Fall detection in wearable devices uses built-in motion sensors and algorithms to recognize sudden changes in movement or impact. If the system detects a likely fall, it automatically sends an alert to the monitoring center, even if the user can’t press the help button.
Fall detection can also be achieved via video cameras or sensors built into floors. However, these systems cannot help people when they are away from the installation area.
The Kanega Watch includes patented RealFall™ fall detection technology. Unlike most fall detection devices on the market that were developed using data collected from simulated falls from actors or mannequins in a lab environment, our fall detection algorithm was built using data from real falls from seniors. This allows the Kanega Watch to detect more true falls, and eliminate more false falls, than other devices on the market.