Patent classifications
A42B3/04
MODULAR HELMET SYSTEM
A helmet mounting system for attaching an accessory device to a helmet includes one or more cables with a hook for removably engaging the brim of the helmet. Each cable has an end attached to a spool which is rotatable in a first direction for winding of the cable(s) around the spool and a second direction for unwinding the cable. A tensioning mechanism is coupled to the spool. In certain embodiments, one or more accessory devices are electrically coupled to a power and data management module for routing power, data and control signals to the one or more accessory devices. Accessory devices are interchangeable, providing a modular system that can be customized to meet mission requirements and accessory devices are removable and replaceable as mission requirements change.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ATTACHING ACCESSORIES TO HEADGEAR
A clip system for attaching accessories to headgears is provided. The clip system comprises a clip assembly having a first clip attachable to a first accessory, and a first clip-receiving adaptor attachable to a headgear. The first clip-receiving adaptor receives and fastens the first clip.
Hands-free switch system
A head-worn system has one or more illumination, imaging, communication, and/or other controlled elements electrically connected to a switch element (e.g., a piezo switch) positioned on the head-worn system so as to be overlying an area of a wearer's masseter muscle when worn on the wearer's person. The switch element is configured to be activated responsive to clenching of the wearer's jaw. The one or more controlled elements may be arranged to provide directional lighting/imaging from the point of view of the wearer, for example from the area of the wearer's zygomatic bones, when the head-worn system is worn on the wearer's person.
WIRELESS CAMERA SYSTEM
A system for providing controls signals to a wireless remote camera comprises a signal generating device that presents forward and inverse polarity pulse trains. A transmitter data converter circuit has a forward polarity input point for receiving the inverse polarity pulse trains and an inverse polarity input point for receiving the forward polarity pulse trains, and converts the forward and inverse polarity pulse trains to a conditioned unitary pulse train. A modulator circuit modulates the conditioned unitary pulse train onto an RF carrier. A demodulator circuit demodulates the modulated output wave to produce a reproduction of the conditioned unitary pulse train. A receiver data converter circuit converts the conditioned unitary pulse train to conditioned forward polarity pulse trains and conditioned inverse polarity pulse trains. A camera control circuit produces control signals based on the conditioned forward and inverse polarity pulse trains. A wireless remote camera receives the control signals.
HELMET AND CHARGING SYSTEM
In a helmet including a battery and a helmet body whose outer surface is constituted by a shell, a charging connector is disposed inside the shell to face inward of the shell, and the charging connector is configured to be connected to a power supply-side connector connected to a power supply through a power supply-side cable during charging of the battery.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES BASED ON DATA COLLECTED FROM MONITORING A PHYSIOLOGICAL PARAMETER OF PERSONS ENGAGED IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
The present disclosure provides systems and methods for providing training opportunities based on data collected from monitoring a physiological parameter of persons engaged in physical activity. The physical activity can be a sporting activity, such as a contact sport (e.g., football, hockey, lacrosse) or a recreational activity or sport (e.g., biking, hiking, skiing, snowboarding, motorsports). The system is configured with select components that perform a method of (i) recording data related to a physiological parameter of a person engaged in a physical activity (e.g., an impact received by a player engaged in a contact sport), (ii) analyzing the recorded data related to the physiological parameter while the person is engaged in a physical activity (e.g., is the received impact greater than a predetermined threshold), and (iii) providing post-physical activity analysis of the recorded data to make suggested changes in how the person engages in the physical activity.
HEAD UP DISPLAY DEVICE AND HELMET
In an HUD device (3) mounted on a helmet (101), a projection unit (39) configured to project display light to a combiner (73) includes a light emitter (57) configured to emit display light, a housing (61) having a projection opening (63) through which display light emitted from the light emitter passes, and a cover member (65) having transparency to light and disposed to cover the projection opening. The projection unit (39) is incorporated in a chin portion (113) of the helmet body such that display light to be projected to the combiner passes through an optical path portion (119) provided in a mouse cover (115) of the helmet body (105). The cover member is disposed at an inner side of an interior member than a surface of the interior member at which an end of the optical path portion at a light emission side is open.
System, Method, and Apparatus for Synchronizing Local Flashing in a Marker System
A method of synchronizing flashing between a plurality of marker system components mounted on a helmet includes receiving a signal from at least one global positioning satellite receiver, the signal comprising a time value. When the time value indicates illumination is needed, initiating illumination of at least one light emitting device of each the marker system components, thereby, synchronizing of the initiating of illumination to the time value for all marker system components.
Vehicle with personal hydration system
A hydration system including a fluid reservoir, a fluid path in communication with the reservoir, and a magnetic quick connect interposed in the fluid path is disclosed. A fluid delivery system for a hydration system is also disclosed that includes a magnetic quick connect interposed in a fluid delivery path of the delivery system. The magnetic quick connect can also be used in a wide variety of fluid delivery systems. A kit for forming a fluid delivery system for a hydration system is also disclosed, as are various components of a hydration system.
Reconfigurable lighting system for helmet
A lighting system for a helmet, and in particular an aircrew member's helmet, which lighting system includes reconfigurable strips of light emitting diode (LED) lights.