Method and device for monitoring body movement by detecting pattern changes in the distance variations between proximity sensors and their respective sensor zone
A method and device (10) are provided for monitoring regular movement of the body (20) of a human subject, such as an infant. The device (10) includes electronic circuitry, an alarm and attachment means (14) for attaching to the subjects body (18), a first non-contact proximity sensor (22), and a second proximity sensor. When the device (10) is attached to the subjects body, the two proximity sensors (22,24) monitor movement of the subjects body in two sensor zones a first sensor zone (23) and a second sensor zone (25) that is father from the device than the first sensor zone (23). If a pattern in the distances monitored in either sensor (22,24) changes by a predetermined extent, that alarm is activated.
