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Smart Helmet
Application Overview
Smart Helmet: Wireless Connection, Boundless Freedom

The smart helmet is an innovative piece of riding gear integrated with Bluetooth communication technology, designed for motorcyclists, e-bike riders, and cyclists. It enables functions like phone calls, navigation, music playback and sharing, and group intercom without needing to handle a smartphone, significantly enhancing both safety and convenience during rides.

Realtek's Bluetooth audio chipset solution delivers full-spectrum technical support for smart helmets. Boasting a high-performance audio architecture, a robust development ecosystem, and comprehensive end-to-end services, it empowers the development of a complete product portfolio, ranging from entry-level to high-end models.

System Structure

The entry-level smart helmet utilizes a Realtek Bluetooth SoC chip with dual-mode Bluetooth connectivity, offering strong compatibility and stable, reliable connections. The solution integrates a microphone and features a built-in independent DSP chip with advanced noise cancellation algorithms. This effectively suppresses ambient noise to significantly enhance call clarity. Additionally, reserved I2S/SPI interfaces support the expansion of high-performance external audio processors, adequately meeting the need for high-fidelity audio.

Additionally, the entry-level helmet can connect to a smartphone and another helmet via Bluetooth simultaneously, enabling functions like music sharing and intercom communication.

Application Structure

The high-end smart helmet model not only incorporates all the features of the base version but also integrates RTK Audio Mesh 1.0 technology and is compatible with the new-generation LE Audio standard. This solution supports an array of up to 6 microphones and, by leveraging advanced large-model AI noise cancellation algorithms, effectively suppresses ambient noise to ensure clear and intelligible communication. Additionally, the solution provides an open DSP SDK, allowing clients to deploy their own customized audio processing algorithms.

With RTK Audio Mesh 1.0, the high-end smart helmet allows you to stay connected to your phone and up to three riding partners at once, creating a four-person network for crystal-clear, full-duplex conversation.

Application Structure

Application Scenario

Smart helmets for group riding
Application Scenario
Group Riding

In group riding scenarios, this smart helmet enables a real-time voice intercom for a group of four. Its integrated multi-mic array, combined with a powerful AI noise-cancellation algorithm, effectively minimizes wind and ambient noise, guaranteeing crisp and uninterrupted communication during high-speed travel.

Smart helmets for dual-rider use
Application Scenario
Dual Rider Riding

In a two-person riding scenario, the helmet's smart audio management allows music playback and phone calls to coexist intelligently. This enables both riders to enjoy shared music without interrupting clear conversation, significantly enhancing the riding experience.

Advantages of Solution

Application Advantages
Powerful DSP Processing Capability

Equipped with a high-performance DSP and an advanced noise-cancellation engine, the system is engineered to provide superior voice clarity and studio-level audio processing.

Application Advantages
End-to-End Product Support

The full range of smart helmet SDKs has undergone extensive real-world testing and validation by QC. Leveraging Realtek's high-performance chips, they seamlessly support all product lines from entry-level to flagship models, delivering robust and stable core support for various application scenarios.

Application Advantages
Comprehensive Solution

A comprehensive SDK package-complete with a mobile APP SDK and OTA upgrade tools-is provided to drastically reduce development complexity, enabling faster product deployment and market launch.

Recommended Hardware

Choose the SoC that suits your design requirements
RTL8763EAU RTL8763EWM RTL8773DFL RTL8773DO-VAI
Protocol BR/EDR + BLE BR/EDR + BLE BR/EDR + BLE + LEA BR/EDR + BLE + LEA
MCU CM33 like@100M CM33 like@100M CM4@160M CM4@160M
DSP HiFi Mini@200M HiFi Mini@200M HiFi Mini@320M HiFi Mini@320M + HiFi 4@320M
MCM Flash Size 4M 4M 8M 16M
A-MIC x3 x2 x4 x4
D-MIC x4 x4 x6 x6
I2S Y Y Y Y
RCV-NR Y Y Y Y
VAD+KWS N N Y Y
GPIO(max) 12 31 50 50
Package (mm) QFN50, 4X6 QFN76, 6x8 BGA184, 4.6X6 BGA184, 4.6X6
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