Fall Detection System Using Global System for Mobile Communication

Authors

  • Jackson Wong Sing Ann
  • Yew Hoe Tung

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51200/bjms.v12i.1398

Abstract

Background: In this modern and fast-moving world, elderly’s safety and security have become an important issue. According to the World Population Prospects of the United Nations 2015, there is 12.3 per cent population aged 60 and above globally and it is the fastest growing population at a rate of 3.26 per cent per year. In order to reduce the worries about the elderly living alone at home, Elderly Monitoring System is required for continuous monitoring. “Fall†is one of the critical incidents for the elderly living alone as it causes serious injuries. A fall detection system using global system for mobile communication can help to reduce the time of unaware of their next of kin.

Keywords: online database, fall detection, Global Positioning System (GPS), Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM)

Author Biographies

Jackson Wong Sing Ann

Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

Yew Hoe Tung

Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

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Published

2018-09-24

How to Cite

Wong Sing Ann, J., & Hoe Tung, Y. (2018). Fall Detection System Using Global System for Mobile Communication. Borneo Journal of Medical Sciences (BJMS), 12, 53. https://doi.org/10.51200/bjms.v12i.1398
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