Surface material and condition sensing system
    1.
    发明授权
    Surface material and condition sensing system 失效
    表面材料和状况检测系统

    公开(公告)号:US5745051A

    公开(公告)日:1998-04-28

    申请号:US783556

    申请日:1997-01-14

    摘要: A system and apparatus for detecting and evaluating surface conditions on a road surface from a moving vehicle as disclosed. The system comprises a sensor means for detecting the presence of deposited material on a road surface, detecting means for determining one or more characteristics of the material such as its freezing temperature, process means for converting a detected signal and display means for displaying the condition of the road surface. A first embodiment of the invention includes a collection device for collecting a sample of the surface materials and one or more sensors to detect the freezing point of the material. A second embodiment includes a collection chamber which can be isolated and its contents frozen so that the freeze temperature may be obtained irrespective of knowing the composition of the material. A third embodiment of the present invention includes a remote sensing apparatus which utilizes electromagnetic radiation to sense actual surface material conditions, temperatures, and composition. This information is then processed through a computer in order to determine, preferably while the vehicle is in motion, those additional steps necessary to apply additional materials to the road surface in order to minimize hazardous driving conditions.

    摘要翻译: 如所公开的,用于检测和评估来自移动车辆的路面上的表面状况的系统和装置。 该系统包括用于检测路面上沉积材料的存在的传感器装置,用于确定诸如其冻结温度的材料的一个或多个特性的检测装置,用于转换检测信号的处理装置和用于显示检测信号的条件的显示装置 路面。 本发明的第一实施例包括用于收集表面材料的样品的收集装置和用于检测材料的凝固点的一个或多个传感器。 第二实施例包括收集室,其可以被隔离并且其内容物被冷冻,使得可以获得冻结温度,而不管知道材料的组成。 本发明的第三实施例包括利用电磁辐射感测实际表面材料条件,温度和组成的遥感设备。 然后,通过计算机处理该信息,以便优选地在车辆运动时确定为了使危险行驶条件最小化而将附加材料施加到路面所需的附加步骤。

    Surface condition sensing and treatment systems, and associated methods
    2.
    发明授权
    Surface condition sensing and treatment systems, and associated methods 有权
    表面状况检测和处理系统及相关方法

    公开(公告)号:US07839301B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-11-23

    申请号:US11150940

    申请日:2005-06-13

    IPC分类号: G08G1/09

    CPC分类号: E01H10/007

    摘要: A surface condition sensing and treatment system includes a transmitter for transmitting electromagnetic radiation (EMR) toward a surface material disposed upon a vehicle travel surface. Reflected EMR is received and signals indicative of the reflected EMR are processed to produce output corresponding to a characteristic of the surface material. Characteristics include friction, depth and composition, including ice present in the surface material. Sensing may be locally or remotely, automatically or manually initiated. The system may include a display and at least one computer with a database of surface material characteristics, historical, environmental and GIS positional information. Sensed characteristics processed with database information may determine a surface treatment, according to a selected outcome or level of service. A spreader system applies the surface treatment responsive to local, remote, automatic or manual command. The system may be mounted with a vehicle, and may sense surface conditions while the vehicle is in motion.

    摘要翻译: 表面状况检测和处理系统包括用于向设置在车辆行驶表面上的表面材料传送电磁辐射(EMR)的发射器。 接收到反射的EMR,并且处理表示反射的EMR的信号以产生对应于表面材料的特征的输出。 特征包括摩擦,深度和组成,包括表面材料中存在的冰。 感测可以在本地或远程,自动或手动启动。 该系统可以包括显示器和具有表面材料特性,历史,环境和GIS位置信息的数据库的至少一个计算机。 用数据库信息处理的感测特征可以根据所选择的结果或服务水平确定表面处理。 吊具系统根据本地,远程,自动或手动指令应用表面处理。 该系统可以安装有车辆,并且可以在车辆运动时感测表面状况。

    Methods for determining need for treating a vehicle travel surface
    3.
    发明授权
    Methods for determining need for treating a vehicle travel surface 有权
    确定需要处理车辆行驶表面的方法

    公开(公告)号:US07400267B1

    公开(公告)日:2008-07-15

    申请号:US11513697

    申请日:2006-08-31

    IPC分类号: G08G1/09

    摘要: Methods for determining need for treating a vehicle travel surface include sensing, at a first time, a characteristic of a vehicle travel surface from a mobile sensor. Sensed characteristics include temperature, friction coefficient, material volumetric buildup, e.g., composition, such as an amount or percentage of ice or snow, density, depth, freeze point and chemical concentrations. The sensed characteristic is recorded as a first measurement in a database, and GIS information correlating a location with the first measurement is attached. The characteristic of the vehicle travel surface is sensed at a second time, at the location, and recorded in the database, for example as a second measurement. GIS information correlating the location with the second measurement may be attached, and the first and second measurements compared.

