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公开(公告)号：US08892276B1
公开(公告)日：2014-11-18
申请号：US11940285
申请日：2007-11-14
申请人： Neil Young , Louis G. Kovach, II , Mark E. Ricks , John T. Ricks
发明人： Neil Young , Louis G. Kovach, II , Mark E. Ricks , John T. Ricks
CPC分类号： A63H19/24 , A63H17/32 , A63H19/10 , A63H19/14 , A63H19/16 , A63H30/04 , A63H2019/246 , B61L15/009
摘要： A model train control system providing a more realistic modeling of the movement, sound, smoke, and lighting effects of a model train is disclosed. A number of dynamic inputs are used to control such effects. Novel features include providing a dynamic variable speed compensator, a dynamic engine load calculator, automatic dynamic momentum, an adjustable train brake, spectrum control, a velocity controller, pressure sensitive effects, a voice activated dispatcher system, a train location and information reporter network, two digit addressing, a traffic control system, accessory control, a model train Central Control Module, and removable memory modules.
摘要翻译： 公开了一种模型列车控制系统，为模型列车的运动，声音，烟雾和照明效果提供更真实的建模。 许多动态输入用于控制这种效果。 新功能包括提供动态可变速度补偿器，动态发动机负载计算器，自动动态动量，可调节列车制动器，频谱控制，速度控制器，压力敏感效果，语音激活调度器系统，火车位置和信息报告器网络， 两位数寻址，交通控制系统，附件控制，示范列车中央控制模块和可移动存储器模块。
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公开(公告)号：US07659834B2
公开(公告)日：2010-02-09
申请号：US10723430
申请日：2003-11-25
IPC分类号： G08C19/00
摘要： A method and apparatus for designating a particular model vehicle for a command function without punching in the ID of the model vehicle. A remote control device is positioned near one of the model vehicles. A limited field transmission occurs between the model vehicle and the remote control device. The device may be a train engine transmitting its train ID periodically via an infrared (IR) transmission. The remote near the train automatically receives the IR transmission of the train ID, so that the next press of a command button will automatically go to that train ID without needing to punch in the ID number.
摘要翻译： 一种用于指定用于指挥功能的特定车辆的方法和装置，而不冲压模型车辆的ID。 远程控制设备位于模型车辆之一附近。 在模型车辆和遥控装置之间发生有限的场传输。 该装置可以是通过红外（IR）传输周期性地发送其列车ID的列车发动机。 列车附近的遥控器自动接收列车ID的IR传输，以便下次按下命令按钮将自动进入该列车ID，而不需要打入该号码。
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公开(公告)号：US07458545B1
公开(公告)日：2008-12-02
申请号：US11188117
申请日：2005-07-22
申请人： John T. Ricks , Louis G. Kovach, II , Neil Young , Mark E. Ricks
发明人： John T. Ricks , Louis G. Kovach, II , Neil Young , Mark E. Ricks
IPC分类号： B61L23/00
CPC分类号： A63H19/18 , A63H19/20 , A63H19/24 , A63H30/04 , A63H2019/246
摘要： A model train system is provided, comprising a command originator, layout objects, and a communication link. The communication link may be established through the use of magnetic induction coils/transceivers placed at the ends of each layout object. Commands sent by a user via a remote base to the command originator are forwarded to the subsequent layout objects. For addressing, a command index is incremented by each layout object, until it matches the position number of the layout object. Examples of such commands are opening/closing couples which physically connect cars, turning on/off lights, and producing bell and whistle sounds.
摘要翻译： 提供了一种模型列车系统，包括命令发起者，布局对象和通信链路。 可以通过使用放置在每个布局对象的端部处的磁感应线圈/收发器来建立通信链路。 用户通过远程基地发送到命令发起者的命令转发到后续的布局对象。 对于寻址，每个布局对象都会增加一个命令索引，直到它与布局对象的位置编号相匹配。 这样的命令的例子是打开/关闭对，其物理地连接汽车，打开/关闭灯，以及产生铃声和哨声。
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公开(公告)号：US07221113B1
公开(公告)日：2007-05-22
申请号：US10986459
申请日：2004-11-10
申请人： Neil Young , Louis G. Kovach, II
发明人： Neil Young , Louis G. Kovach, II
IPC分类号： B60K6/04
CPC分类号： A63H19/24
摘要： A model vehicle control apparatus. A button controls an aspect of the model vehicle system, or multiple aspects, such as both sound and control. The button is configured to provide more than two outputs depending upon the manner of activation by a user based on pressure or position (more than ON/OFF). Signals corresponding to those outputs are then transmitted to a model vehicle, accessory, or other apparatus in the system. In one embodiment, the button is a pressure-sensitive button. Variations in the pressure select among multiple different possible outputs. For example, a number of sounds can be stored in a memory, with varying pressures selecting different sounds to be played. These sounds can vary non-linearly, not just getting louder, but also changing in type, pitch, etc. Thus, by a variation in pressure, a user can play the sound like a musical instrument. A second embodiment would allow for control of speed and direction of model vehicle, engines and accessories.
