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FALL DETECTION SYSTEM

  • US 20100121226A1
  • Filed: 04/15/2008
  • Published: 05/13/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/19/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. Fall detection system, comprising:

  • a sensor module to be worn by a user, for collecting motion data based on the user'"'"'s motion;

    first evaluation logic for identifying a potential fall incident on a basis of an impact observed in said motion data; and

    second evaluation logic for verifying that the sensor module is actually worn by the user, at least around the time of said impact, the second evaluation logic comprising;

    free fall detection means for evaluating the motion data on characteristics which are typical for a free falling object; and

    /orbody proximity detection means for detecting whether the sensor module is in close proximity to the user'"'"'s body.

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