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| 序号 | 专利名 | 申请号 | 申请日 | 公开（公告）号 | 公开（公告）日 | 发明人 |
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| 101 | Vehicle barrier system with illuminating gate arm and method | US13803093 | 2013-03-14 | US08845125B1 | 2014-09-30 | Russel Lumsden; Jaikeeshan Sirju; Bryce Charles Fortney |
| 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 removeably receive an array of light emitting diodes to increase visibility and alert drivers or pedestrians to the presence of a gate arm. | ||||||
| 102 | DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE | US13740611 | 2013-01-14 | US20130131921A1 | 2013-05-23 | Eugenie V. Uhlmann; Desmond J. O'Farrell; Kenneth Schofield; Niall R. Lynam |
| A driver assistance system for a vehicle includes an information display screen viewable by a driver of the vehicle when the driver is normally operating the equipped vehicle. At least one camera is mounted at the vehicle and has a field of view exterior of the vehicle and is operable to capture image data. The information display screen is operable to display video images derived from image data captured by the at least one camera and the information display screen is operable to display other information. A capacitive touch sensor is actuatable by the driver of the vehicle, and the information display screen is operable to display at least the other information responsive to actuation by the driver of the vehicle of the capacitive touch sensor. | ||||||
| 103 | Rail synthetic vision system | US11600654 | 2006-11-16 | US08150568B1 | 2012-04-03 | Robert Gray |
| 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. | ||||||
| 104 | Speedometer for train crossings | US12455321 | 2009-06-01 | US08054197B1 | 2011-11-08 | Chris Martin; Tammy Martin |
| An apparatus that indicates the speed of oncoming trains at train crossings comprises a large digital display attached to a drop gate or alternately on a side gate crossing sign for those crossings without a gate. The digital display is surrounded by a large sign indicating the speed of an oncoming train. A speed detection device aimed in either direction on the track to determine train speed. An interface converts the detected speed into a digital display. It is envisioned that motorists knowing the speed of an oncoming train will be less likely to try to beat the train through the crossing. | ||||||
| 105 | NAVIGATION SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE | US12187888 | 2008-08-07 | US20080300779A1 | 2008-12-04 | Eugenie V. Uhlmann; Desmond J. O'Farrell; Kenneth Schofield; Niall R. Lynam |
| A navigation system includes a communication port in a vehicle, a hand held portable unit, and a wireless communication between the portable unit and the communication port when the portable unit is in the vehicle. The portable unit has a position locator and is capable of establishing a geographical position of the portable unit. The portable unit is removable from the vehicle by an occupant of the vehicle. An information display may be disposed on, at or within an interior rearview mirror assembly of the vehicle, and may display navigational information for viewing by a driver of the vehicle. The navigational information may be derived from the wireless communication between the portable unit and the communication port. | ||||||
| 106 | Navigation system for a vehicle | US11639887 | 2006-12-15 | US07412328B2 | 2008-08-12 | Eugenie V Uhlmann; Desmond J O'Farrell; Kenneth Schofield; Niall R Lynam |
| A navigation system includes a communication port in a vehicle, a hand held portable unit, and a wireless communication between the portable unit and the communication port when the portable unit is in the vehicle. The portable unit has a position locator and is capable of establishing a geographical position of the portable unit. The portable unit is removable from the vehicle by an occupant of the vehicle. An information display may be disposed on, at or within an interior rearview mirror assembly of the vehicle, and may display navigational information for viewing by a driver of the vehicle. The navigational information may be derived from the wireless communication between the portable unit and the communication port. | ||||||
| 107 | Highway-rail grade crossing hazard mitigation | US10906800 | 2005-03-07 | US07268699B2 | 2007-09-11 | John C. Tsai |
| 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. | ||||||
| 108 | Vehicle collision warning system | US11634608 | 2006-12-06 | US20070096887A1 | 2007-05-03 | Dale Oexmann; Kevin Beto; Matthew Lueck; Christopher Maurer; Shane Stanford |
| A first vehicle includes a first device for receiving global positioning system (GPS) signals, generating at least one of a first time, position and velocity signal based on the received GPS signals, generating at least one of a second time, position and velocity signal based upon the motion of the first vehicle, comparing the first and second signals, generating a corrected first vehicle signal, and transmitting the corrected first vehicle signal. A second vehicle includes a second device for receiving GPS signals, generating at least one of a third time, position and velocity based on the received GPS signals, generating at least one of a fourth time, position and velocity based on the motion of the second vehicle, comparing the third and fourth signals, generating a corrected second vehicle signal, receiving the corrected first signal, and calculating from the corrected first and second vehicle signals the likelihood that the positions of the first and second vehicles will coincide at some time. | ||||||
