EP2871990B1 - Method and device of a helmet-based protection system - Google Patents

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EP2871990B1
EP2871990B1 EP13737791.7A EP13737791A EP2871990B1 EP 2871990 B1 EP2871990 B1 EP 2871990B1 EP 13737791 A EP13737791 A EP 13737791A EP 2871990 B1 EP2871990 B1 EP 2871990B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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  • Man's head has always been rightly regarded as a body part worthy of protection, especially as the brain's greatest asset here was to protect it.
  • a bicycle helmet with at least one integrated light source is known, which is characterized in that the light source is at least one arranged in the region of the front helmet end driving and / or reading or repair light.
  • the object of this device is to provide an additional light source if required.
  • the lighting is a unitary lighting module in which the semiconductor light sources are mounted in a common connecting part adjacent to each other and towards the work object or area, and the frame consists of two frame parts folded together and releasable quick coupling parts and in which the frame parts can be folded against each other so that the screen or a part of the screen remain between them, and the frame parts can be attached to each other and to the screen by means of the detachable quick coupling parts.
  • a helmet-like device is from the WO 02/44611 A1 in which a forehead - light - camera unit is described in particular for medical applications.
  • This has in particular an electronic camera, a lighting device with at least one light source and a holding device which holds the at least one light source and the camera on the head of a person.
  • This known unit is according to the
  • Claim 1 characterized in that an optical aiming device is provided, which projects at least one mark in the illuminated by the illuminant field of view of the camera.
  • the present invention has for its object to further develop existing helmet-like protection devices for securing a human.
  • the Fig. 1 shows on the left side under a) a front view and on the right side under b) a side view of a headlight according to the invention.
  • a high-power LED 3 serving as a light source is located in a substantially spherical housing with a front round exit surface for the light beam.
  • the glass cover for this lamp is fixed by a retaining ring 5 in position.
  • This light exit surface is annularly surrounded by the openings of a plurality of cooling channels 4 which surround the surface of the headlight and pass into cooling fins 8 on the rear side. In this way, optimal cooling of the light source used is ensured because the air flow flowing through the cooling channels 4 is accelerated by the fact that these cooling channels 4 are narrower in the region of the cooling fins and thus the air flow is forced to flow faster.
  • cooling channels wind around the housing quasi helically and thus give the air flow a certain twist, combined with a suction effect.
  • a certain twist also requires a corresponding twisting of the cooling fins 8.
  • These cooling channels are covered by a housing ring 7.
  • the cooling channels 4 serve the proper function of the high - line LED 3.
  • the housing temperature is detected by a thermal sensor and the power of the lamp is slidably adjusted to the thus determined housing temperature in order to protect the lamp from damage. In this way, both temperature influences on the housing temperature are taken into account, which originate from the direct environment as well as those temperature influences resulting from the movement speed of the headlamp.
  • bracket 6 On the underside of the headlamp is a bracket 6.
  • the bracket 6 is 360 degrees, with and without detent positions, pivot.
  • a stereo camera system 1 On the opposite, upper side of the headlamp is a stereo camera system 1.
  • This camera system 1 allows its raised position, for example on a protective helmet (cf. Fig. 2 ), a representation of the respective all-round visibility as it consists of three, each having a solid angle of 120 degrees detecting cameras which capture at certain intervals the environment in their field of vision.
  • the image data obtained in this way are stored after the commissioning of the camera system 1 for about half an hour and then, starting with the oldest image data, successively deleted and replaced by newer image data. In this way, it is ensured that, for example, after an accident of the helmet wearer, the accident can be completely reconstructed.
  • a GPS system which, in conjunction with a common time base, can determine the average speed of the helmet wearer over a given period of time.
  • stereo image recordings are provided, depending on the installed memory space.
  • a camera system consisting of the combination of three cameras, a camera can be installed which takes a 360 degree shot at certain intervals. To create a 360 - degree all - round view, three cameras, each with a detection range of 120 degrees one after the other, can also make a detailed view.
  • mini lenses are additionally mounted on partial surfaces of the helmet and / or the surface of the headlamp, which collect optical information according to the light field principle which can then later be compiled into images with a desired resolution and / or a desired viewing angle data technology.
  • mini lenses are cheap to manufacture and follow the principle of an insect eye.
  • a distance sensor 2 is provided on the left and the right side of the headlamp, whereby they detect the occurrence of an obstacle and contribute their measurement data for determining the distance of an obstacle from the headlamp or from the helmet wearer.
  • the data of the distance of a potential obstacle determined in this way can also serve the purpose of fading the light of the headlamp at a certain distance limit. This can be done automatically, or turned off if desired.
  • the illuminance of the headlamp can be adapted to the street lighting. This can be done electronically in a simple way.
  • the Fig. 2 shows a functional overview of the device according to the invention and its function carriers.
  • the headlight from the Fig. 1 is attached to a protective helmet 9.
  • the lamp 10 is referred to, which makes the helmet wearer also visible from behind in the dark.
  • a stylized drawn energy supply unit 14 and the housing 11 of a control unit are connected by means of a power transmission line 13 and a multi-function cable 12 to the headlight.
  • the control unit has controls 16 and a microphone 15 for sound recordings with corresponding memory elements.
  • the control of desirable changes in the functions can be done by voice input via the microphone by the operator.
  • This of course requires an electronic voice recognition of the operator in which the relevant parameters are determined menu-driven during commissioning of the device.
  • the word “charging” or “Millerkrug” can be interpreted as a word command for "lighter” by the lamp control according to customer requirements.
  • the lamp control thus takes place in each case by means of the programmed control via word or set commands.
  • the programming process could be called a "teach - in”.
  • the operating elements 16 can be realized by means of Hall sensors, in film technology, or as a touch screen.
  • the sensitivity of the microphone 15 may be infinitely adjustable and provided with a sensitivity adjustable in the frequency range - filters against ambient noise, such as wind noise.
  • the cable connections shown can be omitted in a special design and be replaced by wireless connections such as bluetooth, oä.
  • a special design can by means of skin resistance - sensors and / or Skin Moisture Sensors, an assessment of a person 's state of health can be determined and transmitted to relevant points by radio.
  • All described housings can be made of a particularly resistant alloy, such as AlMgSi1 F30.
  • Figure 3 shows an additional option of Air Bag features. Since the use of air bags, especially in the head area, is undisputed, the invention proposes an air bag 17, more or less like an additional barely noticeable neck brace Supplement to a protective helmet, in these releasably integrated, provide. According to the invention, it is also possible here to let an airbag emerge from the lower edge of a helmet. This is especially indicated for a full face helmet.
  • the special design on the back may be an air pressure cartridge that inflates an air bag that has a predefined deployment behavior and first unfolds and then wraps around the neck.
  • the triggering of the air bag 17 may be provided by special shock and / or acceleration sensors which simultaneously trigger the emergency signal described above.

