Baby monitor having a temporary mute function and method of use

Communications: electrical – Condition responsive indicating system – With particular coupling link

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C340S539100, C340S539140, C340S309160

Reexamination Certificate

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07629883

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for monitoring a baby is disclosed incorporating a parent unit in communication with a baby unit. The parent unit includes a function operable to temporarily mute the substantial reproduction of baby sounds at the parent unit. The parent unit may additionally include a plurality of outputs including a digital display of the time remaining before the temporary mute function is disabled, a visual indication that the substantial reproduction of sound is muted, a visual display indicative of the volume of the baby sounds, and music played when the substantial reproduction of sound is muted. Embodiments of the present invention also include a safety features operable to disable the temporary mute function in possible emergency situations.

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Philips DECT Deluxe Baby Monitor SCD489, Babyworld, http://shop.babyworld.co.uk/.

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