公开(公告)号：US08406943B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-26

申请号：US13567128

申请日：2012-08-06

申请人： John Brand ,  Jared Klineman Cooper ,  Gregory Hrebek ,  Brian McManus

发明人： John Brand ,  Jared Klineman Cooper ,  Gregory Hrebek ,  Brian McManus

IPC分类号： B61L23/00

CPC分类号： B61L23/007 ,  B61L3/127 ,  B61L23/041

摘要： A method of verifying clearance of a rail crossing includes: (a) detecting the presence of a train near the crossing, the train being equipped with a locomotive control unit; (b) in response to detection of the train near the crossing, generating a unique code; (c) capturing an image of the crossing; (d) transmitting the unique code along with the image to a remote operator control unit; (e) using the locomotive control unit, waiting for a response from the operator control unit containing the unique code; and (f) if the response containing the unique code is received by the locomotive control unit, permitting further operation of the train and, if the unique code is not received by the locomotive control unit, carrying out an automatic response which prevents movement of the train through the crossing.

摘要翻译： 检查轨道交叉口的间隙的方法包括：（a）检测靠近十字路口的火车的存在，列车配备有机车控制单元; （b）响应检测靠近十字路口的火车，产生一个唯一的守则; （c）拍摄十字路口的图像; （d）将唯一代码与图像一起发送到远程操作员控制单元; （e）使用机车控制单元，等待来自包含唯一代码的操作员控制单元的响应; 以及（f）如果由机车控制单元接收到包含唯一码的响应，允许列车的进一步操作，并且如果机车控制单元没有接收到唯一代码，则执行自动响应， 穿越十字路口。

公开(公告)号：US08280567B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-02

申请号：US12344846

申请日：2008-12-29

申请人： John Brand ,  Jared Klineman Cooper ,  Gregory Hrebek ,  Brian McManus

发明人： John Brand ,  Jared Klineman Cooper ,  Gregory Hrebek ,  Brian McManus

IPC分类号： B61L23/00

CPC分类号： B61L23/007 ,  B61L3/127 ,  B61L23/041

摘要： A method of verifying clearance of a rail crossing includes: (a) detecting the presence of a train near the crossing, the train being equipped with a locomotive control unit; (b) in response to detection of the train near the crossing, generating a unique code; (c) capturing an image of the crossing; (d) transmitting the unique code along with the image to a remote operator control unit; (e) using the locomotive control unit, waiting for a response from the operator control unit containing the unique code; and (f) if the response containing the unique code is received by the locomotive control unit, permitting further operation of the train and, if the unique code is not received by the locomotive control unit, carrying out an automatic response which prevents movement of the train through the crossing.

摘要翻译： 检查轨道交叉口的间隙的方法包括：（a）检测靠近十字路口的火车的存在，列车配备有机车控制单元; （b）响应检测靠近十字路口的火车，产生一个唯一的守则; （c）拍摄十字路口的图像; （d）将唯一代码与图像一起发送到远程操作员控制单元; （e）使用机车控制单元，等待来自包含唯一代码的操作员控制单元的响应; 以及（f）如果由机车控制单元接收到包含唯一码的响应，允许列车的进一步操作，并且如果机车控制单元没有接收到唯一代码，则执行自动响应， 穿越十字路口。

公开(公告)号：US20100163687A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-01

申请号：US12344846

申请日：2008-12-29

申请人： John Brand ,  Jared Klineman Cooper ,  Gregory Hrebek ,  Brian McManus

发明人： John Brand ,  Jared Klineman Cooper ,  Gregory Hrebek ,  Brian McManus

IPC分类号： B61L23/00

CPC分类号： B61L23/007 ,  B61L3/127 ,  B61L23/041

摘要： A method of verifying clearance of a rail crossing includes: (a) detecting the presence of a train near the crossing, the train being equipped with a locomotive control unit; (b) in response to detection of the train near the crossing, generating a unique code; (c) capturing an image of the crossing; (d) transmitting the unique code along with the image to a remote operator control unit; (e) using the locomotive control unit, waiting for a response from the operator control unit containing the unique code; and (f) if the response containing the unique code is received by the locomotive control unit, permitting further operation of the train and, if the unique code is not received by the locomotive control unit, carrying out an automatic response which prevents movement of the train through the crossing.

摘要翻译： 检查轨道交叉口的间隙的方法包括：（a）检测靠近十字路口的火车的存在，列车配备有机车控制单元; （b）响应检测靠近十字路口的火车，产生一个唯一的守则; （c）拍摄十字路口的图像; （d）将唯一代码与图像一起发送到远程操作员控制单元; （e）使用机车控制单元，等待来自包含唯一代码的操作员控制单元的响应; 以及（f）如果由机车控制单元接收到包含唯一码的响应，允许列车的进一步操作，并且如果机车控制单元没有接收到唯一代码，则执行自动响应， 穿越十字路口。

公开(公告)号：US20120292457A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-22

申请号：US13567128

申请日：2012-08-06

申请人： John Brand ,  Jared Klineman Cooper ,  Gregory Hrebek ,  Brian McManus

发明人： John Brand ,  Jared Klineman Cooper ,  Gregory Hrebek ,  Brian McManus

IPC分类号： B61L23/00 ,  B61L3/00

CPC分类号： B61L23/007 ,  B61L3/127 ,  B61L23/041

摘要： A method of verifying clearance of a rail crossing includes: (a) detecting the presence of a train near the crossing, the train being equipped with a locomotive control unit; (b) in response to detection of the train near the crossing, generating a unique code; (c) capturing an image of the crossing; (d) transmitting the unique code along with the image to a remote operator control unit; (e) using the locomotive control unit, waiting for a response from the operator control unit containing the unique code; and (f) if the response containing the unique code is received by the locomotive control unit, permitting further operation of the train and, if the unique code is not received by the locomotive control unit, carrying out an automatic response which prevents movement of the train through the crossing.

