Locomotive wireless video recorder and recording system
    41.
    发明授权
    Locomotive wireless video recorder and recording system 有权
    机车无线录像机和录音系统

    公开(公告)号:US07965312B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-06-21

    申请号:US11146831

    申请日:2005-06-06

    IPC分类号: H04N7/18

    摘要: An imaging system (5) for generating landmark correlated images taken from a railroad locomotive includes a camera (142) mounted on the locomotive (22) for imaging an environment in a vicinity of the locomotive and transmitting imaging data indicative of images acquired. The system also includes a location sensor (20) on-board the locomotive generating signals indicative of a geographic location of the locomotive constituting location data. The system also includes a railroad landmark database (68) comprising a plurality of railroad landmarks (76) associated with respective geographic locations constituting landmark tags. The system also includes a processor (e.g., 10) receiving the imaging data and location data and communicating with the railroad landmark database to correlate the landmark tags with the imaging data and the location data for generating landmark correlated image data. The system may also include a computer system (86) for accessing the landmark correlated image data by landmark location.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于产生从铁路机车获得的地标相关图像的成像系统(5)包括安装在机车(22)上的摄像机(142),用于对机车附近的环境进行摄像并传送指示所获取的图像的成像数据。 该系统还包括机载位置传感器(20),其产生指示构成位置数据的机车的地理位置的信号。 该系统还包括铁路地标数据库(68),其包括与构成地标标签的相应地理位置相关联的多个铁路地标(76)。 该系统还包括接收成像数据和位置数据的处理器(例如10),并与铁路地标数据库通信以将地标标签与成像数据和用于产生地标相关图像数据的位置数据相关联。 该系统还可以包括用于通过地标位置访问地标相关图像数据的计算机系统(86)。

    OPERATING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A POWERED VEHICLE
    42.
    发明申请
    OPERATING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A POWERED VEHICLE 审中-公开
    用于控制动力车辆的操作系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20100217462A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-08-26

    申请号:US12390654

    申请日:2009-02-23

    IPC分类号: G05D1/00

    摘要: A system for the communication of data used in the operation of a powered vehicle comprises a plurality of controllers onboard the powered vehicle for controlling operations of the vehicle. At least one of the controllers has a memory in which data is stored and the data is accessible and used by at least two of the controllers for controlling vehicle operations. A communication link is provided between the at least two controllers for sharing data stored in the memory of one of the controllers to control operations of the powered vehicle.

    摘要翻译: 用于在动力车辆的操作中使用的数据的通信的系统包括用于控制车辆的操作的动力车辆上的多个控制器。 控制器中的至少一个具有其中存储数据的存储器,并且该数据可被至少两个用于控制车辆操作的控制器访问和使用。 在至少两个控制器之间提供通信链路,用于共享存储在一个控制器的存储器中的数据,以控制动力车辆的操作。

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A BRAKING EFFORT OF A BRAKING SYSTEM IN A POWERED SYSTEM
    43.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A BRAKING EFFORT OF A BRAKING SYSTEM IN A POWERED SYSTEM 有权
    用于控制动力系统中制动系统制动作用的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20100070116A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-03-18

    申请号:US12211899

    申请日:2008-09-17

    IPC分类号: B60T17/02 G06F19/00

    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。

    METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE OPERATION INCORPORATING QUICK CLEARING FUNCTION
    44.
    发明申请
    METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE OPERATION INCORPORATING QUICK CLEARING FUNCTION 失效
    控制快速清除功能的车辆操作方法

    公开(公告)号:US20090254233A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-10-08

    申请号:US12099431

    申请日:2008-04-08

    IPC分类号: G06F17/00

    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。

    METHOD, SYSTEM AND COMPUTER SOFTWARE CODE FOR TRIP OPTIMIZATION WITH TRAIN/TRACK DATABASE AUGMENTATION
    46.
    发明申请
    METHOD, SYSTEM AND COMPUTER SOFTWARE CODE FOR TRIP OPTIMIZATION WITH TRAIN/TRACK DATABASE AUGMENTATION 有权
    方法,系统和计算机软件代码,用于跟踪/跟踪数据库的优化

