公开(公告)号：US20140200741A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-17

申请号：US13740586

申请日：2013-01-14

Applicant: THALES CANADA, INC.

Inventor： Abe KANNER ,  Norman CHONG

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G06F17/00 ,  B61L7/06 ,  B61L15/0027 ,  B61L15/0072 ,  B61L19/06 ,  B61L25/021 ,  B61L25/025 ,  B61L25/026 ,  B61L27/0005 ,  B61L27/0022 ,  B61L27/0038 ,  B61L27/0061 ,  B61L27/0066 ,  B61L27/0072 ,  B61L27/0077

Abstract: A control system for a vehicle in a guideway network including a centralized control system configured to generate a first set of instructions. The control system further includes at least one de-centralized control system configured to generate a second set of instructions. The control system further includes an on-board controller configured to receive the first set of instructions and the second set of instructions during a same time period. The on-board controller is configured to receive the first set of instructions using a first communication technique. The on-board controller is configured to receive the second set of instructions via a second communication technique diverse from the first communication technique. If a discrepancy exists, the on-board controller is configured to execute a least restrictive of the first or second set of instructions. The control system is capable of seamlessly transferring control between the two control systems.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在导轨网络中的车辆的控制系统，包括被配置为产生第一组指令的集中控制系统。 控制系统还包括被配置为产生第二组指令的至少一个去集中控制系统。 控制系统还包括车载控制器，该车载控制器被配置为在同一时间段内接收第一组指令和第二组指令。 车载控制器被配置为使用第一通信技术来接收第一组指令。 车载控制器被配置为经由第一通信技术不同的第二通信技术来接收第二组指令。 如果存在差异，则车载控制器被配置为执行对第一组或第二组指令的最小限制。 控制系统能够在两个控制系统之间无缝地传递控制。

公开(公告)号：US20210173801A1

公开(公告)日：2021-06-10

申请号：US17115460

申请日：2020-12-08

Applicant: THALES CANADA INC.

Inventor： Alon GREEN ,  Abe KANNER ,  Mihai LUNGU

IPC: G06F13/36 ,  G06F13/38

Abstract: A method of common controller area network (CAN) bus traffic supervision on a system having a common CAN bus, a first CAN chip and a second CAN chip, the first CAN chip and the second CAN chip are coupled together with the common CAN bus, the method includes comparing a first CAN frame received from the first CAN chip to a second CAN frame received from the second CAN chip within a CAN comparison period, and detecting a failure of at least the first CAN chip or the second CAN chip. Detecting the failure of at least the first CAN chip or the second CAN chip includes determining that the first CAN frame is not identical to the second CAN frame within the CAN comparison period.

公开(公告)号：US20140005905A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-02

申请号：US14013241

申请日：2013-08-29

Applicant: Thales Canada Inc

Inventor： Abe KANNER

IPC: B61C17/12

CPC classification number: B61C17/12 ,  B61L15/009 ,  B61L29/243 ,  B61L29/30

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for a grade crossing protection system include at least one camera providing surveillance of a grade crossing, the at least one camera coupled to a transmitter configured to transmit a signal that includes imagery of the grade crossing to a transceiver onboard a train. A display unit onboard the train is provided to allow the train operator to view the grade crossing. A control unit in communication with the transceiver is configured to monitor the received signal and, based upon a determined location of the train relative to the train crossing, issue a command to the train's brake system to reduce the speed of the train, or stop the train, before the train reaches the grade crossing.

Abstract translation: 用于等级穿越保护系统的装置和方法包括至少一个照相机，其提供等级穿越的监视，所述至少一个照相机耦合到发射机，该发射机被配置为将包括等级穿越的图像的信号传输到列车上的收发器。 提供列车上的显示单元，以允许列车操作员查看坡道。 与收发器通信的控制单元被配置为监视接收到的信号，并且基于列车相对于列车穿越的确定位置向列车的制动系统发出命令以降低列车的速度，或者停止 列车前，列车到达过桥。

公开(公告)号：US20200081038A1

公开(公告)日：2020-03-12

申请号：US16566366

申请日：2019-09-10

Applicant: Thales Canada Inc

Inventor： Abe KANNER ,  Serge KNIAZEV ,  Peter SPASOPOULOS ,  Carl SCHWELLNUS

IPC: G01R19/00 ,  H02M3/335 ,  H01H1/60 ,  G05F3/02

Abstract: A circuit for controlling an input current, the circuit includes a first input port configured to receive the input current. A current detector detects an input current value of the input current and generates a control signal indicative of the input current value. A first output port outputs an output current to a load. A second output port receives the output current from the load. A control circuit provides a low-impedance path in parallel with the load in response to the control signal indicating the input current value is below a threshold value.

