Equipment for a set comprising a motor vehicle, for example a motorcycle, and an associated helmet intended to equip a user

Abstract

The invention relates to equipment (1) for an assembly (2) comprising a motor vehicle, for example a motorcycle (10), and an associated helmet (20) intended to equip a user, the equipment (2) being characterized in that it comprises: a first control module (100) mounted on the motor vehicle, the first module (100) comprising a first control unit (110) configured to be connected to at least one set of data sources relating to the vehicle, preferably at least one set of lights (12, 13) of the vehicle; a second control module (200) mounted on the helmet (20), the second control module (200) comprising a second control unit (210) connected to at least one set of accessories of the helmet (20) at least part of which accessories reflect data from the vehicle data from the first module (100);and a mobile application module (300) configured to be integrated into a telecommunications device (30) and controlled by the user; and in that the second control module (200) is configured to be remotely and in parallel connected to the first control module (100) and the mobile application module (300), each by a predetermined communication network, such as a Bluetooth network; and the first control module (100) and the mobile application module (300) are configured to each connect to a common remote database (500) by one or more predetermined networks.

Description

Title of the invention: Equipment for a set comprising a motor vehicle, for example a motorcycle, and an associated helmet intended to equip a user. Technical field of the invention

[0001] The invention relates, in general, to the technical field of motor vehicles, in particular motorized two-wheeler type vehicles.

[0002] The invention relates more specifically to equipment for a set comprising a motor vehicle and a helmet, and to the method of using such equipment. Prior art

[0003] The safety of motorists, and in particular motorcyclists, is an increasingly important concern. While the number of accidents involving motorcycles tends to decrease each year, motorcyclists still accounted for nearly 20% of road fatalities in France in 2022. The term "motorcycle" refers to any two- or three-wheeled vehicle with an engine capacity of 50 m³ or more, for example, a motorcycle or scooter, and will be referred to interchangeably as "motorcycle" or "motorcycle." The term "motorcyclist" refers to a user of a motorcycle, that is, a driver or a passenger. In what follows, the terms "motorcyclist" and "user" will be used interchangeably to refer to such a person.

[0004] There are multiple solutions on the market for connecting motorcyclists' equipment, in particular helmets and motorcycles, to allow the synchronization of the helmet and motorcycle lights, in order to improve the visibility of motorcyclists to other road users and to improve user safety.

[0005] For example, it is known to connect a first removable electronic unit to the motorcycle's wiring harness and to connect or integrate a second electronic unit into the user's helmet, the first unit being connected to the second unit via a network, most often via Bluetooth. The first unit is connected to the motorcycle's headlights to retrieve data on the headlight signal, and the second unit is connected to light-emitting diodes (LEDs) integrated into the helmet to control the LED illumination.

[0006] In such a solution, it is generally known that the first unit transmits data concerning the motorcycle's headlight signaling to the second unit, for example, data indicating braking or a turn of the motorcycle. The second The device transmits this data to the helmet's LEDs, reflecting the motorcycle's signal onto the helmet, thus providing identical lighting on both the motorcycle and the helmet. This makes changes in the motorcycle's trajectory and speed more visible to drivers around the motorcycle.

[0007] Furthermore, the first and second coupled units can connect via a network to a mobile application module configured for installation on a telecommunications device. The user's telecommunications device could be, for example, a mobile phone, a tablet, or even a smartwatch. The mobile application module allows the user to view additional data collected by the first and / or second units. For example, the first unit could include a geolocation antenna that collects geolocation data and transmits it to the application module for use in a geolocation application installed on the user's telecommunications device.

[0008] However, the connection between the second unit and the application module is only possible if the second unit is itself connected to the first unit. Under these conditions, the user must be near the motorcycle to access and / or modify data on the telecommunications device or the helmet. Furthermore, the user cannot pair the application module with the first unit if the connection between the first and second units is unstable. Description of the invention

[0009] The invention aims to remedy all or part of the disadvantages of the prior art by proposing in particular a solution enabling equipment for an automotive assembly with improved connectivity.