| 109 | Template crossing design and programming for highway-rail grade crossings | US11132007 | 2005-05-18 | US20060265111A1 | 2006-11-23 | Richard Bamfield; Richard Peel; Martin Paget |
| A method of programming or designing application logic for a highway-rail grade crossing warning system including the steps of providing a set of templates, each template of the set of templates defining a track circuit application for a grade crossing with different characteristics, selecting a template from the set that best corresponds to the track circuit application at the grade crossing, defining a set of default programming parameters for each template to program the controller, and inputting additional parameters into the controller to define other characteristics of the track circuit application. A visual representation of each template may be provided. This invention is also directed to the set of templates for programming the controller. | ||||||
| 110 | FREIGHT RAILROAD CAR REFLECTOR | US11277216 | 2006-03-22 | US20060214503A1 | 2006-09-28 | Daniel Hart; John Anderson; Walter Peach |
| A freight railroad car equipped with a plurality of spaced apart reflector apparatus which can be easily and readily installed on the freight railroad car in shorter time periods than the previously known adhesive backed reflective tape. One embodiment of the freight railroad car reflector apparatus includes a mounting member, a reflector material attached to the mounting member and a plurality of fasteners or attachment mechanisms used to attach the mounting member to the freight railroad car. | ||||||
| 111 | HIGHWAY-RAIL GRADE CROSSING HAZARD MITIGATION | US10906800 | 2005-03-07 | US20060022063A1 | 2006-02-02 | John Tsai |
| 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. | ||||||
| 112 | Wireless danger proximity warning system and method | US11178997 | 2005-07-11 | US20050275513A1 | 2005-12-15 | William Grisham; Mark Roberts |
| A danger proximity warning system and method are disclosed that utilize ultra wideband (UWB) technology to effectively warn a person when there is a potentially dangerous situation in their vicinity. In one embodiment, the danger proximity warning system includes a transmitting UWB radio coupled to a first object and a receiving impulse radio unit coupled to a second object. The transmitting impulse radio unit operates to transmit an UWB signal towards the second object when the first object is a predetermined distance away. Upon receiving the UWB signal, the receiving UWB radio makes sure a person associated with the second object is informed about the potentially dangerous situation. Several embodiments of the danger proximity warning system and method are disclosed all of which operate to warn a person when there is a potentially dangerous situation in their vicinity. | ||||||
| 113 | Vehicle collision warning system | US10462985 | 2003-06-17 | US06924736B2 | 2005-08-02 | Dale F. Oexmann; Kevin R. Beto; Matthew W. Lueck; Christopher W. Maurer; Shane B. Stanford |
| A first vehicle includes a first device for receiving global positioning system (GPS) signals, generating at least one of a first time, position and velocity signal based on the received GPS signals, generating at least one of a second time, position and velocity signal based upon the motion of the first vehicle, comparing the first and second signals, generating a corrected first vehicle signal, and transmitting the corrected first vehicle signal. A second vehicle includes a second device for receiving GPS signals, generating at least one of a third time, position and velocity based on the received GPS signals, generating at least one of a fourth time, position and velocity based on the motion of the second vehicle, comparing the third and fourth signals, generating a corrected second vehicle signal, receiving the corrected first signal, and calculating from the corrected first and second vehicle signals the likelihood that the positions of the first and second vehicles will coincide at some time. | ||||||
| 114 | Vehicle collision warning system | US10462985 | 2003-06-17 | US20030212488A1 | 2003-11-13 | Dale F. Oexmann; Kevin R. Beto; Matthew W. Lueck; Christopher W. Maurer; Shane B. Stanford |
| A first vehicle includes a first device for receiving global positioning system (GPS) signals, generating at least one of a first time, position and velocity signal based on the received GPS signals, generating at least one of a second time, position and velocity signal based upon the motion of the first vehicle, comparing the first and second signals, generating a corrected first vehicle signal, and transmitting the corrected first vehicle signal. A second vehicle includes a second device for receiving GPS signals, generating at least one of a third time, position and velocity based on the received GPS signals, generating at least one of a fourth time, position and velocity based on the motion of the second vehicle, comparing the third and fourth signals, generating a corrected second vehicle signal, receiving the corrected first signal, and calculating from the corrected first and second vehicle signals the likelihood that the positions of the first and second vehicles will coincide at some time. | ||||||
| 115 | Intersection traffic control apparatus | US10141202 | 2002-05-07 | US06597293B1 | 2003-07-22 | Michael A. Harrison |
