What it does
SilentPulse Monitor is a dual-end wearable that helps deaf parents monitor their baby's safety through vibration and visual alerts.
Your inspiration
Inspired by deaf families’ need to “see sound,” we aimed to build a sensory bridge for safer parenting. The concept grew from interviews with hearing-impaired parents and CODA families, who shared deep anxiety over nighttime crying and safety risks. Our design turns auditory signals into tactile and visual cues, forming a closed-loop safety system that enhances caregiver confidence and bonding.
How it works
The system includes a baby-side wearable that detects cries, motion, temperature, and noise. When risks are detected, alerts are sent to the parent’s device through vibration rhythms, flashing icons, and color codes. Offline buffering stores data when disconnected.
Design process
We began by researching the needs of deaf parents, selecting safe, baby-friendly materials and designing a 15g lightweight band. AI was trained on thousands of cry samples to detect emotional types like hunger or fear. Noise filtering was added to reduce false alarms. Vibrations and icon signals were co-designed with hearing-impaired families. The app supports event logs and health data. Prototypes were tested and improved through multiple user feedback rounds.
How it is different
Unlike traditional baby monitors, SilentPulse Monitor creates a multi-sensory alert system tailored to the needs of deaf parents—combining vibration, light signals, and AI interpretation of emotional cues. SilentPulse Monitor
Future plans
We aim to expand the system into a full parenting ecosystem, with AI-based care suggestions, multi-child support, and smart home integrations—building a more inclusive and intelligent childcare experience.
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