公开(公告)号：US09950721B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-24

申请号：US15247142

申请日：2016-08-25

Applicant: Thales Canada Inc

Inventor： Alon Green ,  Walter Kinio ,  Rodney Ignatius ,  Firth Whitwam

IPC: B61L25/00 ,  B61L25/02 ,  B61L27/00

CPC classification number: B61L25/025 ,  B61L25/021 ,  B61L25/026 ,  B61L27/0038 ,  B61L2027/005

Abstract: A system comprises a set of sensors on a first end of a vehicle having the first end and a second end, and a controller. The sensors are configured to generate corresponding sensor data based on a detected marker along a direction of movement of the vehicle. A first sensor has a first inclination angle with respect to the detected marker, and a second sensor has a second inclination angle with respect to the detected marker. The controller is configured to compare a time at which the first sensor detected the marker with a time at which the second sensor detected the marker to identify the first end or the second end as a leading end of the vehicle, and to calculate a position of the leading end of the vehicle based on the sensor data generated by one or more of the first sensor or the second sensor.

公开(公告)号：US09828011B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-28

申请号：US14132509

申请日：2013-12-18

Applicant: Thales Canada Inc

Inventor： Kit Mongaya ,  Firth Whitwam

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  B61L23/34 ,  B61L15/00 ,  B61L25/02

CPC classification number: B61L23/34 ,  B61L15/0027 ,  B61L25/025

Abstract: A communication system for a guideway mounted vehicle includes a control system communication system configured to exchange information between the guideway mounted vehicle and an external control system. The communication system further includes a vehicle-to-vehicle communication system configured to exchange information between the guideway mounted vehicle and another vehicle along the guideway, wherein the vehicle-to-vehicle communication system is separate from the control system communication system, and the vehicle-to-vehicle communication system is configured to exchange information directly between the guideway mounted vehicle and the other vehicle. The communication system further includes a vital on-board controller (VOBC) configured to generate instructions for controlling the exchange of information between the guideway mounted vehicle and the control system through the control system communication system, and to generate instructions for controlling the exchange information between the guideway mounted vehicle and the other vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US20150051761A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-19

申请号：US13968944

申请日：2013-08-16

Applicant: Thales Canada Inc

Inventor： Abe KANNER ,  Firth Whitwam ,  Mohammed El-Azizy ,  Philip Chorazy

IPC: B61L27/00 ,  B61L99/00

CPC classification number: B61L27/0005 ,  B61L3/121 ,  B61L3/227 ,  B61L25/025 ,  B61L27/0038 ,  B61L99/00

Abstract: A locator loop control system includes a guideway configured to define a travel path of a vehicle. The locator loop control system further includes a locator loop located along the guideway, the locator loop configured to exchange information with a vital on-board controller (VOBC) on-board the vehicle. The locator loop control system further includes a first proximity plate located along the guideway, the first proximity plate spaced a first distance along the guideway from the locator loop, and a wayside controller configured to communicate with the locator loop.

Abstract translation: 定位器回路控制系统包括被配置为限定车辆的行进路径的导轨。 所述定位器回路控制系统还包括沿所述导轨定位的定位器回路，所述定位器回路被配置为与所述车辆上的重要车载控制器（VOBC）交换信息。 定位器回路控制系统还包括沿着导轨定位的第一接近板，第一接近板沿着导轨与定位器回路隔开第一距离，以及路边控制器，被配置为与定位器回路通信。

公开(公告)号：US11465660B2

公开(公告)日：2022-10-11

申请号：US16489347

申请日：2018-02-28

Applicant: Thales Canada Inc.

Inventor： Alon Green ,  Walter Kinio ,  Firth Whitwam

IPC: B61L25/02 ,  B61L27/70 ,  G01S13/75 ,  G01S13/86

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, methods, and software for train control and tracking using multi sensors, SSD/QR signs, and/or RF reflectors are disclosed, which enable determination of train location on a guideway, train movement authority, train length, and coupler status of each vehicle (married pair) and the consist (integrity) of the train.

