Illinois Tool Works Inc.
WELDING HELMETS AND METHODS TO PROVIDE AUDIO FEEDBACK IN A WELDING HELMET

Abstract:

Welding helmets and methods to provide audio feedback in a welding helmet are disclosed. An example welding helmet includes: an audio device attached to the helmet, the audio device configured to output audio to the user wearing the helmet; communication circuitry configured to: receive first audio information from at least one of a personal audio device, a weld management system, a weld training system, or an audio communication system, wherein the speaker is configured to output first audio based on the first audio information; and receive second audio information from another one of the weld management system, the weld training system, or the audio communication system, the speaker configured to output second audio based on the received second audio information; and audio processing circuitry configured to interrupt playback of the first audio in response to receiving the audio message to play the second audio based on the second audio information.