Introduction
iVi the intelligent pendant with automatic fall detection is a small body worn device that can
be used to raise manual alarms by using the integral help button. The device can also detect
falls and raise an automatic alarm using an integrated accelerometer and a barometer. The
device is sealed to a rating of IP67, which means the device can be used in the bath/shower.
The fall algorithm is designed to make use of changes in barometric pressure, acceleration
and static orientation in order to assess whether a fall event has taken place.
When the iVi detects an event which is assessed to be like a fall (this takes up to 20
seconds) then it will alert the user by emitting tones from the sounder and flashing the green
LED. The user then has 10 seconds to cancel the alert by pressing the cancel button.
The iVi can send an alert to the monitoring centre if it hasn’t been worn for a period of time.
This period of time is configurable (3, 5 or 7 days). This feature is turned off by default and
only turned on in advanced mode.
The device is battery powered by a CR2450 and has an approximate battery life of up to 12
months.
Both this guide and the user guide should be read carefully before providing the iVi to a user.
NOTE: The iVi is supplied in a sleep mode to preserve battery power. To wake the iVi press the help
button once. The second press of the help button will send a radio signal to the connected Lifeline
home unit.
