GB2485804A - Rider rear view and lighting system - Google Patents

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GB2485804A
GB2485804A GB1019929.7A GB201019929A GB2485804A GB 2485804 A GB2485804 A GB 2485804A GB 201019929 A GB201019929 A GB 201019929A GB 2485804 A GB2485804 A GB 2485804A
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A42—HEADWEAR
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    • A42B3/04—Parts, details or accessories of helmets
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A42—HEADWEAR
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    • A42B3/00—Helmets; Helmet covers ; Other protective head coverings
    • A42B3/04—Parts, details or accessories of helmets
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    • A42B3/042—Optical devices
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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
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    • A42B3/044—Lighting devices, e.g. helmets with lamps
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62J—CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62J—CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
    • B62J45/00—Electrical equipment arrangements specially adapted for use as accessories on cycles, not otherwise provided for
    • B62J45/20—Cycle computers as cycle accessories
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62J—CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
    • B62J6/00—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices on cycles; Mounting or supporting thereof; Circuits therefor
    • B62J6/04—Rear lights
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62J—CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
    • B62J6/00—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices on cycles; Mounting or supporting thereof; Circuits therefor
    • B62J6/16—Arrangement of switches
    • B62J6/165—Wireless switches
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D2600/00—Uses of garments specially adapted for specific purposes
    • A41D2600/10—Uses of garments specially adapted for specific purposes for sport activities
    • A41D2600/104—Cycling
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62J—CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
    • B62J50/00—Arrangements specially adapted for use on cycles not provided for in main groups B62J1/00 - B62J45/00
    • B62J50/20—Information-providing devices
    • B62J50/21—Information-providing devices intended to provide information to rider or passenger
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Abstract

A rider safety system suitable for use with a bicycle or the like, comprises a first unit 3 for mounting in a position where the unit is visible by a rider, and at least one second unit 4 located remotely from said first unit 3; said first unit 3 and said second unit 4 comprising respective communication modules for wirelessly communicating signals between said first 3 and second 4 units; wherein said second unit 4 incorporates a camera 9 for capturing images; said communication module being configured to transmit images from said second unit 4 to said first unit 3. The second unit 4 may be incorporated into or attached to an item of clothing 5, or protective equipment such as a helmet (17, figure 3). The first unit 3 may be a screen for displaying an image from the camera 9 in real-time. Images from the camera 9 may be stored in either unit or in a remote unit, by means of a mobile telephone network. The second unit 4 may also comprise lighting means 7,8. The lighting means 7,8 may be controlled by the first unit dependent on ambient conditions or a detected location. The first unit 3 may incorporate a navigation system.

Description

Rider Safety System
Brief Description of the Figures
The invention reLates to rider safety systems suitabLe for use with a bicycLe or the Like.
WhiLst the specification describes the invention with regard to a bicycLe impLementation, the invention appLies to other vehicLes or modes of transportation where a rider is directLy visibLe and/or is Left exposed during traveL. Therefore, the rider safety system may be appLicabLe for bicycLe riding, skateboarding, skiing, snowboarding, motorcycLing, waterskiing, quad driving, roLLerbLading, and/or skating.
Background to the Invention
ControLLers on the bicycLe handLebars and in particuLar on motorcycLe handLebars are very weLL known. Most controLLers of this kind are directLy wired to a Light. It has aLso been envisaged to wireLessLy controL Lights between a handLebar moduLe and a stop Light moduLe. The foLLowing drawbacks have been identified in known prior art: * They provide no assistance in increasing the rider's abiLity to assess and view hazards other than those immediateLy in his /her conventionaL fieLd of vision; * They provide no record of these hazards; * They are preventative up to a Limited extent; * They are fuLLy integrated into a vehicLe or a structure permanentLy secured to the vehicLe; * The functionaLity of any Lighting system does not vary Let aLone automaticaLLy vary during a dispLacement of a rider on the road; * They often require specific constructions to correspond to a particuLar vehicLe rather than being readiLy retrofitted; * They are primariLy designed for a singLe operating pLatform; * They aLso waste excessive power reLative to their functionaLity.
