Abstract:Falls are a serious issue in society and have become a major topic in the healthcare domain. Because of the rapidly increasing number of elderly people, falling can cause serious consequences for the elderly, especially if the fallen person is unable to get up. Early detection of falls and reducing waiting times help save the lives of the elderly. The increasing number of cameras in our daily environment, coupled with the presence of a smart environment, makes the vision-based system the optimal solution for f… Show more
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