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Der Kopf des Menschen wurde schon immer zu Recht als ein besonders schützenswertes Körperteil angesehen, vor allem wohl auch deshalb weil hier als größte Errungenschaft das Gehirn zu schützen war.Man's head has always been rightly regarded as a body part worthy of protection, especially as the brain's greatest asset here was to protect it.

Wurde früher versucht, dieses wichtige Körperteil vor allem bei kriegerschen Auseinandersetzungen mittels Helmen vor Beschädigungen zu bewahren, besteht dieses Schutzbedürfnis heutzutage vor allem bei mehr oder weniger gefährlichen sportlichen Betätigungen, vor allem bei dem Volkssport Fahrradfahren. Aus diesem Bereich sind zahlreiche verschiedene Konstruktionen bekannt.Was previously tried to preserve this important part of the body, especially in war clashes with helmets from damage, this protection needs nowadays, especially in more or less dangerous sports activities, especially in the popular sport cycling. From this area, many different constructions are known.

Aus der DE 200 07 738 U1 ist ein Radfahr- Helm mit wenigstens einer integrierten Lichtquelle bekannt, der dadurch gekennzeichnet ist, dass die Lichtquelle wenigstens ein im Bereich des vorderen Helmendes angeordnetes Fahr - und / oder Lese - bzw. Reparaturlicht ist. Die Aufgabe dieser Vorrichtung ist es, bei Bedarf eine zusätziche Lichtquelle zu liefern.From the DE 200 07 738 U1 is a bicycle helmet with at least one integrated light source is known, which is characterized in that the light source is at least one arranged in the region of the front helmet end driving and / or reading or repair light. The object of this device is to provide an additional light source if required.

