Claims:1. A cradle assembly comprising:
a bassinet adapted to hold an infant;
a frame assembly configured to provide support to the bassinet, said frame assembly comprising:
a first support assembly, a second support assembly, and a third support assembly, wherein the second support assembly and the third support assembly positioned parallel to each other, and the second support assembly and the third support assembly perpendicularly coupled to the first support assembly;
a first set of sensors configured to detect one or more parameters associated with the infant, and correspondingly generate a first set of signals;
one or more imaging units configured to capture one or more images and videos of the infant;
one or more microphones configured to receive sound parameters originated by the infant, and correspondingly generate a second set of signals;
at least one speaker configured to generate a set of audible signals, wherein the set of audible signals pertain to pre-recorded sound stored in a first dataset; and
a processing unit operatively coupled with the first set of sensors, the one or more imaging units, the one or more microphones, and the at least one speakers, wherein the processing unit comprises of one or more processors coupled with a memory, the memory storing instructions executable the one or more processors and configured to:
extract a third set of signals from the first set of signals, and a fourth set of signals from the second set of signals, wherein the third set of signals pertain to the one or more parameters associated with the infant and the fourth set of signals pertain to sound parameters of the infant;
compare the extracted one or more parameters with the first dataset comprising predefined limit ranges, and the extracted sound parameters with a second dataset comprising predefined limit ranges; and
generate a first set of warning signals when at least one of the extracted one or more parameters are beyond the predefined limit ranges;
generate a second set of warning signals when the extracted sound parameters are beyond the predetermined limit ranges;
wherein the first set of warning signals are transmitted to one or more mobile computing devices communicatively coupled to the processing unit, and the second set of warning signals facilitate actuation of one or more operations.
2. The cradle assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the bassinet comprising: a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion, such that the first portion and the third portion configured at a predefined inclination angle with respect to the second portion;
the second portion comprises a second set of sensors configured to detect one or more excretion parameters of the infant, and
wherein the third portion comprises a first end and a second end movably coupled to each other, wherein movement of the first end and the second end with respect to each other facilitates movement of the one or more body parts of the infant.
3. The cradle assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein a stroking device is configured at a predetermined position of the first support assembly for stroking the infant;
one or more rattles are configured at a predetermined position at the first support assembly, wherein the one or more rattles are configured to rotate in a circular motion;
and a swing unit is coupled to the frame assembly, wherein upon receiving the second set of warning signals, the swing unit actuates movement of the bassinet, wherein the movement comprises any or a combination of linear movement, up and down movement, and swinging movement.
4. The cradle assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more operations comprise stroking the infant, rotating the one or more rattles, and moving the bassinet.
5. The cradle assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first set of sensors comprises any or a combination of infrared sensor, thermocouple, thermometer, temperature sensor, sleep sensor, eye blink sensor, pupil detector, and eye tracker.
6. The cradle assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein an air purification unit is configured with the frame assembly for providing clean air to the infant;
and a protective cover is configured with the frame assembly for covering the bassinet to protect the infant from surrounding environment.
7. The cradle assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the processing unit is communicatively coupled to the one or more mobile computing devices, using a communication unit, to transmit and receive the one or more images and the one or more videos to and from the one or more mobile computing devices.
8. The cradle assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the frame assembly comprises a display unit operatively coupled with the processing unit, wherein the display unit comprises any or a combination of a projector and a screen, and configured to display images and videos received from a third dataset and the one or more mobile computing devices.
9. The cradle assembly as claimed in claim 2, wherein the second set of sensors comprises any or a combination of temperature sensor, thermocouple, humidity detector, and wet sensor.
10. The cradle assembly as claimed in claim 2, wherein one or more massage tools coupled to the first portion of the bassinet to provide back massage to the infant, wherein the one or massage tools comprises any or a combination of fingertip massager and massage roller; and an adjustable

holder configured to the bassinet to hold an object within a predetermined distance from the infant, wherein the object comprises a rattle and a bottle;
, Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure relates to cradle. More particularly, the present disclosure provides a smart cradle which has a provision for real time monitoring of an infant in the cradle and assist in soothing and pacifying the infant.

BACKGROUND
[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[0003] Infant care is a challenge to most of the working parents nowadays, especially in the urban areas. Infants need 24x7 attention which is not possible by the parents due to busy lifestyle and other work of the parent like household activities, official works and personal works. Therefore, parents have to depend upon caretakers/ creches, however due to unavailability of resources and safety issues, it is difficult for them to leave their baby for full time care with a stranger with no family member around. In today’s world, the safety of the infant is of utmost importance as many incidents are reported wherein caretakers themselves have caused injuries to infant. Many cases have been filed in police stations associated to creches, where infants are brutally beaten, slapped and abused. So it is of utmost importance for parents to have a real time access to the infant. Along with security feature, to ensure the overall wellbeing of the baby there is need of a healthcare facility which measures the baby's vital parameters, such as temperature, cough and the likes.
