Smart Socket for Activity Monitoring

TL;DR

This paper introduces a simple smart socket device that detects electrical device usage to monitor physical activity of older adults living alone, providing real-time updates via SMS for safety and health monitoring.

Contribution

The paper presents a novel, easy-to-implement sensor system that infers physical activity from electrical device usage in smart homes for elderly care.

Findings

Device successfully detects electrical switch-on events.

SMS notifications reliably inform observers of activity.

System offers a non-intrusive activity monitoring method.

Abstract

In this short paper we consider the problem of monitoring physical activity in the smart house. The authors suggested a simple device that allows medical staff and relatives to monitor the activity for older adults living alone. This sensor monitors the switching-on of electrical devices. The fact of switching is seen as confirmation of physical activity. It is confirmed by SMS notifications to observers.