Vehicle building system and method

    公开(公告)号:US10572850B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-02-25

    申请号:US15142485

    申请日:2016-04-29

    Abstract: A system for building a vehicle system determines cargo and vehicles to carry the cargo from a first location to a second location via one or more vehicle yards disposed between the locations. One or more characteristics of the vehicle yards are determined, as well as different builds of the vehicle system based on the cargo, the vehicle units, and the characteristics of the vehicle yards. The different builds designate different combinations of where the first cargo is carried in a vehicle system that includes the vehicle units and/or where the vehicle units are located relative to each other in the vehicle system. A build of the vehicle system is selected from among the different builds for forming the vehicle system according to the build in order to reduce the time spent handling or processing the vehicle system at another vehicle yard.

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MULTI-RESOURCE SCHEDULING

    公开(公告)号:US20170308823A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-10-26

    申请号:US15637677

    申请日:2017-06-29

    CPC classification number: G06Q10/043 G06Q10/0631

    Abstract: Systems and methods for multi-resource scheduling are disclosed and described. An example apparatus includes a scheduler engine configured to enable clinical system(s) to operate with the scheduler engine in an analytical mode and an operating mode. When in the analytical mode, the scheduler engine is to dynamically calculate one or more binding constraints on the one or more clinical systems for scheduling. When in the operating mode, the scheduler engine is to manage and output a schedule for the one or more clinical systems based on the one or more binding constraints calculated in the analytical mode. The example scheduler engine is to dynamically switch between the analytical mode and the operating mode based at least in part on a probabilistic determination of delay associated with the schedule.

    System and method for managing aircraft ground operations
    4.
    发明授权
    System and method for managing aircraft ground operations 有权
    管理飞机地面作业的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09218744B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-12-22

    申请号:US14169379

    申请日:2014-01-31

    CPC classification number: G08G5/06 G06Q10/00 G06Q10/04 G08G5/0043 G08G5/0095

    Abstract: A method for managing aircraft ground operations includes receiving an initial gate assignment schedule, an initial operational task schedule, and a current flight schedule. The method also includes determining a first adjusted gate assignment schedule based at least in part on the initial gate assignment schedule and the current flight schedule to reduce costs associated with reassigning aircraft to alternative gates. In addition, the method includes determining a first adjusted operational task schedule based at least in part on the initial operational task schedule and the current flight schedule to reduce costs associated with reassigning ground crew members to alternative tasks. Furthermore, the method includes determining a second adjusted gate assignment schedule and a second adjusted operational task schedule based at least in part on the current flight schedule, the first adjusted gate assignment schedule, and the first adjusted operational task schedule.

    Abstract translation: 用于管理飞机地面操作的方法包括接收初始门指派调度,初始操作任务调度和当前航班时间表。 该方法还包括至少部分地基于初始门分配计划和当前航班时间表来确定第一调整的门分配调度,以降低与重新分配飞机到替代门相关联的成本。 此外,该方法包括至少部分地基于初始操作任务时间表和当前航班时间表来确定第一调整后的操作任务调度,以减少与将地勤人员重新分配给替代任务相关联的成本。 此外,该方法包括至少部分地基于当前航班时刻表,第一调整的门指派调度和第一调整后的操作任务调度来确定第二调整后的门指派调度和第二调整的操作任务调度。

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING AIRCRAFT GROUND OPERATIONS
    5.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING AIRCRAFT GROUND OPERATIONS 有权
    用于管理飞机接地操作的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150221225A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-08-06

    申请号:US14169379

    申请日:2014-01-31

    CPC classification number: G08G5/06 G06Q10/00 G06Q10/04 G08G5/0043 G08G5/0095

    Abstract: A method for managing aircraft ground operations includes receiving an initial gate assignment schedule, an initial operational task schedule, and a current flight schedule. The method also includes determining a first adjusted gate assignment schedule based at least in part on the initial gate assignment schedule and the current flight schedule to reduce costs associated with reassigning aircraft to alternative gates. In addition, the method includes determining a first adjusted operational task schedule based at least in part on the initial operational task schedule and the current flight schedule to reduce costs associated with reassigning ground crew members to alternative tasks. Furthermore, the method includes determining a second adjusted gate assignment schedule and a second adjusted operational task schedule based at least in part on the current flight schedule, the first adjusted gate assignment schedule, and the first adjusted operational task schedule.