Summary of the Invention
In a first broad independent aspect, the invention provides a rider safety system suitabLe for use with a bicycLe or the Like, comprising a first unit for mounting in a position where the unit is visibLe by a rider, and at Least one second unit Located remoteLy from said first unit; said first unit and said second unit comprising respective communication moduLes for wireLessLy communicating signaLs between said first and second units; wherein said second unit incorporates a camera for capturing images; said communication moduLe of said second unit being configured to transmit images from said second unit to said first unit.
This configuration is particuLarLy advantageous because it aLLows a user to view behind him/her without having to turn his/her head from his/her conventionaL forward facing position. It aLso reverses conventionaL thinking because signaLs are sent from the second unit to the first unit.
In a subsidiary aspect in accordance with the first broad independent aspect, said second unit is integrated into an articLe of cLothing and/or an articLe of rider protection. This aLLows the second unit to be removed from the bicycLe with which the system might be used. It therefore avoids having to Leave the second unit secured to the bicycLe.
Furthermore, it aLLows such units to be reLativeLy compact since there is no need to incorporate reLativeLy Large cLamps for attachment of a unit to a bicycLe frame.
In a further subsidiary aspect, said second unit incorporates reLeasabLe fasteners for reLeasabLy fastening said unit to an articLe of cLothing and/or an articLe of rider protection.
This configuration is particuLarLy advantageous because it aLLows the second unit to be removed from an articLe of cLothing when for exampLe the articLe of cLothing requires cLeaning.
In a further subsidiary aspect, said first unit and/or said second unit incorporates a memory for storing images captured by said camera. The storing of images may be particuLarLy beneficiaL in order to determine the cause of a particuLar accident. It may aLso aLLow the safety system to be used for the protection of a user when the stored data is subjected to anaLysis.
In a further subsidiary aspect, said second unit incorporates one or more Lights. This configuration is particuLarLy advantageous because it wouLd aLLow the recording of images even in reLativeLy obscure environments. It wouLd aLso increase the visibiLity of a user and his/her corresponding articLe of cLothing.
In a further subsidiary aspect, said Lights are in the form of one or more eLongate strips of Lights. This may for exampLe be particuLarLy beneficiaL when these are reLativeLy fLexibLe strips since they may be pLaced aLong the arm of an articLe of cLothing without forming a barrier or a restriction to the conventionaL movement of a user's arm.
In a further subsidiary aspect, said eLongate strips of Lights are attached, in use, to an articLe of cLothing incorporating a sLeeve; said eLongate strip being Located at a rearward Location of the sLeeve of said articLe as a user outstretches his/her arms LateraLLy. This is particuLarLy advantageous in terms of visibiLity and wouLd aLso be particuLarLy advantageous when in the form of indicator Lights as these wouLd highLight an area of a user's body which is generaLLy associated with the intention of turning into a particuLar street.
In a further subsidiary aspect, said first unit incorporates a screen and processing means for processing said received images for dispLay in reaL time. This embodiment is particuLarLy advantageous because it aLLows a user to keep his/her eyes on the road ahead whiLst seeing within his/her fieLd of vision any hazards which may be approaching from behind.
In a further subsidiary aspect, said first unit incorporates a touch sensitive screen. This configuration wouLd be particuLarLy advantageous since it wouLd aLLow the system to be operated from a currentLy avaiLabLe pLatform.
In a further subsidiary aspect, said first unit incorporates processing means which are configured to dispLay regions which when touched cause a pre-determined kind of controL signaL to be sent to said second unit. This aLLows the system to be controLLed in an approved manner. This aLso wouLd increase the hygiene as these kind of dispLay systems can be readiLy cLeaned compared to an arrangement of protruding regions as wouLd be potentiaLLy envisaged in prior art controL systems.
In a further subsidiary aspect, said second unit incorporates a Light and said first unit is configured to dispatch a signaL to said second unit; said second unit incorporating means for varying the brightness in response to a signaL received from said first unit with instructions to vary the brightness of a pre-determined Light. This configuration is particuLarLy advantageous because it wiLL aLLow variation of the brightness and therefore a potentiaL economy of power consumed by the second unit. It wouLd aLso aLLow the second unit to be used in extreme weather conditions such as dense fog or heavy rain. It aLso reverses conventionaL thinking because the controL needn't be integrated in the second unit. It wouLd therefore potentiaLLy prevent theft if the second unit can onLy operate with an appropriate configured first unit.
