公开(公告)号：US09233697B2

公开(公告)日：2016-01-12

申请号：US14282434

申请日：2014-05-20

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： William Cherrick Schoonmaker ,  Jared Klineman Cooper ,  John Welsh McElroy ,  Stephen Craig Shelton ,  David Michael Peltz

IPC: B61L3/00 ,  B61L15/00

CPC classification number: B61L15/0081 ,  B61L3/006 ,  G01G19/08 ,  G01W1/00

Abstract: A method includes receiving weather data of weather at least one of encountered or to be encountered by one or more vehicles in a vehicle system traveling on a trip along a route. The method also includes, based at least in part on the weather data, determining a first estimated weight of the vehicle system. The first estimated weight accounts for mass attributable to the weather. The method further includes controlling movements of the vehicle system during the trip based at least in part on the first estimated weight of the vehicle system.

Abstract translation: 一种方法包括在沿着路线行驶的车辆系统中接收由遇到或遇难的至少一个天气的天气数据。 该方法还至少部分地基于天气数据来确定车辆系统的第一估计权重。 第一个估计的重量占据天气的质量。 该方法还包括至少部分地基于车辆系统的第一估计重量来控制行驶期间车辆系统的移动。

公开(公告)号：US20150076290A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-19

申请号：US14549906

申请日：2014-11-21

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Jared Klineman Cooper ,  John William Brand ,  Robert Francis Bryant ,  Scott William Dulmage ,  David Allen Eldredge ,  Robert James Foy ,  Samuel William Golden ,  John Welsh McElroy

IPC: B61L23/00

CPC classification number: B61L23/00 ,  B60R25/00 ,  B61L15/0027 ,  B61L15/0072 ,  G08B13/00

Abstract: A detection system for a rail vehicle includes a control module, which has a sensor input for receiving a signal from a sensor. The control module is configured to receive the signal and to output information responsive to the signal. In operation, the control module and a sensor are deployed on board the rail vehicle. The sensor is configured to generate the signal responsive to detecting a designated condition on board the rail vehicle. When the condition occurs, the sensor outputs the signal, which is received by the control module. Responsive to the signal, the control module outputs the information, such as communicating information of the signal content to another rail vehicle, or to an off board location. The designated condition may be unauthorized use of a handheld wireless device in a rail vehicle, or intruder entry into an unmanned rail vehicle.

Abstract translation: 用于轨道车辆的检测系统包括控制模块，其具有用于从传感器接收信号的传感器输入。 控制模块被配置为接收信号并且响应于该信号输出信息。 在操作中，控制模块和传感器部署在轨道车辆上。 传感器被配置为响应于检测轨道车辆上的指定条件而产生信号。 当状况发生时，传感器输出由控制模块接收的信号。 响应于该信号，控制模块将信息内容的信息传送到另一轨道车辆，或者离开位置。 指定的条件可能是未经授权地使用轨道车辆中的手持无线设备，或入侵者进入无人轨道车辆。

公开(公告)号：US20140350756A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-27

申请号：US14282434

申请日：2014-05-20

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： William Cherrick Schoonmaker ,  Jared Klineman Cooper ,  John Welsh McElroy ,  Stephen Craig Shelton ,  David Michael Peltz

IPC: B61L15/00

CPC classification number: B61L15/0081 ,  B61L3/006 ,  G01G19/08 ,  G01W1/00

Abstract: A method includes receiving weather data of weather at least one of encountered or to be encountered by one or more vehicles in a vehicle system traveling on a trip along a route. The method also includes, based at least in part on the weather data, determining a first estimated weight of the vehicle system. The first estimated weight accounts for mass attributable to the weather. The method further includes controlling movements of the vehicle system during the trip based at least in part on the first estimated weight of the vehicle system.

