INFANT AND PARENT MATCHING AND SECURITY SYSTEM AND METHOD

摘要

In one aspect of the invention, a dual-mode infrared/radio frequency (IR/RF) transmitter is secured within a wristband worn by the mother and within an ankle and/or wristband worn by the infant. In a matching mode of operation, IR signals are received by infrared receivers located within the various rooms of the hospital to precisely and automatically determine by proximity that moth er and infant are correctly united. In a presence detecting mode, RF signals fr om the infant's badge are detected by RF receivers located throughout the maternity ward of the hospital or throughout the hospital generally. In a security mode, RF receivers located proximate exits of either the maternity ward and/or the hospital detect RF signals from the ankle and provide a sign al to generate an alarm.