Smart Lighting System for Children's Therapy to Prevent Nyctophobia Syndrome at Bedtime

Abstract

Everyone has a fundamental desire for sleep. By sleeping, humans can conserve energy and replenish their stamina to optimal levels. Lighting is one component that influences the quality of a person's sleep. One of them is a person who sleeps with the lights on, suffers from nyctophobia, has poor sleep quality, and may be responsible for several illnesses. This study aims to develop a smart lighting device that will aid in treating youngsters with nyctophobia to get used to sleeping with the lights off to improve their sleep quality. The case study methodology used in this study entails the development of a prototype. This method employs an oximeter as a heart rate detector and a sensor comparison as the measurement device. Arduino Uno circuit and heart rate sensor are the main devices in this research. At the same time, the NRF 24L01 is a communication medium between the two Arduino Uno boards. The experimental measurements in normal conditions indicate that the heart rate sensor was nearly the same as the value displayed by the oximeter. Similarly, after running for 1 minute, both devices produced almost identical results, with an average difference of 1 Beats Per Minute (BPM). According to experiments with a heart rate sensor, the switch-off condition can be activated if the heart rate hits 90 BPM. In this case, the light will switch off once the heart rate hits 70 BPM, which might be used for sleeping individuals.