Pressure sensor array and camera-based activity level monitoring at home: A feasibility study

Anil Kumar Appukuttan Nair Syamala Amma; Longfei Chen; Robert B. Fisher; Srinjoy Mitra

Pressure sensor array and camera-based activity level monitoring at home: A feasibility study

Anil Kumar Appukuttan Nair Syamala Amma, Longfei Chen, Robert B. Fisher, Srinjoy Mitra

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Detecting ‘lack of movement’ is an important capability for supporting ageing adults who are trying to live independently. This paper introduces a novel system for monitoring inactivity at home by combining a pressure sensor array embedded in a cushion along with an RGBD camera. This approach aims to improve the reliability of the detection of human activity, addressing limitations that arise when solely relying on camera-based monitoring. The practicality of the system was evaluated through a series of experiments where participants engaged in various activities, including movements and prolonged stillness. The feasibility study results indicate that the pressure sensor array can accurately detect small movements that may go unnoticed by the camera alone. This integrated setup offers a reliable solution for comprehensive activity monitoring in home environments.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Sensing Technology
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Pages	1-6
Number of pages	6
Publication status	Accepted/In press - 12 Aug 2024
Event	The 17th International Conference on Sensing Technology - Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia Duration: 9 Dec 2024 → 11 Dec 2024 Conference number: 17 https://icst.in/icst2024/

Publication series

Name	Proceedings of the International Conference on Sensing Technology
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
ISSN (Print)	2156-8065
ISSN (Electronic)	2156-8073

Conference

Conference	The 17th International Conference on Sensing Technology
Abbreviated title	ICST 2024
Country/Territory	Australia
City	Sydney
Period	9/12/24 → 11/12/24
Internet address	https://icst.in/icst2024/

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inactivity monitoring
older adults
computer vision
pressure sensor

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Appukuttan Nair Syamala Amma, A. K., Chen, L., Fisher, R. B., & Mitra, S. (Accepted/In press). Pressure sensor array and camera-based activity level monitoring at home: A feasibility study. In Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Sensing Technology (pp. 1-6). (Proceedings of the International Conference on Sensing Technology). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

Appukuttan Nair Syamala Amma, Anil Kumar ; Chen, Longfei ; Fisher, Robert B. et al. / Pressure sensor array and camera-based activity level monitoring at home : A feasibility study. Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Sensing Technology. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 2024. pp. 1-6 (Proceedings of the International Conference on Sensing Technology).

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Appukuttan Nair Syamala Amma, AK, Chen, L , Fisher, RB & Mitra, S 2024, Pressure sensor array and camera-based activity level monitoring at home: A feasibility study. in Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Sensing Technology. Proceedings of the International Conference on Sensing Technology, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, pp. 1-6, The 17th International Conference on Sensing Technology, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 9/12/24.

Pressure sensor array and camera-based activity level monitoring at home: A feasibility study. / Appukuttan Nair Syamala Amma, Anil Kumar; Chen, Longfei ; Fisher, Robert B. et al.
Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Sensing Technology. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 2024. p. 1-6 (Proceedings of the International Conference on Sensing Technology).

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