Virtual Railroad Crossing Alert
    1.
    发明申请
    Virtual Railroad Crossing Alert 审中-公开
    虚拟铁路穿越警报

    公开(公告)号:US20160229435A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-08-11

    申请号:US14856556

    申请日:2015-09-17

    Inventor: Michael C. Ryan

    Abstract: System and method for a virtual crossing alert system that provides a notification, an alert, or a command to an alert receiving system depending on the spatial relationships of actors within a specified area.

    Abstract translation: 虚拟交叉警报系统的系统和方法,其根据指定区域内的演员的空间关系向警报接收系统提供通知,警报或命令。

    Vehicle barrier system with illuminating gate arm and method
    2.
    发明授权
    Vehicle barrier system with illuminating gate arm and method 有权
    具有照明门臂和方法的车辆屏障系统

    公开(公告)号:US09157200B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-13

    申请号:US14470134

    申请日:2014-08-27

    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a vehicle barrier system and method of use. The vehicle barrier system includes a control system adapted to pivot a gate arm between a horizontal position and a vertical position to control the flow of vehicle or pedestrian traffic in control access areas such as parking lots, or parking garages. The gate arm includes inset channels that are disposed along the longitudinal axis of the gate arm and configured to each remove ably receive an array of light emitting diodes to increase visibility and alert drivers or pedestrians to the presence of a gate arm.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种车辆屏障系统及其使用方法。 车辆屏障系统包括控制系统,其适于在水平位置和垂直位置之间枢转门臂,以控制诸如停车场或停车场的控制通道区域中的车辆或行人交通的流动。 门臂包括沿着门臂的纵向轴线布置的插入通道,并且被配置为每个移除容纳地接收一组发光二极管以增加可视性并且警告驾驶员或行人到门臂的存在。

    Rail synthetic vision system
    3.
    发明授权
    Rail synthetic vision system 失效
    轨道综合视觉系统

    公开(公告)号:US08150568B1

    公开(公告)日:2012-04-03

    申请号:US11600654

    申请日:2006-11-16

    Applicant: Robert Gray

    Inventor: Robert Gray

    Abstract: A synthetic image is produced which will be viewed by an operator of a train to provide the operator with important information indicative of the environment to be encountered by the train during subsequent movement of the train. This information includes information about upcoming track and highway crossings. The synthetic image may be utilized during all periods of operation of the train but will be particularly desirable during night and during periods of bad weather, such as rain, snow and fog, when normal vision is limited. The system utilizes accurate measurement of the location of the train, accurate knowledge of the path of the track and accurate knowledge of placement of track and highway crossings. Automated horn soundings, or monitoring of manual operator activations, significantly enhance safety at such track and highway crossings.

    Abstract translation: 产生将由火车操作者观察的合成图像,以向驾驶员提供指示火车在随后的火车运动期间遇到的环境的重要信息。 此信息包括有关即将到来的道路和公路交叉路口的信息。 合成图像可以在列车的所有操作期间使用,但是在夜间和恶劣天气(例如雨,雪和雾)期间,当正常视力受限时,将是特别需要的。 该系统利用对火车位置的准确测量,轨道路径的准确了解以及轨道和公路过境点的准确知识。 自动喇叭探测或手动操作员激活的监控显着增强了这种轨道和公路过境点的安全性。

    Highway-rail grade crossing hazard mitigation
    4.
    发明授权
    Highway-rail grade crossing hazard mitigation 失效
    公路轨道交叉危害减轻

    公开(公告)号:US07268699B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-09-11

    申请号:US10906800

    申请日:2005-03-07

    Applicant: John C. Tsai

    Inventor: John C. Tsai

    CPC classification number: E01B26/00 B61L29/24 B61L29/30 E01C9/04

    Abstract: A hazard mitigation system to detect an object in a highway-railway grade crossing. A structure is provided that includes a fixed foundation and a surface layer that is cushionably placed above the foundation, such that the structure is located between tracks at the crossing. At least one sensor is mounted between the surface layer and the foundation. This sensor senses the weight of the object upon the surface layer and provides a sensor signal representative of that weight. A control unit receives the sensor signal, processes it to determine whether the object represents a potential hazard, and, if so generates a warning signal. The sensor can particularly include a pressure or strain gage, or a fiber optic sensor. When a fiber optic sensor is employed, it can particularly include a fiber Bragg grating.

