# US 2017/0288718 A1 · Wireless communication helmet system and method > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2017/0288718 A1 - Document ID: US20170288718A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 15/473,228 - Filed: 2017-03-29 - Published: 2017-10-05 - Earliest claimed: 2016-03-29 - Inventors: HARSHA RUDRAPPA - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20170288718A1 ## CPC - H04B 1/385: {Transceivers carried on the body, e.g. in helmets} - A42B 3/30: Mounting radio sets or communication systems - H04M 1/05: specially adapted for use on head, throat or breast - H04M 1/6066: {including a wireless connection} - H04B 2001/3866: {carried on the head} - H04M 3/42042: {Notifying the called party of information on the calling party (details within substation equipment H04M1/57, signalling details H04Q3/72)} - H04M 2201/38: Displays - H04B: TRANSMISSION - A42B: HATS; HEAD COVERINGS (headbands A41D20/00; head-scarves A41D23/00) - H04M: TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION (circuits for controlling other apparatus via a telephone cable and not involving telephone switching apparatus G08) ## Abstract A wireless communication helmet system preferably includes a helmet assembly, a power-cord, and a control assembly. The helmet assembly preferably includes a helmet, a speaker, a microphone, and a power-supply. Preferably, the control assembly includes a wireless-communications-device, a digital-screen, and a volume-control, where the control assembly is in wireless communication with the helmet assembly, and the power-cord is removably coupleable to the helmet assembly. The wireless communication helmet system allows a user to communicate to at least one remote individual without a need to hold a communications device in a hand of the user. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A wireless communication helmet system, the comprising: a helmet assembly, said helmet assembly including a helmet, a speaker, a microphone, and a power-supply; a control assembly, said control assembly including a wireless-communications-device and a volume-control, said control assembly in wireless communication with said helmet assembly; and wherein said wireless communication helmet system allows a user to communicate to at least one remote individual without a need to hold a communications device in a hand of said user. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The wireless communication helmet system of claim 1, further comprising a power-cord, said power-cord removably coupleable to said helmet assembly. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The wireless communication helmet system of claim 1, wherein said control assembly additionally includes a digital-screen. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The wireless communication helmet system of claim 1, wherein said control assembly includes caller-identification capabilities that are displayable upon said digital-screen. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The wireless communication helmet system of claim 1, wherein said helmet assembly further includes a camera such that a real-time video image of said user is transmittable to said remote individual. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The wireless communication helmet system of claim 1, wherein said speaker and said microphone are each removable and replaceable such that said speaker and said microphone are each usable with more than one said helmet. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The wireless communication helmet system of claim 1, wherein said wireless-communications-device is removably coupleable to a handlebar of a two-wheeled vehicle. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The wireless communication helmet system of claim 1, wherein said wireless-communications-device is removably coupleable to a wrist of said user. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The wireless communication helmet system of claim 1, wherein said helmet of said helmet assembly includes a bicycle-helmet. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The wireless communication helmet system of claim 1, wherein said helmet of said helmet assembly includes a motorcycle-helmet. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The wireless communication helmet system of claim 1, wherein said wireless-communications-device includes a mobile-phone detachably coupleable to said volume-control. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The wireless communication helmet system of claim 1, wherein said wireless-communications-device includes a tablet-computer detachably coupleable to said volume-control. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The wireless communication helmet system of claim 1, wherein said power-supply includes at least one battery integrated into said helmet assembly. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The wireless communication helmet system of claim 13, wherein said at least one battery is rechargeable via a 120-volt electrical source via a power-cord. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The wireless communication helmet system of claim 1, wherein said power-supply includes batteries which are removable from said helmet assembly and replaceable. ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) The wireless communication helmet system of claim 1, wherein said power-supply includes removable rechargeable batteries. ### Claim 17 A wireless communication helmet system, the wireless communication helmet comprising: a helmet assembly, said helmet assembly including a helmet, a speaker, a microphone, and a power-supply; a power-cord, said power-cord removably coupleable to said helmet assembly; a control assembly, said control assembly including a wireless-communications-device, a digital-screen, and a volume-control, said control assembly in wireless communication with said helmet assembly; wherein said wireless communication helmet system allows a user to communicate to at least one remote individual without a need to hold a communications device in a hand of said user; wherein said control assembly includes caller-identification capabilities that are displayable upon said digital-screen; wherein said speaker and said microphone are each removable and replaceable such that said speaker and said microphone are each usable with more than one said helmet; wherein said wireless-communications-device is removably coupleable to a handlebar of a two-wheeled vehicle; wherein said power-supply includes at least one battery integrated into said helmet assembly; and wherein said at least one battery is rechargeable via a 120-volt electrical source via a power-cord. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The wireless communication helmet system of claim 17, further comprising set of instructions; and wherein the device is arranged as a kit. ### Claim 19 A method of using a wireless communications helmet system, the method comprising the steps of: providing a wireless communications helmet system, said wireless communications system including a helmet assembly and a control assembly; affixing said control assembly to a handlebar; placing said helmet assembly upon a head of a user; and commencing verbal communications with a remote individual. ### Claim 20 (depends on 19) The method of claim 19, further comprising the steps of ceasing verbal communication with said remote individual; removing said control assembly from said handlebar; and removing said helmet assembly from said head of said user.