Essays about: "pre-impact fall detection"

Found 2 essays containing the words pre-impact fall detection.

1. 1. Individualized Motion Monitoring by Wearable Sensor : Pre-impact fall detection using SVM and sensor fusion

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för teknik och hälsa (STH)

   Author : Tor Carlsson; [2015]
   Keywords : support vector machine SVM ; pre-impact fall detection; elderly; accelerometer; gyroscope; MEMS;

   Abstract : Among the elderly, falling represents a major threat to the individual health, and is considered as a major source of morbidity and mortality. In Sweden alone, three elderly are lost each day in accidents related to falling. The elderly who survive the fall are likely to be suffering from decreased quality of life. READ MORE

3. 2. A machine-learning based approach to pre-impact fall detection with wearable devices : MOTION MONITORING USING SENSOR FUSION AND THE SUPPORT VECTOR MACHINE

   University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.)

   Author : Simon Johansson; [2015]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Falling accidents represents a major threat and is considered as a major source of morbidity and mortality among the elderly. As a consequence of fall related injuries, three people dies in Sweden every day. Additional factors, such as fear of falling further impacts the quality of life for the elderly. READ MORE