[0010] To this end, according to a first aspect of the invention, equipment is proposed for an assembly comprising a motor vehicle, for example a motorcycle, and an associated helmet intended to equip a user, the equipment being remarkable in that it comprises: - a first control module mounted on the motor vehicle, the first module comprising a first control unit configured to be connected to at least one set of data sources relating to the vehicle, preferably at least one set of vehicle lights; - a second control module mounted on the helmet, the second control module comprising a second control unit connected to at least one set of helmet accessories, at least some of which reflect data from the vehicle data from the first module; and - a mobile application module configured to be integrated into a telecommunications device and controlled by the user; and in that the second control module is configured to be connected remotely and in parallel to the first control module and the mobile application module, each by a predetermined communication network, such as a Bluetooth network; and the first control module and the mobile application module are configured to connect each to a common remote database by one or more predetermined network(s).

[0011] The accessories of the second control module "reflect data from vehicle data from the first module" in that the accessories of the second module operate according to the data transmitted by the first module.

[0012] The remote and parallel connection of the second control module with the first control module and with the mobile application module allows the accessory set of the second control module and the telecommunications device to receive and process the vehicle-related data source set from the first control module. Thus, the vehicle data is transmitted and processed simultaneously on the user's headset and telecommunications device, so that if one of the two connections fails, the other continues to function. Furthermore, the user can control the first control module remotely from the vehicle, using the telecommunications device, without having to wear the headset.

[0013] Furthermore, the use of a predetermined database common to the first control module and the mobile application module makes it possible to store, retrieve, and centralize data from all vehicle-related data sources. Thus, modified data from the second control module is updated on the telecommunications device and on the first control module via the database. Generally, the user can consult real-time data and data stored in the database from the telecommunications device without having to be near the vehicle.

[0014] Thanks to such a combination of features, the equipment allows the user to have a first control module and an application module that can connect independently of each other to the helmet, with the vehicle data being updated on both the helmet and the application module.

[0015] According to a preferred embodiment, the first control module is electrically connected to a vehicle connector by electrical harnesses.

[0016] According to one embodiment, the second control module is integrated into the user's helmet. According to another embodiment, the second control module is attached to the user's helmet.

[0017] According to one embodiment, the application module allows the first control module to be controlled, for example, by enabling or disabling one or more vehicle-related data sources present in the first battery module. In particular, the first control module and the mobile application module connect via one or more identical predetermined networks, but preferably on separate channels.

[0018] According to one embodiment, a first control module can connect to several second control modules, so that when there are several users on the vehicle, at least some of the accessories of the users' helmets reflect the data of the first control module.

[0019] Preferably, the accessory set of the second module includes a set of lights that reflect the data of the first module, for example lights integrated into the helmet and that repeat the signaling of the vehicle's lighting set.

[0020] According to one embodiment, the second control module is connected in a synchronous manner to the first control module and to the mobile application module.

[0021] Preferably, the second control module connects simultaneously to the first control module, i.e. with negligible latency.

[0022] According to one embodiment, the first control module is connected to the database via a 2G, 3G or 4G network, and / or the mobile application module is connected to the database via a 4G network.

[0023] According to one embodiment, • the first control module includes a Bluetooth antenna and a 2G, 3G or 4G network antenna; • The second control module includes a Bluetooth antenna; and • The application module uses a Bluetooth antenna and an antenna of 4G or even 5G network of the telecommunications device.

[0024] Preferably, the first control module is connected to the database via an advanced 4G network, commonly referred to in English as "Long Term Evolution (LTE)". Such a connection allows the vehicle data to be recorded and updated regularly in the database.

[0025] According to one embodiment, the first control module is connected to a set of vehicle lights, in particular the vehicle headlights, and detects the different types of lights in the set of lights.

[0026] According to one embodiment, the first control module is configured to be connected to one or more of the accessories selected from the following accessories: a set of sensors, a geolocation antenna, a control button, a light, a sound alarm.

[0027] According to one embodiment, the first control module allows the state of the vehicle accessories to be detected.

[0028] According to different embodiments: • the sensors of the sensor set allow the position and movements of the vehicle to be detected when stationary and in motion; • The geolocation antenna allows the transmission of information concerning the location of the vehicle in relation to its environment; • the control button is preferably an on / off button to activate or deactivate the first control module; • the light is preferably a light-emitting diode allowing to signal the equipment of the first control module with the rest of the equipment and / or the operation of the first control module; • The audible alarm is a siren that is triggered under certain conditions, in particular when the sensors in the sensor set detect movement while the data indicates to the first control module that the vehicle is assumed to be stationary.

[0029] According to one embodiment, the first control module also includes an accelerometer and / or a gyroscopic sensor enabling the detection of the acceleration and angular velocity of the vehicle.