    Abstract translation: 用于管理飞机地面操作的方法包括接收初始门指派调度,初始操作任务调度和当前航班时间表。 该方法还包括至少部分地基于初始门分配计划和当前航班时间表来确定第一调整的门分配调度,以降低与重新分配飞机到替代门相关联的成本。 此外,该方法包括至少部分地基于初始操作任务时间表和当前航班时间表来确定第一调整后的操作任务调度,以减少与将地勤人员重新分配给替代任务相关联的成本。 此外,该方法包括至少部分地基于当前航班时刻表,第一调整的门指派调度和第一调整后的操作任务调度来确定第二调整后的门指派调度和第二调整的操作任务调度。

    Intermodal transportation terminal control system and method

    公开(公告)号:US11110945B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-09-07

    申请号:US15339060

    申请日:2016-10-31

    Abstract: An intermodal terminal control system determines characteristics of cargo containers scheduled for receipt into and/or travel out of an intermodal terminal connected with both rail routes and automobile routes, determines characteristics of cargo handling equipment within the intermodal terminal, determines characteristics of rail vehicles scheduled for one or more of entry into or travel out of the intermodal terminal, and determines characteristics of automobile vehicles scheduled for entry into or travel out of the intermodal terminal. The system also determines constraints on cargo handling operations and a plan for the cargo handling equipment to transfer the cargo containers between the different modes of transportation within the intermodal terminal. The plan designates a sequence of operations to be performed in moving the cargo containers with the cargo handling equipment. The plan is based on the characteristics of the cargo containers, the cargo handling equipment, the rail vehicles, and the automobile vehicles.

    Systems and methods for multi-resource scheduling

    公开(公告)号:US10997530B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-05-04

    申请号:US15637677

    申请日:2017-06-29

    Abstract: Systems and methods for multi-resource scheduling are disclosed and described. An example apparatus includes a scheduler engine configured to enable clinical system(s) to operate with the scheduler engine in an analytical mode and an operating mode. When in the analytical mode, the scheduler engine is to dynamically calculate one or more binding constraints on the one or more clinical systems for scheduling. When in the operating mode, the scheduler engine is to manage and output a schedule for the one or more clinical systems based on the one or more binding constraints calculated in the analytical mode. The example scheduler engine is to dynamically switch between the analytical mode and the operating mode based at least in part on a probabilistic determination of delay associated with the schedule.

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING AIRCRAFT PAYLOADS TO ENHANCE PROFITABILITY
    8.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING AIRCRAFT PAYLOADS TO ENHANCE PROFITABILITY 有权
    用于确定飞机载重量以提高盈利能力的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150279217A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-01

    申请号:US14228461

    申请日:2014-03-28

    CPC classification number: G08G5/0039 G06Q10/0631 G08G5/003 G08G5/0034

    Abstract: A method for managing aircraft operations includes determining, via a trajectory predictor, an expected fuel usage for a flight along a desired route, and determining, via at least one processor, an available cargo capacity for the flight along the desired route based at least in part on the expected fuel usage. In addition, the method includes determining, via the at least one processor and the trajectory predictor, a passenger ticket price, a cargo price, and a fuel quantity based at least in part on an available seating capacity, an expected passenger demand, the available cargo capacity, and an expected cargo demand to enhance profitability of a flight network. The method also includes outputting the passenger ticket price, the cargo price, and the fuel quantity to a user interface, to a storage device, and/or to a network.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于管理飞行器操作的方法包括:经由轨迹预测器确定沿着期望路线的飞行的预期燃料使用量,以及经由至少一个处理器,沿着所需路线确定用于飞行的可用货物能力,至少基于 部分预计燃料使用量。 另外,该方法还包括至少部分地基于可用的座位容量,期望的乘客需求,可用的乘客价格,货物价格和燃料量,经由至少一个处理器和轨迹预测器确定 货物运输能力以及预期的货运需求,以提高飞行网络的盈利能力。 该方法还包括将乘客票价,货物价格和燃料量输出到用户界面,存储设备和/或向网络输出。

    SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS FOR SCHEDULING AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE EVENTS
    9.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS FOR SCHEDULING AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE EVENTS 有权
    用于调度飞机维护事件的系统,方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20150019065A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-01-15

    申请号:US13939009

    申请日:2013-07-10

    CPC classification number: B64F5/0081 B64F5/40 G07C5/006

    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for scheduling aircraft maintenance events. One system includes a user interface and at least one processor. The system is configured to receive an indication that an unscheduled maintenance event for an aircraft is to be scheduled, and to determine, using the at least one processor, a maintenance schedule for completing the unscheduled maintenance event on the aircraft, a modified flight schedule for the aircraft, and a modified aircraft schedule for the aircraft based on the unscheduled maintenance event, an initial flight schedule, an initial aircraft schedule, and at least one selectable parameter indicative of user preferences to reduce a total cost of operating the at least one aircraft. The system is configured to provide at least one of the maintenance schedule, the modified flight schedule, and the modified aircraft schedule to the user interface.

    Abstract translation: 用于安排飞机维修事件的系统,方法和装置。 一个系统包括用户界面和至少一个处理器。 该系统被配置为接收将要安排飞行器的非计划维护事件的指示,并且使用至少一个处理器确定用于完成飞行器上的非计划维护事件的维护计划,修改的飞行计划表 飞行器以及基于非计划维护事件的飞机的改进的飞机时间表,初始飞行计划,初始航空器时间表以及指示用户偏好的至少一个可选参数,以减少操作至少一架飞行器的总成本 。 该系统被配置为向用户界面提供维护计划,经修改的飞行计划和修改的飞行时间表中的至少一个。

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