Browsing 2010 Theses (MU) by Thesis Advisor "Tyrer, Harry W."
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Data control for signal scavenging for a personnel detection system
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)Injurious falls have been one of the major problems in elderly people and not providing medical assistance to those patients on time may increase complications. We developed a "Smart Carpet", which detects the personal ... -
Design of a signal scavenging sensor system for passive monitoring in elder care technology
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)This thesis describes sensors designed for a non-obtrusive monitoring system to detect and track the elderly adults walking on the carpet. The sensors are thin metal foils which detect environmental or scavenged energy. ... -
Floor sensor development using signal scavenging for personnel detection system
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)Falls have been a major cause of injuries likes fractures, head trauma in elder people. In many cases, these injuries have been fatal. This being a major concern of the Alzheimer's Association, a 'Smart Carpet' to detect ...