Abstract translation: 一种方法包括在沿着路线行驶的车辆系统中接收由遇到或遇难的至少一个天气的天气数据。 该方法还至少部分地基于天气数据来确定车辆系统的第一估计权重。 第一个估计的重量占据天气的质量。 该方法还包括至少部分地基于车辆系统的第一估计重量来控制行驶期间车辆系统的移动。

公开(公告)号：US09463818B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-11

申请号：US14960387

申请日：2015-12-06

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： William Cherrick Schoonmaker ,  Jared Klineman Cooper ,  John Welsh McElroy ,  Stephen Craig Shelton ,  David Michael Peltz

IPC: B60K23/08 ,  B61L15/00 ,  B61L3/00 ,  G01G19/08 ,  G01W1/00

CPC classification number: B61L15/0081 ,  B61L3/006 ,  G01G19/08 ,  G01W1/00

Abstract: A system includes a weight determination device and a trip control system. The weight determination device is configured to receive weather data of weather at least one of encountered or to be encountered by one or more vehicles in a vehicle system traveling on a trip along a route, and to determine a first estimated weight of the vehicle system based at least in part on the weather data. The first estimated weight accounts for mass attributable to the weather. The trip control system is configured to control the vehicle system for movement along the route based at least in part on the first estimated weight and/or display information of the first estimated weight on a display device for an operator to control the vehicle system for movement along the route based at least in part on the information of the first estimated weight that is displayed.

Abstract translation: 系统包括重量确定装置和跳闸控制系统。 重量确定装置被配置为接收沿着沿着路线在行驶中行驶的车辆系统中的一个或多个车辆遇到或遇到的至少一个天气的天气数据，并且确定基于车辆系统的第一估计重量 至少部分是天气数据。 第一个估计的重量占据天气的质量。 跳闸控制系统被配置为至少部分地基于在显示设备上的第一估计权重的第一估计权重和/或显示信息来控制车辆系统沿着路线的移动，以便操作者控制车辆系统的移动 至少部分地基于所显示的第一估计权重的信息沿着路线。

公开(公告)号：US20160082989A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-24

申请号：US14960387

申请日：2015-12-06

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： William Cherrick Schoonmaker ,  Jared Klineman Cooper ,  John Welsh McElroy ,  Stephen Craig Shelton ,  David Michael Peltz

IPC: B61L15/00 ,  G01G19/08 ,  G01W1/00

CPC classification number: B61L15/0081 ,  B61L3/006 ,  G01G19/08 ,  G01W1/00

Abstract: A system includes a weight determination device and a trip control system. The weight determination device is configured to receive weather data of weather at least one of encountered or to be encountered by one or more vehicles in a vehicle system traveling on a trip along a route, and to determine a first estimated weight of the vehicle system based at least in part on the weather data. The first estimated weight accounts for mass attributable to the weather. The trip control system is configured to control the vehicle system for movement along the route based at least in part on the first estimated weight and/or display information of the first estimated weight on a display device for an operator to control the vehicle system for movement along the route based at least in part on the information of the first estimated weight that is displayed.

Abstract translation: 系统包括重量确定装置和跳闸控制系统。 重量确定装置被配置为接收沿着沿着路线在行驶中行驶的车辆系统中的一个或多个车辆遇到或遇到的至少一个天气的天气数据，并且确定基于车辆系统的第一估计重量 至少部分是天气数据。 第一个估计的重量占据天气的质量。 跳闸控制系统被配置为至少部分地基于在显示设备上的第一估计权重的第一估计权重和/或显示信息来控制车辆系统沿着路线的移动，以便操作者控制车辆系统的移动 至少部分地基于所显示的第一估计权重的信息沿着路线。

公开(公告)号：US09694835B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-04

申请号：US14549906

申请日：2014-11-21

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Jared Klineman Cooper ,  John William Brand ,  Robert Francis Bryant ,  Scott William Dulmage ,  David Allen Eldredge ,  Robert James Foy ,  Samuel William Golden ,  John Welsh McElroy

