IoT-Based fall detection for smart home environments

Shalom Greene, Himanshu Thapliyal, David Carpenter

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Abstract

The rise of internet connected devices has enabledthe home with a vast amount of enhancements to make lifemore convenient. These internet connected devices can be used to form a community of devices known as the internet of things (IoT). There is great value in IoT devices to promote healthy independent living for older adults. This paper proposes an IoT-based fall detection system for smart home environments that not only to send out alerts, but also launches interaction models, such as voice assistance and camera monitoring. Such connectivity could allow older adults to interact with the systemwithout concern of a learning curve. The proposed IoT-based fall detection system will enable family and caregivers to be immediately notified of the event and remotely monitor the individual. Integrated within a smart home environment, the proposed IoT-based fall detection system can improve the quality of life among older adults.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2016 IEEE International Symposium on Nanoelectronic and Information Systems, iNIS 2016
Pages23-28
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781509061693
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 23 2017
Event2nd IEEE International Symposium on Nanoelectronic and Information Systems, iNIS 2016 - Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India
Duration: Dec 19 2016Dec 21 2016

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2016 IEEE International Symposium on Nanoelectronic and Information Systems, iNIS 2016

Conference

Conference2nd IEEE International Symposium on Nanoelectronic and Information Systems, iNIS 2016
Country/TerritoryIndia
CityGwalior, Madhya Pradesh
Period12/19/1612/21/16

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© 2016 IEEE.

Keywords

  • Amazon Echo
  • Independent Living
  • Older Adults
  • Quality of Life
  • Smart Healthcare

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Hardware and Architecture
  • Information Systems

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