Model railroad cattle car sound effects
    2.
    发明授权
    Model railroad cattle car sound effects 失效
    型号铁路牛车声音效果

    公开(公告)号:US5267318A

    公开(公告)日:1993-11-30

    申请号:US588566

    申请日:1990-09-26

    摘要: A model railroad cattle car sound effects system includes a speech synthesis circuit (FIG. 6) for "playing" selected cow voices stored as digital data in an EPROM (160). In a random mode of operation, a state generator (30) provides a pseudo-random count that is used to select among four different calm cow voices, one of which is silence. The resulting audio output is perceived as random contented cow sounds. A pendulum motion detector (FIG. 8) provides an indication of lateral motion of the system. An up/down motion counter (40) maintains a motion count reflecting the level of excitation of the system (and the cows). The motion counter increments responsive to motion, and decrements gradually in the absence of detected motion. A motion count of at least four invokes a triggered mode of operation, in which the counter output is used to select among four different excited cow voices. The resulting audio output imitates increasingly agitated cows as the motion count further increases.

    摘要翻译: 模型铁路车辆汽车音响系统包括用于在EPROM(160)中“播放”存储为数字数据的选择的母牛声音的语音合成电路(图6)。 在随机的操作模式中,状态发生器(30)提供用于在四个不同的平静牛声中选择的伪随机数,其中之一是静音。 所产生的音频输出被认为是随机的奶牛声音。 摆动运动检测器(图8)提供系统的横向运动的指示。 上/下运动计数器(40)保持反映系统(和母牛)的激发水平的运动计数。 运动计数器响应于运动而递增,并且在没有检测到运动的情况下逐渐递减。 至少4的运动计数调用触发的操作模式,其中计数器输出用于在四种不同的激动牛声中进行选择。 所产生的音频输出模仿越来越激动的奶牛,因为运动数量进一步增加。

    Continuous sound by concatenating selected digital sound segments
    4.
    发明授权
    Continuous sound by concatenating selected digital sound segments 失效
    通过连接选定的数字声音段连续播放声音

    公开(公告)号:US06230140B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-05-08

    申请号:US09096117

    申请日:1998-06-11

    IPC分类号: G10H120

    摘要: Non-looped continuous sound made up of random sequencing of digital sound segments is generated by taking several short segments of an otherwise continuous sound and forming independent records of those short segments. The stored segments are re-assembled into a sound sequence of arbitrary length based on selecting the next sound segment according to some statistical algorithm. The selected algorithm may be simply a random or pseudo-random selection, or it may provide a probability weighting to emphasize some sound records over others, or some combination of factors also affected by external stimuli such as light, heat or operator input. Apparatus for generating random sequenced digital sound are disclosed. Another aspect of the invention is logical sequence sound in which the selection of sound segments proceeds according to a logical sequence which is programmable.

    摘要翻译: 由数字声音段的随机排序组成的非循环连续声音是通过采取几个短段的其他连续声音并形成这些短段的独立记录而产生的。 根据一些统计算法,存储的段被重新组合成任意长度的声音序列,这是基于选择下一个声音段。 所选择的算法可以简单地是随机或伪随机选择,或者它可以提供概率加权以强调某些声音记录超过其他声音,或者也受到诸如光,热或操作者输入之类的外部刺激的影响的某些因素的组合。 公开了用于产生随机排序的数字声音的装置。 本发明的另一方面是逻辑序列声音,其中声音段的选择根据可编程的逻辑顺序进行。

    Method and apparatus for storing and utilizing a unique power down state
in a model railroad system
    5.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for storing and utilizing a unique power down state in a model railroad system 失效
    在模型铁路系统中存储和利用独特的掉电状态的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US5940005A

    公开(公告)日:1999-08-17

    申请号:US441028

    申请日:1995-05-15

    IPC分类号: A63H19/24 H02J13/00 H04Q1/00

    摘要: An electronic control system for model railroads incorporates a motor control unit, an electronic state generator that generates particular operating state signals responsive to multiple reset conditions. A first reset condition initiates sequencing of motor control states and a second super reset condition independently controls system initialization conditions increasing the overall number and accessibility of controller generated operating states.

