Blys - A Nightlight for Secure and Restful Sleep

Blys™ is a sleek, modern light source designed with the specific needs of elderly people. Blys™ can be used as a nightlight or gentle bedroom lighting, and enables access to essential personal possessions during the night, aiding peace of mind and restful sleep.

As a nightlight it provides a low-level glow which allows un-interrupted sleep, but on waking it provides a focus in a room, allowing items such as bedside lights, spectacles, water, phone, and other personal items to be easily identified without switching the main light on.

A low level of light from the tray provides an immediate focus and sense of security if wakened during the night, whilst preventing the shock experienced when turning on conventional lighting, or the frustration of finding the light switch.

The Blys™ concept is derived from findings of 'SomnIA'; a four year research programme undertaken by a consortium of universities as part of the 'New Dynamics of Ageing' initiative. The main research partner was the Bath Institute of Medical Engineering (now called Designability)

Specification

• 40cm (L) x 40cm (W) x 2.5cm (H)
• Power consumption is very low; less than 700mA at 5V. The unit does not get hot, even at the maximum brightness