Car seat child-aware alert system and application
View Patent ↗A system and application to alert parents or guardians to the solitary status of a dependent accidentally left within the confines of a vehicle is described. The system alerts individuals in the event that a dependent such as a child is left behind via the use of sensors configured to detect the presence of the dependent, and determine if he or she is alone. Upon recognizing that the dependent has been left alone, an alert is sent to the parent or guardian's wirelessly connected key fob and/or mobile device via a proprietary mobile application. Simultaneously, the system employs an active display sticker, configured to calm or entertain the dependent left within the vehicle until the alerted parent or guardian returns.
1. A child detection alert system apparatus for a car seat of a vehicle comprising:
at least one sensor, said at least one sensor disposed on the car seat of the vehicle;
an intelligent interactive information sticker, said intelligent information sticker configured to stick to the interior of a window of the vehicle and display lights and shapes, as well as to play sounds within the vehicle;
a battery;
a solar cell, said solar cell in communication with said battery;
a central controller, said central controller equipped with a CPU;
a Bluetooth radio;
an alarm;
a mobile device application, said mobile device application equipped with said alarm;
wherein said mobile device application is in communication with said central controller;
wherein said Bluetooth radio is configured to interface with said mobile device application;
wherein said at least one sensor is configured to detect proximity of a child within the car seat;
wherein said intelligent information sticker houses said battery, said solar cell, the indicator light, said Bluetooth radio, and said central controller; and
wherein said alarm is configured to alert the driver via a mobile device application of an occupant within the car seat after a specified time elapses.
2. The child detection alert system apparatus for a car seat of a vehicle of claim 1 , wherein said at least one sensor is configured to detect weight.
3. The child detection alert system apparatus for a car seat of a vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising an ignition sensor integrated into the ignition of the vehicle, in communication with said central controller, configured to detect the status of the ignition.
4. The child detection alert system apparatus for a car seat of a vehicle of claim 3 , further comprising a key fob;
wherein said key fob is in communication with said central controller; and
wherein said key fob is equipped with an audio/visual alert to make the guardian aware of the status of said sensors.
5. The child detection alert system for a car seat of a vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising:
an integrated dashboard control configured to enable and disable the at least one sensor at will; and
an indicator providing a status of the at least one sensor.
6. A child protection system for a car seat comprising:
a child detection mechanism, said child detection mechanism configured to detect the presence of a child in the car seat;
said child detection mechanism disposed within the child car seat;
a wireless transceiver;
a remote, said remote equipped with a receiver;
wherein said wireless transceiver is in communication with said receiver;
at least one speaker disposed within the remote, said at least one speaker configured to sound an alarm upon detecting the presence of a child after a specified duration of time;
an ignition sensor, said ignition sensor configured to detect the status of the ignition of a vehicle;
a central controller;
wherein said ignition sensor is interfaced with said child detection within the central controller;
a power supply;
at least one LED bulb disposed on said remote configured to illuminate when the alarm sounds; and
an intelligent information sticker configured to light up and play sounds for a child left in the car seat and to remain triggered until said alarm is deactivated in person.
7. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein said remote is integrated into a key fob.
8. The apparatus of claim 6 , further comprising:
a central controller;
wherein said central controller is equipped with a Bluetooth radio configured to interface with a mobile device;
wherein said central controller relays the alarm to the mobile device upon sounding the alarm.
9. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein said central controller is configured to be disposed on a window of the vehicle via at least one suction cup.
10. The apparatus of claim 6 , further comprising at least one solar panel;
wherein said at least one solar panel is disposed on said central controller;
wherein said at least one solar panel is oriented toward the window; and
wherein said at least one solar panel is in communication with said power source.