    摘要翻译: 用于模型铁路的电子控制系统包括电动机控制单元,电子状态发生器,其响应于多个复位条件产生特定的操作状态信号。 第一复位条件启动电机控制状态的排序,第二超级复位条件独立地控制系统初始化条件,增加控制器产生的运行状态的总数和可访问性。

    Method of generating continuous non-looped sound effects
    6.
    发明授权
    Method of generating continuous non-looped sound effects 失效
    产生连续非环形声音效果的方法

    公开(公告)号:US5633985A

    公开(公告)日:1997-05-27

    申请号:US443893

    申请日:1995-05-31

    摘要: Non-looped continuous sound made up of random sequencing of digital sound segments is generated by taking several short segments of an otherwise continuous sound and forming independent records of those short segments. The stored segments are re-assembled into a sound sequence of arbitrary length based on selecting the next sound segment according to some statistical algorithm. The selected algorithm may be simply a random or pseudo-random selection, or it may provide a probability weighting to emphasize some sound records over others, or some combination of factors also affected by external stimuli such as light, heat or operator input. The selection of sound segments proceeds according to a logical sequence which is programmable. Sounds are organized into groups of similar sounds which may be accessed according to subsects. Groups may include beginning (head), middle and end (tail) sound segments.

    摘要翻译: 由数字声音段的随机排序组成的非循环连续声音是通过采取几个短段的其他连续声音并形成这些短段的独立记录而产生的。 根据一些统计算法,存储的段被重新组合成任意长度的声音序列,这是基于选择下一个声音段。 所选择的算法可以简单地是随机或伪随机选择,或者它可以提供概率加权以强调某些声音记录超过其他声音,或者也受到诸如光,热或者操作者输入之类的外部刺激的影响的某些因素的组合。 声音段的选择根据可编程的逻辑顺序进行。 声音被组织成类似声音的组,其可以根据子段被访问。 组可以包括开始(头),中间和尾(尾)声段。

    Command control for model railroading using AC track power signals for
encoding pseudo-digital signals
    7.
    发明授权
    Command control for model railroading using AC track power signals for encoding pseudo-digital signals 失效
    用于模拟轨道的命令控制,使用AC轨道功率信号编码伪数字信号

    公开(公告)号:US5773939A

    公开(公告)日:1998-06-30

    申请号:US480679

    申请日:1995-06-07

    IPC分类号: A63H19/24 H02J13/00 H02P7/00

    摘要: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for transmitting very fast digital DC signals over the track for remote control in a model railroad layout, by selecting positive and negative lobes from the applied AC track power signal. This method allows digital transmission at 120 Hz rate that can be used within a 60 Hz AC system. This is fast enough to be used for Digital Command Control (DCC) and also capable of delivering large power output efficiently without the expense of filtering or exotic electronic control circuits. This method also has low sensitivity to electrical noise and does not generate significant noise during operation. We describe methods of transmitting and receiving positive and negative lobes and methods to extend this technology. We also describe other areas where this technology can be applied such as remote control of appliances connected to any AC power environment such as home or industrial electric power systems.

    摘要翻译: 公开的装置和方法用于通过从所施加的AC轨道功率信号中选择正和负波瓣,在轨道上传输非常快速的数字DC信号,用于模型铁路布局中的远程控制。 该方法允许以120 Hz的速率进行数字传输,可在60 Hz AC系统中使用。 这足以用于数字命令控制(DCC),并且还能够有效地提供大功率输出,而无需过滤或异步电子控制电路的费用。 该方法对电噪声的灵敏度低,在运行中不会产生明显的噪声。 我们描述了发射和接收正和负波瓣的方法和扩展这种技术的方法。 我们还介绍了可应用该技术的其他领域,例如连接到任何交流电源环境(如家用或工业电力系统)的设备的遥控器。

    Automatic initialization in a model railroad motor control system
    8.
    发明授权
    Automatic initialization in a model railroad motor control system 失效
    模型铁路电机控制系统中的自动初始化

    公开(公告)号:US5394068A

    公开(公告)日:1995-02-28

    申请号:US12364

    申请日:1993-02-02

    IPC分类号: A63H19/24 H02J13/00 H02P3/00

    摘要: Electronic control circuits for model railroading including a reversing motor control circuit. An on-board electronic state machine indicates one at a time of a predetermined series of states including forward, neutral and reverse, and is clocked to the next state responsive to an interrupt in the track power signal. The circuit further includes reset means for resetting the state machine directly to a neutral state responsive to an interruption of the track power signal of extended duration. The state machine can be remotely programmed to reset to any desired one of the series of states in response to a track power signal interrupt. The unique reset state is useful for receiving various remote control signals without driving the motor.

