Systems and methods for management of crossings near stations

US9340220B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• ALSTOM Transport Technologies · FR

Inventors

• Jeffrey Michael Fries · Grain Valley, US
• Steven Murphy · Melbourne, US
• Michael W. Steffen, II · Melbourne, US
• Jesse Herlocker · Melbourne, US
• Nels Jorgensen · Melbourne, US
• Anuka Sawh · Melbourne, US

Key dates

• Filing date: May 23, 2013
• Grant date: May 17, 2016
• Expiry date: Dec 29, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B61L2205/04
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A system includes a determination module and a communication module. The determination module is configured to be located onboard a first vehicle that travels along a first route including a crossing corresponding to an intersection of the first route with a second route. The determination module is configured to be communicatively coupled with a remote crossing module that is configured to impede travel of a second vehicle through the crossing, and to identify an upcoming stop at a station within a range of a track detection system associated with the remote crossing module. The communication module is configured to communicatively couple the determination module to the remote crossing module, and to transmit an inhibit request message to the remote crossing module. The inhibit request message is configured to prevent the remote crossing module from activating a warning when the first vehicle is stopped at the station.