[0030] According to one embodiment, the second control module includes a processing circuit connected on the one hand to the Bluetooth antenna of the first control module and on the other hand to a lighting system of the helmet, the processing circuit enabling the transformation of the data received by the Bluetooth antenna into an electrical signal enabling the operation of the lighting system of the helmet.

[0031] According to one embodiment, the second control module is configured to be connected to one or more of the accessories chosen from the following accessories: a microphone, an audio headset, a set of control buttons, a light.

[0032] According to various alternative or complementary embodiments: • The microphone and headphones allow the user to speak, converse or listen and / or control several actions (making / receiving calls, sending messages, connecting to a chatbot or an intelligent or virtual personal assistant interface such as Smart Assistant, etc.); • The set of control buttons allows the user to perform an action on the microphone or the headphones, for example, to adjust the volume in the headphones; • The light is preferably a light-emitting diode to signal the connection of the second control module with the rest of the equipment and / or the operation of the second control module.

[0033] According to one embodiment, the second control module incorporates a battery. In particular, the helmet carries a battery, the battery being attached to a rear part of the helmet. The battery powers the various accessories of the second control module, as well as the helmet's lighting system.

[0034] In particular, the battery has a battery life greater than or equal to 4 hours and / or less than or equal to 6 hours.

[0035] According to one embodiment, the battery is removable and replaceable by the user.

[0036] According to one embodiment, the headset includes a USB port and a wireless charging antenna for recharging the headset battery, the USB port and the wireless charging antenna being positioned on the rear part of the headset.

[0037] According to one embodiment, the first control module is activated by the detection of an unlock badge and the detection of a vibration of the vehicle.

[0038] Preferably, the unlocking badge is connected via Bluetooth network to the first control module.

[0039] According to one embodiment, when the sensors of the sensor assembly detect movement of the vehicle, the Bluetooth antenna of the first control module checks for the presence of the unlocking badge within a predetermined limited range. More specifically, • The first control module detects the presence of the unlocking badge if the distance between them is less than or equal to 5 meters, preferably less than or equal to 3 meters; and • The first control module no longer detects the presence of the badge if the distance between them is greater than or equal to 10 meters.

[0040] According to one embodiment, the first control module can be paired with a maximum of 3 different unlocking badges, so that up to 3 vehicle users can use the equipment.

[0041] According to another aspect of the invention, it relates to a helmet for equipment as described above, the helmet being notable in that it includes a visor that adapts to external brightness.

[0042] Such a headset makes it possible to improve the visual comfort of the user when the headset is on.

[0043] Preferably, the adaptive visor of the helmet includes an electrochromic coating that allows the brightness of the visor to vary according to external conditions. In particular, the brightness of the visor is controlled via an electrical circuit integrated into the second control module. This eliminates the need for the user to manually adjust the visor, enhancing user safety, especially for drivers. The user can also control the visor's opacity level via the mobile application and set a custom tint level.

[0044] According to one embodiment, the helmet comprises an outer shell made of fiberglass or carbon fiber and an inner shell, intended to come into contact with the user, made of foam.

[0045] According to one embodiment, the battery and the second control module are located in the inner shell of the helmet, at the rear of the helmet. According to another embodiment, the microphone and the headphones connected to the second control module are integrated into the foam of the inner shell of the helmet.

[0046] According to one embodiment, the helmet includes a ventilation system comprising ventilation fins that are manually adjustable by the user.

[0047] The invention also relates to a charging station for equipment as described above, the station comprising a charging receptacle to accommodate the headset, the receptacle comprising at least one presence sensor, a USB port and a wireless power transmitter, the charging station being capable of charging the headset by wireless charging or by USB cable.

[0048] Such a charging station allows the headset to be wirelessly charged so that when the user places the headset on the charging station, the proximity sensor detects the headset and wireless charging begins, without the user having to perform any additional action. Optionally, or in addition, the headset can be connected to the charging station by a cable, such as a USB cable, connecting the headset's USB port to the charging station's USB port.

[0049] In particular, the charging station includes a processing circuit that processes and circulates data between the wireless current transmitter, the presence sensor and the USB port of the charging station.

[0050] According to one embodiment, the charging station further comprises: • a USB port allowing the station to be connected to a mains power outlet; • a plurality of light-emitting diodes to indicate the presence of the headset on the charging station and the charging status of the headset; • a ventilation system to regulate the temperature inside the helmet when the helmet is placed on the charging station.

