Smart Surveillance: Enhancing Elderly Safety

With the world’s population rapidly aging, a high- priority demand has grown for more security and monitoring features. This is solved in the “Smart Surveillance: Increasing Elderly Safety” project with a Python Flask web application utilizing live camera streaming and recorded footage to watch over elderly subjects within their residences. The system utilizes the YOLO (You Only Look Once) object detection algorithm to detect abnormal activities, such as falls and unauthorized intrusions, accurately and quickly. When detected, the system automatically notifies assigned caregivers using the Push bullet notification service, allowing timely intervention. This method seeks to offer peace of mind, promote independence, and provide a safe living space for the elderly.