Measuring your sway
October 30th, 2009 by rbanks
The ear alarm to prevent falls
“The Ear Worn Activity Recognition Sensor, or e-AR as it is known, can be used to find out how stable the elderly are on their feet, by measuring the amount the patient sways. Wearers carry out a series of tasks such as walking, sitting and standing so that doctors can assess the patient’s risk of falling and when they are most at risk. This information can then be used to target help, such as extra care and home adjustments, to stop them falling.” 
BBC NEWS
