A real-time virtual reality welding system including a programmable processor-based subsystem, a spatial tracker operatively connected to the programmable processor-based subsystem, at least one mock welding tool capable of being spatially tracked by the spatial tracker, and at least one display device operatively connected to the programmable processor-based subsystem. The system is capable of simulating, in virtual reality space, a weld puddle having real-time molten metal fluidity and heat dissipation characteristics. The system is further capable of importing data into the virtual reality welding system and analyzing the data to characterize a student welder's progress and to provide training.

A head guard is provided. The head guard includes one or more sensors as part of an sensory input and communications system. The head guard wirelessly communicates data to remote computing devices for intelligent data collection.

A system (1) for assisting a field operator, in particular a maintenance field operator, by a remote assistant (51) equipped with a viewer (50) comprises a first group of components configured to be connected to a support (10) wearable on the operator's head, including a first video camera (11), a local viewer (13) arranged to be watched by the operator, a first control unit (15) and a first wireless connection interface (19). The system also comprises a handpiece (20) providing a visual sensor (21) such as a video camera or a thermal imaging camera, a serial port (24) for connecting a peripheral device (30) such as an instrument or a sensor or a video source, a second control unit (25) and a second connection interface (26). The connection interfaces (15,25) are configured for mutually changing, locally or through a remote server (99) available through a data network (3), data streams (12,22,32) coming from the video camera (11), from the visual sensor (21) or from the peripheral device (30), respectively, intended to be displayed by the local viewer (13). Moreover, the connection interfaces are configured for exchanging the data streams with the assistants (51) remote viewer (50) through the remote server (99). The system (1) also comprises a scenario-switching device (80) for displaying a same data stream of interest (42) at the same time to the local viewer (13) and to the remote viewer (50), said data stream of interest selected among data streams (12,22,32) related to the scenarios (11′,21′) framed by the video camera (11) and by the visual sensor (21), respectively, and to the data obtained from the peripheral device (30).

A system (1) for assisting a field operator, in particular a maintenance field operator, by a remote assistant (51) equipped with a viewer (50) comprises a first group of components configured to be connected to a support (10) wearable on the operator's head, including a first video camera (11), a local viewer (13) arranged to be watched by the operator, a first control unit (15) and a first wireless connection interface (19). The system also comprises a handpiece (20) providing a visual sensor (21) such as a video camera or a thermal imaging camera, a serial port (24) for connecting a peripheral device (30) such as an instrument or a sensor or a video source, a second control unit (25) and a second connection interface (26). The connection interfaces (15,25) are configured for mutually changing, locally or through a remote server (99) available through a data network (3), data streams (12,22,32) coming from the video camera (11), from the visual sensor (21) or from the peripheral device (30), respectively, intended to be displayed by the local viewer (13). Moreover, the connection interfaces are configured for exchanging the data streams with the assistants (51) remote viewer (50) through the remote server (99). The system (1) also comprises a scenario-switching device (80) for displaying a same data stream of interest (42) at the same time to the local viewer (13) and to the remote viewer (50), said data stream of interest selected among data streams (12,22,32) related to the scenarios (11′,21′) framed by the video camera (11) and by the visual sensor (21), respectively, and to the data obtained from the peripheral device (30).

The invention relates to a protective helmet, comprising an outer shell (1) for distributing impact forces and an antenna (2) for transferring a radio signal, which antenna is arranged at least partially inside the outer shell (1). The outer shell (1) consists of a main material in a main region (5). The protective helmet is characterized in that the outer shell (1) consists of a cut-out material in a cut-out region (6), the cut-out material having a lesser damping effect on the radio signal in comparison with the main material. The invention further relates to a method for producing a protective helmet.

The invention relates to a protective helmet, comprising an outer shell (1) for distributing impact forces and an antenna (2) for transferring a radio signal, which antenna is arranged at least partially inside the outer shell (1). The outer shell (1) consists of a main material in a main region (5). The protective helmet is characterized in that the outer shell (1) consists of a cut-out material in a cut-out region (6), the cut-out material having a lesser damping effect on the radio signal in comparison with the main material. The invention further relates to a method for producing a protective helmet.

The present invention relates to a motorcycle helmet device. The device is comprised of a body that has at least one LED and/or LED panel, a visor, a projector, a battery and a mobile application. The at least one LED and/or LED panel can further be customized using the mobile application to allow a user to change the appearance of the body depending upon their preferences. The projector further allows a GPS navigation software to be projected onto the visor such that a user can view the software while driving a motorcycle without having to take his or her eyes off of the road. In addition, the projector can allow a user to customize the appearance of the visor.

The present invention relates to a motorcycle helmet device. The device is comprised of a body that has at least one LED and/or LED panel, a visor, a projector, a battery and a mobile application. The at least one LED and/or LED panel can further be customized using the mobile application to allow a user to change the appearance of the body depending upon their preferences. The projector further allows a GPS navigation software to be projected onto the visor such that a user can view the software while driving a motorcycle without having to take his or her eyes off of the road. In addition, the projector can allow a user to customize the appearance of the visor.

A multi-functional vehicle helmet, having a helmet assembly with an exterior shell and an interior shell having protective foam in between. The exterior shell has a transceiver for wireless communications embedded therein. Further having an audio video interleave recording device, and a multifunctional knob assembly having first and second multifunctional knobs, skipping buttons, and tracking buttons. Further having a microphone assembly, and a stereo speaker assembly with at least one speaker embedded in the interior shell. Further having a liquid crystal display, at least one secure digital expansion slot, and a battery assembly having a battery, wherein a multi-functional vehicle helmet is able to communicate with at least a second enabled device.

A multi-functional vehicle helmet, having a helmet assembly with an exterior shell and an interior shell having protective foam in between. The exterior shell has a transceiver for wireless communications embedded therein. Further having an audio video interleave recording device, and a multifunctional knob assembly having first and second multifunctional knobs, skipping buttons, and tracking buttons. Further having a microphone assembly, and a stereo speaker assembly with at least one speaker embedded in the interior shell. Further having a liquid crystal display, at least one secure digital expansion slot, and a battery assembly having a battery, wherein a multi-functional vehicle helmet is able to communicate with at least a second enabled device.