公开(公告)号：US20050137759A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-23

申请号：US10914886

申请日：2004-08-10

申请人： David Peltz ,  Robert Foy ,  Mark Kraeling ,  Mark Wheeler ,  Brian Staton

发明人： David Peltz ,  Robert Foy ,  Mark Kraeling ,  Mark Wheeler ,  Brian Staton

IPC分类号： B61L3/12 ,  G06F7/00

CPC分类号： B61L3/127

摘要： A railway communication system (10) includes a transmitter (12) receiving an input and producing a communication signal (18). The communication signal (18) includes at least two different portions (20,22) for separately encoding respective indications (38,40) of the input. The system also includes a receiver (14) coupled to a controlled device, the receiver (14) extracting at least one of the respective indications (38,40) from the communication signal (18). The receiver controls the device responsive to the at least one extracted indications (38,40).

摘要翻译： 铁路通信系统（10）包括接收输入并产生通信信号（18）的发射机（12）。 通信信号（18）包括用于分别编码输入的相应指示（38,40）的至少两个不同部分（20,22）。 该系统还包括耦合到受控设备的接收器（14），接收器（14）从通信信号（18）提取相应指示（38,40）中的至少一个。 接收器响应于至少一个提取的指示来控制设备（38,40）。

公开(公告)号：US20050143874A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-30

申请号：US11061401

申请日：2005-02-18

申请人： David Peltz ,  Eugene Smith ,  Mark Kraeling ,  Robert Foy ,  Glen Peltonen ,  Steven Kellner ,  Robert Bryant ,  Don Johnson ,  Dale Delaruelle

发明人： David Peltz ,  Eugene Smith ,  Mark Kraeling ,  Robert Foy ,  Glen Peltonen ,  Steven Kellner ,  Robert Bryant ,  Don Johnson ,  Dale Delaruelle

IPC分类号： B61L3/12 ,  B61L3/22 ,  B61L15/00 ,  H04L1/00 ,  H04W24/00 ,  H04W28/18 ,  H04W36/14 ,  H04W36/30 ,  H04W84/00 ,  H04W88/06 ,  G06F17/00

CPC分类号： B61L3/227 ,  B61L3/125 ,  B61L15/0027 ,  B61L15/0081 ,  B61L25/021 ,  B61L25/023 ,  B61L25/025 ,  B61L25/028 ,  B61L27/0005 ,  B61L2201/02 ,  B61L2205/02 ,  B61L2205/04 ,  H04L1/0002 ,  H04W28/18 ,  H04W36/30 ,  H04W88/06

摘要： Method and communication system for a railroad train having at least one locomotive for automatically adjusting the communication system to provide effective communication of command data to control operation of the locomotive are provided. The system includes a transceiver on the locomotive. The system further includes at least one transceiver remote from the locomotive. A database may be provided for storing data relative to a plurality of communication schemes available to the communication system. A first monitor may be used for sensing a parameter indicative of the quality of the communications between the transceivers when the transceivers are operating under a first one of the available communication schemes and generating data indicative of communications quality. A processor in communication-with the monitor and the database may be configured to select a second communication scheme when the quality of the communications provided by the first communication scheme is not satisfactory to ensure that the command data will be reliably communicated with respect to the locomotive.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种用于铁路列车的方法和通信系统，其具有至少一个机车，用于自动调整通信系统以提供命令数据的有效通信以控制机车的操作。 该系统包括机车上的收发器。 该系统还包括远离机车的至少一个收发器。 可以提供用于存储关于通信系统可用的多个通信方案的数据的数据库。 当收发器在可用通信方案中的第一个下操作并且生成指示通信质量的数据时，第一监视器可用于感测指示收发器之间的通信质量的参数。 与监视器和数据库通信的处理器可以被配置为当由第一通信方案提供的通信的质量不令人满意时选择第二通信方案，以确保命令数据将相对于机车可靠地通信 。

公开(公告)号：US20120130568A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-24

申请号：US13046808

申请日：2011-03-14

申请人： Samuel GOLDEN ,  David Eldredge ,  Robert Foy ,  Stephen Smith ,  John William Brand ,  Kevin Kapp

发明人： Samuel GOLDEN ,  David Eldredge ,  Robert Foy ,  Stephen Smith ,  John William Brand ,  Kevin Kapp

IPC分类号： G05D1/00 ,  H04Q5/22

CPC分类号： H04Q9/00 ,  B61L15/0072 ,  B61L27/0077 ,  H04Q2209/30 ,  H04Q2209/47

摘要： A data communication system for a rail vehicle consist includes a data reading device and a processing module. The data reading device is disposed on the consist and is configured to interrogate and read data from a tangible and non-transitory medium that is spaced apart from the data reading device. The processing module is disposed on the rail vehicle consist and is communicatively coupled with the data reading device. The processing module receives the data from the data reading device and uses the data in connection with one or more operations of the rail vehicle consist. A method for communicating data with a rail vehicle consist includes interrogating and reading data from a tangible and non-transitory medium using an electronic reading device while the medium is spaced apart from the reading device and using the data in connection with one or more operations of the rail vehicle consist based on the data.

