System and method for determining vehicle orientation in a vehicle consist
    22.
    发明授权
    System and method for determining vehicle orientation in a vehicle consist 有权
    用于确定车辆中的车辆定向的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09550484B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-24

    申请号:US14520585

    申请日:2014-10-22

    Abstract: A system and method for determining an orientation of a vehicle are provided. The system and method determine (with a sensor assembly disposed onboard a first vehicle) a direction in which a fluid flows within the first vehicle. The first vehicle is included in a vehicle consist with a second vehicle. The orientation of the first vehicle relative to the second vehicle is determined based at least in part on the direction in which the fluid flows within the first vehicle. The fluid may be air in an air brake pipe of the vehicle consist.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于确定车辆方向的系统和方法。 系统和方法确定(具有设置在第一车辆上的传感器组件)流体在第一车辆内流动的方向。 第一辆车被包括在由第二辆车组成的车辆中。 至少部分地基于流体在第一车辆内流动的方向来确定第一车辆相对于第二车辆的方向。 流体可以是车辆编组的空气制动管中的空气。

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VEHICLE COMMUNICATION, VEHICLE CONTROL, AND/OR ROUTE INSPECTION
    23.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VEHICLE COMMUNICATION, VEHICLE CONTROL, AND/OR ROUTE INSPECTION 有权
    车辆通信系统与方法,车辆控制和/或路径检查

    公开(公告)号:US20150045993A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-02-12

    申请号:US14525326

    申请日:2014-10-28

    Abstract: In a system and method for communicating data in a locomotive consist or other vehicle consist (comprising at least first and second linked vehicles), a first electronic component in the first vehicle of the vehicle consist is monitored to determine if the component is in (or enters) a failure state. In the failure state, the first electronic component is unable to perform a designated function. Upon determining the failure state, data is transmitted from the first vehicle to a second electronic component on the second vehicle, over a communication channel linking the first vehicle and the second vehicle. The second electronic component is operated based on the transmitted data, with the second electronic component performing the designated function that the first electronic component is unable to perform.

    Abstract translation: 在用于在机车组件或其他车辆组件(包括至少第一和第二链接的车辆)中传送数据的系统和方法中,监视车辆组合中的第一车辆中的第一电子部件以确定部件是否在(或 进入)故障状态。 在故障状态下,第一电子部件不能执行指定的功能。 在确定故障状态时,通过连接第一车辆和第二车辆的通信信道,将数据从第一车辆发送到第二车辆上的第二电子部件。 第二电子部件基于发送的数据进行操作,第二电子部件执行第一电子部件不能执行的指定功能。

    COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR A RAIL VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATING WITH A RAIL VEHICLE
    24.
    发明申请
    COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR A RAIL VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATING WITH A RAIL VEHICLE 有权
    用于铁路车辆的通信系统和与铁路​​车辆通信的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150025717A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-01-22

    申请号:US14509198

    申请日:2014-10-08

    Inventor: Eugene Smith

    CPC classification number: B61L15/0027 H04W28/0226 H04W28/085

    Abstract: A communication system for a vehicle includes a transceiver assembly, a selection module, and a monitoring module. The transceiver assembly selectively communicates a data signal over a plurality of communication channels. The data signal is related to distributed power operations of the vehicle. The selection module is communicatively coupled with the transceiver assembly and switches the transceiver assembly to any of the communication channels. The monitoring module is communicatively coupled with the selection module and determines a load parameter of one or more of the communication channels. The load parameter is based on a population value of the one or more communication channels. The selection module switches the transceiver assembly to a selected channel of the communication channels based on the load parameter for communicating the data signal over the selected channel.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆的通信系统包括收发器组件,选择模块和监视模块。 收发机组件通过多个通信信道选择性地传送数据信号。 数据信号与车辆的分布式动力运行有关。 选择模块与收发器组件通信地耦合,并将收发器组件切换到任何通信信道。 监控模块与选择模块通信耦合,并确定一个或多个通信信道的负载参数。 负载参数基于一个或多个通信信道的总体值。 选择模块基于用于在所选频道上传送数据信号的负载参数将收发机组件切换到通信信道的选定信道。

    METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DATA COMMUNICATIONS
    25.
    发明申请
    METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DATA COMMUNICATIONS 审中-公开
    数据通信的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20140180499A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-06-26

    申请号:US14193987

    申请日:2014-02-28

    CPC classification number: B61L15/0027 B61L15/0081 B61L27/0005 B61L27/0088

    Abstract: A communication system includes a first wireless communication device disposed onboard a vehicle system having two or more propulsion-generating vehicles that are mechanically interconnected with each other. The communication system also includes a controller configured to be disposed onboard the vehicle system and operatively connected with the first wireless communication device in order to control operations of the device. The controller is configured to direct the first wireless communication device to switch between operating in an off-board communication mode and an onboard communication mode. When the first wireless communication device is operating in the off-board communication mode, the device is configured to receive remote data signals from a location that is disposed off-board of the vehicle system. When the first wireless communication device is operating in the onboard communication mode, the device is configured to communicate local data signals between the propulsion-generating vehicles of the vehicle system.

