公开(公告)号：US09434359B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-06

申请号：US12211899

申请日：2008-09-17

申请人： Ajith Kuttannair Kumar ,  Glenn Robert Shaffer

发明人： Ajith Kuttannair Kumar ,  Glenn Robert Shaffer

IPC分类号： B60T7/12 ,  B60T7/18 ,  B60T7/16

CPC分类号： B60T7/18 ,  B60T7/16

摘要： A control system is provided for controlling a braking effort of a braking system in a powered system. The powered system travels along a route. The control system includes a controller coupled to the braking system, where the controller is configured to monitor the braking effort of the braking system at a braking region along the route. The controller is further configured to control the braking effort at the braking region, such that the braking effort approaches within a predetermined range of a braking effort threshold, but does not exceed the braking effort threshold. A method is also provided for controlling a braking effort of a braking system in a powered system.

摘要翻译： 提供一种用于控制动力系统中的制动系统的制动力的控制系统。 动力系统沿着路线行进。 控制系统包括耦合到制动系统的控制器，其中控制器被配置为监测沿着路线的制动区域处的制动系统的制动力。 控制器进一步构造成控制制动区域的制动力，使得制动力接近制动力阈值的预定范围内，但不超过制动力阈值。 还提供了一种用于控制动力系统中的制动系统的制动力的方法。

公开(公告)号：US08112191B2

公开(公告)日：2012-02-07

申请号：US12183310

申请日：2008-07-31

申请人： Ajith Kuttannair Kumar ,  Glenn Robert Shaffer ,  David Michael Peltz ,  Joseph F. Noffsinger

发明人： Ajith Kuttannair Kumar ,  Glenn Robert Shaffer ,  David Michael Peltz ,  Joseph F. Noffsinger

IPC分类号： G05D3/00 ,  G06F7/00

CPC分类号： B60T17/228 ,  B60K6/105 ,  B60K6/20 ,  B60L7/18 ,  B60L11/123 ,  B60L11/1801 ,  B60L15/2045 ,  B60L2200/26 ,  B60T17/221 ,  Y02T10/6204 ,  Y02T10/6217 ,  Y02T10/645 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7077 ,  Y02T10/72 ,  Y02T10/7283 ,  Y10S903/903

摘要： A system is provided for monitoring the effectiveness of a braking function in a powered system. The system includes a sensor configured to measure a parameter related to the operation of the powered system. Additionally, the system includes a processor coupled to the sensor, to receive data related to the parameter. Subsequent to activating the braking function, the processor is configured to determine the effectiveness of the braking function of the powered system, based upon whether the parameter data varies by a predetermined threshold. A method and a computer software code are also provided for monitoring the effectiveness of a braking function in a powered system.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种用于监视动力系统中制动功能的有效性的系统。 该系统包括被配置为测量与动力系统的操作有关的参数的传感器。 另外，该系统包括耦合到传感器的处理器，以接收与该参数有关的数据。 在激活制动功能之后，处理器被配置为基于参数数据是否变化预定阈值来确定动力系统的制动功能的有效性。 还提供了一种方法和计算机软件代码，用于监视动力系统中制动功能的有效性。

公开(公告)号：US20090276108A1

公开(公告)日：2009-11-05

申请号：US12113454

申请日：2008-05-01

申请人： Ajith Kuttannair Kumar ,  Glenn Robert Shaffer

发明人： Ajith Kuttannair Kumar ,  Glenn Robert Shaffer

IPC分类号： G06F19/00 ,  G06K9/00

CPC分类号： B61L23/00

摘要： A system is provided for processing images of wayside equipment adjacent to a route. The system includes a video camera configured to collect visible spectral data of the wayside equipment. The video camera is positioned on an external surface of a powered system traveling along the route. Additionally, the system includes a controller coupled to the video camera, where the controller is configured to process the visible spectral data, and is further configured to transmit a signal based upon processing the visible spectral data. Additionally, a method and computer readable media are provided for processing images of wayside equipment adjacent to a route.

摘要翻译： 提供一种用于处理与路线相邻的路边设备的图像的系统。 该系统包括被配置为收集路边设备的可见光谱数据的摄像机。 摄像机位于沿着路线行进的动力系统的外表面上。 另外，该系统包括耦合到摄像机的控制器，其中控制器被配置为处理可见光谱数据，并且还被配置为基于处理可见光谱数据来发送信号。 此外，提供了一种用于处理与路线相邻的路边设备的图像的方法和计算机可读介质。

公开(公告)号：US20090037039A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-05

申请号：US11904761

申请日：2007-09-27

申请人： Ting Yu ,  Frederick Wilson Wheeler ,  Robert August Kaucic ,  Paulo Ricardo Mendonca ,  Ajith Kuttannair Kumar ,  Glenn Robert Shaffer ,  Thomas Baby Sebastian

