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Method, system and apparatus for fall detection

  • US 9,999,377 B2
  • Filed: 03/01/2017
  • Issued: 06/19/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/15/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for detecting a fall, comprising:

  • receiving data from at least one sensor associated with a person;

    analyzing the received data to detect changes therein;

    detecting the person is falling or that a fall is imminent based on the analysis of the received data;

    administering to the person, in response to the detection, a first neurological test requiring the person to manually or orally input a level of responsiveness; and

    administering to the person a second neurological test, wherein the second neurological test is at least one of an awareness test or a cognitive level test, and wherein the second neurological test is administered in response to the person not failing the first neurological test.

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