In der DE 203 19 297 U1 ist eine in einen Fahrradhelm eingebaute LED - Beleuchtung beschrieben. Dieser Erfindung liegt der Gedanke zugrunde, die Sicherheit von Fahrradfahrern im Straßenverkehr bei Dunkelheit zu erhöhen und einem Fahrradhelmträger eine Lichtquelle zur Verfügung zu stellen, mit der er bei Dunkelheit sein Sichtfeld beleuchten kann, bzw. er bei Dunkelheit besser gesehen wird.In the DE 203 19 297 U1 is described in a bicycle helmet built in LED - lighting. This invention is based on the idea to increase the safety of cyclists in traffic in the dark and to provide a bicycle helmet wearer a light source with which he can illuminate his field of vision in the dark, or he is better seen in the dark.

In der DE 60 2004 010 128 T2 ist eine LED - Lampe für eine Kopfbedeckung offenbart. Ihre Aufgabe ist es ein kompaktes LED - Beleuchtungsmodul für eine am Kopf zu tragende oder äquivalente Sache zu erzeugen, die leicht befestigt werden kann und es der Beleuchtung erlaubt, sehr effektiv und präzisionsgerichtet auf ein gewünschtes Ziel zu sein.In the DE 60 2004 010 128 T2 is an LED lamp for a headgear revealed. Their job is to create a compact LED lighting module for a head-worn or equivalent thing that can be easily fastened and that allows the lighting to be very effective and precision-oriented to a desired destination.

Dabei handelt es sich um eine LED - Beleuchtung oder äquivalente Beleuchtung mit Halbleiter - Lichtquellen zur Befestigung an einer Kopfbedeckung , die mit einem Schirm ausgerüstet ist, wobei die Beleuchtung lichtemittierende Halbleiter - Lichtquellen, insbesondere LEDs, einen Rahmen, einen elektronischen Steuerungsteil zum Steuern der Halbleiter - Lichtquellen aufweist, wobei die Halbleiter - Lichtquellen in wenigstens eine vorgegebene Richtung gerichtet sind, wie zum Beispiel in Richtung eines Gegenstands und / oder Bereichs. Weiter wird beansprucht, dass die Beleuchtung ein einheitliches Beleuchtungsmodul ist, in welchem die Halbleiter - Lichtquellen in einem gemeinsamen Verbindungsteil nebeneinander und in Richtung auf den Arbeitsgegenstand oder - Bereich befestigt sind, und der Rahmen aus zwei Rahmenteilen besteht, die aufeinander gefaltet sind und lösbare Schnellkupplungsteile besitzen, und in welchen die Rahmenteile gegeneinander gefaltet werden können, sodass der Schirm oder ein Teil des Schirms zwischen diesen verbleiben , und die Rahmenteile mittels der lösbaren Schnellkupplungsteile aneinander und am Schirm angebracht werden können.This is an LED lighting or equivalent illumination with semiconductor light sources for attachment to a headgear equipped with a screen, the illumination being light emitting semiconductor light sources, in particular LEDs, a frame, a light source electronic control part for controlling the semiconductor light sources, wherein the semiconductor light sources are directed in at least one predetermined direction, such as in the direction of an object and / or region. It is further claimed that the lighting is a unitary lighting module in which the semiconductor light sources are mounted in a common connecting part adjacent to each other and towards the work object or area, and the frame consists of two frame parts folded together and releasable quick coupling parts and in which the frame parts can be folded against each other so that the screen or a part of the screen remain between them, and the frame parts can be attached to each other and to the screen by means of the detachable quick coupling parts.

Eine andere Anwendung einer helmähnlichen Einrichtung ist aus der WO 02/44611 A1 bekannt, in der eine Stirn - Leuchten - Kamera - Einheit insbesondere für medizinische Anwendungen beschrieben ist. Diese weist insbesondere eine elektronische Kamera, eine Beleuchtungseinrichtung mit wenigstens einem Leuchtmittel und eine Halteeinrichtung auf, die das wenigstens eine Leuchtmittel und die Kamera am Kopf einer Person festhält. Diese bekannte Einheit ist gemäß demAnother application of a helmet-like device is from the WO 02/44611 A1 in which a forehead - light - camera unit is described in particular for medical applications. This has in particular an electronic camera, a lighting device with at least one light source and a holding device which holds the at least one light source and the camera on the head of a person. This known unit is according to the

Patentanspruch 1 dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass eine optische Zieleinrichtung vorgesehen ist, die wenigstens eine Marke in das von dem Leuchtmittel beleuchtete Bildfeld der Kamera projiziert.Claim 1, characterized in that an optical aiming device is provided, which projects at least one mark in the illuminated by the illuminant field of view of the camera.