[0004] Nowadays a cradle has become one of the essential tools for infant care. The cradle provides a bed for an infant. It can hold the infant, and the bed inside the cradle can be rocked easily by pushing the bed with a minimum force. Normally, when the infant is asleep or is required to be placed at a safe place, a cradle is widely used. The infant cannot communicate on their own, and parents (hereinafter referred also as guardian or attendant or caretaker) may be busy with other priorities such as gardening or taking a shower or working in kitchen or working in study room, and hence may not be able to give the required attention to their baby placed in the cradle. Furthermore, if babies are not attended promptly they may lose patience and start crying or may also cause some harm to themselves. For example, if an infant urinates in the cradle and is left unattended, such ignorance may result in unnecessary infections and can be painful at early age. Therefore there is need of a solution that provides assistance in taking care of an infant, at least by promptly bringing such incidents to notice of attendants so that further appropriate actions may be taken.
[0005] Many efforts have been made in existing cradles to take care of the infant and provide required comfort in the cradle. Currently many cradles are available in the market to provide automatic rocking. However, these cradles are not able to monitor real-time activities of the infant and also it is difficult to make adjustments either to the infant or to the cradle giving a poor adaptability. For example, crying of infant is not recognized by the existing cradles, and the available cradles and a continuous manual intervention is required to take care of such situations. Furthermore, the existing infant cradles are not facilitating to communicate with parents or attendants automatically.
[0006] There is, therefore a need in the art to provide an efficient, effective, flexible, and a smart cradle, with automatic swinging ability, along with assisting the parents to receive the vital parameters and communicate with the infant, to ensure the overall wellbeing of the infant.

OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0007] Some of the objects of the present disclosure aimed to ameliorate one or more problems of the prior art or to at least provide a useful alternative are listed herein below.
[0008] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a cradle that facilitates swinging of the cradle, playing music, and rotating rattles automatically.
[0009] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide the cradle with various sensors that facilitates in detecting sound of an infant in the cradle and actuate various operations for soothing and pacifying the infant.
[0010] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide live video of the infant to infant’s parents.
[0011] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a cradle that senses wet and soiled condition of bed associated with the cradle and alert the parents.
[0012] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a cradle that facilitates holding of bottle close to the mouth of infant.
[0013] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a cradle that facilitates video call between the infant and their parents.
[0014] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a massager with the cradle to facilitate back massage to the infant that assist in digestion.
[0015] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a cradle that moves the legs of the infant back and forth to strengthen the leg muscles.

SUMMARY
[0016] The present disclosure relates to cradle. More particularly, the present disclosure provides a smart cradle which has a provision for real time monitoring of infant in the cradle and assist in soothing and pacifying the infant.
[0017] An aspect of the present disclosure pertains to the cradle assembly. The cradle assembly may include a bassinet adapted to hold an infant, a frame assembly configured to provide support to the bassinet, said frame assembly may include a first support assembly, a second support assembly, and a third support assembly, where the second support assembly and the third support assembly positioned parallel to each other, and the second support assembly and the third support assembly may be coupled perpendicularly to the first support assembly.
[0018] In an aspect, the cradle assembly may include a first set of sensors configured to detect one or more parameters associated with the infant, and correspondingly generate a first set of signals, one or more imaging units configured to capture one or more images and videos of the infant, one or more microphones configured to receive sound parameters originated by the infant, and correspondingly generate a second set of signals, and at least one speaker may be configured to generate a set of audible signals, where the set of audible signals pertain to pre-recorded sound stored in a first dataset.
[0019] In an aspect, a processing unit may be operatively coupled with the first set of sensors, the one or more imaging units, the one or more microphones, and the at least one speakers, where the processing unit may include one or more processors coupled with a memory, the memory storing instructions executable the one or more processors and configured to extract a third set of signals from the first set of signals, and a fourth set of signals from the second set of signals, wherein the third set of signals pertain to the one or more parameters associated with the infant, and the fourth set of signals pertain to sound parameters of the infant, compare the one or more parameters with the first dataset comprising predefined limit ranges, and the sound parameters with a second dataset comprising predefined limit ranges, and generate a first set of warning signals, when at least one of the extracted one or more parameters are beyond the predefined limit ranges, and generate a second set of warning signals, when the extracted sound parameters are beyond the predetermined limit range, where the first set of warning signals are transmitted to one or more mobile computing devices communicatively coupled to the processing unit, and the second set of warning signals facilitate actuation of one or more operations.
[0020] In an aspect, the bassinet may include a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion, such that the first portion and the third portion configured at a predefined inclination angle with respect to the second portion. The second portion may include a second set of sensors configured to detect one or more excretion parameters of the infant, and where the third portion may include a first end and a second end movably coupled to each other, where movement of the first end and the second end with respect to each other facilitates movement of the one or more body parts of the infant.
[0021] In an aspect, a stroking device may be configured at a predetermined position of the first support assembly for stroking the infant. One or more rattles may be configured at a predetermined position at the first support assembly, where the one or more rattles are configured to rotate in a circular motion. A swing unit may be coupled to the frame assembly, where upon receiving the second set of warning signals, the swing unit may actuates movement of the bassinet, where the movement may include any or a combination of linear movement, up and down movement and swinging movement.
[0022] In an aspect, the one or more operations may include stroking the infant, rotating the one or more rattles, and moving the bassinet.
[0023] In an aspect, the first set of sensors may include any or a combination of infrared sensor, thermocouple, thermometer, temperature sensor, sleep sensor, eye blink sensor, pupil detector, and eye tracker.
[0024] In an aspect, an air purification unit may be configured with the frame assembly for providing clean air to the infant. In an aspect, a protective cover may be configured to the frame assembly for covering the bassinet to protect the infant from surrounding environment.
