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IWR6843AOPEVM: Fall Detection Alert Messaging System Hardware and Software

Jack Beach
Prodigy 10 points
Part Number: IWR6843AOPEVM
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: IWR6843AOP, MMWAVEICBOOST, , CC3220S

Hi there,

I am working on a project to design a fall detection system for the elderly that sends a SMS message to a caregiver/family member when a fall is detected. I recently purchased both an IWR6843AOP evaluation module and a MMWAVEICBOOST carrier card, and so far I have flashed the IWR6843AOPEVM with the 3D_people_count_68xx_demo binary to run the 3D_People_Counting lab along with the Fall Detection GUI. I am happy with the sensing capabilities that were demonstrated, so the next step I would like to take is sending the alert SMS message.

At this stage, I would like to try to use Wi-Fi as the communication protocol. My question has two parts:

  1. As mentioned, I currently have an IWR6843AOPEVM and a MMWAVEICBOOST. What other hardware might I need that would enable the sensor to be Wi-Fi enabled and programmed to send a message when a fall is detected to a caregiver/family member's device on the same Wi-Fi network?
  2. Is there any software available that works well with TI hardware that can be used to send SMS messages after an event is triggered? Something I came across was using Temboo and calling the Twilio API to send a SMS message after the event trigger, but I am not 100% sure if that would work with the current hardware I have (here is link to the Temboo example: https://temboo.com/hardware/ti/send-sms).

For reference, this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_kCVP2ni14) from TI demonstrates something similar to what I have in mind for the mounting setup and the messaging service of my fall detection system project.

I appreciate any guidance/help.

Thank you!

  • +1
    TI__Genius 14361 points

    Hello, 

    Sorry for the delay here. I understand the objective of your project. 

    1. The IWR6843AOP and MMWAVEICBOOST do not have WIFI capability so you will need to connect with some WIFI capable device. You can check our WIFI product portfolio here. If you have any questions about the WIFI devices please post a question with the WIFI group.
    2. I am not familiar with Temboo or Twilo API, but in the example you shared it seems a CC3220S is used for WIFI communication. CC3220S Launchpad (and others) should provide the ability to connect/communicate with the IWR6843AOP/MMWAVEICBOOST via serial protocol (UART, SPI, etc...)

    I will also direct you to refer to our WIFI data transmission example. The use case differs slightly from yours but this is currently the only example we have using TI mmWave sensors paired with connectivity devices. 

    Best Regards,

    Josh

  • 0 in reply to Josh Dye
    Prodigy 10 points

    Thank you, I will give this a look!