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METHOD AND PROCESS FOR DETERMINING WHETHER AN INDIVIDUAL SUFFERS A FALL REQUIRING ASSISTANCE

  • US 20180190098A1
  • Filed: 03/02/2018
  • Published: 07/05/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/12/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for detecting when a monitored individual has fallen or otherwise indicated that he or she needs assistance, the method comprising:

  • accessing data from one or more 3D motion and sound sensors within one or more rooms occupied by an individual;

    configuring the one or more sensors to recognize one or more biometric identifiers of the individual;

    tracking the individual'"'"'s movement, regardless of lighting conditions, using one or more of the one or more biometric identifiers by a computerized monitoring system;

    evaluating the individual'"'"'s movement to make a determination of whether the individual has fallen or gestured for assistance; and

    sending the data and determination to a centralized monitoring station.

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