[0025] In an aspect, the processing unit may be communicatively coupled to the one or more mobile computing, using a communication unit, to transmit and receive the one or more images and the one or more videos to and from the one or more mobile computing devices.
[0026] In an aspect, the frame assembly may include a display unit operatively coupled with the processing unit, where the display unit may include any or a combination of a projector and a screen, and may be configured to display images and videos received from a third dataset and the one or more mobile computing devices.
[0027] In an aspect, the set of sensors may include any or a combination of temperature sensor, thermocouple, humidity detector, and wet sensor.
[0028] In an aspect, one or more massage tools may be coupled to the first portion of the bassinet to provide back massage to the infant, where the one or massage tools may comprises any or a combination of fingertip massager and massage roller; and an adjustable holder may be configured to the bassinet to hold an object within a predetermined position to the infant, where the object may comprises a rattle and a bottle;
[0029] 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.
[0030] Within the scope of this application it is expressly envisaged that the various aspects, embodiments, examples and alternatives set out in the preceding paragraphs, in the claims and/or in the following description and drawings, and in particular the individual features thereof, may be taken independently or in any combination. Features described in connection with one embodiment are applicable to all embodiments, unless such features are incompatible.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS
[0031] 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. The diagrams are for illustration only, which thus is not a limitation of the present disclosure.
[0032] FIG. 1A-F illustrates structural diagrams of components associated with the proposed cradle assembly having a frame and a bassinet, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0033] FIG. 2 as illustrates block diagram of the proposed cradle assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, to elaborate it’s working.
[0034] FIG. 3 illustrates exemplary functional components of the processing unit of the proposed cradle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0035] FIG. 4A-F illustrates exemplary views of the proposed bassinet, adapted to hold the infant, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0036] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present invention. It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that embodiments of the present invention may be practiced without some of these specific details.
[0037] Embodiments of the present invention include various steps, which will be described below. The steps may be performed by hardware components or may be embodied in machine-executable instructions, which may be used to cause a general-purpose or special-purpose processor programmed with the instructions to perform the steps. Alternatively, steps may be performed by a combination of hardware, software, firmware and/or by human operators.
[0038] 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. 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.
[0039] While embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described, it will be clear that the invention 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 spirit and scope of the invention, as described in the claim.
[0040] The present disclosure relates to the cradle. More particularly, the present disclosure provides a smart cradle which has a provision for real time monitoring of the infant in the cradle and assist in soothing and pacifying the infant.
[0041] As illustrated in FIG. 1A, the proposed cradle assembly 100 can include a bassinet 102 adapted to hold an infant and a frame assembly 104 can be configured to provide support to the bassinet 102. The frame assembly 104 can include a first support assembly 104-a (also referred to as top panel 104-a, herein), a second support assembly 104-b (also referred to as head side panel 104-b, herein), and a third support assembly 104-c (also referred to as foot side panel 104-c, herein). The second support assembly 104-b and the third support assembly 104-c can be positioned parallel to each other, and the second support assembly 104-b and the third support assembly 104-c can be perpendicularly coupled to the first support assembly 104-a.
[0042] In an embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 1B the first support assembly 104-a can include a first set of sensors 106, at least one imaging unit 108 (also referred to as imaging unit 108, hereinafter), a stroking device 112 (also referred to as a hand like patter 112, herein), and one or more rattles 114 (also referred to as rattles 114, herein). The first set of sensors 106 (collectively referred to as sensors 106, and individually referred to as sensor 106, hereinafter) can be configured to detect one or more parameters associated with the infant, and the one or more parameters can pertain to temperature of infant, sleeping of infant, and awakening of infant, and the likes. The imaging unit 108 can be configured to capture one or more images and videos of the infant, the stroking device 112 can be configured at a predetermined position at the first support assembly 104-a for stroking the infant, the one or more rattles 114 (collectively referred to as rattles 114, and individually referred to as rattle 114, hereinafter) configured at a predetermined position at the first support assembly. The one or more rattles 114 can be configured to rotate in a circular motion, and a swing unit 116, can be configured to the frame assembly 104, to actuate movement of the bassinet, and the movement can include any or a combination of linear movement, up and down movement, and swinging movement and the likes. In another embodiment, a locking means can be configured at first end and second end of the first support assembly 104-a, to engage the first end of the first support assembly 104-a with the second support assembly 104-b, and engage the second end of the first support assembly 104-a with the third support assembly 104-c. In another embodiment, the locking means can include, but not limited to the likes, hook, bolt, clip, and fastener.
[0043] In an embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 1C, the second support assembly 104-b can include a device 126, a display unit 120, one or more microphones 110 (collectively referred to as microphones 110, and individually referred to as microphone 110, hereinafter), and at least one speaker 118. The device 126 can be configured to establish communication with one or more mobile computing devices associated with an entity, and the entity can be parents, caretakers and the likes. In another embodiment, the devices can include a variety of computing devices, including but not limited to, a laptop computer, a desktop computer, a notebook, a portable computer, a personal digital assistant, a handheld device, a smart phone and a mobile device. In yet another embodiment, the one or more mobile computing devices associated with the entity can be any or a combination of a laptop computer, a desktop computer, a notebook, a portable computer, a personal digital assistant, a handheld device, a smart phone, a mobile device, and the likes. In an exemplary embodiment, the device 126 can be a smart phone which can connect a video call with the smart phone of the parents, when the infant cries.
