Patent Application
20170288718
The following includes information that may be useful in understanding the present disclosure. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art nor material to the presently described or claimed inventions, nor that any publication or document that is specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
The present invention relates generally to the field of telecommunications of existing art and more specifically relates to wireless communications.
People have grown accustomed to being able to talk on a cell phone whenever they choose. This is typically not a problem in a car as a driver may still steer one-handed, or they can use a wireless communication device to talk hands-free. This is generally not an option for people who travel by bicycle or motorcycle, as they must ride with both hands on the handlebars for safety. Additionally, some people may need ride a bicycle/motorcycle without a helmet such that they may also wear a wireless earpiece at the same time, greatly increasing the risk of injury or death. A suitable solution is desired.
U.S. Publication No. 2012/0077438 to Ohjin Jung relates to a Bluetooth® headset for helmet having inter-communication function. The described Bluetooth headset for helmet having inter-communication function includes a headset body configured to be mounted on a helmet, a microphone and a speaker that are configured to be installed on the headset body, a jog dial configured to be installed to perform a rotation operation and be subject to a push operation. Also included is a Bluetooth module configured to be accommodated in the headset body and to perform wireless communication while paired with an external Bluetooth device, and a control unit configured to be accommodated in the headset body to process a signal input from the microphone, a signal input according to the rotation operation and the push operation of the jog dial and a signal received from the Bluetooth module and output the processed signal to the speaker and the Bluetooth module.
In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known wireless communications art, the present disclosure provides a novel wireless communication helmet and method. The general purpose of the present disclosure, which will be described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide a wireless communication helmet system and method that is efficient and safe for use.
A wireless communication helmet system is disclosed herein. The wireless communication helmet system preferably includes a helmet assembly, a power-cord, and a control assembly. The helmet assembly preferably includes a helmet, a speaker, a microphone, and a power-supply. Preferably, the control assembly includes a wireless-communications-device, a digital-screen, and a volume-control, where the control assembly is in wireless communication with the helmet assembly, and the power-cord is removably coupleable to the helmet assembly. The wireless communication helmet system allows a user to communicate to at least one remote individual without a need to hold a communications device in a hand of the user.
Preferably, the control assembly includes caller-identification capabilities that are displayable upon the digital-screen and the wireless-communications-device is removably coupleable to a handlebar of a two-wheeled vehicle to provide ‘hands-free’ use of the wireless communication helmet system.
The speaker and the microphone of the helmet assembly are each preferably removable and replaceable such that the speaker and the microphone are each usable with more than one the helmet and may be replaced if one or both of them become damaged or worn. The power-supply preferably includes at least one battery integrated into the helmet assembly, where the at least one battery is rechargeable via a 120-volt electrical source via a cord-assembly.
According to another embodiment, a method of using a wireless communications helmet system is also disclosed herein. The method of using a wireless communications helmet system includes a first step, providing a wireless communications helmet system, the wireless communications system including a helmet assembly and a control assembly; a second step, affixing the control assembly to a handlebar; a third step, placing the helmet assembly upon a head of a user; a fourth step, commencing verbal communications with a remote individual; a fifth step, ceasing verbal communication with the remote individual; a sixth step, removing the control assembly from the handlebar; and a seventh step, removing the helmet assembly from the head of the user.
For purposes of summarizing the invention, certain aspects, advantages, and novel features of the invention have been described herein. It is to be understood that not necessarily all such advantages may be achieved in accordance with any one particular embodiment of the invention. Thus, the invention may be embodied or carried out in a manner that achieves or optimizes one advantage or group of advantages as taught herein without necessarily achieving other advantages as may be taught or suggested herein. The features of the invention which are believed to be novel are particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the concluding portion of the specification. These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following drawings and detailed description.
The figures which accompany the written portion of this specification illustrate embodiments and methods of use for the present disclosure, a wireless communication helmet system and method, constructed and operative according to the teachings of the present disclosure.
The various embodiments of the present invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings, wherein like designations denote like elements.
As discussed above, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to wireless communications and more particularly to a wireless communication helmet system and method as used to improve the ability of a user to communicate with one or more remote individuals while using a two-wheeled vehicle, the device used in a ‘hands-free’ manner.
Generally, the present invention allows an individual to have a conversation even while they are enroute. The system includes a helmet built-in speaker and microphone for wireless communication and prevents accidents that may occur when a person attempts to bike or motorcycle one-handed and without a helmet. As disclosed, the system includes one or more straps that features volume control and caller identification. The present invention effectively eliminates the need to stop the bike or motorcycle in a safe place whenever a call is received.
The wireless communication helmet system is a helmet with built-in wireless functionality that allows a user to have a conversation while they travel on a bike or motorcycle. This system may include a full face helmet with a protective shield in the front. Some embodiments may include other helmet configurations. There may be a speaker or speakers built into the headgear next to one or both ears, and a microphone near the mouth. The helmet may pair with a cell phone via a short-range a wireless technology protocol, enabling the individual to make and receive phone calls as they ride.
There may also be a pair of handlebar-mounted devices that enable the rider to control the volume of the call and see who is calling via the caller identification. The product may vary in size and can come in a variety of color finishes depending upon user preferences and manufacturing. It may have an electrical port integrated into the exterior to allow it to be charged.
Referring now more specifically to the drawings by numerals of reference, there is shown in
According to one embodiment, the wireless communication helmet system 100 may be arranged as a kit 105. In particular, the wireless communication helmet system 100 may further include a set of instructions 107. The instructions 107 may detail functional relationships in relation to the structure of the wireless communication helmet system 100 such that the wireless communication helmet system 100 can be used, maintained, or the like, in a preferred manner.
Helmet 112 of helmet assembly 110 may include a bicycle-helmet, in some embodiments. Other embodiments may include helmet 112 of helmet assembly 110 which includes a motorcycle-helmet. Wireless communication helmet system 100 may allow user 40 to communicate to at least one remote individual without a need to hold a communications device in a hand of user 40.
Embodiments may include wireless communication helmet system 100 further comprising power-cord 130; with power-cord 130 removably coupleable to helmet assembly 110. Wireless-communications-device 122 may include a mobile-phone detachably coupleable to volume-control 124 in embodiments. Other embodiments may include wireless-communications-device 122 which may be a tablet-computer detachably coupleable to volume-control 124. Wireless-communications-device 122 may be integrated with/to control assembly 120 in some embodiments.
Helmet assembly 110 may further include a camera (not shown) such that a real-time video image of user 40 may be transmittable to the remote individual. Also, speaker 114 and microphone 116 may each be removable and replaceable such that speaker 114 and microphone 116 are each usable with more than one helmet 112 or may be replaced if one or both becomes damaged or worn.
It should be noted that step five 505, step six 506, and step seven 507 are an optional steps and may not be implemented in all cases. Optional steps of method of use 500 are illustrated using dotted lines in
The embodiments of the invention described herein are exemplary and numerous modifications, variations and rearrangements can be readily envisioned to achieve substantially equivalent results, all of which are intended to be embraced within the spirit and scope of the invention. Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientist, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application.
The present application is related to and claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/314,511 filed Mar. 29, 2016, which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62314511 | Mar 2016 | US |