    Abstract translation: 一种危害缓解系统,用于检测高速公路铁路路口的物体。 提供了一种结构,其包括固定基座和缓冲地放置在基座之上的表面层,使得该结构位于交叉处的轨道之间。 至少一个传感器安装在表面层和基础之间。 该传感器感测物体在表面层上的重量,并提供表示该重量的传感器信号。 控制单元接收传感器信号,处理它以确定对象是否表示潜在危险,并且如果产生警告信号。 传感器可以特别包括压力或应变计或光纤传感器。 当采用光纤传感器时,它可以特别包括光纤布拉格光栅。

    Method and system for automatically activating a warning device on a train
    5.
    发明授权
    Method and system for automatically activating a warning device on a train 有权
    自动启动列车上的警告装置的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US06824110B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-11-30

    申请号:US10619425

    申请日:2003-07-16

    CPC classification number: B61L25/021 B61L25/025 B61L29/24 B61L2205/04

    Abstract: A method and system for automatically activating a train warning device that uses a positioning system such as a global positioning system (GPS) receiver or an inertial navigation system (INS) to determine the train's position. The system further includes a database containing locations of grade crossings and other locations at which a train is required to give a warning signal and what regulations govern activation of the warning device at such locations.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于自动激活使用诸如全球定位系统(GPS)接收机或惯性导航系统(INS)的定位系统的列车警告装置的方法和系统来确定列车的位置。 该系统还包括一个数据库,该数据库包含等级交叉点的位置和列车需要发出警告信号的其他位置,以及在这些位置处启动警告装置的规定。

    Locomotive whistle controlled railroad grade crossing warning system
    7.
    发明授权
    Locomotive whistle controlled railroad grade crossing warning system 失效
    机车口哨控制铁路等级交叉预警系统

    公开(公告)号:US06416021B2

    公开(公告)日:2002-07-09

    申请号:US09867014

    申请日:2001-05-29

    CPC classification number: B61L29/24

    Abstract: A railroad grade crossing warning device designed to operate at un-guarded grade crossings without the need for expensive train detection sensors. The system utilizes the sound of an approaching locomotive horn or whistle to activate a warning at a grade crossing. The preferred device is self contained and is powered by solar panel and storage battery to provide a flashing strobe warning on the approach of a train.

    Abstract translation: 铁路等级穿越警告装置,设计用于无防护等级的交叉口,无需昂贵的列车检测传感器。 该系统利用一个接近的机车喇叭或哨子的声音,在等级穿越处激活警告。 优选的装置是独立的并且由太阳能电池板和蓄电池供电,以在列车的接近处提供闪烁的频闪警告。

    Railway crossing collision avoidance system
    8.
    发明授权
    Railway crossing collision avoidance system 失效
    铁路交叉避碰系统

    公开(公告)号:US5890682A

    公开(公告)日:1999-04-06

    申请号:US891809

    申请日:1997-07-14

    Applicant: James E. Welk

    Inventor: James E. Welk

    CPC classification number: B61L29/24 B61L2205/04

    Abstract: With the vehicle anti-collision system of the present invention, road vehicles in the vicinity of a railway crossing are alerted as a train approaches the crossing. A signalling device operating in conjunction with a GPS receiver located in the train emits a signal to a receiver located at the railway crossing to provide an indication of the rail vehicle's location with respect to the railway crossing. The signal is sent continuously at predetermined intervals to provide the railway crossing with sufficient data to estimate the velocity and time of arrival of the train or railway vehicle at the crossing. The railway crossing processes the information and transmits an alarm signal to approaching road vehicles as the rail vehicle approaches the crossing. The signal emitted by the crossing is received at the road vehicle which provides various levels of alarms depending on how close the rail vehicle is to the crossing. The communications between the railroad vehicle and the crossing monitor are preferably by satellite link. A sensor is also preferably provided at the crossing to detect an object on the crossing when the rail vehicle is approaching.