公开(公告)号：US20150134155A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-14

申请号：US14077725

申请日：2013-11-12

Applicant: Thales Canada Inc

Inventor： Abe KANNER ,  Walter KINIO ,  Ernest SUE

IPC: B61L15/00 ,  G01B21/12 ,  G07C5/02

CPC classification number: B61L15/0072 ,  B61L15/0081 ,  B61L25/023 ,  B61L25/026 ,  G01B7/125 ,  G07C5/02

Abstract: A system and method provide the capability to dynamically measure the diameter of a train wheel. An onboard sensor signals detection and loss of detection of a proximity plate having a predetermined length and placed along a direction of travel of the train. A signal generator generates a signal indicating the number of revolutions of the wheel. Based on the sensor signals indicating detection and loss of detection of the proximity plate, the length of the proximity plate, and the corresponding number of wheel revolutions, a controller automatically calculates the wheel diameter.

Abstract translation: 系统和方法提供动态测量轮系直径的能力。 车载传感器信号检测和丢失具有预定长度并且沿列车行进方向放置的邻近板的检测。 信号发生器产生指示车轮转数的信号。 基于传感器信号，指示接近板的检测和检测的丢失，接近板的长度和相应的车轮转数，控制器自动计算车轮直径。

公开(公告)号：US20210078620A1

公开(公告)日：2021-03-18

申请号：US17018853

申请日：2020-09-11

Applicant: THALES CANADA INC

Inventor： Abe KANNER ,  Walter KINIO ,  Rudy ROCHEFORT ,  Firth WHITWAM

IPC: B61L3/00

Abstract: An SIL 4 over-speed protection device for a rail vehicle includes a first logical unit configured to be connected to a first power source, a first speed sensor and a first vital supervision circuit and a second logical unit configured to be connected to a second power source, a second speed sensor and a second vital supervision circuit. The first logical unit is configured to determine if the second logical unit is functioning properly and the second logical unit is configured to determine if the first logical unit is functioning properly.

公开(公告)号：US20150135011A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-14

申请号：US14077761

申请日：2013-11-12

Applicant: Thales Canada Inc

Inventor： Cameron FRASER ,  Abe KANNER ,  Serge KNIAZEV

IPC: G06F11/07

CPC classification number: G06F11/0793 ,  G06F11/0709 ,  G06F11/0745 ,  G06F11/0757 ,  G06F11/0796 ,  G06F11/16 ,  G06F11/3055

Abstract: A system and method provide vital shutdown of a remote slave unit linked by a fiber optic connection to a local, checked redundant master unit with two paired computers. Each computer sends a life signal to an associated local vital supervision card (VSC) and copper to fiber converter (C/F converter) for transmission via fiber to a corresponding fiber to copper converter (F/C converter) on the slave unit, then to a corresponding remote VSC. Each local VSC controls power to a corresponding second local VSC-associated C/F converter, and each remote VSC controls power to a corresponding second remote VSC F/C converter. A VSC detecting an incorrect life signal signature removes power to the corresponding controlled converter and, optionally, to a respective local or remote I/O rack, thereby shutting down the slave unit.

