A safety hardhat consisting of a hard plastic body with a molded hump on top creating a cavity in the top interior of the body. An elastic retention system secures a soft pouch in the cavity created in the top interior forming a first aid kit and containing multiple first aid items. The safety hardhat can include a light source mounted on the rear of the plastic body providing a caution light, and/or a light source mounted on the front of the plastic body providing a spotlight. The light sources can include an LED.

Embodiments relate generally to methods and systems for adjustably and removably attaching a shroud to a helmet. A shroud for use with a helmet may comprise a top shroud configured to attach to the helmet; an inner shroud configured to attach to the top shroud, wherein the inner shroud comprises a band configured to tighten around a user's neck; and an outer shroud configured to removably attach to the top shroud, wherein the outer shroud is configured to cover a user's shoulders. The shroud may also comprise one or more removable attachments, wherein the top shroud attaches to the helmet via the one or more removable attachments.

A multiview body camera system comprising a vest, a helmet, shoulder pads, camera units providing video, directional microphones providing audio, sensors providing motion detection and other functions is described herein. A control module controls camera units, microphones, sensors and all other circuitry. A tamper-proof locking compartment containing elements of the body camera system is operable by a remote control signal transmitted from an authorized party or by a security code. The body camera system features voice command recognition, real time monitoring, recording, storing, remote reporting; alerts the wearer of impending threats, such as approaching cars, persons, objects or gunshots and may incorporate a visor that provides a panoramic view. The body camera integrates all components internally. Bullet resistant material is used in the construction of the vest and helmet. The device operates continuously, and the wearer cannot disrupt the operation without consequence. All recorded data is archived an internal memory.

A system for mitigating an impact force is provided. The system a helmet having a face mask attached thereto, and the face mask includes a first portion; and a second portion. The first portion and the second portion are separated by a gap and held together via a biasing member. A force received by the first portion is at least partially transferred to the second portion via the biasing member, wherein a fraction of the transferred force is returned to the first portion, the fraction being less than the force received.

Implementations of a ballistic helmet that may include an adapter for each earcup secured thereto and an integrated electronic circuit configured to power and operate conductively connected electronic devices are provided. The ballistic helmet may comprise two armor plates, each armor plate may be positioned to cover an ear of a wearer and thereby provide ballistic protection thereto. In some implementations, the ballistic helmet may further comprise two earcup adapters, each earcup adapter is configured to be mounted on an interior side of an armor plate and to allow an attached earcup to rotate thereon. In this way, each earcup may be comfortably positioned over an ear of the wearer and thereby attenuate sound. In some implementations, the ballistic helmet may also comprise an integrated electronic circuit configured to operate and/or power electronic earcups and other electrically powered devices (e.g., a flashlight) conductively coupled thereto.

Implementations of a ballistic helmet that may include an adapter for each earcup secured thereto and an integrated electronic circuit configured to power and operate conductively connected electronic devices are provided. The ballistic helmet may comprise two armor plates, each armor plate may be positioned to cover an ear of a wearer and thereby provide ballistic protection thereto. In some implementations, the ballistic helmet may further comprise two earcup adapters, each earcup adapter is configured to be mounted on an interior side of an armor plate and to allow an attached earcup to rotate thereon. In this way, each earcup may be comfortably positioned over an ear of the wearer and thereby attenuate sound. In some implementations, the ballistic helmet may also comprise an integrated electronic circuit configured to operate and/or power electronic earcups and other electrically powered devices (e.g., a flashlight) conductively coupled thereto.

A method for providing a collision warning using an image capture device mounted on a rear portion of a helmet, including receiving a series of image frames and receiving spatial position data about the helmet from an inertial measurement unit. The spatial position data includes at least one of a roll angle, a yaw angle, and a pitch angle of the helmet. The method includes adjusting an orientation of the series of image frames based on the spatial position data. Thus, the orientation of the series of image frames is level with an orientation of the scene. The method includes identifying a target vehicle and calculating a speed of the target vehicle based on a rate of change of a position of the target vehicle. Further, the method includes controlling an output device and/or the motorcycle based on the speed of the target vehicle and the rate of change.

A modular helmet interface with a mounting cleat and adhesive layer is provided. In one aspect, a mounting cleat is affixed to a helmet, such as a ballistic helmet, by an adhesive layer, the mounting cleat having a cavity filled with the adhesive used to secure the cleat to the helmet. In a further aspect, the mounting cleat has one or more annular grooves for improving the bond between the cleat and the helmet. In another aspect, a mounting cleat is secured to a helmet by way of a cleat-receiving securing member, the securing member affixed to the helmet by an adhesive layer.

A modular helmet interface with a mounting cleat and adhesive layer is provided. In one aspect, a mounting cleat is affixed to a helmet, such as a ballistic helmet, by an adhesive layer, the mounting cleat having a cavity filled with the adhesive used to secure the cleat to the helmet. In a further aspect, the mounting cleat has one or more annular grooves for improving the bond between the cleat and the helmet. In another aspect, a mounting cleat is secured to a helmet by way of a cleat-receiving securing member, the securing member affixed to the helmet by an adhesive layer.

A saddle-type vehicle includes a helmet and an occupant authentication device configured to perform authentication of an occupant by a small camera (an imaging element) provided in the helmet. The occupant authentication device releases lock on the vehicle if the occupant is authenticated.