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37 results about "Automatic train supervision" patented technology

Automatic Train Supervision. Definition. Automatic Train Supervision (ATS) is a system within an automatic train control system which monitors the system status and provides the appropriate controls to direct the operation of trains in order to maintain intended traffic patterns and minimize the effect of train delays on the operating schedule.

Multi-system fusion train control method and device

PendingCN121062793ARailway traffic control systemsAutomatic train protectionIn vehicle
The invention provides a multi-system fusion train control method and device, and relates to the technical field of rail transit, and the method comprises the steps: deploying an area controller at a preset train station; acquiring the current driving position of the train based on the area controller; based on the current driving position, a communication control instruction between a train-mounted automatic train protection system of the train and an automatic train monitoring system of the train station is determined; and performing communication control between the train automatic protection system and the train automatic monitoring system based on the communication control instruction. According to the multi-system fusion train control method provided by the invention, the rail systems to which different positions belong are adapted through the dynamically adapted communication control instruction, communication interruption caused by protocol differences under different rail systems is eliminated, seamless communication between different system devices in a rail transit multi-system fusion system is ensured, and the reliability of the rail transit multi-system fusion system is improved. And high-efficiency and low-cost multi-system fusion train control is realized.
Owner:CRSC URBAN RAIL TRANSIT TECH CO LTD +1

Interlocking logic part and control display machine communication interruption fault monitoring and analyzing method

The invention relates to the field of intelligent operation and maintenance, and provides a communication interruption fault monitoring and analyzing method for an interlocking logic part and a control and display machine, which comprises the following steps: acquiring first maintenance data of an interlocking system and an automatic train monitoring system, and performing data analysis on the first maintenance data to obtain a communication state of the interlocking logic part and the control and display machine; according to the communication state, communication interruption between the interlocking logic part and the control display machine is determined, and communication interruption alarm information is generated; and querying second maintenance data of the interlocking subsystem and the train automatic monitoring subsystem according to the communication interruption alarm information, analyzing the second maintenance data, and generating a fault analysis result. According to the invention, the problems of low efficiency and high misjudgment rate caused by dependence on manual troubleshooting of communication interruption faults in the prior art are solved, and automatic fault monitoring and intelligent analysis of the interlocking logic part and the control display machine are realized.
Owner:CRSC URBAN RAIL TRANSIT TECH CO LTD

Display time difference acquisition method and device and display time difference monitoring system

This application relates to the field of train monitoring technology, and discloses a method, device, and system for obtaining display time difference, to solve the technical problem of low timeliness in obtaining display time difference of vehicle arrival information. The method includes: parsing the operation log obtained from the automatic train monitoring system to obtain the transmission time of the vehicle arrival information issued by the automatic train monitoring system and the platform code corresponding to the vehicle arrival information; obtaining the operation log of the passenger service system, and querying the broadcast controller information of the platform broadcast controller corresponding to the platform code based on the passenger service system's operation log, the broadcast controller information including the broadcast controller code; obtaining the operation log corresponding to the platform broadcast controller through the broadcast controller code; querying the display time when the platform broadcast controller pushes the vehicle arrival information to the broadcast controller's interface in the operation log corresponding to the platform broadcast controller; and obtaining the display time difference of the vehicle arrival information based on the transmission time and display time of the vehicle arrival information issued by the automatic train monitoring system.
Owner:BYD CO LTD

Automatic train supervision system

The application discloses an automatic train monitoring system, wherein the system comprises a client, a monitoring server, a load balancing server and a function server cluster; the load balancing server is used for receiving train operation information from the client and the monitoring server, wherein the train operation information comprises at least two types of train operation information with different priorities, and the number of types of the train operation information is the same as the number of function servers in the function server cluster; the load balancing server further communicates with each function server in the function server cluster, and is used for acquiring the working state and data throughput of each function server, and distributing each type of train operation information to the corresponding function server according to the working state and data throughput of each function server and the priority of each type of train operation information, so as to monitor the train. Thus, the train operation information processing amount of each function server is reasonably distributed, and the real-time performance of train monitoring is ensured.
Owner:BYD CO LTD

Method and system for realizing automatic noise reduction and speed reduction operation of train

