IoT-based unified child monitoring and security system

ABSTRACT

In this fast-growing modern era, mothers are likely to work soon after childbirth, which makes it hard for them to render complete care to their child. Hiring a childminder is not just costly but also unsafe, especially during a global pandemic like Covid-19. Child abuse is also a major worry. This paper introduces an IoT-based Unified child monitoring and security system without any third-party involvement, thus addressing the parents' needs and concerns. The proposed system monitors the temperature and heart rate of theinfant, humidity of the room, detects motion and sound produced by the baby and adopts suitable measures to notify the parent such as sending alert messages, live video streaming of the infant or turning on a motor to swing the cradle. This system also monitors the movement of toddlers using GPS-and GSM-enabled wrist-bands and continuously sends their live locations. A buzzer is also interfaced with the band to alert if any stranger is in close proximity with the toddler. This system enables parents to keep a watch on their children remotely and thus ensures the safety of the child from any type of abuse. An added feature of this band is that it also prompts to maintain social distancing from the toddlers. Overall, a reliable, continuous and real-time baby monitoring is ensured by the proposed system. © 2023 Scrivener Publishing LLC. All rights reserved.