Title :
Helmets Sense The Hard Knocks [News]
Abstract :
The paper presents a device installed in a football player´s helmet, which measures each blow to the head and reports the force of the impact. The wireless device let coaches pull football players before they suffer brain damage.
Keywords :
accelerometers; biological techniques; force measurement; impact (mechanical); micromechanical devices; protective clothing; sports equipment; telemetry; MEMS; biophysical instrumentation; brain damage; football helmets; head impact telemetry system; impact force; wireless device; Acceleration; Accelerometers; Automotive engineering; Back; Brain injuries; Educational institutions; Force measurement; Head; Vehicle crash testing; Wireless sensor networks;
Journal_Title :
Spectrum, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MSPEC.2007.4337656
