Gyro sensor or virtual joystick controlled smart helmet
View Patent ↗In an embodiment, a gyro sensor or virtual joystick controlled smart helmet may include a motorized and handsfree livestream video stabilization multi-camera system which can be remotely operated over a network. The gyro sensor or virtual joystick controlled smart helmet having a motorized moveable camera, a two way display communication unit via a OLED screen and 360 degree camera combination to enable Augmented Reality, a video and audio transmission system, a reflector for visibility in low light, a rechargeable battery, a carbon fiber plate for protection against battery malfunction, a headphone connection jack, a SIM card slot, a helmet power on/off switch, a power connector, a micro-gimbal camera module, a Bluetooth and Wi-Fi module, 6 way livestream stabilization using a combination of motors which double up to ensure that the smart helmet can be remotely controlled over a network using a custom application interface.
1. A remote controllable smart helmet comprises:
a helmet body including a cavity in a rear portion of the helmet body configured to receive a swappable camera assembly;
a camera module comprising:
a motorized camera mounting;
a multi-camera system configured to rotate 360 degrees mounted to the motorized camera mounting; and
a plurality of motors configured to provide auto image stabilization and control field of view for the multi-camera system, the plurality of motors configured to give the camera module movement capabilities across multiple axes;
a two way communication unit configured to wirelessly transmit video, audio, and control information between the smart helmet and a remote user device; and
a controller operative to communicate control information from a remote user device to the plurality of motors; and
the swappable camera assembly comprising:
the camera module,
the two-way communication unit,
the controller, and
wherein with the swappable camera assembly mounted in the cavity, the camera module is disposed on a top of the helmet body.
2. The remote controllable smart helmet of claim 1 , wherein a plurality of motors comprises three motors configured to give the camera module PAN, TILT and ROLL movement capabilities.
3. The remote controllable smart helmet of claim 2 , wherein a plurality of the motors are configured to perform hardware image stabilization across a 6 axis interface.
4. The remote controllable smart helmet of claim 3 , wherein the camera module further comprises:
a plurality of inertial motion units; and
a plurality of micro-gimbals, wherein the inertial motion units and micro-gimbals are connected to the plurality of motors to assist in performing the hardware image stabilization.
5. The remote controllable smart helmet of claim 1 , wherein the control information includes control commands received from a combination of remotely operated gyro, directional and rotational sensors.
6. The remote controllable smart helmet of claim 1 , wherein the multi-camera system is configured to provide augmented reality imaging.
7. The remote controllable smart helmet of claim 1 , wherein the multi-camera system is configured to enable livestream transmission of 3D videos and in-video physical view navigation.
8. The remote controllable smart helmet of claim 1 , further comprising a rechargeable battery connected to the camera module, two-way communication unit, and controller.
9. The remote controllable smart helmet of claim 1 , wherein the two-way communication unit is configured to transmit video data from the camera module over at least one of a WiFi network and 3G/4G/5G SIM network.
10. The remote controllable smart helmet of claim 8 , further comprising a carbon fibre plate positioned between the rechargeable battery and an interior of the helmet body.
11. A method for interacting with a remote controllable smart helmet for an immersive experience, the smart helmet including a rear portion of the helmet body configured to receive a swappable camera assembly including a motorized camera mounting including a motorized camera module, a two-way communication unit, and a controller, the method comprising:
mounting the swappable camera assembly in the rear portion of the helmet body;
receiving livestream video information from the motorized camera mounting in the swappable modular system mounted on the remote controllable smart helmet via the two-way communication unit, wherein the motorized camera module is in a first position for a first view;
transmitting control information indicative of moving the motorized camera module to a second position for a second view over multiple axes to the controller in the swappable camera assembly via the two-way communication unit, wherein the motorized camera module is able to rotate 360 degrees; and
receiving livestream video information from the motorized camera module in the second position via the two-way communication unit.
12. The method of claim 11 , wherein transmitting the control information comprises information operative to control the motorized camera system through one or more of PAN, TILT and ROLL movements.
13. The method of claim 11 , wherein the livestream video information is hardware image stabilized at the smart helmet.
14. The method of claim 11 , wherein the control information is generated by gyro, directional and rotational sensors.
15. The method of claim 11 , wherein the control information is generated by a virtual joystick.
16. The method of claim 11 , further comprising receiving audio information generated from a microphone in the smart helmet.
17. The method of claim 11 , further comprising transmitting voice information to a wearer of the smart helmet.