[0051] According to another aspect of the invention, it relates to an assembly for equipment, remarkable in that it comprises at least a helmet and a vehicle and a telecommunications device, and preferably also a headset charging station, and in that: • the vehicle is equipped with at least the first control module; • the helmet is equipped with at least the second control module; and • the telecommunications device integrating the mobile application module.

[0052] Such an assembly allows the equipment to be used in such a way as to make the assembly connected, and allows the user to have data on the vehicle, to modify it remotely and to use it in particular on the telecommunications device.

[0053] According to another aspect of the invention, it relates to a method of using the equipment as described above, the method comprising at least: • an equipment initialization step; • a communication step between the second control module and the first control module and the mobile application module, each via a predetermined communication network, such as a Bluetooth, 2G, 3G and / or 4G network, etc.; and • a communication step between the first control module and the mobile application module with a common remote database, via one or more predetermined networks.

[0054] Such a method makes it possible to link the first module, the second module and the mobile application module, and to update the information of the first control module on the mobile application module. brief description of the figures

[0055] Other features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description, with reference to the accompanying figures, which illustrate: • [Fig.1]: a schematic view of equipment for an assembly according to an embodiment of the invention; • [Fig.2]: a schematic view of a first control module of the equipment, according to the embodiment of the invention of [Fig.1]; • [Fig.3]: a schematic view of a second control module of the equipment, according to the embodiment of the invention of [Fig.1]; • [Fig.4]: a schematic view of a loading station of the assembly, according to the embodiment of the invention of [Fig.1].

[0056] For clarity, identical or similar elements are identified by identical reference signs throughout the figures. DETAILED description of a method of implementation

[0057] Figure 1 illustrates a schematic view of an assembly 2, the assembly comprising a motorcycle 10, an unlocking badge 4 0 intended to be associated with the motorcycle 10 and to be worn by the user, a helmet 20 intended to equip a user, a charging station 60 configured to charge the helmet 20, and a telecommunications device 30.

[0058] The elements of the set 2 are connected to each other and remotely by means of a piece of equipment 1, the equipment 1 comprising a first control module 100 mounted on the motorcycle 10, a second control module 200 mounted on the helmet 20, a mobile application module 300 configured to be integrated into the telecommunications device 30, a communication module 400 mounted in the unlocking badge 40 and a remote database 500.

[0059] More specifically, • The second control module 200 is configured to be remotely and parallel connected to the first control module 100 and the mobile application module 300, so that the helmet 20 and the motorcycle 10 are remotely and parallel connected to the telecommunications device 30; and • The first control module 100 and the mobile application module 300 are configured to each connect to the common remote database 500, so that the telecommunications device 30 and the motorcycle 10 share data.

[0060] In particular, the second control module 200 is connected to the first control module 100 and to the mobile application module 300 via a network such as a Bluetooth network (or other, for example: 2G, 3G and / or 4G, etc.), and is capable of connecting: • in parallel and simultaneously, that is, with negligible latency; or • with either of the first control module 100 and the mobile application module 300.

[0061] In addition, the remote 500 database connects remotely: • with the first 100 control module via a predetermined 2G, 3G or 4G network; and / or • with the 300 mobile application module via a predetermined 4G network, and on a separate channel from the connection channel of the first 100 control module

[0062] Furthermore, the communication module 400 of the unlocking badge 40 is, according to the embodiment of [Fig. 1], connected via Bluetooth network to the first control module 100. The connection and disconnection of the communication module 400 to the first control module 100 can be carried out directly between them, but can also be carried out and controlled through the mobile application module 300.

[0063] According to one embodiment, it is possible to connect several second control modules 200 to a single first control module 100, to allow several users to use a single motorcycle 10. Similarly, it is possible to connect several communication modules 400 to a single first control module 100.

[0064] The network connection of set 2 allows the elements of equipment 1 to be linked together to share data, as explained in the following paragraphs.

[0065] The first control module 100, shown schematically in [Fig. 2], is connected in a removable or detachable manner to a connector on the motorcycle 10 by means of electrical harnesses. In particular, the first control module 100 comprises a first control unit 110 electrically connected to a battery 11, to turn signals 12, and to a brake light 13 and position light of the motorcycle 10 by means of electrical wires.

[0066] The battery 11 of the motorcycle 10 powers the first control unit 100 by means of a power supply 110 which provides the voltage necessary for the operation of the first control unit 110. The power supply 110 is connected to an internal battery 112 of the first module 100 which stores part of the energy supplied by the battery 11 of the motorcycle 10, so that the first battery module 100 has a autonomy enabling it to operate when the first control unit 100 is no longer powered by the battery 11 of the motorcycle 10 or when the motorcycle 10 is stopped.

