Abstract

The invention relates to a method for outputting a predicted occupancy distribution in a public means of transportation, having the steps of detecting the actual state of the occupancy distribution in the public means of transportation in the public area between two stops, ascertaining first prediction data relating to the occupancy distribution at a first point in time, generating a first prediction of the occupancy distribution from the detected actual state and the first ascertained prediction data, outputting first data derived from the predicted occupancy distribution on an output device at a first output point in time, ascertaining second prediction data relating to the occupancy distribution at a second point in time, generating a second prediction of the occupancy distribution from the detected actual state and the second ascertained prediction data, and outputting second data derived from the second predicted occupancy distribution on an output device at a second output point in time, wherein the output first data differs from the output second data. The invention also relates to an occupancy distribution prediction system.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 10/04 - Forecasting or optimisation specially adapted for administrative or management purposes, e.g. linear programming or "cutting stock problem"
• G06Q 50/40 - Business processes related to the transportation industry
• B61L 15/00 - Indicators provided on the vehicle or train for signalling purposes

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for outputting a predicted occupancy distribution in a public transport means, comprising the following method steps: detecting an actual state of the occupancy distribution in the public transport means between two stops; detecting current passenger behaviour in the public transport means or at the next stop; producing a prediction of the occupancy distribution from the detected actual state and the detected current passenger behaviour; and outputting data derived from the predicted occupancy distribution on an output device. The invention further relates to an occupancy distribution prediction system.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 10/04 - Forecasting or optimisation specially adapted for administrative or management purposes, e.g. linear programming or "cutting stock problem"
• G06Q 50/40 - Business processes related to the transportation industry
• B61L 15/00 - Indicators provided on the vehicle or train for signalling purposes

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for outputting a predicted occupancy distribution in a public means of transportation between two stops, having the steps of ascertaining empirical data, storing the empirical data in a storage device of the occupancy distribution prediction system, detecting the actual state of the occupancy distribution in the public means of transportation between two stops using a sensor unit of the occupancy distribution prediction system, reading empirical data from a database of the occupancy distribution prediction system, generating a prediction of the occupancy distribution from the detected actual state and the empirical data read from the storage device by means of a control unit of the occupancy distribution prediction system, and outputting first data derived from the predicted occupancy distribution on an output device of the occupancy distribution prediction system. The invention also relates to an occupancy distribution prediction system.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 10/04 - Forecasting or optimisation specially adapted for administrative or management purposes, e.g. linear programming or "cutting stock problem"
• G06Q 50/40 - Business processes related to the transportation industry
• B61L 15/00 - Indicators provided on the vehicle or train for signalling purposes
• B61L 23/04 - Control, warning or like safety means along the route or between vehicles or trains for monitoring the mechanical state of the route

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for distinguishing, detecting and counting persons and/or objects in facilities and/or vehicles for conveying persons and/or goods, with the method steps: emitting radiation from a radiation source, deflecting the radiation with an element for deflecting the radiation, generating a light pattern in a detection region, detecting the radiation backscattered by persons and/or objects situated in the detection region in a radiation detector, and counting the persons and/or objects in a counting region, wherein the counting region is arranged in a region between 30 cm in front of and 30 cm behind an entrance to facilities and/or to the vehicle for conveying persons and/or objects. The invention also relates to a corresponding device for performing the method.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/46 - Extraction of features or characteristics of the image
• G06T 7/521 - Depth or shape recovery from laser ranging, e.g. using interferometryDepth or shape recovery from the projection of structured light
• G06K 9/20 - Image acquisition
• G06T 7/62 - Analysis of geometric attributes of area, perimeter, diameter or volume
• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• G01S 7/48 - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group
• G01S 17/04 - Systems determining the presence of a target

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for distinguishing, detecting and counting persons and/or objects in vehicles for conveying persons and/or goods, with the method steps: emitting radiation from a radiation source, deflecting the radiation with an element for deflecting the radiation, generating a light pattern in a detection region with a beam density ρs of 5*102/4*πsr−1≤ρs≤106/4*πsr−1, and detecting the radiation backscattered by persons and/or objects situated in the detection region in a radiation detector, as well as a corresponding person and/or object counting device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 7/48 - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group
• G01S 17/04 - Systems determining the presence of a target
• G01S 7/481 - Constructional features, e.g. arrangements of optical elements
• G01S 17/88 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications
• B61D 19/02 - Door arrangements specially adapted for rail vehicles for carriages
• B61K 13/00 - Other auxiliaries or accessories for railways