发明人： Ting Yu ,  Frederick Wilson Wheeler ,  Robert August Kaucic ,  Paulo Ricardo Mendonca ,  Ajith Kuttannair Kumar ,  Glenn Robert Shaffer ,  Thomas Baby Sebastian

IPC分类号： G06F17/00

CPC分类号： B61L25/025 ,  B61L2205/04 ,  G06T7/73 ,  G06T2207/10016 ,  G06T2207/20068 ,  G06T2207/30236 ,  G06T2207/30252 ,  G06T2207/30256

摘要： A system for determining a track location operates to acquire a current video frame via at least one video camera mounted on board a locomotive, determine a track location based on information extracted from the at least one video frame, and transmit the track location information to a navigation system to determine control parameters for the locomotive.

摘要翻译： 用于确定轨道位置的系统用于经由安装在机车上的至少一个摄像机获取当前视频帧，基于从至少一个视频帧提取的信息确定轨道位置，并将轨道位置信息发送到 导航系统确定机车的控制参数。

公开(公告)号：US09733625B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-15

申请号：US11385354

申请日：2006-03-20

申请人： Ajith Kuttannair Kumar ,  Glenn Robert Shaffer ,  Paul Kenneth Houpt ,  Bernardo Adrian Movsichoff ,  David So Keung Chan ,  Sukru Alper Eker

发明人： Ajith Kuttannair Kumar ,  Glenn Robert Shaffer ,  Paul Kenneth Houpt ,  Bernardo Adrian Movsichoff ,  David So Keung Chan ,  Sukru Alper Eker

IPC分类号： G05D1/00 ,  G05B13/02 ,  B61L3/00 ,  B61L25/02 ,  B61L27/00

CPC分类号： G05B13/021 ,  B61L3/006 ,  B61L25/025 ,  B61L25/026 ,  B61L27/0027 ,  B61L2205/04 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q10/063

摘要： A system for operating a train having one or more locomotive consists with each locomotive consist comprising one or more locomotives, the system including a locator element to determine a location of the train, a track characterization element to provide information about a track, a sensor for measuring an operating condition of the locomotive consist, a processor operable to receive information from the locator element, the track characterizing element, and the sensor, and an algorithm embodied within the processor having access to the information to create a trip plan that optimizes performance of the locomotive consist in accordance with one or more operational criteria for the train.

公开(公告)号：US09527518B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-27

申请号：US12061444

申请日：2008-04-02

申请人： Patricia Sue Lacy ,  Ajith Kuttannair Kumar ,  Glenn Robert Shaffer ,  Jennifer B. Young

发明人： Patricia Sue Lacy ,  Ajith Kuttannair Kumar ,  Glenn Robert Shaffer ,  Jennifer B. Young

IPC分类号： B61L3/00

CPC分类号： B61L3/006

摘要： A method for communicating operational information for a mission plan to an operator of a powered system, the method including collecting information specific to a mission plan, verifying information specific to the mission, and/or accepting information specific to the mission. The powered system is allowed to be autonomously controlled. A system and a computer software code are also disclosed for communicating operational information for a mission plan to an operator of a powered system.

摘要翻译： 一种用于将任务计划的操作信息传达给动力系统的操作者的方法，所述方法包括收集特定于任务计划的信息，验证特定于任务的信息和/或接受特定于任务的信息。 动力系统被允许自主控制。 还公开了一种系统和计算机软件代码，用于将任务计划的操作信息传送给动力系统的操作者。

公开(公告)号：US08798902B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-05

申请号：US12364648

申请日：2009-02-03

申请人： Ajith Kuttannair Kumar ,  Glenn Robert Shaffer ,  Vishram Vinayak Nandedkar ,  Patricia Sue Lacy ,  Kevin Kapp ,  Eric Vorndran ,  Daniel Pagano ,  Parameswaran Shanmugam ,  Ryan Goes

发明人： Ajith Kuttannair Kumar ,  Glenn Robert Shaffer ,  Vishram Vinayak Nandedkar ,  Patricia Sue Lacy ,  Kevin Kapp ,  Eric Vorndran ,  Daniel Pagano ,  Parameswaran Shanmugam ,  Ryan Goes

IPC分类号： G01C21/30 ,  B60L3/12

CPC分类号： B60L3/12 ,  B60L2200/26

摘要： A method for controlling a powered system, the method including operating the powered system to perform a mission based on an optimized mission plan, identifying when the powered system is approaching a location in the mission where the powered system may change from a first route to a second route, obtaining information about whether the first route or the second route will be taken, and if the second route is taken, adjusting the mission plan to optimize reduced emissions output and/or reduced fuel consumption based on the route change.

