I'm currently looking into designing a product or improving an existing one for my final year main project at Salford University.

I currently do a large amount of road and city riding and was thinking about helmet design. I don't feel that my current helmet, a Apecialized Air Force offers as much protection as would be needed if i fell off and hit my head. The Jaw line and in particular the temples are completely unprotected.
A full face helmet would be too much, and i expect maby uncomfortable or reduce the ability to see all around yourself as quickly as is possible with a regular bonce protector.

Is there anything available which hits the middle ground between a full face and a regular helmet? And do you think there could be a market for this type of helmet. My searching so far has yielded no results.

Finally, is there anything, particularly for commuter riders that you feel would be benefit to your riding if it existed or something that does which just needs a little modification?
Could be to do with safety, security, data logging, anything at all.

I'm simply looking for any input or ideas which i could work from and add to my existing research. Anything would be of great help?

Thank you!