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  • Sensor Technology
  • Artificial Intelligence

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  • Camera-based systems raise privacy concerns for healthcare monitoring.
  • Infrared (IR) array sensors offer a non-invasive alternative for activity recognition and fall detection.
  • Privacy-preserving technology is crucial for in-home health monitoring solutions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a novel method for distinguishing normal motion from falls using IR array sensor data.
  • To assess the feasibility of a cost-effective, stand-alone device for real-time fall detection.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of statistical distribution analysis for thermal pattern classification.

Main Methods:

  • Collected thermal data from two subjects performing activities of daily living, including falls.
  • Utilized Earth Mover's Distance (EMD) to compare thermal data patterns with statistical distributions (Beta and Normal).
  • Implemented a Raspberry Pi-based stand-alone system for real-time data processing.

Main Results:

  • Normal activities showed low EMD values with Beta and Normal distributions, indicating consistent thermal patterns.
  • Fall events exhibited high EMD values, signifying distinct and variable thermal signatures.
  • The Raspberry Pi system provided a cost-effective, self-contained solution.

Conclusions:

  • IR array sensors effectively differentiate between normal motion and falls through thermal pattern analysis.
  • The proposed method offers a privacy-preserving and reliable approach for fall detection and activity recognition.
  • This technology holds significant potential for improving healthcare monitoring and the safety of individuals at risk of falling.