摘要翻译： 一种用于控制动力系统的方法，所述方法包括操作所述动力系统以基于优化的任务计划执行任务，识别所述动力系统何时接近所述任务中的位置，其中所述动力系统可以从第一路线改变为 第二路线，获取关于是否采取第一路线或第二路线的信息，并且如果采用第二路线，则根据路线变化调整任务计划以优化减排量输出和/或降低燃料消耗。

公开(公告)号：US20090266943A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-29

申请号：US12191758

申请日：2008-08-14

申请人： Ajith Kuttannair Kumar ,  Glenn Robert Shaffer

发明人： Ajith Kuttannair Kumar ,  Glenn Robert Shaffer

IPC分类号： B61L21/00

CPC分类号： B61L3/006 ,  B61L27/0027

摘要： A system is provided for pacing a powered system traveling along a route separated into a plurality of block regions. Each block region has a respective signal. The system includes a controller configured to receive a status of the signal in an adjacent block region to a current block region of the powered system. The controller is configured to determine a time duration between a change in the status of the signal in an adjacent block region. The controller is further configured to determine an expected status of the signal to be experienced by the powered system in the plurality of block regions, based upon the time duration and a route parameter of the plurality of block regions.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种用于对沿着分离成多个块区域的路线行进的动力系统进行起搏的系统。 每个块区域具有相应的信号。 该系统包括控制器，其被配置为将相邻块区域中的信号的状态接收到动力系统的当前块区域。 控制器被配置为确定相邻块区域中的信号的状态的改变之间的持续时间。 控制器还被配置为基于多个块区域的持续时间和路由参数来确定多个块区域中的被动系统将要经历的信号的预期状态。

公开(公告)号：US20080288192A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-20

申请号：US12183310

申请日：2008-07-31

申请人： Ajith Kuttannair Kumar ,  Glenn Robert Shaffer ,  David Michael Peltz ,  Joseph F. Noffsinger

发明人： Ajith Kuttannair Kumar ,  Glenn Robert Shaffer ,  David Michael Peltz ,  Joseph F. Noffsinger

IPC分类号： G01R21/06

CPC分类号： B60T17/228 ,  B60K6/105 ,  B60K6/20 ,  B60L7/18 ,  B60L11/123 ,  B60L11/1801 ,  B60L15/2045 ,  B60L2200/26 ,  B60T17/221 ,  Y02T10/6204 ,  Y02T10/6217 ,  Y02T10/645 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7077 ,  Y02T10/72 ,  Y02T10/7283 ,  Y10S903/903

摘要： A system is provided for monitoring the effectiveness of a braking function in a powered system. The system includes a sensor configured to measure a parameter related to the operation of the powered system. Additionally, the system includes a processor coupled to the sensor, to receive data related to the parameter. Subsequent to activating the braking function, the processor is configured to determine the effectiveness of the braking function of the powered system, based upon whether the parameter data varies by a predetermined threshold. A method and a computer software code are also provided for monitoring the effectiveness of a braking function in a powered system.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种用于监视动力系统中制动功能的有效性的系统。 该系统包括被配置为测量与动力系统的操作有关的参数的传感器。 另外，该系统包括耦合到传感器的处理器，以接收与该参数有关的数据。 在激活制动功能之后，处理器被配置为基于参数数据是否变化预定阈值来确定动力系统的制动功能的有效性。 还提供了一种方法和计算机软件代码，用于监视动力系统中制动功能的有效性。

公开(公告)号：US20110285842A1

公开(公告)日：2011-11-24

申请号：US13194517

申请日：2011-07-29

申请人： David Michael Davenport ,  Paulo Ricardo Mendonca ,  Rahul Bhotika ,  Glenn Robert Shaffer

发明人： David Michael Davenport ,  Paulo Ricardo Mendonca ,  Rahul Bhotika ,  Glenn Robert Shaffer

IPC分类号： H04N7/18

CPC分类号： B61L25/021 ,  B61L23/04 ,  B61L25/025 ,  B61L27/0077 ,  B61L27/0088 ,  B61L27/0094 ,  B61L2205/04 ,  G06T7/246 ,  G06T7/74 ,  G06T2207/10016 ,  G06T2207/30252 ,  H04N7/183

摘要： A method that relates to mobile platform positioning through landmark recognition. The method includes receiving a captured image of a landmark, wherein the captured image was captured from an onboard camera system located on the mobile platform. A comparison of the captured image to a plurality of stored images, that are images of landmarks at known locations is made. The method recognizes the captured image based on the comparison and then determines the location of the mobile platform, based on the recognition. The method may be employed with a locomotive. A system and computer program product for mobile device positioning is also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 通过地标识别涉及移动平台定位的方法。 该方法包括接收地标的捕获图像，其中捕获的图像是从位于移动平台上的车载相机系统捕获的。 拍摄的图像与多个存储的图像（即已知位置处的地标的图像）进行比较。 该方法基于比较识别捕获的图像，然后基于识别确定移动平台的位置。 该方法可以与机车一起使用。 还公开了一种用于移动设备定位的系统和计算机程序产品。