ACCIDENTAL FALL DETECTION

Abstract

In Singapore, the elderly represent the fastest growing population and this trend will increase over the years. An individual elderly with diminished self-care and self-protective ability, are fragile and are prone to fall. Most cases it became a danger to these elderly as there is a delay in assistance or treatment after the fall.

The Accidental Fall Detection System will be able to assist carers as well as the elderly, as the carers will be notified immediately to the intended person. This fall detection system is designed to detect the accidental fall of the elderly and alert the carers or their loved ones via Smart-Messaging Services (SMS) immediately.

This fall detection is created using microcontroller technology as the heart of the system, the accelerometer as to detect the sudden movement or fall and the Global System for Mobile (GSM) modem, to send out SMS to the receiver.

This report covers the introduction of the project which includes the objectives and the proposed plan. The literature review covers the background theory of individual components essentials for the project. The hardware and software design and integration shows the stages advancement of this system. Finally this report concludes with the results, discussion, and critical reviews.