公开(公告)号：EP1478983A1

公开(公告)日：2004-11-24

申请号：EP03713619.9

申请日：2003-02-25

申请人： GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

发明人： PAPALLO, Thomas F. ,  PURKAYASTHA, Indra ,  ANDARAWIS, Emad, Andarawis ,  BERKCAN, Ertugrul ,  EVANS, Scott Charles ,  GORE, Rahul,"Omkar" Plot No 10,Teacher's Colony ,  JIANG, Mingxiao ,  Mani, Shobhana ,  MORRILL, Daniel, Lawrence ,  ORLOWsKI, Jr., Eugene, Joseph ,  PEARLMAN. Marc, Robert ,  PREMERLANI, William, James ,  RAO, Ramakrishna ,  RAO, Samantha ,  SCHNORE, Austars, Raymond, Jr. ,  SEALING, Charles, Scott ,  SEXTON, Daniel, White ,  BASAVARAJ, Somashekhar ,  TOPKA, Terry, Michael

IPC分类号： G05B11/01

摘要： A method and apparatus for monitoring a communication network is provided. The network includes a plurality of node electronics units communicatively coupled to at least one central control processing unit through at least one network wherein each network includes a network switch. The method includes coupling a monitoring domain to the network, and receiving at least one of network traffic transmitted on at least one of the monitored links, and network traffic received on at least one of the monitored links through at least one monitoring link. The apparatus includes a plurality of node electronics units communicatively coupled to at least one central control processing unit through at least one network wherein each network includes a network switch, and wherein the apparatus comprises a monitoring domain.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种用于监视通信网络的方法和装置。 网络包括通过至少一个网络通信地耦合到至少一个中央控制处理单元的多个节点电子单元，其中每个网络包括网络交换机。 该方法包括将监控域耦合到网络，以及通过至少一个监控链路接收在所监视的链路中的至少一个上传输的网络流量中的至少一个以及在至少一个被监控链路上接收的网络流量。 该设备包括通过至少一个网络通信地耦合到至少一个中央控制处理单元的多个节点电子单元，其中每个网络包括网络交换机，并且其中该设备包括监控域。

公开(公告)号：EP1479144B1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-29

申请号：EP03743220.0

申请日：2003-02-25

申请人： GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

发明人： BERKCAN, Ertugrul ,  PEARLMAN, Marc, Robert ,  ANDARAWIS, Emad, Andarawis ,  MANI, Shobhana ,  TOPKA, Terry, Michael ,  ORLOWSKI, Eugene, Joseph, Jr.

IPC分类号： H02B1/00 ,  G06F1/00

CPC分类号： H02H7/262 ,  G06F1/12 ,  G06F3/05 ,  H01H83/20 ,  H01H2300/03 ,  H02H1/0061 ,  H02H3/006 ,  H02H3/05 ,  H02H7/261 ,  H02H7/263 ,  H02H7/30 ,  H02J3/00 ,  H02J3/005 ,  H02J3/12 ,  H02J13/001 ,  H02J13/002 ,  H02J13/0024 ,  H02J13/0055 ,  H02J13/0062 ,  H02J13/0072 ,  H02J13/0079 ,  H02J13/0086 ,  H02J2003/001 ,  H02J2003/007 ,  H02J2003/146 ,  H04J3/0658 ,  H04J3/0661 ,  H04L1/0002 ,  H04L1/0018 ,  H04L41/0253 ,  H04L43/00 ,  H04L43/06 ,  H04L43/0817 ,  H04L47/10 ,  Y02B70/3241 ,  Y02B90/224 ,  Y02B90/2615 ,  Y02B90/2623 ,  Y02B90/2638 ,  Y02B90/2646 ,  Y02D50/10 ,  Y02P80/11 ,  Y04S10/40 ,  Y04S20/14 ,  Y04S20/224 ,  Y04S20/227 ,  Y04S40/121 ,  Y04S40/122 ,  Y04S40/124 ,  Y04S40/125 ,  Y04S40/168 ,  Y10T307/25 ,  Y10T307/461 ,  Y10T307/469 ,  Y10T307/549 ,  Y10T307/937 ,  Y10T307/957

