Falling Person Detection Using Multi-Sensor Signal Processing

Falls are one of the most important problems for frail and elderly people living independently. Early detection of falls is vital to provide a safe and active lifestyle for elderly. Sound, passive infrared (PIR) and vibration sensors can be placed in a supportive home environment to provide informat...

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Main Authors: A. Enis Cetin, Ibrahim Onaran, E. Birey Soyer, B. Ugur Toreyin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2007-11-01
Series:EURASIP Journal on Advances in Signal Processing
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2008/149304