Nest is working on a smart baby crib for dumb parents

There’s been a lot of shakeup at Google/Alphabet-owned Nest recently, but the company is still full steam ahead on building its fourth product, which according to an updated patent could come in the form of a smart baby crib. The patent details a crib that has sensors that would essentially help parents monitor their child’s sleep, temperature, movement patterns, and overall health. Air sensors could detect if the baby’s coughing, sneezing, vomiting, or if his/her diaper needs to be changed, while locking mechanisms could ensure the baby doesn’t break out of his/her little holding cell. In some examples detailed in the patent, there are also solutions…
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