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公开(公告)号：US09470706B2
公开(公告)日：2016-10-18
申请号：US14085736
申请日：2013-11-20
Applicant: Thales Canada Inc
Inventor： David Dimmer , Abe Kanner
CPC classification number: G01P13/04 , B60L2200/40 , B60R25/00 , B61L23/00 , B61L25/021 , B61L25/026
Abstract: An apparatus that determines that a vehicle has moved comprises a shaft member, a pin configured to attach the shaft member to a backing plate via an opening in the shaft member that enables the shaft member to move in a direction along the length of the shaft member, to rotate about the pin, and to contact a surface external to the vehicle when the shaft member is in a first position. The apparatus also comprises a first alignment magnet that attracts the shaft member to the surface external to the vehicle and a first sensor that determines that the shaft member is in the first position. The apparatus further comprises a first holding magnet, a second holding magnet, and at least one sensor that indicates that the shaft member is in contact with the first holding magnet or the second holding magnet, each indicating a direction of movement.
Abstract translation: 确定车辆移动的装置包括轴构件，销构造成通过轴构件中的开口将轴构件附接到背板，使得轴构件能够沿着轴构件的长度方向移动 当所述轴构件处于第一位置时，围绕所述销旋转并且接触所述车辆外部的表面。 该装置还包括将轴构件吸引到车辆外部的表面的第一对准磁体和确定轴构件处于第一位置的第一传感器。 该装置还包括第一保持磁体，第二保持磁体和至少一个传感器，其指示轴构件与第一保持磁体或第二保持磁体接触，每个传感器指示运动方向。
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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：US09096245B2
公开(公告)日：2015-08-04
申请号：US14162674
申请日：2014-01-23
Applicant: Thales Canada Inc.
Inventor： Virgil Lostun , Abe Kanner , Sergio Mammoliti , Cameron Fraser
IPC: B61L27/00
CPC classification number: B61L27/0066 , B61L5/1881 , B61L27/0061
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of controlling a load in a railway signaling system, the method comprising providing a first autonomous controller connectable to the load and a second autonomous controller which is redundant with the first controller such that there is no single point of failure; operating the first and second controllers in one of two modes. There is an on-line mode wherein both controllers provide power to the load to control the load such that current through the load is shared between the first and second controllers. There is an off-line mode wherein a single controller does not provide power to the load and the other controller continues to operate on-line to control the load, whereby control of the load is uninterrupted.
Abstract translation: 公开了一种控制铁路信号系统中的负载的方法，所述方法包括提供可连接到所述负载的第一自主控制器和与所述第一控制器冗余的第二自主控制器，使得不存在单点故障; 以两种模式之一操作第一和第二控制器。 存在在线模式，其中两个控制器为负载提供电力以控制负载，使得通过负载的电流在第一和第二控制器之间共享。 存在离线模式，其中单个控制器不向负载提供电力，并且另一个控制器继续在线操作以控制负载，由此负载的控制不间断。
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公开(公告)号：US09618909B2
公开(公告)日：2017-04-11
申请号：US14137134
申请日：2013-12-20
Applicant: Thales Canada Inc
Inventor： Abe Kanner , David Doyle
CPC classification number: G05B9/03 , G06F11/2005
Abstract: A system, method, and safety unit provide safety assurance for a multiple redundant system controlling a plant or complex. A unit active line (UAL) status indicates the presence of at least one redundant active unit within the system. A safety verification line (SVL) status verifies the powered down status of all redundant units not active within the system. A safety unit is associated with a vital supervision card (VSC) and vital power bus and the safety unit controls switchable connections from the vital power bus to the UAL and the SVL. Based on verification of UAL and SVL status, system control includes energizing the UAL.
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公开(公告)号：US09128841B2
公开(公告)日：2015-09-08
申请号：US14077761
申请日：2013-11-12
Applicant: Thales Canada Inc
Inventor： Cameron Fraser , Abe Kanner , Serge Kniazev
CPC classification number: G06F11/0793 , G06F11/0709 , G06F11/0745 , G06F11/0757 , G06F11/0796 , G06F11/16 , G06F11/3055
Abstract: A system and method provide vital shutdown of a remote slave unit linked by a fiber optic connection to a local, checked redundant master unit with two paired computers. Each computer sends a life signal to an associated local vital supervision card (VSC) and copper to fiber converter (C/F converter) for transmission via fiber to a corresponding fiber to copper converter (F/C converter) on the slave unit, then to a corresponding remote VSC. Each local VSC controls power to a corresponding second local VSC-associated C/F converter, and each remote VSC controls power to a corresponding second remote VSC F/C converter. A VSC detecting an incorrect life signal signature removes power to the corresponding controlled converter and, optionally, to a respective local or remote I/O rack, thereby shutting down the slave unit.