Abstract

ss of 5* 102/4*πsr -1ss ≤ 10 6/4*πsr -1; and detecting the radiation backscattered by persons and/or objects located in the detection region in a radiation detector. The invention further relates to a corresponding person- and/or object-counting device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 7/48 - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group
• G01S 17/58 - Velocity or trajectory determination systemsSense-of-movement determination systems
• G01S 17/42 - Simultaneous measurement of distance and other coordinates
• G01S 17/89 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging
• G01S 17/04 - Systems determining the presence of a target
• B61D 19/02 - Door arrangements specially adapted for rail vehicles for carriages
• G06T 7/521 - Depth or shape recovery from laser ranging, e.g. using interferometryDepth or shape recovery from the projection of structured light

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for differentiating between, detecting, and counting persons and/or objects in facilities and/or vehicles for conveying persons and/or goods, having the steps of: emitting radiation from a radiation source, deflecting the radiation using an element for deflecting the radiation, generating a light pattern in a detection region, detecting the radiation scattered back from persons and/or objects located in the detection region in a radiation detector, and counting the persons and/or objects in a counting region, wherein the counting region is arranged in a region between 30 cm in front of and 30 cm behind an entrance into facilities and/or a vehicle for conveying persons and/or objects. The invention additionally relates to a corresponding device for carrying out the method.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 7/48 - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group
• G01S 17/58 - Velocity or trajectory determination systemsSense-of-movement determination systems
• G01S 17/89 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging
• G01S 17/04 - Systems determining the presence of a target
• B61D 19/02 - Door arrangements specially adapted for rail vehicles for carriages

Goods & Services

Computer software, in particular software for administrating, processing, connecting, analyzing and indicating/visualizing of data from internal and external sources for actors of passenger traffic.

Goods & Services

(1) Computer software, in particular software for actors of passenger traffic, for administrating, processing, connecting, analyzing, indicating and visualizing of data from internal sources namely, automatic passenger counting, vehicle information, schedules and passenger reservations as well as external sources namely, journey planning and booking systems, weather, events, passenger flows and traffic information for optimization of public transport services.

Goods & Services

Computer software, in particular software for administrating, processing, connecting, analyzing and indicating/visualizing of data from internal and external sources for actors of passenger traffic

Goods & Services

Software. Provision of information concerning commercial sales; Business administration consultancy; Advisory services for business management; Business management advisory services relating to commercial enterprises; Writing of business project reports; Consultancy regarding the organization or managing of a trade company; Trade promotional services. Computer programming services for commercial analysis and reporting; Hosting services and software as a service and rental of software; Design of computer machine and computer software for commercial analysis and reporting.

Goods & Services

Data and message agency, namely, electronic transmission of messages and data; telecommunication services relating to data communication, namely, transfer of data by telecommunications Scientific, electric, photographic, cinematographic, optical, measuring, signaling, checking, supervision apparatus and instruments, namely, infrared sensors for counting persons, infrared sensors for capturing movement of persons, goods, objects, vehicles, and containers, infrared sensors for determining the occupancy and free space in vehicles, rooms, and containers, optical sensors, central processing units, data processors, computer network hubs, switches and routers, electronic proximity sensors [ and switches, and cameras] ; apparatus for recording, transmitting and reproducing data, sound, images, namely, data processors, electronic data recorders, optical transmitters, digital transmitters, audio recorders, video recorders [, and cameras; blank electronic, optical and magnetic recording media; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus sold as a unit ; cash registers; ] data processing apparatus, computer hardware; computer software for data management, data analysis, and operating passenger counting systems, customer counting systems, visitor counting systems, systems for capturing, measuring, and analyzing movement of persons, goods, objects, vehicles, and containers, and systems for determining the occupancy and free space in vehicles, rooms, and containers; computer peripheral devices; [ printers; ] modems; on-board computers; data processing apparatus, namely, integrated computer equipment for data processing in the field of transportation of persons and goods; counters for passengers, namely, electronic measuring and control devices in the nature of automatic passenger counting systems comprised of optical sensors and electronic apparatus for automatically detecting and counting passengers, recording count data and transferring the data to data processing apparatus; computer hardware and software for recording and managing routes, travel times and dwell times; computer hardware and software for input of data relating to passengers [ ; ticket-dispensing apparatus, namely, electronic ticket dispensers ] Business organization consultancy; business efficiency expert services; collecting and analyzing data and information resulting from the tracking of vehicles of all types by means of computers for business purposes Installation, servicing and repair of on-board computers, data processing computers, integrated computer equipment for data processing in the field of transportation of persons and goods, electronic measuring and control devices in the nature of automatic passenger counting systems comprised of optical sensors and electronic apparatus for automatically detecting and counting passengers, recording count data, and transferring the data to data processing computer, computer hardware for recording and managing routes, travel times and dwell times, computer hardware for input of data relating to passengers, and electronic ticket dispensers Computer programming; engineering services; technical appraisals, namely, engineering services for computer hardware and software; technical advising, namely, technical consultation in the field of design, selection, implementation and use of computer hardware and software; computer software design; updating of computer software; consultancy in the field of design and development of computer hardware; engineering project studies, namely, scientific study and research in the field of engineering

