Intelligent safety helmet communication system and method
By integrating environmental monitoring, human body monitoring, and wireless communication modules into the smart safety helmet, the problem of unstable wireless connection in the smart safety helmet was solved, enabling real-time monitoring of the construction site environment and human body information, and ensuring the stability and safety of communication.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-12-12
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-07
AI Technical Summary
Existing smart safety helmets have limited functionality and their wireless connection is prone to dropping during use, affecting safety monitoring and posing safety hazards.
Design an intelligent safety helmet communication system, including an environmental monitoring module, a human body monitoring module, a wireless communication module, a communication monitoring module, and a control module. These modules enable the monitoring of environmental information and human life information at the construction site, and ensure normal communication transmission through relay equipment when the connection is poor.
It enables real-time monitoring of environmental information and human vital signs at the construction site, ensuring the stability of communication connections and improving construction safety.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of smart helmet technology, and in particular to a smart helmet communication system and method. Background Technology
[0002] Smart safety helmets consist of a traditional safety helmet and a smart electronic module containing a microprocessor or microcontroller, with functions such as data acquisition, storage, computation, and wireless communication. Existing smart safety helmets have limited functionality, and during use, the background monitoring host often relies on a wireless connection. Sometimes, signal problems cause the connection to drop, potentially affecting normal safety monitoring and posing a safety hazard. Therefore, designing a smart safety helmet communication system and method is essential. Summary of the Invention
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an intelligent safety helmet communication system and method that can monitor environmental information and human vital information at construction sites, enable communication monitoring, ensure normal communication connections, and improve safety.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following solution:
[0005] A smart safety helmet communication system includes: a safety helmet body, an environmental monitoring module, a human body monitoring module, a wireless communication module, a communication monitoring module, and a control module. The environmental monitoring module is disposed on the outside of the safety helmet body, the human body monitoring module is disposed inside the safety helmet body, and the wireless communication module, the communication monitoring module, and the control module are disposed inside the interlayer of the safety helmet body. The environmental monitoring module, the human body monitoring module, and the communication monitoring module are all electrically connected to the control module, and the control module is communicatively connected to a background monitoring host through the wireless communication module.
[0006] The human body monitoring module is used to monitor human vital signs;
[0007] The environmental monitoring module is used to monitor the environment surrounding the helmet.
[0008] The communication monitoring module is used to monitor the connection between the control module and the background monitoring host.
[0009] Optionally, the intelligent safety helmet communication system further includes a location acquisition module, an image acquisition module, a wearing monitoring module, and an alarm module. The image acquisition module and alarm module are disposed on the outside of the safety helmet body, the wearing monitoring module is disposed inside the safety helmet body, and the location acquisition module is disposed inside the interlayer of the safety helmet body. The location acquisition module, image acquisition module, wearing monitoring module, and alarm module are electrically connected to the control module.
[0010] The location acquisition module is used to acquire the position of the safety helmet body;
[0011] The image acquisition module is used to acquire images of the construction environment;
[0012] The helmet wearing monitoring module is used to monitor whether construction workers are wearing safety helmets.
[0013] Optionally, the human body monitoring module includes an electromyography (EMG) sensor, a body temperature sensor, and an electroencephalogram (EEG) sensor. The EMG sensor, body temperature sensor, and EEG sensor are installed inside the helmet body, and the EMG sensor, body temperature sensor, and EEG sensor are electrically connected to the control module.
[0014] Optionally, the environmental monitoring module includes a gas monitoring module, an electric field monitoring module, a temperature monitoring module, and a humidity monitoring module. The gas monitoring module, electric field monitoring module, temperature monitoring module, and humidity monitoring module are disposed on the outside of the safety helmet body. The gas monitoring module, electric field monitoring module, temperature monitoring module, and humidity monitoring module are electrically connected to the control module.
[0015] The gas monitoring module is used to monitor gas information at the construction site;
[0016] The electric field monitoring module is used to monitor electric field information at the construction site;
[0017] The temperature monitoring module is used to monitor temperature information at the construction site.
[0018] The humidity monitoring module is used to monitor humidity information at the construction site.
[0019] The present invention also provides a smart helmet communication method, applied to the above-mentioned smart helmet communication system, comprising the following steps:
[0020] Step 1: Obtain construction environment information through the environmental monitoring module, vital sign information through the human body monitoring module, location information through the location acquisition module, construction site image information through the image acquisition module, and wearable monitoring information through the wearable monitoring module. Send all monitoring information to the control module.
