公开(公告)号：US08392103B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-05

申请号：US12402706

申请日：2009-03-12

申请人： Thomas J. Meyer ,  Charles W. Morris

发明人： Thomas J. Meyer ,  Charles W. Morris

IPC分类号： G05D1/02 ,  G08G1/16

CPC分类号： G06F17/30241

摘要： A database schema is disclosed that can significantly reduce the quantity of data required to describe the geometry of a train track and the geo-locations of features (e.g., grade crossings, mileposts, signals, platforms, switches, spurs, etc.) along the track. In accordance with the illustrative embodiment, a railroad track is represented as a plurality of partitions, each of which has its geometry contained within unique track point elements. Multiple track partitions are then joined together by common track point elements at their boundaries to create continuous rail networks. A compact table schema is employed that enables continuous sections of three-dimensional track splines to be rendered accurately in the track database, irrespective of the location of vertical and horizontal curvature along track segments. The data representation scheme also enables efficient storage of the geo-locations of features along a track, as well as the direct reconstitution of accurate three-dimensional track splines.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种数据库模式，其可以显着地减少描述列车轨道的几何形状所需的数据量以及沿着该轨迹的特征（例如，等级交叉路口，里程碑，信号，平台，交换机，马刺等）的地理位置 跟踪。 根据说明性实施例，铁路轨道被表示为多个分区，每个分区具有包含在唯一轨迹点元素内的几何分区。 然后，多个轨道分区通过其边界处的公共轨迹点元件连接在一起，以创建连续的轨道网络。 使用紧凑的表格模式，使得能够在轨道数据库中准确地呈现三维轨道样条的连续部分，而不管沿着轨道段的垂直和水平曲率的位置。 数据表示方案还能够沿着轨道有效地存储特征的地理位置，以及直接重构精确的三维轨道样条。

公开(公告)号：US20100235020A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-16

申请号：US12402706

申请日：2009-03-12

申请人： Thomas J. Meyer ,  Charles W. Morris

发明人： Thomas J. Meyer ,  Charles W. Morris

IPC分类号： G05D1/00 ,  G06F17/30

CPC分类号： G06F17/30241

摘要： A database schema is disclosed that can significantly reduce the quantity of data required to describe the geometry of a train track and the geo-locations of features (e.g., grade crossings, mileposts, signals, platforms, switches, spurs, etc.) along the track. In accordance with the illustrative embodiment, a railroad track is represented as a plurality of partitions, each of which has its geometry contained within unique track point elements. Multiple track partitions are then joined together by common track point elements at their boundaries to create continuous rail networks. A compact table schema is employed that enables continuous sections of three-dimensional track splines to be rendered accurately in the track database, irrespective of the location of vertical and horizontal curvature along track segments. The data representation scheme also enables efficient storage of the geo-locations of features along a track, as well as the direct reconstitution of accurate three-dimensional track splines.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种数据库模式，其可以显着地减少描述列车轨道的几何形状所需的数据量以及沿着该轨迹的特征（例如，等级交叉路口，里程碑，信号，平台，交换机，马刺等）的地理位置 跟踪。 根据说明性实施例，铁路轨道被表示为多个分区，每个分区具有包含在唯一轨迹点元素内的几何分区。 然后，多个轨道分区通过其边界处的公共轨迹点元件连接在一起，以创建连续的轨道网络。 使用紧凑的表格模式，使得能够在轨道数据库中准确地呈现三维轨道样条的连续部分，而不管沿着轨道段的垂直和水平曲率的位置。 数据表示方案还能够沿着轨道有效地存储特征的地理位置，以及直接重构精确的三维轨道样条。

公开(公告)号：US20100235404A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-16

申请号：US12402681

申请日：2009-03-12

申请人： Charles W. Morris

发明人： Charles W. Morris

IPC分类号： G06F17/30

CPC分类号： G06F17/30241

摘要： Methods for validating track databases based on the contents of a geological database are disclosed. The track database stores a piecewise-polynomial spline as a geometric representation of the track, along with offsets from spline points to represent the geo-locations of features on the track. After the computations associated with the geometric representation are completed and the track database is populated, the geo-locations of features in the track database are checked for consistency with the geo-locations of monuments in the geological database. If the geo-location of a feature in the track database is found to differ by more than a threshold distance from its projected geo-location, as computed from offsets from a monument in the geological database, then corrective action is taken. The illustrative embodiment also enables the validation of data values in the track database and relationships among track features.