[0044] In an embodiment, the display unit 120 can include a projector unit 120-a and a screen 120-b, and the projector unit 120-a can be operatively coupled to the device 126 to facilitate the communication with the entity.
[0045] In an embodiment, the microphone 110 can be configured to receive sound parameters, where the sound parameters pertain to sound originated by the infant. The sound can be crying sound, laughing sound, distress sound, and the likes. In another embodiment, the at least one speaker 118 can be configured to generate a set of audible signals, and the set of audible signals can include pre-recorded sounds. The sounds can pertain to sound of nature, birds chirping, a set of lullabies, a set of songs, parent’s voice recording, entertainment audio, hypnotic music, and the likes.
[0046] In an embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 1D, the third support assembly 104-c can include an air purification unit 128, where the air purification unit 128 can be configured for providing clean air to the infant. In another embodiment, the frame assembly 104 can include a protective cover 130, and the protective cover 130 can be configured for covering the bassinet 102 to protect the infant from surrounding environment. In an exemplary embodiment, the protective cover 130 can be made of polyester and the likes, and can provide mesh veil over the bassinet 102 to protect the infant from the mosquito, insect and the like.
[0047] In an embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 1E, one or more buttons can be configured to the first support assembly 104-a to control the one or more operations manually by the entity. In another embodiment, the one or more buttons 122 (also referred as buttons 122, herein) can be operatively coupled to the processing unit 206 to actuate the one or more operations. In an exemplary embodiment, the one or more operations can include stroking the infant, rotating the one or more rattles, moving the bassinet, covering the bassinet 102 with the protective cover 130, connect the call with the infant’s parents, and the likes.
[0048] In an embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 1F, a motor 124 can be configured to the first support assembly 104-a, which can assist in rocking the bassinet 102. In an exemplary embodiment, the motor can be a stepper motor, a gear motor and the likes. Upon receiving the signals from the processing unit 206 the motor can be turned on automatically to swing the bassinet for a predefined time, the predefined time can be 10 minutes, 15 minutes, or until the crying sound is detected.
[0049] FIG. 2 as illustrates block diagram of the proposed cradle assembly 100, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, to elaborate working of the cradle
[0050] In an illustrative embodiment, the frame assembly 104 can include the first set of sensors 106, where the first set of sensors 106 can be positioned at the first support, and configured to detect the one or more parameters associated with the infant in the bassinet 102, and correspondingly generate a first set of signals. The one or more parameters can pertain to temperature of infant, sleeping of infant, and awakening of infant, but not limited to the likes. In an illustrative embodiment, the one or more sensors 106 can include, but are not limited to, infrared sensor, thermocouple, thermometer, temperature sensor, sleep sensor, eye blink sensor, pupil detector, and eye tracker. In an exemplary embodiment, the temperature sensor can detect body temperature of the infant and the eye tracker can detect the eyelids of the infant are open or closed at a time instant, and converts the collected parameters in electric form as a first set of signals, where the first set of signals can be transmitted to the processing unit 206. In another exemplary embodiment, the eye tracker can detect and/or keep count of the number of times the infant closes/opens his/her eyes within a given time period, such as within one minute.
[0051] In an illustrative embodiment, the frame assembly 104 can include the imaging unit 108, where the imaging unit 108 can capture the images of the infant, and can record the videos of the infant. The captured images and recorded videos can be transmitted to the one or more mobile computing devices associated with the entity. In another illustrative embodiment, the imaging unit 108 can be a digital camera, a video camera and the likes.
[0052] In an illustrative embodiment, the frame assembly 104 can include the microphones 110. The microphones 110 can be configured for real-time monitoring of the infant’s sound, and can correspondingly generate a second set of signals. In an exemplary embodiment, the sound can be crying sound, laughing sound, distress sound and the likes.
[0053] In an illustrative embodiment, the frame assembly 104 can include the stroking device 112 for stroking the infant. In an exemplary embodiment, when the infant cries, the stroking device 112 can pat the infant, which facilitates in keeping the infant calm and by repeating pats the infant fall asleep easily.
[0054] In an illustrative embodiment, the frame assembly can include rattles 114, for distracting the infant. In an exemplary embodiment, when the infant cries, rattles 114 rotate and move, which entertain and distract the infant.
[0055] In an illustrative embodiment, the frame assembly 104 can include the speakers 118. The speakers 118 can be configured to generate the set of audible signals, and the set of audible signals can include the pre-recorded sounds. In an exemplary embodiment, the sounds can pertain to the sound of nature, birds chirping, a set of lullabies, a set of songs, parent’s voice recording, entertainment audio, hypnotic music, and the likes.
[0056] In an illustrative embodiment, the frame assembly 104 can include the display unit 120. The display unit 120 can be configured to display pre-recorded videos and images on the screen 120-b.
[0057] In an illustrative embodiment, the frame assembly 104 can include the device 126 for establishing communication with the one or more mobile computing device associated with the entity. In another exemplary embodiment, the video call can be connected through the smart phone 126 attached to the cradle 100 with the parent’s smart phone. In an illustrative embodiment, the processing unit 206 can be operatively coupled with the first set of sensors 106, the one or more imaging units 108, the one or more microphones 110, and the at least one speakers 118.