摘要： A method and apparatus for monitoring a communication network is provided. The network includes a plurality of node electronics units communicatively coupled to at least one central control processing unit through at least one network wherein each network includes a network switch. The method includes coupling a monitoring domain to the network, and receiving at least one of network traffic transmitted on at least one of the monitored links, and network traffic received on at least one of the monitored links through at least one monitoring link. The apparatus includes a plurality of node electronics units communicatively coupled to at least one central control processing unit through at least one network wherein each network includes a network switch, and wherein the apparatus comprises a monitoring domain.

公开(公告)号：EP1966024A2

公开(公告)日：2008-09-10

申请号：EP06847992.2

申请日：2006-12-21

申请人： General Electric Company

发明人： DAVENPORT, David, Michael ,  BHOTIKA, Rahul ,  HERSHEY, John, Erik ,  MITCHELL, Robert, James ,  ANDARAWIS, Emad, Andarawis ,  WELLES, Kenneth, Brakeley

IPC分类号： B61L15/02 ,  B61G7/14

CPC分类号： B61L15/02 ,  B61G7/14 ,  B61J3/00 ,  B61L15/0054

摘要： An apparatus coupler, apparatus and method for indicating whether a coupler of a locomotive is in a coupled or uncoupled state is provided. The apparatus comprising: a sensor positioned on a portion of the coupler, wherein the sensor provides a real-time signal indicative of either a coupled or an uncoupled state of a coupler, wherein the signal is transmitted wirelessly by a transmitter in operable communication with the sensor. The method comprising: providing a signal indicative of the presence or proximity of a second coupler to the first coupler, the signal being provided by a sensor configured to provide the signal as the state of the coupler has changed; transmitting the signal wirelessly to a controller; processing the signal with a control algorithm resident upon the controller; and providing visually perceivable indication of the position of the coupler.

公开(公告)号：EP1479144A2

公开(公告)日：2004-11-24

申请号：EP03743220.0

申请日：2003-02-25

申请人： GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

发明人： BERKCAN, Ertugrul ,  PEARLMAN, Marc, Robert ,  ANDARAWIS, Emad, Andarawis ,  MANI, Shobhana ,  TOPKA, Terry, Michael ,  ORLOWSKI, Eugene, Joseph, Jr.

IPC分类号： H02B1/00

CPC分类号： H02H7/262 ,  G06F1/12 ,  G06F3/05 ,  H01H83/20 ,  H01H2300/03 ,  H02H1/0061 ,  H02H3/006 ,  H02H3/05 ,  H02H7/261 ,  H02H7/263 ,  H02H7/30 ,  H02J3/00 ,  H02J3/005 ,  H02J3/12 ,  H02J13/001 ,  H02J13/002 ,  H02J13/0024 ,  H02J13/0055 ,  H02J13/0062 ,  H02J13/0072 ,  H02J13/0079 ,  H02J13/0086 ,  H02J2003/001 ,  H02J2003/007 ,  H02J2003/146 ,  H04J3/0658 ,  H04J3/0661 ,  H04L1/0002 ,  H04L1/0018 ,  H04L41/0253 ,  H04L43/00 ,  H04L43/06 ,  H04L43/0817 ,  H04L47/10 ,  Y02B70/3241 ,  Y02B90/224 ,  Y02B90/2615 ,  Y02B90/2623 ,  Y02B90/2638 ,  Y02B90/2646 ,  Y02D50/10 ,  Y02P80/11 ,  Y04S10/40 ,  Y04S20/14 ,  Y04S20/224 ,  Y04S20/227 ,  Y04S40/121 ,  Y04S40/122 ,  Y04S40/124 ,  Y04S40/125 ,  Y04S40/168 ,  Y10T307/25 ,  Y10T307/461 ,  Y10T307/469 ,  Y10T307/549 ,  Y10T307/937 ,  Y10T307/957