[0067] In practice, the internal battery 112 of the first module 100 allows said module 100 to have a battery life greater than or equal to 10 days, for example, 14 days. Furthermore, the motorcycle battery 10 coupled with the internal battery 112 of the first battery module 100 allows said module 100 to have a battery life greater than or equal to 4 months, for example, 6 months.

[0068] The first control unit 110 is configured to detect an electrical signal that activates the flashing lights 12 or the brake light 13 of the motorcycle 10. More specifically, the detection time of the signal to activate the flashing lights 12 or the brake light 13 by the first control unit 110 is less than or equal to 10 ms, preferably less than or equal to 5 ms, preferably even less than or equal to 1 ms, for example between 0.5 and 0.7 ms.

[0069] In general, the response time of the motorcycle 10 to a command from the first control unit 110 is less than or equal to 5 ms, preferably less than or equal to 2 ms.

[0070] The first control unit 110 is also connected to a set of accessories comprising: • a set of sensors to detect the movement and displacement of the motorcycle; • a geolocation antenna 11 6; • a 120 siren; • a control button 121; • a light 122.

[0071] According to the embodiment of [Fig. 2], the sensor assembly comprises a vibration detection block 113 and a motion detection block 114, said detection blocks 113,114 being complementary and sending predetermined electrical signals according to the detections made, so that the first control unit 110 interprets and processes each predetermined electrical signal differently.

[0072] In general, the vibration detection block 113 includes one or more sensor(s) for detecting vibrations of the motorcycle 10, and the motion detection block 114 includes one or more sensor(s) for detecting movement of the motorcycle 10. The detection block also allows for measuring an angle of inclination, an acceleration or deceleration force, and measuring a trajectory and / or an altitude of the vehicle 10.

[0073] For example, the vibration detection block 113 may include an accelerometer for detecting a change in speed and a change in the direction of gravity relative to the motorcycle 10. In particular: • When the motorcycle 10 is in motion, the first control unit 110 interprets a change in speed as acceleration or deceleration, and a sudden change in speed or direction as a fall. The first control unit 110 is configured to analyze, process, and interpret the data collected from the detection block, including defining the exact angles to within ±2 degrees, altitude, acceleration or deceleration force, and trajectory; • when the motorcycle 10 is at a standstill, the first control unit 110 interprets a change of gear as an attempt to move the motorcycle 10, and a fall as an accident and movement as a movement, and a change of direction as a fall.

[0074] In practice, the vibration detection block 113 allows the first control unit 110 to detect an accident in a time interval of less than or equal to 5 seconds, preferably less than or equal to 1 second.

[0075] The motion detection block 114 may include, for example, an inertial measuring unit integrating an accelerometer and a gyroscope, in which: • the accelerometer allowing comparison of the accelerations measured by the inertial measurement unit with the accelerations measured by the accelerometer of the vibration detection block 113; and • The gyroscope allows us to check the trajectory of the motorcycle 10 and to detect falls when the motorcycle 10 is in motion.

[0076] Furthermore, the motion detection block 114 may include a magnetometer used to measure the position of the motorcycle 10.

[0077] In general, the sensor set includes one or more redundant components enabling data to be measured, measurements to be verified, consistency to be promoted and reliability to be improved.

[0078] The first control unit 110 is also electrically connected to the geolocation antenna 116 via a modulator-demodulator "modem" 115, which converts the electrical signal from the first control unit 100 into a modulated signal for the geolocation antenna 116 and vice versa. The geolocation antenna can be a "Global Positioning System" antenna, commonly called a "GPS" antenna, or a "Mobile Special Group" antenna, commonly called a "GSM" antenna, and provides the geographical coordinates of the motorcycle 10 to the first control unit 110 by communicating with one or more communication satellites 119.

[0079] The siren 120 of the first control module 100 is an anti-theft alarm siren, which is electrically connected to the first control unit 110. More specifically, when the first control unit 110 interprets data from a sensor in the sensor set as an attempt to move the motorcycle 10, said control unit 110 sends an electrical signal that triggers the siren 120. In practice, the sound volume of the siren 120 is greater than or equal to 100dB at a distance of 1 m from the siren 120.

