CONTROL, SOUND, AND OPERATING SYSTEM FOR MODEL TRAINS
    1.
    发明申请
    CONTROL, SOUND, AND OPERATING SYSTEM FOR MODEL TRAINS 审中-公开
    用于模型火车的控制,声音和操作系统

    公开(公告)号:US20120199701A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-08-09

    申请号:US13441470

    申请日:2012-04-06

    IPC分类号: A63H19/24

    摘要: The present invention provides a model train operating, sound and control system that provides a user with increased operating realism. Disclosed is a novel remote control communication capability between the user and the model trains. This feature is accomplished by using a handheld remote control on which various commands may be entered, and a Track Interface Unit that retrieves and processes the commands. The Track Interface Unit converts the commands to modulated signals (preferably spread spectrum signals) which are sent down the track rails. The model train picks up the modulated signals, retrieves the entered command, and executes it through use of a processor and associated control and driver circuitry. Another novel feature disclosed is a speed control circuit located inside the model train that is capable of continuously monitoring the operating speed of the train and making adjustments to a motor drive circuit.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供了一种模型列车操作,声音和控制系统,其向用户提供增加的操作现实性。 公开了用户和模型列车之间的新型远程控制通信能力。 该功能通过使用可以在其上输入各种命令的手持遥控器以及检索和处理命令的轨道接口单元来实现。 轨道接口单元将命令转换成在轨道轨道上发送的调制信号(最好是扩频信号)。 模型列车拾取调制信号,检索输入的命令,并通过使用处理器和相关的控制和驱动器电路执行它。 公开的另一个新颖特征是位于模型列内的速度控制电路,其能够连续监测列车的运行速度并对电动机驱动电路进行调节。

    Real-time, uninterrupted time-interval to voltage converter
    2.
    发明授权
    Real-time, uninterrupted time-interval to voltage converter 失效
    实时,不间断的电压转换器的时间间隔

    公开(公告)号:US5122996A

    公开(公告)日:1992-06-16

    申请号:US564512

    申请日:1990-08-09

    CPC分类号: G01R35/002 G04F10/10

    摘要: A method and apparatus performs time-interval to voltage conversion immediately and continuously allowing timing variations to be viewed and correlated with other voltage signals displayed on an oscilloscope. A calibration output assists in calibrating the vertical gain and offset of the oscilloscope. An automatic setup software routine finds suitable resolution and offset settings. The method includes the steps of selecting the type of time-interval to be measured, scaling the counting of a clock signal appropriately, offsetting the counting means as desired, counting the number of clock signals that occur during every selected time-interval, limiting the counted results to a preselected range, and converting the counted results to an analog voltage for display by an oscilloscope. And, in a preferred version of the method, when counted results are limited the operator is notified, and there is an additional step of detecting when time-intervals are occurring faster than they can be counted and notifying the operator of that too. A corresponding apparatus for performing the method is disclosed.

    摘要翻译: 一种方法和装置立即执行电压转换的时间间隔并且连续地允许观看定时变化并与示波器上显示的其它电压信号相关联。 校准输出有助于校准示波器的垂直增益和偏移量。 自动设置软件例程找到合适的分辨率和偏移设置。 该方法包括以下步骤:选择要测量的时间间隔的类型,适当地缩放时钟信号的计数,根据需要偏移计数装置,对在每个选择的时间间隔期间发生的时钟信号的数量进行计数,限制 将结果计数到预选范围,并将计数结果转换为示波器显示的模拟电压。 而且,在该方法的优选版本中,当计数结果被限制时,通知操作者,并且还有一个额外的步骤来检测时间间隔发生的速度比它们可以被计数得更快,并通知操作者。 公开了一种用于执行该方法的相应设备。

    Control, sound, and operating system for model trains
    3.
    发明授权
    Control, sound, and operating system for model trains 有权
    模型列车的控制,声音和操作系统

    公开(公告)号:US06457681B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-10-01

    申请号:US09731048

    申请日:2000-12-07

    IPC分类号: B61L2700

    摘要: A model train operating, sound and control system provides a user with increased operating realism. A novel remote control communication capability between the user and the model trains includes a handheld remote control on which various commands may be entered, and a Track Interface Unit that retrieves and processes the commands. The Track Interface Unit converts the commands to modulated signals (preferably spread spectrum signals) which are sent down the track rails. The model train picks up the modulated signals, retrieves the entered command, and executes it through use of a processor and associated control and driver circuitry. A speed control circuit located inside the model train is capable of continuously monitoring the operating speed of the train and making adjustments to a motor drive circuit. Circuitry is connected to the Track Interface Unit to an external source, such as a computer, CD player, or other sound source, so that real-time sounds stream down the model train tracks for playing through the speakers located in the model train. Coupler designs and circuits, as well as a smoke unit, can also be used with the model train system.

