Finally, a better fall detector? (myHalo Clip) |
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Tuesday, 29 September 2009 04:39 |
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What may be a significant step towards the "Holy Grail" of universal fall detection is myHalo Clip from Halo Monitoring. This an accelerometer that dispenses with conventional tilt sensors, instead using solid state sensors and motion signal processing. That means that the device supposedly picks up falls where the person lands in a sitting position (against a wall or furniture) and sends a caregiver alert. Another advantage is that it also can be worn during normal activities such as reclining to rest or sleeping in bed (which could be a bit awkward). Certainly a good idea; unfortunately no picture with announcement nor a link to an updated page on the Halo website (no updated page, period). Release
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