摘要翻译： 公开了基于地质数据库内容来验证跟踪数据库的方法。 轨道数据库将分段多项式样条存储为轨道的几何表示，以及来自样条点的偏移，以表示轨道上的特征的地理位置。 在完成与几何表示相关联的计算并填充轨道数据库之后，将检查轨道数据库中的要素的地理位置与地质数据库中的纪念碑的地理位置的一致性。 如果发现轨道数据库中的要素的地理位置与其投影的地理位置之间的距离差异超过距离地质数据库中的纪念碑的偏移量，则采取纠正措施。 说明性实施例还使得能够验证轨道数据库中的数据值和轨道特征之间的关系。

公开(公告)号：USD937951S1

公开(公告)日：2021-12-07

申请号：US29721430

申请日：2020-01-21

申请人： Charles W. Morris

设计人： Charles W. Morris

公开(公告)号：US08688297B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-01

申请号：US13292621

申请日：2011-11-09

申请人： Charles W. Morris

发明人： Charles W. Morris

IPC分类号： G05D1/00 ,  G01S19/23

CPC分类号： B61L15/0054 ,  B61L15/0072

摘要： Methods and systems for continually measuring the length of a train operating in a positive train control environment are provided. Particularly, the methods and systems provided herein equate repetitive line of sight ranging measurements from the head end to the rear end of a train with the physically draped length of the train along a mapped track with various horizontal and vertical curvature characteristics.

摘要翻译： 提供了用于连续测量在正列车控制环境中运行的列车长度的方法和系统。 特别地，本文提供的方法和系统将来自列车的头端到后端的重复视线测距等同于沿着具有各种水平和垂直曲率特征的映射轨道的列车的物理悬挂长度。

公开(公告)号：US20100131185A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-27

申请号：US12276198

申请日：2008-11-21

申请人： Charles W. Morris ,  Matthew A. Rhodes

发明人： Charles W. Morris ,  Matthew A. Rhodes

IPC分类号： G01C21/00 ,  B32B37/00 ,  G06K7/10

CPC分类号： G01C15/00 ,  B61L3/065 ,  B61L25/025 ,  Y10T156/10

摘要： Methods for surveying a train track are disclosed. In accordance with the illustrative embodiment, an improved method of rail survey deploys feature identification tags along an inner edge of a train track rail. Each tag includes a unique identifier to identify a respective feature along the train track. Each tag includes a reflector to reflect light to a sensor on a track surveyor. The sensor reads track feature tags without the need for stopping at each feature. A track database is provided that is capable of storing tables that associate track features with geo-locations. As each tag is deployed or read during a rail survey, it can be paired with geo-location data and stored in the track database.

摘要翻译： 披露了火车轨道测量方​​法。 根据说明性实施例，改进的轨道测量方​​法沿着火车轨道轨道的内边缘部署特征识别标签。 每个标签包括用于标识沿着列车轨道的相应特征的唯一标识符。 每个标签包括反射器，用于将光反射到轨道测量仪上的传感器。 传感器读取轨道特征标签，而不需要在每个特征处停止。 提供了一种跟踪数据库，其能够存储将跟踪特征与地理位置相关联的表。 由于在铁路测量期间部署或读取每个标签，因此可以将其与地理位置数据配对并存储在轨道数据库中。

公开(公告)号：US08244456B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-14

申请号：US12402681

申请日：2009-03-12

申请人： Charles W. Morris

发明人： Charles W. Morris

IPC分类号： G06F17/10

CPC分类号： G06F17/30241

摘要： Methods for validating track databases based on the contents of a geological database. The track database stores a piecewise-polynomial spline as a geometric representation of the track, along with offsets from spline points to represent the geo-locations of features on the track. After the computations associated with the geometric representation are completed and the track database is populated, the geo-locations of features in the track database are checked for consistency with the geo-locations of monuments in the geological database. If the geo-location of a feature in the track database is found to differ by more than a threshold distance from its projected geo-location, as computed from offsets from a monument in the geological database, then corrective action is taken. The illustrative embodiment also enables the validation of data values in the track database and relationships among track features.

摘要翻译： 基于地质数据库内容验证跟踪数据库的方法。 轨道数据库将分段多项式样条存储为轨道的几何表示，以及来自样条点的偏移，以表示轨道上的特征的地理位置。 在完成与几何表示相关联的计算并填充轨道数据库之后，将检查轨道数据库中的要素的地理位置与地质数据库中的纪念碑的地理位置的一致性。 如果发现轨道数据库中的要素的地理位置与其投影的地理位置之间的距离差异超过距离地质数据库中的纪念碑的偏移量，则采取纠正措施。 说明性实施例还使得能够验证轨道数据库中的数据值和轨道特征之间的关系。

公开(公告)号：US08126934B2

公开(公告)日：2012-02-28

申请号：US12402695

申请日：2009-03-12

申请人： Charles W. Morris

发明人： Charles W. Morris

IPC分类号： G06F7/00 ,  G06F17/30

CPC分类号： G06F17/30241

摘要： Techniques are disclosed for updating a train track database after track maintenance so that the database correctly reflects any changes to track geometry or to the geo-locations of features along the tracks (e.g., grade crossings, mileposts, signals, platforms, switches, spurs, etc.). Advantageously, the techniques of the illustrative embodiment enable a track maintenance crew to cost-effectively obtain post-maintenance measurements for features without the use of a Global Positioning System (GPS) unit (e.g., using a tape measure, using a laser rangefinder, etc.).

