EP3714721A1 - Interfacesystem für helmmontagesystem - Google Patents

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EP3714721A1
EP3714721A1 EP20165707.9A EP20165707A EP3714721A1 EP 3714721 A1 EP3714721 A1 EP 3714721A1 EP 20165707 A EP20165707 A EP 20165707A EP 3714721 A1 EP3714721 A1 EP 3714721A1
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Dominic R. Goupil
Ned A. Dalzell
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A42—HEADWEAR
    • A42B—HATS; HEAD COVERINGS
    • A42B3/00—Helmets; Helmet covers ; Other protective head coverings
    • A42B3/04—Parts, details or accessories of helmets
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A42—HEADWEAR
    • A42B—HATS; HEAD COVERINGS
    • A42B3/00—Helmets; Helmet covers ; Other protective head coverings
    • A42B3/04—Parts, details or accessories of helmets
    • A42B3/0406—Accessories for helmets
    • A42B3/042—Optical devices

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  • the present invention relates generally to a hot shoe interface capable of transmitting high speed data.
  • Hot shoe interfaces are known in the art and are advantageous where ease of connection and disconnection, for example, one-handed connection and disconnection, is desired.
  • existing hot shoe interfaces typically provide limited electrical coupling between devices, and are often limited to carrying power.
  • the present disclosure contemplates a hot shoe interface capable of serving as a communication port that may be mated and de-mated without the use of an external cable connector or a plug and socket type of connector, and without degradation of the data signal.
  • the hot shoe has a generally planar surface with terminal contacts such as contact pads configured to communicate with aligned contacts such as contact pins on a mounting assembly or accessory device.
  • the contact points are capable of transmitting high speed data including video and augmented reality data across the hot shoe interface.
  • the contact pins comprise gold plated brass pins.
  • the high speed hot shoe is configured for use with a helmet mount assembly.
  • the helmet mount assembly combines fiber optic cables and high speed data cables to transmit data and power at high speeds.
  • an interface system for a helmet mounting system comprises a helmet strap assembly including a strap.
  • a helmet shroud is disposed at a first end of the helmet strap assembly and includes a shroud interface assembly configured to mate with a first hot shoe of a helmet mount assembly.
  • the shroud interface assembly comprises a high speed data interface including a first plurality of high speed contacts which are configured to be electrically coupled to a second plurality of high speed contacts on the first hot shoe when the shroud interface assembly is coupled with the first hot shoe.
  • a battery mount assembly comprises a second hot shoe portion disposed at a second end of the helmet strap assembly opposite the first end, wherein the second hot shoe portion is configured to mate with a hot shoe receiver of a battery pack.
  • the second hot shoe portion comprises a high speed data interface including a third plurality of high speed contacts which are configured to be electrically coupled to a fourth plurality of high speed contacts on the hot shoe receiver of the battery pack when the second hot shoe portion is coupled with the hot shoe receiver of a battery pack.
  • the helmet strap assembly is configured to be run over an exterior surface of a helmet.
  • the first plurality of high speed contacts are contact pads and the second plurality of high speed contacts are electrically conductive pins.
  • each high speed contact of the first plurality of high speed contacts is electrically coupled to a corresponding one of the high speed contacts of the third plurality of high speed contacts by a respective conductor of a twisted pair of conductors passing within the strap.
  • each twisted pair of conductors is a twisted pair differential cable configured to provide 90 ohms of impedance.
  • the shroud interface assembly further comprises a power interface including a first set of power contacts and ground contacts.
  • the helmet mounting system further includes the helmet mount assembly which comprises the first hot shoe.
  • the first hot shoe includes a high speed data interface portion including the second plurality of high speed contacts and a power connector portion including a second set of power contacts and ground contacts which engage the first set of power contacts and ground contacts, respectively.
  • the shroud interface assembly further includes an optical interface portion including a plurality of optical terminals.
