Pacifier with downloadable voice and music and monitoring capabilities

Abstract

This device will be a nipple that will soothe a child while providing soft noise for the child as well as providing perhaps educational material at the request of the parent. The sound itself can be emitted through a speaker and can be done wirelessly through a variety of wireless means. Alternatively, a chip may also be used to store various sounds that can be changed at the request of the user either remotely or locally. Because the parent will want to know when the child falls asleep, the noise from the device will automatically shut off once the child has stopped sucking on the pacifier.

Claims

1. A pacifier with downloadable voice and music and monitoring capabilities, which is comprised of: a. a nipple; wherein the nipple is placed in the child's mouth; b. a shroud; wherein the shroud conforms to the shape of a child's mouth; c. power source; wherein the power source is rechargeable; d. detachable portion; wherein the detachable portion can be separated from the shroud and nipple portion; e. a controller; wherein the controller is placed in the detachable portion; f. memory storage; wherein a memory storage is provided in the detachable portion; wherein the memory storage contains a plurality of files; g. USB port; wherein a USB port is provided on the detachable portion; g. a speaker; wherein a speaker is provided; h. play selector button; i. volume control; j. a light.

2. The device as described in claim 1 wherein the memory device is a memory chip.

3. The device as described in claim 1 wherein a predetermined set of sounds can be accessed using a wireless means.

4. The device as described in claim 1 wherein the power source is a battery.

5. The device as described in claim 1 wherein the plurality of files contain audio files.

6. The device as described in claim 1 wherein the plurality of files contain music files.

7. The device as described in claim 1 wherein the plurality of files contain story files.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] FIG. 1 is an isometric view of the device.

[0012] FIG. 2 is a side view of the device.

[0013] FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the device showing the electronic components being removed from the pacifier portion of the device.

[0014] FIG. 4 is a front view of the device.

[0015] FIG. 5 is a back view of the pacifier.

NUMBERING DESCRIPTION

[0016] 1 Device [0017] 5 Speaker [0018] 10 Nipple [0019] 15 Shroud [0020] 20 USB Port [0021] 25 Volume Control [0022] 30 Play Selector

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0023] This device 1 is a pacifier, which is commonly used by parents soothe children, usually infants. As the child uses the pacifier the child perfects the sucking action that is necessary for the development of a child.

[0024] This device, however, allows the parents the added features of being able to teach the child language or music with the use of this pacifier.

[0025] This pacifier 1 has a nipple 10 that is inserted into the child's mouth and a shroud 15 that conforms to the general shape of a child's mouth. Often the pacifier will also have a handle that can be used to insert the pacifier into the child's mouth.

[0026] A detachable portion such as depicted in FIG. 3 allows the pieces of this device to be separated so that the portion of the pacifier with the nipple can be cleaned or disinfected by the parent without any risk of damaging the electronic components of the device.

[0027] In the detachable portion a controller is provided that will control all the electronic functions of the pacifier and enable the parent to download material onto the pacifier. This downloadable material can be as varied as desired by the parent. Possible examples may be prerecorded messages of love and affirmation by the parent, a parent reading a book, music for the child or a third party voicing a message.

[0028] Within the detachable portion will be a USB port 20 where the parent can download different types of material or recharge the power source that is contained in the detachable portion. Material can also be downloaded using wireless technology that is commonly used today. A speaker 5 will also be included in the detachable portion as well as a play selection button 25 and a volume control 25 such as depicted in FIG. 5.

[0029] Pacifiers are commonly misplaced and a chip to locate the pacifier will also be included as well as a small light (not depicted) to locate the device in a darkened area.

[0030] Additionally the parent can be alerted when the child stops using the pacifier when the sound of the pacifier stops after the child stops sucking after a predetermined amount of time.

[0031] When the parent wants to change the material that is downloaded this can be done using a remote control device or through the USB port. A chip or memory stick will be provided to store the plurality of files that will be used. This plurality of files will include audio files as well as music files, to name a few examples.

[0032] While the embodiments of the invention have been disclosed, certain modifications may be made by those skilled in the art to modify the invention without departing from the spirit of the invention.