Diversified Technical Systems (DTS) Combat Helmet Smart-Sensor Named One of the Greatest Inventions by U.S. Army

Smart Helmet Sensor Alerts for Possible Combat-Related Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) in Soldiers

Seal Beach, CA (PRWEB) December 12, 2012

A combat helmet smart-sensor designed by Diversified Technical Systems, Inc. (DTS) to help address combat-related traumatic brain injuries (TBI) was recently named by the U.S. Army as One of the Greatest Inventions of the past year.

DTS designed the system to fit into the crown of virtually any combat helmet. The smart-sensor continuously measures soldier head acceleration for up to 12 months and aids in determining whether a soldier should seek immediate medical attention with a possible TBI caused by any incident ranging from combat to crashes to IED explosions.

The DTS smart-sensor is actually 7 independent transducers (3 axis accelerometers, 3 axis angular rate sensors and 1 pressure sensor) plus a data recorder with a combined weight of only 4 ounces. The system operates on an internal rechargeable battery and is designed to be imperceptible to the soldier, whose body armor, weapons and other gear can weigh as much as 100 pounds.

The nearly 50,000 units being fielded will also collect extensive amounts of data that will help analyze the correlation between experienced head motion and mild TBI, which is critical to understand for the long-term care of soldiers. The helmet sensor, officially called the Headborne Energy Analysis and Diagnostic Systems (HEADS), is a BAE Systems project for the U.S. Army and was first introduced to the military in 2007 when more than 6,000 units underwent field trials in Iraq and Afghanistan for the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corp. The project proved both successful and valuable, with HEADS Generation 2 fielding 20,000 units to troops and an additional 20,000 units in production now.

"The award winners demonstrated significant impact to Army capabilities, potential benefits outside of the Army, and inventiveness. This program's unique selection process reflects the voice of the Warfighter and insight into the future of Army equipment. The AGI awards are truly Soldiers' Choice Awards," said Dale Ormond, director of the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command. Ormond also commended the scientists and engineers for their efforts to empower, unburden and protect Soldiers.

About DTS: Diversified Technical Systems manufactures data recorders and sensors that are used worldwide in crash, blast and biomechanics testing performed by top automakers, aerospace, military and leading research facilities. DTS was named on the Inc. Magazine 500/5000 list as one of the fastest growing private companies in 2009 and 2012. Based in Seal Beach, California, DTS has technical centers in Michigan, Australia, China, Germany & Japan. Visit http://www.dtsweb.com

Shelly Horvath
Diversified Technical Systems, Inc. (DTS)
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Source: http://news.yahoo.com/diversified-technical-systems-dts-combat-helmet-smart-sensor-060029545.html

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