[0021] Step 2: The communication monitoring module monitors the communication connection between the control module and the background monitoring host. If the connection is good, the control module sends all monitoring information to the background monitoring host through the wireless communication module. Otherwise, the control module connects to the relay device through the wireless communication module, and then sends all monitoring information to the background monitoring host through the relay device.
[0022] Optionally, in step 2, the communication monitoring module monitors the communication connection between the control module and the background monitoring host, specifically as follows:
[0023] The control module obtains the signal strength value of the wireless communication network between the control module and the background monitoring host, and determines whether it is greater than the preset signal strength threshold. If it is greater, the connection is considered to be good; otherwise, the connection is considered to be abnormal.
[0024] Optionally, in step 2, the control module communicates with the relay device via a wireless communication module, and the relay device sends all monitoring information to the background monitoring host. Specifically:
[0025] The control module connects to nearby relay devices via a wireless communication module and obtains the signal strength value of the wireless communication network between the control module and the relay devices. It then determines whether the signal strength value is greater than a preset signal strength threshold. If it is, all monitoring information is sent to the backend monitoring host through the relay devices. Otherwise, the connection with the relay devices is disconnected, and a new relay device is searched for and connected to until the signal strength value with the relay devices is greater than the preset signal strength threshold. The relay devices are other nearby smart safety helmets or terminal devices that communicate with the backend monitoring host.
[0026] According to specific embodiments provided by the present invention, the present invention discloses the following technical effects: The intelligent safety helmet communication system and method provided by the present invention includes a safety helmet body, an environmental monitoring module, a human body monitoring module, a wireless communication module, a communication monitoring module, a control module, a location acquisition module, an image acquisition module, a wearing monitoring module, and an alarm module. It can realize environmental information monitoring, location information monitoring, human vital sign monitoring, and communication monitoring, and is easy to use. The method includes acquiring construction environment information through the environmental monitoring module, acquiring vital sign information through the human body monitoring module, acquiring location information through the location acquisition module, acquiring construction site image information through the image acquisition module, and acquiring wearing monitoring information through the wearing monitoring module. All monitoring information is sent to the control module. The communication monitoring module monitors the communication connection between the control module and the background monitoring host. If the connection is good, the control module sends all monitoring information to the background monitoring host through the wireless communication module; otherwise, the control module communicates with a relay device through the wireless communication module, and the relay device sends all monitoring information to the background monitoring host, ensuring communication connection and improving construction safety. Attached Figure Description
[0027] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0028] Figure 1This is a block diagram of the intelligent safety helmet communication system provided in an embodiment of the present invention;
[0029] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the communication method for the smart safety helmet according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation
[0030] The purpose of this invention is to provide an intelligent safety helmet communication system and method that can monitor environmental information and human vital information at construction sites, enable communication monitoring, ensure normal communication connections, and improve safety.
[0031] To make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0032] like Figure 1 As shown, the intelligent safety helmet communication system provided in this embodiment of the invention includes: a safety helmet body, an environmental monitoring module, a human body monitoring module, a wireless communication module, a communication monitoring module, and a control module. The environmental monitoring module is disposed on the outside of the safety helmet body, the human body monitoring module is disposed inside the safety helmet body, and the wireless communication module, the communication monitoring module, and the control module are disposed inside the interlayer of the safety helmet body. The environmental monitoring module, the human body monitoring module, and the communication monitoring module are all electrically connected to the control module. The control module is communicatively connected to the background monitoring host through the wireless communication module.
[0033] The human body monitoring module is used to monitor human vital signs;
[0034] The environmental monitoring module is used to monitor the environment surrounding the helmet.
[0035] The communication monitoring module is used to monitor the connection between the control module and the background monitoring host.
[0036] The intelligent safety helmet communication system also includes a location acquisition module, an image acquisition module, a wearing monitoring module, and an alarm module. The image acquisition module and the alarm module are located on the outside of the safety helmet body, the wearing monitoring module is located inside the safety helmet body, and the location acquisition module is located inside the interlayer of the safety helmet body. The location acquisition module, the image acquisition module, the wearing monitoring module, and the alarm module are electrically connected to the control module.
[0037] The location acquisition module is used to acquire the location of the safety helmet body. The location acquisition module can be a GPS positioning module or a Beidou positioning module.
[0038] The image acquisition module is used to acquire images of the construction environment. The image acquisition module is mainly used to acquire images of the construction environment after construction personnel enter the preset image acquisition area. A conventional camera can be used.
[0039] The wearing monitoring module is used to monitor whether construction workers are wearing safety helmets. The wearing monitoring module is a pressure sensor that monitors the pressure value between the inside of the safety helmet and the top of the head. If the pressure value is less than a preset threshold, the control module controls the alarm module to sound an alarm, reminding the construction workers to wear safety helmets.