公开(公告)号：US20150051806A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-19

申请号：US13966798

申请日：2013-08-14

Applicant: Thales Canada Inc

Inventor： Ehsan Kimiagar ,  Firth Whitwam

IPC: B60T7/12 ,  G01C21/18 ,  G01C21/16

CPC classification number: B60T7/126 ,  B60T7/128 ,  B60T8/17551 ,  B60T13/665 ,  B60T17/228 ,  B60T2210/36 ,  G01C21/16 ,  G01C21/18 ,  G01C21/30

Abstract: A vehicle-based positioning system (VBPS) for a vehicle traversing a guideway, the VBPS includes an inertial navigation system (INS) on-board the vehicle, wherein the INS is configured to detect inertial parameters of the vehicle while the vehicle traverses the guideway, the detected inertial parameters including roll, pitch and yaw of the vehicle. The VBPS includes a guideway database, wherein the guideway database is configured to store inertial parameters of the guideway at a plurality of locations along the guideway, the stored inertial parameters include roll, pitch and yaw of the guideway. The VBPS further includes a vital on-board controller (VOBC), the VOBC is configured to determine a position of the vehicle based on a comparison of the detected inertial parameters with the stored inertial parameters. The VOBC is configured to limit comparison of the inertial parameters with the stored inertial parameters based on a latest checkpoint passed by the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆穿过导轨的车辆定位系统（VBPS），所述VBPS包括车辆上的惯性导航系统（INS），其中所述INS构造成在车辆横过所述导轨时检测所述车辆的惯性参数 检测到的惯性参数包括车辆的滚动，俯仰和偏航。 所述VBPS包括导轨数据库，其中所述导轨数据库被配置为在所述导轨的多个位置处存储所述导轨的惯性参数，所存储的惯性参数包括所述导轨的滚动，俯仰和偏航。 VBPS还包括重要的车载控制器（VOBC），VOBC被配置为基于检测到的惯性参数与存储的惯性参数的比较来确定车辆的位置。 VOBC被配置为基于车辆通过的最新检查点来限制惯性参数与存储的惯性参数的比较。

公开(公告)号：US09387867B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-12

申请号：US14134179

申请日：2013-12-19

Applicant: Thales Canada Inc

Inventor： Rodney Ignatius ,  Alon Green ,  Firth Whitwam

IPC: B61L23/00 ,  B61L23/04 ,  B61L15/00

CPC classification number: B61L23/041 ,  B61L15/0063

Abstract: A fusion sensor arrangement includes a first sensor configured to detect the presence of an object along a wayside of a guideway, wherein the first sensor is sensitive to a first electromagnetic spectrum. The fusion sensor arrangement further includes a second sensor configured to detect the presence of the object along the wayside of the guideway, wherein the second sensor is sensitive to a second electromagnetic spectrum different from the first electromagnetic spectrum. The fusion sensor arrangement further includes a data fusion center connected to the first sensor and to the second sensor, wherein the data fusion center is configured to receive first sensor information from the first sensor and second sensor information from the second sensor, and to resolve a conflict between the first sensor information and the second sensor information.

Abstract translation: 融合传感器装置包括第一传感器，其构造成沿着导轨的路边检测物体的存在，其中第一传感器对第一电磁光谱敏感。 所述融合传感器装置还包括第二传感器，其配置成沿着所述导轨的路边检测物体的存在，其中所述第二传感器对不同于所述第一电磁光谱的第二电磁光谱敏感。 所述融合传感器装置还包括连接到所述第一传感器和所述第二传感器的数据融合中心，其中所述数据融合中心被配置为从所述第一传感器接收第一传感器信息和从所述第二传感器接收第二传感器信息，并且解析 第一传感器信息和第二传感器信息之间的冲突。

公开(公告)号：US09327743B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-03

申请号：US14639290

申请日：2015-03-05

Applicant: Thales Canada Inc

Inventor： Alon Green ,  Rodney Ignatius ,  Firth Whitwam ,  Walter Kinio ,  David Dimmer ,  Mircea Georgescu

IPC: B61L25/00 ,  B61L25/02 ,  B61L15/00 ,  B61L23/04

CPC classification number: B61L25/026 ,  B61L15/0063 ,  B61L23/041 ,  B61L25/021 ,  B61L25/023 ,  B61L25/028

Abstract: A system comprises a speed detector, a marker sensor, a controller, a sensor unit, and a processor. The speed detector is configured to generate speed data associated with a movement of a vehicle. The marker sensor is configured to generate marker data based on a detection of an object along a wayside of a guideway. The controller is configured to calculate a distance the vehicle moved, generate location information, and generate an indication the vehicle is stationary. The sensor unit comprises an accelerometer, a gyroscope, and a magnetometer. The sensor unit is configured to generate sensor data based on information gathered by one or more of the accelerometer, the gyroscope, or the magnetometer. The processor is configured to process the sensor data to determine a vehicle position based on the sensor data and the location information. The controller is further configured to compare the location information with the vehicle position.

