An Intelligent Human Fall Detection System Using a Vision-Based Strategy

• Published in: Proceedings - International Symposium on Autonomous Decentralized Systems pp. 1 - 5
• Main Authors: Brieva, Jorge, Ponce, Hiram, Moya-Albor, Ernesto, Martinez-Villasenor, Lourdes
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: IEEE 01.04.2019
• Subjects: assisted living; Convolutional neural networks; fall detection; human activity recognition; Optical computing; Optical feedback; optical flow; Optical imaging; Optical network units; Optical sensors; Senior citizens

Elderly people is increasing dramatically during the current years, and it is expected that this population reaches 2.1 billion of individuals by 2050. In this regard, new care strategies are required. Assisted living technologies have proposed alternatives to support professional caregivers and fam...