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Helmet Telemetry

Helmet Telemetry
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May 28, 2012
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Helmet Telemetry

Helmet Telemetry

Simbex installs the accelerometers into a sensor pad that fits into a Riddell football helmet.

Photo: Simbex


Helmet Telemetry – The Sensors Installed

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Virginia Tech football helmets showing the accelerometers actually installed.

Photo: Virginia Tech


Helmet Telemetry – The Console

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The console includes a radio receiver, a laptop computer and a pager to let the team medical personnel know when a player needs attention.

Photo: Simbex


Helmet Telemetry – The Console in Use

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The Simbex console as it is used at Virginia Tech during a football game.

Photo: Simbex


Helmet Telemetry – Forces Illustrated

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The Simbex reporting software includes graphical representations showing how hard a player was hit, and from what direction.

Photo: Simbex


Helmet Telemetry – The Team Physician at work

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Dr. Gunnar Brolinson (right) and Virginia Tech team trainer Mike Goforth (left) attend to a player during a Virginia Tech football game against LSU.

Photo: Virginia Tech


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Helmet Telemetry – The Military Option

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The U.S. military has begun outfitting some helmets with head impact sensors to help study the risk of head injuries to soldiers.

Photo: Simbex


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