  • the helmet mount assembly further comprises a receptacle including a high speed data interface portion including the plurality of high speed contacts, the receptacle configured to mate with a viewing device.
  • the receptacle is configured to receive a viewing device selected from the group consisting of a night vision device, camera, and near-eye display.
  • the helmet mount assembly is pivotable between a first operable position wherein the viewing device is positioned in front of an eye of a user and a the operable position and a second stowed position wherein the viewing device is positioned out of a line of sight of the user.
  • the helmet mount assembly further comprises a connector configured for operable connection with an accessory device.
  • the connector is a Type-C USB connector.
  • the helmet mounting system further comprises the battery pack, wherein the battery pack includes the hot shoe receiver.
  • the helmet mounting system further comprises an RF antenna electrically coupled to an RF interface on the second hot shoe portion.
  • the RF interface is a coaxial RF interface.
  • a hot shoe interface system for a helmet mount assembly includes a first shoe receiver that further includes a first set of one or more electrical contacts configured to provide a power signal from a first device attached to the first receiver portion, a first hot shoe portion which includes a second set of one or more electrical contacts configured to receive the power signal, and a second hot shoe portion which includes a third set of one or more electrical contacts configured to receive the power signal, a fourth set of one or more electrical contacts configured to communicate high speed data with the first device, a fifth set of one or more electrical contacts configured to communicate low speed data with the first device, and a first set of optical terminals configured to communicate optical data with the first device.
  • the hot shoe interface also includes a helmet strap assembly, wherein the strap assembly comprises one or more conductive pathways operably connecting the first hot shoe portion and the second hot shoe portion and a second shoe receiver includes a sixth set of one or more electrical contacts configured to receive the power signal, a seventh set of one or more electrical contacts configured to communicate the high speed data with a second device, an eighth set of one or more electrical contacts configured to communicate the low speed data with the second device, and a second set of optical terminals configured to communicate the optical data with the second device.
  • the strap assembly comprises one or more conductive pathways operably connecting the first hot shoe portion and the second hot shoe portion and a second shoe receiver includes a sixth set of one or more electrical contacts configured to receive the power signal, a seventh set of one or more electrical contacts configured to communicate the high speed data with a second device, an eighth set of one or more electrical contacts configured to communicate the low speed data with the second device, and a second set of optical terminals configured to communicate the optical data with the second device.
  • one or more of the high speed data, power signal, low speed data, and optical data are transmitted from the first hot shoe portion to the second hot shoe portion via the conductive pathways.
  • the conductive pathways are comprised of fiber optic cabling.
  • the hot shoe interface system further includes a third shoe receiver, which includes a ninth set of one or more electrical contacts configured to receive the power signal, a tenth set of one or more electrical contacts configured to communicate the high speed data with the second device, an eleventh set of one or more electrical contacts configured to communicate the low speed data with the second device, and a third set of optical terminals configured to communicate optical data with the second device.
  • a third shoe receiver which includes a ninth set of one or more electrical contacts configured to receive the power signal, a tenth set of one or more electrical contacts configured to communicate the high speed data with the second device, an eleventh set of one or more electrical contacts configured to communicate the low speed data with the second device, and a third set of optical terminals configured to communicate optical data with the second device.
  • the hot shoe interface system further includes a third hot shoe portion, which includes a twelfth set of one or more electrical contacts configured to receive the power signal, a thirteenth set of one or more electrical contacts configured to communicate the high speed data with the second device attached to the third hot shoe portion, a fourteenth set of one or more electrical contacts configured to communicate the low speed data with the second device attached to the third hot shoe portion; and a fourth set of optical terminals configured to communicate the optical data with the second device.
  • a third hot shoe portion which includes a twelfth set of one or more electrical contacts configured to receive the power signal, a thirteenth set of one or more electrical contacts configured to communicate the high speed data with the second device attached to the third hot shoe portion, a fourteenth set of one or more electrical contacts configured to communicate the low speed data with the second device attached to the third hot shoe portion; and a fourth set of optical terminals configured to communicate the optical data with the second device.
