BreatheSafe

CONTEXT & MOTIVATION

SIDS, also known as "crib death", is the leading cause of death in infants ages 1 month to 1 year old. SIDS deaths are unpredictable and usually occur when the baby re-inhales carbon dioxide in his sleep, causing it to build up in his blood. Risk factors include the following: 

• Placing a baby on his side or stomach to sleep, rather than on his back

• Sleeping on too soft a surface, with loose blankets and bumper pads [1]

To prevent SIDS, it is possible to use a baby monitor that detects the infant's position and alerts parents if the baby turns over or begins to have trouble breathing. Solutions currently on the market cost hundreds of dollars for a specialized camera.

However, with BreatheSafe's AI image detection capabilities, families can turn the cameras that they already own into SIDS prevention devices. BreatheSafe monitors the infants breathing rate and sleeping position while they sleep, sending warnings and alerts to parents' phones as needed. If the model detects "risky objects" such as fluffy blankets or stuffed animals near the baby, the app will suggest their removal.

As long as the family's baby monitor or indoor camera uses Real Time Streaming Protocols (RTSP), as most popular models do, BreatheSafe can be integrated to help keep the baby safe while the family sleeps.

[1] https://www.childrenshospital.org/conditions/sudden-infant-death-syndrome-sids#:~:text=SIDS%20is%20the%20leading%20cause,and%20unpredictably%2C%20usually%20during%20sleep.