Citation

Bourke AK, van de Ven PW, Chaya AE, Olaighin GM, Nelson J. Conf. Proc. IEEE Eng. Med. Biol. Soc. 2008; 1: 2836-2839.

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

19163296

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, microcontroller, battery and Bluetooth module. 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.

Language: en