HELMET
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1. A helmet comprising:
- a shell configured to be worn on a head of a user;
a sensor coupled to the shell, the sensor being configured to detect deceleration of the shell below a predetermined threshold rate of deceleration and to generate a signal; and
a communication module coupled to the shell and the sensor, the communication module being configured to receive the signal from the sensor when the sensor detects a deceleration of the shell below a predetermined threshold rate of deceleration and to generate a signal to a rescue assistance center after a predetermined time period.
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Abstract
A helmet includes a shell configured to be worn on a head of a user and a sensor coupled to the shell. The sensor is configured to detect deceleration of the shell below a predetermined threshold rate of deceleration and to generate a signal. The helmet further includes a communication module coupled to the shell and the sensor. The communication module is configured to receive the signal from the sensor when the sensor detects a deceleration of the shell below a predetermined threshold rate of deceleration and to generate a signal to a rescue assistance center after a predetermined time period. Other embodiments and methods are disclosed.
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28 Claims
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1. A helmet comprising:
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a shell configured to be worn on a head of a user; a sensor coupled to the shell, the sensor being configured to detect deceleration of the shell below a predetermined threshold rate of deceleration and to generate a signal; and a communication module coupled to the shell and the sensor, the communication module being configured to receive the signal from the sensor when the sensor detects a deceleration of the shell below a predetermined threshold rate of deceleration and to generate a signal to a rescue assistance center after a predetermined time period. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A helmet comprising:
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a shell configured to be worn on a head of a user; a control module coupled to the shell; a strap coupled to the shell and the control module, the strap comprising at least one strap portion configured to be secured under the chin of the user, the arrangement being such that the at least one strap portion, when secured, activates the control module; a sensor coupled to the shell and the control module, the sensor being configured to detect an event affecting the shell and to generate a signal; and a communication module coupled to the shell and the control module, the communication module being configured to receive the signal from the control module when the sensor detects an event. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A helmet comprising:
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a shell configured to be worn on a head of a user; a sensor coupled to the shell, the sensor being configured to detect an event affecting the shell and to generate a signal; a control module coupled to the shell and the sensor, the control module including a notification device configured to generate an audible signal to the user when the sensor detects an event; and a communication module coupled to the shell and the control module, the communication module being configured to receive the signal from the control module when the sensor detects an event. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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21. A method of detecting an event and transmitting a signal upon detecting the event, the method comprises:
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donning a helmet on a head of a user; wearing the helmet during an activity involving movement at a rate of speed; detecting a deceleration of the helmet below a predetermined threshold rate of deceleration; generating a signal upon detecting the deceleration after a predetermined time period; and providing a response to the signal. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. A method of detecting an event and transmitting a signal upon detecting the event, the method comprises:
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donning a helmet on a head of a user by fastening at least one strap portion under a chin of the user to activate components of a system capable of detecting an event; wearing the helmet during an activity involving movement at a rate of speed; detecting an event; generating a signal upon detecting the event; and providing a response to the signal.
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28. A method of detecting an event and transmitting a signal upon detecting the event, the method comprises:
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donning a helmet on a head of a user to activate components of a system capable of detecting an event; wearing the helmet during an activity involving movement at a rate of speed; detecting an event and generating an audible signal to notify the user of the event; generating a signal upon detecting the event if the user does not respond in a predetermined manner; and providing a response to the signal.
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