In a further subsidiary aspect, said first unit and/or said second unit are configured so that dependent upon the time of day, and/or dependent upon remoteLy stored recommended brightness LeveLs for predicted riding conditions, and/or measured environmentaL LeveLs of naturaL Light, the system instructs the variation of the brightness of a pre-determined Light.
This configuration aLLows the brightness LeveL to be scientificaLLy controLLed rather than manuaLLy controLLed by an operator.
In a further subsidiary aspect, said second unit incorporates Light and said first unit is configured to dispatch a signaL to said second unit; said second unit incorporating means for switching said Light ON and/or OFF in response to a signaL received from said first unit with instructions to switch said Light ON and/or OFF. This configuration is particuLarLy advantageous since it aLLows the switching to be controLLed remoteLy. Therefore in one particuLarLy advantageous embodiment no controL system is incorporated in the second unit which wouLd therefore act as a deterrent against theft.
In a further subsidiary aspect, said second unit incorporates a Light and said first unit is configured to dispatch a signaL to said second unit; said second unit incorporating means for switching said Light ON and/or OFF at a pre-determined frequency in response to a signaL received from said first unit with instructions to switch said Light ON and/or OFF at a pre-determined frequency. This aLLows the system to be adaptabLe for various modes of operation. It for exampLe faciLitates an eco-mode of operation.
In a further subsidiary aspect, said first unit incorporates a communication moduLe which dispatches signaLs and/or receives signaLs to and/or from a mobiLe network. This configuration is particuLarLy advantageous because it wiLL aLLow LocaL data to be potentiaLLy streamed onto a screen on the first unit. It wouLd aLso aLLow video and/or images captured to be dispatched from the first unit.
In a further subsidiary aspect, said first unit incorporates a communication moduLe which dispatches signaLs representative of video for remote storage in a remoteLy Located further unit. This configuration is particuLarLy advantageous because it reduces the memory requirements of the units.
In a further subsidiary aspect, said first unit incorporates a navigation system for dispLaying maps and instructions to assist a rider to arrive at a particuLar destination; and said first unit automaticaLLy dispatches controL instructions to said second unit dependent upon instructions issued by said navigation system. This configuration is particuLarLy advantageous because it wouLd aLLow appropriate signaLLing to take pLace to advise other road users in view of the traveLLing rider without the risk of a rider forgetting to signaL.
Brief description of the figures
Figure 1 shows part of a bicycLe handLe incorporating a first unit and a coat, jacket, or vest incorporating a second unit.
Figure 2 shows a bLock diagram of unit 1 and unit 2.
Figure 3 shows a system with a number of different peripheraL devices.
Figure 4 shows a fLow diagram of a brightness adjustment protocoL.
Figure 5 shows a mode of operation of a system.
Figure 6 shows a further mode of operation of a system.
Figure 7 shows a further mode of operation of a system.
Figure 8 shows a further mode of operation of a system.
DetaiLed Description of the Figures
Figure 1 shows part of a bicycLe's handLebar 1 with a portion 2 for receiving the rider's grip.
A PDA (personaL digitaL assistant) such as an I-phone (registered trademark) is secured on the handLebar at an angLe which aLLows the rider when sitting on the saddLe (not shown) of the bicycLe to view information dispLayed on the screen. PDA 3 may incorporate the components of unit 1 as shown in figure 2. It may for exampLe incorporate primariLy a processor, a power source and a communication moduLe. OptionaLLy, a memory is aLso provided as part of unit 1. The communication moduLe may incorporate a bLue tooth chip to faciLitate two-way communication between unit 1 and unit 2 which may be incorporated as a portion 4 of a jacket or other articLe of cLothing 5. Portion 4 incorporates a housing 6 which may fit in a correspondingLy sized recess provided in the jacket.
Extending in opposite directions from housing 6 are two eLongate strips of Light generaLLy referenced 7 and 8.
