Automatic Train Operation Tender Unit
    1.
    发明申请
    Automatic Train Operation Tender Unit 有权
    自动列车运行招标单位

    公开(公告)号:US20160325768A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-11-10

    申请号:US14704681

    申请日:2015-05-05

    IPC分类号: B61L27/04 B61L27/00

    摘要: An automatic train operation system is presented for use with a train to automatically operate the train. The automatic train operation system is housed on a tender car and connected to a second rail vehicle. The automatic train operation system is connected to the second rail vehicle through end connections. Additionally, the automatic train operation system communicates with the second rail vehicle through the end connections. The end connections are operable to transmit an operation signal between the automatic train operation system and the second rail vehicle. The second rail vehicle completes the operation signal base on an executable command contained within the operation signal and sent from the automatic train operation system.

    摘要翻译: 提供一列自动列车运行系统,用于列车自动运行。 自动火车操作系统安装在招标车上,并连接到第二轨道车辆。 自动火车操作系统通过端接连接到第二轨道车辆。 此外,自动火车操作系统通过端部连接与第二轨道车辆通信。 端部连接可操作以在自动列车操作系统和第二轨道车辆之间传送操作信号。 第二轨道车辆根据包含在操作信号中并从自动列车操作系统发送的可执行命令完成操作信号。

    REMOTE LOCOMOTIVE ACCESS DETECTION
    3.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20170253259A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-09-07

    申请号:US15061490

    申请日:2016-03-04

    IPC分类号: B61L27/04 B61L23/00

    摘要: A detection system for a locomotive may include a plurality of sensors. An electronic control module may be in communication with, at least, the plurality of sensors and the locomotive. The control module may be configured to: monitor the plurality of sensors; receive an alert from one of the sensors of the plurality of sensors when one of the corresponding sensors is triggered; determine if the alert is a security concern; and operatively respond to the security concern by at least one of removing tractive effort to the locomotive, apply braking force to the locomotive, locking a door of the locomotive, locking a window of the locomotive, and transmitting a notification.

    Diagnostic System for a Rail Vehicle
    4.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20170151970A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-06-01

    申请号:US14954004

    申请日:2015-11-30

    IPC分类号: B61L27/00 B61L25/02

    摘要: A visual diagnostic system for a rail vehicle having multiple assets is disclosed. The visual diagnostic system may have a data interface configured to receive a message from a wayside unit. The message may indicate that at least one of the multiple assets is experiencing an issue. The data interface may also be configured to receive geo-information and configuration-information. The system further includes a controller configured to determine, from the geo-information and the configuration-information, a geographic location of each of the multiple assets. The controller is further configured to determine, from the received message and the determined geographic location of each of the multiple assets, which of the multiple assets is experiencing the issue. The controller is further configured to render for display in a user interface a visual representation of the rail vehicle with an identification of the at least one of the multiple assets experiencing the issue.

    Train asset availability and reliability management system

    公开(公告)号:US09828013B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-11-28

    申请号:US14935949

    申请日:2015-11-09

    IPC分类号: B61L27/00 G07C5/08 G07C5/00

    摘要: A method for managing train assets increases the time between required maintenance of the train assets, improves the future availability of the train assets, or increases the likelihood that the train assets will successfully complete future missions. A controller may receive from a sensor on a train asset a real-time signal indicative of at least one of a measured operational characteristic or a maintenance activity associated with the train asset, receive from a memory prognostic data providing information on a likelihood the train asset will complete a mission, and simulate a hypothetical operational scenario (HOS) based at least in part on the prognostic data and involving one or more train assets. Predictive data associated with the HOS may provide information on a likely benefit to a train asset from a change in at least one of an operational parameter, designated operational configuration for the train assets, or maintenance-related activity.

    Railroad management system having data source integration

    公开(公告)号:US09623885B1

    公开(公告)日:2017-04-18

    申请号:US14959915

    申请日:2015-12-04

    摘要: A railroad management system is disclosed. The railroad management system may include a display device configured to display information to an operator and a controller in electronic communication with the display device. The controller may include a train control module configured to receive input data from one or more train control systems and a business systems module configured to receive input data from one or more railroad data management systems. The controller may also include an integration module configured to identify discrepancies among the input data from the one or more train control systems and the railroad data management systems and generate corrected input data based on the input data from the one or more train control systems and the railroad data management systems. The controller may be configured to display one or more graphical user interfaces on the display device based at least in part on the corrected input data.

