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. 2014 Jul 18;14(7):12900–12936. doi: 10.3390/s140712900

Table 6.

Wearable fall detection products.

Name SENSO [113] MySOS Mandown [114] SensorBand [115] Badge-iT Fall Detector [116] Fall detector MCT-241MD PERS [117] VitalBase [118] Climax Fall Sensor [119] Tunstall iVi Pendant [120] Oval Fall Detector [121] AFrame the Watch [122] Philips Lifeline's AutoAlert Pendant [123] Tunstall Fall Detector [124] Tynetec Fall Detector [125] Blue Alert Fall Detection Sensor [126] CSEM Wrist Fall Detection[127] Tynetec Wrist Worn Fall Detector [128] onAll Chest Strap [129] 70 Degree Verso Fall Detector [130]
Size (mm) 65 × 43 × 13 70 × 42 × 17 51 × 32 × 17 35 × 60 67 × 41 × 21 37 × 12 58.6 × 42 × 19 58 × 38 × 14 58.6 × 42 × 19 N/A 66 × 30 × 17 75 × 53 × 28 85 × 56 × 20 N/A N/A 57 × 34 × 16 N/A N/A
Weight (g) N/A 43 N/A N/A N/A 35 N/A 25 N/A N/A 32 75 68 N/A N/A 23 N/A N/A
Sensor Type N/A 3D accelerometer 3D accelerometer N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 2D accelerometer N/A 3D accelerometer 2D accelerometer/Pressure N/A N/A
Placement Waist Neck/Waist Waist Waist N/A Wrist Neck Neck/Waist/Chest Neck Wrist Neck Waist Waist/Neck Waist Wrist Neck Chest Neck/Waist
Battery Type Lithium Polymer Lithium-ion Lithium Lithium Lithium Lithium Lithium Lithium Lithium N/A N/A 6V Duracell PX28L Lithium N/A Lithium-Polymer N/A N/A N/A
Battery Life Up to 2 years 25 h 1 year N/A N/A 2 years 2 years 12 months 2 years N/A 18 months 6 months 1 year N/A 15 days to one month 2–3 years 10 h 3 years depending on usage
Range (m) N/A N/A N/A 450 N/A 200 130–160 50 130 N/A N/A N/A 75 N/A N/A N/A N/A 100
Features

  • Automatic fall detection

  • Send emergency text from user phone to emergency contact(s)

  • Fit with emergency button

  • Suitable for all levels of user mobility

  • Usable in and away from home

  • No need for costly call center support

  • Battery life: 2 weeks when fully charged or 2 years on transmission of 1 alarm a day

  • Automatic fall detection

  • Dual band: 900/1800 MHz with GPRS

  • GPS location information sent via GPRS with SMS backup for transmission of alarm messages, in poor communication conditions.

  • Two-way audio: microphone is sensitive up to 2 m

  • LED status indication: low battery, GPS, GSM coverage and connection

  • Wireless communication

  • Connect to the internet

  • Always online and connect to the database

  • Speech communication

  • Detect a change in angle, orientation and impact to differentiate a fall from normal ADLs

  • Detect a fall and user lying unconsciously

  • Fit with emergency button

  • When standing on a table, can be used as a “knock-over” alarm to summon assistance

  • Detect wandering using radio signal strength

  • Detect potential hypothermia (low temperature for prolonged time)

  • Automatic fall detection

  • Fit with emergency button

  • Full waterproofInclude neck cord with built-in safety release mechanism and belt-clip

  • Superior transmission range

  • Smart anti-collision algorithm

  • Support multiple simultaneous transmissionsPower

  • Code ID factory-selected from 16 million possible code combinations

    Visible and transmitted low battery indication Available in several optional frequencies in compliance with international standards

  • Automatic fall detection

  • Emergency call

  • Patient call

  • Waterproof

  • An in-built cancellation button to cancel the call if necessary

  • Can be set to vibrate

  • Automatic fall detection

  • Waterproof

  • Low battery detection

  • Compatible with climax medical alarm panels

  • Pendant style

  • Operating temperature: −10 to 40 °C

  • Humidity: up to 90% non-condensing

  • Adjustable sensitivity with three different levels to suit individual needs and circumstances

  • Ergonomic alert button enabling people with visual impairments or limited dexterity to raise a call for help

  • Crescendo audible alert and status LED provide user with reassurance the device has registered a fall

  • Not-worn alert which will notify the monitoring center if the fall detector has failed to move, indicating that it may not have been worn

  • Cancellation button enabling the wearer to cancel activations if required, reducing the number of false calls (this function can be disabled if required)

  • Water resistant to IP67 standard enabling the fall detector to be worn in the bathroom

  • Automatic low battery warnings

  • Long-life, replaceable battery in easy-open compartment to enable simple replacement

  • Automatic fall detection through multiple accelerometers and sensors

  • Programmable transmission delay time of 0–9 s

  • Can cancel help calls or false alarms with an 8-second press of the help button

  • Low battery detection and supervision

  • Able to answer incoming phone calls on the home phone line

  • Waterproof design

  • Can be worn around the neck as a pendant

  • Adjustable lanyard with snap closure

  • Operating temperature: −10 to 40 °C

  • Humidity: up to 90% non-condensing

  • Intelligent personalized alerting

  • Unique user identification

  • Rule engine personalized by individual

  • Alert & trend on any combination of factors

  • Health monitoring, trending and alerting

  • Ease of installation and support

  • Software as a service

  • Network independent

  • Built on open standards and AP

  • IsInteroperability

  • Preserve investment in existing systems while extending life with new capabilities

  • Location awareness and support

  • Personalized wander management solutions built into the system with ability to integrate to door locks

  • Automatic fall detection and call for help

  • Waterproof

  • Easily accessible

  • Neck cords are designed to break away in the event of an emergency and are easily replaced if damaged or soiled

  • Can call for help within the range of the communicator

  • Triggered by change of angle and impact of a fall

  • Wear on front or side waist

  • Green light and two “beeps” indicate that the fall detector has been activated

  • Fit with emergency button

  • 5 user-selectable levels of sensitivity

  • 3 event logs; impacts, pre-alarms & alarms

  • Weekly rental

  • Detect fall, fall recovery, stumble, and trip

  • Fit with emergency button

  • Automatically call for help when falling

  • Fit with emergency button

  • LCD display

  • Re-chargeable battery

  • Automatic fall detection

  • Fit with emergency button

  • 5 sensitivity settings

  • Daily battery self-test & low battery reporting

  • Automatic fall detection

  • Heart rate monitoring

  • Activity monitoring

  • Fall prevention

  • Location alarms

  • Call button

  • Rechargeable battery

  • Detect fall when the detector is in a position of 70° or greater from vertical