公开(公告)号：WO2007120237A3

公开(公告)日：2008-03-13

申请号：PCT/US2006047310

申请日：2006-12-11

Applicant: GEN ELECTRIC ,  WELLES KENNETH BRAKELEY ,  BHOTIKA RAHUL ,  DAVENPORT DAVID MICHAEL ,  HERSHEY JOHN ERIK ,  MITCHELL ROBERT JAMES ,  ANDARAWIS EMAD ANDARAWIS

Inventor： WELLES KENNETH BRAKELEY ,  BHOTIKA RAHUL ,  DAVENPORT DAVID MICHAEL ,  HERSHEY JOHN ERIK ,  MITCHELL ROBERT JAMES ,  ANDARAWIS EMAD ANDARAWIS

IPC: B61L17/02 ,  B61L5/02 ,  B61L5/10 ,  B61L5/12

CPC classification number: B61L5/107 ,  B61L5/02 ,  B61L5/125 ,  B61L17/023

Abstract: A wireless position sensing device is provided for monitoring railyard equipment status. The device comprises a gravity sensing mechanism for sensing an angular displacement with respect to a substantially vertical line, and for generating a displacement signal upon sensing a change in angular displacement exceeding approximately 40 degrees. A processing mechanism, operatively coupled to the gravity sensing mechanism, receives the displacement signal. A radio frequency transmitter, responsive to the processing mechanism, transmits a data signal indicative of the angular displacement. The processing mechanism is programmed to activate the radio frequency transmitter upon receipt of the displacement signal. The gravity sensing mechanism is affixed, attached, or mechanically coupled to railyard equipment comprising at least one of a manually operated rail switch or a safety indicator.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种无线位置检测装置，用于监视设备状态。 该装置包括重力感测机构，用于感测相对于基本上垂直的线的角位移，并且用于在感测到角位移的变化超过大约40度时产生位移信号。 可操作地耦合到重力感测机构的处理机构接收位移信号。 响应于处理机构的射频发射器发送指示角位移的数据信号。 处理机构被编程为在接收到位移信号时激活射频发射器。 重力感测机构被固定，附接或机械地联接到包括手动操作的轨道开关或安全指示器中的至少一个的railyard设备。

公开(公告)号：WO2007078704A3

公开(公告)日：2007-08-23

申请号：PCT/US2006047306

申请日：2006-12-11

Applicant: GEN ELECTRIC ,  WELLES KENNETH BRAKELEY ,  BHOTIKA RAHUL ,  DAVENPORT DAVID MICHAEL ,  HERSHEY JOHN ERIK ,  MITCHELL ROBERT JAMES ,  ANDARAWIS EMAD ANDARAWIS

Inventor： WELLES KENNETH BRAKELEY ,  BHOTIKA RAHUL ,  DAVENPORT DAVID MICHAEL ,  HERSHEY JOHN ERIK ,  MITCHELL ROBERT JAMES ,  ANDARAWIS EMAD ANDARAWIS

IPC: B61L25/02 ,  B61L17/00 ,  G01C11/34

CPC classification number: B61L17/00 ,  B61L25/025 ,  B61L2205/04

Abstract: A method for tracking assets within a rail yard, the method comprising: creating a track layout database for the rail yard, the track layout database providing a map of rail tracks and switches within the rail yard, wherein the track layout database includes machine readable data identifying discrete locations of the rail tracks and switches of the rail yard, each discrete location corresponding to a geographical position of a portion of a rail track or switch; associating rail yard processing steps with portions of the track layout database; receiving a geographical position signal corresponding to an asset within the rail yard; comparing the geographical position signal to the machine readable data of the track layout database in order to identify the location of the asset within the map; and presenting a graphical representation of the location of the asset on the map along with the yard process steps associated with the track section occupied by the asset, wherein the geographical position signal is received within a time period to allow the graphical presentation to be used in a management decision corresponding to the asset.

