AU2015100450A4 - SmartSafe V4.0 Remote Simple Bike Safety Helmet - Google Patents

Abstract

The benefits of this Innovative Invention are widespread for the entire Australian community, where protective bike helmets are compulsory when riding on State and Territory roads, pathways and pavements. Cyclists will become more visible in the daylight, and be illuminated at night for easy identification of cycling direction, be able to warn oncoming traffic and pedestrians of their approach, and draw attention to themselves, by being Illuminated and able to warn others with a horn. In Event of an accident, data can quickly be downloaded from the RFID NFC Tag via a Smartphone, to enable speedy Emergency response. The long battery life and easy operation and lightweight components will ensure the cyclists would wear the V4.0 Electronic Remote Controlled Simple Bike Safety Helmet The SmartSafe V4.0 Electronic Remote Controlled Simple Bike Safety Helmet prototype is available for testing. rrr wN N4 L DtA (D 0

Description

1 TITLE: SmartSafe V4.0 Remote Simple Bike Safety Helmet TECHNICAL FIELD: Electronic Remote Controlled Simple Bike Safety Helmet. BACKGROUND OF INVENTION: (0001) This innovative Invention relates to a Simple Electronic Remote Operated, self-contained, protective bicycle helmet that will increase the visibility and presence of cyclists on public roads and pathways in Australia, at a low cost, and enable quick identification of the rider, in event of an accident. (0002) Cyclists generally ride on shoulders of the roads, pavements, or pathways in the cities around Australia, often early in the mornings, and at dusk when commuting to and from work, exercising, and socially rides with family. The visibility and presence of cyclists to pedestrians and motor vehicles is very limited, even in full daylight, and this invention aims to increase the visibility and presence of Cyclists wearing the V4.0 Electronic Remote Controlled Simple Bike Safety Helmet, thus possibly saving hundreds of possible bicycle related accidents across Australia per year, and possibly saving lives, and assisting in providing vital personal information in event of an accident. SUMMARY OF INVENTION: (0003) The V4.0 Electronic Remote Controlled Simple Bike Safety Helmet is the solution to increase visibility and presence of cyclists, from the front, rear and side viewing angles, and includes a warning horn, which can all be operated from a Remote control switch fitted to the handlebars of the bicycle. There is current working prototype of the V4.0 Electronic Remote Controlled Simple Bike Safety Helmet. (0004)The SmartSafe V4.0 Electronic Remote Controlled Simple Bike Safety Helmet can store the cyclist's emergency contacts and medical information that can be read by anyone with a Smartphone.

