公开(公告)号：US09419816B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-16

申请号：US12212079

申请日：2008-09-17

申请人： Wolfgang Daum ,  Mark Bradshaw Kraeling ,  Brian D. Lawry ,  Joseph Forrest Noffsinger

发明人： Wolfgang Daum ,  Mark Bradshaw Kraeling ,  Brian D. Lawry ,  Joseph Forrest Noffsinger

IPC分类号： H04B7/00 ,  H04L12/40 ,  B61L15/00 ,  H04L29/14

CPC分类号： H04L12/40189 ,  B61L15/0027 ,  H04L69/40 ,  H04L2012/40293

摘要： A method for communicating on a train that has at least two locomotives, the method including determining when a primary communication path ceases to be available for a specific subsystem of the train, identifying at least one auxiliary communication path to transmit information for the specific subsystem, configuring a message for the specific subsystem which complies with a message format of the at least one auxiliary communication path, and transmitting the message on the at least one auxiliary communication path. A system and a computer software code are further disclosed for providing a communication system for a powered system.

摘要翻译： 一种用于在具有至少两个机车的列车上进行通信的方法，所述方法包括确定主通信路径何时停止对于列车的特定子系统可用，识别至少一个辅助通信路径以传送特定子系统的信息， 配置符合所述至少一个辅助通信路径的消息格式的特定子系统的消息，以及在所述至少一个辅助通信路径上发送所述消息。 还公开了一种用于为动力系统提供通信系统的系统和计算机软件代码。

公开(公告)号：US08788135B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-22

申请号：US12365359

申请日：2009-02-04

申请人： Wolfgang Daum ,  Ajith Kuttannair Kumar ,  Glenn Robert Shaffer ,  Joseph Forrest Noffsinger ,  Robert James Foy ,  David Lowell McKay

发明人： Wolfgang Daum ,  Ajith Kuttannair Kumar ,  Glenn Robert Shaffer ,  Joseph Forrest Noffsinger ,  Robert James Foy ,  David Lowell McKay

IPC分类号： G01C22/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B61L3/00

CPC分类号： B61L3/006

摘要： A method for operating a powered system, the method including determining whether a mission plan of the powered system is correct to satisfy at least one mission objective of the powered system, if not, updating information used to establish the mission plan, revising the mission plan based on the updated information to satisfy the at least one mission objective, and operating the powered system based on the revised mission plan. A system and a computer software code for operating a powered system are also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 一种用于操作动力系统的方法，所述方法包括确定所述动力系统的任务计划是否正确以满足所述动力系统的至少一个任务目标，如果不是，更新用于建立任务计划的信息，修改任务计划 基于更新的信息来满足至少一个任务目标，并且基于经修改的任务计划来操作动力系统。 还公开了用于操作动力系统的系统和计算机软件代码。

公开(公告)号：US08676410B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-18

申请号：US12131616

申请日：2008-06-02

申请人： Paul Kenneth Houpt ,  Joseph Forrest Noffsinger ,  Glenn Robert Shaffer ,  James D. Brooks

发明人： Paul Kenneth Houpt ,  Joseph Forrest Noffsinger ,  Glenn Robert Shaffer ,  James D. Brooks

IPC分类号： G05D1/00

CPC分类号： B61L27/0027

摘要： A system is provided for pacing a plurality of powered systems traveling along a route. The plurality of powered systems include a constraining powered system and at least one trailing powered system traveling behind the constraining powered system along the route. The system includes one or more controllers configured to control the constraining powered system to travel along the route according to respective predetermined operating parameters at respective incremental locations along the route. The system further includes one of said controllers being configured to control the trailing powered system to travel along the route according to the respective predetermined operating parameters of the constraining powered system at the respective incremental locations along the route. A method is also provided for pacing a plurality of powered systems traveling along the route.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种用于起搏沿着路线行进的多个动力系统的系统。 多个动力系统包括约束动力系统和沿着路线在约束动力系统后面行进的至少一个牵引动力系统。 该系统包括一个或多个控制器，其被配置为控制约束动力系统沿着路线沿着沿着路线的各个增量位置处根据相应的预定操作参数行进。 所述系统还包括所述控制器中的一个被配置为控制所述拖动的动力系统沿着所述路线沿着所述路线在相应的增加位置处根据所述约束动力系统的相应预定操作参数行进。 还提供了一种用于起搏沿着路线行进的多个动力系统的方法。