[0080] The first control module 100 can be switched from an operating state to a standby state by means of the control button 121 connected to the first control unit 110 and intended for user operation. For example, the control button 121 can be an on / off button that allows the first control module 100, in its operating state, to be powered, and in its standby state, to be de-powered. Furthermore, when the user presses and holds the control button 121, the data in the first communication module 100 is updated with data from the remote database 500. In this way, the user can choose not to use the first control module 100 even if it is connected to the motorcycle 10. A standby state is implemented when no movement is detected for a predetermined period of time, for example, 10 minutes.

[0081] The operating or stopped state of the first control module 100 is indicated by the light 122, which may be a light-emitting diode that illuminates when the first control module 100 is operating and turns off when said module 100 is stopped. Furthermore, the light 122 also serves to signal the connection of the first control module 100 with one or more elements of the rest of the equipment 1.

[0082] The first control unit 110 is also electrically connected to an antenna array for linking the motorcycle 10 to the helmet 20, the badge 40, and the database 500, as illustrated in [Fig. 1]. According to the embodiment of [Fig. 2], the antenna array comprises: • a 2G, 3G or 4G network antenna 117, connected to the modem 115 of the first control unit 110; and • a Bluetooth 118 antenna.

[0083] The network antenna 117 is configured to communicate data collected by the set of sensors of the first control module 100 with the database 500, in particular to allow the data collected to be stored and recorded in the database.

[0084] More specifically, as shown in [Fig. 1], the database 500 is connected to a network antenna of the mobile application module 300 of the telecommunications device 30, so that the data recorded in the database is available on the telecommunications device 30 to enable, in particular: • to view this data on the telecommunications device 30 via a mobile application; • to use this data in route planning software and navigation software installed on the telecommunications device 30; • to send an alert to the telecommunications device 30 when the sensors detect an attempted theft of the motorcycle 10; or • to trigger an emergency call on the telecommunications device 30 when the sensors detect a sudden fall of the motorcycle 10.

[0085] The Bluetooth antenna 118 is configured to communicate data concerning the activation of the flashing lights 12 and the brake light 13 of the motorcycle 10 with a Bluetooth antenna of the second control module 200 of the helmet 20. The use of this data will be explained in the following paragraphs.

[0086] Furthermore, when the sensors of the sensor assembly detect a vibration of the motorcycle 10, the Bluetooth antenna 118 checks for the presence and proximity of a Bluetooth antenna of the communication module 400 of the unlocking badge 40, so as to confirm the presence of the user near the motorcycle 10. In practice, The Bluetooth 11 8 antenna detects the presence of the Bluetooth antenna of the communication module 400 if the distance between them is less than or equal to 5 meters, preferably less than or equal to 3 meters.

[0087] Figure 3 shows the second control module 200, the second control module being integrated into the headset 20 or attached to the user's headset 20. The second control module 200 comprises an intercom device 210 and a processing circuit 220.

[0088] The intercom device 210 allows the user to communicate without using their hands. The intercom device 210 is electrically connected to several accessories of the helmet 40, including: • earphones 211, the intercom device 210 allowing the earphones 211 to be switched on, switched off and supplied with power; • control buttons 212 of the earphones 211, the intercom device 210 allowing the sound volume at the output of the earphones 211 to be changed by mechanical action of the user on the control buttons 212. More specifically, the sound intensity generated by the earphones is less than or equal to 90 dB, preferably less than or equal to 85 dB when the user is moving at a speed of 90 km / h, and less than or equal to 100 dB, preferably less than or equal to 95 dB when the user is moving at a speed of 130 km / h; • a light 213, preferably a light-emitting diode, which can light up when the second control module 200 is in operation and turn off when said module 200 is in standby mode. Furthermore, the light 122 also allows the equipment of the second control module 200 to be signaled with one or more elements of the rest of the equipment 1; • a microphone 214 allowing the user to communicate.

[0089] In addition, the intercommunication device 210 is capable of connecting via Bluetooth network with the user's telecommunication device 30 to allow the user to link the accessories to data on the communication device 30, for example to a contact list, audio recordings or applications present on the communication device 30.

[0090] Furthermore, the communication device 210 can connect via Bluetooth network to another communication device of another helmet of another user, which allows, for example, a driver to communicate with a passenger of the motorcycle 10.

[0091] The processing circuit 220 of the second control module 200 is electrically connected to a Bluetooth antenna 218 of the second control module 200, at a lighting system 221 mounted on the helmet 20 and to a power supply unit 222 of the second control module 200.

