ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 6 -- United States Patent no. 12,751,517, issued on Oct. 6, was assigned to POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC. (Medina, Minn.).
"Systems and methods for smart helmet" was invented by Bill C. Hartlieb (Spokane, Wash.) and Andrew J. Berg (Spokane, Wash.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A helmet for a rider of an on-road or off-road vehicle protects the rider's head. The helmet also may include various features for enhancing the riding experience. For example, the helmet may include electrical connections for power various features of the helmet. Additionally, the helmet may include earmuffs which reduce road or other noises during operation of the vehicle."
The patent was filed on Feb...