2 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS: FIGURE 1 SmartSafe V4.0 Electronic Remote Controlled Simple Bike Safety Helmet - Top view description: 1. Front Headlight - White LED 2. Rear Taillight - Flashing Red LED 3. Audible Horn(15m Range) 4. RFID Tag (Under Shell) 5. Mini USB Charger Module(Charging socket Exposed) FIGURE 2 SmartSafe V4.0 Electronic Remote Controlled Simple Bike Safety Helmet - Right side view description: 1. Front Headlight - White LED 2. Rear Taillight - Flashing Red LED 3. Audible Horn(15m Range) 4. RFID Tag (Under Shell) 5. Mini USB Charger Module(Charging socket Exposed) FIGURE 3 SmartSafe V4.0 Electronic Remote Controlled Simple Bike Safety Helmet - Left side view description: 1. Front Headlight - White LED 2. Rear Taillight - Flashing Red LED 3. Audible Horn(15m Range) 4. RFID Tag (Under Shell) 5. Mini USB Charger Module(Charging socket Exposed) 6. Remote Receiver Control Unit - 1 Ch 7. Electronic Control circuit 8. Manual Horn button - Membrane switch 3 DESCRIPTION: (0005) The Front Light of the V4.0 Electronic Remote Controlled Simple Bike Safety Helmet is a 500mW (0.5W) bright white LED with120 degree viewing angle, mounted in the centre front of the helmet, The Front Light has a solid white beam of light. The light is not intended to replace the headlight of the bicycle at night, due to the head movement of the rider not always being in the same forward facing position, but will make the cyclist more visible to oncoming road users and pedestrians during the day and night. (0006) The Rear Flashing Tail Light of the V4.0 Electronic Remote Controlled Simple Bike Safety Helmet is a 500mW (0.5W) bright Red LED with 20 degree viewing angle, mounted to the centre rear of the helmet, and has a pre-set, 350 m/second continuously flashing red light. The light is not intended to replace the Taillight of the bicycle at night, due to the head movement of the rider not always being in the same forward facing position, but will make the cyclist more visible to oncoming road users from the rear approach, and pedestrians, during the day and night. (0007) The Intelligent Bicycle Helmet includes a Horn function to warn pedestrians and other Cyclists of the oncoming bicycle, or any other possible dangerous situations. The Horn is a low level sound, to prevent damage to the cyclists hearing, considering the close proximity of the helmet to the ears, but audible enough to alert others up to about 15m. (008) The Horn is operated from the single channel, 433 MHz, Remote Control Transmitter unit mounted on the Cyclists Handlebars, for safety and ease of use. (009)The optional Membrane switch mounted on the left hand side of the Helmet, acts as an additional option, should the cyclist misplace the remote, or use another Bicycle. Either or both switches can be operated at any time, to ensure the Cyclist is able to warn other road users of their approach. (0010) The V2.0 Remote Intelligent Bicycle Helmet has a Waterproof PVC Label RFID NFC Tag mounted in or on the rear of the helmet shell. The NFC Tag operates on the standard 13.56 MHz frequency, has a 1 kb storage capacity, and contains a S50 MF1 Smart IC as the storage device, and is 18mm in diameter. This NFC Tag can store any information the cyclist would like to include for emergency conditions, 4 to enable the emergency services to easily identify the cyclist, contact his family or next of kin, and include specific medical details, if required. The NFC tag can be programmed from any mobile phone device, by the helmet user and updated at any time. The tag can be read by any person who has a NFC compatible Smartphone device. There is a 20mm Red warning sticker placed over the position of the NFC Tag to indicate the position of the NFC Tag. (0011) The V4.0 Electronic Remote Controlled Simple Bike Safety Helmet is self powered from a rechargeable 1000mAhr, 3,7v DC PCB protected Lithium Ion battery, which can be recharged from any standard USB port device, or any 5V DC power source, including Laptops and Computers. The helmet has a TP 4056 charge protection module and regulator mounted in the rear centre of the helmet, with the charge point Mini USB socket exposed to the rear, this socket will be protected from the elements with a rubber plug that can be removed for charging and replaced after use. The single charge life of the helmet in operation is over 12 hours running time. (0012) The Intelligent Bicycle Helmet has a 5 VDC line head contact switch, which only turns the helmet on when it is placed on the head, and switches off automatically when the helmet is removed, adding valuable use time to the helmet and reducing recharge frequency. The microprocessor takes about 2 seconds to restart, and the helmet function becomes active. (0013) The Electronic Control circuit is mounted within the shell of the V4.0 Electronic Remote Controlled Simple Bike Safety Helmet, just above the Horn Membrane Switch, on the left hand side of the helmet, and positions of this may vary, according to helmet styles and shapes. (0014) The only user interface switches on the V4.0 Electronic Remote Controlled Simple Bike Safety Helmet is the Remote Handlebar Mounted 1 Button, 1 Channel, 433 MHz Transmitter Control, with limited range and has programmed channels, which is removable from the handlebar mount, controls the Horn function. The Remote Handlebar Mounted 1 Button Transmitter Control has a single button layout. The Transmitter sends the signal to the matched and paired remote Receiver module mounted within the helmet, and this Receiver unit is connected to, and controls the appropriate input for the Electronic Control circuit via an internal cable.

5 (0015) The V4.0 Electronic Remote Controlled Simple Bike Safety Helmet has an Integrated Wire Frame Bus Support System added to increase the strength of the helmet, making up for the quantity of Polystyrene or foam structure that would be removed to include the Intelligent Bicycle Helmet components, and secures the LED's in a fixed position for ease of mass manufacturing. The Integrated Wire Frame Bus Support System conducts the Ov to the components within the helmet, and is currently a single strand of 4mm2 copper wire. This system may not be required or integrated for the manufacturing of higher quality helmets, made from products other than polystyrene, as the addition support will not be required to meet Australian Standards. (0016) All components are integrated within the current type of Australian approved protective bicycle helmet designs, and mounted within the polystyrene or foam shell of the helmet, besides the top of the LED's, the Charger unit and the Membrane switch. DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS: Not Used.

Claims (10)

1. Increased Cyclist visibility and presence using this invention will prevent accidents and save Australian cyclists and other road user's lives.

2. Existing Australian vehicle warning lighting colour will ensure current licenced drivers and pedestrians will immediately identify cyclist direction of Travel.

3. NFC RFID Tag includes capability for the storage of cyclists Emergency Contact and Medical information.

4. Reliable Electronic Lighting and Horn control.

5. Hat on, Power on, Hat off, Power off - Power saving feature.

6. Lightweight and self-contained within the Bike Safety Helmet.

7. Easy to use, Remote Handlebar Mounted Control Switch.

8. Dual operated Warning Horn to prevent collisions by the surprise of a Cyclist approaching from the rear.

9. 12 Working hours battery life between charges.

10. Easy and Safe Recharging of Bike Safety Helmet - up to 400 recharge cycles.