MUMBAI, India, Jan. 2 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202541123859 A) filed by Malla Reddy (MR) Deemed to be University; Malla Reddy Engineering College For Women; Malla Reddy College Of Engineering And Technology; Malla Reddy Vishwavidyapeeth; and Malla Reddy University, Medchal-Malkajgiri, Telangana, on Dec. 9, 2025, for 'sensor embedded helmet for impact detection in industrial sites.'
Inventor(s) include Dr. A. Raveendra; Mr. Ch. Ashok Kumar; Mr. M. Jeevan Kumar; Mr. P. Balaji Krushna; and Ms. S. C. Sireesha.
The application for the patent was published on Jan. 2, under issue no. 01/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The current invention reveals an intelligent industrial safety helmet with a high-tech sensor array to measure the presence of a high-velocity impact and traumatic events within the dangerous working conditions. Traditional safety helmets are passive in the sense that they absorb mechanical energy and do not notify the supervisors or other medical personnel that a worker is alone acting on his own and is incapacitated. These constraints are conquered by the invention itself via the application of a real-time monitoring system into the protective shell itself, which is capable of detecting the force levels of linear acceleration and rotational forces, which are linked to concussions. The system consists of a microcontroller-based system that communicates with a MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) accelerator and gyroscopes to constantly track the movements of the head of the wearer. When the internal processor detects the presence of a force beyond a pre-programmed safety threshold, it performs a check on that data to eliminate false positives, like accidental falling of the helmet. After confirming an impact, the system will send a distress signal (immediate) to a central control unit by sending an identification of the worker and his/her exact geolocation. Moreover, the invention has a dual-feedback control that includes visual LED indications and audible buzzer to notify the immediate colleagues about the incident. This local warning device is essential in the industrial areas of high noise where visual indicators are required in order to draw attention. The device has a high-density, rechargeable, lithium-polymer battery that is built into the lining of the helmet, making it flow naturally as to keep the centre of gravity and keep the wearer comfortable during long shifts. The revealed technology can help to cut down the response period of accidents in industrial sectors by a large margin. The invention makes the reporting process more automated, so that even when the injured worker is unconscious or incapable of radioing to help, the medical intervention will be dispatched immediately. It is a versatile system as it can be retrofitted to normal industrial hard hats to make it a solution in construction, mining and oil and gas industries."
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