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System and method for fall prevention and detection

  • US 8,866,620 B2
  • Filed: 11/29/2012
  • Issued: 10/21/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/29/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method to determine a status of a person, comprising the steps of:

  • receiving an indication from a first sensor, of a first orientation of a first body part of the person relative to a predetermined direction;

    receiving an indication from a second sensor, of a second orientation of a second body part of the person relative to the predetermined direction, wherein the second body part is separately moveable from the first body part;

    inferring, by use of a processor, an orientation of the person from the indication from the first sensor of the first orientation and the indication from the second sensor of the second orientation; and

    determining, by use of a processor, the status of the person from an allowability of the inferred orientation of the person.

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