Healthcare Technology Letters | |
Internet of things based multi-sensor patient fall detection system | |
Sarah Khan1  Ahmad Al Nabulsi1  Rahma Zaheen1  Hasan Al-Nashash1  Ramsha Qamar1  Abdul Rahman Al-Ali1  | |
[1] American University of Sharjah; | |
关键词: pattern classification; body sensor networks; biomedical equipment; gyroscopes; geriatrics; bayes methods; medical signal processing; microcomputers; accelerometers; patient monitoring; internet of things; nearest neighbour methods; cost-effective integrated system; credit card-sized single board microcomputer; visual-based classifier; sensor data; naive bayes' classifiers; internet of things based multisensor patient fall detection system; nonfall motions classification; k-nearest neighbour; | |
DOI : 10.1049/htl.2018.5121 | |
来源: DOAJ |
【 摘 要 】
Accidental falls of patients cannot be completely prevented. However, timely fall detection can help prevent further complications such as blood loss and unconsciousness. In this study, the authors present a cost-effective integrated system designed to remotely detect patient falls in hospitals in addition to classifying non-fall motions into activities of daily living. The proposed system is a wearable device that consists of a camera, gyroscope, and accelerometer that is interfaced with a credit card-sized single board microcomputer. The information received from the camera is used in a visual-based classifier and the sensor data is analysed using the k-Nearest Neighbour and Naïve Bayes' classifiers. Once a fall is detected, an attendant at the hospital is informed. Experimental results showed that the accuracy of the device in classifying fall versus non-fall activity is 95%. Other requirements and specifications are discussed in greater detail.
【 授权许可】
Unknown