EP3897274A4 - A method of detecting a fall for use at a mobility-assistive device, and a mobility-assistive device implementing said method - Google Patents

A method of detecting a fall for use at a mobility-assistive device, and a mobility-assistive device implementing said method Download PDF

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EP3897274A4
EP3897274A4 EP19900200.7A EP19900200A EP3897274A4 EP 3897274 A4 EP3897274 A4 EP 3897274A4 EP 19900200 A EP19900200 A EP 19900200A EP 3897274 A4 EP3897274 A4 EP 3897274A4
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Wai Sing Richard LEUNG
Hoi San HON
Hung Kit LAM
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EP19900200.7A 2018-12-19 2019-11-26 A method of detecting a fall for use at a mobility-assistive device, and a mobility-assistive device implementing said method Pending EP3897274A4 (en)

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