[0058] In an embodiment, the processing unit 206 can be configured to receive the first set of signals from the first set of sensors 106, and extract a third set of signals from the first set of signals. The third set of signals can pertain to any or a combination of the temperature of infant, sleeping of infant, and awakening of infant but not limited to the likes. In another embodiment, the processing unit 206 can transmit the third set of signals to the one or mobile computing devices associated with the entity.
[0059] In an embodiment, the first set of sensors 106 can include, but are not limited to, infrared sensor, thermocouple, thermometer, temperature sensor, sleep sensor, eye blink sensor, pupil detector, and eye tracker. . In an exemplary embodiment, the temperature sensor can detect body temperature of the infant and the eye tracker can detect the eyelids of the infant are open or closed at a time instant, and converts the collected parameters in electric form as a first set of signals, where the first set of signals can be transmitted to the processing unit 206. In another exemplary embodiment, the eye tracker can detect and/or keep count of the number of times the infant closes/opens his/her eyes within a given time period, such as within one minute.
[0060] In an embodiment, the processing unit 206 can be configured to receive the first set of signals, the second set of signals, and the images and videos from the first set of sensors 106, the one or more imaging units 108, and the one or more microphones 110 respectively. In an illustrative embodiment, the processing unit 206 can be microprocessor, microcontroller, Arduino Uno, ATmega 328, and other similar processing unit 206. In yet another illustrative embodiment, the processing unit 206 can be configured to convert the first set of signals, the second set of signals, and the images and videos from electric form to machine readable or binary form.
[0061] In an embodiment, the processing unit 206 can be configured to extract a third set of signals, a fourth set of signals, from the first set of signals, the second set of signals, respectively. The third set of signals can pertain to any or a combination of the temperature of infant, sleeping of the infant, and awakening of the infant. In another embodiment, the processing unit 206 can be configured to compare the temperature and eye parameters with first dataset, where the dataset can include predefined limit ranges. In yet another embodiment, the processing unit 206 can be configured to generate a first set of warning signals, when at least one of the temperature and eye parameters are beyond the predefined limit ranges.
[0062] In an embodiment, the images and videos can pertain to real time images and the videos of the infant. In another embodiment, the processing unit 206 can be configured to transmit the real time images and videos to the one or more mobile computing devices associated with the entity, where the entity can be a parent, caretakers, caregivers and the likes.
[0063] In an embodiment, the fourth set of signals can pertain to the sound parameters, where the sound can be crying sound, laughing sound, distress sound and the likes. In another embodiment, the processing unit 206 can be configured to compare the sound parameters with second dataset, where the dataset can include predefined limit ranges. In yet another embodiment, the processing unit 206 can be configured to generate a second set of warning signals, when at least one of sound parameters are beyond the predefined limit ranges, and upon receiving the second set of warning signals can facilitate actuation of one or more operations.
[0064] In an embodiment, the cradle assembly 100 comprises a power source configured to supply electric power to the first set of sensors 106, the second set of sensors 404, the imaging unit 108, the one or more microphones 110, the speakers 118, the motor 124, and the processing unit 206.The power source can include any or a combination of rechargeable battery, lithium (Li) ion cell, rechargeable cells, solar cell, solar battery, electrochemical cells, storage battery, and secondary cell.
[0065] FIG. 3 illustrates exemplary functional components of the processing unit of the proposed cradle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0066] As illustrated in an embodiment, the processing unit 206 can include one or more processor(s) 302. The one or more processor(s) 302 can be implemented as one or more microprocessors, microcomputers, microcontrollers, digital signal processors, central processing units, logic circuitries, and/or any devices that manipulate data based on operational instructions. Among other capabilities, the one or more processor(s) 302 are configured to fetch and execute computer-readable instructions stored in a memory 304 of the processing unit 206. The memory 304 can store one or more computer-readable instructions or routines, which may be fetched and executed to create or share the data units over a network service. The memory 304 can include any non-transitory storage device including, for example, volatile memory such as RAM, or non-volatile memory such as EPROM, flash memory, and the like.
[0067] In an embodiment, the processing unit 206 can also include an interface(s) 306. The interface(s) 306 may include 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) 306 may facilitate communication of the processing unit 206 with various devices coupled to the processing unit 206. The interface(s) 306 may also provide a communication pathway for one or more components of processing unit 206. Examples of such components include, but are not limited to, processing engine(s) 308 and database 310.
[0068] In an embodiment, the processing engine(s) 308 can be implemented as a combination of hardware and programming (for example, programmable instructions) to implement one or more functionalities of the processing engine(s) 308. 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) 308 may be processor executable instructions stored on a non-transitory machine-readable storage medium and the hardware for the processing engine(s) 308 may include 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) 308. In such examples, the processing unit 206 can include 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 processing unit 206 and the processing resource. In other examples, the processing engine(s) 308 may be implemented by electronic circuitry. The database 310 can include data that is either stored or generated as a result of functionalities implemented by any of the components of the processing engine(s) 308.
[0069] In an embodiment, the processing engine(s) 308 can include an extraction unit 312, a comparison unit 314, a signal generation unit 316, and other unit (s) 318. The other unit(s) 318 can implement functionalities that supplement applications or functions performed by the cradle assembly 100 or the processing engine(s) 308.
[0070] The database 310 can include data that is either stored or generated as a result of functionalities implemented by any of the components of the processing engine(s) 308.