摘要翻译： 检查轨道交叉口的间隙的方法包括：（a）检测靠近十字路口的火车的存在，列车配备有机车控制单元; （b）响应检测靠近十字路口的火车，产生一个唯一的守则; （c）拍摄十字路口的图像; （d）将唯一代码与图像一起发送到远程操作员控制单元; （e）使用机车控制单元，等待来自包含唯一代码的操作员控制单元的响应; 以及（f）如果由机车控制单元接收到包含唯一码的响应，允许列车的进一步操作，并且如果机车控制单元没有接收到唯一代码，则执行自动响应， 穿越十字路口。

公开(公告)号：US08655515B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-18

申请号：US12955583

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： H04W84/005 ,  B61L15/0027

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 along the consist and receive network data from an off-board device. The routing modules are communicatively coupled with the antenna modules and receive the network data from the antenna modules. The routing modules are communicatively coupled with a network connection extending along the rail vehicle consist. The arbitration module is communicatively coupled with the network connection. The arbitration module forms a message represented by the network data. One or more of the routing modules transmits the network data received from the off-board device to the arbitration module over the network connection. The arbitration module receives the network data to form the message and transmits the message to one or more powered units of the rail vehicle consist through the network connection.

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。 天线模块沿着组合并且从车外设备接收网络数据设置在间隔开的位置。 路由模块与天线模块通信耦合，并从天线模块接收网络数据。 路由模块与沿着轨道车辆组件延伸的网络连接通信地耦合。 仲裁模块与网络连接通信耦合。 仲裁模块形成由网络数据表示的消息。 一个或多个路由模块通过网络连接将从板外设备接收的网络数据发送到仲裁模块。 仲裁模块接收网络数据以形成消息，并通过网络连接将消息发送到轨道车辆组件的一个或多个动力单元。

公开(公告)号：US20120136514A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-31

申请号：US12955583

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： H04W84/005 ,  B61L15/0027

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 along the consist and receive network data from an off-board device. The routing modules are communicatively coupled with the antenna modules and receive the network data from the antenna modules. The routing modules are communicatively coupled with a network connection extending along the rail vehicle consist. The arbitration module is communicatively coupled with the network connection. The arbitration module forms a message represented by the network data. One or more of the routing modules transmits the network data received from the off-board device to the arbitration module over the network connection. The arbitration module receives the network data to form the message and transmits the message to one or more powered units of the rail vehicle consist through the network connection.

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。 天线模块沿着组合并且从车外设备接收网络数据设置在间隔开的位置。 路由模块与天线模块通信耦合，并从天线模块接收网络数据。 路由模块与沿着轨道车辆组件延伸的网络连接通信地耦合。 仲裁模块与网络连接通信耦合。 仲裁模块形成由网络数据表示的消息。 一个或多个路由模块通过网络连接将从板外设备接收的网络数据发送到仲裁模块。 仲裁模块接收网络数据以形成消息，并通过网络连接将消息发送到轨道车辆组件的一个或多个动力单元。

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：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。

公开(公告)号：US20110284700A1

公开(公告)日：2011-11-24

申请号：US13082864

申请日：2011-04-08

申请人： John Brand ,  Todd Goodermuth ,  David Peltz ,  Jared Cooper ,  David Mckay ,  Eugene Smith ,  Brian McManus

发明人： John Brand ,  Todd Goodermuth ,  David Peltz ,  Jared Cooper ,  David Mckay ,  Eugene Smith ,  Brian McManus

IPC分类号： B61L99/00

CPC分类号： B61L15/0036

摘要： A method for communicating data in a rail vehicle consist includes transmitting, at a first rail vehicle in the consist, first data over a running rail to a second, different rail vehicle in the consist, where the running rail guides and supports the rail vehicles of the consist as the rail vehicles travel along the running rail. The method also includes monitoring the running rail for second data and receiving the second data over the running rail for use by a first system onboard the first rail vehicle.

摘要翻译： 用于在轨道车辆组件中传送数据的方法包括在组合中的第一轨道车辆处将运行轨道上的第一数据传输到组合中的第二不同轨道车辆，其中运行轨道引导并支撑铁路车辆 铁路车辆沿着跑道行驶。 该方法还包括监测运行轨道的第二数据并通过运行轨道接收第二数据，以供第一轨道车辆上的第一系统使用。

公开(公告)号：US08655517B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-18

申请号：US13082864

申请日：2011-04-08

申请人： John Brand ,  Todd Goodermuth ,  David Peltz ,  Jared Cooper ,  David Mckay ,  Eugene Smith ,  Brian McManus

发明人： John Brand ,  Todd Goodermuth ,  David Peltz ,  Jared Cooper ,  David Mckay ,  Eugene Smith ,  Brian McManus

IPC分类号： G05D1/00 ,  B61L99/00

CPC分类号： B61L15/0036

摘要： A method for communicating data in a rail vehicle consist includes transmitting, at a first rail vehicle in the consist, first data over a running rail to a second, different rail vehicle in the consist, where the running rail guides and supports the rail vehicles of the consist as the rail vehicles travel along the running rail. The method also includes monitoring the running rail for second data and receiving the second data over the running rail for use by a first system onboard the first rail vehicle.

摘要翻译： 用于在轨道车辆组件中传送数据的方法包括在组合中的第一轨道车辆处将运行轨道上的第一数据传输到组合中的第二不同轨道车辆，其中运行轨道引导并支撑铁路车辆 铁路车辆沿着跑道行驶。 该方法还包括监测运行轨道的第二数据并通过运行轨道接收第二数据，以供第一轨道车辆上的第一系统使用。