus.
[0018] In another embodiment, the IR sensor provides remote access to the apparatus.
[0019] In another embodiment, the apparatus includes an audio sensor to play music and a light source to emit light to entertain the subject.
[0020] In another embodiment, the apparatus is communicatively coupled with a mobile communication unit to control the apparatus remotely.
[0021] In another embodiment, the mobile communication unit is any or a combination of mobile terminal, laptop and tablet.
[0022] In an aspect, the present disclosure provides an method for monitoring a subject, the method including receiving, at a computing device, from a first one or more sensors, the first set of signals pertaining to the motion of the subject, the first one or more sensors configured in a frame of the apparatus, the first one or more sensors configured to generate the first set of signals, wherein the frame is configured with a cushion adapted for holding the subject, one or more walls are configured on side portion of the frame; and processing, at the computing device, the first set of signals to extract a value for the motion of the subject, wherein, based on determination of the value for the motion of the subject, the processor is configured to adjust the one or more walls on the side portion of the frame at a predetermined position, the predetermined position determined as being required to protect the subject from injury.
[0023] 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 THE DRAWINGS
[0024] The following drawings form part of the present specification and are included to further illustrate aspects of the present disclosure. The disclosure may be better understood by reference to the drawings in combination with the detailed description of the specific embodiments presented herein.
[0025] FIG. 1A illustrate exemplary representation of an apparatus for monitoring motion of a subject, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0026] FIG. 1B illustrate exemplary view of IR sensor for remote access, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0027] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary flow diagram of a method for monitoring motion of a subject, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0028] 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. 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.
[0029] 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.
[0030] The present disclosure relates, in general, to a to cradle system, and more specifically, relates to an automated infant care apparatus for monitoring motion of infant. The present disclosure facilitates efficient caretaking and management of the infants with minimum adult supervision. The present disclosure can be described in enabling detail in the following examples, which may represent more than one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0031] FIG. 1A illustrate exemplary representation of an apparatus for monitoring motion of a subject, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0032] Referring to FIG. 1A, automated infant care apparatus 100 (also referred to as apparatus 100, herein) may be configured to monitor the motion/movement of a subject in the apparatus 100. The apparatus 100 may include a frame 102, a base and one or more walls also interchangeably referred to as grills on the side portions of frame 102. Cushion/bed may be configured on the base of frame 102, where the subject may sleep/sit easily. Further, apparatus 100 may include a first one or more sensors 104, a second one or more sensors108 and a processor 106. The apparatus 100 may be communicatively coupled with a mobile communication unit 112 (as illustrated in FIG.1B and described in detail below), which enables an entity/user to control the apparatus 100 remotely.
[0033] In an exemplary embodiment, the subject as presented in the example can be any or a combination of infant, child and toddler. As can be appreciated, the present disclosure may not be limited to this configuration but may be extended to other configurations. In another embodiment, the first one or more sensors 104 configured in the apparatus 100, the first one or more sensors 104 may be configured to continuously monitor the motion of the infant in the bed, and generate a first set of signals based on the motion of the infant in the bed.
[0034] In another exemplary embodiment, the first one or more sensors 104 can be any or a combination of ultraviolet (UV) sensors, IR sensor, pressure sensors, weight sensors, accelerometer, and the likes. In another embodiment, the UV sensor may be located on the side portions of the apparatus 100 for safety feature activation such that it can collide and echo rays reflect with echo. The accelerometer may be located on the lower portion of the bed to provide vibration and waving of the apparatus 100.
[0035] In an implementation, frame 102 may be configured with a cushion adapted for holding the subject. The one or more walls can be configured on side portion on the frame 102. The first one or more sensors 104 configured in the frame 102 of apparatus 100, the first one or more sensors 104 configured to generate a first set of signals pertaining to the motion of the subject i.e., the motion of the infant in the cushion. In another embodiment, the processor 106 may be operatively coupled to the first one or more sensors104. The processor 106 may receive from first one or more sensors104 the first set of signals from the first one or more sensors 104.
