The document describes an automatic fall detector called VitalBase that is the first such device on the European market. It uses an accelerometer and algorithm to detect falls and automatically send an alarm to emergency contacts, unlike manual devices that require the user to press a button after a fall. It is designed to be worn continuously on the wrist for maximum protection. Over 200,000 users in Europe are already protected by VitalBase fall detectors.

1. 1ST AUTOMATIC FALL DETECTOR
ON EUROPEAN MARKET
TELECARE HEALTHCARE

2. Why the Fall Detector VitalBase?
After six years of advanced research, studies and trials Telecom Design launched an VitalBase fall detector into the
Telecare market. Its unique and innovative algorithm eliminates the majority of false alarms, providing continuous
protection from unexpected falls.
Most elderly people do not really consider they might fall, especially when choosing a new TeleCare or TeleHealth
installation, so the VitalBase Fall Detector watch will give them continuous protection from the unexpected dangerous fall.
The VITALBASE fall detector is indeed vital to the health and well-being of the elderly telecare user.
TeleCare Market
The European population over 75 years old is around 35 million people and 99% of them wish to stay at home
Further 85 years old, the fall risk is over 50% over a calendar year!
In France, 12 000 deaths/year are due to a fall…
In Europe, fall-related injuries are reported to be the fifth most common cause of death in the elderly population and the
most likely cause of accidental death.
As people grow older they are increasingly at risk of falling and injuring themselves, often leading to
unconsciousness or awkward positions in which they are unable to activate a manual trigger themselves. To lie
undiscovered for hours after a fall often leads to more serious complications and increased risk of premature death.
Our solution is today deployed in a large scale throughout Europe by all Telecare operators.
Compatible with main Telecare home units.
Thanks to the addition of the automatic fall detection to the traditional button of
voluntary call, VitalBase brings a real advanced technology into the Telecare market.
HealthCare Market
200 000 users
In Europe, the falls generate 600.000 emergency room admissions in hospital.
Falls and fractures in people aged 65 and over account for over 4 million bed days each year in
England alone.
In the UK, 15% of admissions to Hospitals are due to falls…
Application areas :
Sheltered Housing, Retirement village, Healthcare Establishments, Healthcare facilities within the
local area.
In coming 10 Years, 130% Care requirement increase over Europe
105 000 fall death occurred during care.
50% fall occurred in healthcare establishment during 1 year period.
Enable your patients and residents to enjoy a performance secure device capable to protect them
in their rooms or during their walking movements !
More than
are already protected by
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3. 200 000 EN 5034-2 1st
users
in Europe
THE MOST DEPLOYED
SOLUTION IN EUROPE
A RELIABLE AND
REASSURING SOLUTION
THE MOST INNOVATE
AUTOMATIC CALL
European
standard
automatic fall
detection
on the market
Description
VitalBaseFALL is an automatic fall detector based on a microcontroller, a 3-axis accelerometer, a vibrator and a radio
transmitter; allowing easily integration into an existing Telecare product range. Significantly low power consumption was
also realised along with the high reliability of fall detection. In common with standard manual pendants or wrist fobs used
to call for assistance - in the case of distress or illness - the VitalBaseFALL watch also has a manual button. The major
problem with relying on a manual emergency call is that the user must be conscious and still able to press the alarm
button; this is not always the case after a serious fall. The VitalBaseFALL answers this problem; it detects the fall and
automatically calls for help. A radio signal is transmitted to the home care phone which in turn is connected (either by
telephone, Internet or GSM etc.) to an emergency call response centre.
The fall detection concept
The design objectives are two-fold: detecting falls that lead to unconsciousness and to promote the continuous security of
the user. Although a waist or neck pendant is an easy place to detect falls it is the least likely to provide protection at the
critical moments of washing, dressing and night time wandering.
So by locating the sensor on the wrist both the aesthetic and practical considerations are all resolved.
How does it work?
STEP 1
STEP 2
VitalBase
FALL Detector
In case of heavy fall, an abnormal activity is detected / (Heavy/dangerous fall)
At the end of the countdown, the alarm signal is triggered. (Immobility / Fall detected)
The alert is sent to the transmitter …which immediately warns the call centre…..
which also warns the emergency persons previously selected by the wearer
After a fall, the wearer can cancel the alarm by making a large movement of the arm.
