DESC:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of headwear device and more particularly the present disclosure relates to a smart helmet.

BACKGROUND
[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[0003] According to government statistics, more than 20 million two wheelers were sold in India making it one of the world’s largest two-wheeler producing nations in the world. Correspondingly, India manufactures around 30 million helmets for protecting its riders, construction site workers and for fire and safety departments. However, even though the helmet remains one of the oldest safety accessories, little innovation has been brought to it over the years to enable its further utility and even today its sole utility is to just protect the wearer.
[0004] Reference CN204969651U refers to a multi- functional safety helmet that uses solar energy by way of solar panels mounted on it that helps in further powering the helmet’s attached search light as well as an attached fan for the wearer. Reference KR101243418B1 refers to an electronic helmet comprising an integrated electronic system capable of image procession and video recording, audio recording functions as well as structural functions to ensure equal weight distribution. However none of them appears to disclose a smart helmet which can be connected with a mobile computing device for the advanced functions other than just protecting the wearer from head injury.
[0005] There is, therefore, a requirement for a smart helmet which advanced capabilities.

OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0006] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a smart helmet which can be connected to mobile computing device.
[0007] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a smart helmet which can include a rechargeable battery which further can be used to charge mobile computing devices.
SUMMARY
[0008] The present disclosure relates to the field of headwear device and more particularly the present disclosure relates to a smart helmet.
[0009] An aspect of the present disclosure relates to a headwear, the headwear includes a processing unit comprising one or more processors, being coupled with the headwear device. A first communication unit is operatively coupled with the processing unit, and configured to communicatively couple the headwear device with one or more first mobile computing devices. A display unit is operatively coupled with the processing unit. The processing unit is configured to receive a set of first signals from the one or more computing devices, and process the received set of first signals to display on the display unit. A battery is operatively coupled to the processing unit, and is configure to supply electrical power to the display unit, the processing unit, and the communication unit.
[0010] In an aspect, the headwear device may include a charging unit operatively coupled to the battery, and the processing unit, and wherein the charging unit may be configured to receive electrical power from one or more power sources and store the received electrical power in the battery.
[0011] In an aspect, the charging unit may be configured to be electrically coupled to the one or more power sources by any or combination of wireless media, and wired media.
[0012] In an aspect, the charging unit may include a micro USB connector operatively coupled with the processing unit, and configured to supply the stored electrical power in the battery to one or more electrical power consuming devices.
[0013] In an aspect, the first communication unit may be any or combination of Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and an interface card.
[0014] In an aspect, the set of first signals may include a message to be displayed on the display unit.
[0015] In an aspect, the battery may be configured to charge a second mobile computing device.
[0016] In an aspect, the head wearable device may include a lock which is needed to be unlocked before using or charging the headwear, operatively configured with the processing unit, and which may be configured to be opened by any or combination of a onetime password (OTP), and a touch sensor.
[0017] In an aspect, the one or more first mobile computing device may be configured to send the OTP to the lock using the first communication unit.
[0018] Various objects, features, aspects and advantages of the inventive subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0019] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.
[0020] FIG. 1 illustrates exemplary network architecture in which or with which proposed system can be implemented, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0021] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary representation of system for proposed smart headwear device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0022] FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary representation of proposed smart headwear device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0023] FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary representation of communication protocol for the smart headwear device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0024] FIG. 5 illustrates an exemplary of an embodiment of smart headwear device with wireless charging, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0025] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[0026] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present invention. It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that embodiments of the present invention may be practiced without some of these specific details.
[0027] Embodiments of the present invention include various steps, which will be described below. The steps may be performed by hardware components or may be embodied in machine-executable instructions, which may be used to cause a general-purpose or special-purpose processor programmed with the instructions to perform the steps. Alternatively, steps may be performed by a combination of hardware, software, and firmware and/or by human operators.
[0028] Various methods described herein may be practiced by combining one or more machine-readable storage media containing the code according to the present invention with appropriate standard computer hardware to execute the code contained therein. An apparatus for practicing various embodiments of the present invention may involve one or more computers (or one or more processors within a single computer) and storage systems containing or having network access to computer program(s) coded in accordance with various methods described herein, and the method steps of the invention could be accomplished by modules, routines, subroutines, or subparts of a computer program product.
