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Method for detecting falls and a fall detector

US9176932B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 23, 2012
Grant dateNov 3, 2015
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Expiry dateSep 3, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG08B25/016
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for detecting a fall by a user includes a method of detecting a fall by a user. The method includes processing measurements obtained from one or more sensors to extract a respective value for a plurality of features associated with a fall. A respective log likelihood ratio for each of the values is determined. Whether the user has fallen is determined based on the determined log likelihood ratios.

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