Fall prediction system and method of using the same
US10624559B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 29, 2017 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2460/07
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Various embodiments of a fall prediction system and method of using such system are disclosed. The system includes a hearing device for a wearer, a sensor operatively connected to the hearing device and adapted to detect a characteristic of the wearer and generate a sensor signal based on the characteristic, and a controller operatively connected to the hearing device. The controller is adapted to determine a fall risk value based on the sensor signal, compare the fall risk value to a fall risk threshold, and generate a fall prevention output if the fall risk value exceeds the fall risk threshold.
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