Smart paper lamp - Provide light-based convenience for the elderly, young children, and the disabled
List of Authors
  • Cheng Kin Meng , Sun Jian

Keyword
  • Smart Paper Lamp, Internet of Things (IoT), Kongming sky lantern

Abstract
  • This study has two objectives. The first objective is to design and produce a contactless home lighting solution using a network of Internet of Things (IoT) devices and an artificial intelligence human temperature sensor. The second objective is to investigate the acceptance of this new product by the elderly, young children, and individuals with disabilities. For the first objective, a set of passive infrared sensors were added to the prototype of this home lighting appliance, in which the lamp was designed to resemble the appearance of a traditional Chinese Kongming (孔明) sky lantern. Results showed that the smart paper lamp is safe for use by the target users of this research. This device uses less energy and is reasonably priced. Additionally, it was demonstrated that this product can be controlled remotely over Wi-Fi and can detect human body temperature at home. For the second objective, a questionnaire was administered to 15 respondents from various regions of China to determine the acceptance of this product by the Chinese community. Results showed that 26.7% of the respondents expressed that they would recommend this product to their friends and family, while 66.7% stated they would likely purchase it for themselves. The design and production of this home lighting appliance is significant for the elderly, young children, and disabled people, particularly in China. Additionally, the design is also based on the Chinese character Fu（福）as the aim is to share the traditional Chinese culture with the broader society. Future research on the design of smart home appliances should be conducted to promote a better quality of living environment, particularly for the elderly, young people and disabled in developing countries.

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