Appending a novel module to detect and monitor concussions in helmets — A prototype

A Hit and Hit Again on the head can harm the function of brain if ignored for long periods. A sequence of such hits can lead to a type of brain malfunctioning called “concussion”. Concussion alters the brain functionality when occurred for more number of iterations in accidents. It happens when a sudden blow is introduced to the head during a fall, hit or could be worse in case of accidents In this paper, we propose to measure the impact of a hit when a player or a biker or a construction site laborours head comes across a hit. The Force sensor measures the intensity of the hit and gives an output in terms of “g” Force based on the threshold set. The Measured “g” will help for further diagnosis of the patient. This diagnosis helps in the situation where a person cannot move his body and is in critical condition. The process is also automated to send the information. This module measures the Force intensity as well detects the longitude and latitude of the area where the hit took place by the help of GPS by using a 433 MHz Transmitter. A GSM module is also implemented to send an SMS to any nearby Hospital Authority or any concerned person displaying “EMERGENCY!!!! NEED MEDICAL ATTENTION” if the measured force value exceeds the Human Head tolerance threshold value of 80g.