[0071] It would be appreciated that units being described are only exemplary units and any other unit or sub-unit may be included as part of the cradle assembly 100. These units too may be merged or divided into super- units or sub-units as may be configured.
[0072] In an illustrative embodiment, the extraction unit 312 can be configured to receive the first set of signals and the second set of signals from the first set of sensors 106 and the microphones 110 respectively in form of electrical signals. The extraction unit 312 can be configured to extract the third set of signals from the first set of signals and the fourth set of signals from the second set of signals, respectively, in machine readable form or binary form. In another illustrative embodiment, the extraction unit 312 can transmit the extracted third set of signals and the extracted fourth set of signals in machine readable form to the comparison unit 314.
[0073] In an illustrative embodiment, the extraction unit 312 can be configured to extract the temperature and eye parameters associated with the infant from the first set of signals, where the first set of signals can be generated by the first set of sensors 106. In another illustrative embodiment, the extraction unit 312 can be configured to extract the sound parameters associated with the infant from the second set of signals, where the second set of signals can be generated by the microphones 110. In yet another illustrative embodiment, the extraction unit 312 can transmit the extracted third set of signals and the extracted fourth set of signals in machine readable form to the comparison unit 314.
[0074] In an illustrative embodiment, the comparison unit 314 can be configured to receive the extracted temperature and eye parameters from the extraction unit 312 in machine readable form. The comparison unit 314 can facilitate in comparing of the extracted temperature parameters and eye parameters with the first dataset, where the first data set can pertain to predefined limit ranges. The predefined limit ranges can include threshold values pertaining to the temperature parameters and eye parameters associated with the infant. The comparison unit 314 can compare the extracted temperature parameters and can facilitate in finding whether the extracted temperature parameters has reached the predefined limit ranges, where the threshold value for temperature can include limit range of thirty-seven degrees centigrade. In another illustrative embodiment, the comparison unit 314 can compare the extracted eye parameters, such as blinking of the eyelids and can facilitate in finding whether the extracted eye parameters have reached the predefined limit ranges, where the threshold value for zero eye blink in a minute. In an exemplary embodiment, the infant blinks approximately 1-5 times per minute, but when the infant sleep, number of eye blinks in a minutes are zero. In an illustrative embodiment, the comparison unit 314 can be configured to receive the extracted sound parameters from the extraction unit 312 in machine readable form. The comparison unit 314 can facilitate in comparing the extracted sound parameters with the second dataset, where the second data set can pertain to predefined limit ranges. The predefined limit ranges can include threshold values pertaining to the sound parameters associated with the infant. The comparison unit 314 can compare the extracted sound parameters, and can facilitate in finding whether the threshold value for sound can include limit range of 50 decibel.
[0075] In an illustrative embodiment, the comparison unit 314 can receive the extracted temperature parameters, eye parameters, and the sound parameters in machine readable form. The comparison unit 314 can facilitate in comparing the received extracted temperature parameters, eye parameters, and the sound parameters in machine readable form with help of a comparator. The comparator can enable comparing the extracted temperature parameters, eye parameters, and the sound parameters with the predefined limit ranges. The comparator can include an analogue comparator or a digital comparator. The digital comparators can compare the extracted temperature parameters, eye parameters, and the sound parameters with the predefined limit ranges. The digital comparators can facilitate comparison with help of logic gates such as AND, NOT or NOR gates. The digital comparator can be configured to accept the temperature parameters, eye parameters, and the sound parameters, in the machine readable form. Further three conditions can be applicable for the comparison of the extracted temperature parameters, eye parameters, and the sound parameters with the predefined limit ranges.
[0076] In an illustrative embodiment, the three conditions associated with the digital comparator can include a first condition, which can prevail when the extracted temperature parameters, eye parameters, and the sound parameters are found equal to the predefined limit ranges, a second condition can prevail when the extracted temperature parameters, eye parameters, and the sound parameters are found beyond the predefined limit ranges, and the third condition can prevail when the extracted temperature parameters, eye parameters, and the sound parameters are found less than the predefined limit ranges. The digital comparator can compare and transmit the compared temperature parameters, eye parameters, and the sound parameters to the signal generation unit 316.
[0077] In an embodiment, the signal generation unit 316 can be configured to receive the compared temperature parameters, eye parameters, and the sound parameters, in machine readable form. The signal generation unit 316 can be configured to generate a first set of warning signals when at least one of the compared temperature parameters and the eye parameters are found beyond the predefined limit ranges. In an illustrative embodiment, the signal generation unit 316 can be configured to generate the first set of warning signals, when the compared temperature parameters are found beyond the threshold value, where the threshold value can include the limit range of thirty-seven degrees centigrade. When the temperature parameter associated with the entity is found beyond thirty-seven degrees centigrade by the comparison unit 314, the signal generation unit 316 can be configured to generate the first set of warning signals and transmit the first set of warning signals to the one or more mobile computing devices associated with the entity.
[0078] In an illustrative embodiment, the signal generation unit 316 can be configured to generate a first set of warning signals when at least one of the eye parameters are found beyond the predefined limit ranges. In an illustrative embodiment, the signal generation unit 316 can be configured to generate the first set of warning signals, when the compared eye parameters are found beyond the threshold value, where the threshold value can include the limit range of zero eye blinks per minute. When the eye parameter associated with the entity is found beyond zero eye blinks per minute by the comparison unit 314, the signal generation unit 316 can be configured to generate the first set of warning signals and transmit the first set of warning signals to the one or more mobile computing devices associated with the entity. In an exemplary embodiment, when the infant wake up, open eyes of infant are detected, the parents can be alerted by transmitting signals to the one or more mobile computing devices associated with the entity.
