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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 15, 2015
Filed:
Jun. 03, 2013
Adam W. Pfab, Cedar Rapids, IA (US);
Nicholas A. Barbaro, Marion, IA (US);
Andrew J. Levake, Cedar Rapids, IA (US);
Adam W. Pfab, Cedar Rapids, IA (US);
Nicholas A. Barbaro, Marion, IA (US);
Andrew J. LeVake, Cedar Rapids, IA (US);
Rockwell Collins, Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA (US);
Abstract
Force feedback elements are incorporated at various points in a flight helmet. An onboard computer system identifies critical events and translates such events into a force feedback pulse applied to one or more of the force feedback elements, warning the pilot of the critical event while at the same time suppressing more conventional critical event warnings that may distract a pilot. Additionally, force feedback elements are incorporated into a vest, bodysuit or body armor. A mobile, personal computer system applies a force feedback pulse to one or more of the force feedback elements to indicate an event that might otherwise require an audible signal.