Rapid Response Fall Detection System

Published in: Global Partnerships for Development and Engineering Education: Proceedings of the 15th LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education and Technology
Date of Conference: July 19-21, 2017
Location of Conference: Boca Raton, FL, United States
Authors: Jose Flores, (Universidad del Turabo, US)
Cesar Cruz, (Universidad del Turabo, US)
Luis Rolon, (Universidad del Turabo, US)
Luis Lopez, (Universidad del Turabo, US)
Angel Rios, (Universidad del Turabo, US)
Ivan Olivari, (Universidad del Turabo, US)
Idalides Vergara-Laurens, PhD. (Universidad del Turabo, US)
Full Paper: #441

Abstract:

This paper presents an application titled ""Rapid Response Fall Detection System"" - RRFD. This application aims to detect when a cyclist has suffer an accident, and alerts the emergency contacts about the accident. “RRFD” uses the cellphone built-in accelomerter for fall detection, and the GPS to provide an accurate location. When a fall is detected, the application sends an alert via text message to previously selected contacts. Any sudden fall will activate the application and send the text with information of whether the rider requires assistance and / or immediate medical help. In the event that the cyclist is unable to request assistance or help, it provides the route and location of the cyclist using various tools of high accuracy.