A near field communications (NFC) enabled buckle for helmet and method of using the same are disclosed. A first coupling end and a second coupling end are configured for releasable cooperative joining of the ends. An NFC chip is carried by one of the first coupling end and the second coupling end. The NFC chip is configured to couple to an NFC enabled communications device. The user may register the NFC chip with a tracking and alert system. An app allows the user to program the NFC chip with one or more of identification data, medical data, and emergency notification data. In the event the rider is involved in an accident, a first responder may read the data on the NFC chip and use the encoded data to render assistance. An app allows user activation of an SOS by tapping their NFC enabled communications device on the NFC enabled buckle.

A helmet (1) for carrying audio-visual equipment includes a brace member (18) having first and second ends (20, 22). The brace member passes in a spaced apart relationship from the left side of the head to the right side of the head of a wearer in use, until connecting at each end (20, 22) to a respective left or right side of the helmet (1). A boom (24) has a first boom end and a second boom end, the boom connecting at the first boom end to one of the first and second ends (20, 22) of the brace member (18). The boom includes a mounting for carrying at least one camera in a position near the head of a wearer. A method of capturing image data from a face and a power supply system for portable equipment are disclosed.

A helmet (1) for carrying audio-visual equipment includes a brace member (18) having first and second ends (20, 22). The brace member passes in a spaced apart relationship from the left side of the head to the right side of the head of a wearer in use, until connecting at each end (20, 22) to a respective left or right side of the helmet (1). A boom (24) has a first boom end and a second boom end, the boom connecting at the first boom end to one of the first and second ends (20, 22) of the brace member (18). The boom includes a mounting for carrying at least one camera in a position near the head of a wearer. A method of capturing image data from a face and a power supply system for portable equipment are disclosed.

A control unit for a worker wearing personal protective equipment is presented. The control unit includes a PPE network creator that, when activated, creates a network. The control unit also includes a PPE device identifier configured to detect a first PPE associated with the worker and a second PPE associated with the worker. The first PPE has a first speaker and a first microphone. The second PPE has a second speaker and a second microphone. The control unit also comprises a PPE network joiner that facilitates the first and second PPE joining the network. The control unit also comprises a preferred configuration selector that automatically selects a preferred speaker for the worker and a preferred microphone for the worker. The preferred speaker is the first or second speaker. The preferred microphone is the first or second microphone. The control unit also comprises a network communication component that automatically communicates a first device parameter settings to the first PPE and a second device parameter settings to the second PPE. The first and second device parameter settings are based on the selected preferred speaker and microphone.

A control unit for a worker wearing personal protective equipment is presented. The control unit includes a PPE network creator that, when activated, creates a network. The control unit also includes a PPE device identifier configured to detect a first PPE associated with the worker and a second PPE associated with the worker. The first PPE has a first speaker and a first microphone. The second PPE has a second speaker and a second microphone. The control unit also comprises a PPE network joiner that facilitates the first and second PPE joining the network. The control unit also comprises a preferred configuration selector that automatically selects a preferred speaker for the worker and a preferred microphone for the worker. The preferred speaker is the first or second speaker. The preferred microphone is the first or second microphone. The control unit also comprises a network communication component that automatically communicates a first device parameter settings to the first PPE and a second device parameter settings to the second PPE. The first and second device parameter settings are based on the selected preferred speaker and microphone.

A sensor hub for collecting sensor data during a parachuting or wing-suite event is described herein. In some instances, the sensor hub may include a sensor hub housing, the sensor hub housing including a first cavity that houses a power supply and a communication unit and a second cavity that houses a location sensor and an orientation sensor, wherein the communication unit is configured to share the location sensor and the orientation sensor with a second sensor hub and a helmet that attaches to the sensor hub housing.

A sensor hub for collecting sensor data during a parachuting or wing-suite event is described herein. In some instances, the sensor hub may include a sensor hub housing, the sensor hub housing including a first cavity that houses a power supply and a communication unit and a second cavity that houses a location sensor and an orientation sensor, wherein the communication unit is configured to share the location sensor and the orientation sensor with a second sensor hub and a helmet that attaches to the sensor hub housing.

A protection device is disclosed, where the protection device comprises an eye protection shield, a light beacon, and a control circuitry to control the light beacon.

A protection device is disclosed, where the protection device comprises an eye protection shield, a light beacon, and a control circuitry to control the light beacon.

A communication accessory may include an ear cup configured to at least one of send and receive an audio communication. The ear cup may be detachably coupleable to a first accessory coupling system configured to couple to a helmet and a second accessory coupling system configured to couple to a headband.