Abstract: A moisture detection system (11) of the invention provides a disposable wicked dual electrode strip as a sensor wick and conductor assembly (31) which can be used in conjunction with any type of diaper or garment. The dual electrode strip includes two conductive strips (41, 43) which have a wick located in contact with the conductive strips. Even a small amount of urine is absorbed by the wick and distributed between the conductive strips to quickly change the resistance between the strips. A detector/transmitter (35) engages the sensor wick and conductor assembly (31), and can use the sensor wick and conductor assembly (31) as a transmitting antenna for increased range at low power, to alert a receiver (13) carried by a care giver.

Abstract: A toilet training diaper having a moisture sensory device embedded therein; said sensory device includes a control device, an energy source, and a sound or light emitting device. A dissolvable device that is sensitive to moisture is placed inside the sensor. Upon reaching certain threshold level of moisture, the dissolvable device disintegrates and causes energy to flow into the control device. The control device then activates a sound or lighting emitting device and alerts the user. The result is that both the wearer of the diaper and persons other than the wearer would be alerted to the fact that the diaper is soiled. This mechanism for alerting the wearer and persons other than the wearer of the diaper can be used as a part of a training system to prevent or reduce toiling problems.