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8185263 |
Apparatus and method for estimating resistance parameters and weight of a train
A computer readable storage medium has a sequence of instructions stored thereon, which, when executed by a processor, causes the processor to acquire a plurality of actual train speed measurements...
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8175764 |
System and method for identifying a condition of an upcoming feature in a track network
A system for identifying at least one condition of at least one upcoming feature of at least one track in a track network. The system includes a positioning system for determining an estimated...
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8155810 |
Train information management device
It is an object to provide a train information management system that performs high-order priority processing of brake commands without using a relay, and that achieves improved redundancy, enables...
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8150568 |
Rail synthetic vision system
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...
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8145368 |
Method and system for merge control in an automated vehicle system
A method of controlling merging of a plurality of streams of vehicles in an automated vehicle system. The method comprises: Defining a merge control zone associated with a merge point, the merge...
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8140202 |
Method of controlling a rail transport system for conveying bulk materials
A train is driven by drive stations positioned along a track for frictionally contacting side plates on the train. The drive speed is controlled in response to sensors located at each drive station...
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8140203 |
Method for controlling vehicle operation incorporating quick clearing function
A method for operating a train includes: (a) using a processor carried by the train, creating a trip profile which is computed at so as to substantially optimize an operating parameter of the train...
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8131411 |
Change over valve for a transition system
The present interface system includes a controller monitoring pressure on a locomotive brake pipe port, controlling pressure on a train brake pipe port in response to the pressure on a locomotive...
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8126601 |
System and method for predicting a vehicle route using a route network database
A system and method for predicting a route to be authorized by a dispatcher for a vehicle to travel on a route network comprises a computer system that has a database having stored data relative to...
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8112189 |
Method and system for providing redundancy in railroad communication equipment
A railway communication system (10) includes a transmitter (12) receiving an input and producing a communication signal (18). The communication signal (18) includes at least two different portions...
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8095253 |
Fuel efficiency improvement for locomotive consists
A fuel efficiency improvement device for use on each of a plurality of locomotives in a consist includes a processor configured to transmit an initialization message including an identifier and...
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8090486 |
Message protocol for efficient transmission of vital directives on a guideway
A method for delivering and maintaining mandatory directives data from a central office server to an on-board system. Mandatory directives include the enforceable train control data required for a...
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8082071 |
System and method of multi-generation positive train control system
A system and method of scheduling the movement of trains as a function of the predicted crew behavior and predicted rail conditions based on the historical behavior of the crew for specific rail...
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8065045 |
Model train control system
A system which operates a digitally controlled model railroad transmitting a first command from a first client program to a resident external controlling interface through a first communications...
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8036784 |
System and method for verifying the integrity of a train
A system for verifying the integrity of a train having a predetermined length is provided. The system includes a device for communicating and synchronizing with a detector of a circuit. The...
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8010246 |
Locomotive air/vacuum control system
The present locomotive brake control system includes a vacuum relay valve responsive to air brake apply and release signals on the air brake pipe to provide vacuum brake apply and release signals...
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8000850 |
Failure mode operation for an electric vehicle
An electric vehicle is described herein which includes a microprocessor based interface module which is used to control electric motors coupled to drive wheels. The interface module is configured...
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7983805 |
Method and apparatus for swapping lead and remote locomotives in a distributed power railroad train
A communications system for a train having spaced apart first and second locomotives each capable of lead and remote operation and rail cars. The first locomotive operating as a lead unit...
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7979170 |
Railroad snow removal system
A snow removal system wherein snow removers located in remote locations can be monitored and controlled at a computing device. Data collected by sensors on the snow removal unit or data collected...
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7970504 |
Model train control system
A system which operates a digitally controlled model railroad transmitting a first command from a first client program to a resident external controlling interface through a first communications...
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7949441 |
System and method for selectively limiting tractive effort to facilitate train control
Method for controlling the level of tractive efforts in a train having a first locomotive at a head end of the train, constituting a lead locomotive, and a second locomotive positioned in the train...
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7917345 |
Multimedia train simulator
A train simulator, including a microprocessor, a display and an input device for the microprocessor. A program drives the display with the track data during simulation, determines if an exception...
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7904216 |
Electric train control apparatus
According to one embodiment, an electric train control apparatus having a plurality of electric motors and a plurality of inverters configured to control electric motors, independently of one...
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7904215 |
Model train control system
A system which operates a digitally controlled model railroad transmitting a first command from a first client program to a resident external controlling interface through a first communications...
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7890223 |
Railroad signal aspect compliance monitoring systems and methods
A system for remotely monitoring compliance with a railroad signal associated with a section of railroad track includes a remote aspect compliance subsystem for monitoring compliance with an...
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7840338 |
Communication, monitor and control apparatus, and related method, for railway traffic
An apparatus, and related method, for monitoring and controlling the traffic of transport systems, such as railway vehicles, wherein the vehicles include device elements, such as satellite...