Following a fall, the fall detector algorithm takes between 10-20 seconds
to determine the fall event the time taken by the algorithm depends on
many variables including previous activity, fall hardness, height etc.
The unit will then vibrate for 20-30 seconds to alert the user that a fall event
has been detected, if no activity (arm movement) is detected during this
warning period a fall alarm will be generated and the red LED lights up to
confirm the generation of the alarm.Therefore following a fall, a period of
inactivity of 30-40 seconds is needed for an alarm to be generated.
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4. More than
200 000
Users
Fall
Call Center
Under Safety 24/7
VitalBase was specially developed to be permanently worn on the wrist for maximum
comfort of the wearer in everyday life
VitalBase knows how to make discreet on the wearer while remaining watchful for his
safety...
The VitalBase technology analyses the movements during the everyday activity /
(normal activity)
“The VitalBase is a continuous protection from the unexpected dangerous fall...”
Specifications
Casing
Waterproof (IP67)
Shocks resistant (IK6)
Diameter : 37mm
Thickness: 18mm
Weight : 35g
Hypo-allergenic plastic
Radio
Social alarm compatibility
class 1 / class 2,
Long distance
Compatible with AM, FM, 868 MHz, ISM
Transmetter ASK, FSK, GSFK
Battery
Replaceable battery
Removable back cover provides access to the battery
Auto Low Battery (ALB) reporting
Battery Life : up to 2 years
Supplied with lithium battery (CR2477)
Manual triggering
At any time, the alarm can also be triggered by a simple pressure on the button.
To run with optimal results, VitalBase has to be worn
continuously at the wrist. Any other use many cause
malfunctions and false alarms.
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5. Automatic alarm
Accelerometric data
Normal activity Fall event Immobility
During the phase of immobility,
if the wearer does not
want to place
an alarm call,
a large movement
of the arm
will cancel the alarm
Time (Approximately 35 seconds)
Everyday life
Activities
Automatic alarm candellation
Accelerometric data
Normal activity Fall event Activity after Fall
During the phase of vibration,
if the carrier resumes this
activity, or gets up,
the alarm will not be sent.
Time (approximately 35 seconds)
Everyday life
Activities
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6. The future...
New VitalBase fall detector VBC4
Road Map
Samples Q1 2015
MASS PRODUCTION: SUMMER 2015
New Casing including:
- New design with a real stigma break!
- Much thinner than existing VBC3 (from 18mm to 13mm)
- New bracelet
- New enclosure with new plastic fabric
New technical functionalities
- Bluetooth Low Energy embedded dedicated to settings, configuration, change protocols, data upload for
statistics, and more…..
- Integration of behavioral analysis with physical activity on body movement with different level (small, medium
and high)
- Strengthen the reliability of the fall detection
- Provide continuity of service
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7. Description
Also available
transceiver
The TD VitalBase Receiver VBR2 is a ISM (Industrial Scientific & Medical) 868Mhz Transceiver designed different peripherals such as TD Fall Detector or TD Smoke sensor or others to a host terminal using standard features
to connect
simple
protocols (RS232, RS485, UART, Dry Contacts).
Features
In it standard configuration, the TD VitalBase Receiver VBR2 is configured to use the proprietary TD RF Protocol and a
simple ASCII host protocol. Other custom protocols can be implemented on demand.
Due to its small and compact enclosure, the TD VitalBase VBR2 can be installed as a desktop device or wall mounting
device or integrated into walls, ceiling or bedheads.
Thanks to its numerous standard connectors, it is easy to plug and install.
New Compact plastic casing available in white color .
Dimensions : 3.0’’ x 3.0’’ x 1.0’’ / 7,62 cm x 7,62 cm x 2,54 cm
Transceiver Solutions
The New VitalBase Receiver : VBR2
5 position Internal PCB Terminal Block with spring Cage connection for Dry Contacts (C Form : CO/NO/NC)
Road Map
- Samples end of 2014
- Mass Production March 2015
TD1208 / Radio Chip Module Transceiver
TD Transceiver is equipped with high performances TD1208 radio chip Module.
The combination of a powerful radio transceiver and a state-of-the-art ARM Cortex M3 baseband processor achieves
extremely high performance while maintaining ultra-low active and standby current consumption.
