MUMBAI, India, Jan. 9 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202541113048 A) filed by Kit-Kalaignarkarunanidhi Institute Of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, on Nov. 18, 2025, for 'ai-enabled infant posture and limb safety monitoring system using sensor fusion for preventing muscu.'
Inventor(s) include Sini Raj Pulari; Dr. Shriramkv; Subashri V; and Dr. Vimal S.
The application for the patent was published on Jan. 9, under issue no. 02/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The titled invention discloses an Al-driven infant safety system that monitors limb positioning and posture during sleep to prevent accidental arm or shoulder entrapment that could cause strain, dislocation, or fracture. The system integrates flexible bend sensors (1), pressure sensors (2), and thermal mapping (3) to track the infant's body io alignment and limb orientation in real time. Using edge Al inference (4), it detects unsafe positions-such as an arm trapped behind the back or twisted under the body- and triggers gentle vibration or caregiver alerts (5) via a mobile interface. Designed with soft,, washable, and ergonomic materials, the system ensures comfort, safety, and non-intrusive monitoring during infant sleep."
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