Abstract: An illuminated helmet with a plurality of lamps positioned in at least one recess, a controller to operate the lamps in a flashing pattern, and a proximity sensor to activate the controller and lamps upon detection of a user's head. The recesses for the lamps and other components are located in a non-impact area of the helmet. The lamps are arranged to be visible to a viewer from any angle, and the flashing patterns of the lamps are programmed to draw the attention of the human eye.

Abstract: The present invention provides an illuminated helmet with a plurality of lamps positioned in at least one recess in the helmet to reduce the risk of damage to the lamps and prevent the lamps from injuring a user during an accident. The illuminated helmet also provides specific recesses for the lamps and other components located in a non-impact area of the helmet to further reduce the risk of injury from the components and lamps in an accident. Furthermore, the illuminated helmet provides a proximity sensor mounted within the helmet that lacks mechanical parts and automatically activates the lamps when the helmet is worn by a user, improving the safety and reliability of the proximity sensor and overall helmet. The lamps are arranged in such a manner as to be visible to a viewer from any angle, and the flashing patterns of the lamps are uniquely programmed to draw the attention of the human eye.