    摘要翻译: 模拟火车操作,声音和控制系统为用户提供了更多的操作现实感。 用户和模型列车之间的新型远程控制通信能力包括可在其上输入各种命令的手持遥控器以及检索和处理命令的轨道接口单元。 轨道接口单元将命令转换成在轨道轨道上发送的调制信号(最好是扩频信号)。 模型列车拾取调制信号,检索输入的命令,并通过使用处理器和相关的控制和驱动器电路执行它。 位于模型列车内的速度控制电路能够连续监测列车的运行速度并对电动机驱动电路进行调整。 电路连接到轨道接口单元到诸如计算机,CD播放器或其他声源的外部源,使得实时声音流下模型列车轨道,以通过位于模型列车中的扬声器进行播放。 耦合器设计和电路以及烟雾单元也可以与模型列车系统一起使用。

    Control, sound, and operating system for model trains

    公开(公告)号:US06655640B2

    公开(公告)日:2003-12-02

    申请号:US10237069

    申请日:2002-09-09

    IPC分类号: H02B700

    摘要: A model train operating, sound and control system that provides a user with increased operating realism. A novel remote control communication capability between the user and the model trains. This feature is accomplished by using a handheld remote control on which various commands may be entered, and a Track Interface Unit that retrieves and processes the commands. The Track Interface Unit converts the commands to modulated signals in the form of data bit sequences (preferably spread spectrum signals) which are sent down the track rails. The model train picks up the modulated signals, retrieves the entered command, and executes it through use of a processor and associated control and driver circuitry. A speed control circuit located inside the model train that is capable of continuously monitoring the operating speed of the train and making adjustments to a motor drive circuit, as well as a novel smoke unit. Circuitry for connecting the Track Interface Unit to an external source, such as a computer, CD player, or other sound source, and have real-time sounds stream down the model train tracks for playing through the speakers located in the model train.

    Control, sound, and operating system for model trains
    5.
    发明授权
    Control, sound, and operating system for model trains 有权
    模型列车的控制,声音和操作系统

    公开(公告)号:US06619594B2

    公开(公告)日:2003-09-16

    申请号:US10237070

    申请日:2002-09-09

    IPC分类号: B61L700

    摘要: A model train operating, sound and control system that provides a user with increased operating realism. A novel remote control communication capability between the user and the model trains. This feature is accomplished by using a handheld remote control on which various commands may be entered, and a Track Interface Unit that retrieves and processes the commands. The Track Interface Unit converts the commands to modulated signals in the form of data bit sequences (preferably spread spectrum signals) which are sent down the track rails. The model train picks up the modulated signals, retrieves the entered command, and executes it through use of a processor and associated control and driver circuitry. A speed control circuit located inside the model train that is capable of continuously monitoring the operating speed of the train and making adjustments to a motor drive circuit, as well as a novel smoke unit. Circuitry for connecting the Track Interface Unit to an external source, such as a computer, CD player, or other sound source, and have real-time sounds stream down the model train tracks for playing through the speakers located in the model train.

