Method and apparatus for detecting a fall by a user
US11127275B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 4, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08B29/185
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
According to an aspect, there is provided a fall detection apparatus for detecting a fall by a user, the fall detection apparatus comprising a processing unit configured to: receive measurements of movements of the user over time from a first movement sensor that is to be worn or carried by the user; determine if any of one or more objects are being carried or used by the user; and determine whether the user has fallen by processing the received measurements of the movements of the user and measurements of movements of any object that is being carried or used by the user.
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