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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
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.
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公开(公告)号：US11254338B2
公开(公告)日：2022-02-22
申请号：US16143035
申请日：2018-09-26
Applicant: Thales Canada Inc
Inventor： Alon Green , Walter Kinio , Peter Timmermans
IPC: B61L25/02 , G01S13/06 , G01S13/86 , G01S17/06 , G01S17/58 , G01S13/58 , G01S13/75 , B61L5/12 , G01S13/88 , B61L23/00 , H01Q15/18 , H01Q17/00 , H01Q1/32
Abstract: A system comprises a first sensor on a first end of a vehicle and an on-board controller coupled to the first sensor. The first sensor is configured to detect a radio frequency (RF) signature of a marker along a guideway. The first sensor is a radar detection device. The on-board controller is configured to determine a first position of the vehicle on the guideway or a first distance from the position of the vehicle to a stopping location along the guideway based on at least the RF signature received from the first sensor. The marker is a metasurface plate comprising a first diffused element, a first retroreflector element, a first absorbing element and a second diffused element between the first retroreflector element and the first absorbing element.
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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
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.
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公开(公告)号：US09469318B2
公开(公告)日：2016-10-18
申请号：US14077725
申请日：2013-11-12
Applicant: Thales Canada Inc
Inventor： Abe Kanner , Walter Kinio , Ernest Sue
CPC classification number: B61L15/0072 , B61L15/0081 , B61L25/023 , B61L25/026 , G01B7/125 , G07C5/02
Abstract: A system and method provide the capability to dynamically measure the diameter of a train wheel. An onboard sensor signals detection and loss of detection of a proximity plate having a predetermined length and placed along a direction of travel of the train. A signal generator generates a signal indicating the number of revolutions of the wheel. Based on the sensor signals indicating detection and loss of detection of the proximity plate, the length of the proximity plate, and the corresponding number of wheel revolutions, a controller automatically calculates the wheel diameter.
Abstract translation: 系统和方法提供动态测量轮系直径的能力。 车载传感器信号检测和丢失具有预定长度并且沿列车行进方向放置的邻近板的检测。 信号发生器产生指示车轮转数的信号。 基于传感器信号，指示接近板的检测和检测的丢失，接近板的长度和相应的车轮转数，控制器自动计算车轮直径。
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公开(公告)号：US11866080B2
公开(公告)日：2024-01-09
申请号：US17073145
申请日：2020-10-16
Applicant: THALES CANADA INC.
Inventor： Alon Green , Walter Kinio
CPC classification number: B61L3/02 , B61L3/008 , B61L3/125 , B61L9/00 , B61L15/0027 , B61L25/021 , B61L25/025 , B61L23/041 , B61L2201/00 , B61L2205/00 , B61L2207/00
Abstract: A signal aspect enforcement method for a rail vehicle includes determining if vehicle position is unknown. The system determines if rail vehicle speed is less than a line-of-sight threshold speed. The system determines the grade of the rail. A worst-case braking distance of rail vehicle is calculated. The signal aspect is determined using a camera system and a beacon system. The system determines if the signal aspect determined by camera system is same as signal aspect determined by beacon system and, if so, determines the route of rail vehicle and speed limit of rail vehicle.
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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
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。
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公开(公告)号：US11713065B2
公开(公告)日：2023-08-01
申请号：US17073182
申请日：2020-10-16
Applicant: THALES CANADA INC.
Inventor： Walter Kinio , Rudy Rochefort , Alon Green
CPC classification number: B61L27/60 , B61L23/04 , B61L27/04 , B61L27/70 , B61L2201/00
Abstract: A method of communication-based train control system migration includes scanning a guideway to generate surveying data and processing surveying data to calculate a 3-D representation of the guideway. Appropriate locations are determined for the communication-based control devices on the guideway. Communication-based train control devices are installed in a guideway at the determined appropriate locations and vehicles are retrofitted with an autonomy platform. Testing of the control devices and retrofit vehicles is performed. A communication-based train control system is used to control the retrofit vehicles when they operate within the guideway.
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公开(公告)号：US11608097B2
公开(公告)日：2023-03-21
申请号：US16489337
申请日：2018-02-28
Applicant: Thales Canada Inc.
Inventor： Alon Green , Walter Kinio , Peter Timmermans
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 object along a direction of movement of the vehicle. The controller is configured to compare a time at which the first sensor detected the object with a time at which the second sensor detected the object 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. The controller is also configured to generate a map of the plurality of objects based on the sensor data.
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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.
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公开(公告)号：US11183769B2
公开(公告)日：2021-11-23
申请号：US16171955
申请日：2018-10-26
Applicant: Thales Canada Inc
Inventor： Alon Green , Peter Timmermans , Walter Kinio , Alex M. H. Wong , Philip Christian , George V. Eleftheriades
Abstract: A metasurface includes a dielectric material, a ground plane on a back side of the dielectric material; and at least one conductive element on a top surface of the dielectric material, wherein the at least one conductive element includes at least one of a ground-backed dipole or a slot array.
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