Suicide Avoidance System Based On Ceiling Fan

Authors

  • Senthilkumar D
  • Prakash J
  • Devibalan K
  • Relin Francis Raj J

Abstract

Nowadays suicide attempts among the youngsters are gradually increasing and predominantly they attempt it by hanging on ceiling fans. A new system is designed to prevent this type of suicide attempt. In this system a weight sensor is connected with the fan’s head. When the person tries to attempt suicide the  weight sensor activates the fan rod extends downwards and ensure safe landing of the person and indication message is wirelessly transferred to the authorized person, simultaneously an alarm gets triggered ON to avoid further suicide attempt. Currently there are no existing products to avert suicides by hanging from ceiling fans.

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2020-01-23

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