Abstract translation: 系统和方法提供了通过光纤连接链接到具有两台配对计算机的本地检查冗余主机的远程从单元的重要关机。 每台计算机向相关的本地生命监督卡（VSC）和铜缆到光纤转换器（C / F转换器）发送生命信号，用于通过光纤传输到从属单元上的相应光纤到铜转换器（F / C转换器），然后 到相应的远程VSC。 每个本地VSC控制对相应的第二本地VSC相关C / F转换器的电力，并且每个远程VSC控制对相应的第二远程VSC F / C转换器的电力。 检测到不正确的寿命信号签名的VSC消除了对应的受控转换器的功率，并且可选地移除到相应的本地或远程I / O机架，由此关闭从单元。

公开(公告)号：US20150051761A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-19

申请号：US13968944

申请日：2013-08-16

Applicant: Thales Canada Inc

Inventor： Abe KANNER ,  Firth Whitwam ,  Mohammed El-Azizy ,  Philip Chorazy

IPC: B61L27/00 ,  B61L99/00

CPC classification number: B61L27/0005 ,  B61L3/121 ,  B61L3/227 ,  B61L25/025 ,  B61L27/0038 ,  B61L99/00

Abstract: A locator loop control system includes a guideway configured to define a travel path of a vehicle. The locator loop control system further includes a locator loop located along the guideway, the locator loop configured to exchange information with a vital on-board controller (VOBC) on-board the vehicle. The locator loop control system further includes a first proximity plate located along the guideway, the first proximity plate spaced a first distance along the guideway from the locator loop, and a wayside controller configured to communicate with the locator loop.

Abstract translation: 定位器回路控制系统包括被配置为限定车辆的行进路径的导轨。 所述定位器回路控制系统还包括沿所述导轨定位的定位器回路，所述定位器回路被配置为与所述车辆上的重要车载控制器（VOBC）交换信息。 定位器回路控制系统还包括沿着导轨定位的第一接近板，第一接近板沿着导轨与定位器回路隔开第一距离，以及路边控制器，被配置为与定位器回路通信。

公开(公告)号：US20170169976A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-15

申请号：US15355113

申请日：2016-11-18

Applicant: Thales Canada Inc

Inventor： Abe KANNER ,  Mihai LUNGO ,  Janice ZHAO

IPC: H01H47/00 ,  B61L7/06 ,  B60M3/04 ,  B61L23/00 ,  G05B15/02 ,  B60T7/12

CPC classification number: H01H47/002 ,  B60M3/04 ,  B60T7/12 ,  B60T7/18 ,  B60T13/665 ,  B60T17/228 ,  B61L7/06 ,  B61L15/0036 ,  B61L15/0063 ,  B61L15/0081 ,  B61L23/005 ,  G05B15/02 ,  H02J3/006

Abstract: A system and method provide seamless control switchover through an input coupled to a power line and a safety apparatus that actuates if the input remains de-energized for a first time interval. Each of a plurality of subsystems has a control unit that controls a power source to energize the power line and is capable of transitioning between master and slave states. A first switch or second and third switches in series couple the power source to the power line. The first switch is closed during master state operation. The second switch is closed during slave operation and the third switch is open if any subsystem control unit is in master state. The system is configured to open or close the first switch, the second switch, or the third switch responsive to a transition of a control unit to or from master state within the first time interval.

公开(公告)号：US20150177706A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-25

申请号：US14137134

申请日：2013-12-20

Applicant: Thales Canada Inc

Inventor： Abe KANNER ,  David DOYLE

IPC: G05B9/03

CPC classification number: G05B9/03 ,  G06F11/2005

Abstract: A system, method, and safety unit provide safety assurance for a multiple redundant system controlling a plant or complex. A unit active line (UAL) status indicates the presence of at least one redundant active unit within the system. A safety verification line (SVL) status verifies the powered down status of all redundant units not active within the system. A safety unit is associated with a vital supervision card (VSC) and vital power bus and the safety unit controls switchable connections from the vital power bus to the UAL and the SVL. Based on verification of UAL and SVL status, system control includes energizing the UAL.

Abstract translation: 系统，方法和安全单元为控制工厂或复合体的多重冗余系统提供安全保障。 单位有效线（UAL）状态指示系统内存在至少一个冗余有源单元。 安全验证线（SVL）状态验证系统内未激活的所有冗余单元的掉电状态。 安全单元与重要的监控卡（VSC）和重要的电源总线相关联，安全单元控制从重要电源总线到UAL和SVL的可切换连接。 基于UAL和SVL状态的验证，系统控制包括激活UAL。