Optimization of an Accelerometer and Gyroscope-Based Fall Detection Algorithm

Falling is a common and significant cause of injury in elderly adults (>65 yrs old), often leading to disability and death. In the USA, one in three of the elderly suffers from fall injuries annually. This study’s purpose is to develop, optimize, and assess the efficacy of a falls detection algor...

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Published in:	Journal of sensors Vol. 2015; no. 2015; pp. 1 - 8
Main Authors:	Ghassemian, Nazanin, Irazabal, Lucia B., Nguyen, Uyen D., Huynh, Quoc T., Tran, Binh Q.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Cairo, Egypt Hindawi Publishing Corporation 01.01.2015 John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Subjects:	Accelerometers Algorithms Assessments Elderly people Falling Gyroscopes Injuries Movements Sensors
ISSN:	1687-725X, 1687-7268
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