    公开(公告)号:US20070219682A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-09-20

    申请号:US11622136

    申请日:2007-01-11

    IPC分类号: G06F17/00

    CPC分类号: B61L3/006 B61L27/0027

    摘要: A system for providing at least one of train information and track characterization information for use in train performance, including a first element to determine a location of a train on a track segment and/or a time from a beginning of the trip. A track characterization element to provide track segment information, and a sensor for measuring an operating condition of at least one of the locomotives in the train are also included. A database is provided for storing track segment information and/or the operating condition of at least one of the locomotives. A processor is also included to correlate information from the first element, the track characterization element, the sensor, and/or the database, so that the database may be used for creating a trip plan that optimizes train performance in accordance with one or more operational criteria for the train.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于提供用于列车性能的列车信息和轨道表征信息中的至少一个的系统,包括用于确定列车在轨道段上的位置和/或从行程开始起的时间的第一元件。 还包括用于提供轨道段信息的轨道表征元件和用于测量列车中的至少一个机车的操作状态的传感器。 提供了一种用于存储轨道段信息和/或至少一个机车的操作条件的数据库。 还包括处理器以将来自第一元件,轨道表征元件,传感器和/或数据库的信息相关联,使得数据库可用于创建根据一个或多个操作来优化列车性能的旅行计划 火车的标准

    Method, system and computer software code for trip optimization with train/track database augmentation
    47.
    发明授权
    Method, system and computer software code for trip optimization with train/track database augmentation 有权
    方法,系统和计算机软件代码,用于使用列车/轨道数据库增加进行行程优化

    公开(公告)号:US08768543B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-01

    申请号:US11622136

    申请日:2007-01-11

    IPC分类号: G05D1/00

    CPC分类号: B61L3/006 B61L27/0027

    摘要: A system for providing at least one of train information and track characterization information for use in train performance, including a first element to determine a location of a train on a track segment and/or a time from a beginning of the trip. A track characterization element to provide track segment information, and a sensor for measuring an operating condition of at least one of the locomotives in the train are also included. A database is provided for storing track segment information and/or the operating condition of at least one of the locomotives. A processor is also included to correlate information from the first element, the track characterization element, the sensor, and/or the database, so that the database may be used for creating a trip plan that optimizes train performance in accordance with one or more operational criteria for the train.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于提供用于列车性能的列车信息和轨道表征信息中的至少一个的系统,包括用于确定列车在轨道段上的位置和/或从行程开始起的时间的第一元件。 还包括用于提供轨道段信息的轨道表征元件和用于测量列车中的至少一个机车的操作状态的传感器。 提供了一种用于存储轨道段信息和/或至少一个机车的操作条件的数据库。 还包括处理器以将来自第一元件,轨道表征元件,传感器和/或数据库的信息相关联,使得数据库可用于创建根据一个或多个操作来优化列车性能的旅行计划 火车的标准

    System and method for pacing a plurality of powered systems traveling along a route
    48.
    发明授权
    System and method for pacing a plurality of powered systems traveling along a route 有权
    用于起搏沿着路线行进的多个动力系统的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08676410B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-18

    申请号:US12131616

    申请日:2008-06-02

    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。

    System and method for pacing a powered system traveling along a route
    49.
    发明授权
    System and method for pacing a powered system traveling along a route 有权
    用于起动沿着路线行驶的动力系统的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08442708B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-05-14

    申请号:US13083842

    申请日:2011-04-11

    IPC分类号: G06F7/00

    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。

    Method for controlling vehicle operation incorporating quick clearing function
    50.
    发明授权
    Method for controlling vehicle operation incorporating quick clearing function 有权
    控制结合快速清除功能的车辆操作方法

    公开(公告)号:US08374738B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-02-12

    申请号:US13422222

    申请日:2012-03-16

    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。