Helmet power and communications hub

Abstract

Various embodiments provide a helmet power and communications hub detachably coupled to a tactical helmet for providing wired communication and/or power to helmet-attached accessories and communication headsets, and for providing wireless communication with body-worn accessories. The helmet power and communications hub includes a communications headset interface configured to receive a wired connection with a communication headset. The helmet power and communications hub includes a night vision device interface configured to receive a wired connection with a night vision device. The helmet power and communications hub includes universal serial bus (USB) ports configured to receive a wired connection with helmet worn accessories. The helmet power and communications hub includes a wireless radio disposed within a housing and configured to wirelessly connect to a corresponding wireless radio of a push-to-talk (PTT) switch. The helmet power and communications hub includes a battery unit configured to power the helmet power and communications hub.

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