    摘要翻译: 模拟火车操作,声音和控制系统,为用户提供更多的操作现实感。 用户和模型列车之间的新型遥控通信功能。 该功能通过使用可以在其上输入各种命令的手持遥控器以及检索和处理命令的轨道接口单元来实现。 轨道接口单元将命令转换成以轨道轨道发送的数据比特序列(最好是扩展频谱信号)的形式的调制信号。 模型列车拾取调制信号,检索输入的命令,并通过使用处理器和相关的控制和驱动器电路执行它。 位于模型列车内部的速度控制电路,其能够连续地监视列车的运行速度并对马达驱动电路进行调节,以及新颖的烟雾单元。 用于将轨道接口单元连接到诸如计算机,CD播放器或其他声源的外部源的电路,并且具有实时声音流下模型列车轨道,以通过位于模型列车中的扬声器进行播放。

    Control, sound, and operating system for model trains
    6.
    发明授权
    Control, sound, and operating system for model trains 有权
    模型列车的控制,声音和操作系统

    公开(公告)号:US08262034B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-09-11

    申请号:US10237067

    申请日:2002-09-09

    IPC分类号: B61L3/00

    摘要: A model train system including a track interface unit for bi-directional communication with one or more trains; and a communication circuit installed in the one or more trains that communicates with the track interface unit in a bi-directional manner, the communication circuit communicating to the track interface unit information regarding a current speed of said one or more trains, the communication circuit being configured so as to be capable of receiving an integrally formed command/power signal and processing the command signal independently of the power signal.

    摘要翻译: 一种示范列车系统,包括用于与一个或多个列车进行双向通信的轨道接口单元; 以及安装在所述一个或多个列车中的通信电路,其以双向方式与所述轨道接口单元通信,所述通信电路与所述轨道接口单元通信关于所述一个或多个列车的当前速度的信息,所述通信电路是 被构造成能够接收整体形成的指令/功率信号,并且独立于功率信号来处理指令信号。

    Control, sound, and operating system for model trains
    7.
    发明授权
    Control, sound, and operating system for model trains 有权
    模型列车的控制,声音和操作系统

    公开(公告)号:US07210656B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-05-01

    申请号:US10871045

    申请日:2004-06-21

    IPC分类号: G01B3/00

    摘要: A model train operating, sound and control system that provides a user with increased operating realism. A novel remote control communication capability between the user and the model trains. This feature is accomplished by using a handheld remote control on which various commands may be entered, and a Track Interface Unit that retrieves and processes the commands. The Track Interface Unit converts the commands to modulated signals in the form of data bit sequences (preferably spread spectrum signals) which are sent down the track rails. The model train picks up the modulated signals, retrieves the entered command, and executes it through use of a processor and associated control and driver circuitry. A speed control circuit located inside the model train that is capable of continuously monitoring the operating speed of the train and making adjustments to a motor drive circuit, as well as a novel smoke unit. Circuitry for connecting the Track Interface Unit to an external source, such as a computer, CD player, or other sound source, and have real-time sounds stream down the model train tracks for playing through the speakers located in the model train.

    摘要翻译: 模拟火车操作,声音和控制系统,为用户提供更多的操作现实感。 用户和模型列车之间的新型遥控通信功能。 该功能通过使用可以在其上输入各种命令的手持遥控器以及检索和处理命令的轨道接口单元来实现。 轨道接口单元将命令转换成以轨道轨道发送的数据比特序列(最好是扩展频谱信号)的形式的调制信号。 模型列车拾取调制信号,检索输入的命令,并通过使用处理器和相关的控制和驱动器电路执行它。 位于模型列车内部的速度控制电路,其能够连续地监视列车的运行速度并对马达驱动电路进行调节,以及新颖的烟雾单元。 用于将轨道接口单元连接到诸如计算机,CD播放器或其他声源的外部源的电路,并且具有实时声音流下模型列车轨道,以通过位于模型列车中的扬声器进行播放。

    CONTROL, SOUND, AND OPERATING SYSTEM FOR MODEL TRAINS

    公开(公告)号:US20120199702A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-08-09

    申请号:US13441420

    申请日:2012-04-06

    IPC分类号: A63H19/24

    摘要: The present invention provides a model train operating, sound and control system that provides a user with increased operating realism. Disclosed is a novel remote control communication capability between the user and the model trains. This feature is accomplished by using a handheld remote control on which various commands may be entered, and a Track Interface Unit that retrieves and processes the commands. The Track Interface Unit converts the commands to modulated signals (preferably spread spectrum signals) which are sent down the track rails. The model train picks up the modulated signals, retrieves the entered command, and executes it through use of a processor and associated control and driver circuitry. Another novel feature disclosed is a speed control circuit located inside the model train that is capable of continuously monitoring the operating speed of the train and making adjustments to a motor drive circuit.