[0029] If the specification states a component or feature “may”, “can”, “could”, or “might” be included or have a characteristic, that particular component or feature is not required to be included or have the characteristic.
[0030] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on” unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0031] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which exemplary embodiments are shown. These exemplary embodiments are provided only for illustrative purposes and so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those of ordinary skill in the art. The invention disclosed may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Various modifications will be readily apparent to persons skilled in the art. The general principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments and applications without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Moreover, all statements herein reciting embodiments of the invention, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass both structural and functional equivalents thereof. Additionally, it is intended that such equivalents include both currently known equivalents as well as equivalents developed in the future (i.e., any elements developed that perform the same function, regardless of structure). Also, the terminology and phraseology used is for the purpose of describing exemplary embodiments and should not be considered limiting. Thus, the present invention is to be accorded the widest scope encompassing numerous alternatives, modifications, and equivalents consistent with the principles and features disclosed. For the purpose of clarity, details relating to technical material that is known in the technical fields related to the invention have not been described in detail so as not to unnecessarily obscure the present invention.
[0032] Thus, for example, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that the diagrams, schematics, illustrations, and the like represent conceptual views or processes illustrating systems and methods embodying this invention. The functions of the various elements shown in the figures may be provided through the use of dedicated hardware as well as hardware capable of executing associated software. Similarly, any switches shown in the figures are conceptual only. Their function may be carried out through the operation of program logic, through dedicated logic, through the interaction of program control and dedicated logic, or even manually, the particular technique being selectable by the entity implementing this invention. Those of ordinary skill in the art further understand that the exemplary hardware, software, processes, methods, and/or operating systems described herein are for illustrative purposes and, thus, are not intended to be limited to any particular named element.
[0033] Embodiments of the present invention may be provided as a computer program product, which may include a machine-readable storage medium tangibly embodying thereon instructions, which may be used to program the computer (or other electronic devices) to perform a process. The term “machine-readable storage medium” or “computer-readable storage medium” includes, but is not limited to, fixed (hard) drives, magnetic tape, floppy diskettes, optical disks, compact disc read-only memories (CD-ROMs), and magneto-optical disks, semiconductor memories, such as ROMs, PROMs, random access memories (RAMs), programmable read-only memories (PROMs), erasable PROMs (EPROMs), electrically erasable PROMs (EEPROMs), flash memory, magnetic or optical cards, or other type of media/machine-readable medium suitable for storing electronic instructions (e.g., computer programming code, such as software or firmware).A machine-readable medium may include a non-transitory medium in which data may be stored and that does not include carrier waves and/or transitory electronic signals propagating wirelessly or over wired connections. Examples of a non-transitory medium may include but are not limited to, a magnetic disk or tape, optical storage media such as compact disk (CD) or digital versatile disk (DVD), flash memory, memory or memory devices. A computer program product may include code and/or machine-executable instructions that may represent a procedure, a function, a subprogram, a program, a routine, a subroutine, a module, a software package, a class, or any combination of instructions, data structures, or program statements. A code segment may be coupled to another code segment or a hardware circuit by passing and/or receiving information, data, arguments, parameters, or memory contents. Information, arguments, parameters, data, etc. may be passed, forwarded, or transmitted via any suitable means including memory sharing, message passing, token passing, network transmission, etc.
[0034] Furthermore, embodiments may be implemented by hardware, software, firmware, middleware, microcode, hardware description languages, or any combination thereof. When implemented in software, firmware, middleware or microcode, the program code or code segments to perform the necessary tasks (e.g., a computer-program product) may be stored in a machine-readable medium. A processor(s) may perform the necessary tasks.
[0035] Systems depicted in some of the figures may be provided in various configurations. In some embodiments, the systems may be configured as a distributed system where one or more components of the system are distributed across one or more networks in a cloud computing system.
[0036] Each of the appended claims defines a separate invention, which for infringement purposes is recognized as including equivalents to the various elements or limitations specified in the claims. Depending on the context, all references below to the "invention" may in some cases refer to certain specific embodiments only. In other cases, it will be recognized that references to the "invention" will refer to subject matter recited in one or more, but not necessarily all, of the claims.