公开(公告)号：US08374738B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-12

申请号：US13422222

申请日：2012-03-16

申请人： Joseph Forrest Noffsinger ,  Ajith Kuttannair Kumar ,  Glenn Robert Shaffer

发明人： Joseph Forrest Noffsinger ,  Ajith Kuttannair Kumar ,  Glenn Robert Shaffer

IPC分类号： G05D3/00

CPC分类号： B61L27/0027

摘要： A method for operating a train includes: (a) using a processor carried by the train, creating a trip profile which is computed at so as to substantially optimize an operating parameter of the train which depends on multiple operating variables; (b) operating the train along a route at speeds determined by the trip profile; (c) identifying a target location ahead of the train which cannot be cleared in a desired time if the train operates in accordance with the trip profile; and (d) operating the train at a clearing speed substantially faster than determined by the trip profile until the target location is cleared. A computer program product is provided for carrying out the method.

摘要翻译： 一种用于操作列车的方法包括：（a）使用由列车运载的处理器，创建一个行驶曲线，该跳闸曲线被计算为基本上优化依赖于多个操作变量的列车的操作参数; （b）以行程由行程档确定的速度沿着路线操作列车; （c）识别列车前方的目标位置，如果该列车根据该行程曲线进行操作则不能在期望的时间内被清除; 和（d）以明显的速度操作列车，该清除速度明显快于由行驶档案确定的清除速度，直到目标位置被清除。 提供了一种用于执行该方法的计算机程序产品。

公开(公告)号：US20090118970A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-07

申请号：US12245242

申请日：2008-10-03

申请人： Wolfgang Daum ,  Glenn Robert Shaffer ,  Joseph Forrest Noffsinger ,  Gerald Douglas Rose ,  Scott Joseph Sexauer

发明人： Wolfgang Daum ,  Glenn Robert Shaffer ,  Joseph Forrest Noffsinger ,  Gerald Douglas Rose ,  Scott Joseph Sexauer

IPC分类号： G06F19/00

CPC分类号： B61L3/006

摘要： A method for controlling operations of a power system having at least one internal combustion power unit includes: (a) identifying a plurality of discrete potential dynamic events; (b) for each potential dynamic event, computing an optimization profile which describes power settings for the power system to follow in order to optimize at least one operating parameter of the at least one power unit; (c) selecting one of the optimization profiles based on the potential dynamic event with the highest current probability; and (d) operating the system in accordance with the selected optimization profile.

摘要翻译： 一种用于控制具有至少一个内燃功率单元的动力系统的操作的方法包括：（a）识别多个离散的潜在动态事件; （b）对于每个潜在的动态事件，计算描述电力系统的功率设置以跟随以优化所述至少一个电力单元的至少一个运行参数的优化配置文件; （c）基于具有最高当前概率的潜在动态事件来选择一个优化简档; 和（d）根据选定的优化配置文件操作系统。

公开(公告)号：US08655515B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-18

申请号：US12955583

申请日：2010-11-29

申请人： Joseph Forrest Noffsinger ,  Robert Foy ,  Brian McManus ,  Stephen Smith ,  John Brand ,  Jared Klineman Cooper ,  Kevin Kapp ,  Kaitlyn Hrdlicka

发明人： Joseph Forrest Noffsinger ,  Robert Foy ,  Brian McManus ,  Stephen Smith ,  John Brand ,  Jared Klineman Cooper ,  Kevin Kapp ,  Kaitlyn Hrdlicka

IPC分类号： G05D1/00

CPC分类号： H04W84/005 ,  B61L15/0027

摘要： A communication system for a rail vehicle consist includes antenna modules, routing modules, and an arbitration module. The antenna modules are disposed at spaced apart locations along the consist and receive network data from an off-board device. The routing modules are communicatively coupled with the antenna modules and receive the network data from the antenna modules. The routing modules are communicatively coupled with a network connection extending along the rail vehicle consist. The arbitration module is communicatively coupled with the network connection. The arbitration module forms a message represented by the network data. One or more of the routing modules transmits the network data received from the off-board device to the arbitration module over the network connection. The arbitration module receives the network data to form the message and transmits the message to one or more powered units of the rail vehicle consist through the network connection.