IPC: B61L23/00 ,  G08B13/00 ,  B60R25/00 ,  B61L15/00

CPC classification number: B61L23/00 ,  B60R25/00 ,  B61L15/0027 ,  B61L15/0072 ,  G08B13/00

Abstract: A detection system for a rail vehicle includes a control module, which has a sensor input for receiving a signal from a sensor. The control module is configured to receive the signal and to output information responsive to the signal. In operation, the control module and a sensor are deployed on board the rail vehicle. The sensor is configured to generate the signal responsive to detecting a designated condition on board the rail vehicle. When the condition occurs, the sensor outputs the signal, which is received by the control module. Responsive to the signal, the control module outputs the information, such as communicating information of the signal content to another rail vehicle, or to an off board location. The designated condition may be unauthorized use of a handheld wireless device in a rail vehicle, or intruder entry into an unmanned rail vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US08996293B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-31

申请号：US13896668

申请日：2013-05-17

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Jared Klineman Cooper ,  Robert James Foy ,  Eugene Smith ,  John Welsh McElroy ,  Frank Wawrzyniak

IPC: B61L23/00

CPC classification number: B61L23/00 ,  B61L15/0081

Abstract: A method for determining a slack condition of a vehicle system includes determining when each of first and second vehicles reaches a designated location along a route. The method also includes communicating a response message from the second vehicle to the first vehicle responsive to the second vehicle reaching the designated location, calculating a separation distance between the first vehicle and the second vehicle based on a time delay between a first time when the first vehicle reached the designated location and a second time when the second vehicle reached the designated location, and determining a slack condition of the vehicle system based on the separation distance. The slack condition is representative of an amount of slack in the vehicle system between the first and second vehicles.

Abstract translation: 用于确定车辆系统的松弛状态的方法包括确定第一和第二车辆中的每一个何时到达沿着路线的指定位置。 所述方法还包括响应于所述第二车辆到达所述指定位置而将响应消息从所述第二车辆传送到所述第一车辆，基于所述第一车辆的第一时间之间的时间延迟来计算所述第一车辆和所述第二车辆之间的间隔距离 车辆到达指定位置，第二车辆到达指定位置，并且基于分离距离确定车辆系统的松弛状态。 松弛状况代表第一和第二车辆之间车辆系统的松弛量。

公开(公告)号：US20150074013A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-12

申请号：US14161747

申请日：2014-01-23

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： William Cherrick Schoonmaker ,  David Allen Eldredge ,  Jared Klineman Cooper ,  John Welsh McElroy ,  Timothy Robert Brown

IPC: G06Q10/08

CPC classification number: G06Q10/08355 ,  B61L27/0027 ,  B61L27/0055 ,  G06F17/5009 ,  G06Q10/047 ,  G06Q10/06375

Abstract: A system includes a simulation module and a mapping module. The simulation module is configured to simulate performance of a first mission over at least one route by a first vehicle, and to simulate the performance of the first mission using route information corresponding to one or more characteristics of the at least one route and vehicle information corresponding to one or more characteristics of the first vehicle. The simulation module is configured to determine performance characteristics for the first mission, with the performance characteristics including at least one fuel usage characteristic evaluated for plural sections of the at least one route. The mapping module is configured to provide a fuel efficiency map describing fuel usage along at least a portion of the at least one route using the performance characteristics determined by the simulation module.

Abstract translation: 系统包括仿真模块和映射模块。 模拟模块被配置为通过第一车辆在至少一个路线上模拟第一任务的性能，并且使用对应于至少一个路线的一个或多个特征的路线信息和相应的车辆信息来模拟第一任务的性能 涉及第一车辆的一个或多个特征。 模拟模块被配置为确定第一任务的性能特征，其中性能特征包括对至少一个路线的多个部分评估的至少一个燃料使用特性。 映射模块被配置为提供使用由仿真模块确定的性能特征来描述沿着至少一个路线的至少一部分的燃料使用的燃料效率图。