摘要： A method and apparatus for monitoring a communication network is provided. The network includes a plurality of node electronics units communicatively coupled to at least one central control processing unit through at least one network wherein each network includes a network switch. The method includes coupling a monitoring domain to the network, and receiving at least one of network traffic transmitted on at least one of the monitored links, and network traffic received on at least one of the monitored links through at least one monitoring link. The apparatus includes a plurality of node electronics units communicatively coupled to at least one central control processing unit through at least one network wherein each network includes a network switch, and wherein the apparatus comprises a monitoring domain.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种用于监视通信网络的方法和装置。 网络包括通过至少一个网络通信地耦合到至少一个中央控制处理单元的多个节点电子单元，其中每个网络包括网络交换机。 该方法包括将监控域耦合到网络，以及通过至少一个监控链路接收在所监视的链路中的至少一个上传输的网络流量中的至少一个以及在至少一个被监控链路上接收的网络流量。 该设备包括通过至少一个网络通信地耦合到至少一个中央控制处理单元的多个节点电子单元，其中每个网络包括网络交换机，并且其中该设备包括监控域。

公开(公告)号：EP1479145B1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-05

申请号：EP03711228.1

申请日：2003-02-25

申请人： GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

发明人： ANDARAWIS, Emad, Andarawis ,  WELLES, Kenneth, Brakeley ,  SEXTON, Daniel, White ,  EVANS, Scott, Charles ,  PEARLMAN, Marc, Robert ,  SCHNORE, Jr., Austars, Raymond ,  SEALING, Charles, Scott ,  PREMERLANI, William, James ,  BERKCAN, Ertugrul ,  WANG, Changting ,  WANG, Wendai ,  MORRILL, Daniel, Lawrence ,  ZINGELEWICZ, Stephen, Eric ,  TOPKA, Terry, Michael ,  JIANG, Mingxiao

IPC分类号： H02H7/26 ,  H02H7/30 ,  H02H3/00 ,  H02J13/00 ,  H02B1/00 ,  H02J3/00 ,  G06F3/05 ,  G06F1/12 ,  G06F1/00

CPC分类号： H02H7/262 ,  G06F1/12 ,  G06F3/05 ,  H01H83/20 ,  H01H2300/03 ,  H02H1/0061 ,  H02H3/006 ,  H02H3/05 ,  H02H7/261 ,  H02H7/263 ,  H02H7/30 ,  H02J3/00 ,  H02J3/005 ,  H02J3/12 ,  H02J13/001 ,  H02J13/002 ,  H02J13/0024 ,  H02J13/0055 ,  H02J13/0062 ,  H02J13/0072 ,  H02J13/0079 ,  H02J13/0086 ,  H02J2003/001 ,  H02J2003/007 ,  H02J2003/146 ,  H04J3/0658 ,  H04J3/0661 ,  H04L1/0002 ,  H04L1/0018 ,  H04L41/0253 ,  H04L43/00 ,  H04L43/06 ,  H04L43/0817 ,  H04L47/10 ,  Y02B70/3241 ,  Y02B90/224 ,  Y02B90/2615 ,  Y02B90/2623 ,  Y02B90/2638 ,  Y02B90/2646 ,  Y02D50/10 ,  Y02P80/11 ,  Y04S10/40 ,  Y04S20/14 ,  Y04S20/224 ,  Y04S20/227 ,  Y04S40/121 ,  Y04S40/122 ,  Y04S40/124 ,  Y04S40/125 ,  Y04S40/168 ,  Y10T307/25 ,  Y10T307/461 ,  Y10T307/469 ,  Y10T307/549 ,  Y10T307/937 ,  Y10T307/957

摘要： A method and apparatus for monitoring a communication network is provided. The network includes a plurality of node electronics units communicatively coupled to at least one central control processing unit through at least one network wherein each network includes a network switch. The method includes coupling a monitoring domain to the network, and receiving at least one of network traffic transmitted on at least one of the monitored links, and network traffic received on at least one of the monitored links through at least one monitoring link. The apparatus includes a plurality of node electronics units communicatively coupled to at least one central control processing unit through at least one network wherein each network includes a network switch, and wherein the apparatus comprises a monitoring domain.

