Newborn tranquilizing pad assembly system and method for simulating maternal presence

Abstract

A flexible vibrating pad assembly system and method for tranquilizing a child includes a plurality of haptic motors and devices for propagating sound. The pad assembly system additionally includes an app. The app is configured to selectively electrically couple the plurality of electric haptic motors to an electric power supply. The pad assembly further includes a core layer and a gel layer, plus a cover extending across the gel layer and thus the foam core layer plus devices embedded there within. The app running on a smart device effectively controls the various features of the pad assembly.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A tranquilizing pad assembly comprising:
 a foam core layer;   a plurality of haptic vibration devices at least partially embedded in the foam core layer;   a gel layer situated atop the foam core layer; and   the foam core layer being provided with a plurality of cavities, at least some of the cavities housing one or more devices selected from the group consisting of one or more speakers, the plurality of haptic vibration devices, a circuit board and one or more heaters.   
     
     
         2 . The pad assembly of  claim 1 , further including an app in electronic communication with the circuit board, wherein the app is configured to selectively control the haptic vibration devices according to a file that emulates a mother's heartbeat. 
     
     
         3 . The pad assembly of  claim 1 , further including a power supply. 
     
     
         4 . The pad assembly of  claim 2 , further comprising a speaker and an audio connection, the audio connection being adapted to interface with the file and the app being further configured to selectively electronically couple the speakers to the power supply. 
     
     
         5 . The pad assembly of  claim 1 , further comprising a heater, wherein the app is further configured to selectively electronically couple the heater to the power supply. 
     
     
         6 . The pad assembly of  claim 1 , further comprising a cover. 
     
     
         7 . The pad assembly of  claim 1 , further comprising an app configured to selectively electrically couple the plurality of vibration devices assemblies to a power supply. 
     
     
         8 . The pad assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the pad assembly is generally planar and can be rolled to be transported or stored. 
     
     
         9 . A method of tranquilizing a newborn, comprising the steps of:
 recording a file of pattern and pressure waves derived from the newborn's mother by using a step consisting of using pulse oximetry, photographing a mother's finger, and using an EKG;   generating from the file personalized sound as an auditory input to the newborn via one or more audio devices;   collecting and converting data from the file to propagate waveforms via haptic motors, thereby simulating the rise and fall of the mother's chest as her heart beats.