Helmet having a cumulative concussion indicator
US10165979B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 22, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 1, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/0219
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments include methods, systems and computer program products for monitoring a user of a helmet for cumulative concussions. Aspects include monitoring one or more sensors in the helmet and receiving an output from the one or more sensors corresponding to an impact experienced by the helmet. Aspects also include calculating a cumulative concussion score based on the output of the one or more sensors and displaying an indication of the cumulative concussion score via an indicator on the helmet.
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