摘要翻译： 公开了用于在轨道维护之后更新列车轨道数据库的技术，使得数据库正确地反映沿着轨道的轨道几何形状或特征的地理位置的任何改变（例如，等级交叉，里程碑，信号，平台，开关，马刺， 等等。）。 有利地，说明性实施例的技术使得轨道维护人员能够以成本有效的方式获得特征的维护后测量，而不使用全球定位系统（GPS）单元（例如，使用卷尺，使用激光测距仪等） 。）。

公开(公告)号：US6005244A

公开(公告)日：1999-12-21

申请号：US942961

申请日：1997-10-02

申请人： John F. Vaeth ,  Charles W. Morris

发明人： John F. Vaeth ,  Charles W. Morris

IPC分类号： G01V5/10

CPC分类号： G01V5/101

摘要： A tool for use in analyzing a subsurface formation for the presence of hydrocarbon includes a neutron generator capable of generating a burst of neutrons at a high energy level, some of which will collide inelastically with atomic nuclei in the subsurface formation to produce inelastic gamma rays and then will be captured by atomic nuclei to produce capture gamma rays. The tool also includes at least one radiation detector to detect the inelastic and capture gamma rays, and counting circuitry configured to produce a count of detected inelastic gamma rays and a count of detected capture gamma rays. Processing circuitry in the tool generates a numerical output by dividing the count of inelastic gamma rays by the count of capture gamma rays and then provides the numerical output to an output device for use in analyzing the subsurface formation for the presence of hydrocarbon.

摘要翻译： 用于分析碳氢化合物存在的地下构造的工具包括能够以高能级产生中子爆发的中子发生器，其中一些中子将与地下地层中的原子核非弹性地碰撞以产生非弹性γ射线， 然后将被原子核捕获以产生捕获伽马射线。 该工具还包括至少一个辐射检测器以检测非弹性和捕获伽马射线，以及计数电路，其被配置为产生检测到的非弹性γ射线的计数和检测到的捕获伽马射线的计数。 工具中的处理电路通过将非弹性γ射线的计数除以捕获伽马射线的计数产生数值输出，然后将数值输出提供给输出装置，以用于分析烃的存在的地下地层。

公开(公告)号：US4757622A

公开(公告)日：1988-07-19

申请号：US947894

申请日：1986-12-30

申请人： Charles W. Morris

发明人： Charles W. Morris

IPC分类号： E02F3/02 ,  E02F3/04 ,  E02F3/40 ,  E02F5/00

CPC分类号： E02F3/04 ,  E02F3/02 ,  E02F3/40 ,  E02F5/00

摘要： The present invention relates to an improved portable power shovel including a shovel portion and a base portion. The shovel portion includes a handle which is to be gripped by the operator, a blade for digging and two hydraulic rams connected to the blade, a first of the rams being provided to reciprocate the blade so that it may dig into a desired area. The second hydraulic ram is connected to the blade so that movements of the second hydraulic ram result in pivoting motions of the blade so that the blade may loosen dirt or other materials at the location where the blade has been inserted through reciprocations of the first mentioned hydraulic ram. The base is connected to the shovel portion and is provided so as to connect the shovel portion with the surrounding walls and ground area so that reciprocations of the first hydraulic ram will have their maximum effect. The base portion may be releasably fixed to the surrounding walls via integral hydraulic rams and may be fixed to the surrounding ground area through the use of removable pins.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及一种包括铲部分和基部的改进的便携式电铲。 挖铲部分包括一个要由操作者抓握的手柄，用于挖掘的刀片和连接到刀片的两个液压柱塞，第一个柱塞被设置成使刀片往复运动，使得其可以挖入所需的区域。 第二液压油缸连接到叶片，使得第二液压油缸的运动导致叶片的枢转运动，使得叶片可以在叶片已经通过第一提到的液压的往复运动的位置处松开灰尘或其它材料 随机存取存储器。 底座连接到铲部，并且设置成将铲部与周围壁和地面连接，使得第一液压柱塞的往复运动将具有最大的效果。 基座部分可以通过一体式液压柱塞可释放地固定到周围的壁上，并且可以通过使用可拆卸的销固定到周围的地面区域。