摘要翻译： 轨道车辆组合的数据通信系统包括数据读取装置和处理模块。 数据读取装置设置在组合上，并被配置成询问和从与数据读取装置间隔开的有形和非暂时介质读取数据。 处理模块设置在轨道车辆组合件上，并且与数据读取装置通信地耦合。 处理模块从数据读取装置接收数据，并使用与轨道车辆组合的一个或多个操作有关的数据。 用于与轨道车辆组件通信数据的方法包括使用电子读取装置从有形和非暂时介质询问和读取数据，同时介质与读取装置间隔开并且使用与一个或多个操作相关的数据 铁路车辆根据数据组成。

公开(公告)号：US20120126065A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-24

申请号：US12949308

申请日：2010-11-18

申请人： Kristopher SMITH ,  Todd William Goodermuth ,  Brian Schroeck ,  Robert Bremmer ,  Robert Foy

发明人： Kristopher SMITH ,  Todd William Goodermuth ,  Brian Schroeck ,  Robert Bremmer ,  Robert Foy

IPC分类号： G05D1/00

CPC分类号： B61L3/127 ,  B61L3/006 ,  B61L15/0027 ,  B61L27/04

摘要： Systems and methods for remotely controlling a rail vehicle are provided. In one embodiment, a remote operator control system includes a communication link to send and receive rail vehicle information, an operator interface, and a controller. The controller is configured to send, through the communication link, a request to establish communication with a positive train control system on-board a selected rail vehicle based on an operating condition. In response to receiving confirmation of communication with the positive train control system, the control is configured to receive positive train control information for the selected rail vehicle through the communication link, and display the positive train control information for the selected rail vehicle on the operator interface.

摘要翻译： 提供了用于远程控制轨道车辆的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，遥控操作员控制系统包括用于发送和接收轨道车辆信息的通信链路，操作者接口和控制器。 控制器被配置为基于操作条件通过通信链路发送与所选择的轨道车辆上的正列车控制系统建立通信的请求。 响应于接收到与正列车控制系统的通信的确认，该控制被配置为通过通信链路接收所选轨道车辆的正列车控制信息，并且在操作者接口上显示所选轨道车辆的正列车控制信息 。

公开(公告)号：US08843419B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-23

申请号：US12902209

申请日：2010-10-12

申请人： Jared Klineman Cooper ,  David Eldredge ,  Robert Foy ,  Glenn Shaffer ,  John Brand ,  Todd William Goodermuth ,  Christopher Rekucki

发明人： Jared Klineman Cooper ,  David Eldredge ,  Robert Foy ,  Glenn Shaffer ,  John Brand ,  Todd William Goodermuth ,  Christopher Rekucki

IPC分类号： G06Q99/00 ,  G06F17/00 ,  B61L15/00 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  B60L15/32 ,  B61C17/12 ,  H04L29/08

CPC分类号： B60L15/32 ,  B60L2200/26 ,  B61C17/12 ,  B61L15/0063 ,  B61L15/0072 ,  G06Q30/0283 ,  H04L67/14 ,  Y02T30/10

摘要： Methods and systems are provided for controlling a locomotive (or other rail vehicle) owned by a first entity when borrowed and operated by a second entity. The locomotive includes an operating control system having a first mode and a second, different mode of operation, the first mode including settings configured for the first entity, the second mode including settings configured for a second, different entity. The method includes enabling the first mode and disabling the second mode of the operating control system when the locomotive is operated by the first entity, and enabling the second mode and disabling the first mode of the operating control system when the locomotive is operated by the second entity.