摘要翻译： 车载控制装置。 按钮控制模型车辆系统的一个方面，或多个方面，如声音和控制。 该按钮被配置为根据用户基于压力或位置（大于ON / OFF）的激活方式提供两个以上的输出。 然后将与这些输出相对应的信号发送到系统中的模型车辆，附件或其他装置。 在一个实施例中，按钮是压敏按钮。 在多个不同的可能输出之间选择压力的变化。 例如，可以将多个声音存储在存储器中，其中不同的压力选择要播放的不同声音。 这些声音可以非线性地变化，而不仅仅是越来越大，而且也改变了类型，音高等。因此，通过压力变化，用户可以像乐器一样播放声音。 第二实施例将允许控制示范车辆，发动机和附件的速度和方向。
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公开(公告)号：US06947815B2
公开(公告)日：2005-09-20
申请号：US10837547
申请日：2004-04-30
申请人： Neil Young , Louis G. Kovach, II
发明人： Neil Young , Louis G. Kovach, II
CPC分类号： A63H19/24
摘要： A method and apparatus for determining a model vehicle layout by moving a vehicle around the track and noting when the vehicle passes track position detection elements. The vehicle can either detect the position detection elements, or the position detection elements can be sensors which detect the vehicle. By noting the order of the position detection elements as detected, and the direction of the vehicle, the layout of the track can be determined. In one embodiment, the position detection elements are sensors along the track which detect an emitted ID from the vehicle, and also detect the speed and direction of the vehicle. This information is then relayed to a control system. In another embodiment, the vehicle detects the position detection element, and relays this information, along with the train ID, speed and direction, to the control system. In another aspect of the invention, a particular type of vehicle at a particular location can be identified, and can be used to selectively operate accessories adjacent that portion of the track. The invention also can provide automated route generation, the route between A and B meeting input route parameters (e.g., backing into destination) can be automatically determined. Also, default accessory and switch selection can be automatically provided to a hand-held controller based on what the vehicle is approaching.
摘要翻译： 一种用于通过使车辆围绕轨道移动并在车辆通过轨道位置检测元件时注意来确定车辆模型的模型的方法和装置。 车辆可以检测位置检测元件，或者位置检测元件可以是检测车辆的传感器。 通过注意检测到的位置检测元件的顺序和车辆的方向，可以确定轨道的布局。 在一个实施例中，位置检测元件是沿着轨道检测来自车辆的发射ID的传感器，并且还检测车辆的速度和方向。 然后将该信息中继到控制系统。 在另一个实施例中，车辆检测位置检测元件，并将该信息与列车ID，速度和方向一起中继到控制系统。 在本发明的另一方面，可以识别在特定位置处的特定类型的车辆，并且可以用于选择性地操作与轨道的该部分相邻的附件。 本发明还可以提供自动路由生成，可以自动确定满足输入路由参数（例如，到目的地）的A和B之间的路由。 此外，默认的附件和开关选择可以根据车辆正在接近的位置自动提供给手持式控制器。
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公开(公告)号：US07926427B1
公开(公告)日：2011-04-19
申请号：US11187593
申请日：2005-07-22
申请人： Mark E. Ricks , Neil Young , Louis G. Kovach, II , John T. Ricks
发明人： Mark E. Ricks , Neil Young , Louis G. Kovach, II , John T. Ricks
摘要： A model train car having a union with a force sensor is disclosed. The force sensor is configured to measure the amount of force acting on the coupler. The information gathered from the force sensor may work in conjunction with a communication link or a local control unit so that realistic train effects can be produced reflecting the change in force being felt by the model train.
摘要翻译： 公开了一种具有与力传感器结合的模型列车。 力传感器被配置为测量作用在联接器上的力的量。 从力传感器收集的信息可以与通信链路或本地控制单元结合工作，从而可以产生反映模型列车感觉到的力的变化的逼真的列车效应。
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公开(公告)号：US07490118B1
公开(公告)日：2009-02-10
申请号：US10705216
申请日：2003-11-07
CPC分类号： A63H19/24 , A63H2019/246
摘要： Expanding the capacity of a fixed digital field using a unique number calculated from the digital field, such as an error code. Expansion is possible by calculating a new error code using a different algorithm. A recipient, upon not detecting the error code from the original algorithm, checks for the new error code before indicating an error. The presence of the new error code acts like an extra bit to give an entirely new set of numbers for the digital field, thus doubling the command set. In another aspect of the invention, fill bits between transmission packets are used to indicate further data, and are included in calculating the new error code.
