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An iPhone application claims to decipher the meaning behind a baby's cries. The Cry Translator uses patented technology to analyze the tone and duration of the cries and match them to one of five possible types: hungry, sleepy, annoyed, stressed or bored. It then offers tips on how to treat the child according to the type of cry. "These five cries are universal to all babies regardless of culture or language," creators Pedro Barrera and Luis Meca told the UK's Daily Mail. [1] Melbourne, Nov 6 (ANI): An iPhone application called the Cry Translator claims to successfully interpret the meaning of a baby's cries. Using patented technology, the Cry Translator examines tone and duration of the cries and matches them to one of the five options: hungry, sleepy, annoyed, stressed or bored.[2]
In less than ten seconds a response will be given; hungry, sleepy, annoyed, stressed or bored. The app, named the, "Cry Translator", is the result of six years of research by a team in Spain. "A mother learns these over time, but this can help speed up the learning curve, and also help dads and caregivers." The website claims; "These five cries are universal to all babies regardless of culture or language." Dr. Antonio Portugal Ram''rez a specialist Pediatrician from Spain said: '''Babies communicate their mood and needs through crying. If a baby is hungry, sleepy, in discomfort, bored or stressed (i.e. this makes up 95% of the reasons why a baby will cry), he/she will express it by crying."[3]
Boffins have created a piece of software which can tell why a baby is crying - after listening to it for just five seconds. That's not all, that have now released it as an iPhone app meaning you can just hold your phone near the baby and find out whether it is hungry, tired, bored, stressed or angry. Biloop Technologies in Barcelona say that in clinical tests their ''5.99 'Cry Translator' app had a 96 percent accuracy level in correctly deciphering the meaning of a baby'''s cry. Maybe that other four percent were crying because their parents kept waving an iPhone over their head rather than giving them a teddy. A spokesperson for the company said the app was designed to, "help parents and caregivers better understand what their infant is trying to communicate."[4]
When babies cry, even the most attentive parents often struggle to figure out why. A new iPhone application claims to help new moms and dads decipher the wails and howls of their newborn children. Launched this week by Barcelona-based Biloop Technologic, S.L., the Cry Translator uses sound analysis technology to identify one of five emotional states -- hunger, fatigue, annoyance, stress or boredom.[5] Ten seconds later, it provides you with one of five '''translations''': hungry, sleepy, stressed, annoyed or bored. The idea of this $30 iPhone application, apart from preying on the anxieties of new parents, is to help teach you the meanings of the distinctive sounds and to help out babysitters who might otherwise try to feed your three-month old (hunger) instead of just switching over to the Family Guy from American Idol (bored).[6] The categories include hungry, sleepy, annoyed, stressed or bored. Developers of the application claim that these five categories are universal regardless of culture or language.[7]
Ten seconds later that app will tell you whether the child is hungry, sleepy, stressed, annoyed, bored, or has to let go of a mean steamy (omit that).''[8]
"For example, a stressed cry has a strong, short sound, falls slowly and then rises again, whereas a hungry cry is high-pitched and energetic." It reportedly took six years to develop the technology behind the app.[1] Within 10 seconds, the app translates the sound and identifies the emotion, and then gives parents a set of tips to calm the child. The company says its technology is 96 percent accurate and works for any child, regardless of culture or language.[5] The technology was initially developed using a handheld device, but the company later decided to simply create on bringing the technology to an iPhone application. It was tested in a clinical trial at a hospital in Spain. The original device was used in this instance on 104 children, and when the suggestions on how to calm the child were followed, 96 percent of babies stopped crying.[9] The company, Biloop Technologic, originally developed the technology using a handheld device but it was decided to simply to concentrate on the iPhone application, said the spokeswoman. Available in Britain, the U.S. and Spain initially, it is priced at $9.99 until later this month.[10]
Now, there is a handy iPhone app that promises to tell you why your baby is crying. A company based out of Barcelona recently launched an iPhone application that they say tell you why your baby is crying in just 10 seconds.[9] Baffled parents desperate to know exactly why their baby is crying can now get the answer in ten seconds from their mobile phone. A company in Barcelona has launched an iPhone application which they say will take just that amount of time to figure out what's up with baby. Demand has been phenomenal since it was featured on American television this week, said a company spokeswoman.[10]
Ahhh.Techie new parents are going to love this one.'' A new iPhone application entitled The Cry Translator is on its way that will effectively tell you what your gurgling baby is crying about.[8] The Cry Translator 'involves a revolutionary technology that quickly identifies an infant's cry, based on one of five emotional or physiological states: hunger, fatigue, annoyance, stress or boredom, ' say the creators Pedro Barrera and Luis Meca. Parents are told to simply place their iPhone about a foot from the crying baby and touch the 'Start' button.[10] Thereafter, it offers guidelines on how to treat a child according to his/her cries. News.com.au quoted the Cry Translator's developers Pedro Barrera and Luis Meca as telling the Daily Mail: "These five cries are universal to all babies regardless of culture or language.[2]