ActiveCN120840691ASignalling indicators on vehicleIn vehicleAutomatic train supervision
According to the method and system for achieving automatic noise reduction and speed reduction running of the train, an ATO train automatic running system generates a speed reduction and energy saving running curve, and when an ATS train automatic monitoring system detects that the train is located at a departure station in front of a resident disturbing area and the current time is in the resident disturbing time period, the train is started to run; and the VOBC vehicle-mounted system controls the train to run from the departure station to the parking station according to the speed reduction energy-saving running curve. The speed reduction energy-saving operation curve comprises an operation curve before entering the resident disturbing area, an operation curve passing through the resident disturbing area and an operation curve after leaving the resident disturbing area, the operation curve before entering the resident disturbing area at least comprises a first acceleration operation stage and a coasting stage, and the operation curve passing through the resident disturbing area comprises the step that the train passes through the resident disturbing area at a constant operation speed of the resident disturbing area; the operation curve at least comprises a deceleration operation stage after leaving the resident disturbing area. Speed reduction and noise reduction operation in the resident disturbing area can be automatically achieved, mistakes and omissions caused by manual operation are avoided, the punctuality rate of overall operation of the train is increased while speed reduction and noise reduction are achieved, and comprehensive operation energy consumption is reduced.
Owner:CASCO SIGNAL LTD

Train turn-back method, system and equipment and readable storage medium

The invention discloses a train turn-back method, system and device and a readable storage medium. A train control system comprises an automatic train monitoring system located in a dispatching center, a computer interlocking system and an area controller located in a station, a train on a track and a train-mounted signal system on the train. Under the condition that any point turn-back conditions are met, turn-back at any point is achieved through coordinated interaction processing of the train automatic monitoring system located in the dispatching center, the computer interlocking system and the area controller located in the station, the train on the track and the train-mounted signal system on the train. Therefore, the operation of returning to the last station for unloading operation under the abnormal condition is realized.
Owner:HUNAN CRRC TIMES SIGNAL & COMM CO LTD

Train arrival information display graphical user interface for electronic devices

1. The name of the design product: Train arrival information display graphical user interface for electronic device. 2. The use of the design product: For an electronic device. 3. The design points of the design product: In the graphical user interface content. 4. The picture or photo that best shows the design points: Front view. 5. The use of the graphical user interface: For showing the arrival information content of the train automatic monitoring system.
Owner:GUANGZHOU METRO GRP CO LTD +2

Route associated train calculation method and equipment based on resource management unit, and medium

The invention relates to a route associated train calculation method and device based on a resource management unit and a medium. The method specifically comprises the steps that S1, a train automatic monitoring system ATS issues a route creation command; s2, the RMU creates a route according to the resource state; s3, the RMU searches a first vehicle on the upstream of the route, and if the first vehicle is a communication train, the train is associated to the route; s4, judging whether the train is driven into the route or not according to the position of the train associated with the route, maintaining the train to be continuously associated with the route if the train is not driven into the route, and releasing the train associated with the route if the train is driven into the route; and S5, after the route is disconnected from the associated train, the route starts to be unlocked. Compared with the prior art, the method has the advantages that the route can be quickly unlocked according to the position information of the associated train, the departure interval can be shortened, and the operation efficiency is greatly improved.
Owner:CASCO SIGNAL LTD

Network automatic train supervision system for urban rail transit based on cloud platform

The present invention relates to a network automatic train supervision (NATS) system for urban rail transit based on a cloud platform, the NATS system is disposed in a network center cloud platform to collect line ATS data for analysis and provide a network operation management function; and the NATS system has functions of running command, operation index analysis, fully automated mapping, network and line collaborative command, transport organization, and aided decision. Compared with the prior art, the present invention has an advantage that information about full-road networks is displayed for large cities, so that the network center performs overall operation command and dispatching for the cities.
Owner:CASCO SIGNAL LTD

Automatic train supervision system

ActiveCN118107632BAutomatic systemsMonitoring systemAutomatic train supervision
The application discloses an automatic train monitoring system, which is deployed with a server cluster, and the server cluster comprises a management node and a plurality of working nodes, at least two of which can run simultaneously; the management node is used for network health monitoring of the working nodes; the working nodes comprise safe working nodes and non-safe working nodes; the non-safe working nodes are used for running front-end software, back-end software and first interface software of the automatic train monitoring system; the safe working nodes are used for data analysis service and running safe working node interface software, and each safe working node corresponds to a train line. The automatic train monitoring system can save time and space cost and server resources by adding safe working nodes and allocating resources of part of the non-safe working nodes when a train line is added.
Owner:BYD CO LTD