公开(公告)号：EP1966025A2

公开(公告)日：2008-09-10

申请号：EP06850578.3

申请日：2006-12-11

申请人： General Electric Company, (a New York Corporation)

发明人： WELLES, Kenneth, Brakeley ,  BHOTIKA, Rahul ,  DAVENPORT, David, Michael ,  HERSHEY, John, Erik ,  MITCHELL, Robert, James ,  ANDARAWIS, Emad, Andarawis

IPC分类号： B61L17/02 ,  B61L5/10 ,  B61L5/02 ,  B61L5/12

CPC分类号： B61L5/107 ,  B61L5/02 ,  B61L5/125 ,  B61L17/023

摘要： A wireless position sensing device is provided for monitoring railyard equipment status. The device comprises a gravity sensing mechanism for sensing an angular displacement with respect to a substantially vertical line, and for generating a displacement signal upon sensing a change in angular displacement exceeding approximately 40 degrees. A processing mechanism, operatively coupled to the gravity sensing mechanism, receives the displacement signal. A radio frequency transmitter, responsive to the processing mechanism, transmits a data signal indicative of the angular displacement. The processing mechanism is programmed to activate the radio frequency transmitter upon receipt of the displacement signal. The gravity sensing mechanism is affixed, attached, or mechanically coupled to railyard equipment comprising at least one of a manually operated rail switch or a safety indicator.

公开(公告)号：EP1966025B1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-22

申请号：EP06850578.3

申请日：2006-12-11

申请人： GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

发明人： WELLES, Kenneth, Brakeley ,  BHOTIKA, Rahul ,  DAVENPORT, David, Michael ,  HERSHEY, John, Erik ,  MITCHELL, Robert, James ,  ANDARAWIS, Emad, Andarawis

IPC分类号： B61L17/02 ,  B61L5/10 ,  B61L5/02 ,  B61L5/12

CPC分类号： B61L5/107 ,  B61L5/02 ,  B61L5/125 ,  B61L17/023

摘要： A wireless position sensing device is provided for monitoring railyard equipment status. The device comprises a gravity sensing mechanism for sensing an angular displacement with respect to a substantially vertical line, and for generating a displacement signal upon sensing a change in angular displacement exceeding approximately 40 degrees. A processing mechanism, operatively coupled to the gravity sensing mechanism, receives the displacement signal. A radio frequency transmitter, responsive to the processing mechanism, transmits a data signal indicative of the angular displacement. The processing mechanism is programmed to activate the radio frequency transmitter upon receipt of the displacement signal. The gravity sensing mechanism is affixed, attached, or mechanically coupled to railyard equipment comprising at least one of a manually operated rail switch or a safety indicator.

公开(公告)号：EP1966026A2

公开(公告)日：2008-09-10

申请号：EP06845246.5

申请日：2006-12-11

申请人： General Electric Company

发明人： WELLES, Kenneth Brakeley ,  BHOTIKA, Rahul ,  DAVENPORT, David, Michael ,  HERSHEY, John Erik ,  MITCHELL, Robert James ,  ANDARAWIS, Emad, Andarawis

IPC分类号： B61L25/02 ,  B61L17/00 ,  G01C11/34

CPC分类号： B61L17/00 ,  B61L25/025 ,  B61L2205/04

摘要： A method for tracking assets within a rail yard, the method comprising: creating a track layout database for the rail yard, the track layout database providing a map of rail tracks and switches within the rail yard, wherein the track layout database includes machine readable data identifying discrete locations of the rail tracks and switches of the rail yard, each discrete location corresponding to a geographical position of a portion of a rail track or switch; associating rail yard processing steps with portions of the track layout database; receiving a geographical position signal corresponding to an asset within the rail yard; comparing the geographical position signal to the machine readable data of the track layout database in order to identify the location of the asset within the map; and presenting a graphical representation of the location of the asset on the map along with the yard process steps associated with the track section occupied by the asset, wherein the geographical position signal is received within a time period to allow the graphical presentation to be used in a management decision corresponding to the asset.

