Comparison and Characterization of Android-Based Fall Detection Systems

Falls are a foremost source of injuries and hospitalization for seniors. The adoption of automatic fall detection mechanisms can noticeably reduce the response time of the medical staff or caregivers when a fall takes place. Smartphones are being increasingly proposed as wearable, cost-effective an...

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Main Authors: Rafael Luque, Eduardo Casilari, María-José Morón, Gema Redondo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-10-01
Series:Sensors
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/14/10/18543