Universal fall detection system
US9412252B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 23, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H35/14
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A universal fall detect system and its unique designed sensor as well as methodology to detect the fall event are disclosed. The fall event is detected by measuring relative position, and/or orientation between host body and direction of gravity at the spot where falling event happens. The system can present either as a standalone system or a built-in component with supporting software installed on other devices. The system linked to wide network and wide audience can trigger several emergency response and assistances if needed in time when a falling event happens.
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