    摘要翻译: 用于确定对车辆行驶表面的处理需求的方法包括在第一时间检测来自移动传感器的车辆行驶表面的特性。 感测特征包括温度,摩擦系数,材料体积积累,例如组成,例如冰或雪的量或百分比,密度,深度,凝固点和化学浓度。 感测到的特征被记录在数据库中作为第一测量,并且附加了将位置与第一测量相关联的GIS信息。 车辆行驶表面的特性在第二时间,在该位置处被感测并记录在数据库中,例如作为第二测量。 可以附加将位置与第二测量相关联的GIS信息,并且比较第一和第二测量。

    Vehicle mounted travel surface and weather condition monitoring system
    4.
    发明授权
    Vehicle mounted travel surface and weather condition monitoring system 有权
    车载行驶表面和天气状况监测系统

    公开(公告)号:US07164365B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-01-16

    申请号:US11273364

    申请日:2005-11-14

    IPC分类号: G08G1/09

    摘要: A system and apparatus for detecting and evaluating surface conditions on a road surface and atmospheric conditions simultaneously from a vehicle includes a sensor for detecting the presence of deposited material on a road surface, a detector for determining one or more characteristics of the deposited material such as freezing temperature, process means for converting a detected signal and display means for displaying the condition of the road surface, and a sensor for detecting falling precipitation. An embodiment of the present invention includes a remote sensing apparatus which utilizes electromagnetic radiation to sense actual surface material conditions, temperatures, and composition and local atmospheric conditions at the vehicle as it is moving over a travel surface. This information is then processed through a computer in order to determine those additional steps necessary to apply additional materials to the road surface in order to minimize hazardous driving conditions.

    摘要翻译: 用于从车辆同时检测和评估路面和大气条件的表面状况的系统和装置包括:用于检测路面上沉积材料的存在的传感器;用于确定沉积材料的一个或多个特性的检测器,例如 冷冻温度,用于转换检测信号的处理装置和用于显示路面状况的显示装置,以及用于检测落下的降水的传感器。 本发明的一个实施例包括遥感装置,其利用电磁辐射来感测车辆在行进表面上移动时的实际表面材料状况,温度,组成和局部大气条件。 然后通过计算机对这些信息进行处理,以便确定将附加材料应用于路面所需的附加步骤,以便最小化危险的驾驶条件。

    Surface material and condition sensing system
    5.
    发明授权
    Surface material and condition sensing system 失效
    表面材料和状况检测系统

    公开(公告)号:US5619193A

    公开(公告)日:1997-04-08

    申请号:US660232

    申请日:1996-06-07

    摘要: A system and apparatus for detecting and evaluating surface conditions on a road surface from a moving vehicle as disclosed. The system comprises a sensor means for detecting the presence of deposited material on a road surface, detecting means for determining one or more characteristics of the material such as its freezing temperature, process means for converting a detected signal and display means for displaying the condition of the road surface. A first embodiment of the invention includes a collection device for collecting a sample of the surface materials and one or more sensors to detect the freezing point of the material. A second embodiment includes a collection chamber which can be isolated and its contents frozen so that the freeze temperature may be obtained irrespective of knowing the composition of the material. A third embodiment of the present invention includes a remote sensing apparatus which utilizes electromagnetic radiation to sense actual surface material conditions, temperatures, and composition. This information is then processed through a computer in order to determine, preferably while the vehicle is in motion, those additional steps necessary to apply additional materials to the road surface in order to minimize hazardous driving conditions.

    摘要翻译: 如所公开的,用于检测和评估来自移动车辆的路面上的表面状况的系统和装置。 该系统包括用于检测路面上沉积材料的存在的传感器装置,用于确定诸如其冻结温度的材料的一个或多个特性的检测装置,用于转换检测信号的处理装置和用于显示检测信号的状态的显示装置 路面。 本发明的第一实施例包括用于收集表面材料的样品的收集装置和用于检测材料的凝固点的一个或多个传感器。 第二实施例包括收集室,其可以被隔离并且其内容物被冷冻,使得可以获得冻结温度,而不管知道材料的组成。 本发明的第三实施例包括利用电磁辐射感测实际表面材料条件,温度和组成的遥感设备。 然后,通过计算机处理该信息,以便优选地在车辆运动时确定为了使危险行驶条件最小化而将附加材料施加到路面所需的附加步骤。

