HMD power source - 2 x AAA alkaline or NiCad batteries
Battery life - 30+ hours continuous with full-power backlight on
Input - Serial inputs, power/backlight switch
Temperature - 0-65 degrees C
Humidity - 5-90% non-condensing
Water-spray tested to 100 MPH, (not designed for underwater use)
Shock and vibration tested using MIL-std-801D as a guideline
Aerodynamically tested to 180+ MPH
Uses Cypress Wireless USB™ Chipset Display
Custom-tooled twisted LCD with red/orange characters on a dark background
Six 14-segment alphanumeric characters on one line at bottom of display
32-segment bar graph at top
4 graphical enunciators at each end
Field of view - 14.8º H x 3.9º V (full angle)
Aspect ratio - 3.8:1
Projected distance - up to 30.5ft (9.3m)
Apparent size - 7.9 ft W x 2 ft H (at projected distance)
LCD technology supports 0.1mm features
LCD contrast ratio - 7:1
Ambient light filter color matched to LED for maximum backlight efficiency
Brightness - 4 LED backlight array
3 power settings to conserve batterylife:
Full power: 300 fL
Low power: 150 fL
Ambient: variable with environmental conditions
LED peak emission wavelength 621nm.
Bandwidth 36nm at full width half maximum (FWHM)
Scratch-resistant, dual-element, optical quality acrylic lens and mirrors
Shielded to prevent radio and other electrical interference
Attaches to a virtually any full face or convertible helmet. Motocross and "half" helmet require alternate mounting clip
Water and dust resistant, rugged ABS housing
Weight/Dimensions
HMD/Clip
2.5 oz. w/batteries
5" x 1.2" x 1.4" (HMD)
MSU/Loom
6.2 oz. w/loom & sensor
3.1" x 2.1" x 1.1" (MSU)
This design allows the visor to be opened on any full-face or convertible helmet with the display attached. In the event of an accident, a specially designed clip will allow the wireless HMD to separate before causing any injury to the rider.