Goods & Services

(1) Computer software for displaying, processing, administering and analysing data provided by a unit, namely an infrared sensor or camera, for counting the number of passengers, and for displaying, processing, administering and analysing data related to journeys and routes and relating to travel and stop times, for use in the field of public transportation.

Goods & Services

(1) Electronic apparatus, namely infrared sensors and video cameras, for capturing images and data enabling the number of persons at a given location to be counted; software for analysis of data supplied by electronic apparatus, namely infrared sensors and video cameras used for capturing images and data, and by sensors for use in the fields of retail services and in the operation of public facilities.

Goods & Services

(1) Computer software for displaying in real time, and for processing, administering and analyzing data provided by a unit, namely a camera or infrared sensor, for use in the fields of retail services and in the operation of public facilities.

Goods & Services

Scientific, electric, photographic, cinematographic, optical, measuring, signaling, checking (supervision) apparatus and instruments; apparatus for recording, transmitting and reproducing data, sound and/or images; electronic, optical and magnetic recording media; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus; cash registers; data processing equipment, computer hardware and software as well as peripheral apparatus and equipment; printers; modems; on-board computers; integrated computer equipment for data processing in the field of transportation of persons and goods; counters for passengers; apparatus for recording and operating routes, travel times and dwell times as well as apparatus for input of data relating to passengers; ticket-dispensing apparatus. Business organization consultancy; efficiency experts; computer tracking of vehicles of all types. Installation, servicing and repair of the apparatus and equipment mentioned in class 9. Telecommunications; data and message agency; telecommunication services relating to data communication. Computer programming; engineering services; technical appraisals; technical advising; computer software design; updating of computer software; consultancy in the field of computer hardware; engineering project studies.

Goods & Services

(1) Traffic data system, namely: equipment for recording, transmission and reproduction of data, sound and images relating to vehicle movements, passenger movements and traffic control during a journey and electronic, optical and magnetic data storage equipment of related data and software therefor; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus; cash registers; data processing equipment, namely: computers, software for traffic data collection, transmission, reproduction and analysis for use with equipment for recording, transmitting and reproducing data, sound and images relating to vehicle movements, passenger movements and traffic control during a journey, electronic, optical and magnetic data storage equipment for related data and analysis of this data; peripherals; printers; modems; computer boards; integrated information and data processing equipment relating to the transport of persons or goods, namely: equipment for recording, transmitting and reproducing data, sound and images relating to passenger movements during a journey, electronic, optical and magnetic data storage equipment for related data and software therefor; traffic data systems, namely: equipment for recording, transmitting and reproducing data, sound and images relating to equipment for recording and analyzing driving routes, driving time and stopping time of vehicles in traffic and software therefor; equipment for recording passenger data, namely: data collection, transmission and reproduction of data, sound and images relating to passenger movements and passenger behaviour during a journey and electronic, optical and magnetic data storage equipment for related data and analysis of this data; ticket vending and ticket issuing devices on board vehicles or in fixed installations such as railway stations, terminals, bus stops being coin, bill- or electronic-card operated or using other electronic technology. (1) Consulting in business management and organization; efficiency studies in the field of transportation of persons and goods; location of vehicles of any kind by computer; installation, support and repairing services for traffic data systems; telecommunication transmission of traffic data.