A method for automatic fall detection of elderly people using floor vibrations and sound--proof of concept on human mimicking doll falls.

Falls are a major risk for the elderly people living independently. Rapid detection of fall events can reduce the rate of mortality and raise the chances to survive the event and return to independent living. In the last two decades, several technological solutions for detection of falls were published, but most of them suffer from critical limitations.

Fall detection of elderly through floor vibrations and sound.

Falls are very prevalent among the elderly especially in their home. The statistics show that approximately one in every three adults 65 years old or older falls each year. Almost 30% of those falls result in serious injuries.