摘要翻译： 使用从数字字段计算的唯一号码（如错误代码）来扩展固定数字字段的容量。 通过使用不同的算法计算新的错误代码可以进行扩展。 收件人在未检测到原始算法的错误代码时，会在指示错误之前检查新的错误代码。 新的错误代码的存在像一个额外的位一样为数字字段提供一整套新的数字，从而使命令集合倍增。 在本发明的另一方面，传输分组之间的填充比特用于指示进一步的数据，并且包括在计算新的错误码中。
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公开(公告)号：US07471649B1
公开(公告)日：2008-12-30
申请号：US10723260
申请日：2003-11-25
IPC分类号： H04B7/005
CPC分类号： A63H30/04 , A63H19/24 , H04L5/14 , H04L25/38 , H04L25/4906 , H04L29/12254 , H04L61/2038 , H04L67/12
摘要： Methods and apparatuses implement a bi-directional model train communications protocol compatible with existing uni-directional communications protocols. In one specific embodiment, the existing uni-directional Lionel Train Master command set is expanded utilizing the checksum error nibble to flag an alternative command signal format. This expanded command set is in turn utilized to transmit a command inquiry signal from the base unit to a specifically addressed element. The addressed element in turn transmits a response based upon the expanded command set. Older model railroad elements not configured to recognize the expanded command set, regard the command inquiry signal as a transmission error and are unaffected. Newer model railroad elements not specifically addressed by the command inquiry signal ignore the command and continue operation.
摘要翻译： 方法和设备实现与现有的单向通信协议兼容的双向模型列车通信协议。 在一个具体实施例中，使用校验和错误半字节来扩展现有的单向Lionel Train Master命令集，以标记替代命令信号格式。 该扩展的命令集又被用于将命令查询信号从基本单元发送到专门寻址的元件。 所寻址的元件又基于扩展的命令集发送响应。 未被配置为识别扩展命令集的较旧的模型铁路元件将命令查询信号视为传输错误并且不受影响。 命令查询信号未特别处理的较新型号的铁路元件忽略了命令并继续操作。
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公开(公告)号：US07028955B2
公开(公告)日：2006-04-18
申请号：US10837440
申请日：2004-04-30
申请人： Neil Young , Louis G. Kovach, II
发明人： Neil Young , Louis G. Kovach, II
IPC分类号： B61L25/00
CPC分类号： A63H19/24
摘要： A method and apparatus for determining a model vehicle layout by moving a vehicle around the track and noting when the vehicle passes track position detection elements. The vehicle can either detect the position detection elements, or the position detection elements can be sensors which detect the vehicle. By noting the order of the position detection elements as detected, and the direction of the vehicle, the layout of the track can be determined. In one embodiment, the position detection elements are sensors along the track which detect an emitted ID from the vehicle, and also detect the speed and direction of the vehicle. This information is then relayed to a control system. In another embodiment, the vehicle detects the position detection element, and relays this information, along with the train ID, speed and direction, to the control system. In another aspect of the invention, a particular type of vehicle at a particular location can be identified, and can be used to selectively operate accessories adjacent that portion of the track. The invention also can provide automated route generation, the route between A and B meeting input route parameters (e.g., backing into destination) can be automatically determined. Also, default accessory and switch selection can be automatically provided to a hand-held controller based on what the vehicle is approaching.
摘要翻译： 一种用于通过使车辆围绕轨道移动并在车辆通过轨道位置检测元件时注意来确定车辆模型的模型的方法和装置。 车辆可以检测位置检测元件，或者位置检测元件可以是检测车辆的传感器。 通过注意检测到的位置检测元件的顺序和车辆的方向，可以确定轨道的布局。 在一个实施例中，位置检测元件是沿着轨道检测来自车辆的发射ID的传感器，并且还检测车辆的速度和方向。 然后将该信息中继到控制系统。 在另一个实施例中，车辆检测位置检测元件，并将该信息与列车ID，速度和方向一起中继到控制系统。 在本发明的另一方面，可以识别在特定位置处的特定类型的车辆，并且可以用于选择性地操作与轨道的该部分相邻的附件。 本发明还可以提供自动路由生成，可以自动确定满足输入路由参数（例如，到目的地）的A和B之间的路由。 此外，默认的附件和开关选择可以根据车辆正在接近的位置自动提供给手持式控制器。
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公开(公告)号：US20150102178A1
公开(公告)日：2015-04-16
申请号：US14559599
申请日：2014-12-03
申请人： Louis G. Kovach, II , Neil Young , John T. Ricks , Mark E. Ricks
发明人： Louis G. Kovach, II , Neil Young , John T. Ricks , Mark E. Ricks
摘要： A model train control system providing a more realistic modeling of the movement, sound, smoke, and lighting effects of a model train is disclosed. A number of dynamic inputs are used to control such effects. Novel features include providing a dynamic variable speed compensator, a dynamic engine load calculator, automatic dynamic momentum, an adjustable train brake, spectrum control, a velocity controller, pressure sensitive effects, a voice activated dispatcher system, a train location and information reporter network, two digit addressing, a traffic control system, accessory control, a model train Central Control Module, and removable memory modules.
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