Abstract translation: 系统和方法提供了通过光纤连接链接到具有两台配对计算机的本地检查冗余主机的远程从单元的重要关机。 每台计算机向相关的本地生命监督卡（VSC）和铜缆到光纤转换器（C / F转换器）发送生命信号，用于通过光纤传输到从属单元上的相应光纤到铜转换器（F / C转换器），然后 到相应的远程VSC。 每个本地VSC控制对相应的第二本地VSC相关C / F转换器的电力，并且每个远程VSC控制对相应的第二远程VSC F / C转换器的电力。 检测到不正确的寿命信号签名的VSC消除了对应的受控转换器的功率，并且可选地移除到相应的本地或远程I / O机架，由此关闭从单元。
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公开(公告)号：US20140138495A1
公开(公告)日：2014-05-22
申请号：US14162674
申请日：2014-01-23
Applicant: Thales Canada Inc.
Inventor： Virgil Lostun , Abe Kanner , Sergio Mammoliti , Cameron Fraser
IPC: B61L27/00
CPC classification number: B61L27/0066 , B61L5/1881 , B61L27/0061
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of controlling a load in a railway signaling system, the method comprising providing a first autonomous controller connectable to the load and a second autonomous controller which is redundant with the first controller such that there is no single point of failure; operating the first and second controllers in one of two modes. There is an on-line mode wherein both controllers provide power to the load to control the load such that current through the load is shared between the first and second controllers. There is an off-line mode wherein a single controller does not provide power to the load and the other controller continues to operate on-line to control the load, whereby control of the load is uninterrupted.
Abstract translation: 公开了一种控制铁路信号系统中的负载的方法，所述方法包括提供可连接到所述负载的第一自主控制器和与所述第一控制器冗余的第二自主控制器，使得不存在单点故障; 以两种模式之一操作第一和第二控制器。 存在在线模式，其中两个控制器为负载提供电力以控制负载，使得通过负载的电流在第一和第二控制器之间共享。 存在离线模式，其中单个控制器不向负载提供电力，并且另一个控制器继续在线操作以控制负载，由此负载的控制不间断。
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公开(公告)号：US10332708B2
公开(公告)日：2019-06-25
申请号：US15355113
申请日：2016-11-18
Applicant: Thales Canada Inc
Inventor： Abe Kanner , Mihai Lungu , Janice Zhao
IPC: B60T13/66 , H01H47/00 , B60M3/04 , B60T7/12 , B61L7/06 , B61L23/00 , G05B15/02 , B60T7/18 , B61L15/00 , B60T17/22 , H02J3/00
Abstract: A system and method provide seamless control switchover through an input coupled to a power line and a safety apparatus that actuates if the input remains de-energized for a first time interval. Each of a plurality of subsystems has a control unit that controls a power source to energize the power line and is capable of transitioning between master and slave states. A first switch or second and third switches in series couple the power source to the power line. The first switch is closed during master state operation. The second switch is closed during slave operation and the third switch is open if any subsystem control unit is in master state. The system is configured to open or close the first switch, the second switch, or the third switch responsive to a transition of a control unit to or from master state within the first time interval.
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公开(公告)号：US08676411B2
公开(公告)日：2014-03-18
申请号：US14013241
申请日：2013-08-29
Applicant: Thales Canada Inc
Inventor： Abe Kanner
CPC classification number: B61C17/12 , B61L15/009 , B61L29/243 , B61L29/30
Abstract: Apparatus and methods for a grade crossing protection system include at least one camera providing surveillance of a grade crossing, the at least one camera coupled to a transmitter configured to transmit a signal that includes imagery of the grade crossing to a transceiver onboard a train. A display unit onboard the train is provided to allow the train operator to view the grade crossing. A control unit in communication with the transceiver is configured to monitor the received signal and, based upon a determined location of the train relative to the train crossing, issue a command to the train's brake system to reduce the speed of the train, or stop the train, before the train reaches the grade crossing.
Abstract translation: 用于等级穿越保护系统的装置和方法包括至少一个照相机，其提供等级穿越的监视，所述至少一个照相机耦合到发射机，该发射机被配置为将包括等级穿越的图像的信号传输到列车上的收发器。 提供列车上的显示单元，以允许列车操作员查看坡道。 与收发器通信的控制单元被配置为监视接收到的信号，并且基于列车相对于列车穿越的确定位置向列车的制动系统发出命令以降低列车的速度，或者停止 列车前，列车到达过桥。
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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：US11467191B2
公开(公告)日：2022-10-11
申请号：US16566366
申请日：2019-09-10
Applicant: Thales Canada Inc
Inventor： Abe Kanner , Serge Kniazev , Peter Spasopoulos , Carl Schwellnus
Abstract: A circuit for controlling an input current, the circuit includes a first input port configured to receive the input current. A current detector detects an input current value of the input current and generates a control signal indicative of the input current value. A first output port outputs an output current to a load. A second output port receives the output current from the load. A control circuit provides a low-impedance path in parallel with the load in response to the control signal indicating the input current value is below a threshold value.
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