A Vision-Based System For Monitoring Elderly ...

A Vision-Based System For Monitoring Elderly People at Home

Author Name : Koushik Konda, Tanmaya Yenugu, Swapna Revuru

ABSTRACT:  Due to progress and demographic change, society is facing a crucial challenge related to increased life expectancy and a higher number of people in situations of dependency. As a consequence, there exists a significant demand for support systems for personal autonomy. This article outlines the vision home project, whose goal is to extend independent living at home for elderly and impaired people, providing care and safety services by means of vision-based monitoring. Different kinds of ambient-assisted living services are supported, from the detection of home accidents, to telecare services. In this contribution, the specification of the system is presented, and novel contributions are made regarding human behaviour analysis and privacy protection.