Fall-responsive emergency device, system, and method

摘要

A device (10) capable of being worn by a person includes a fall sensor (16) responsive to the physical effect of a fall by a person wearing the device (10) to generate a sensed-fall signal. A wireless transmitter (15) can send a wireless alert signal (70) in response to the sensed-fall signal without requiring participation by the person wearing the device (10). A base transmitter (50) locatable on a premises where the device (10) is to be worn can be enabled in response to the wireless alert signal (70) to transmit a responder request to a remote responder. A two-way voice communicator (60) separate from the wearable device (10) can be located on the premises with the base transmitter (50). A remote responder can enable the two-way voice communicator (60) for two-way voice communication with the person wearing the wearable device (10).