Motorcycle helmet windshield control system and method
OwnerFabián Montero, Thomas B. Haverstockinventors
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Abstract
A motorcycle windshield control system is disclosed. The system includes a receiver and filter circuit coupled to a motorcycle helmet having a windshield for receiving and filtering electromagnetic signals generated by an electrical device of a motorcycle. Alternatively, the receiver and filter circuit can receive signals emitted by an emitter installed on the motorcycle. The system also includes a control circuit coupled to the receiver and filter circuit, for performing a Boolean operation to activate a raiser motor for adjusting a position of the windshield when the Boolean operation generates a high logic level. The system can also include a manual override switch.
Claims78
An apparatus, comprising:
- a. a helmet;
- b. a windshield coupled to the helmet;
- and
- c. means for automatically adjusting a position of the windshield when sound generated by a motorcycle engine crosses a predetermined threshold value.
An apparatus, comprising:
- a. a helmet;
- b. a windshield coupled to the helmet;
- and
- c. means for automatically adjusting a position of the windshield when a gear shift lever of a vehicle is moved away from a neutral position to a position other than neutral, and vice versa.
An apparatus, comprising:
- a. a helmet;
- b. a windshield coupled to the helmet;
- and
- c. means for automatically adjusting a position of the windshield when a gear shift lever of a vehicle is shifted from a second gear position to a third gear position, and vice versa.
A mechanism for a helmet windshield of a motorcycle, comprising means for automatically adjusting a position of the windshield when sound generated by a motorcycle engine crosses a predetermined threshold value.
A mechanism for a helmet windshield of a motorcycle, comprising means for automatically adjusting a position of the windshield when a gear shift lever of the motorcycle is moved away from a neutral position to a position other than neutral, and vice versa.
A mechanism for a helmet windshield of a motorcycle, comprising means for automatically adjusting a position of the windshield when a gear shift lever of the motorcycle is shifted from a second gear position to a third gear position, and vice versa.
A motorcycle helmet windshield control system, comprising:
- a. an acoustic sensor coupled to a motorcycle helmet having a windshield for sensing sound generated by a motorcycle engine;
- and
- b. a control circuit coupled to the acoustic sensor for performing a Boolean operation, such that a position of the windshield is adjusted in response to the Boolean operation.
A method, comprising the steps of:
- a. providing a helmet for use with a motorcycle;
- b. providing a windshield coupled to the helmet;
- and
- c. providing means for automatically adjusting a position of the windshield when a gear shift lever of a vehicle is moved away from a neutral position to a position other than neutral, and vice versa.
A method, comprising the steps of:
- a. providing a helmet for use with a motorcycle;
- b. providing a windshield coupled to the helmet;
- and
- c. providing means for automatically adjusting a position of the windshield when a gear shift lever of a vehicle is shifted from a second gear position to a third gear position, and vice versa.
A method of automatically adjusting a position of a helmet windshield for use with a motorcycle, the method comprising the steps of:
- a. sensing sound generated by the motorcycle's engine;
- and
- b. performing a Boolean operation to activate a raiser motor for adjusting the position of the helmet windshield in response to the Boolean operation.
An apparatus, comprising:
- a. a helmet;
- b. a windshield coupled to the helmet;
- and
- c. means for automatically adjusting a position of the windshield when precipitation detected by a sensor coupled to the helmet crosses a predetermined threshold value.
An apparatus, comprising:
- a. a helmet;
- b. a windshield coupled to the helmet;
- and
- c. means for automatically adjusting a position of the windshield when high velocity winds detected by a sensor coupled to the helmet exceed a predetermined threshold value.
A mechanism for a helmet windshield of a motorcycle, comprising means for automatically adjusting a position of the windshield when precipitation detected by a sensor coupled to a helmet crosses a predetermined threshold value.
A mechanism for a helmet windshield of a motorcycle, comprising means for automatically adjusting a position of the windshield when high velocity winds detected by a sensor coupled to a helmet exceed a predetermined threshold value.
A method, comprising the steps of:
- a. providing a helmet for use with a motorcycle;
- b. providing a windshield coupled to the helmet;
- and
- c. providing means for automatically adjusting a position of the windshield when precipitation detected by a sensor coupled to the helmet crosses a predetermined threshold value.
A method, comprising the steps of:
- a. providing a helmet for use with a motorcycle;
- b. providing a windshield coupled to the helmet;
- and
- c. providing means for automatically adjusting a position of the windshield when high velocity winds detected by a sensor coupled to the helmet exceed a predetermined threshold value.
An apparatus, comprising:
- a. a helmet;
- b. a windshield coupled to the helmet;
- and
- c. means for automatically adjusting a position of the windshield when vehicle speed as indicated by an accelerometer coupled to the vehicle exceeds a predetermined threshold value.
An apparatus, comprising:
- a. a helmet;
- b. a windshield coupled to the helmet;
- c. means for automatically adjusting a position of the windshield, wherein a heat sensor coupled to the helmet activates the windshield to open when ambient temperature exceeds a first predetermined threshold value.
A mechanism for a helmet windshield of a motorcycle, comprising means for automatically adjusting a position of the windshield when vehicle speed as indicated by an accelerometer coupled to the motorcycle exceeds a predetermined threshold value.
A mechanism for a helmet windshield of a motorcycle, comprising means for automatically adjusting a position of the windshield wherein a heat sensor coupled to a helmet activates the windshield to open when ambient temperature exceeds a first predetermined threshold value.
A method, comprising the steps of:
- a. providing a helmet for use with a motorcycle;
- b. providing a windshield coupled to the helmet;
- c. providing means for automatically adjusting a position of the windshield when vehicle speed as indicated by an accelerometer coupled to the motorcycle exceeds a predetermined threshold value.
A method, comprising the steps of:
- a. providing a helmet for use with a motorcycle;
- b. providing a windshield coupled to the helmet;
- c. providing means for automatically adjusting a position of the windshield, wherein a heat sensor coupled to the helmet activates the windshield to open when ambient temperature exceeds a first predetermined threshold value.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.