Aus der US 2006/0277666 A1 und der US 2009/0109292 A1 sind Helme mit Lampen, Kameras, Sensoren und GPS Systemen bekannt.From the US 2006/0277666 A1 and the US 2009/0109292 A1 helmets are known with lamps, cameras, sensors and GPS systems.

Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, schon bestehende helmähnliche Schutzvorrichtungen zur Sicherung eines Menschen weiter zu entwickeln.The present invention has for its object to further develop existing helmet-like protection devices for securing a human.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch die Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1. , bzw. das Verfahren nach Anspruch 6. gelöst.This object is achieved by the device according to claim 1. , or the method according to claim 6. solved.

Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung wird im Folgenden näher beschrieben. Es zeigen im Einzelnen:

  • Fig. 1 : eine Frontansicht und eine Seitenansicht eines erfindungsgemäßen
  • Scheinwerfers
  • Fig. 2 : eine Funktions - Übersicht
  • Fig. 3 : eine Zusatz - Option von Air - Bag - Funktionen
The device according to the invention will be described in more detail below. They show in detail:
  • Fig. 1 a front view and a side view of an inventive
  • headlight
  • Fig. 2 : a functional overview
  • Fig. 3 : an additional option of Air Bag functions

Die Fig. 1 zeigt auf der linken Seite unter a) eine Frontansicht und auf der rechten Seite unter b) eine Seitenansicht eines erfindungsgemäßen Scheinwerfers.The Fig. 1 shows on the left side under a) a front view and on the right side under b) a side view of a headlight according to the invention.

Eine als Leuchtmittel dienende Hochleistungs - LED 3 befindet sich in einem im Wesentlichen kugelförmigen Gehäuse mit einer vorderen runden Austrittsfläche für den Lichtstrahl. Die Glasabdeckung für dieses Leuchtmittel wird von einem Haltering 5 in ihrer Lage fixiert. Diese Licht - Austrittsfläche ist ringförmig umgeben von den Öffnungen einer Vielzahl von Kühlkanälen 4 die die Oberfläche des Scheinwerfers umgeben und an der Rückseite in Kühlrippen 8 übergehen. Auf diese Weise wird eine optimale Kühlung des verwendeten Leuchtmittels gewährleistet, da der durch die Kühlkanäle 4 strömende Luftstrom dadurch beschleunigt wird, dass diese Kühlkanäle 4 im Bereich der Kühlrippen enger werden und somit der Luftstrom gezwungen wird schneller zu fließen. Eine zusätzliche Beschleunigung des Luftstroms lässt sich dadurch erzielen, dass die Kühlkanäle quasi schraubenförmig sich um das Gehäuse winden und dem Luftstrom somit einen gewissen Drall, verbunden mit einer Sogwirkung, verleihen. Eine solche Maßnahme erfordert natürlich auch eine entsprechende Verwindung der Kühlrippen 8. Bedeckt werden diese Kühlkanäle von einem Gehäusering 7. Die Kühlkanäle 4 dienen der ordnungsgemäßen Funktion der Hochleitungs - LED 3. In einer besonderen Ausbaustufe kann vorgesehen sein, dass die Gehäusetemperatur von einem Wärmesensor erfasst wird und die Leistung des Leuchtmittels an die so ermittelte Gehäusetemperatur gleitend angepasst wird, um das Leuchtmittel vor Schaden zu bewahren. Auf diese Weise werden sowohl Temperatureinflüsse auf die Gehäusetemperatur berücksichtigt, die aus der direkten Umwelt stammen als auch solche Temperatureinflüsse die durch die Bewegungsgeschwindigkeit des Scheinwerfers resultieren.A high-power LED 3 serving as a light source is located in a substantially spherical housing with a front round exit surface for the light beam. The glass cover for this lamp is fixed by a retaining ring 5 in position. This light exit surface is annularly surrounded by the openings of a plurality of cooling channels 4 which surround the surface of the headlight and pass into cooling fins 8 on the rear side. In this way, optimal cooling of the light source used is ensured because the air flow flowing through the cooling channels 4 is accelerated by the fact that these cooling channels 4 are narrower in the region of the cooling fins and thus the air flow is forced to flow faster. An additional acceleration of the air flow can be achieved by the fact that the cooling channels wind around the housing quasi helically and thus give the air flow a certain twist, combined with a suction effect. Of course, such a measure also requires a corresponding twisting of the cooling fins 8. These cooling channels are covered by a housing ring 7. The cooling channels 4 serve the proper function of the high - line LED 3. In a particular expansion stage, it can be provided that the housing temperature is detected by a thermal sensor and the power of the lamp is slidably adjusted to the thus determined housing temperature in order to protect the lamp from damage. In this way, both temperature influences on the housing temperature are taken into account, which originate from the direct environment as well as those temperature influences resulting from the movement speed of the headlamp.