Abstract translation: 系统包括速度检测器，标记传感器，控制器，传感器单元和处理器。 速度检测器被配置为产生与车辆的运动相关联的速度数据。 标记传感器被配置为基于沿着导轨的路边的物体的检测来生成标记数据。 控制器被配置为计算车辆移动的距离，生成位置信息，并且生成车辆静止的指示。 传感器单元包括加速度计，陀螺仪和磁力计。 传感器单元被配置为基于由加速度计，陀螺仪或磁力计中的一个或多个收集的信息来生成传感器数据。 处理器被配置为基于传感器数据和位置信息来处理传感器数据以确定车辆位置。 控制器还被配置为将位置信息与车辆位置进行比较。

公开(公告)号：US11603122B2

公开(公告)日：2023-03-14

申请号：US17018853

申请日：2020-09-11

Applicant: THALES CANADA INC

Inventor： Abe Kanner ,  Walter Kinio ,  Rudy Rochefort ,  Firth Whitwam

IPC: B61L3/00

Abstract: An SIL 4 over-speed protection device for a rail vehicle includes a first logical unit configured to be connected to a first power source, a first speed sensor and a first vital supervision circuit and a second logical unit configured to be connected to a second power source, a second speed sensor and a second vital supervision circuit. The first logical unit is configured to determine if the second logical unit is functioning properly and the second logical unit is configured to determine if the first logical unit is functioning properly.

公开(公告)号：US10220863B2

公开(公告)日：2019-03-05

申请号：US15960067

申请日：2018-04-23

Applicant: Thales Canada Inc

Inventor： Alon Green ,  Walter Kinio ,  Rodney Ignatius ,  Firth Whitwam

IPC: B61L25/02 ,  B61L27/00 ,  B61L25/00

Abstract: A system comprises a set of sensors on a first end of a vehicle having the first end and a second end, and a controller. The sensors are configured to generate corresponding sensor data based on a detected marker along a direction of movement of the vehicle. A first sensor has a first inclination angle with respect to the detected marker, and a second sensor has a second inclination angle with respect to the detected marker. The controller is configured to compare a time at which the first sensor detected the marker with a time at which the second sensor detected the marker to identify the first end or the second end as a leading end of the vehicle, and to calculate a position of the leading end of the vehicle based on the sensor data generated by one or more of the first sensor or the second sensor.

公开(公告)号：US09499185B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-22

申请号：US14137461

申请日：2013-12-20

Applicant: Thales Canada Inc

Inventor： Alon Green ,  Firth Whitwam

IPC: B61L25/00 ,  B61L25/04 ,  B61L19/06 ,  B61L21/06

CPC classification number: B61L25/045 ,  B61L19/06 ,  B61L21/06 ,  B61L25/04 ,  B61L25/048

Abstract: A multimodal guideway vehicle sensor includes a passive sensor, an active sensor and an unique identification (ID) sensor. The passive sensor is configured to receive and detect a first electromagnetic radiation from a guideway vehicle. The active sensor configured to transmit a second electromagnetic radiation and receive and detect the second electromagnetic radiation reflected from the guideway vehicle. The ID sensor that detects an ID associated with the guideway vehicle. The multimodal guideway vehicle sensor also includes a data fusion center that combines signals from the passive sensor, the active sensor and the ID sensor to produce guideway vehicle information about the guideway vehicle.

Abstract translation: 多模式导轨车辆传感器包括无源传感器，主动传感器和独特的识别（ID）传感器。 无源传感器被配置为接收和检测来自导轨车辆的第一电磁辐射。 有源传感器被配置为传输第二电磁辐射并且接收和检测从导轨车辆反射的第二电磁辐射。 检测与导轨车辆相关联的ID的ID传感器。 多模式导轨车辆传感器还包括数据融合中心，其组合来自无源传感器，主动传感器和ID传感器的信号，以产生关于导轨车辆的导轨车辆信息。