摘要翻译： 用于轨道车辆组合的通信系统包括天线模块，路由模块和仲裁模块。 天线模块沿着组合并且从车外设备接收网络数据设置在间隔开的位置。 路由模块与天线模块通信耦合，并从天线模块接收网络数据。 路由模块与沿着轨道车辆组件延伸的网络连接通信地耦合。 仲裁模块与网络连接通信耦合。 仲裁模块形成由网络数据表示的消息。 一个或多个路由模块通过网络连接将从板外设备接收的网络数据发送到仲裁模块。 仲裁模块接收网络数据以形成消息，并通过网络连接将消息发送到轨道车辆组件的一个或多个动力单元。

公开(公告)号：US08626366B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-07

申请号：US13417801

申请日：2012-03-12

申请人： Joseph Forrest Noffsinger ,  Paul Kenneth Houpt ,  Jared Cooper ,  Mason Samuels

发明人： Joseph Forrest Noffsinger ,  Paul Kenneth Houpt ,  Jared Cooper ,  Mason Samuels

IPC分类号： B60L3/00 ,  B60L15/00 ,  G05D1/00

CPC分类号： B63B49/00 ,  B63H21/21 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G05D1/0206 ,  G08G3/00

摘要： A system for controlling a marine vessel includes a processor, a propulsion system, and a directional system. The processor is disposed onboard the marine vessel and obtains a trip plan that includes designated operational settings of the marine vessel for a trip along a waterway. The propulsion system is communicatively coupled with the processor and generates propulsion to move the marine vessel according to the designated operational settings of the trip plan. The directional system is communicatively coupled with the processor and steers the marine vessel according to the designated operational settings of the trip plan. Operating the propulsion system and the directional system according to the designated operational settings of the trip plan reduces at least one of fuel consumed or emissions generated by the marine vessel relative to the marine vessel being propelled or steered according to one or more plans other than the trip plan.

摘要翻译： 用于控制海洋船舶的系统包括处理器，推进系统和定向系统。 处理器被布置在船上，并且获得行程计划，其包括沿着水道的行程的海上船只的指定操作设置。 推进系统与处理器通信耦合，并根据旅行计划的指定操作设置产生推进以移动船只。 定向系统与处理器通信耦合，并根据旅行计划的指定操作设置转向船舶。 根据旅行计划的指定操作设置来操作推进系统和定向系统，减少由船舶相对于被推进或转向的船只产生的燃料消耗或排放中的至少一种，根据除了 旅行计划

公开(公告)号：US20130022054A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-24

申请号：US13186651

申请日：2011-07-20

申请人： Todd Goodermuth ,  Jared Cooper ,  Mark Kraeling ,  Joseph Forrest Noffsinger ,  Glenn Shaffer

发明人： Todd Goodermuth ,  Jared Cooper ,  Mark Kraeling ,  Joseph Forrest Noffsinger ,  Glenn Shaffer

IPC分类号： H04L12/28

CPC分类号： H04L67/12 ,  B61L15/0036 ,  B61L15/0072 ,  B61L15/0081 ,  H04L47/805

摘要： A method of communicating data signals includes receiving data from one or more data sources disposed on board a rail vehicle and allocating different portions of a data communication bandwidth to data signals that include the data based on categories of the data. The categories represent at least one of the one or more data sources that provided the data or contents of the data. The data communication bandwidth includes a bandwidth that is available on a communication pathway of the rail vehicle. The method also includes transmitting the data signals through the communication pathway using the portions of the bandwidth that are assigned to the data signals.