An der Unterseite des Scheinwerfers befindet sich eine Halterung 6. Die Halterung 6 ist um 360 Grad, mit und ohne Raststellungen, schwenkbar.On the underside of the headlamp is a bracket 6. The bracket 6 is 360 degrees, with and without detent positions, pivot.

An der entgegengesetzten, oberen Seite des Scheinwerfers befindet sich ein Stereo - Kamerasystem 1. Dieses Kamerasystem 1 ermöglicht von seiner erhöhten Position, zum Beispiel auf einem Schutzhelm (vgl. Fig. 2 ), eine Darstellung der jeweiligen Rundumsicht da es aus drei, jeweils einen Raumwinkel von 120 Grad erfassenden Kameras besteht die in bestimmten Zeitabständen die Umgebung in ihrem Sichtbereich erfassen. Die auf diese Weise gewonnen Bilddaten werden nach der Inbetriebnahme des Kamerasystems 1 etwa eine halbe Stunde gespeichert und dann, beginnend mit den ältesten Bilddaten sukzessive gelöscht und durch neuere Bilddaten ersetzt. Auf diese Weise ist gewährleistet, dass, beispielsweise nach einem Unfall des Helmträgers, der Unfallhergang lückenlos rekonstruiert werden kann. Dies wird in Verbindung mit einem GPS - System möglich, das in Verbindung mit einer üblichen Zeitbasis die Durchschnittsgeschwindigkeit des Helmträgers in einem bestimmten Zeitabschnitt ermitteln kann. In einer besonderen Ausbauform sind auch Stereo - Bildaufnahmen, je nach dem installierten Speicherplatz, vorgesehen. Anstelle eines Kamerasystems das aus der Kombination von drei Kameras besteht, kann auch eine Kamera installiert sein, die in bestimmten Zeitabständen eine 360 Grad - Aufnahme macht. Zur Erstellung einer 360 - Grad - Rundumsicht können auch drei Kameras mit jeweils einem Erfassungsbereich von 120 Grad hintereinander eine Detail - Ansicht anfertigen.On the opposite, upper side of the headlamp is a stereo camera system 1. This camera system 1 allows its raised position, for example on a protective helmet (cf. Fig. 2 ), a representation of the respective all-round visibility as it consists of three, each having a solid angle of 120 degrees detecting cameras which capture at certain intervals the environment in their field of vision. The image data obtained in this way are stored after the commissioning of the camera system 1 for about half an hour and then, starting with the oldest image data, successively deleted and replaced by newer image data. In this way, it is ensured that, for example, after an accident of the helmet wearer, the accident can be completely reconstructed. This is possible in conjunction with a GPS system which, in conjunction with a common time base, can determine the average speed of the helmet wearer over a given period of time. In a special design also stereo image recordings are provided, depending on the installed memory space. Instead of a camera system consisting of the combination of three cameras, a camera can be installed which takes a 360 degree shot at certain intervals. To create a 360 - degree all - round view, three cameras, each with a detection range of 120 degrees one after the other, can also make a detailed view.

