SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING A MEDICAL EVENT
A computer-implemented method can include processing sensor data, using one or more processors, to determine if a user has experienced a form of a kinetic action comprising the user falling to a ground, wherein the kinetic action is indicated by one or more sensors measuring one or more alternating changes in acceleration. The computer-implemented method can also include comparing, via the one or more processors, the kinetic action of the user with a model of kinetic actions to determine whether the kinetic action is indicative of a medical event. The computer-implemented method can further include, upon determining that the kinetic action is indicative of the medical event, contacting a third party to request a service for the user. Other embodiments are disclosed.
1 . A computer-implemented method comprising:
processing sensor data, using one or more processors, to determine if a user has experienced a form of a kinetic action comprising the user falling to a ground, wherein the kinetic action is indicated by one or more sensors measuring one or more alternating changes in acceleration;
comparing, via the one or more processors, the kinetic action of the user with a model of kinetic actions to determine whether the kinetic action is indicative of a medical event; and
upon determining that the kinetic action is indicative of the medical event, contacting a third party to request a service for the user.
2 . The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more sensors comprise at least one or more accelerometers.
3 . The computer-implemented method of claim 2 , wherein the one or more sensors further comprise at least one of:
a magnetometer;
a gyroscope;
a global positioning system; or
barometer.
4 . The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the model of kinetic actions comprises a sequential action model.
5 . The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the medical event comprises at least one of: a heart attack, a stroke, a diabetic episode, a drug overdose, an anaphylactic shock, an epileptic seizure, or an impact.
6 . The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the form of kinetic action further comprises the user remaining motionless for at least a predetermined period of time after falling to the ground.
7 . The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the user falling to the ground comprises the user impacting the ground with a predetermined force.
8 . A system comprising:
one or more processors; and
one or more non-transitory computer-readable media storing computing instructions that, when run on the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform operations comprising:
processing sensor data, using one or more processors, to determine if a user has experienced a form of a kinetic action comprising the user falling to a ground, wherein the kinetic action is indicated by one or more sensors measuring one or more alternating changes in acceleration;
comparing, via the one or more processors, the kinetic action of the user with a model of kinetic actions to determine whether the kinetic action is indicative of a medical event; and
upon determining that the kinetic action is indicative of the medical event, contacting a third party to request a service for the user.
9 . The system of claim 8 , wherein the one or more sensors comprise at least one or more accelerometers.
10 . The system of claim 9 , wherein the one or more sensors further comprise at least one of:
a magnetometer;
a gyroscope;
a global positioning system; or
barometer.
11 . The system of claim 8 , wherein the model of kinetic actions comprises a sequential action model.
12 . The system of claim 8 , wherein the medical event comprises at least one of: a heart attack, a stroke, a diabetic episode, a drug overdose, anaphylactic shock, an epileptic seizure, or an impact.
13 . The system of claim 8 , wherein the form of kinetic action further comprises the user remaining motionless for at least a predetermined period of time after falling to the ground.
14 . The system of claim 8 , wherein the user falling to the ground comprises the user impacting the ground with a predetermined force.
15 . A non-transitory computer readable storage medium storing computing instructions that, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform operations comprising:
processing sensor data, using one or more processors, to determine if a user has experienced a form of a kinetic action comprising the user falling to a ground, wherein the kinetic action is indicated by one or more sensors measuring one or more alternating changes in acceleration;
comparing, via the one or more processors, the kinetic action of the user with a model of kinetic actions to determine whether the kinetic action is indicative of a medical event; and
upon determining that the kinetic action is indicative of the medical event, contacting a third party to request a service for the user.
16 . The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 15 , wherein the one or more sensors comprise at least one or more accelerometers.
17 . The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 16 , wherein the one or more sensors further comprise at least one of:
a magnetometer;
a gyroscope;
a global positioning system; or
barometer.
18 . The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 15 , wherein the model of kinetic actions comprises a sequential action model.
19 . The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 15 , wherein the medical event comprises at least one of: a heart attack, a stroke, a diabetic episode, a drug overdose, an anaphylactic shock, an epileptic seizure, or an impact.
20 . The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 15 , wherein at least one of:
the form of kinetic action further comprises the user remaining motionless for at least a predetermined period of time after falling to the ground; or
the user falling to the ground comprises the user impacting the ground with a predetermined force.