Sounds like something every therapy department needs. Gotta prevent those killer falls.
http://www.medgadget.com/2012/08/new-wireless-sensor-can-predict-the-future-for-fall-risk-patients.html
A new device from Texas Tech University is being developed to predict
when a person might fall – even days in advance. It may sound like
magic, but the device works by analyzing posture and gait trends and
patterns, and sends an alert if there is a break in routine.
The device, which is wireless and small enough to be clipped to a
belt, works by employing a number of accelerometers and gyroscopes.
These sensors measure and build a database of a person’s normal
movements, including standing up and sitting down. The data is processed
using sophisticated algorithms that identify patterns and will alert
the patient to take caution if the pattern is broken.
More at link.
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