[0036] The processor 106 may process the first set of signals to extract a value for the motion of the subject, where based on the determination of the value for the motion of the subject, the processor 106 can be configured to adjust the walls on the side portion on the frame 102 at a predetermined position, the predetermined position determined as being required to protect the subject from injury. The processor 106 may be configured to adjust the one or more walls in the side portions of the frame 102 according to the motion of the infant. The adjusted walls facilitate in preventing the infant to falling from the apparatus 100.
[0037] In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus 100 may include the second one or more sensors 108 that may be an audio sensor and light sensor 108 also interchangeably referred to as music and lighting mechanism 108. The second one or more sensors 108 may be enabled to play pleasant music for rocking the apparatus 100 when the infant wakes up or cry. The apparatus 100 may include the audio sensor to play music and a light source to emit light to entertain the subject.
[0038] For example, the first one or more sensors of the apparatus 100 are active automatically as the baby move from his/her respective place. The sidewalls on both sides of the apparatus 100 start emerging and the apparatus 100 may start vibrating and generate a wave moment to pamper the baby in the child safety mode. Further, the apparatus 100 can be controlled by mobile application for waving and safety. Music feature may be enabled to play pleasant music with remote access for the baby.
[0039] In another embodiment, the processor 106 may include a microprocessor or other devices capable of being programmed or configured to perform computations and instruction processing in accordance with the disclosure. Such other devices may include microcontrollers, digital signal processors (DSP), complex programmable logic device (CPLD), field programmable gate arrays (FPGA), application-specific assimilated circuits (ASIC), discrete gate logic, and/or other assimilated circuits, hardware or firmware in lieu of or in addition to a microprocessor.
[0040] FIG. 1B illustrate exemplary view of IR sensor for remote access, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. IR sensor 110 may be used for remote access, which may be connected by mobile application. The apparatus 100 may be communicatively coupled with a mobile communication unit 112, such as smartphone, laptop, tablet and the like, which enables the entity/user to control the apparatus 100 remotely. The entity/user can perform control 100 by extending the sidewalls, initiate the rocking of apparatus and may start music for soothing the infant.
[0041] The embodiments of the present disclosure described above provide several advantages. One or more of the embodiments provide the apparatus 100 that facilitate the management of the infants in an efficient manner, ensure safety of the infant, and reduce the burden of parents. The apparatus 100 can entertain the infant and attend to various child care tasks in a convenient and timely manner. The apparatus 100 can enable the parent/guardian to actively monitor the infant from a remote location as and when desired.
[0042] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary flow diagram of a method for monitoring motion of a subject, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0043] Referring to FIG. 2, the method 200 can be implemented using a computing device, which can include one or more processors. The method 400 incudes at block 202, the computing device may receive, from first one or more sensors, the first set of signals pertaining to the motion of the subject. The first one or more sensors configured in a frame of the apparatus, the first one or more sensors configured to generate the first set of signals. The frame may be configured with a cushion adapted for holding the subject, and one or more walls can be configured on side portion of the frame.
[0044] At block 204, the computing device may process the first set of signals to extract a value for the motion of the subject. At block 206, based on the determination of the value for the motion of the subject, the processor is configured to adjust the one or more walls on the side portion of the frame at a predetermined position, the predetermined position determined as being required to protect the subject from injury.
[0045] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the apparatus 100 of the disclosure may be provided using some or all of the mentioned features and components without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. While various embodiments of the present disclosure have been illustrated and described herein, it will be clear that the disclosure is not limited to these embodiments only. Numerous modifications, changes, variations, substitutions, and equivalents will be apparent to those skilled in the art, without departing from the scope of the disclosure, as described in the claims.

ADVANTAGES OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0046] The present disclosure provides an apparatus that facilitate the management of the infants in an efficient manner.
[0047] The present disclosure provides an apparatus that ensure safety of the infant.
[0048] The present disclosure provides an apparatus reduce the burden of parents/supervisors.
[0049] The present disclosure provides an apparatus that can entertain the infant.
[0050] The present disclosure provides an apparatus that can attend to various child care tasks in a convenient and timely manner.
[0051] The present disclosure provides an apparatus that can enable the parent/guardian to actively monitor the infant from a remote location as and when desired.
[0052] The present disclosure provides an apparatus can be user-friendly and cost-effective.