Helmet-mounted motorcycle rider visualization device
View Patent ↗A motorcycle helmet indicator assembly is provided that includes a passive and active illumination means. The assembly is either built-into or is an attachable assembly for a motorcycle helmet, wherein a short range wireless protocol is utilized to synchronize the motorcycle brake lights and turn signals with two indicators along secured along the rear of the motorcycle helmet. Each of the indicator bezels is surrounded by a passive reflector surface, wherein the helmet is visible in low light whether the motorcycle indicators are energized or not. This promotes visualizing motorcyclist in traffic and in low light conditions, improving awareness of the motorcyclist's position in traffic and improving his or her safety.
1. A motorcycle rider visualization device, comprising:
a housing supporting a first light signal and a second light signal;
an elongated surface having a first side and a second side;
said first side comprising a reflector surface adapted to reflect light therefrom;
said first side connecting to said housing;
said second side comprising an adhesive adapted to connect said second side to the rear of a motorcycle helmet;
said second side of said elongated surface further comprising a peelable film disposed over said adhesive;
a light signal electric circuit, a power source, and a receiver circuit supported within said housing;
a transmitter circuit adapted to be connected to a motorcycle, said transmitter circuit having a wireless transmitter adapted to pair within said receiver and communicate motorcycle signals of said motorcycle to said light signal electrical circuit;
wherein said motorcycle signals comprise brake lights and turn signals, such that said first light signal and said second light signal are adapted to mimic operation of said motorcycle signals.
2. The motorcycle rider visualization device of claim 1 , wherein said power source is a removable battery.
3. The motorcycle rider visualization device of claim 1 , wherein said power source is a rechargeable battery.
4. The motorcycle rider visualization device of claim 1 , wherein said first light signal and second light signal comprise an array of light emitting diodes.
5. The motorcycle rider visualization device of claim 1 , wherein said transmitter circuit comprises a short range wireless protocol that pairs with said receiver circuit.
6. The motorcycle rider visualization device of claim 1 , wherein said light signal electric circuit comprises a flasher adapted to cause said first signal light and said second signal light to flash in conjunction with a turn signal of said motorcycle.
7. The motorcycle rider visualization device of claim 1 , wherein said reflector surface is positioned around said first signal light and said second signal light.
8. A motorcycle helmet having a rear-mounted visualization device, comprising:
a motorcycle helmet having a rear surface;
a housing supporting a first light signal and a second light signal;
an elongated surface having a first side and a second side;
said first side comprising a reflector surface adapted to reflect light therefrom;
said first side connecting to said housing;
said second side being secured to said rear surface of said motorcycle helmet;
a light signal electric circuit, a power source, and a receiver circuit supported within said housing;
a transmitter circuit adapted to be connected to a motorcycle, said transmitter circuit having a wireless transmitter adapted to pair within said receiver and communicate motorcycle signals of said motorcycle to said light signal electrical circuit;
wherein said motorcycle signals comprise brake lights and turn signals, such that said first light signal and said second light signal are adapted to mimic operation of said motorcycle signals.
9. The motorcycle rider visualization device of claim 8 , wherein said power source is a removable battery.
10. The motorcycle rider visualization device of claim 8 , wherein said power source is a rechargeable battery.
11. The motorcycle rider visualization device of claim 8 , wherein said transmitter circuit comprises a short range wireless protocol that pairs with said receiver circuit.
12. The motorcycle rider visualization device of claim 1 , wherein said transmitter circuit comprises a short range wireless protocol that pairs with said receiver circuit.