摘要翻译： 提供了用于控制由第二实体借用和操作由第一实体拥有的机车（或其他轨道车辆）的方法和系统。 机车包括具有第一模式和第二不同操作模式的操作控制系统，第一模式包括为第一实体配置的设置，第二模式包括为第二不同实体配置的设置。 该方法包括启动第一模式并且当机车由第一实体操作时禁用操作控制系统的第二模式，并且当机车由第二实体操作时启用第二模式并禁用操作控制系统的第一模式 实体。

公开(公告)号：US08532842B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-10

申请号：US12949308

申请日：2010-11-18

申请人： Kristopher Smith ,  Todd William Goodermuth ,  Brian Schroeck ,  Robert Bremmer ,  Robert Foy

发明人： Kristopher Smith ,  Todd William Goodermuth ,  Brian Schroeck ,  Robert Bremmer ,  Robert Foy

IPC分类号： B61B1/00

CPC分类号： B61L3/127 ,  B61L3/006 ,  B61L15/0027 ,  B61L27/04

摘要： Systems and methods for remotely controlling a rail vehicle are provided. In one embodiment, a remote operator control system includes a communication link to send and receive rail vehicle information, an operator interface, and a controller. The controller is configured to send, through the communication link, a request to establish communication with a positive train control system on-board a selected rail vehicle based on an operating condition. In response to receiving confirmation of communication with the positive train control system, the control is configured to receive positive train control information for the selected rail vehicle through the communication link, and display the positive train control information for the selected rail vehicle on the operator interface.

摘要翻译： 提供了用于远程控制轨道车辆的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，遥控操作员控制系统包括用于发送和接收轨道车辆信息的通信链路，操作者接口和控制器。 控制器被配置为基于操作条件通过通信链路发送与所选择的轨道车辆上的正列车控制系统建立通信的请求。 响应于接收到与正列车控制系统的通信的确认，该控制被配置为通过通信链路接收所选轨道车辆的正列车控制信息，并且在操作者接口上显示所选轨道车辆的正列车控制信息 。

公开(公告)号：US20050228552A1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-13

申请号：US11036708

申请日：2005-01-14

申请人： David Kornick ,  Robert Foy ,  Eric Moore ,  John McElroy ,  Chris Luevano ,  George Freeman

发明人： David Kornick ,  Robert Foy ,  Eric Moore ,  John McElroy ,  Chris Luevano ,  George Freeman

IPC分类号： B61L3/12 ,  B61L7/06 ,  B61L17/00 ,  G06F7/00

CPC分类号： B61L7/06 ,  B61L3/127 ,  B61L17/00

摘要： A communications device is provided for routing a locomotive over a track layout in a train yard. The locomotive is operable over a plurality of alternative track routes to reach a respective destination from a plurality of possible destinations in said track layout. The track layout includes a plurality of switches configured to alter a route for a locomotive running along the track layout. The communications device may include a first user display for use in commanding a desired destination for the locomotive within the track layout by setting the state of the switches along the route to the destination.

摘要翻译： 提供通信设备用于在机场的轨道布局上路由机车。 机车可以在多个替代轨道路线上操作以从所述轨道布局中的多个可能的目的地到达相应的目的地。 轨道布局包括多个开关，其被配置为改变沿着轨道布局运行的机车的路线。 通信设备可以包括第一用户显示器，用于通过将开关沿着路线的状态设置到目的地来命令轨道布局内的机车的期望目的地。

公开(公告)号：US08655516B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-18

申请号：US12955710

申请日：2010-11-29

申请人： Joseph Forrest Noffsinger ,  Robert Foy ,  Brian McManus ,  Stephen Smith ,  John Brand ,  Jared Klineman Cooper ,  Kevin Kapp ,  Kaitlyn Hrdlicka

发明人： Joseph Forrest Noffsinger ,  Robert Foy ,  Brian McManus ,  Stephen Smith ,  John Brand ,  Jared Klineman Cooper ,  Kevin Kapp ,  Kaitlyn Hrdlicka

IPC分类号： G05F1/00

CPC分类号： B61L15/0027 ,  B61L15/0036 ,  B61L27/0022

摘要： A communication system for a rail vehicle consist includes antenna modules, routing modules, and an arbitration module. The antenna modules are disposed at spaced apart locations and receive a trip profile from an off-board device. The trip profile is related to tractive and/or braking effort supplied by one or more powered units of the rail vehicle consist. The routing modules are disposed on the powered units and are communicatively coupled with the antenna modules. The routing modules are communicatively coupled with a network connection extending along the rail vehicle consist between the powered units. The arbitration module is communicatively coupled with the routing modules by the network connection. The routing modules transmit the received trip profile to the arbitration module. The arbitration module reconstitutes the trip profile into a message that is transmitted to a propulsion subsystem of one or more of the powered units.

