Apparatus and method of detecting falls and immobility

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a portable apparatus for detecting falls and immobility of a subject. The apparatus comprises at least one sensor generating a signal indicative of the accelerations of at least one portion of the subject's body, a control unit suitable to process this signal and communication means for sending a call for help to a remote control station. Advantageously, the control unit automatically activates the communication means only when a fall of the subject and his/her subsequent immobility are detected based on said processing.

Classe Tecnologica

A - Human Necessities

Patent Office

European Patent Office

Numero Deposito

EP1870037

Anno Deposito

2006

Anno Concessione

2007

Inventori Pugliesi

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  • Quagliarella Livio
  • Sasanelli Nicola
  • Belgiovine Giuseppe
  • Cutrone Natalizia

Titolari pugliesi

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  • Università Degli Studi Di Bari Aldo Moro
  • Politecnico Di Bari