Laser lighting is used to capture high resolution images of a moving train as the train passes through a portal. On the respective sides, top and bottom of the portal a plurality of cameras are mounted to capture the images of the train. In certain applications a de-speckler is added to refine the light to its most functional use.
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Providing online non-downloadable computer software for the analysis of railcars and railcar components and the collection and transmission of data to the owners of railcars for analysis
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Device to Capture High Resolution Images of the Wheel Tread on a Moving Train
As a train passes over an array of cameras and lights that have been positioned between the rails of a train system, images are captured of the wheel tread. The number of cameras that will be used in the array may vary depending on the end user of the train system and its specific requirements. Software will capture the images of the portion of each wheel tread and reassemble the images in a linear format. The linear format for each wheel tread will provide an image that can be easily analyzed by the end user of the train system.
Trains that pass through an inspection portal must be analyzed for structural integrity through the capture of high-resolution images of the train, the train cars and the associated parts of the train car (hoses, knuckles and wheels for example). A directed source of light using the correct camera placement and lighting for the cameras is provided to ensure that the images are the highest resolution possible with the environmental factors that are present. With the clear images that are provided the images are formed to provide an analysis of the integrity of the train.
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computer hardware and modems for use with data center software servers and software platforms, in providing security measures in temperature controlled environments
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Use of artificial intelligence to detect defects in trains and method to use
It is imperative that the integrity of a train and its railcars be maintained. A defective part or parts on a train may cause the derailment of the train and its railcars. A derailment often causes serious personal and property damage. The use of artificial intelligence that has been applied to this system will detect possible flaws or defects in the railroad car. A portal through which the train will pass houses cameras and a means of illumination to take high resolution images of the train through the portal. This information is then stored on a software platform. It has a feature which can include a human in the loop process that verifies the accuracy of the information. The solution also transmits detected defect images and information to a remote location for analysis.
A plurality of modules housed in a chassis is secured to the railroad tie to capture high resolution images of the underside of a train car as it passes over the plurality of cameras. These images are important to insure the structural integrity of the parts of the rail car as well as the connection means—a coupler and pin—between two rail cars. The cameras are configured to capture at a predetermined rate or to operate in sync with the velocity of the train as measured by the Linear Speed Sensor. As the images are taken, the images can be downloaded and sent to a remote location for further analysis.
B61L 27/57 - Diagnostic ou maintenance côté voie, p. ex. mises à jour de logiciel pour des véhicules ou des trains, p. ex. surveillance côté voie de l'état des trains
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Information delivery and response system, namely, a delivery
and response platform designed to address operational needs
and security that is driven by identifying events or people
for purposes of securing a site consisting of computer
hardware and computer software for the purpose of monitoring
a particular site.
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Intelligent technology solutions, namely, design and
implementation of software and technology solutions for the
purpose of inspection, analysis, safety and security for
critical infrastructure within railroad, government,
commercial and industrial applications.
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Inspection services, namely, inspecting structures that mount cameras, and drones and autonomous vehicles to capture images of airplanes for airports and airport facilities for quality control purposes; inspection of non-downloadable software for airports and airport facilities for quality control purposes; providing online non-downloadable software for capturing images for maintenance and repair schedules
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artificial intelligence inspection systems comprised of cameras to capture images of images and non-downloadable software to incorporate into an algorithm to evaluate and assess maintenance issues for railroad cars
It is critical to take high resolution images of the sides of a train while the train is moving. A lens cap with a slit will be placed over the camera lens to direct the focus of the camera, which is likely a line scan camera. In addition to the lens cap a pair of blinders will extend a certain distance outward from the camera to block dust and debris and ambient light. A anti-reflective surface will be placed on the interior of the surface of the blinders to prevent glare and ambient light from interfering with the image that will be taken by the camera.