    Systems and method for monitoring and controlling a vehicle travel surface
    6.
    发明授权
    Systems and method for monitoring and controlling a vehicle travel surface 有权
    用于监控和控制车辆行驶表面的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08044823B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-10-25

    申请号:US12726993

    申请日:2010-03-18

    IPC分类号: G08G1/09

    摘要: Methods for determining need for treating a vehicle travel surface include sensing, at a first time, a characteristic of a vehicle travel surface from a mobile sensor. Sensed characteristics include temperature, friction coefficient, material volumetric buildup, e.g., composition, such as an amount or percentage of ice or snow, density, depth, freeze point and chemical concentrations. The sensed characteristic is recorded as a first measurement in a database, and GIS information correlating a location with the first measurement is attached. The characteristic of the vehicle travel surface is sensed at a second time, at the location, and recorded in the database, for example as a second measurement. GIS information correlating the location with the second measurement may be attached, and the first and second measurements compared.

    摘要翻译: 用于确定对车辆行驶表面的处理需求的方法包括在第一时间检测来自移动传感器的车辆行驶表面的特性。 感测特征包括温度,摩擦系数,材料体积积累,例如组成,例如冰或雪的量或百分比,密度,深度,凝固点和化学浓度。 感测到的特征被记录在数据库中作为第一测量,并且附加了将位置与第一测量相关联的GIS信息。 车辆行驶表面的特性在第二时间,在该位置处被感测并记录在数据库中,例如作为第二测量。 可以附加将位置与第二测量相关联的GIS信息,并且比较第一和第二测量。

    Systems And Method For Monitoring And Controlling A Vehicle Travel Surface
    7.
    发明申请
    Systems And Method For Monitoring And Controlling A Vehicle Travel Surface 有权
    用于监控和控制车辆行驶表面的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20100189498A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-07-29

    申请号:US12726993

    申请日:2010-03-18

    IPC分类号: E01C11/00 E01C19/00

    摘要: Methods for determining need for treating a vehicle travel surface include sensing, at a first time, a characteristic of a vehicle travel surface from a mobile sensor. Sensed characteristics include temperature, friction coefficient, material volumetric buildup, e.g., composition, such as an amount or percentage of ice or snow, density, depth, freeze point and chemical concentrations. The sensed characteristic is recorded as a first measurement in a database, and GIS information correlating a location with the first measurement is attached. The characteristic of the vehicle travel surface is sensed at a second time, at the location, and recorded in the database, for example as a second measurement. GIS information correlating the location with the second measurement may be attached, and the first and second measurements compared.

    摘要翻译: 用于确定对车辆行驶表面的处理需求的方法包括在第一时间检测来自移动传感器的车辆行驶表面的特性。 感测特征包括温度,摩擦系数,材料体积积累,例如组成,例如冰或雪的量或百分比,密度,深度,凝固点和化学浓度。 感测到的特征被记录在数据库中作为第一测量,并且附加了将位置与第一测量相关联的GIS信息。 车辆行驶表面的特性在第二时间,在该位置处被感测并记录在数据库中,例如作为第二测量。 可以附加将位置与第二测量相关联的GIS信息,并且比较第一和第二测量。

    Apparatus and system for synchronized application of one or more materials to a surface from a vehicle and control of a vehicle mounted variable position snow removal device
    8.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and system for synchronized application of one or more materials to a surface from a vehicle and control of a vehicle mounted variable position snow removal device 失效
    一种或多种材料同时应用于车辆表面的装置和系统,以及控制车辆安装的可变位置除雪装置

    公开(公告)号:US06938829B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-09-06

    申请号:US09862652

    申请日:2001-05-21

    摘要: An apparatus and system, preferably mounted on a service vehicle, provides synchronized application of fluid materials, either solid or liquid, to a vehicle travel surface in proportional amounts or spatially distributed proportions in response to user defined requirements and/or operation of a vehicle mounted component in response to conditions encountered in real time. A first embodiment is a vehicle mounted apparatus and system for coordinated application of a plurality of materials to a surface simultaneously and in desired proportions and/or widths automatically and/or selectively. A second embodiment includes a granular material distribution device and includes a plurality of liquid spray headers and pumping means. A third embodiment of the present invention is a vehicle mounted apparatus and system for automated coordinated application of a plurality of materials to a surface as well as automated component control such as blade blocking plate control based on sensed current surface condition information and current accurate location information as well as past operating history and predicted near term weather conditions.

