Data processing: vehicles – navigation – and relative location – Vehicle control – guidance – operation – or indication – Railway vehicle
Reexamination Certificate
2008-07-08
2008-07-08
Arthur-Jeanglaude, Gertrude (Department: 3661)
Data processing: vehicles, navigation, and relative location
Vehicle control, guidance, operation, or indication
Railway vehicle
C701S020000, C701S036000, C340S425500, C340S438000, C340S457000, C246S115000, C246S124000, C246S208000, C246S47300R
Reexamination Certificate
active
10946396
ABSTRACT:
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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Angel Kevin J.
Kernwein Jeffrey D.
Sollars Scott A.
Wilson Frank
Arthur-Jeanglaude Gertrude
The Webb Law Firm
Wabtec Holding Corporation
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