The strips may incorporate a series of Light emitting diodes (LED5). These may for exampLe be entireLy and/or partLy embedded into a strip of pLastics materiaL. The controL system may cause either the simuLtaneous or sequentionaL Lighting of individuaL Light emitting diodes. The combination of pLastics covering and the coLour of the LEDs aLtow these to be of a particuLar coLour. In the Location shown in this figure, the Light emitting diodes Located at the rear of the jacket and at the distaL extremities of the sLeeves may for exampLe be of a different coLour as compared to those provided in cLose proximity to the housing 6. This wouLd for exampLe aLLow the LEDs Located at the distaL extremities of the sLeeves to be seen as an orange Light whiLst those Located in cLose proximity to the housing may be seen as a red Light. The Light emitting diodes Located in cLose proximity to the housing may be of the kind which are permanentLy switched ON whiLst the LEDs Located at the distaL extremities of the sLeeves may be onLy occasionaLLy switched ON dependent upon the mode of operation seLected by the rider. The materiaL of the strip of Lights may be of a kind which aLLows a user to readiLy bend his/her eLbow. In a further improvement of the invention, the orange Lights may switch on dependent upon whether the strip changes from a bent configuration to a straight configuration. This may be achieved by any appropriate switching means. A gyroscopic position sensor might be preferabLy used to sense the position of the rider's arm. ALternativeLy, a mercury switch, a capacitive, an inductive, and/or a magnetic position sensor might be empLoyed to sense the position and cause a controLLer to vary the Lighting conditions in accordance with the detected position.
The controLLer wouLd be configured to seLect the Lighting options from predetermined options.
As shown in figure 2, the housing 4 may incorporate unit 2 which may comprise a processor, a power source, a communication moduLe, a camera moduLe, a Light controLLer and a number of Lights. A camera Lens 9 may be pLaced as part of housing 6. The camera moduLe may aLternativeLy be connected to a camera Lens Located remoteLy from housing 6.
The camera Lens may for exampLe be secured by a cLip onto a component such as the saddLe of the bicycLe.
Figure 3 shows a touch screen 10 which may be in wireLess communication with a pLuraLity of peripheraL devices. Each peripheraL device may incorporate some if not aLL the components of unit 2 as described with reference to figure 2. A particuLarLy preferred configuration of a peripheraL device can take the form of a wrist or arm band such as arm bands 11 and 12. Arm band 11 incorporates for exampLe a Lighting unit 13 which may be designed to incorporate a communication moduLe which responds to a signaL sent from touch screen 10 for switching on Lighting unit 13. The touch screen as shown dispLays arrows 14 and 15 which when pressed cause the dispatch of a signaL which wiLL onLy trigger the switching ON of the Lighting unit which is appropriateLy synchronised. For exampLe, as a rider presses on arrow 14, a BLue Tooth signaL is sent which causes the processor and communication moduLe of Lighting unit 13 to operate in conjunction to awake from a dormant state to cause the Lights to Light up. Even though the Lighting unit 16 provided on arm band 12 wouLd be capabLe of receiving the signaL destined to Lighting unit 13, the processor wouLd be configured onLy to respond to a signaL appropriateLy encoded for Lighting unit 16.
Instead of or in addition to the arm bands 11 and 12, the invention aLso envisages in a particuLar embodiment the use of a heLmet 1 7 which wouLd be equipped with a rear viewing camera moduLe 18. In this embodiment, unit 2 may be incorporated into the heLmet 17.
Instead of or in addition to the previous peripheraL devices, a tabard generaLLy referenced 19 may be empLoyed with a unit 20 which may incorporate aLL the components of unit 2 of figure 2. A pLuraLity of Lighting strips 21, 22 and 23 has been provided. Lighting strips 21 and 23 may be configured to fLash on/off in response to an instruction specific to the Lighting strip. For exampLe, if the rider exerts pressure on dispLay portion 1 5 of touch screen 10, Lighting strip 21 wouLd Light up.
Figure 4 shows a further embodiment of the invention in which a method of controL of the brightness of the Lighting units of unit 2 is proposed. The controL method may be impLemented by partLy empLoying unit 1 and unit 2 or by empLoying one of the two units onLy. The processor of either of the units may be configured to assess the LeveL of brightness. The processor may query the current LeveL of brightness by interrogating one or more of a number of potentiaL individuaL resources. In an embodiment, a sensor may be provided as part of a unit which may sense the LeveL of Luminosity surrounding the unit.