| A traffic warning system which alerts approaching vehicle traffic to an intersection stop requirement. The system includes a plurality of above-pavement, surface mounted lights, installed in a fashion similar to currently used road reflectors, and which are partially embedded in a roadway and placed across the roadway, e.g., adjacent to and parallel with the existing stripes or stop bars designating an intersection, and constructed so that they are impervious to vehicle traffic over them. Once activated, the lights flash in the direction of oncoming traffic, and emanate directly from the roadway, to warn drivers of approaching vehicles that a stop may be required at the intersection, and that caution should be exercised. | ||||||
| 116 | Automated railroad crossing warning system | US09732653 | 2000-12-06 | US06457682B2 | 2002-10-01 | Kurt Anderson; Matt Ablett |
| An automated railroad crossing warning system includes a controller for servicing the intersection of a railroad track and a roadway with directional horns oriented in opposite directions to direct horn blasts along the roadway is disclosed. A controller detects the presence of a train approaching the intersection and transmits a signal to the horns to activate the horns. A horn detector transmits a signal to the controller upon activation of the horns at a predetermined decibel level. The controller then activates the light such that the railroad engineer can visually determine that the horns at the intersection are being activated. The controller includes an electronic circuit which causes the horns to produce blasts in a predetermined sequence which matches the conventional signal produced by a train engine upon approaching such a crossing. | ||||||
| 117 | Locomotive whistle controlled railroad grade crossing warning system | US09867014 | 2001-05-29 | US20010050324A1 | 2001-12-13 | George Jefferson Greene JR. |
| 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. | ||||||
| 118 | Automated railroad crossing warning system | US09732653 | 2000-12-06 | US20010032908A1 | 2001-10-25 | Kurt Anderson; Matt Ablett |
| An automated railroad crossing warning system includes a controller for servicing the intersection of a railroad track and a roadway with directional horns oriented in opposite directions to direct horn blasts along the roadway is disclosed. A controller detects the presence of a train approaching the intersection and transmits a signal to the horns to activate the horns. A horn detector transmits a signal to the controller upon activation of the horns at a predetermined decibel level. The controller then activates the light such that the railroad engineer can visually determine that the horns at the intersection are being activated. The controller includes an electronic circuit which causes the horns to produce blasts in a predetermined sequence which matches the conventional signal produced by a train engine upon approaching such a crossing. | ||||||
| 119 | Highway warning system | US09592654 | 2000-06-13 | US06259375B1 | 2001-07-10 | Roger J. Andras |
| A warning system in the highway or road immediately adjacent to a pedestrian crossing, school crossing, or railroad grade crossing. The embedded warning system consists of a series of strobe lights powered by a nearby electrical source such as a traffic light, flashing warning light, railroad crossing light and/or gate system or other potential source of electricity. A trough containing the lights is submerged, extending to a depth of 9 to 15 inches below grade. The trough is 8 to 12 feet in length and 5 inches wide. The trough is placed parallel to or perpendicular to the direction of traffic so as to cross the path of oncoming traffic. A series of 4 to 9 strobe lights connected together, having a colored filter of amber or red, is placed along the bottom of the trough. The sides and bottom of the trough are lined with a reflective material made of, for example, highway reflective light beads, a highly polished reflective material, or other reflective material. The top of the trough is sealed with a double layer of plastic material. The sides of the trough are rounded to facilitate placement of the trough in an excavated ditch. | ||||||
| 120 | Method for producing a railway crossing warning signal | US271792 | 1999-03-18 | US6116546A | 2000-09-12 | Ford N. Burkhart |
| This invention, is a PROCESS, for creating a flashing red light at a railroad-highway grade crossing.This PROCESS is accomplished by the use of two units. The first unit houses a light that is capable of casting a very intense beam out ahead of the train. It also houses a means to oscillate this light from side to side (left and right) using a motor mechanism, like a heavy duty windshield wiper motor.The second unit is a round, red reflector that is capable of reflecting the light in both directions down the roadway that intersects the railway. This PROCESS is accomplished as the oscillating light beam strikes the red reflector for just a split second with each pass, creating the appearance of a flashing red light, which causes motorists, and others, to know that a train is approaching the grade crossing.The reflector is shaded from the sunlight, leaving it in relative darkness. This enable motorists to see the reflection (the flashing red light) even during daylight hours. The light unit is mounted securely to the front of the train at approximately 13 to 15 feet above the railroad tracks. The reflector unit is installed at the grade crossing at the same height as the light unit. | ||||||
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