The TD1208 device offers an outstanding RF sensitivity of – 126 dBm while providing an exceptional output power of up
to +14 dBm with unmatched TX efficiency.
The LVTTL low- energy UART, the I2C bus, the multiple timers with pulse count input/PWM output capabilities, the 2
high-resolution/high-speed ADCs and single DAC, along with the numerous GPIOs can control any kind of external
sensors or activators.
Featuring an AES encryption engine and a DMA controller, the powerful 32-bit ARM Cortex-M3 baseband processor can
implement highly complex and secure protocols in an efficient environmental and very low consumption way.
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RJ45 connector:
- RS232
- RS485
- UART LVTTL (3.3V)
- Dry Contacts (C Form : CO/NO/NC)
- 8V to 24V DC power supply
- 2 status leds
Mini USB connector:
- virtual COM port (CDC ACM)
- 5V DC Power supply
Integrated antenna
with external SMA
connector

8. TD-Smoke Sensor
Smoke alarm detector with radio alert
Discrete and functional, smoke detector, Optical smoke detector operating according to the TYNDALL effect,
equipped with photoelectric detection technology, it quickly detects the presence of smoke in the house.
Certified NF EN 14604 (October 2012), this and NF DAAF and comply with the European directive 2002/95/EC.
Technical Characteristics
• Certification : CE certification -14604, AFNOR certific a t i o n VESTA -SIG 0333-CPD-292057
• Operation : the smoke detector activates the built-in siren and flashing red LED from the detection of the first smoke
particles. It also transmits an alert via the integral radio transmitter. It resets automatically and the siren stops when
no further particles are detected in the optical chamber.
• Sensor : photoelectronic.
• Sensitivity : Complies with standard NF-EN14604.
• Lack of battery indication : battery required to lock the device.
• Power and autonomy : Alcalin 9V battery - battery life up to 2 years. .
• Alarm : Built-in piezo siren.
• Automatic self-test : Self testing of the sensor, electronics and battery voltage.
• Operating temperature : 0° to 55° C
• Loudness : > 85 dB(a) at 3 m and > 94.5 DB(a) at 1 m.
• Low battery signaling : acoustic indicator of low battery with a sound beep every minutes for 30 days.
• Functional check : red light flashing once per minute. Test button to ensure the proper functioning of the appliance
once a month or after each battery change (complete test room and alarm).
• Feature: insect grid to avoid false triggering.
• Relative humidity : 0 to 93% RH.
• Dimensions : (Ø x H): 120 x 50 mm.
• Product Weight: 185g.
• Material: ABS.
• Warranty: 2 years
• Packaging: Individual White Box – Dimensions: 60x120x120mm - Weight: 220g – Master Carton 40 units (10kg’s).
• Radio Alarm details:
- “Keep Alive” every 23 hours
- Low Battery Alert
- Smoke Detected
- Test (button)
- Fault
Bands: Social Alarm (869 Mhz) +14dBm max, Customer Protocol to be embedded.
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9. Radio motion sensor
Functional Check An automatic radio alarm frame is sent
when the motion sensor is activated by intrusion,
or tampering detection
Sensor PIR
Sensitivity Maximum: 10M
Power and autonomy AA Alkalin battery (x2) - Battery Life : up to 2 years
Automatic self-test alarm Testing the sensor, the electronics and the battery voltage
Operating Temperature 0° to 70° C
Functional Control Red light signal once a minute
Test button for installation purpose
Dimensions l/W/H 90 x 86 x 32 mm
Net weight 130 g (with batteries)
Material ABS
Installation Wall and ceiling install with swivel mounts
Warranty 2 years
Certification CE
Radio alarm types Intrusion alarm frame
Tampering frame alarm hook
Supervision alarm frame every 23 hours
Low battery alarm frame
The motion sensor is paired to the Carephone or Home Units with embedded
Telecom Design Generic Protocol or custom protocol.
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10. Your contact :
Nathalie Chaux
nchaux@telecomdesign.fr
TELECOM
D E S I G N
Zone Actipolis II
2 bis rue Nully de Harcourt
33610 Canejan - FRANCE
Phone : +33 557 356 370
Fax : 33 557356 371
www.telecom-design.com
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