In einer weiteren besonderen Ausbauform sind zusätzlich auf Teilflächen des Helms und / oder der Oberfläche des Scheinwerfers Minilinsen angebracht, die nach dem Lichtfeldprinzip optische Informationen sammeln die dann später zu Bildern mit einer gewünschten Auflösung und / oder einem gewünschten Blickwinkel datentechnisch zusammengestellt werden können. Solche Minilinsen sind billig herzustellen und folgen dem Prinzip eines Insektenauges.In a further special design mini lenses are additionally mounted on partial surfaces of the helmet and / or the surface of the headlamp, which collect optical information according to the light field principle which can then later be compiled into images with a desired resolution and / or a desired viewing angle data technology. Such mini lenses are cheap to manufacture and follow the principle of an insect eye.

Auf der linken und der rechten Seite des Scheinwerfers ist jeweils ein Abstands - Sensor 2 vorgesehen, wobei diese das Auftreten eines Hindernisses erfassen und deren Messdaten zur Ermittlung des Abstands eines Hindernisses vom Scheinwerfer, bzw. vom Helmträger beitragen. Die auf diese Weise ermittelten Daten des Abstands eines potenziellen Hindernisses können auch dem Zweck dienen, bei einer gewissen Abstandsgrenze das Licht des Scheinwerfers abzublenden. Dies kann automatisch erfolgen, oder wenn gewünscht, ausgeschaltet werden. In Verbindung mit einem Sensor der die Helligkeit der Umgebung detektiert, kann die Beleuchtungsstärke des Scheinwerfers an die Straßenbeleuchtung angepasst werden. Dies kann auf einfache Weise elektronisch erfolgen.In each case a distance sensor 2 is provided on the left and the right side of the headlamp, whereby they detect the occurrence of an obstacle and contribute their measurement data for determining the distance of an obstacle from the headlamp or from the helmet wearer. The data of the distance of a potential obstacle determined in this way can also serve the purpose of fading the light of the headlamp at a certain distance limit. This can be done automatically, or turned off if desired. In conjunction with a sensor that detects the brightness of the environment, the illuminance of the headlamp can be adapted to the street lighting. This can be done electronically in a simple way.

Die Fig. 2 zeigt eine Funktions - Übersicht der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung und ihrer Funktionsträger. Hier ist teilweise perspektivisch dargestellt, dass der Scheinwerfer aus der Fig. 1 auf einem Schutzhelm 9 befestigt ist. In dieser Ansicht ist auch die Leuchte 10 bezeichnet, die den Helmträger auch von hinten in der Dunkelheit kenntlich macht. Eine stilisiert gezeichnete Energie - Versorgungseinheit 14 und das Gehäuse 11 einer Steuereinheit sind mittels einer Energieübertragungs - Leitung 13 und einer Multifunktionsleitung 12 mit dem Scheinwerfer verbunden.
Die Steuereinheit weist Bedienelemente 16 und ein Mikrofon 15 für Tonaufzeichnungen mit entsprechenden Speicherelementen auf.The Fig. 2 shows a functional overview of the device according to the invention and its function carriers. Here is partially shown in perspective that the headlight from the Fig. 1 is attached to a protective helmet 9. In this view, the lamp 10 is referred to, which makes the helmet wearer also visible from behind in the dark. A stylized drawn energy supply unit 14 and the housing 11 of a control unit are connected by means of a power transmission line 13 and a multi-function cable 12 to the headlight.
The control unit has controls 16 and a microphone 15 for sound recordings with corresponding memory elements.

In einer besonderen Ausbauform kann auch die Steuerung von wünschenswerten Änderungen der Funktionen mittels Spracheingabe über das Mikrophon durch den Bediener erfolgen. Dies setzt natürlich eine elektronische Stimmerkennung des Bedieners voraus bei der die relevanten Parameter menügesteuert bei der Inbetriebnahme des Gerätes ermittelt werden.
Beispielsweise kann so das Wort "Aufladen" oder "Maßkrug" jeweils nach Kundenwunsch als Wortbefehl für "Heller" von der Lampensteuerung interpretiert werden. Die Lampensteuerung erfolgt somit jeweils mittels der programmierten Steuerung über Wort - oder Satzbefehle. Den Programmierungsvorgang könnte man als "teach - in "bezeichnen.In a particular embodiment, the control of desirable changes in the functions can be done by voice input via the microphone by the operator. This of course requires an electronic voice recognition of the operator in which the relevant parameters are determined menu-driven during commissioning of the device.
For example, the word "charging" or "Maßkrug" can be interpreted as a word command for "lighter" by the lamp control according to customer requirements. The lamp control thus takes place in each case by means of the programmed control via word or set commands. The programming process could be called a "teach - in".

