发明名称 |
Operator warning system and method for improving locomotive operator vigilance |
摘要 |
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 system includes an onboard computer system with a database having grade crossing data and locomotive data thereon. The onboard computer system is in communication with the horn system. The operator warning system also includes a warning device for providing an audio, visual and/or tactile indicator to an operator of the locomotive based upon the grade crossing data, locomotive data and/or actuation condition of the horn activation actuator. A method for improving locomotive operator vigilance is also provided.
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申请公布号 |
US7398140(B2) |
申请公布日期 |
2008.07.08 |
申请号 |
US20040946396 |
申请日期 |
2004.09.21 |
申请人 |
WABTEC HOLDING CORPORATION |
发明人 |
KERNWEIN JEFFREY D.;WILSON FRANK;ANGEL KEVIN J.;SOLLARS SCOTT A. |
分类号 |
G05D1/00;B60Q1/00;B61L23/00;B61L29/28;G06F17/00;G08B3/10 |
主分类号 |
G05D1/00 |
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