Control system for vehicle in a guideway network
    11.
    发明授权
    Control system for vehicle in a guideway network 有权
    导轨网络车辆控制系统

    公开(公告)号:US09128815B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-09-08

    申请号:US13740586

    申请日:2013-01-14

    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限制。 控制系统能够在两个控制系统之间无缝地传递控制。

    Method of determining the position of a vehicle moving along a guideway
    12.
    发明授权
    Method of determining the position of a vehicle moving along a guideway 有权
    确定沿着导轨移动的车辆的位置的方法

    公开(公告)号:US09085310B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-07-21

    申请号:US13115425

    申请日:2011-05-25

    Abstract: A method of determining the position of a vehicle moving along a guideway is disclosed wherein signals from groups of transponders located beside the guideway are detected as the vehicle moves along the guideway to create a footprint in the time domain corresponding to the time the vehicle is in communication with that transponder. The transponders of each group are spaced a known distance apart from each other. An estimate of the position of the moving vehicle is computed by matching the point in the time domain that bears the same geometric relationship to the footprints corresponding to the transponders of the group to a point in the spatial domain that bears a known geometric relationship with the transponders of each group.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种确定沿着导轨移动的车辆的位置的方法,其中当车辆沿导轨移动时,检测到位于导轨旁边的转发器组的信号,以在对应于车辆时间的时域中创建占地面积 与该转发器的通信。 每组的转发器间隔开彼此已知的距离。 通过将具有相同几何关系的时域中的点与对应于组的应答器的覆盖区域匹配到空间域中具有与已知几何关系的已知几何关系的点来计算移动车辆的位置的估计 每组的转发器。

    Method and system for grade crossing protection
    13.
    发明授权
    Method and system for grade crossing protection 有权
    坡口防护方法及系统

    公开(公告)号:US08548655B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-10-01

    申请号:US11861180

    申请日:2007-09-25

    Applicant: Abe Kanner

    Inventor: Abe Kanner

    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。

    CONTROL OF AUTOMATIC GUIDED VEHICLES WITHOUT WAYSIDE INTERLOCKING
    14.
    发明申请
    CONTROL OF AUTOMATIC GUIDED VEHICLES WITHOUT WAYSIDE INTERLOCKING 有权
    自动引导车辆的控制,无法进行互锁

    公开(公告)号:US20120323411A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-12-20

    申请号:US13494566

    申请日:2012-06-12

    CPC classification number: B61L23/34 B61L11/08 B61L21/10 B61L23/00 B61L27/04

    Abstract: A vehicle management system for automatic vehicles running on a guideway independent of wayside signals or interlocking devices includes intelligent on-board controllers on each vehicle for controlling operation of the vehicle. The on-board controllers communicate with each other as well as individual wayside devices and a data storage system to identify available assets needed to move along the guideway and to reserve these assets for their associated vehicle.

    Abstract translation: 独立于路边信号或互锁装置的在导轨上行驶的自动车辆的车辆管理系统包括每个车辆上的智能车载控制器,用于控制车辆的操作。 车载控制器彼此通信以及各路旁设备和数据存储系统,以识别沿导轨移动所需的可用资产,并为其相关联的车辆预留这些资产。

    Train end and train integrity circuit for train control system
    15.
    发明授权
    Train end and train integrity circuit for train control system 有权
    列车末端列车列车整修电路系统

    公开(公告)号:US08942868B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-01-27

    申请号:US13731696

    申请日:2012-12-31

    Abstract: A train system that includes a plurality of train units including a first train unit and second train unit coupled together. Each first and second train unit includes a controller configured to detect a change in train configuration of the train units, and comprising a plurality of inputs; train integrity signal lines spanning each train unit and coupled with the controller at the plurality of inputs and configured to transmit signals between a front end and a rear end of the train system, the signals indicating a status of train integrity of the train system; and a plurality of relays in communication with the controller, and configured to indicate a coupling or non-coupling status of each train unit.

    Abstract translation: 一种列车系统,其包括多个列车单元,所述列车单元包括联接在一起的第一列车单元和第二列车单元。 每个第一和第二列车单元包括控制器,其被配置为检测列车单元的列车配置的变化,并且包括多个输入; 训练跨越每个列车单元并且与多个输入端处的控制器耦合的完整性信号线,并被配置为在列车系统的前端和后端之间传输信号,该信号指示列车系统的列车完整性状态; 以及与控制器通信的多个继电器,并且被配置为指示每个列车单元的联接或非耦合状态。

    Railway signaling system with redundant controllers
    16.
    发明授权
    Railway signaling system with redundant controllers 有权
    具有冗余控制器的铁路信号系统

