Fall detection using the IndusBoard involves utilizing accelerometer data to monitor and detect when a person experiences a fall. The system is designed to respond swiftly and effectively, ensuring that caregivers or monitoring systems are immediately informed of any incidents.
When the IndusBoard detects a fall through abnormal accelerometer readings, it activates a blue LED as a visual alert. Simultaneously, a message is printed to the serial monitor, notifying caregivers or monitoring systems of the fall. This alert prompts them to check on the individual, ensuring a quick response to the potential emergency.
As time passes, if the accelerometer senses that the individual is no longer moving significantly—indicating that they are at rest—the system then deactivates the blue LED and switches on a red LED. This red LED serves as a secondary visual indicator that the person is now in a stable state. Another message is sent to the serial monitor, confirming that the person is resting, which helps caregivers or monitoring systems understand the situation and respond accordingly.
This dual-LED system, combined with real-time serial communication, ensures continuous updates on the person’s status, allowing for timely intervention and providing reassurance when the individual is no longer in immediate danger.
Applications of the Fall Detection System
- Elderly Care:
- Ensures rapid response to falls among seniors, reducing the risk of serious injuries and enabling timely medical intervention.
- Home Monitoring:
- Offers peace of mind to family members by providing real-time alerts in case of falls or emergencies, ensuring quick action even when they are not physically present.
- Hospital Settings:
- Enhances patient safety by alerting healthcare providers to falls as they occur, enabling prompt and effective intervention to prevent further harm.
- Remote Monitoring:
- Facilitates continuous monitoring of individuals in remote or isolated locations, ensuring that help is dispatched swiftly in case of a fall, even when caregivers are not nearby.
This system is particularly valuable in ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals who are at higher risk of falling, such as the elderly or those with mobility issues.
Author(s): Manjeet Vishwakarma, Abhay Verma and Satywanti Kundu are B.Tech ECE students at GJUS&T HISAR