Dubbed "The Cry Translator", creators Pedro Barrerra and Luis Meca say the app "involves a revolutionary technology that quickly identifies an infant's cry, based on one of five emotional or physiological states: hunger, fatigue, annoyance, stress or boredom".[9]
The Cry Translator is available for the iPhone or iPod touch and uses the device's microphone to listen to a cry and place it within five distinct cry categories within 10 seconds.[7]
Having trouble understanding your baby'''s burbles, screeches and noisy, wheedling screams? There'''s an app for that. The Cry Translator listens to a whining child and analyzes the pitch, volume, tone and inflection of his nerve-jangling noise.[6] "Every baby has a unique accent and tone, just as adults do," says the app's Spanish developer Biloop Technologic. "These inflections combined with a familiar cry pattern allow parents/caregivers over time to decipher their baby's cries.[1] From there the app offers advice as to what to do with the translation in order to appease your baby. Developed by Biloop Technologic, they claim that through clinical testing these translations'' are 96% accurate, and the age of the child does not waver the results.''[8] According to the seller, Biloop Technologic, clinical tests have proven the app to be accurate 96% of the time, and it will '''continue to translate crying regardless of the age of the child'''. This last is an excellent feature, and will help me determine the cause the next time the Lady starts to blubber.[6]
Volkswagen isn't the first to use an iPhone application to launch a product. The sports clothing company PUMA has released an iPhone app to promote its new line of bodywear. And, earlier this month, Pepsi released a controversial app that claimed to help men "score" with women to help generate buzz around its new energy drink. [5] The application, available for the iPhone and iPod Touch, includes relaxation and fear therapy exercises, frequently asked questions and a video that explains a flight from start to finish. It even features a "fear attack button" for emergencies, with breathing exercises and quick tips. "Our first iPhone app will bring the benefits of our successful Flying Without Fear course to millions of people around the world who are now using mobile technology to make their lives better," Sir Richard Branson, Virgin Atlantic's president, said in a statement. "The app will put many travelers at ease and enable them to prepare for their first Virgin Atlantic flight."[5] At $4.99, the it's on the pricier side for iPhone applications. As proof that the app is based on a sound program, Virgin Atlantic said its Flying Without Fear course recently helped Whoopi Goldberg overcome her fear of flying.[5] If a fear of flying keeps you grounded, Virgin Atlantic has a new iPhone application just for you.[5]
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Now an iPhone app claims to identify your baby's crying, launched in the U.S. on Wednesday.[3] For thousands of years parents have dealt with crying babies. What's so different now? this is just lazy parenting. No app can figure out what is wrong with a baby as the baby does not know why its crying.[10] Babies are unable to speak in a language that adults can fully understand, and instead communicate their needs through crying. While many parents are often able to distinguish the meaning of their baby's cries, that is not always the case.[9]
"When placed near a crying baby the device will, within 3-5 seconds, illuminate the LCD screen with one of the five distinct, emotional or physiological states of being. "This instant confirmation of the infant'''s emotional state allows the parent to respond appropriately and quickly to comfort the child[4]
The application normally retails for $29.99, but is now available for the promotional price of $9.99 until November 11th. I must admit I'm pretty skeptical about an application like this, but I won't argue with any parent who finds that it works with his/her baby.[7] The application, which takes about 10 seconds to record and analyze a cry, had over 90 per cent accuracy rate during the clinical tests with 104 infants. It is currently selling for $9.99 in Apple's iTunes App Store for the U.S., UK and Spain.[1] The app is available in the U.S., Spain, and the UK and is priced at $9.99.[9]
The technology behind the Cry Translator has been tested in North America and Spain and has an impressive 96% degree of accuracy. [7]
"There is a tremendous amount of research supporting that babies who are responded to consistently and appropriately will cry less and develop stronger social and cognitive skills," Pedro Barrera and Luis Meca, the application's creators, said in a statement.[5] Launched in partnership with developer Mental Workout, the new application is based on (and named after) the airline's Flying Without Fear course, which the company says has a 98 percent success rate.[5]
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4. Cry translator knows why your baby is crying - Odd News | newslite.tv
5. iPhone App Translates Baby's Crying - ABC News
6. IPhone Application Translates Babies' Howls | Gadget Lab | Wired.com
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9. The iPhone App That Will Translate Your Babys Cries | Cleveland Leader
10. New iPhone app helps identify why a baby is crying within ten seconds | Mail Online
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