  • the first shoe receiver further comprises a fifteenth set of one or more electrical contacts configured to communicate high speed data with the first device, a sixteenth set of one or more electrical contacts configured to communicate low speed data with the first device, a fifth set of optical terminals configured to communicate optical data with the first device.
  • the first hot shoe portion further includes a seventeenth set of one or more electrical contacts configured to communicate high speed data with the first device, an eighteenth set of one or more electrical contacts configured to communicate low speed data with the first device, and a sixth set of optical terminals configured to communicate optical data with the first device.
  • the fourth set of one or more electrical contacts are contact pins.
  • the fourth set of one or more electrical contacts is electrically coupled to one or more twisted pairs of conductors.
  • the first hot shoe portion and the second hot shoe portion are disposed on a helmet.
  • the first device is a battery pack.
  • the second shoe receiver and the third shoe receiver are disposed on a helmet mount assembly, wherein the third shoe receiver is removably attachable to the third hot shoe portion of the second device.
  • the helmet mount assembly comprises one or more coaxial antennas.
  • the second device is a viewing device or a camera.
  • the second device is pivotable between an operable position and a stowed position.
  • the helmet mount assembly further comprises a connector configured for operable connection with the second device.
  • the connector is a Type-C USB connector.
  • the invention may take form in various components and arrangements of components, and in various steps and arrangements of steps.
  • the drawings are only for purposes of illustrating preferred embodiments and are not to be construed as limiting the invention.
  • FIGS. 1-4 illustrate a hot shoe interface configured to serve as a communication port with a helmet mount assembly and/or other external accessory device.
  • the hot shoe generally designated 100
  • the hot shoe 100 includes a set of contact pads configured to communicate with a set of corresponding contact pins on a shoe receiver assembly generally designated 200.
  • the hot shoe 100 is advantageously disposed on an electrically operated device (not shown) or mounting unit therefor and serves as a mechanical and electrical attachment point.
  • the contact pads or terminals on the hot shoe 100 include one or more of the following: optical interface terminals 101 , high speed contact pairs 102 each comprising two pads 110 , low speed contact pads 103 , high speed drain pad 104 , coaxial or radio frequency (RF) contacts 105 , power ground pads 106 , power drains 107 , power pads 108 , and shield pad 109.
  • the hot shoe 100 further allows redundant power, ground, and/or control or data signals to pass through the interface.
  • the contact pads are gold plated, e.g., gold plated brass or gold plated copper, to minimize corrosion.
  • Each high speed contact pad 110 is electrically coupled to a respective conductor 217 of a twisted pair 218 of conductors.
  • the twisted pair 218 of conductors is a twisted pair differential cables configured to provide 90 ohms of impedance to support high speed transmission performance.
  • Each pair of adjacent contacts 110 defines a pair of contact pads 102.
  • the contact pads 110 defining each pair 102 are preferentially arranged/spaced apart to facilitate transmittal of data with the proper level of impedance.
  • Each pad may be hardwired, e.g., soldered directly to a cable, or connected to a circuit board or other circuit substrate.
  • the circuit board traces of the conductive pair should be of equal lengths and widths in order to control impedance.
  • the radio frequency contact 105 is a coaxial conductor pair, e.g., an RF-type connector for transmitting an RF video signal (e.g., composite video) across the hot shoe interface.
  • the hot shoe 100 has a generally planar surface 113 , without plugs or receptacles.
  • the surface 113 is advantageously sealed with a sealing ring or gasket.
  • the sealing ring or gasket is positioned on the complementary shoe receiver assembly 200 and forms a seal when the hot shoe 100 is engaged with the shoe receiver assembly 200.
  • the hot shoe 100 includes a front lip 114 which may include a ramped or inclined surface to facilitate connection with the shoe receiver assembly 200.