[0037] All methods described herein may be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g., “such as”) provided with respect to certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element essential to the practice of the invention.
[0038] Various terms as used herein are shown below. To the extent a term used in a claim is not defined below, it should be given the broadest definition persons in the pertinent art have given that term as reflected in printed publications and issued patents at the time of filing.
[0039] The present disclosure relates to the field of headwear device and more particularly the present disclosure relates to a smart helmet.
[0040] An aspect of the present disclosure elaborates upon a headwear, the headwear includes a processing unit comprising one or more processors, being coupled with the headwear. A first communication unit is operatively coupled with the processing unit, and configured to communicatively couple the headwear device with one or more first mobile computing devices. A display unit is operatively coupled with the processing unit. The processing unit is configured to receive a set of first signals from the one or more computing devices, and process the received set of first signals to display on the display unit. A battery is operatively coupled to the processing unit, and is configure to supply electrical power to the display unit, the processing unit, and the communication unit.
[0041] In an embodiment, the headwear device can include a charging unit operatively coupled to the battery, and the processing unit, and wherein the charging unit can be configured to receive electrical power from one or more power sources and store the received electrical power in the battery.
[0042] In an embodiment, the charging unit can be configured to be electrically coupled to the one or more power sources by any or combination of wireless media, and wired media.
[0043] In an embodiment, the charging unit can include a micro USB connector operatively coupled with the processing unit, and configured to supply the stored electrical power in the battery to one or more electrical power consuming devices.
[0044] In an embodiment, the first communication unit can be any or combination of Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and an interface card.
[0045] In an embodiment, the set of first signals can include a message to be displayed on the display unit.
[0046] In an embodiment, the battery can be configured to charge a second mobile computing device.
[0047] In an embodiment, the head wearable device can include a lock which is needed to be unlocked before using or charging the headwear, operatively configured with the processing unit, and which can be configured to be open by any or combination of a onetime password (OTP), and a touch sensor.
[0048] In an embodiment, the one or more first mobile computing device can be configured to send the OTP to the lock using the first communication unit.
[0049] FIG. 1 illustrates exemplary network architecture in which or with which proposed system can be implemented, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0050] As illustrated, in a network implementation 100, a headwear 102 can be communicatively coupled with a plurality of mobile computing devices 106-1, 106-2…106-N (collectively referred to as mobile computing devices 106 and individually referred to as mobile computing device 106 hereinafter) through network 104. The system 102 can be implemented using any or a combination of hardware components and software components such as a server 110, a computing system, a computing device, a security device and the like.
[0051] Further, the headwear 102 can interact with entities 108-1, 108-2…108-N (collectively referred to as entities 08, and individually referred to as entity 108 herein after), through the devices 106 or through applications residing on the devices 106. In an implementation, the headwear 102 can be accessed by applications residing on any operating system, including but not limited to, AndroidTM, iOSTM, and the like. In a preferred embodiment, the devices 106 are associated with respective users 108.
[0052] In an embodiment, the headwear 102 can include a processing unit comprising one or more processors. The processors can be coupled with the headwear 102. The headwear 102 can include a first communication unit that can be operatively coupled with the processing unit. The first communication unit can be configured to communicatively couple the headwear 102 with the devices 106. A display unit can be configured with the headwear 102, which can be operatively coupled with the processing unit. The processing unit can be configured to receive a set of first signals from the devices 106. The processing unit can further process the received set of first signals to display on the display unit. The set of first signals can correspond to but not limited to a message or advertisement to be displayed on the display unit. The headwear 102 can include a battery that can be operatively coupled to the processing unit, and can be configure to supply electrical power to the display unit, the processing unit, and the communication unit.
[0053] The devices 106 (also referred as one or more first mobile computing devices 106) can include a second communication unit. The headwear 102, and the devices 106 can be communicatively coupled with each other using the first communication unit, and the second communication unit. Once the communication between the headwear 102 and the devices 106 is established, the user 108 associated with the devices 106 can send the set of first signals to the headwear using the mobile computing devices 106. The set of first signals can refer to a message or an advertisement. The headwear can include a display unit, which can be used to display the message to the nearby people for advertisement purpose. The headwear 102 can include a battery which can be charged.