[0092] The Bluetooth antenna 218 of the second control module 200 is capable of connecting and exchanging information via Bluetooth network with the first control module 100 and with the mobile application module 300, as explained above.

[0093] In particular, the information transfer rate of the second control module 200 with the first control module 100 and with the mobile application module 300 is greater than or equal to 0.8 Mbit / s, preferably greater than or equal to 1 Mbit / s, to allow optimal connection and data transfer.

[0094] The Bluetooth antenna 118 of the first control module 100 is configured to communicate data concerning the activation of the flashing lights 12 and the brake light 13 of the motorcycle 10 with the Bluetooth antenna 218 of the second control module 200. Thus, the Bluetooth antenna 218 of the helmet 20 transmits this data to the processing circuit 220 for processing by the processing circuit 220.

[0095] The processing circuit 220 can for example use this data to transfer it to the lighting system 221 of the helmet 20, so that the lighting system 221 reflects onto the helmet 20 the flashing lights 12 or the brake light 13 of the motorcycle 10.

[0096] According to the embodiment of [Fig. 2], the lighting system 221 comprises a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) arranged on the circumference of the helmet 20 and controlled by the processing circuit 220. The plurality of diodes is divided into four parts, allowing for the display or illumination of, respectively, a lighting area synchronized with a left flashing light, a lighting area synchronized with a right flashing light, and a lighting area synchronized with brake lights and traffic lights, depending on the data sent by the processing circuit 220. Preferably: • when the flashing lights 12 are activated on the motorcycle 10, the lighting system 221 displays flashing lights; and / or • when the brake light 13 is activated on the motorcycle 10, the lighting system 221 displays brake lights; and / or • when no light is present between the turn signals 12 and the brake lights 13 is not activated on motorcycle 10, the 221 lighting system displays traffic lights.

[0097] In addition, the connection between the Bluetooth antenna 218 of the second control module 200 and the mobile application module 300 can allow the user, via the processing circuit 210, to change the color of the diodes of the light system 221 and / or to display a movement of the light on the light system 221.

[0098] In practice, the response time of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to a command from the processing circuit is less than or equal to 5 ms, preferably less than or equal to 2 ms.

[0099] Furthermore, the light system 221 must be visible in different external conditions of use of the helmet 20. To do this, the luminous intensity of the light system 221 is greater than or equal to 90 cd and / or less than or equal to 400 cd.

[0100] The processing circuit 220 and the intercommunication device 210 of the second control module 200 are electrically powered by the power supply unit 222, which distributes the current according to the needs and allows the user to wear the helmet 20 without having to connect the helmet 20 to a voltage source.

[0101] The power supply 222 is connected to a rechargeable battery 201 which allows energy to be stored, the battery 201 being able to be integrated into the helmet 20 or attached to the helmet 20.

[0102] Battery 201 is charged by: • charging via USB cable, the USB cable being connected to a USB-type connection port 223, preferably USB-C type, located on the headset 20; or • a wireless charging carried out by a wireless current receiver 224 reported on the helmet 20 and which interacts with the charging station 60 of the equipment 2.

[0103] In particular, the charging station 60, shown in [Fig.4], has the form of a receptacle comprising a processing circuit 610 and a so-called "wireless charging" technology 620 both electrically powered by a power supply unit 630. The charging station 60 is intended to be plugged into a mains socket 640 which supplies power to the power supply unit 630.

[0104] The processing circuit 610 is connected to a USB type port 623, preferably of the USB-C type, intended to be connected by USB cable to the connection port 223 of the second control circuit 200 to recharge said second control circuit 200 of the headset 20.

[0105] In addition, the processing circuit 610 is also connected to: • a presence sensor 622 which allows the presence of the headset 20 to be detected on the receptacle of the charging station 60; • the 620 wireless charging technology, which is connected to a 621 wireless power transmitter configured to wirelessly charge the 224 power receiver reported on the headset 20; so that when the presence sensor 622 detects the presence of the headset 20, the processing circuit 610 activates the wireless charging technology 620 to recharge the second control module 200 of the headset 20.

[0106] The charging station 60 may also include: • a light 625, preferably a light-emitting diode, which indicates the charging status of the headset 20 on the charging station 60; and / or • a cooling unit 624 which activates when the headset 20 is under load and which helps to maintain the second control module 200 of the headset 20 at an optimal operating temperature.

