System and methods are disclosed to promote safe shoving movements of a train based on train position localization without human-based track operations monitoring. Train position detectors deployed at the end of a track, in parallel to the track, between the rails of the track, or a combination thereof, localize an end-of-train during shoving movements. Each train position detector transmits an early warning alert to an onboard alert device and a handheld alert device for indicating the end of the train is about to enter a pre-configured prohibited zone. The locomotive operator receives the alert on the onboard alert device while workers in the railyard receive the alert on the handheld alert devices. Both onboard and handheld alert devices are capable of generating audio, visual, haptic, or a combination of these warning alerts for the locomotive operator and the workers in the railyard.
B61L 23/34 - Control, warning or like safety means along the route or between vehicles or trains for indicating the distance between vehicles or trains by the transmission of signals therebetween
System and methods are disclosed to promote safe shoving movements of a train based on train position localization without human-based track operations monitoring. Train position detectors deployed at the end of a track, in parallel to the track, between the rails of the track, or a combination thereof, localize an end-of-train during shoving movements. Each train position detector transmits an early warning alert to an onboard alert device and a handheld alert device for indicating the end of the train is about to enter a pre-configured prohibited zone. The locomotive operator receives the alert on the onboard alert device while workers in the railyard receive the alert on the handheld alert devices. Both onboard and handheld alert devices are capable of generating audio, visual, haptic, or a combination of these warning alerts for the locomotive operator and the workers in the railyard.
The train detection system comprises a wireless communication network further comprising train detection modules attached to catenary poles at the entrance and exit of the railyard. Each train detection module is equipped with a plurality of diverse sensors configured to detect trains and other on-track vehicles. The diverse sensors are simultaneously active and work together for detecting an approaching or leaving train. The train detection modules generate train alerts which are transmitted wirelessly over the wireless communication network. Each of the railyard workers wears a personal alert device capable of wirelessly connecting with the train detection modules and receiving the train alerts over the said wireless communication network. The train alert modules are capable of transmitting alerts wirelessly to personal alert devices and other train alert modules. Train alert modules are capable of generating audio visual warnings for any personnel which may not be equipped with personal alert module.
B61L 23/06 - Control, warning or like safety means along the route or between vehicles or trains for warning men working on the route
B61L 25/02 - Indicating or recording positions or identities of vehicles or trains
B61L 23/34 - Control, warning or like safety means along the route or between vehicles or trains for indicating the distance between vehicles or trains by the transmission of signals therebetween
B61L 27/00 - Central railway traffic control systemsTrackside controlCommunication systems specially adapted therefor
The train detection system comprises a wireless communication network further comprising train detection modules attached to catenary poles at the entrance and exit of the railyard. Each train detection module is equipped with a plurality of diverse sensors configured to detect trains and other on-track vehicles. The diverse sensors are simultaneously active and work together for detecting an approaching or leaving train. The train detection modules generate train alerts which are transmitted wirelessly over the wireless communication network. Each of the railyard workers wears a personal alert device capable of wirelessly connecting with the train detection modules and receiving the train alerts over the said wireless communication network. The train alert modules are capable of transmitting alerts wirelessly to personal alert devices and other train alert modules. Train alert modules are capable of generating audio visual warnings for any personnel which may not be equipped with personal alert module.
B61L 23/06 - Control, warning or like safety means along the route or between vehicles or trains for warning men working on the route
B61L 25/02 - Indicating or recording positions or identities of vehicles or trains
G08B 25/01 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium
G08B 25/10 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium using wireless transmission systems
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H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
H04W 84/18 - Self-organising networks, e.g. ad hoc networks or sensor networks
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FAULT TOLERANT ROADWAY WORKER SAFETY SYSTEM
A system for reliable detection of an approaching train and warning the roadway workers in proximity of the track is described. The system comprises at least one train detector cone (TDC) deployed along a side of an active railroad track and one or more personnel warning cones (PWC) placed near the work site, the cones configured in a wireless mesh network to provide redundant communication links. Detection of a train by the train detector cone is transmitted to the personnel warning cones which provide audible and visual warnings to nearby roadway workers. The system also includes a remote server for centralized tracking and monitoring of the train detector cones and personnel warning cones.