摘要翻译： 1。一种用于跟踪铁路车场内的资产的方法，所述方法包括：为所述铁路车场创建轨道布局数据库，所述轨道布局数据库提供所述铁路车场内的铁路轨道和交换机的地图，其中所述轨道布局数据库包括机器可读数据 识别铁路车场的轨道和开关的离散位置，每个离散位置对应于铁路轨道或开关的一部分的地理位置; 将铁路车场处理步骤与轨道布局数据库的部分相关联; 接收对应于铁路车场内的资产的地理位置信号; 将所述地理位置信号与所述轨道布局数据库的机器可读数据进行比较以便识别所述资产在所述地图内的位置; 以及在所述地图上呈现所述资产的位置的图形表示以及与由所述资产占用的所述轨道区段相关联的所述场地处理步骤，其中所述地理位置信号在一段时间内被接收以允许所述图形表示被用于 与资产相对应的管理决策。

公开(公告)号：EP1966024B1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-15

申请号：EP06847992.2

申请日：2006-12-21

申请人： GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

发明人： DAVENPORT, David, Michael ,  BHOTIKA, Rahul ,  HERSHEY, John, Erik ,  MITCHELL, Robert, James ,  ANDARAWIS, Emad, Andarawis ,  WELLES, Kenneth, Brakeley

IPC分类号： B61L15/02 ,  B61G7/14

CPC分类号： B61L15/02 ,  B61G7/14 ,  B61J3/00 ,  B61L15/0054

摘要： An apparatus coupler, apparatus and method for indicating whether a coupler of a locomotive is in a coupled or uncoupled state is provided. The apparatus comprising: a sensor positioned on a portion of the coupler, wherein the sensor provides a real-time signal indicative of either a coupled or an uncoupled state of a coupler, wherein the signal is transmitted wirelessly by a transmitter in operable communication with the sensor. The method comprising: providing a signal indicative of the presence or proximity of a second coupler to the first coupler, the signal being provided by a sensor configured to provide the signal as the state of the coupler has changed; transmitting the signal wirelessly to a controller; processing the signal with a control algorithm resident upon the controller; and providing visually perceivable indication of the position of the coupler.

公开(公告)号：EP1966026B1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-04

申请号：EP06845246.5

申请日：2006-12-11

申请人： GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

发明人： WELLES, Kenneth Brakeley ,  BHOTIKA, Rahul ,  DAVENPORT, David, Michael ,  HERSHEY, John Erik ,  MITCHELL, Robert James ,  ANDARAWIS, Emad, Andarawis

IPC分类号： B61L25/02 ,  B61L17/00 ,  G01C11/34

CPC分类号： B61L17/00 ,  B61L25/025 ,  B61L2205/04

摘要： A method for tracking assets within a rail yard, the method comprising: creating a track layout database for the rail yard, the track layout database providing a map of rail tracks and switches within the rail yard, wherein the track layout database includes machine readable data identifying discrete locations of the rail tracks and switches of the rail yard, each discrete location corresponding to a geographical position of a portion of a rail track or switch; associating rail yard processing steps with portions of the track layout database; receiving a geographical position signal corresponding to an asset within the rail yard; comparing the geographical position signal to the machine readable data of the track layout database in order to identify the location of the asset within the map; and presenting a graphical representation of the location of the asset on the map along with the yard process steps associated with the track section occupied by the asset, wherein the geographical position signal is received within a time period to allow the graphical presentation to be used in a management decision corresponding to the asset.