    Abstract translation: 通信系统包括布置在具有彼此机械互连的两个或更多个推进发生车辆的车辆系统上的第一无线通信装置。 通信系统还包括被配置为被布置在车辆系统上并且与第一无线通信设备可操作地连接以便控制设备的操作的控制器。 控制器被配置为引导第一无线通信设备在车外通信模式和车载通信模式之间切换。 当第一无线通信设备以车外通信模式操作时,该设备被配置为从设置在车辆系统的车外的位置接收远程数据信号。 当第一无线通信设备在车载通信模式下操作时,该设备被配置为在车辆系统的推进发生车辆之间传送本地数据信号。

    System and method for communicating in a vehicle consist

    公开(公告)号:US09925992B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-03-27

    申请号:US14514633

    申请日:2014-10-15

    CPC classification number: B61L15/0072 B61L15/0018 B61L15/0027

    Abstract: Systems and methods for communicating in a vehicle consist wirelessly communicate (using communication assemblies disposed onboard a vehicle consist) a movement control data message via a first wireless communication path between a lead vehicle and a remote vehicle of the vehicle consist. The vehicle consist includes the lead vehicle and the remote vehicle operably coupled with each other to travel along a route. A non-movement control data message also is wirelessly communicated, but via a different, second wireless communication path between the lead vehicle and the remote vehicle. The movement control data message is communicated to remotely control operation of the remote vehicle from the lead vehicle. The non-movement control data message is communicated to remotely report a status of a component onboard the remote vehicle.

    System and method for vehicle communication, vehicle control, and/or route inspection
    28.
    发明授权
    System and method for vehicle communication, vehicle control, and/or route inspection 有权
    用于车辆通信,车辆控制和/或路线检查的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09581998B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-02-28

    申请号:US14525326

    申请日:2014-10-28

    Abstract: In a system and method for communicating data in a locomotive consist or other vehicle consist (comprising at least first and second linked vehicles), a first electronic component in the first vehicle of the vehicle consist is monitored to determine if the component is in (or enters) a failure state. In the failure state, the first electronic component is unable to perform a designated function. Upon determining the failure state, data is transmitted from the first vehicle to a second electronic component on the second vehicle, over a communication channel linking the first vehicle and the second vehicle. The second electronic component is operated based on the transmitted data, with the second electronic component performing the designated function that the first electronic component is unable to perform.

    Abstract translation: 在用于在机车组件或其他车辆组件(包括至少第一和第二链接的车辆)中传送数据的系统和方法中,监视车辆组合中的第一车辆中的第一电子部件以确定部件是否在(或 进入)故障状态。 在故障状态下,第一电子部件不能执行指定的功能。 在确定故障状态时,通过连接第一车辆和第二车辆的通信信道,将数据从第一车辆发送到第二车辆上的第二电子部件。 第二电子部件基于发送的数据进行操作,第二电子部件执行第一电子部件不能执行的指定功能。

    VEHICLE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AND CONTROL SYSTEMS
    29.
    发明申请
    VEHICLE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AND CONTROL SYSTEMS 审中-公开
    车辆通信系统和控制系统

    公开(公告)号:US20160355198A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-12-08

    申请号:US15237070

    申请日:2016-08-15

    Abstract: A vehicle control system includes a controller that communicates between a first vehicle and a second vehicle and/or a monitoring device in a vehicle system. The controller determines a communication loss and, responsive to determining the communication loss, switches to communicating via a different communication path. The controller also determines an operational restriction on movement of the vehicle system based on the communication loss that is determined, obtains a transitional plan that designates operational settings of the vehicle system at one or more different locations along a route being traveled by the vehicle system, different distances along the route being traveled by the vehicle system, and/or different times. The controller automatically changes the movement of the vehicle system according to the operational settings designated by the transitional plan to reduce the movement of the vehicle system to or below the operational restriction.

    Abstract translation: 车辆控制系统包括在车辆系统中在第一车辆和第二车辆和/或监视装置之间进行通信的控制器。 控制器确定通信丢失,并且响应于确定通信丢失,切换到经由不同通信路径的通信。 控制器还基于所确定的通信损失来确定对车辆系统的运动的操作限制,获得在沿着由车辆系统行进的路线的一个或多个不同位置指定车辆系统的操作设置的过渡计划, 沿车辆系统行驶的路线的不同距离和/或不同的时间。 控制器根据过渡计划指定的操作设置自动改变车辆系统的运动,以将车辆系统的运动降低到运行限制以下。

    BRAKE MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD
    30.
    发明申请
    BRAKE MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD 有权
    制动监测系统及方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160264120A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-09-15

    申请号:US14644612

    申请日:2015-03-11

    CPC classification number: B60T17/228 B60T13/665 B60T17/22

    Abstract: A brake monitoring system and method determine one or more characteristics of a conduit in a first air brake system of a first vehicle system, compare the one or more characteristics of the first air brake system with one or more designated waveform signatures, and distinguish between communication of a brake application signal that is propagated along the vehicle system through the conduit as a decrease in pressure in the conduit and a change in the pressure in the conduit that is not representative of the communication of the brake application signal based on comparing the one or more characteristics with the one or more designated waveform signatures.

    Abstract translation: 制动监视系统和方法确定第一车辆系统的第一空气制动系统中的管道的一个或多个特性,将第一空气制动系统的一个或多个特性与一个或多个指定的波形签名进行比较,并区分通信 制动应用信号,其通过导管沿着车辆系统传播,作为导管中压力的降低,以及导管中的压力变化,其不代表制动应用信号的通信,基于比较该一个或 具有一个或多个指定波形特征的更多特征。

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