Abstract translation: 1。一种用于跟踪铁路车场内的资产的方法，所述方法包括：为所述铁路车场创建轨道布局数据库，所述轨道布局数据库提供所述铁路车场内的铁路轨道和交换机的地图，其中所述轨道布局数据库包括机器可读数据 识别铁路车场的轨道和开关的离散位置，每个离散位置对应于铁路轨道或开关的一部分的地理位置; 将铁路车场处理步骤与轨道布局数据库的部分相关联; 接收对应于铁路车场内的资产的地理位置信号; 将所述地理位置信号与所述轨道布局数据库的机器可读数据进行比较以便识别所述资产在所述地图内的位置; 以及在所述地图上呈现所述资产的位置的图形表示以及与由所述资产占用的所述轨道区段相关联的所述场地处理步骤，其中所述地理位置信号在一段时间内被接收以允许所述图形表示被用于 与资产相对应的管理决策。

公开(公告)号：WO2007149629A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-27

申请号：PCT/US2007/067519

申请日：2007-04-26

Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY ,  KRAHNSTOEVER, Nils, Oliver ,  BHOTIKA, Rahul ,  DAVENPORT, David, Michael ,  HERSHEY, John, Erik ,  MITCHELL, Robert, James ,  ANDARAWIS, Emad, Andarawis ,  WELLES, Kenneth, Brakeley

Inventor： KRAHNSTOEVER, Nils, Oliver ,  BHOTIKA, Rahul ,  DAVENPORT, David, Michael ,  HERSHEY, John, Erik ,  MITCHELL, Robert, James ,  ANDARAWIS, Emad, Andarawis ,  WELLES, Kenneth, Brakeley

IPC: G08B13/194 ,  H04N7/18

CPC classification number: H04N7/181 ,  B61L17/00 ,  B61L23/00 ,  B61L23/041 ,  G06K9/00221 ,  G06K9/00362 ,  G06T7/70 ,  G06T2207/10016 ,  G06T2207/30236

Abstract: Embodiments include an intelligent railyard monitoring system including a plurality of video devices, a device for interpreting captured images in operable communication with the plurality of video devices, a device controller in operable communication with the device for interpreting captured images wherein the system is capable of analyzing multiple video streams from the video devices to detect, locate, and track one or more targets and wherein the device for interpreting captured images includes a computing device.

Abstract translation: 实施例包括包括多个视频设备的智能railyard监视系统，用于解释与多个视频设备可操作地通信的捕获图像的设备，与设备可操作地通信以解释所捕获的图像的设备控制器，其中系统能够分析 来自视频设备的多个视频流以检测，定位和跟踪一个或多个目标，并且其中用于解释所捕获的图像的设备包括计算设备。

公开(公告)号：WO2007075971A3

公开(公告)日：2007-07-05

申请号：PCT/US2006/048938

申请日：2006-12-21

Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY ,  DAVENPORT, David, Michael ,  BHOTIKA, Rahul ,  HERSHEY, John, Erik ,  MITCHELL, Robert, James ,  ANDARAWIS, Emad, Andarawis ,  WELLES, Kenneth, Brakeley

Inventor： DAVENPORT, David, Michael ,  BHOTIKA, Rahul ,  HERSHEY, John, Erik ,  MITCHELL, Robert, James ,  ANDARAWIS, Emad, Andarawis ,  WELLES, Kenneth, Brakeley

IPC: B61L15/02 ,  B61G7/14

Abstract: An apparatus coupler, apparatus and method for indicating whether a coupler of a locomotive is in a coupled or uncoupled state is provided. The apparatus comprising: a sensor positioned on a portion of the coupler, wherein the sensor provides a real-time signal indicative of either a coupled or an uncoupled state of a coupler, wherein the signal is transmitted wirelessly by a transmitter in operable communication with the sensor. The method comprising: providing a signal indicative of the presence or proximity of a second coupler to the first coupler, the signal being provided by a sensor configured to provide the signal as the state of the coupler has changed; transmitting the signal wirelessly to a controller; processing the signal with a control algorithm resident upon the controller; and providing visually perceivable indication of the position of the coupler.

公开(公告)号：WO2007075971A2

公开(公告)日：2007-07-05

申请号：PCT/US2006048938

申请日：2006-12-21

Applicant: GEN ELECTRIC ,  DAVENPORT DAVID MICHAEL ,  BHOTIKA RAHUL ,  HERSHEY JOHN ERIK ,  MITCHELL ROBERT JAMES ,  ANDARAWIS EMAD ANDARAWIS ,  WELLES KENNETH BRAKELEY

Inventor： DAVENPORT DAVID MICHAEL ,  BHOTIKA RAHUL ,  HERSHEY JOHN ERIK ,  MITCHELL ROBERT JAMES ,  ANDARAWIS EMAD ANDARAWIS ,  WELLES KENNETH BRAKELEY

