Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240321075). METHOD FOR DETECTING FALL OF USER AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE SUPPORTING THE SAME simplified abstract
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METHOD FOR DETECTING FALL OF USER AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE SUPPORTING THE SAME
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Inventor(s)
Hyeonseong Kim of Suwon-si (KR)
Minkyung Hwang of Suwon-si (KR)
METHOD FOR DETECTING FALL OF USER AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE SUPPORTING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240321075 titled 'METHOD FOR DETECTING FALL OF USER AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE SUPPORTING THE SAME
Simplified Explanation: The electronic device described in the patent application can detect if a user wearing the device is in a standing posture and differentiate between the main device and a connected external device. It can gather information about a user's fall and receive additional fall-related data from the external device. By assigning different weights to the collected information, the device can accurately detect a user's fall.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Ability to determine user's posture and differentiate between main and external devices
- Collection of fall-related information and data exchange with external devices
- Weight assignment to collected data for accurate fall detection
Potential Applications: This technology can be used in:
- Wearable devices for fall detection and emergency response
- Healthcare monitoring systems for elderly or patients at risk of falls
- Sports and fitness trackers for injury prevention
Problems Solved:
- Accurate detection of user falls
- Seamless communication between main and external devices
- Enhanced safety and emergency response capabilities
Benefits:
- Improved user safety and well-being
- Quick and efficient response to falls
- Enhanced connectivity and data exchange between devices
Commercial Applications: Potential commercial applications include:
- Medical alert systems
- Fitness and activity trackers
- Smart home automation for safety monitoring
Questions about the Technology: 1. How does the device differentiate between the main and external electronic devices? 2. What measures are in place to ensure the accuracy of fall detection?
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in fall detection technology, wearable devices, and healthcare monitoring systems for the latest developments in this field.
Original Abstract Submitted
an electronic device includes: a communication circuit; a first sensor; a processor; and memory storing instructions that cause the electronic device to: determine whether a user wearing the electronic device is in a standing posture; determine that the electronic device is a main electronic device and an external electronic device connected to the electronic device is a sub electronic device, based on determining that the user is in the standing posture; obtain first information related to a fall of the user; receive, from the external electronic device through the communication circuit, second information related to the fall of the user. the second information is obtained by the external electronic device; and detect the fall of the user, by applying a first weight to the first information and by applying a second weight corresponding to the sub electronic device. the second weight is lower than the first weight.
