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Helmet-based system for improved practice efficiency and athlete safety

US11116271B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 1, 2020
Grant dateSep 14, 2021
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Expiry dateMay 1, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/167
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A system is provided for use by athletes and their coaches during practice. The system includes an electronic system configured for inclusion in a helmet. The electronic system includes a transparent display screen coupled to the helmet, a processor coupled to the transparent display screen, a camera coupled to the processor and a first wireless transceiver coupled to the processor. The system also includes a handheld processing device. The handheld processing device includes a second wireless transceiver configured to communicate video content with the first wireless transceiver, an interactive display screen configured to display the first video and a video editing application configured to edit the first video to generate a second video including a simulated player technique superimposed in the first video. The second video is communicated from the handheld processing device to the electronic system for display to the athlete via the transparent display screen.

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