A Depth-Based Fall Detection System Using a Kinect® Sensor

We propose an automatic, privacy-preserving, fall detection method for indoor environments, based on the usage of the Microsoft Kinect® depth sensor, in an “on-ceiling” configuration, and on the analysis of depth frames. All the elements captured in the depth scene are recognized by means of an Ad-H...

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Main Authors: Samuele Gasparrini, Enea Cippitelli, Susanna Spinsante, Ennio Gambi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-02-01
Series:Sensors
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/14/2/2756