    公开(公告)号:US08668170B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-11

    申请号:US13169160

    申请日:2011-06-27

    CPC classification number: B61L27/0066 B61L5/1881 B61L27/0061

    Abstract: Disclosed is a railway signaling system for controlling a load. In accordance with the teachings of this invention, the system comprises a first autonomous controller and a second autonomous controller which is redundant with the first controller, each controller connectable to the load such that there is no single point of failure. The first and second controllers operable in either an on-line mode wherein both power outputs provide power to the load or an off-line mode wherein a single power output does not provide power to the load. On-line controllers monitor current therethrough. When both controllers are on-line, the current between the two controller is imbalanced up to a threshold limit, if the threshold limit is exceeded by one controller, that controller will go off line, and if the first controller is off-line and the second controller is on-line, the second controller monitors output voltages of the off-line controller to ascertain that the output voltages are zero.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于控制负载的铁路信号系统。 根据本发明的教导,该系统包括与第一控制器冗余的第一自主控制器和第二自主控制器,每个控制器可连接到负载,使得不存在单点故障。 第一和第二控制器可以在在线模式中操作,其中两个电力输出向负载提供电力或者离线模式,其中单个功率输出不向负载提供电力。 在线控制器监控电流。 当两个控制器都在线时,两个控制器之间的电流不平衡达阈值极限,如果一个控制器超过阈值限制,该控制器将脱机,如果第一个控制器脱机, 第二控制器在线,第二控制器监视离线控制器的输出电压,以确定输出电压为零。

    Location of a transponder center point
    17.
    发明授权
    Location of a transponder center point 有权
    转发器中心点的位置

    公开(公告)号:US08576114B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-11-05

    申请号:US13168519

    申请日:2011-06-24

    Abstract: In a radio location system for vehicles moving along a guideway, a transmitter for energizes a transponder beside the guideway. A first detector for detects a response signal from the energized transponder to determine the transponder identification. A second detector detects a positional signal received from the transponder that is decoupled from the first signal and contains precise positional information. In one embodiment, the second detector picks up a crossover signal from a crossover antenna.

    Abstract translation: 在用于沿导轨移动的车辆的无线电定位系统中,用于为导轨旁边的应答器供电的发射器。 第一检测器,用于检测来自被激励的应答器的响应信号,以确定应答器识别。 第二检测器检测从应答器接收的与第一信号解耦并且包含精确位置信息的位置信号。 在一个实施例中,第二检测器从交叉天线拾取交叉信号。

    Vehicle Localization System
    18.
    发明申请
    Vehicle Localization System 有权
    车辆定位系统

    公开(公告)号:US20120326924A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-12-27

    申请号:US13168485

    申请日:2011-06-24

    Applicant: Abe Kanner

    Inventor: Abe Kanner

    CPC classification number: G01S19/11 G01S19/48 G01S19/50

    Abstract: A localization system for a vehicle running on a guideway including portions obscured from satellite view has a number of GNSS receivers placed at strategic locations along the guideway in view of navigation satellites. GNSS transmitters retransmit received GNSS signals along an obscured portion of the guideway. Coded targets are placed at known locations along the guideway. A GNSS receiver on the vehicle picks up GNSS signals directly from the navigation satellites or retransmitted from the GNSS transmitters when on an obscured portion of the guideway. A proximity sensor on the vehicle detects the coded targets. An on-board computer synchronizes the location obtained from the GNSS signals with the location obtained from the proximity sensor. The vehicle is thus able to determine its position even in an obscured portion, such as a tunnel.

    Abstract translation: 在导航轨道上行驶的车辆的定位系统包括从卫星视野模糊的部分,在导航卫星方面具有沿轨道的重要位置放置的多个GNSS接收机。 GNSS发射机沿导轨的遮蔽部分重新发射接收到的GNSS信号。 编码目标位于沿导轨的已知位置。 车辆上的GNSS接收器直接从导航卫星接收GNSS信号,或者在导轨的模糊部分上从GNSS发射器重传。 车辆上的接近传感器检测编码目标。 车载计算机将从GNSS信号获得的位置与从接近传感器获得的位置同步。 因此,车辆即使在诸如隧道的模糊部分中也能够确定其位置。

    Remote restart for an on-board train controller
    19.
    发明授权
    Remote restart for an on-board train controller 有权
    车载列车控制器的远程重启

    公开(公告)号:US06876907B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-04-05

    申请号:US10619631

    申请日:2003-07-16

    CPC classification number: B61L27/0094 B61L2210/02

    Abstract: A automatic train control system (ATCS) in which a driverless vehicle is reset remotely upon detection of a failure in an on-board controller. If the direction of the train has not changed, and none of the train doors were opened, during the time the train was disabled due to the failure, the train is controlled to resume automatic operation.

    Abstract translation: 一种自动列车控制系统(ATCS),其中在检测到车载控制器故障时,无人驾驶车辆被远程复位。 如果火车的方向没有变化,没有列车门被打开,在列车由于故障而被禁用的情况下,列车被控制恢复自动运行。

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