Citation

Bourke AK, van de Ven PW, Chaya AE, Olaighin GM, Nelson J. Conf. Proc. IEEE Eng. Med. Biol. Soc. 2008; 1: 2844-2847.

Affiliation

Wireless Access Research Centre, Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, University of Limerick, Ireland.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers))

DOI

unavailable

PMID

19163298

Abstract

A fall detection system and algorithm, incorporated into a custom designed garment has been developed. The developed fall detection system uses a tri-axial accelerometer to detect impacts and monitor posture. This sensor is attached to a custom designed vest, designed to be worn by the elderly person under clothing. The fall detection algorithm was developed and incorporates both impact and posture detection capability. The vest and fall algorithm was tested by two teams of 5 elderly subjects who wore the sensor system in turn for 2 week each and were monitored for 8 hours a day.

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