[0079] In an exemplary embodiment, when the temperature is more than 37 degree centigrade, the parents can be alerted by transmitting a text message, alert message and the likes, which can enable the parents to attend the infant accordingly. In another exemplary embodiment, when the infant sleeps in the cradle, and suddenly wake up, the parents can be alerted by transmitting a text message, alert message and the likes, which enables the parents to attend the infant accordingly.
[0080] In an illustrative embodiment, the signal generation unit 316 can be configured to generate a second set of warning signals when at least one of the sound parameter is found beyond the predefined limit ranges. In another illustrative embodiment, the signal generation unit 316 can be configured to generate the second set of warning signals, when the compared sound parameters are found beyond the threshold value, where the threshold value can include the limit range of 50 decibel. When the sound parameter associated with the entity is found beyond 50 decibel by the comparison unit 314, the signal generation unit 316 can be configured to generate the second set of warning signals and transmit the second set of warning signals to one or more devices associated with the cradle which facilitates actuation of one or more operations.
[0081] In an embodiment, the second set of warning signals actuate the stroking device 112 which facilities the shaking of the stroking device 112. In an exemplary embodiment, when the infant cries the stroking device 112 pats the infant, which facilitates in keeping the infant calm, and by repeating pats the infant fall asleep easily. In another exemplary embodiment, the stroking device 112 can be operated for as long as necessary until the infant has stopped crying or fallen asleep.
[0082] In an embodiment, the second set of warning signals actuates the one or more rattles 114 which facilities rattles 114 to rotate in a circular motion. In an exemplary embodiment, when the infant cries, rattles 114 rotate and move, which entertain and distract the infant. In another exemplary embodiment, the rattles 114 can be operated for as long as necessary until the infant has stopped crying or fallen asleep.
[0083] In an embodiment, the second set of warning signals actuates the swing unit 116 which facilitates moving the bassinet 102, where the movement can include any or a combination of linear movement, up and down movement and swinging movement. In another embodiment, the motor 124 facilitates in rocking the bassinet 102. In yet another exemplary embodiment, the swing unit 116 can be operated for as long as necessary until the infant has stopped crying or fallen asleep.
[0084] In an embodiment, the second set of warning signals can actuate the speaker 118. The speaker can generate the set of audible signals, where the audible signals pertain to pre-recorded sound stored in a first dataset. In another embodiment, the pre-recorder sound can include sound of nature, birds chirping, a set of lullabies, a set of music, parent’s voice recording (for example mother’s cooing sound), entertainment audio, hypnotic music, and the likes. In an exemplary embodiment, the parent’s voice can be recorded by the one or more mobile computing devices and can be stored in second data set, by connecting the one or more mobile computing devices with a communication unit.
[0085] In an embodiment, the second set of warning signals actuates the device 126 to establish communication with the one of the one or more mobile computing devices associated with the parents, caretakers, caregivers, and the likes. In another embodiment, the display unit 120 can include the projector unit 120-a and the screen 120-b, where the projector unit 120-a can be operatively coupled to the mobile computing device 126, and facilitates communication with the entity. In yet another illustrative embodiment, the communication module can include any or a combination of Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) module , Bluetooth module, Li-Fi module, global system for mobile communication (GSM) module, optical fiber, Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), ZigBee module, and the likes. In an exemplary embodiment, when the infant’s crying sound is detected, and sound pitch is very high, the video call can be connected by the device 126 to the smart phone of the parents, where parents can communicate with the infant, and the infant can see their parents on the screen 120-b.
[0086] In an embodiment, plurality of images and videos can be pre-stored in third dataset, and can be displayed on the screen 102-b, where pre-stored images and videos can include parent’s video, kid’s song, cartoons and the likes. In an exemplary embodiment, when the device 126 is unable to establish the call with the parents, or the parents are unable to take call, the pre-stored images and videos can be displayed on the screen 102-b.
[0087] As illustrated in FIG. 4A- 4F, the bassinet 102 can include a first portion 102-a, a second portion 102-b, and a third portion 102-c, where the first portion 102-a and the third portion 102-c can be configured at a predefined inclination angle with respect to the second portion 102-b. In another illustrative embodiment, the second portion 102-b can include a second set of sensors 404 to detect excretion parameters of the infant, where the set of sensors can include, but not limited to temperature sensor, a thermocouple, a humidity detector, and wet sensor. In an exemplary embodiment, the excretion parameters can include moisture, dirt, and the likes. In yet another illustrative embodiment, the third portion 102-c can include a first end and a second end movably coupled to each other, the movement of the first end and the second end with respect to each other facilitates movement of the one or more body parts of the infant. In an exemplary embodiment, by moving the first end and the second end of the third portion 102-c, legs of the infant can perform exercise automatically.
[0088] In an illustrative embodiment, the first portion 102-a can include at least one strap 402-a (also referred to as belt 402-a, herein), and the strap 402-a enables in tying up the infant with the bassinet. In another illustrative embodiment, the first portion 102-a can be inclined at a pre-defined angle to feed the infant by actuating at least one of the one or more buttons 122. In an exemplary embodiment, the pre-defined angle can be in between from the 0 to 70 degrees, and the angle can be controlled by the entity using the at least one of the one or more buttons 122.
