Wireless helmet communications system
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1. A wireless helmet communication system comprising:
- a transmitter configured to transmit a signal;
a receiver coupled to a helmet and configured to receive the signal;
a power source configured to supply power to the receiver; and
a speaker positioned in the helmet and coupled to the receiver, the speaker configured to output sound corresponding to the signal.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for a wireless communication system for a motorcycle and motorcycle helmets.
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26 Claims
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1. A wireless helmet communication system comprising:
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a transmitter configured to transmit a signal;
a receiver coupled to a helmet and configured to receive the signal;
a power source configured to supply power to the receiver; and
a speaker positioned in the helmet and coupled to the receiver, the speaker configured to output sound corresponding to the signal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A audio system for a motorcycle comprising:
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an audio source supported by the motorcycle, the audio source configured to produce a first signal;
a transmitter supported by the motorcycle, the transmitter configured to receive the first signal and transmit a second signal;
a helmet configured to be worn by a motorcycle rider;
a receiver supported by the helmet and configured to receive the second signal and transmit a third signal; and
a least one speaker positioned in the helmet, the speaker configured to receive the third signal and produce sound corresponding to the third signal. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A wireless method of delivering signals from a motorcycle to a motorcycle helmet, the method including the steps of:
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providing an audio source, a transmitter, a receiver, and a speaker, the audio source and the transmitter coupled to the motorcycle, the receiver and the speaker coupled to the motorcycle helmet, the speaker being coupled to the receiver;
converting a first signal from the audio source to a second signal;
transmitting the second signal from the transmitter;
receiving the second signal at the receiver;
converting the second signal to a third signal, the third signal being received by the speaker; and
producing an audio signal from the speaker. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19)
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20. A motorcycle helmet including a wireless audio system configured to receive a signal from a transmitter positioned on a motorcycle, the motorcycle helmet comprising:
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an outer shell;
a receiver coupled to a helmet and configured to receive the signal;
a power source configured to supply power to the receiver; and
a speaker positioned in the helmet and coupled to the receiver, the speaker configured to output sound corresponding to the signal. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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