Comparison of low-complexity fall detection algorithms for body attached accelerometers

The elderly population is growing rapidly. Fall related injuries are a central problem for this population. Elderly people desire to live at home, and thus, new technologies, such as automated fall detectors, are needed to support their independence and security. The aim of this study was to evaluat...

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Published in:	Gait & posture Vol. 28; no. 2; pp. 285 - 291
Main Authors:	Kangas, Maarit, Konttila, Antti, Lindgren, Per, Winblad, Ilkka, Jämsä, Timo
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England Elsevier B.V 01.08.2008
Subjects:	Accidental Falls Adult Algorithms Elderly Embedded System Female Hip fracture Humans Inbyggda system Independent living Male Middle Aged Monitoring, Physiologic - instrumentation Movement analysis Orthopedics Sensitivity and Specificity Movement analysis Hip fracture Elderly Independent living
ISSN:	0966-6362, 1879-2219, 1879-2219
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