    Abstract translation: 利用本发明的车辆防碰撞系统,随着列车接近越野,在道路交叉口附近的道路车辆被提醒。 与位于列车中的GPS接收机一起操作的信令装置向位于铁路口​​岸的接收机发出信号,以提供轨道交通工具相对于铁路道口的位置的指示。 信号以预定的间隔连续发送,以提供铁路横穿足够的数据,以估计列车或铁路车辆在十字路口的速度和到达时间。 铁路路口处理信息,并在轨道交通工具靠近交叉路口时将报警信号发送到接近的道路车辆。 交叉点发出的信号在道路车辆处被接收,该车辆根据铁路车辆越过越近的距离而提供各种报警。 铁路车辆和交叉监视器之间的通信优选地通过卫星链路。 传感器也优选地设置在十字路口处,以在轨道车辆接近时检测交叉路口上的物体。

    Railway crossing collision avoidance system
    9.
    发明授权
    Railway crossing collision avoidance system 失效
    铁路交叉避碰系统

    公开(公告)号:US5699986A

    公开(公告)日:1997-12-23

    申请号:US679902

    申请日:1996-07-15

    Applicant: James E. Welk

    Inventor: James E. Welk

    CPC classification number: B61L29/24 B61L2205/04

    Abstract: With the vehicle anti-collision system of the present invention, road vehicles in the vicinity of a railway crossing are alerted as a train approaches the crossing. A signalling device operating in conjunction with a GPS receiver located in the train emits a signal to a receiver located at the railway crossing to provide an indication of the rail vehicle's location with respect to the railway crossing. The signal is sent continuously at predetermined intervals to provide the railway crossing with sufficient data to estimate the velocity and time of arrival of the train or railway vehicle at the crossing. The railway crossing processes the information and transmits an alarm signal to approaching road vehicles as the rail vehicle approaches the crossing. The signal emitted by the crossing is received at the road vehicle which provides various levels of alarms depending on how close the rail vehicle is to the crossing.

    Abstract translation: 利用本发明的车辆防碰撞系统,随着列车接近越野,在道路交叉口附近的道路车辆被提醒。 与位于列车中的GPS接收机一起操作的信令装置向位于铁路口​​岸的接收机发出信号,以提供轨道交通工具相对于铁路道口的位置的指示。 信号以预定的间隔连续发送,以提供铁路横穿足够的数据,以估计列车或铁路车辆在十字路口的速度和到达时间。 铁路路口处理信息,并在轨道交通工具靠近交叉路口时将报警信号发送到接近的道路车辆。 交叉点发出的信号在道路车辆处被接收,该车辆根据铁路车辆越过越近的距离而提供各种报警。

    Railroad gate arm lamp circuit
    10.
    发明授权
    Railroad gate arm lamp circuit 失效
    铁路门臂灯电路

    公开(公告)号:US4895325A

    公开(公告)日:1990-01-23

    申请号:US269296

    申请日:1988-11-10

    Inventor: Donald L. LeVoir

    CPC classification number: B61L29/24

    Abstract: A railroad crossing gate arm electrical lamp system provides two flashing lamps and one continuously operated lamp. Each of the lamps has an internal electrical circuit with the internal electrical circuits being identical for each lamp. This permits the lamps to be interchanged in position with the lamp positions determining the function of the lamp. Each lamp electricl circuit has a three-wire input connection and a three-wire output connection. There are identical and reversible three-wire cables connecting the first flashing lamp with the second flashing lamp and the second flashing lamp with the continuously operated lamp. The input for the first flashing lamp includes two power supply terminals and a third common terminal. The lamps are connected in series across the power supply and a relay alternately shunts the lamps to obtain flashing of two of the lamps. The third lamp is connected across the power supply for steady light.

    Abstract translation: 铁路交叉门臂电灯系统提供两个闪光灯和一个连续操作的灯。 每个灯具有内部电路,每个灯的内部电路是相同的。 这允许灯在与确定灯的功能的灯位置的位置互换。 每个灯电路具有三线输入连接和三线输出连接。 有相同和可逆的三线电缆连接第一个闪光灯和第二个闪光灯,第二个闪光灯连同持续操作的灯。 第一个闪光灯的输入包括两个电源端子和一个第三个公共端子。 这些灯串联在电源上,继电器交替地分流灯以获得两个灯的闪烁。 第三个灯在电源两端连接稳定的光。

Patent Agency Ranking