Multi-functional helmet

Abstract

A multi-functional helmet having a helmet main body, comprising a display screen in the front of said helmet main body, a plurality of cameras on the back or side of said helmet main body. Said main body comprises a digital photo converter and a power supply. Said display screen and camera are electronically connected to said digital photo converter and said power supply. The user of the helmet can observe the surroundings behind the user without turning the user's body or head. The use of the helmet can protect the user's safety and monitor the surroundings at the same time. The helmet is particularly useful in the military.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a profile of the multi-functional helmet in use by a user.

FIG. 2 is a top view of the multi-functional helmet.

DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

According to FIG. 1, the multi-functional helmet includes a helmet main body 1. The main body 1 can be various types of helmets. A display screen 2 is positioned at the front 11 of the helmet main body 1. There is a camera 3 in the back 12 of the helmet main body 1. There are a digital photographic converter 4 and power supply (not shown) within the helmet main body 1. Display screen 2, camera 3 are electronically connected with the digital photographic converter 4 and the power supply.

When operating, the user of the helmet can turn on the power supply. The camera 3 can take photos of the surrounding objects and transmit the photos through the digital photographic converter 4 to the display screen 3 in the front 11 of the helmet main body 1. Therefore, the user of the helmet can monitor the surrounding behind the user's back while walking forwards. This type of helmet is particularly useful in the military. For example, the helmet is useful for a soldier in a lookout, movement, or compact situation. The helmet is also useful in domestic police patrol. It is also useful in the civilian use for a motorcyclist and a bicyclist to observe and monitor traffic condition behind, or when walking in the wilderness or remote area, constantly monitoring the surroundings. Because of its unique features, the helmet user does not need to turn his or her head in a wide angle in order to observe the surroundings behind. As a result, the safety and convenience of the user improve.

In the present embodiments, the display screen 2 can be fixed in the front 11 of the helmet main body 1. Alternatively, the display screen 2 can be foldably fixed on the front 11 of the helmet main body 1 so that the display screen 2 can be folded when not in use. Additionally, the camera 3 can be positioned in the back 12 of the helmet main body, the left or right side of the helmet main body 1. A camera can also be positioned on the tope of the helmet main body 1 in order to achieve multi-directional monitoring. In addition, an illuminating device can be positioned on the helmet main body 1.

Claims

1. A multi-functional helmet comprising: a helmet main body having a front, a back, left side, right side and a top;a display screen;a plurality of camera securely positioned on said helmet main body;a digital photographic converter embedded in said helmet main body;a power supply, whereby said display screen and said camera are electronically connected with said digital photographic converter and said power supply.

2. A multi-functional helmet according to claim 1, wherein said display screen is foldably positioned in the front of said helmet main body.

3. A multi-functional helmet according to claim 1, wherein said cameras are securely positioned on said back, left or right sides of said helmet main body.

4. A multi-functional helmet according to claim 3, wherein said camera is securely positioned on said top of said helmet main body.

5. A multi-functional helmet according to claim 1, further comprising an illuminating device attached on said helmet main body.