[0054] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary representation of system for proposed smart headwear device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0055] In an aspect, module diagram 200 of the headwear 102 may comprise one or more processor(s) 202. The one or more processor(s) 202 may be implemented as one or more microprocessors, microcomputers, microcontrollers, digital signal processors, central processing units, logic circuitries, and/or any devices that manipulate data based on operational instructions. Among other capabilities, the one or more processor(s) 202 are configured to fetch and execute computer-readable instructions stored in a memory 204 of the system 102. The memory 204 may store one or more computer-readable instructions or routines, which may be fetched and executed to create or share the data units over a network service. The memory 204 may comprise any non-transitory storage device including, for example, volatile memory such as RAM, or non-volatile memory such as EPROM, flash memory, and the like.
[0056] The system 102 may also comprise an interface(s) 206. The interface(s) 206 may comprise a variety of interfaces, for example, interfaces for data input and output devices, referred to as I/O devices, storage devices, and the like. The interface(s) 206 may facilitate communication of system 102. The interface(s) 206 may also provide a communication pathway for one or more components of the system 102. Examples of such components include, but are not limited to, processing engine(s) 208 and data 210. For example,
[0057] The processing engine(s) 208 may be implemented as a combination of hardware and programming (for example, programmable instructions) to implement one or more functionalities of the processing engine(s) 208. In examples described herein, such combinations of hardware and programming may be implemented in several different ways. For example, the programming for the processing engine(s) 208 may be processor executable instructions stored on a non-transitory machine-readable storage medium and the hardware for the processing engine(s) 208 may comprise a processing resource (for example, one or more processors), to execute such instructions. In the present examples, the machine-readable storage medium may store instructions that, when executed by the processing resource, implement the processing engine(s) 208. In such examples, the system 102 may comprise the machine-readable storage medium storing the instructions and the processing resource to execute the instructions, or the machine-readable storage medium may be separate but accessible to system 102 and the processing resource. In other examples, the processing engine(s) 208 may be implemented by electronic circuitry.
[0058] The data 210 may comprise data that is either stored or generated as a result of functionalities implemented by any of the components of the processing engine(s) 208 or the system 102.With reference to FIGs. 1 and 2, the headwear 102 can include a first communication unit that can be configured to communicatively couple the headwear 102 with the devices 106. A display unit can be associated with the headwear 102, which can be operatively coupled with the one or more processors 202. Once the headwear 102 is communicatively coupled with the devices 106, the headwear 102 can receive a set of first signals from the devices 106. The processor can process the set of first signals and can display them on the display unit using the display engine 212.
[0059] In an embodiment, the headwear 102 can include a battery that can be operatively coupled to the one or more processors 202, and can be configure to supply electrical power to the display unit, the one or more processors 202, and the memory 204. The battery can be rechargeable, and can be charged using a charging unit. The charging unit can receive electrical power from one or more power sources, and store the received electrical power in the battery. The charging unit can be configured to be electrically coupled to the one or more power sources by any or combination of wireless media, and wired media. The charging unit can include a micro USB connector that can be operatively coupled with the one or more processors 202, and can be configured to supply the electrical power stored in the battery to one or more electrical power consuming devices (also referred as one or more second mobile computing devices).
[0060] In an embodiment, to stop unauthorized use and charging of the headwear, the headwear can include a verification engine 216, which can enforce proper verification of a user which is about to use or charge the headwear 102. The verification engine can include a safety lock which is needed to be unlocked before using or charging the headwear. The safety lock can be opened after a proper verification of the user. The verification of the user can be performed by but without limiting to an OTP received on user’s device, fingerprint sensor, touch sensor, a password. Once the verification process is successful the headwear 102 can be used or charged by the user.
[0061] FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary representation of proposed smart headwear device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0062] As illustrated, in an embodiment, the headwear (also referred as helmet 102, herein) can include a communication system 308 (also referred as first communication unit 308, herein) and a microcontroller 310 (also referred as one or more processors 310, herein), a display screen 312 (also referred as display unit 312, herein), and a charging and safety lock 314 (also referred as safety lock 314, herein). The headwear 102 can be accessed using but without limiting to a web application 302 in the device 106, using the network 104.