The unit may store in a database or in a LocaL memory bank a pLuraLity of pre-set power LeveLs P1 to P7 which correspond to pre-determined ranges of brightness or brightness LeveLs B1 to B7. Once the system determines, the LeveL of power which wouLd be most suited for a particuLar LeveL of brightness, one of the units causes the brightness to be adjusted. In practise this may occur by one of the units dispatching a signaL to the second unit to adjust the brightness LeveL. Instead of necessariLy incorporating a sensor in one of the units a database or a news feed may be empLoyed to determine dependent upon the Location sensed of the rider information pertaining to the LikeLy brightness in a given Location. This may provide a suggestion as to a particuLar recommended power LeveL which a rider may either accept or reject.
Figure 5 shows the interaction between unit 1 and unit 2 in accordance with a particuLarLy inventive embodiment of the invention. In this embodiment, unit 2 incorporates no LocaL on/off switch at aLL. In order to switch unit 2 ON it is necessary to initiaLLy perform a synchronisation routine which is usuaLLy triggered by seLecting the synchronisation option inunitl.
In addition to this embodiment, the system may be configured to dispLay in a user interface such as a touch screen options of different frequency LeveLs. This wouLd aLLow the user to seLect the option to switch unit 2 ON or OFF. Once the seLections of the frequency LeveLs or the on/off option are compLeted, the processor may be configured to instruct his communication moduLe to dispatch an appropriate signaL. When the unit 2 receives the signaL it configures the mode of operation by either simpLy switching the Lighting units on/off or by switching repeatedLy the Lighting unit on/off if a particuLar frequency LeveL is seLected by the user.
Figure 6 shows an aLternative method of operation between unit 2 and unit 1. In order to initiaLise the operation, the rider seLects the synchronisation moduLe of unit 1. The rider then navigates to a user interface which dispLays options of sending images via a mobiLe network. The user then seLects from avaiLabLe network options for exampLe 3G. The rider may aLso navigate to a user interface dispLaying options of switching on/off the camera moduLe of unit 2. By seLecting the option of the camera being switched on/off, the processor instructs the communication moduLe 1 to dispatch received images via a mobiLe network. Once the user seLects the option of the camera on/off, the processor instructs the communication moduLe 1 to dispatch an instruction to unit 2. The processor of unit 2 switches the camera on/off dependent upon the instruction received. If the camera is switched on, the communication moduLe 2 dispatches images to communication moduLe 1. Once images are received and the user has seLected to send images via a mobiLe network, the processor of unit 1 instructs communication moduLe 1 to dispatch images via a mobiLe network.
Figure 7 shows a further embodiment of the operation of the first and second units. In this embodiment, a user initiaLLy synchronises unit 1 with unit 2. The user then navigates to an interface which dispLays maps. The user interface may dispLay instructions in terms of driving instructions such as take the next Left. In this instance, the user interface may aLso dispLay a Location of unit 1 or unit 2 on the map so that the user may understand his position reLative to his destination. In one embodiment, as a particuLar traffic action approaches such as turn Left, the processor of unit 1 instructs communication moduLe 1 to dispatch a signaL containing the instruction of the mode of indicator Light signaL. In response, in unit 2, the processor instructs an indicator Light to fLash on/off dependent on the signaL received. As might be automaticaLLy detected, as a rider having foLLowed the instruction dispLayed on the screen moves away from a particuLar junction, the processor instructs a communication moduLe 1 to dispatch a signaL containing an instruction to switch off the indicator Light dependent on the Location change detected. The processor may instruct an indicator Light to switch off dependent on a signaL received from unit 1.
Instead of unit 1 automaticaLLy sending a signaL to unit 2, in one optionaL embodiment, the user interface may dispLay an option for the user to seLect whether or not to send an indicator Light signaL.