[0089] In an illustrative embodiment, the one or more massage tools 403 can be configured to the first portion 102-a of the bassinet 102, where the one or more massage tools 403 can provide back massage to the infant which can further assist in digestion. In an exemplary embodiment, the one or more massage tools 403 can include a fingertip massager, massage roller, massage sticks, massage balls, and the likes.
[0090] In an embodiment, the second portion 102-b can include a second set of sensors 404 configured to detect the excretion parameters associated with the infant and correspondingly generate a fifth set of signals. In an exemplary embodiment, the excretion parameters can include moisture, dirt, and the likes. In another embodiment, the second set of sensors 404 can be operatively coupled with a processing unit 206, where the processing unit 206 can be configured to receive the fifth set of signals, and extracts a sixth set of signals from the fifth set of signals, where the fifth set of signals pertain to the excretion parameters of the infant, and generate a third set of warning signals accordingly. In yet another embodiment, the third set of warning signals can be transmitted to the one or more computing devices associated with the entity. In an exemplary embodiment, the excretion parameters can include moisture, dirt, and the likes. In an exemplary embodiment, the second set of sensors 404 can include any or a combination of temperature sensor, thermocouple, humidity detector, wet sensor, moisture sensor, gas sensor, and the likes. In another exemplary embodiment, when the infant discharges urine or faeces in the bassinet 102, the wet sensor can detect the moisture in the bassinet 102, and can transmit a text message to the smart phone associated with the parents, and parents can perform required action accordingly.
[0091] In an illustrative embodiment, the third portion of the bassinet 102 can include the first end 102-c and the second end 102-d, where the at least one strap 402-b can be attached to the first end, and the at least second strap 402-c can be attached to the second end, which enables in tying up the legs of the infant independently. In another illustrative embodiment, the first end and the second end can be movably coupled to each other, and the movement of the first end and the second end with respect to each other facilitates movement of the one or more body parts of the infant.
[0092] In an exemplary embodiment, the first part and the second part of the third portion can be inclined at a pre-defined angle to exercise the legs of the infant. In an exemplary embodiment, the first end 102-c and second end 102-d can be moved up and down (such as bicycle riding) for a pre-set amount of time, where the first end and the second send can be moved together, and also can be moved one at a time. In another exemplary embodiment, the pre-defined angle can be in between form the 0 to 70 degrees, and the angle can be controlled by the entity using the buttons 122. In yet another exemplary embodiment, the pre-set amount of time can be 30 second, 1 minute, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, and the likes. In yet another embodiment, the exercise of legs can assist in releasing the air trapped in stomach of the infant’s and also strengthening the muscles of the legs.
[0093] In an exemplary embodiment, a mattress can be disposed horizontally on the bassinet, which can provide cushioned effect to the infant. The mattress is designed such that it can be inclined with respect to each portion of the bassinet 102. The mattress can be made of foam, cotton and the likes, which provides comfort to the infant.
[0094] In an illustrative embodiment, an adjustable holder 405 (also referred to as attachable bottle holder 405) can be configured to the bassinet 104 to hold an object in the close proximity to the infant, where the object can include, but not limited, a rattle, and a bottle. In an exemplary embodiment, the holder 405 is flexible and can be moved in any direction easily to position the bottle closer to the infant’s mouth. In another exemplary embodiment, the bottle holder can be formed by any or a combination of plastic, aluminium, fibreglass, and flexible materials.
[0095] In an illustrative embodiment, one or more operations can be controlled using a remote control 406, and the remote control 406 can include plurality of buttons to control the cradle assembly, where the plurality of buttons can be operatively coupled to the processing unit 206 to actuate the one or more operations. In an exemplary embodiment, the one or more operations can include stroking the infant, rotating the one or more rattles, moving the bassinet, covering the bassinet 102 with the protective cover 130, connect the call with the infant’s parents, and the likes.
[0096] In an exemplary embodiment, said operations can be performed by actuating the one or more buttons 122. In another exemplary embodiment, said operations can be performed manually. In yet another exemplary embodiment, said operations can be controlled by the one or more mobile computing devices, and can also be controlled by the remote control unit 406.
[0097] It should be apparent to those skilled in the art that many more modifications besides those already described are possible without departing from the inventive concepts herein. The inventive subject matter, therefore, is not to be restricted except in the spirit of the appended claims. Moreover, in interpreting both the specification and the claims, 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.
[0098] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention 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 invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.

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[0099] The present disclosure provides a cradle that facilitates swinging of the cradle, playing music, and rotating rattles automatically.
[00100] The present disclosure provides the cradle with various sensors that facilitates in detecting sound of an infant in the cradle and actuate various operations for soothing and pacifying the infant.
[00101] The present disclosure provides a camera to provide live video of the infant’s parents.
[00102] The present disclosure provides a cradle that sense wet and soiled condition of the bassinet and alert the parents.
[00103] The present disclosure provides a cradle that facilitates holding of bottle close to the mouth of infant.
[00104] The present disclosure provides a cradle that facilitates video call between the infant and their parents.
[00105] The present disclosure provides a massager with the cradle to facilitate back massage to the infant that assist in digestion.
[00106] The present disclosure provides a cradle that moves the legs of the infant back and forth to strengthen the leg muscles.