[0040] The human body monitoring module includes an electromyography (EMG) sensor, a body temperature sensor, and an electroencephalogram (EEG) sensor. The EMG sensor, body temperature sensor, and EEG sensor are installed inside the safety helmet body. The EMG sensor, body temperature sensor, and EEG sensor are electrically connected to the control module. The EMG sensor detects the electromyographic signals of the construction worker's muscles, the body temperature sensor collects the construction worker's body temperature information, and the EEG sensor monitors the construction worker's brainwave information.
[0041] The control module acquires human vital signs information and determines whether the construction worker is in a healthy state. If not, the control module controls the alarm module to sound an alarm. The background monitoring host acquires the human vital signs information and stores it in the database.
[0042] The environmental monitoring module includes a gas monitoring module, an electric field monitoring module, a temperature monitoring module, and a humidity monitoring module. The gas monitoring module, electric field monitoring module, temperature monitoring module, and humidity monitoring module are disposed on the outside of the safety helmet body. The gas monitoring module, electric field monitoring module, temperature monitoring module, and humidity monitoring module are electrically connected to the control module.
[0043] The gas monitoring module is used to monitor gas information at the construction site. The gas monitoring module includes a first gas sensor and a second gas sensor. The first gas sensor is located at the lower part of the front brim of the safety helmet body and is used to obtain gas information at the front of the safety helmet body. The second gas sensor is located at the lower part of the rear brim of the safety helmet body and is used to obtain gas information at the rear of the safety helmet body.
[0044] The electric field monitoring module is used to monitor the electric field information at the construction site. The electric field monitoring module is an electric field sensor. The electric field sensor is installed on the top of the safety helmet body. The control module obtains the value collected by the electric field sensor and determines whether it is greater than a preset threshold. If it is greater, the control module controls the alarm module to sound an alarm.
[0045] The temperature monitoring module is used to monitor the temperature information at the construction site, and the temperature monitoring module is a temperature sensor.
[0046] The humidity monitoring module is used to monitor humidity information at the construction site, and the humidity monitoring module is a humidity sensor.
[0047] like Figure 2 As shown, the present invention also provides a smart helmet communication method, applied to the above-mentioned smart helmet communication system, comprising the following steps:
[0048] Step 1: Obtain construction environment information through the environmental monitoring module, vital sign information through the human body monitoring module, location information through the location acquisition module, construction site image information through the image acquisition module, and wearable monitoring information through the wearable monitoring module. Send all monitoring information to the control module.
[0049] Step 2: The communication monitoring module monitors the communication connection between the control module and the background monitoring host. If the connection is good, the control module sends all monitoring information to the background monitoring host through the wireless communication module. Otherwise, the control module connects to the relay device through the wireless communication module, and then sends all monitoring information to the background monitoring host through the relay device.
[0050] In step 2, the communication monitoring module monitors the communication connection between the control module and the backend monitoring host, specifically as follows:
[0051] The control module obtains the signal strength value of the wireless communication network between the control module and the background monitoring host, and determines whether it is greater than the preset signal strength threshold. If it is greater, the connection is considered to be good; otherwise, the connection is considered to be abnormal.
[0052] In step 2, the control module connects to the relay device via a wireless communication module. The relay device then sends all monitoring information to the backend monitoring host. Specifically:
[0053] The control module connects to nearby relay devices via a wireless communication module and obtains the signal strength value of the wireless communication network between the control module and the relay devices. It then determines whether the signal strength value is greater than a preset signal strength threshold. If it is, all monitoring information is sent to the backend monitoring host through the relay devices. Otherwise, the connection with the relay devices is disconnected, and a new relay device is searched for and connected to until the signal strength value with the relay devices is greater than the preset signal strength threshold. The relay devices are other nearby smart safety helmets or terminal devices that communicate with the backend monitoring host.
[0054] The present invention provides an intelligent safety helmet communication system and method. The system includes a safety helmet body, an environmental monitoring module, a human body monitoring module, a wireless communication module, a communication monitoring module, a control module, a location acquisition module, an image acquisition module, a wearing monitoring module, and an alarm module. It can realize environmental information monitoring, location information monitoring, human vital sign monitoring, and communication monitoring, and is easy to use. The method includes acquiring construction environment information through the environmental monitoring module, acquiring vital sign information through the human body monitoring module, acquiring location information through the location acquisition module, acquiring construction site image information through the image acquisition module, and acquiring wearing monitoring information through the wearing monitoring module. All monitoring information is sent to the control module. The communication monitoring module monitors the communication connection between the control module and the backend monitoring host. If the connection is good, the control module sends all monitoring information to the backend monitoring host through the wireless communication module; otherwise, the control module communicates with a relay device through the wireless communication module, and the relay device sends all monitoring information to the backend monitoring host. This ensures communication connection and improves construction safety.