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Image acquisition system comprised of video cameras, motion detectors, and associated downloadable operating software, namely, a system that captures high resolution images of the undercarriage of the freight cars of a train as the train travels over the rails at full speed
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Apparatus and method to capture continuous high resolution images of a moving train undercarriage
A container that will house components of the device will be mounted to railroad ties to permit the user of this device to gather high resolution images of the undercarriage of a moving train car as it passes over a container that houses certain components of the system. The speed of the camera shutter will be dictated by the software that will work in conjunction with a linear speed detection device. The gathered images can be reassembled and forwarded to a remote location. The software provides an alarm in the event of a present danger.
B61L 25/02 - Indication ou enregistrement de la position ou de l'identité de véhicules ou de trains
G01P 3/50 - Dispositifs caractérisés par l'utilisation de moyens électriques ou magnétiques pour mesurer une vitesse linéaire
G03B 17/17 - Corps d'appareils avec des réflecteurs disposés sur le parcours lumineux formant l'image photographique, p. ex. pour réduire les dimensions de l'appareil photographique
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track monitoring namely, recorded computer software using artificial intelligence and algorithms with cameras to classify and monitor the presence of vehicles, people and objects on or around transit rail facilities software as a service (SAAS) services feeaturing software using artifical intelligence and algorithms with cameras for track monitroing to classify and monitor the presence of vehicles, people, and objects on or around transit rail facilities
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intelligent technology solutions, namely, design and implementation of software and technology solutions for the purpose of inspection, analysis, safety and security for critical infrastructure within railroad, government, commercial and industrial applications
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linear speed detection equipment, namely, speed sensors affixed to railroad tracks by magnets that are used to calculate the speed of vehicles including trains, trucks and car with precision
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providing a website featuring technology enabling users to remotely view, monitor, program, operate and control electrical systems and security systems in homes, offices and vehicles, and monitors the area 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and automatically generates alarms and alerts if an object violates the specified area
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Providing temporary use of a web-based software application for automated logistics information systems, namely, software for collection of data from devices for further correlating of data, events and alarms to identify the real situation and produce a turn- key distribution center gatehouse logistics solution, all for use in entry control of buildings or property
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providing a website featuring non-downloadable software for use as a vehicle undercarriage examiner system comprised of two program modules in the nature of a comparison module to reference images taken from the same car during an earlier scan or from a number of pre-determined templates, and a vehicle undercarriage examiner module for high definition imaging providing data necessary to accurately stitch image tiles prior to submission to the various detection engines
This is a method and apparatus to create and interpret images in a temporal or spatial domain, which will be helpful with any moving objects. The images are captured and stored in a database. The video images can be viewed in a panoramic fashion or dissected into individual frames or pictures to make the searching of particular objects or events easier.
G06K 9/00 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture ou la reconnaissance de caractères imprimés ou écrits ou pour la reconnaissance de formes, p.ex. d'empreintes digitales
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Method and apparatus for automatic zone occupation detection via video capture
This is a device by which certain areas of classification yards and railcar systems may be monitored via video capture in order to detect certain occupants in a particular area. This would ensure greater rail yard safety in terms of personal property and also minimize the risk of personal injury to a worker or the general population.
G06K 9/00 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture ou la reconnaissance de caractères imprimés ou écrits ou pour la reconnaissance de formes, p.ex. d'empreintes digitales
B61B 1/00 - Aménagement général des gares, des quais ou des voies de garageRéseau des voies ferréesSystèmes de triage des véhicules ferroviaires
G05D 3/00 - Commande de la position ou de la direction
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information delivery and response system, namely, a delivery and response platform designed to address operational needs and security that is driven by identifying events or people for purposes of securing a site consisting of computer hardware and computer software for the purpose of monitoring a particular site
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Real time, intelligent video system that is capable of providing archived video images of pantographs, namely, digital video camera, video monitors, computer hardware and computer software for comparing the condition of acceptable and unacceptable pantographs and storing this information
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train rider detection system, namely, a system comprised of computer software and flat panel display screens to automatically capture, inspect and process real-time images from freight trains