Die Bedienelemente 16 können mittels Hall - Sensoren, in Folientechnik, oder als Touch - Screen realisiert sein. Die Empfindlichkeit des Mikrophons 15 kann stufenlos einstellbar sein und mit einem, hinsichtlich des Frequenzbereichs einstellbaren, Empfindlichkeits - Filter gegen Umgebungsgeräusche, wie Windrauschen, versehen sein.
Die aufgezeigten Kabelverbindungen können in einer besonderen Ausbauform entfallen und durch drahtlose Verbindungen wie bluetooth, oä, ersetzt werden.
In Verbindung mit der oben beschriebenen GPS - Funktion und mit zusätzlichen Stoß - Sensoren, Beschleunigungs - Sensoren und der zugehörigen Software ist das Absetzen eines Notfall - Signals, mittels eines smart - phones, oä. vorgesehen. In einer besonderen Ausbauform kann mittels Hautwiderstands - Sensoren und /
oder Hautfeuchtigkeits - Sensoren zusätzlich eine Einschätzung des Gesundheitszustands einer Person ermittelt und per Funk an relevante Stellen übermittelt werden.The operating elements 16 can be realized by means of Hall sensors, in film technology, or as a touch screen. The sensitivity of the microphone 15 may be infinitely adjustable and provided with a sensitivity adjustable in the frequency range - filters against ambient noise, such as wind noise.
The cable connections shown can be omitted in a special design and be replaced by wireless connections such as bluetooth, oä.
In conjunction with the GPS function described above and with additional shock sensors, acceleration sensors and the associated software, the transmission of an emergency signal by means of a smart - phone, or similar. intended. In a special design can by means of skin resistance - sensors and /
or Skin Moisture Sensors, an assessment of a person 's state of health can be determined and transmitted to relevant points by radio.

Alle beschriebenen Gehäuse können aus einer besonders widerstandsfähigen Legierung, wie AlMgSi1 F30 ausgeführt sein.All described housings can be made of a particularly resistant alloy, such as AlMgSi1 F30.

Fig.3 zeigt eine Zusatz - Option von Air - Bag - Funktionen. Da der Nutzen von Air - Bags, gerade im Kopfbereich, unumstritten ist, wird erfindungsgemäß vorgeschlagen einen Air - Bag 17, quasi wie eine zusätzliche, kaum spürbare, Halskrause als
Ergänzung zu einem Schutzhelm, in diesen lösbar integriert, vorzusehen. Es besteht hier erfindungsgemäß auch die Möglichkeit einen Air - Bag aus der Unterkante eines Helms austreten zu lassen. Dies ist besonders bei einem Full - Face - Helm angezeigt. Bei einem normalen Fahrradhelm kann als besondere Bauform an der Hinterseite eine Luftdruck - Patrone angebracht sein, die einen Air - Bag aufbläst der ein vordefiniertes Entfalt - Verhalten aufweist und erst nach unten sich entfaltet und dann den Hals schützend umschlingt.
Als Auslösung für den Air - Bag 17 können besondere Stoß - und / oder Beschleunigungssensoren dienen, die gleichzeitig das oben beschriebenen Notfall - Signal auslösen.
In einer besonderen Ausbauform ist vorgesehen, alle genannten Funktionen in einem Helm schon werkseitig zu integrieren, wobei die Schutzfunktion eines Helms auch in anderen Bereichen wie dem Bergbau, dem Katastrophenschutz oder dem militärischen Bereich eingesetzt werden kann.
Anstelle eines mit dem Schutzhelm verbundenen Air - Bags 17 kann auch ein Air - Bag vorgesehen sein, der in der Mitte der Lenkstange eines Bikes vorgesehen ist und von Sensoren aktiviert wird, die im Schutzhelm oder dessen Funktions - Elementen integriert sind. Figure 3 shows an additional option of Air Bag features. Since the use of air bags, especially in the head area, is undisputed, the invention proposes an air bag 17, more or less like an additional barely noticeable neck brace
Supplement to a protective helmet, in these releasably integrated, provide. According to the invention, it is also possible here to let an airbag emerge from the lower edge of a helmet. This is especially indicated for a full face helmet. In a normal bicycle helmet, the special design on the back may be an air pressure cartridge that inflates an air bag that has a predefined deployment behavior and first unfolds and then wraps around the neck.
The triggering of the air bag 17 may be provided by special shock and / or acceleration sensors which simultaneously trigger the emergency signal described above.
In a special design is planned to integrate all the above functions in a helmet factory, where the protective function of a helmet can also be used in other areas such as mining, civil protection or military.
Instead of an air bag 17 connected to the protective helmet, it is also possible to provide an air bag which is provided in the center of the handlebar of a bike and is activated by sensors integrated in the protective helmet or its functional elements.