    SYSTEM FOR REMOTELY CONTROLLING A FUEL-SUPPLY SYSTEM ASSOCIATED WITH A LOCOMOTIVE
    7.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM FOR REMOTELY CONTROLLING A FUEL-SUPPLY SYSTEM ASSOCIATED WITH A LOCOMOTIVE 审中-公开
    用于远程控制与机车相关的燃油供应系统

    公开(公告)号:US20170072970A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-03-16

    申请号:US14851285

    申请日:2015-09-11

    IPC分类号: B61C17/12

    CPC分类号: B61C17/12

    摘要: A system for remotely controlling a fuel-supply system associated with a locomotive includes multiple detectors positioned on board the locomotive and the fuel-supply system. The detectors are configured to generate a warning signal upon detection of an abnormality in the operation of at least one of: the locomotive and the fuel-supply system. The system further includes a controller that is remotely located and communicably coupled to each of the detectors. The controller is configured to receive the warning signal from at least one of the detectors, the warning signal being indicative of the abnormality. The controller is also configured to provide, at a graphical user interface (GUI), a list of user-allowable actions based on a type of abnormality detected. The controller is then configured to operably actuate a relay associated with the fuel supply system on receiving a chosen user-allowable action from the list of user-allowable actions.

    摘要翻译: 用于远程控制与机车相关联的燃料供应系统的系统包括位于机车和燃料供应系统上的多个检测器。 检测器被配置为在检测到机车和燃料供应系统中的至少一个的操作中的异常时产生警告信号。 该系统还包括远程定位并可通信地耦合到每个检测器的控制器。 控制器被配置为从至少一个检测器接收警告信号,警告信号表示异常。 控制器还被配置为在图形用户界面(GUI)处提供基于检测到的异常类型的用户允许动作的列表。 然后,控制器被配置为在从用户允许动作的列表接收到所选择的用户允许动作时,可操作地致动与燃料供应系统相关联的继电器。

    Diagnostic System for a Rail Vehicle
    8.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20170151971A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-06-01

    申请号:US14954047

    申请日:2015-11-30

    IPC分类号: B61L27/00 B61L25/02

    摘要: A visual diagnostic system for a rail vehicle having multiple assets is disclosed. The visual diagnostic system may have a data interface configured to receive a data stream from a wayside unit. The data stream includes values of a plurality of parameters measured made by the wayside unit. The data interface may also be configured to receive geo-information and configuration-information. The system further includes a memory device configured to store the data stream and a controller configured to determine, from the geo-information and the configuration-information, a geographic location of each of the multiple assets. The controller is further configured to determine prognostic information associated with an operational status of each of the multiple assets. The controller may further render for display in a user interface a visual representation of the rail vehicle with the prognostic information for each asset of the rail vehicle.

    SYSTEM FOR MONITORING OPERATION OF A LOCOMOTIVE
    9.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM FOR MONITORING OPERATION OF A LOCOMOTIVE 审中-公开
    用于监测机车操作的系统

    公开(公告)号:US20170072972A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-03-16

    申请号:US14855566

    申请日:2015-09-16

    摘要: A system for monitoring operation of a locomotive includes a plurality of cameras, a controller, and at least one graphical user interface (GUI). The cameras are strategically mounted to the locomotive such that each camera is configured to capture a video stream of an environment associated with the locomotive. The controller is remotely disposed from and communicably coupled to each of the cameras over a wireless network. The controller is configured to receive a plurality of video streams from the plurality of cameras. The graphical user interface (GUI) is communicably coupled to the controller. The GUI is configured to display the plurality of video streams received at the controller. In embodiments disclosed herein, the controller is operable for modulating various operating parameters of the locomotive based on the environment associated with the locomotive, as determined from one or more video streams transmitted by the cameras.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于监视机车的操作的系统包括多个摄像机,控制器和至少一个图形用户界面(GUI)。 相机被战略地安装到机车,使得每个相机被配置为捕获与机车相关联的环境的视频流。 控制器通过无线网络远程设置并通过无线网络可通信地耦合到每个摄像机。 控制器被配置为从多个摄像机接收多个视频流。 图形用户界面(GUI)可通信地耦合到控制器。 GUI被配置为显示在控制器处接收的多个视频流。 在本文公开的实施例中,控制器可操作用于根据由相机发送的一个或多个视频流确定的基于与机车相关联的环境来调节机车的各种操作参数。

    Automatic train operation tender unit
    10.
    发明授权
    Automatic train operation tender unit 有权
    自动列车运行招标单位

    公开(公告)号:US09487223B1

    公开(公告)日:2016-11-08

    申请号:US14704681

    申请日:2015-05-05

    IPC分类号: B61L27/04 B61L27/00

    摘要: An automatic train operation system is presented for use with a train to automatically operate the train. The automatic train operation system is housed on a tender car and connected to a second rail vehicle. The automatic train operation system is connected to the second rail vehicle through end connections. Additionally, the automatic train operation system communicates with the second rail vehicle through the end connections. The end connections are operable to transmit an operation signal between the automatic train operation system and the second rail vehicle. The second rail vehicle completes the operation signal base on an executable command contained within the operation signal and sent from the automatic train operation system.

    摘要翻译: 提供一列自动列车运行系统,用于列车自动运行。 自动火车操作系统安装在招标车上,并连接到第二轨道车辆。 自动火车操作系统通过端接连接到第二轨道车辆。 此外,自动火车操作系统通过端部连接与第二轨道车辆通信。 端部连接可操作以在自动列车操作系统和第二轨道车辆之间传送操作信号。 第二轨道车辆根据包含在操作信号中并从自动列车操作系统发送的可执行命令完成操作信号。