In a further embodiment as shown in figure 8 unit 1 may be synch ronised with unit 2. The user may navigate to a user interface dispLaying options of different frequency LeveLs. The user may then seLect from pre-determined LeveLs El to EN. The processor may then instruct communication moduLe 1 to dispatch a signaL containing the seLected frequency number. The processor of unit 2 may then, having received the signaL from unit 1, instruct variations of the fLashing frequency EN. As a further embodiment, the unit 2 may aLso automaticaLLy detect if a power source LeveL is beLow a certain threshoLd and then instruct a variation of the fLashing frequency to El or another LeveL of frequency which may be defined as an [CO mode of operation.

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  1. CLAIMS1. A rider safety system suitabLe for use with a bicycLe or the Like, comprising a first unit for mounting in a position where the unit is visibLe by a rider, and at Least one second unit Located remoteLy from said first unit; said first unit and said second unit comprising respective communication moduLes for wireLessLy communicating signaLs between said first and second unit; wherein said second unit incorporates a camera for capturing images; said communication moduLe being configured to transmit images from said second unit to said first unit.
  2. 2. A system according to cLaim 1, wherein said second unit is integrated into an articLe of cLothing and/or an articLe of rider protection.
  3. 3. A system according to either of the preceding cLaims, wherein said second unit incorporates reLeasabLe fasteners for reLeasabLy fastening said unit to an articLe of cLothing and/or an articLe of rider protection.
  4. 4. A system according to any of the preceding cLaims, wherein said first unit and/or said second unit incorporates a memory for storing images captured by said camera.
  5. 5. A system according to any of the preceding cLaims, wherein said second unit incorporates one or more Lights.
  6. 6. A system according to cLaim 5, wherein said Lights are in the form of one or more eLongate strips of Lights.
  7. 7. A system according to cLaim 6, wherein said eLongate strips of Lights are attached, in use, to an articLe of cLothing incorporating a sLeeve; said eLongate strips being Located at a rearward Location of the sLeeve of said articLe as a user outstretches his arms LateraLLy.
  8. 8. A system according to any of the preceding cLaims, wherein said first unit incorporates a screen and processing means for processing said received images for dispLay in reaL time.
  9. 9. A system according to any of the preceding cLaims, wherein said first unit incorporates a touch sensitive screen.
  10. 10. A system according to cLaim 9, wherein said first unit incorporates processing means which are configured to dispLay regions which when touched cause a predetermined kind of controL signaL to be sent to said second unit.
  11. 11. A system according to cLaim 10, wherein said second unit incorporates a Light and said first unit is configured to dispatch a signaL to said second unit; said second unit incorporating means for varying the brightness in response to a signaL received from said first unit with instructions to vary the brightness of a predetermined Light.
  12. 1 2. A system according to cLaim 11, wherein said first unit and/or said second unit are configured so that dependent upon the time of day, and/or dependent upon remoteLy stored recommended brightness LeveLs for predicted riding conditions, and/or measured environmentaL LeveLs of naturaL Light instruct the variation of the brightness of a predetermined Light.
  13. 13. A system according to cLaim 10, wherein said second unit incorporates a Light and said first unit is configured to dispatch a signaL to said second unit; said second unit incorporating means for switching said Light ON and/or OFF in response to a signaL received from said first unit with instructions to switch said Light ON and/or OFF.
  14. 14. A system according to cLaim 10, wherein said second unit incorporates a Light and said first unit is configured to dispatch a signaL to said second unit; said second unit incorporating means for switching said Light ON and/or OFF at a predetermined frequency in response to a signaL received from said fiist unit with instructions to switch said Light ON and/or OFF at a predetermined frequency.
  15. 1 5. A system according to any of the preceding cLaims, wherein said first unit incorporates a communication moduLe which dispatches signaLs and/or receives signaLs to and/or from a mobiLe network.
  16. 16. A system according to any of the preceding cLaims, wherein said first unit incorporates a communication moduLe which dispatches signaLs representative of video for remote storage in a remoteLy Located further unit.
  17. 1 7. A system according to any of the preceding cLaims, wherein said first unit incorporates a navigation system for dispLaying maps and instructions to assist in arriving at a particuLar destination; and said first unit automaticaLLy dispatches controL instructions to said second unit dependent upon instructions issued by said navigation system.
  18. 18. A rider safety system substantiaLLy as hereinbefore described and/or iLLustrated in any appropriate combination of the accompanying text and/or figures.
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