  • the hot shoe 100 further includes a rear lip 112 which may include a ramped or inclined surface to facilitate connection with the shoe receiver assembly 200.
  • the hot shoe interface is capable of communicating data at high speeds, e.g., greater than 1.5 gigabits per second. In certain embodiments, the hot shoe interface is further capable of transmitting video data and/or augmented reality data sent from an accessory device, such as a viewing device.
  • the shoe receiver assembly 200 includes a hot shoe receptacle 215.
  • the shoe receiver assembly 200 includes a resilient fastener element 214 for removable attachment of the shoe receiver assembly 200 , e.g., of an accessory device, battery pack, etc., to a hot shoe 100 , e.g., via a snap fit engagement with the edges of the hot shoe 100.
  • a resilient fastener element 214 for removable attachment of the shoe receiver assembly 200 , e.g., of an accessory device, battery pack, etc.
  • a hot shoe 100 e.g., via a snap fit engagement with the edges of the hot shoe 100.
  • other means of attachment are contemplated, e.g., wherein the hot shoe 100 slides into a hot shoe receptacle portion 215 of the shoe receiver assembly 215 and is held in place by a lock or clamp mechanism.
  • Activation of a release mechanism 216 allows the hot shoe 100 to be released for removal of the viewing device, battery pack, or other device, from the respective mounting assembly.
  • the hot shoe receptacle 215 includes a number of contact pins for coupling with the corresponding aligned contact pads of the hot shoe 100.
  • the contact pins are pogo pins (i.e., telescoping, spring biased pins), conductive spring-loaded buttons, or other suitable physical connection transmitting feature.
  • high speed contact pins 210 are gold plated brass or gold plated copper pins.
  • the illustrated hot shoe receptacle 215 includes one or more of the following contact points: optical interface terminal 201 , high speed contact pins 210 , low speed contact pins 203 , high speed drain pins 204 , RF contact points 205 , ground pins 206 , power drains 207 , power pins 208 , and shield pin 209.
  • Each high speed contact pin 210 is coupled to a respective conductor 217 of a twisted pair cable 218.
  • Each set of adjacent pins 210 comprises a pair of contact pins 202 and corresponds to contact pads 110.
  • Optical interface terminals 201 on the hot shoe receptacle 215 are in optical communication with the respective aligned optical interface terminals 101 on the hot shoe 100.
  • Low speed contact pins 203 on the hot shoe receptacle 215 are operably aligned with the low speed contact pads 103 on the hoe shoe 100.
  • Drain pins 204 (for the high speed conductors) on the hot shoe receptacle 215 are operably aligned with high speed drain pads 104 on the hot shoe 100.
  • RF contact points 205 on the hot shoe receptacle 215 are operably aligned to RF contacts 105 on the hot shoe 100.
  • Power ground pins 206 on the hot shoe receptacle 215 are operably aligned with power ground pads 106 on the hot shoe 100.
  • Power drain pins 207 on the hot shoe receptacle 215 are operably aligned with the drain pads 107 on the hot shoe 100.
  • Power pins 208 on the hot shoe receptacle 215 are operably aligned with power pads 108 on the hot shoe 100.
  • Shield pin 209 on the hot shoe receptacle 215 is operably connected to shield pad 109 on the hot shoe 100.
  • the shoe receiver assembly 200 includes one or more front catch mechanisms 214 , to removably engage the front lip 114 of the hot shoe 100.
  • the shoe receiver assembly 200 further includes an opening 212 for removably engaging the rear lip 112 of the hot shoe 100.
  • the shoe receiver assembly 200 includes a release lever 216 for disconnection of the shoe receiver assembly 200 from the hot shoe 100.
  • the release lever 216 is operably connected to the catches 214 such that engagement of the release lever 216 disengages the catches 214 from the front lip 114.
  • the hot shoe interface is employed in connection with a helmet mount assembly 300 , e.g., for positioning a viewing device 400 in front of the eyes of a user
  • the viewing device 400 may be operable when an attached accessory device, such as a night vision device or other viewing device, is in an active/viewable position and powered off when the mounted accessory device is moved to a stowed or inactive position (i.e., when not in use).
