Systems and Methods for 2-D and 3-D Soft Products Having Heartbeat Sound Emission

Abstract

A 2-D or 3-D soft product including sound and/or vibration emitter(s) having activation sensors distributed at a multiplicity of points throughout the product, wherein the emitter(s) provide outputs of a mother's heartbeat that are detectable by a child contacting and/or using the product.

1 . A 2-D soft product for calming a child or animal comprising:
 a substantially 2-D form having a soft outer surface and an interior cavity, further comprising sound and/or vibration emitter(s) having activation sensors distributed and positioned at a multiplicity of points throughout the 3-D form in proximity to the outer surface, wherein the emitter(s) provide outputs of a mother's heartbeat that are detectable by a user contacting the product.   
   
   
       2 . The 2-D soft product of  claim 1 , wherein the emitter(s) are activated when the sensors detect a contact from the user. 
   
   
       3 . The 2-D soft product of  claim 2 , wherein the contact is an applied pressure. 
   
   
       4 . The 2-D soft product of  claim 2 , wherein the contact is an impact. 
   
   
       5 . The 2-D soft product of  claim 1 , wherein the substantially 2-D form is a blanket. 
   
   
       6 . The 2-D soft product of  claim 1 , wherein the sound level is audible within a range of between about 5 and about 20 dB. 
   
   
       7 . A 3-D soft product for calming a child or animal comprising:
 a 3-D form having a soft outer surface and an interior cavity, further comprising sound and/or vibration emitter(s) having activation sensors distributed and positioned at a multiplicity of points throughout the 3-D form in proximity to the outer surface, wherein the emitter(s) provide outputs of a mother's heartbeat that are detectable by a user contacting the product.   
   
   
       8 . The 3-D soft product of  claim 7 , wherein the emitter(s) are activated when the sensors detect a contact from the user. 
   
   
       9 . The 3-D soft product of  claim 8 , wherein the contact is an applied pressure. 
   
   
       10 . The 3-D soft product of  claim 8 , wherein the contact is an impact. 
   
   
       11 . The 3-D soft product of  claim 7 , wherein the form is a shaped support device. 
   
   
       12 . The 3-D soft product of  claim 11 , wherein the shaped support device is selected from a C-shaped form, a ring-shaped form, a triangular form, a rectangular form, a polygonal form, a spherical form, a random-shaped form, and combinations thereof. 
   
   
       13 . The 3-D soft product of  claim 7 , wherein the 3-D form is a stuffed animal or a soft toy. 
   
   
       14 . The 3-D soft product of  claim 7 , wherein the sound level is audible within a range of between about 5 and about 20 dB.