Zur zusätzlichen Stromversorgung können auf dem Schutzhelm Solarzellen angebracht sein.For additional power can be mounted on the helmet solar cells.

Die komplexe Steuerung der beschriebenen Funktionsabläufe erfordert ein spezielles Steuerprogramm.The complex control of the described functional sequences requires a special control program.

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

11
Stereo - KamerasystemStereo camera system
22
Abstands - SensorDistance sensor
33
Hochleistungs - LEDHigh power LED
44
Kühlkanälecooling channels
55
Halteringretaining ring
66
Halterung des HauptsockelsHolder of the main socket
77
Gehäuseringhousing ring
88th
Kühlrippen der KühlkanäleCooling ribs of the cooling channels
99
Schutzhelmhelmet
1010
RückleuchteTaillight
1111
Gehäuse einer SteuereinheitHousing a control unit
1212
Multifunktionsleitung (Stromversorgung, Steuerung)Multifunction cable (power supply, control)
1313
Energieübertragungs - LeitungPower transmission line
1414
Energie - VersorgungseinheitEnergy supply unit
1515
Mikrofonmicrophone
1616
Bedienelementecontrols
1717
Air - BagAirbag

Claims (6)

  1. Device of a helmet-based protection system for protecting a human in an environment charged with potential dangers, comprising the following features:
    a) a spotlight on a protective helmet (9) with a high-power LED system (3) and a rear light (10) at the rear side thereof, a holding ring (5) and a holder (6), wherein the spotlight is surrounded below the housing surface (7) thereof by a multiplicity of cooling channels (4), the latter tapering in terms of the course thereof and merging into cooling ribs (8) on the rear side,
    b) a stereo camera system (1) on the spotlight, which is linked in terms of data to a GPS system and a computer-controlled time base,
    c) two distance sensors (2), which are attached to the sides of the spotlight and likewise linked in terms of data to the GPS system,
    d) an energy supply unit (14), which is connected by means of a line (13) to a control unit (11) and, by means of a multifunctional line (12), to the spotlight.
  2. Device according to Claim 1,
    characterized
    in that the cooling channels (4) and the cooling ribs (8) have an intertwined course.
  3. Device according to Claim 2,
    characterized
    in that an airbag (17) which is controlled by sensors and connectable to the protective helmet (9) is triggered in an emergency.
  4. Device according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterized
    in that, in addition to the camera system (1), mini lenses, which collect optical information according to the light-field principle, which can then be combined to images with desired properties, are attached to the surface of the spotlight and/or the protective helmet.
  5. Device according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterized
    in that photovoltaic cells are attached to the protective helmet (9) to provide a power supply.
  6. Method for realizing a helmet-based protection system for protecting a human in an environment charged with potential dangers, comprising the following features:
    a) providing a spotlight on a protective helmet (9) with a high-power LED system (3) and a rear light (10) at the rear side thereof, a holding ring (5) and a holder (6), wherein the spotlight is surrounded below the housing surface (7) thereof by a multiplicity of cooling channels (4), the latter tapering in terms of the course thereof and merging into cooling ribs (8) on the rear side,
    b) providing a stereo camera system (1) on the spotlight, which is linked in terms of data to a GPS system and a computer-controlled time base,
    c) providing two distance sensors (2), which are attached to the sides of the spotlight and likewise linked in terms of data to the GPS system,
    d) providing an energy supply unit (14), which is connected by means of a line (13) to a control unit (11) and, by means of a multifunctional line (12), to the spotlight,
    e) providing an AlMgSi1 F30 alloy for the embodiment of the housing of the spotlight, the control unit (11) and the energy supply unit (14),
    f) developing control programs for satisfying the functions of the aforementioned technical apparatus.
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