@article{ref1,
title="Improve quality of care with remote activity and fall detection using ultrasonic sensors",
journal="Conference proceedings - IEEE engineering in medicine and biology society",
year="2012",
author="Huang, Yirui and Newman, Kimberly",
volume="2012",
number="",
pages="5854-5857",
abstract="In this paper a fall detection system is presented that automatically detects the fall of a person and their location using an array of ultrasonic wave transducers connected to a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) processor. Experimental results are provided on a prototype deployment installed at an assisted living community. The system can provide a cost-effective and intelligent method to help caregivers detect a fall quickly so that patients are treated in a timely manner. In addition to room monitoring and local alert functions, the system incorporates a personal computer and wireless connection to enable remote monitoring of patient's activity and health status.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1557-170X",
doi="10.1109/EMBC.2012.6347325",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/EMBC.2012.6347325"
}