  • the accessory device for example, a viewing device, includes a magnetic sensing device, such as a reed switch, Hall effect sensor, magnetometer or the like, for sensing when the mount assembly 300 is in an operative position, e.g., an active/viewing position versus stowed position.
  • a magnetic sensing device such as a reed switch, Hall effect sensor, magnetometer or the like
  • the accessory device is powered on and able to receive or transmit data, including video or augmented reality data, via the hot shoe interface.
  • Other means of activating or deactivating the accessory device are contemplated, such as manual buttons or switches.
  • the hot shoe interface may be used with, for example, a helmet system 500.
  • a helmet system 500 including a battery pack 900 , helmet mount 300 , and viewing accessory (e.g., a night vision device) 300.
  • a system with multiple hot shoe interfaces is contemplated.
  • a helmet system with multiple hot shoe interfaces is contemplated, wherein the first hot shoe 100 is mounted to a rear portion of the helmet and is configured to connect to an external battery pack 900 having a having a shoe receiver assembly 200.
  • a helmet shroud 600 disposed on the front of the helmet 500 includes a shroud interface assembly 100' , e.g., defining a hot shoe receiver.
  • the shroud interface assembly 100' is mounted to a front portion of the helmet and is configured to connect to a first end of a helmet mount assembly 300 having a second hot shoe 200' on the first end of the helmet mount assembly 300.
  • a third hot shoe 100" is disposed on the second end of the helmet mount assembly 300.
  • the third hot shoe 100" is configured to connect to a shoe receiver assembly 200" of an accessory device 400.
  • the accessory device may be a night vision goggle, camera, and/or other near-eye display, and so forth.
  • the accessory device may alternatively be a helmet mounted display screen, heads-up display, or any other helmet mounted optical, electro-optical, or other viewing or tactical device that may be mounted to the helmet mount assembly 300 or configured to mount directly or indirectly to the helmet.
  • the helmet mount assembly 300 and/or the shoe receiver assembly 200 are adjustable. It will be recognized that the present development is not limited to use with helmets. It will also be recognized that any one or more of the hot shoe 100 / shoe receiver assembly 200 pairs as shown in FIG. 5 may be reversed from the arrangement depicted in FIG. 5 .
  • the helmet includes one or more conductive pathways to provide power, control and/or data signals between a power source, such as the outside battery pack, and the helmet mount accessory and/or accessory device.
  • the conductive pathways include fiber optic cabling.
  • the conductive pathways include copper cabling, such as high speed copper cables.
  • the conductive pathways include a combination of fiber optic and high speed copper cabling.
  • an outside computer processor such as a computer processor on a weapon, may be configured to communicate wirelessly with the battery pack and/or accessory device and control the same.
  • a battery pack 900 for the helmet system includes a shoe receiver assembly 200 , which has electrical pin terminals, optical terminals, and RF interface terminals as described above by way of reference to FIG. 2 .
  • a battery mounting bracket or shroud 800 on the helmet includes a hot shoe 100 which has electrical pad terminals, optical terminals, and RF interface terminals as described above by way of reference to FIG. 1 .
  • FIG. 17A illustrates an enlarged view of the front side and potted backside of the hot shoe interface 100.
  • a front shroud assembly 600 includes a high speed interface 100' which engages a complementary shoe receiver assembly interface 200' on the helmet mount assembly 300.
  • a preferred embodiment of the interface 100' depicted generally in FIG. 5 , appears in FIG. 10 .
  • a preferred embodiment of the interface 200' depicted generally in FIG. 5 , appears in FIGS. 11 and 12 .
  • FIG. 8 there appears a schematic diagram of an exemplary series of hot shoe interfaces in a helmet mount system between a remote battery pack and a helmet mounted device.