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7835830 |
Device for the generation of reliable status signals of a vehicle that is movable along a given path of travel
A device for generating safe status signals of a vehicle (9) that is movable along a given guideway includes data transmitters disposed along said guideway and provided with data (28a, 28b), data...
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7822515 |
Ocean bottom seismic sensor cable system including torque-relieving swivel
An ocean bottom cable system includes a sensor cable configured to be extended from a vessel to the bottom of the body of water. The sensor cable includes a plurality of seismic sensor units at...
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7788000 |
Public highway system
The public highway system includes automated, elevated single lane throughways having wide and narrow gauge rail track arranged in various combinations. A control system regulates spacing of...
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7756613 |
Signaling system
Trains and points are patrolled by a telegram containing the block occupancy information as a section that only one train is permitted to occupy, the information for giving lock position...
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7725252 |
Device and method for positioning and controlling railway vehicles with ultra-large bandwidth
A device and method for positioning and controlling railway vehicles. The device includes fixed stations (1) including first elements for transmitting/receiving (2) signals and a central control...
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7706934 |
Portable guide device and portable telephone
A portable guide device is characterized by comprising a transport facility start judgment means for judging that a transport facility has begun to move if a period where an acceleration detected...
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7693623 |
Railroad snow removal system
A snow removal system wherein snow removers located in remote locations can be monitored and controlled at a computing device. Data collected by sensors on the snow removal unit or data collected...
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7684905 |
System and method for verifying the integrity of a train
A system for verifying the integrity of a train having a predetermined length including: a device for communicating and synchronising with a detector of a circuit, detecting the presence/absence of...
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7679298 |
Locomotive wheel speed control
A method for controlling a wheel speed of a locomotive includes determining an estimated wheel speed (52) for a desired wheel set of a locomotive responsive to a locomotive operating parameter...
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7664459 |
On-board message repeater for railroad train communications system
A distributed power train (10) communications system for sending and receiving signals between a lead locomotive (14) and remote locomotives (12A/12B/12C) in the train (10). A lead (14) initiated...
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7647141 |
Advanced simulation capture and reporting tools
A method of processing and displaying train performance including analyzing train data received from the train or train simulator real time or from a data storage and preparing display data of the...
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7647142 |
System, method and computer readable media for regulating the speed of a rail vehicle
A system is provided for regulating the speed of a rail vehicle traveling along a track. The track has a pair of rails. The system includes a temperature sensor positioned on an external surface of...
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7590485 |
System and method for improved train handling and fuel consumption
A system for improving fuel efficiency of a railroad train located on a railroad train having a locomotive consist including one or more railroad locomotives, said system including a...
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7577502 |
Proximity detection and communication mechanism and method
A vital proximity detection mechanism and method for reliably determining and communicating the position of a railroad switch point relative to a normal fixed track and a reverse fixed track,...
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7561948 |
Individual transport control and communication system
An automated transportation system includes a plurality of vehicles adapted to travel along a pathway, and a monitoring system located within each vehicle and adapted to monitor a location and a...
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7561254 |
Traveling system for mobile bodies and control method therefor
A traveling system for mobile bodies includes a control device for controlling traveling operation of a first and a second mobile bodies based on detection information provided by a relative...
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7533943 |
Method for electrodynamically braking a rail vehicle
The invention relates to a method for electrodynamically braking a rail vehicle that is provided with a drive unit (6). According to the inventive method, acceleration (a1st) of said rail vehicle...
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7520472 |
Remotely controlled locomotive car-kicking control
A remote control system and method for the remote control operation of a locomotive in the performance of a car-kicking sequence comprises a portable control unit operable from a location off-board...
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7447571 |
Method of forecasting train speed
A method of speed forecasting a train over a track including determining location of the train on the track, the speed of the train and brake and throttle setting of the train. Speeds and suggested...
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7400952 |
Method and apparatus for controlling desiccant regeneration in air dryer equipment for a locomotive
Method, apparatus and computer program product are provided for controlling desiccant regeneration in air dryer equipment for a railroad locomotive. The method allows calculating an amount of air...
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7398140 |
Operator warning system and method for improving locomotive operator vigilance
Provided is an operator warning system for use in connection with a locomotive having a horn system with a horn activation actuator and a horn device for producing a noise. The operator warning...
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7386391 |
Dynamic optimizing traffic planning method and system
A method generates optimized traffic movement plans. A plan monitor determines a first planning boundary for traffic based upon traffic conditions of a region. A plan generator employs the first...
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7359771 |
Method to provide wireless broadband communication to a high-speed movable vehicle
A method for providing wireless broadband communication to a high-speed movable vehicle, in particular to a high-speed train (2), is described, said method comprising the steps of: Arranging...
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7356474 |
System and method for remotely enforcing operational protocols
A system and method for remotely enforcing operational protocols is provided. In a remote environment, such as that found with a police environment, voice recognition technology is used to...
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