[0063] In an embodiment, the first communication unit 308 can be operatively coupled with the microcontroller 310, and can be configured to communicatively couple the headwear 102 device with the devices 106, using an application 302 on in the devices 106. A display unit 312 can be operatively coupled with the microcontroller. The microcontroller 310 can be configured to receive a set of first signals from the devices 106, and can process the received set of first signals to display on the display unit 312. A battery can be operatively coupled to the microcontroller 310, and can be configure to supply electrical power to the display unit 312, the microcontroller 310, the communication unit 310, and the safety lock 314.
[0064] In an embodiment, the headwear 102 can include a charging unit that can be operatively coupled to the battery, and the microcontroller, and the charging unit can be configured to receive electrical power from one or more power sources and store the received electrical power in the battery.
[0065] FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary representation of communication protocol for the smart headwear device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0066] As illustrated, in an embodiment, the first communication unit 308 can include any of but without limiting to Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, an interface card, and there combination thereof. The communication unit 308 can include customizable communication modes that can be used accordingly as per the need. The communication mode can include but without limiting to a Wi-Fi module, a Bluetooth module, and printed circuit board PCB (also referred as interface card, herein). The Wi-Fi module can be used for wireless communication, the Bluetooth module can be used for the wireless communication also but within a relatively shorter distance. The PCB can be used for the physical connection between the headwear 102 and the devices 106.
[0067] FIG. 5 illustrates an exemplary of an embodiment of smart headwear device with charging modules, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0068] As illustrated, the headwear 102. The headwear can include a charging feature with a safety lock on the side, a customizable communication module 506 on the side, and a display screen(s) 502. The charging feature can be any or combination of wireless 504 and wired 508.
[0069] It should be apparent to those skilled in the art that many more modifications besides those already described are possible without departing from the inventive concepts herein. The inventive patent matter, therefore, is not to be restricted except in the spirit of the appended claims. Moreover, in interpreting both the specification and the claims, all terms should be interpreted in the broadest possible manner consistent with the context. In particular, the terms “includes” and “including” should be interpreted as referring to elements, components, or steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that the referenced elements, components, or steps may be present, or utilized, or combined with other elements, components, or steps that are not expressly referenced. Where the specification claims refer to at least one of something selected from the group consisting of A, B, C ….and N, the text should be interpreted as requiring only one element from the group, not A plus N, or B plus N, etc. The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practised with modification within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.
[0070] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.

ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION
[0071] The proposed invention provides a smart helmet which can be connected to mobile computing device.
[0072] The proposed invention provides a smart helmet which can include a rechargeable battery which further can be used to charge mobile computing.

CLAIMS:1. A headwear, said headwear comprising:
a processing unit comprising one or more processors, being coupled with the headwear device;
a first communication unit operatively coupled with the processing unit, and configured to communicatively couple the headwear device with one or more first mobile computing devices,
a display unit operatively coupled with the processing unit, wherein the processing unit is configured to receive a set of first signals from the one or more computing devices, and process the received set of first signals to display on the display unit; and
a battery operatively coupled to the processing unit and configured to supply electrical power to the display unit, the processing unit, and the communication unit.
2. The headwear device as claimed in the claim 1, wherein the headwear device comprises a charging unit operatively coupled to the battery, and the processing unit, and wherein the charging unit configured to receive electrical power from one or more power sources and store the received electrical power in the battery.
3. The headwear device as claimed in the claim 2, wherein the charging unit is configured to be electrically coupled to the one or more power sources by any or combination of wireless media, and wired media.
4. The headwear device as claimed in the claim 2, wherein the charging unit comprises a micro USB connector operatively coupled with the processing unit, and configured to supply the stored electrical power in the battery to one or more electrical power consuming devices.
5. The headwear device as claimed in the claim 2, wherein the first communication unit is any or combination of Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and an interface card.
6. The headwear device as claimed in the claim 1, wherein the set of first signals comprises a message to be displayed on the display unit.
7. The headwear device as claimed in the claim 1, wherein the battery is configured to charge a second mobile computing device.
8. The headwear device as claimed in the claim 1, wherein the head wearable device comprises a lock operatively configured with the processing unit, and which is configured to be open by any or combination of a onetime password (OTP), and a touch sensor.
9. The headwear device as claimed in the claim 8, wherein the one or more first mobile computing device are configured to send the OTP to the lock using the first communication unit.