[0055] This document uses specific examples to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of the present invention. The descriptions of the above embodiments are only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of the present invention. Furthermore, those skilled in the art will recognize that, based on the ideas of the present invention, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention.
Claims
1. A smart safety helmet communication system, characterized in that, include: The helmet comprises a helmet body, an environmental monitoring module, a human body monitoring module, a wireless communication module, a communication monitoring module, and a control module. The environmental monitoring module is located on the outside of the helmet body, the human body monitoring module is located inside the helmet body, and the wireless communication module, the communication monitoring module, and the control module are located inside the interlayer of the helmet body. The environmental monitoring module, the human body monitoring module, and the communication monitoring module are all electrically connected to the control module. The control module is connected to a background monitoring host via the wireless communication module. The human body monitoring module is used to monitor human vital signs; The environmental monitoring module is used to monitor the environment surrounding the helmet. The communication monitoring module is used to monitor the connection between the control module and the background monitoring host.
2. The intelligent safety helmet communication system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The intelligent safety helmet communication system also includes a location acquisition module, an image acquisition module, a wearing monitoring module, and an alarm module. The image acquisition module and the alarm module are located on the outside of the safety helmet body, the wearing monitoring module is located inside the safety helmet body, and the location acquisition module is located inside the interlayer of the safety helmet body. The location acquisition module, the image acquisition module, the wearing monitoring module, and the alarm module are electrically connected to the control module. The location acquisition module is used to acquire the position of the safety helmet body; The image acquisition module is used to acquire images of the construction environment; The helmet wearing monitoring module is used to monitor whether construction workers are wearing safety helmets.
3. The intelligent safety helmet communication system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The human body monitoring module includes an electromyography (EMG) sensor, a body temperature sensor, and an electroencephalogram (EEG) sensor. The EMG sensor, body temperature sensor, and EEG sensor are installed inside the helmet body, and the EMG sensor, body temperature sensor, and EEG sensor are electrically connected to the control module.
4. The intelligent safety helmet communication system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The environmental monitoring module includes a gas monitoring module, an electric field monitoring module, a temperature monitoring module, and a humidity monitoring module. The gas monitoring module, electric field monitoring module, temperature monitoring module, and humidity monitoring module are disposed on the outside of the safety helmet body. The gas monitoring module, electric field monitoring module, temperature monitoring module, and humidity monitoring module are electrically connected to the control module. The gas monitoring module is used to monitor gas information at the construction site; The electric field monitoring module is used to monitor electric field information at the construction site; The temperature monitoring module is used to monitor temperature information at the construction site. The humidity monitoring module is used to monitor humidity information at the construction site.
5. A smart helmet communication method, applied to the smart helmet communication system according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: Step 1: Obtain construction environment information through the environmental monitoring module, vital sign information through the human body monitoring module, location information through the location acquisition module, construction site image information through the image acquisition module, and wearable monitoring information through the wearable monitoring module. Send all monitoring information to the control module. Step 2: The communication monitoring module monitors the communication connection between the control module and the background monitoring host. If the connection is good, the control module sends all monitoring information to the background monitoring host through the wireless communication module. Otherwise, the control module connects to the relay device through the wireless communication module, and then sends all monitoring information to the background monitoring host through the relay device.
6. The smart safety helmet communication method according to claim 5, characterized in that, In step 2, the communication monitoring module monitors the communication connection between the control module and the backend monitoring host, specifically as follows: The control module obtains the signal strength value of the wireless communication network between the control module and the background monitoring host, and determines whether it is greater than the preset signal strength threshold. If it is greater, the connection is considered to be good; otherwise, the connection is considered to be abnormal.
7. The smart safety helmet communication method according to claim 6, characterized in that, In step 2, the control module connects to the relay device via a wireless communication module. The relay device then sends all monitoring information to the backend monitoring host. Specifically: The control module connects to nearby relay devices via a wireless communication module and obtains the signal strength value of the wireless communication network between the control module and the relay devices. It then determines whether the signal strength value is greater than a preset signal strength threshold. If it is, all monitoring information is sent to the backend monitoring host through the relay devices. Otherwise, the connection with the relay devices is disconnected, and a new relay device is searched for and connected to until the signal strength value with the relay devices is greater than the preset signal strength threshold. The relay devices are other nearby smart safety helmets or terminal devices that communicate with the backend monitoring host.