    摘要翻译: 优选地安装在服务车辆上的装置和系统响应于用户定义的要求和/或车辆安装的操作,以比例的量或空间分布的比例同时应用固体或液体的流体材料到车辆行驶表面 响应于实时遇到的情况。 第一实施例是一种车载装置和系统,用于将多种材料协同地应用于表面,同时且以所需的比例和/或宽度自动和/或选择地施加。 第二实施例包括颗粒材料分配装置,并且包括多个液体喷雾头和泵送装置。 本发明的第三实施例是一种用于将多种材料自动协同应用于表面的车载装置和系统,以及基于感测的当前表面状态信息和当前准确的位置信息的自动化部件控制,例如叶片阻挡板控制 以及过去的运营历史和预测的近期天气情况。

    Apparatus and system for synchronized application of one or more materials to a surface from a vehicle and control of a vehicle mounted variable position snow removal device
    9.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and system for synchronized application of one or more materials to a surface from a vehicle and control of a vehicle mounted variable position snow removal device 有权
    一种或多种材料同时应用于车辆表面的装置和系统,以及控制车辆安装的可变位置除雪装置

    公开(公告)号:US06173904B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-01-16

    申请号:US09286809

    申请日:1999-04-06

    IPC分类号: B05B1700

    摘要: An apparatus and system, preferably mounted on a service vehicle, provides synchronized application of fluid materials, either solid or liquid, to a vehicle travel surface in proportional amounts or spatially distributed proportions in response to user defined requirements and/or operation of a vehicle mounted component in response to conditions encountered in real time. A first embodiment is a vehicle mounted apparatus and system for coordinated application of a plurality of materials to a surface simultaneously and in desired proportions and/or widths automatically and/or selectively. A second embodiment includes a granular material distribution device and includes a plurality of liquid spray headers and pumping means. A third embodiment of the present invention is a vehicle mounted apparatus and system for automated coordinated application of a plurality of materials to a surface as well as automated component control such as blade blocking plate control based on sensed current surface condition information and current accurate location information as well as past operating history and predicted near term weather conditions.

    摘要翻译: 优选地安装在服务车辆上的装置和系统响应于用户定义的要求和/或车辆安装的操作,以比例的量或空间分布的比例同时应用固体或液体的流体材料到车辆行驶表面 响应于实时遇到的情况。 第一实施例是一种车载装置和系统,用于将多种材料协同地应用于表面,同时且以所需的比例和/或宽度自动和/或选择地施加。 第二实施例包括颗粒材料分配装置,并且包括多个液体喷雾头和泵送装置。 本发明的第三实施例是一种用于将多种材料自动协同应用于表面的车载装置和系统,以及基于感测的当前表面状态信息和当前准确的位置信息的自动化部件控制,例如叶片阻挡板控制 以及过去的运营历史和预测的近期天气情况。

    Methods for determining need for treating a vehicle travel surface
    10.
    发明授权
    Methods for determining need for treating a vehicle travel surface 失效
    确定需要处理车辆行驶表面的方法

    公开(公告)号:US07683804B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-03-23

    申请号:US11932240

    申请日:2007-10-31

    IPC分类号: G08G1/09

    摘要: Methods for determining need for treating a vehicle travel surface include sensing, at a first time, a characteristic of a vehicle travel surface from a mobile sensor. Sensed characteristics include temperature, friction coefficient, material volumetric buildup, e.g., composition, such as an amount or percentage of ice or snow, density, depth, freeze point and chemical concentrations. The sensed characteristic is recorded as a first measurement in a database, and GIS information correlating a location with the first measurement is attached. The characteristic of the vehicle travel surface is sensed at a second time, at the location, and recorded in the database, for example as a second measurement. GIS information correlating the location with the second measurement may be attached, and the first and second measurements compared.

    摘要翻译: 用于确定对车辆行驶表面的处理需求的方法包括在第一时间检测来自移动传感器的车辆行驶表面的特性。 感测特征包括温度,摩擦系数,材料体积积累,例如组成,例如冰或雪的量或百分比,密度,深度,凝固点和化学浓度。 感测到的特征被记录在数据库中作为第一测量,并且附加了将位置与第一测量相关联的GIS信息。 车辆行驶表面的特性在第二时间,在该位置处被感测并记录在数据库中,例如作为第二测量。 可以附加将位置与第二测量相关联的GIS信息,并且比较第一和第二测量。