The Falling Alarm Project is an innovative system designed to detect real falls or sudden movements and trigger an alarm instantly. It uses accelerometer sensors to ensure accurate detection and incorporates safety features to reduce false alarms.
Demo Videos:
Core Concept:
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Detects real falls and rapid downward movements.
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Alarm activates when acceleration thresholds are exceeded.
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Reduces false alarms with confirmation timing and cooldown periods.
Technical Options:
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Microcontroller Platform (ESP32/Arduino)
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Sensors: ADXL345 / MPU6050
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OLED display for status
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Buzzer + LED alerts
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Rechargeable battery with low-power modes
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Optional Bluetooth to smartphone
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Smartphone App Integration (Optional)
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Push notifications for detected alarms
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Battery and alarm history monitoring
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Bill of Materials:
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ESP32 / Arduino Uno
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ADXL345 or MPU6050 accelerometer
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OLED display
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Buzzer + LED indicators
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Battery pack
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Optional microSD storage
Testing Plan:
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Validate against light vibrations (should not trigger alarm).
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Simulate drops with different orientations.
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Confirm sustained acceleration triggers.
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Check cooldown functionality.
Future Enhancements:
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Configurable sensitivity (Low, Medium, High).
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Push alerts to mobile app.
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Event logging and history tracking.
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Sleep/wake monitoring for smart alarms.