  • FIG. 9 there appears a block diagram of an exemplary flow of data and power in a helmet mount assembly system including an accessory device 400 operably connected to a mounting assembly 300 which is further connected to a front helmet mount interface of the helmet mount assembly 300.
  • a battery pack 900 is mounted to the rear helmet mount interface 800.
  • Power 250 is transmittable from the battery pack 900 to the helmet mount interface 300 and across the entire helmet mount system to the accessory device 400.
  • the system is capable of transmitting data 260 , including without limitation high speed video and/or audio and video data across the system from accessory device 400 to the helmet mount assembly 300 or to the battery pack 900 or vice versa.
  • one or more coaxial RF antennas 640 housed within antenna housing 642 (as illustrated in FIG.
  • the battery pack 900 includes a video recording module for storing data representative of video images acquired by the accessory device 400.
  • the battery pack includes an augmented reality processor for generating video data which is combined with or overlaid upon video images acquired by the accessory device to provide video output via a display screen(s) of the accessory device 400 to provide an augmented or enhanced visual perception of the user's environment.
  • FIG. 10 illustrates an alternative embodiment of a hot shoe.
  • the helmet shroud 600 includes an interface assembly 100' , which includes a high speed data interface 610 , including high speed contact pads 110' , which are electrically coupled to high speed contact pins 210' when the hot shoe is coupled with the hot shoe receiver 200' of the helmet mount assembly 300.
  • the interface assembly 100' also includes a power interface 620 including low resistance power line pads 106' and 108' (as illustrated in FIG. 17B ). Conductors and optical fibers connecting the hot shoe 100 of the battery mount assembly 800 and the interface 100' of the helmet mount assembly 300 pass within the helmet strap 700.
  • the interface assembly 100' further includes optical terminals 101' which are optically coupled to the optical terminals 101 on the shoe 100.
  • the strap assembly 700 includes a strap 702 extending along a centerline of the helmet 500 between the front shroud portion 304 of the helmet mount assembly 300 and the battery bracket portion 806 of the battery mounting assembly 800.
  • FIGS. 6-7 An exemplary strap assembly 700 is illustrated in FIGS. 6-7 .
  • the conductive pathways in the helmet mount assembly system are configured to run externally over the helmet.
  • the cabling 708 is run through a center chassis portion 702 of the helmet strap assembly 700 that retains the wires 708 , for example, in captured grooves on the underside of the chassis portion 702.
  • the conductive pathways are configured to run internally through the helmet.
  • An illustration of exemplary wiring and optical cable with the strap removed is shown in FIG. 16 .
  • FIG. 14A An enlarged view of the battery pack interface appears in FIG. 14A .
  • An enlarged view of the high speed data interface 610 appears in FIG. 14B .
  • An enlarged view of the power and optical interface 620 appears in FIG. 14C .
  • An enlarged view of the battery mount shroud and hot shoe interface 100 appears in FIG. 15 .
  • FIGS. 11-13 there appears a helmet mount assembly 300 for positioning an accessory device, such as a viewing device or camera.
  • an accessory device such as a viewing device or camera.
  • the helmet mount assembly 300 includes an interface portion 200' which engages the shroud 600.
  • a first high speed data interface portion 330 includes a plurality of high speed pins 210' and associated shield and drain pins, which engage respective high speed contact pads 110' and associated shield and drain pads on the second high speed data interface portion 610.
  • a sealing ring 332 engages a complementary sealing area 632 on the interface area 100' to seal the high speed interface against resistance or environmental contamination.
  • Power and ground pins 208' and 206' respectively, engage the respective, aligned power and ground pads 108' and 106' , respectively.
  • a vertical adjusting arm 340 is attached to the interface assembly 200' to provide a vertical adjustment for aligning a viewing device with the eyes of the user.
  • Horizontal pivoting arms 350 are pivotally attached to vertical adjusting arm 340 , pivotable between a viewing or operable position and a stowed position.
