The environment surrounding us can occasionally be quite perilous, which is why having emergency contact details readily accessible is always wise. A new innovative device, compatible with any bicycle helmet, seeks to simplify obtaining this information while cycling. If you’re out riding solo — whether on a path or on the street — and encounter an accident, this ingenious bike helmet fastener from FIDLOCK and Twiceme Technology enables first responders to easily and swiftly reach your emergency contacts.
It functions primarily as a sophisticated chin strap buckle with NFC, or Near Field Communication. NFC allows you to tap your smartphone to send or receive data, such as making contactless payments at checkout. However, the NFC reader on your smartphone can do more than just tap-to-pay; it can also facilitate information sharing, as seen with the FIDLOCK SNAP helmet buckle. This compact device is integrated into the chin straps of a helmet and employs a magnet-mechanical fastening system to secure the helmet.
With the incorporated Twiceme technology, first responders can simply tap a smartphone to the buckle to access vital information, including medical details, emergency contacts, and personal data. The buckle doesn’t need batteries, charging, or connectivity. Currently, this smart bike helmet gadget is available to “equipment partners,” likely for incorporation into helmets during the manufacturing process.
FIDLOCK’s intelligent bike helmet buckle is crafted for straightforward integration. Even though the FIDLOCK SNAP buckle isn’t available directly to consumers at this time, its overall design seems highly effective and adaptable. This should make it an attractive choice for helmet manufacturers to incorporate into new products. According to FIDLOCK, the new safety fastener won’t necessitate any alterations to the designs or production processes of gear makers. It simply substitutes the existing chin buckle found on most bike helmets and needs no extra components.
The absence of a need for charging and the claimed one-handed operation should be appealing to cyclists, including those who enjoy trail riding. The same applies to e-bike riders, as states like California address the rising issue of e-bike accidents. In the event of an incident, the rider’s contact information is easily accessible to anyone able to assist. The front of the FIDLOCK buckle features “Tap phone for Med. ID” printed on it, to inform responders of its function. For additional insights on how this technology can be beneficial, explore these 10 useful applications of NFC tags in the home.