[0107] In practice: • The charging station 60 allows you to charge at least 80% of the helmet's battery 201 in less than 3 hours, and • the charging station 60 allows the battery 201 of the helmet 20 to be fully charged in less than 5 hours; so that the capacity of battery 201 when fully charged allows the second control module 200 to have a battery life greater than or equal to 4 hours, preferably greater than or equal to 6 hours.

[0108] Generally, the second control circuit 200 is integrated into the user's helmet 20 so as not to interfere with the user when wearing the helmet 20. Thus, the second control circuit 200 is integrated into a foam of the user's helmet 20.

[0109] To improve the user's visual comfort, the helmet may include a visor that adapts to ambient light (not shown), the visor being controlled by the processing circuit 210 of the second control module 200. Preferably, the adaptive visor can switch from an opaque to a transparent state almost instantaneously, here in 0.4 ms, so as not to impair the user's visual comfort. In particular, the visor may include: • an anti-fog coating; and / or • a scratch-resistant coating; and / or • sun protection.

[0110] In general, the helmet 20 includes a set of accessories enabling it to operate in extreme conditions, for example for a temperature varying between -20°C and 60°C or for an ambient humidity varying between 5% and 95%.

[0111] Naturally, the invention is described above by way of example. It is understood that a person skilled in the art is able to carry out different embodiments of the invention without departing from the scope of the invention.

[0112] It is emphasized that all features, as they are apparent to a person skilled in the art from the present description, drawings and claims attached, even if in practice they have only been described in relation to other specific characteristics, both individually and in any combinations, can be combined with other characteristics or groups of characteristics disclosed here, provided that this has not been expressly excluded or that technical circumstances make such combinations impossible or meaningless.

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Demands

1. Equipment (1) for an assembly (2) comprising a motor vehicle, for example a motorcycle (10), and an associated helmet (20) intended to equip a user, the equipment (2) being characterized in that it comprises: - a first control module (100) mounted on the motor vehicle, the first module (100) comprising a first control unit (110) configured to be connected to at least one set of data sources relating to the vehicle, preferably at least one set of lights (12, 13) of the vehicle; - a second control module (200) mounted on the helmet (20), the second control module (200) comprising a second control unit (210) connected to at least one set of accessories of the helmet (20) at least part of which accessories reflect data from the vehicle data from the first module (100);and - a mobile application module (300) configured to be integrated into a telecommunications device (30) and controlled by the user; and in that the second control module (200) is configured to be connected remotely and in parallel to the first control module (100) and the mobile application module (300), each by a predetermined communication network, such as a Bluetooth network; and the first control module (100) and the mobile application module (300) are configured to connect each to a common remote database (500) by one or more predetermined networks.

2. Equipment (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the second control module (200) is connected in a synchronized manner to the first control module (100) and to the mobile application module (300).

3. Equipment (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that: - the first control module (100) is connected to the database (500) via 2G, 3G or 4G network; and / or - the mobile application module (300) is connected to the database (500) via 4G network.

4. Equipment (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first control module (100) is configured to be connected to one or more of the accessories selected from the following accessories: a set of sensors (113, 114), a geolocation antenna (116), a control button (121), a light (122), an audible alarm (120).

5. Equipment (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second control module (200) is configured to be connected to one or more of the accessories selected from the following accessories: a microphone (214), an audio headset (211), a set of control buttons (212), a light (213).

6. Equipment (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second control module (200) incorporates a battery (201).

7. Equipment (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first control module (100) is activated by the detection of an unlock badge (40) and the detection of a vibration of the vehicle.

8. Helmet (20) for equipment (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, the helmet (20) being characterized in that it includes a visor adapting to external brightness.

9. Charging station (60) for equipment (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that it comprises a charging receptacle for holding the headset (20), the receptacle comprising at least one presence sensor (622), a USB port (623) and a wireless power transmitter (621), the charging station (60) being capable of charging the headset (60) by USB connection or by wireless charging.

10. Assembly (2) for equipment (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises at least one helmet (20) and one vehicle and one device

11. telecommunications (30), and preferably also a charging station (60) for the headset (20), and in that: - the vehicle is equipped with at least the first control module (100); - the helmet (20) is equipped with at least the second control module (200); and - the telecommunications device (30) incorporating the mobile application module (300). Method of using the equipment (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, the method comprising at least: - an equipment initialization step (1); - a communication step of the second control module (200) with the first control module (100) and with the mobile application module (300), each via a predetermined communication network, such as a Bluetooth network; and - a communication step of the first control module (100) and the mobile application module (300) with a common remote database (500), via one or more predetermined networks.

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