IPC: B61L15/02 ,  B61G7/14

CPC classification number: B61L15/02 ,  B61G7/14 ,  B61J3/00 ,  B61L15/0054

Abstract: An apparatus and method for indicating whether a coupler of a locomotive is in a coupled or uncoupled state is provided. The apparatus comprising: a sensor positioned on a portion of the coupler, wherein the sensor provides a real-time signal indicative of either a coupled or an uncoupled state of a coupler, wherein the signal is transmitted wirelessly by a transmitter in operable communication with the sensor. The method comprising: providing a signal indicative of the presence or proximity of a second coupler to the first coupler, the signal being provided by a sensor configured to provide the signal as the state of the coupler has changed; transmitting the signal wirelessly to a controller; processing the signal with a control algorithm resident upon the controller; and providing visually perceivable indication of the position of the coupler.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于指示机车的耦合器是否处于耦合或非耦合状态的装置和方法。 所述装置包括：位于所述耦合器的一部分上的传感器，其中所述传感器提供指示耦合器的耦合或非耦合状态的实时信号，其中所述信号由与所述耦合器可操作地通信的发射机无线地传输 传感器。 该方法包括：提供指示第二耦合器到第一耦合器的存在或接近的信号，所述信号由配置成随着耦合器的状态改变而提供信号的传感器提供; 将信号无线发送到控制器; 用驻留在控制器上的控制算法处理信号; 并且提供对于耦合器的位置的视觉上可感知的指示。

公开(公告)号：WO2010056434A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-20

申请号：PCT/US2009/059496

申请日：2009-10-05

Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY ,  ANDARAWIS, Emad, Andarawis ,  HERSHEY, John, Erik ,  KOUADA, Ibrahim, Issoufou ,  MANI, Shobhana ,  THOMPSON, Anythony, Mark

Inventor： ANDARAWIS, Emad, Andarawis ,  HERSHEY, John, Erik ,  KOUADA, Ibrahim, Issoufou ,  MANI, Shobhana ,  THOMPSON, Anythony, Mark

IPC: G01B15/02

CPC classification number: G01B15/02

Abstract: A system and method for measuring a thickness of a refractory wall of a gasifϊer using electromagnetic energy is disclosed. The system includes a waveguide with a bistatic or monostatic phased array antenna at one end. The waveguide is operably connected to a Network Analyzer that generates a pulse of electromagnetic energy with a desired bandwidth. The pulse is transmitted through a coaxial cable to the waveguide. The reflection of the pulse is received by the waveguide and input to a data acquisition system. An output device displays the resolvable discontinuities in impedance encountered by the pulse in its propagation path in the system.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种使用电磁能测量气体的耐火壁的厚度的系统和方法。 该系统包括在一端具有双稳态或单稳态相控阵天线的波导。 波导可操作地连接到网络分析器，其产生具有期望带宽的电磁能量的脉冲。 脉冲通过同轴电缆传输到波导。 脉冲的反射由波导接收并输入到数据采集系统。 输出设备在系统中的传播路径中显示脉冲遇到的阻抗的可解决的不连续性。

公开(公告)号：WO2007120237A2

公开(公告)日：2007-10-25

申请号：PCT/US2006/047310

申请日：2006-12-11

Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY ,  WELLES, Kenneth, Brakeley ,  BHOTIKA, Rahul ,  DAVENPORT, David, Michael ,  HERSHEY, John, Erik ,  MITCHELL, Robert, James ,  ANDARAWIS, Emad, Andarawis

Inventor： WELLES, Kenneth, Brakeley ,  BHOTIKA, Rahul ,  DAVENPORT, David, Michael ,  HERSHEY, John, Erik ,  MITCHELL, Robert, James ,  ANDARAWIS, Emad, Andarawis

CPC classification number: B61L5/107 ,  B61L5/02 ,  B61L5/125 ,  B61L17/023

Abstract: A wireless position sensing device is provided for monitoring railyard equipment status. The device comprises a gravity sensing mechanism for sensing an angular displacement with respect to a substantially vertical line, and for generating a displacement signal upon sensing a change in angular displacement exceeding approximately 40 degrees. A processing mechanism, operatively coupled to the gravity sensing mechanism, receives the displacement signal. A radio frequency transmitter, responsive to the processing mechanism, transmits a data signal indicative of the angular displacement. The processing mechanism is programmed to activate the radio frequency transmitter upon receipt of the displacement signal. The gravity sensing mechanism is affixed, attached, or mechanically coupled to railyard equipment comprising at least one of a manually operated rail switch or a safety indicator.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种无线位置检测装置，用于监视设备状态。 该装置包括重力感测机构，用于感测相对于基本上垂直的线的角位移，并且用于在感测到角位移的变化超过大约40度时产生位移信号。 可操作地耦合到重力感测机构的处理机构接收位移信号。 响应于处理机构的射频发射器发送指示角位移的数据信号。 处理机构被编程为在接收到位移信号时激活射频发射器。 重力感测机构被固定，附接或机械地联接到包括手动操作的轨道开关或安全指示器中的至少一个的railyard设备。