  • the arms 350 pivot about a power cylinder 360.
  • a sliding carriage 370 provides a fore and aft adjustment of an attached viewing device relative to the eye of the user.
  • the carriage assembly 370 includes a hot shoe receiver 200" , which includes a plurality of pins as follows: optical interface terminal 201" , high speed contact pins 210" , low speed contact pins 203" , high speed drain pins 204" , RF contact points 205" , ground pins 206" , power drains 207" , power pins 208" , and shield pin 209".
  • the hot shoe receiver 200" may be configured as described above by way of reference to the hot shoe receptacle 215 , except that the optical terminals and RF interface are omitted.
  • An accessory device 400 such as a viewing device, configured for use with the helmet mount assembly 300 includes a hot shoe 100" with contact pads for coupling with the contact pins of hot shoe receiver 200".
  • Optical interface terminal 201" on the hot shoe receiver 200" is in optical communication with optical interface terminal 101" on the hot shoe 100".
  • Low speed contact pins 203" on the hot shoe receiver 200" are operably aligned with the low speed contact pads 103" on the hoe shoe 100".
  • Drain pin 204" on the hot shoe receiver 200" is configured for high speed conducting with high speed drain pad 104" on the hot shoe 100".
  • RF contact points 205" on the hot shoe receiver 200" are operably aligned to RF contacts 105" on the hot shoe 100".
  • Power ground pins 206" on the hot shoe receiver 200" are operably aligned with power ground pads 106" on the hot shoe 100".
  • Power drains 207" on the hot shoe receiver 200” are operably aligned with drain pads 107" on the hot shoe 100.
  • Power pins 208" on the hot shoe receiver 200” are operably aligned with power pads 108" on the hot shoe 100.
  • Shield pin 209" on the hot shoe receptacle 215" is operably connected to shield pad 109 on the hot shoe 100".
  • the hot shoe 100" of the accessory device 400 is configured to directly engage with a hot shoe receiver 200" on a helmet 500 or on a shroud assembly 600 on a helmet 500. It will be recognized that the arrangement of the hot shoe 100" and the hot shoe receiver 200" may also be reversed.
  • a helmet mount assembly 300A for positioning an accessory device (not shown), such as a viewing device or camera.
  • an accessory device such as a viewing device or camera.
  • the helmet mount assembly 300A includes an interface portion 200A' which engages the shroud 600.
  • a first high speed data interface portion 330A includes a plurality of high speed pins 210A' and associated shield and drain pins, which engage corresponding high speed contact pads 110' and associated shield and drain pads on the second high speed data interface portion 610.
  • a sealing ring 332A engages a complementary sealing area 632 on the interface area 100' to seal the high speed interface against resistance or environmental contamination.
  • Power and ground pins 208A' and 206A' respectively, engage the corresponding power and ground pads 108' and 106' , respectively.
  • a vertical adjusting arm 340A is attached to the interface assembly 200A' to provide a vertical adjustment for aligning a viewing device with the eyes of the user.
  • Horizontal pivoting arms 350A are pivotally attached to vertical adjusting arm 340A , pivotable between a viewing or operable position and a stowed position.
  • a sliding carriage 370A provides a fore and aft adjustment of an attached viewing device relative to the eye of the user.
  • the mounting assembly 300A includes a frame with a pair of vertical pivoting arms 390 for further aligning a viewing device or camera with the eyes of the user and a pair of horizontal fixed arms 392.
  • the vertical frame arms 390 are configured to receive threaded fasteners 380 for retaining the camera or viewing device.
  • the mounting assembly also includes a release 216A allows for release and adjustment of the vertical frame arms 390.
  • the helmet mount assembly 300A includes a data port or connector 394 , such as a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port or connector, for mating with a corresponding connector or port of the camera.
  • the data port or connector 394 is a Type-C USB connector (USB-C).
  • the camera is configured for wireless communication with the helmet, a computer, or computer-based information handling system.
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