B61L 23/00 - Control, warning or like safety means along the route or between vehicles or trains
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B61L 29/24 - Means for warning road traffic that a gate is closed or closing, or that rail traffic is approaching, e.g. for visible or audible warning
B61L 29/28 - Means for warning road traffic that a gate is closed or closing, or that rail traffic is approaching, e.g. for visible or audible warning electrically operated
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Devices for wireless communication transmission of voice, data, and images; Electronic signaling mechanism, namely, railway and bus transportation monitoring systems that detect and alert users of activity in a specified area; software for detection and tracking algorithms, and for user display of information and computer hardware, electronic sensors, electronic transmitters, electronic receivers, global positioning satellite receivers, and satellite transmitters, all for use in connection with transportation detection, tracking and monitoring; wearable portable computers and wearable smartwatches for wirelessly communicating warning alerts to users using radio frequency, near-field communication, wireless mesh network communications, cellular communication networks, bone conduction technology, and global positioning systems
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Devices, excluding weather radios, for wireless communication transmission; electronic signaling mechanism, namely, railway and other transportation monitoring systems that detect and alert users of activity in a specified area; software for detection and tracking algorithms and for user display of information and computer hardware, sensors, transmitters, receivers, global positioning satellite receivers, and satellite technology, all for use in connection with transportation detection, tracking and monitoring; wearable portable computers and wearable smartwatches for wirelessly communicating warning alerts to users using radio frequency, near-field communication, wireless mesh network communications, cellular communication networks, bone conduction technology, and global positioning systems
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Devices, excluding weather radios, for wireless communication transmission; electronic signaling mechanism, namely, railway and other transportation monitoring systems that detect and alert users of activity in a specified area; software for detection and tracking algorithms and for user display of information and computer hardware, sensors, transmitters, receivers, global positioning satellite receivers, and satellite technology, all for use in connection with transportation detection, tracking and monitoring; wearable portable computers and wearable smartwatches for wirelessly communicating warning alerts to users using radio frequency, near-field communication, wireless mesh network communications, cellular communication networks, bone conduction technology, and global positioning systems
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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Devices for wireless communication transmission of voice, data, and images; Electronic signaling mechanism, namely, railway and bus transportation monitoring systems that detect and alert users of activity in a specified area; software for detection and tracking algorithms, and for user display of information and computer hardware, electronic sensors, electronic transmitters, electronic receivers, global positioning satellite receivers, and satellite transmitters, all for use in connection with transportation detection, tracking and monitoring; wearable portable computers and wearable smartwatches for wirelessly communicating warning alerts to users using radio frequency, near-field communication, wireless mesh network communications, cellular communication networks, bone conduction technology, and global positioning systems
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Devices, excluding weather radios, for wireless communication transmission of voice, data, and images; Electronic signaling mechanism, namely, railway and bus transportation monitoring systems that detect and alert users of activity in a specific area; software for detection and tracking algorithms, and for user display of information and computer hardware, electronic sensors, electronic transmitters, electronic receivers, global positioning satellite receivers, and satellite transmitters, all for use in connection with transportation detection, tracking and monitoring; wearable portable computers and wearable smartwatches for wirelessly communicating warning alerts to users using radio frequency, near-field communication, wireless mesh network communications, cellular communication networks, bone conduction technology, and global positioning systems
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Custom manufacturing of component parts for rolling rail car stock New and replacement engine parts for rolling car stock, namely, strainer assembly, radiator shutter bushing, piston cooling tube, water discharge elbow, and breather deflector New and replacement structural and component parts for rolling rail car stock
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
07 - Machines and machine tools
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
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Custom manufacturing of component parts for rolling rail car stock New and replacement engine parts for rolling car stock, namely, strainer assembly, radiator shutter bushing, piston cooling tube, water discharge elbow, and breather deflector New and replacement structural and component parts for rolling rail car stock
A system for reliable detection of an approaching train and warning the roadway workers in proximity of the track is described. The system comprises at least one train detector cone (TDC) deployed along a side of an active railroad track and one or more personnel warning cones (PWC) placed near the work site, the cones configured in a wireless mesh network to provide redundant communication links. Detection of a train by the train detector cone is transmitted to the personnel warning cones which provide audible and visual warnings to nearby roadway workers. The system also includes a remote server for centralized tracking and monitoring of the train detector cones and personnel warning cones.
B61L 23/00 - Control, warning or like safety means along the route or between vehicles or trains
B61L 23/06 - Control, warning or like safety means along the route or between vehicles or trains for warning men working on the route
B61L 29/00 - Safety means for rail/road crossing traffic
B61L 29/24 - Means for warning road traffic that a gate is closed or closing, or that rail traffic is approaching, e.g. for visible or audible warning
B61L 29/28 - Means for warning road traffic that a gate is closed or closing, or that rail traffic is approaching, e.g. for visible or audible warning electrically operated
The train detection system comprises a wireless communication network further comprising train detection modules attached to catenary poles at the entrance and exit of the railyard. Each train detection module is equipped with a plurality of diverse sensors configured to detect trains and other on-track vehicles. The diverse sensors are simultaneously active and work together for detecting an approaching or leaving train. The train detection modules generate train alerts which are transmitted wirelessly over the wireless communication network. Each of the railyard workers wears a personal alert device capable of wirelessly connecting with the train detection modules and receiving the train alerts over the said wireless communication network. The train alert modules are capable of transmitting alerts wirelessly to personal alert devices and other train alert modules. Train alert modules are capable of generating audio visual warnings for any personnel which may not be equipped with personal alert module.
B61L 23/06 - Control, warning or like safety means along the route or between vehicles or trains for warning men working on the route
B61L 23/34 - Control, warning or like safety means along the route or between vehicles or trains for indicating the distance between vehicles or trains by the transmission of signals therebetween
B61L 25/02 - Indicating or recording positions or identities of vehicles or trains
B61L 27/00 - Central railway traffic control systemsTrackside controlCommunication systems specially adapted therefor
B61L 23/34 - Control, warning or like safety means along the route or between vehicles or trains for indicating the distance between vehicles or trains by the transmission of signals therebetween