摘要翻译： 用于轨道车辆组合的通信系统包括天线模块，路由模块和仲裁模块。 天线模块设置在间隔开的位置并且接收来自板外装置的跳闸曲线。 行驶曲线与由轨道车辆组合的一个或多个动力单元提供的牵引力和/或制动力相关。 路由模块设置在供电单元上，并与天线模块通信耦合。 路由模块通信地与沿着轨道车辆延伸的网络连接组合在动力单元之间。 仲裁模块通过网络连接与路由模块通信耦合。 路由模块将接收到的跳闸配置文件发送到仲裁模块。 仲裁模块将行程简档重新组合成传送到一个或多个动力单元的推进子系统的消息。

公开(公告)号：US08538608B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-17

申请号：US12556334

申请日：2009-09-09

申请人： Mikhail Meltser ,  Timothy Medema ,  John Brand ,  Jared Klineman Cooper ,  Todd Goodermuth ,  David Allen Eldredge ,  Robert Foy ,  Christopher McNally ,  Joseph Forrest Noffsinger ,  David McKay ,  Patricia Lacy ,  Kristopher Smith

发明人： Mikhail Meltser ,  Timothy Medema ,  John Brand ,  Jared Klineman Cooper ,  Todd Goodermuth ,  David Allen Eldredge ,  Robert Foy ,  Christopher McNally ,  Joseph Forrest Noffsinger ,  David McKay ,  Patricia Lacy ,  Kristopher Smith

IPC分类号： G05D11/00 ,  G06F17/00

CPC分类号： B61C17/12 ,  B61L3/006 ,  B61L15/0027 ,  B61L15/0036

摘要： A control system for a rail vehicle system including a lead powered unit and a remote powered unit is provided. The system includes a user interface, a master isolation module and a slave controller. The user interface is disposed in the lead powered unit and is configured to receive an isolation command to turn on or off the remote powered unit. The master isolation module is configured to receive the isolation command from the user interface and to communicate an instruction based on the isolation command. The slave controller is configured to receive the instruction from the master isolation module. The slave controller causes the remote powered unit to supply tractive force to propel the rail vehicle system when the instruction directs the slave controller to turn on the remote powered unit. The slave controller causes the remote powered unit to withhold the tractive force when the instruction directs the slave controller to turn off the remote powered unit.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种用于包括导线供电单元和远程供电单元的轨道车辆系统的控制系统。 该系统包括用户界面，主隔离模块和从控制器。 用户界面被设置在引导供电的单元中，并被配置为接收隔离命令来打开或关闭远程供电的单元。 主隔离模块配置为从用户界面接收隔离命令，并根据隔离命令通知指令。 从控制器被配置为从主隔离模块接收指令。 当指令指示从控制器打开远程供电的单元时，从控制器使远程供电的单元提供牵引力以推进轨道车辆系统。 当指令指示从控制器关闭远程供电的单元时，从控制器使远程供电单元保持牵引力。

公开(公告)号：US20120136515A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-31

申请号：US12955710

申请日：2010-11-29

申请人： Joseph Forrest Noffsinger ,  Robert Foy ,  Brian McManus ,  Stephen Smith ,  John Brand ,  Jared Klineman Cooper ,  Kevin Kapp ,  Kaitlyn Hrdlicka

发明人： Joseph Forrest Noffsinger ,  Robert Foy ,  Brian McManus ,  Stephen Smith ,  John Brand ,  Jared Klineman Cooper ,  Kevin Kapp ,  Kaitlyn Hrdlicka

IPC分类号： G05D1/00

CPC分类号： B61L15/0027 ,  B61L15/0036 ,  B61L27/0022

摘要： A communication system for a rail vehicle consist includes antenna modules, routing modules, and an arbitration module. The antenna modules are disposed at spaced apart locations and receive a trip profile from an off-board device. The trip profile is related to tractive and/or braking effort supplied by one or more powered units of the rail vehicle consist. The routing modules are disposed on the powered units and are communicatively coupled with the antenna modules. The routing modules are communicatively coupled with a network connection extending along the rail vehicle consist between the powered units. The arbitration module is communicatively coupled with the routing modules by the network connection. The routing modules transmit the received trip profile to the arbitration module. The arbitration module reconstitutes the trip profile into a message that is transmitted to a propulsion subsystem of one or more of the powered units.

摘要翻译： 用于轨道车辆组合的通信系统包括天线模块，路由模块和仲裁模块。 天线模块设置在间隔开的位置并且接收来自板外装置的跳闸曲线。 行驶曲线与由轨道车辆组合的一个或多个动力单元提供的牵引力和/或制动力相关。 路由模块设置在供电单元上，并与天线模块通信耦合。 路由模块通信地与沿着轨道车辆延伸的网络连接组合在动力单元之间。 仲裁模块通过网络连接与路由模块通信耦合。 路由模块将接收到的跳闸配置文件发送到仲裁模块。 仲裁模块将行程简档重新组合成传送到一个或多个动力单元的推进子系统的消息。