    摘要翻译: 用于模型轨道的电子控制电路,包括反转电机控制电路。 车载电子状态机指示包括前进,中立和反向的预定的一系列状态中的一个,并且响应于轨道功率信号中的中断而被计时到下一个状态。 电路还包括用于响应于延长持续时间的轨道功率信号的中断而将状态机直接复位到中立状态的复位装置。 响应于轨道功率信号中断,状态机可以被远程编程以复位到一系列状态中的任何期望的状态。 唯一的复位状态对于在不驱动电机的情况下接收各种遥控信号很有用。

    Model train locomotive with doppler shifting of sound effects
    9.
    发明授权
    Model train locomotive with doppler shifting of sound effects 失效
    模型火车机车与多普勒频移音效

    公开(公告)号:US5896017A

    公开(公告)日:1999-04-20

    申请号:US485813

    申请日:1995-06-07

    IPC分类号: A63H19/24 H02J13/00 H02B7/00

    摘要: Electronic circuits and methods are disclosed for remote control of a locomotive in a model railroad layout having an interruptible DC power supply coupled to the railroad track. The locomotive motor is isolated from the track so as to allow use of polarity reversals on the track power signal for controlling remote effects in the locomotive such as sound and visual effects. An on-board electronic state generator is provided in the locomotive for maintaining one at a time of a predetermined set of states, at least one of the states having a corresponding remote effect associated therewith. Remote control signals such as a pulsed reversal in polarity of the DC track power signal (PRP) or high voltage pulse (HVP) are used to clock the state generator to a desired state, thereby permitting control of a plurality of remote effects using only the traditional DC power supply interface. Further remote effects can be controlled by using the amount of DC voltage superimposed over the AC track signed to indicate, for instance, a desired pitch for the train horn. Alternately, the length in time at which a remote signal is applied to the track can itself serve as coded instructions to an on-board remote control selection memory.

    摘要翻译: 公开了用于在具有耦合到铁路轨道的可中断DC电源的模型铁路布局中的机车的远程控制的电子电路和方法。 机车电动机与轨道隔离,以便在轨道功率信号上使用极性反转来控制机车中的远程效应,例如声音和视觉效果。 机车电子状态发生器设置在机车中,用于在预定状态集合的一个时间保持一个状态,至少一个状态具有与之相关联的对应的远程效果。 使用诸如DC轨道功率信号(PRP)或高压脉冲(HVP)的极性的脉冲反转的遥控信号将状态发生器定时到期望的状态,由此仅允许控制多个远程效果 传统的直流电源接口。 可以通过使用叠加在被标记的AC轨道上的直流电压的量来控制更远的效果,以指示例如火车喇叭的期望的音高。 或者,将远程信号施加到轨道的时间长度本身可以用作到板上遥控选择存储器的编码指令。

    Complex switch turn-out arrangements using proximity selection
    10.
    发明授权
    Complex switch turn-out arrangements using proximity selection 失效
    使用接近选择的复合开关输出装置

    公开(公告)号:US5590856A

    公开(公告)日:1997-01-07

    申请号:US484014

    申请日:1995-06-07

    IPC分类号: A63H19/24 B61L11/00

    CPC分类号: A63H19/24

    摘要: A method and apparatus for directing the movement of a train around a model railroad track having one or more turn-outs activated by at least two separate arming signals. Each signal is linked to a specified direction of the turn-outs such as straight, curve right, or curve left. The arming signal is sent to all turn-outs on the railroad track but only the turn-out which the train is approaching is toggled to a position corresponding to the arming signal. All turn-outs over which the train is moving at the time the arming signal is sent are disarmed to prevent the train from derailing due to the toggling turn-out. Proximity-selection switches may also be used for slot-car operation or for city or highway vehicles which are part of a model or miniature diorama within the model railroad layout.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于引导列车围绕具有由至少两个单独的布防信号激活的一个或多个弯道的模型铁轨的运动的方法和装置。 每个信号都与指定的方向相关联,例如直线,曲线右或曲线左。 武装信号被发送到铁路轨道上的所有出口,但只有列车正在接近的转弯才被切换到对应于布防信号的位置。 在发射武装信号时火车正在移动的所有熄灯都被解除武装,以防止列车由于切换关闭而脱轨。 接近选择开关也可用于开槽车操作,也可用于城市或公路车辆,这些车辆是模型铁路布局中的模型或微型西洋镜的一部分。