摘要翻译： 传送数据信号的方法包括从设置在铁路车辆上的一个或多个数据源接收数据，并且基于数据类别将数据通信带宽的不同部分分配给包括数据的数据信号。 这些类别表示提供数据或数据内容的一个或多个数据源中的至少一个。 数据通信带宽包括在轨道车辆的通信路径上可用的带宽。 该方法还包括使用分配给数据信号的带宽的部分通过通信路径发送数据信号。

公开(公告)号：US20120136514A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-31

申请号：US12955583

申请日：2010-11-29

申请人： Joseph Forrest Noffsinger ,  Robert Foy ,  Brian McManus ,  Stephen Smith ,  John Brand ,  Jared Klineman Cooper ,  Kevin Kapp ,  Kaitlyn Hrdlicka

发明人： Joseph Forrest Noffsinger ,  Robert Foy ,  Brian McManus ,  Stephen Smith ,  John Brand ,  Jared Klineman Cooper ,  Kevin Kapp ,  Kaitlyn Hrdlicka

IPC分类号： G05D1/00

CPC分类号： H04W84/005 ,  B61L15/0027

摘要： A communication system for a rail vehicle consist includes antenna modules, routing modules, and an arbitration module. The antenna modules are disposed at spaced apart locations along the consist and receive network data from an off-board device. The routing modules are communicatively coupled with the antenna modules and receive the network data from the antenna modules. The routing modules are communicatively coupled with a network connection extending along the rail vehicle consist. The arbitration module is communicatively coupled with the network connection. The arbitration module forms a message represented by the network data. One or more of the routing modules transmits the network data received from the off-board device to the arbitration module over the network connection. The arbitration module receives the network data to form the message and transmits the message to one or more powered units of the rail vehicle consist through the network connection.

摘要翻译： 用于轨道车辆组合的通信系统包括天线模块，路由模块和仲裁模块。 天线模块沿着组合并且从车外设备接收网络数据设置在间隔开的位置。 路由模块与天线模块通信耦合，并从天线模块接收网络数据。 路由模块与沿着轨道车辆组件延伸的网络连接通信地耦合。 仲裁模块与网络连接通信耦合。 仲裁模块形成由网络数据表示的消息。 一个或多个路由模块通过网络连接将从板外设备接收的网络数据发送到仲裁模块。 仲裁模块接收网络数据以形成消息，并通过网络连接将消息发送到轨道车辆组件的一个或多个动力单元。

公开(公告)号：US08155811B2

公开(公告)日：2012-04-10

申请号：US12345073

申请日：2008-12-29

申请人： Joseph Forrest Noffsinger ,  Paul Kenneth Houpt

发明人： Joseph Forrest Noffsinger ,  Paul Kenneth Houpt

IPC分类号： B60L15/00

CPC分类号： G01C21/20 ,  B61L3/006 ,  B63B49/00 ,  G05D1/0206 ,  G08G3/00

摘要： A system is provided for optimizing a path for a marine vessel through a waterway from an initial location to a final location. The system includes a propulsion system and a directional system on the marine vessel, which impart a selective propulsion force on the marine vessel at a selective direction based on a received propulsion command and direction command from a processor. The processor determines an optimal path for the marine vessel, an optimal propulsion command and optimal directional command at a respective incremental location along the optimal path, so to optimize a performance characteristic of the marine vessel. The determination of the optimal path, the optimal propulsion command and the optimal directional command is based on the initial location, the final location, at least one operating parameter, the performance characteristic, and navigational data of the waterway.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种用于通过从初始位置到最终位置的水道优化用于船只的路径的系统。 该系统包括在船舶上的推进系统和定向系统，其基于从处理器接收到的推进命令和方向命令在选择方向上在船舶上施加选择性推进力。 处理器确定海上船只的最佳路径，最佳推进指令和沿着最佳路径的相应增量位置的最佳方向指令，以便优化船舶的性能特征。 最优路径，最佳推进指令和最优方向指令的确定基于水路的初始位置，最终位置，至少一个操作参数，性能特征和导航数据。