公开(公告)号：WO2007078704A2

公开(公告)日：2007-07-12

申请号：PCT/US2006/047306

申请日：2006-12-11

Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY ,  WELLES, Kenneth, Brakeley ,  BHOTIKA, Rahul ,  DAVENPORT, David, Michael ,  HERSHEY, John, Erik ,  MITCHELL, Robert, James ,  ANDARAWIS, Emad, Andarawis

Inventor： WELLES, Kenneth, Brakeley ,  BHOTIKA, Rahul ,  DAVENPORT, David, Michael ,  HERSHEY, John, Erik ,  MITCHELL, Robert, James ,  ANDARAWIS, Emad, Andarawis

IPC: B61L25/02 ,  B61L17/00

CPC classification number: B61L17/00 ,  B61L25/025 ,  B61L2205/04

Abstract: A method for tracking assets within a rail yard, the method comprising: creating a track layout database for the rail yard, the track layout database providing a map of rail tracks and switches within the rail yard, wherein the track layout database includes machine readable data identifying discrete locations of the rail tracks and switches of the rail yard, each discrete location corresponding to a geographical position of a portion of a rail track or switch; associating rail yard processing steps with portions of the track layout database; receiving a geographical position signal corresponding to an asset within the rail yard; comparing the geographical position signal to the machine readable data of the track layout database in order to identify the location of the asset within the map; and presenting a graphical representation of the location of the asset on the map along with the yard process steps associated with the track section occupied by the asset, wherein the geographical position signal is received within a time period to allow the graphical presentation to be used in a management decision corresponding to the asset.

Abstract translation: 一种用于跟踪铁路场地内的资产的方法，所述方法包括：为铁路场地创建轨道布局数据库，轨道布局数据库提供轨道轨道和轨道内的交换机的映射，其中轨道布局数据库包括机器可读数据 识别轨道轨道和轨道切换器的离散位置，每个离散位置对应于轨道或开关的一部分的地理位置; 将铁路场地处理步骤与轨道布局数据库的部分相关联; 接收与铁路院内资产相对应的地理位置信号; 将地理位置信号与轨道布局数据库的机器可读数据进行比较，以便识别该地图内资产的位置; 以及在所述地图上呈现所述资产的位置的图形表示以及与所述资产所占据的所述轨道部分相关联的码数处理步骤，其中在一段时间段内接收所述地理位置信号，以允许将图形呈现用于 与资产相对应的管理决策。

公开(公告)号：WO2007076012A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-05

申请号：PCT/US2006/049023

申请日：2006-12-21

Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY ,  DAVENPORT, David, Michael ,  BHOTIKA, Rahul ,  HERSHEY, John, Erik ,  MITCHELL, Robert, James ,  ANDARAWIS, Emad, Andarawis ,  WELLES, Kenneth, Brakeley

Inventor： DAVENPORT, David, Michael ,  BHOTIKA, Rahul ,  HERSHEY, John, Erik ,  MITCHELL, Robert, James ,  ANDARAWIS, Emad, Andarawis ,  WELLES, Kenneth, Brakeley

IPC: B61L17/00

CPC classification number: B61L17/00

Abstract: Methods and systems for monitoring trains in a railyard. These methods and systems detect an incoming train entering a geographic area defined by a railyard, store an entry time indicative of a time at which the incoming train entering the railyard was detected, detect the incoming train coming to a stop in a subyard of the railyard, store a stop time indicative of a time at which the incoming train came to a stop in the receiving subyard, calculate an incoming train latency time by subtracting the entry time from the stop time, and store the incoming train latency time as an incoming train latency time record.

Abstract translation: 监控火车的方法和系统。 这些方法和系统检测进入由railyard定义的地理区域的进入列车，存储指示进入雷达的进入列车的时间的进入时间，检测在railyard的一个子站内停下的进入列车 存储指示接收列车在接收子站内停止的时间的停止时间，通过从停止时间减去入口时间来计算传入列车延迟时间，并将传入列车等待时间作为传入列保存 延迟时间记录。