Method and system for intelligently managing rain and snow modes of line

The invention discloses a method and system for intelligently managing line rain and snow modes, and the method comprises the steps: arranging a rain and snow mode intelligent management assembly on a gateway server of a train automatic monitoring system, and periodically executing the steps: obtaining multi-source data such as meteorological data and train real-time operation data; calculating a current environmental perception limited index of each section and a current environmental perception limited index of each train; the current index, a preset peripheral geographical type index and a historical limited index obtained through historical data analysis are synthesized, and the overall limited level of each section and the overall limited level of each train are calculated; and section temporary speed limiting is automatically controlled according to the section overall limitation level, and train traction or braking force is automatically adjusted according to the train overall limitation level. Compared with the prior art, by fusing the multi-source sensing data and adopting an intelligent decision-making mechanism based on the section and the train, automatic and predictive accurate management of the line rain and snow mode is realized.
Owner:CASCO SIGNAL LTD

Method, device and medium for monitoring running state of train automatic monitoring system equipment

ActiveCN117284356BHardware monitoringRailway traffic control systemsMonitoring systemAutomatic train supervision
The embodiment of the specification provides a method and device for monitoring the running state of a train automatic monitoring system and a medium, the method comprising: acquiring the communication relationship, the business flow relationship and the monitoring flow relationship between devices in each system of the train automatic monitoring system, and establishing a train automatic monitoring system communication architecture; setting each monitored system directly connected with the monitoring system to report the system state of each system through a heartbeat frame, and setting each non-directly connected monitored system to report the system state of each system through a state frame by using a transfer system; according to the train automatic monitoring system communication architecture, periodically monitoring the heartbeat frame and the state frame reported by each monitored system by the monitoring system; and when the number of times of loss of the heartbeat frame or the state frame of the monitored system is greater than a preset loss tolerance threshold, determining that the physical link between the monitored system and the monitoring system is interrupted. The application can accurately determine the system corresponding to the state data, facilitate accurate determination of a fault device, and timely find the fault device for fault positioning and repair of the fault device.
Owner:TRAFFIC CONTROL TECH CO LTD

Train scheduling method, device and equipment based on meteorological information and storage medium

The embodiment of the invention provides a train scheduling method, device and equipment based on meteorological information and a storage medium, and is applied to the technical field of rail transit. The method comprises the steps that the automatic train monitoring system receives weather information sent by a weather station, judges weather types and bad weather conditions according to the weather information, and correspondingly adjusts train operation modes according to the bad weather conditions; and then the adjusted train operation condition is sent to a passenger information display system and / or a broadcasting system, so that the passenger information display system and / or the broadcasting system informs passengers of the adjusted train operation condition, accurate meteorological information is rapidly obtained, in severe weather, the safety risk of train operation is reduced, and the driving safety is ensured. Manual intervention is reduced, the train operation efficiency is improved, the working intensity of operators is reduced, and the passenger service quality is improved.
Owner:TRAFFIC CONTROL TECH CO LTD +1

Urban rail transit meteorological information acquisition system and method

The embodiment of the invention provides an urban rail transit meteorological information acquisition system and method, and is applied to the technical field of rail transit. The system comprises a third-party meteorological monitoring system and a train automatic monitoring system ATS, wherein the train automatic monitoring system ATS is connected with the third-party meteorological monitoring system through an inter-system interface; the system is characterized in that the third-party meteorological monitoring system performs modular division based on a geographic area and / or a line structure, and is used for collecting meteorological information and transmitting the meteorological information to the automatic train monitoring system ATS through the inter-system interface; and the train automatic monitoring system ATS is used for analyzing the weather information received through the interface between the systems and sending a control instruction to the train in combination with the train operation information. In this way, trackside weather information can be accurately obtained in real time.
Owner:TRAFFIC CONTROL TECH CO LTD +1

Train operation adjustment method and device in time unsynchronized scenario and medium

ActiveCN120646069BAutomatic brakingIn vehicle
The application relates to a train operation adjustment method, device and medium under a time asynchronous scene, which comprises the following steps: S1, an automatic train supervision system (ATS) judges whether the time is synchronous according to a time heartbeat message between the ATS and a vehicle-mounted controller (CC); S2, if the time is synchronous, the train is operated according to a plan map; if the time is not synchronous, the ATS selects a manual operation adjustment strategy or an automatic operation adjustment strategy; S3, if the manual operation adjustment strategy is selected, the ATS triggers automatic train braking, meanwhile, a center dispatcher manually operates bypass train automatic braking and immediate departure operation, and the train is stopped and operated to the next station; S4, if the automatic operation adjustment strategy is selected, the ATS notifies the CC that the time is not synchronous, meanwhile, the CC automatically operates according to a default stop time and a default interval running time, and the train is stopped and operated to the next station. Compared with the prior art, the application has the advantages of controlling train continuous operation adjustment and the like.
Owner:CASCO SIGNAL LTD

Train automatic driving method, device and system

The application discloses a train automatic driving method, device and system, and belongs to the field of communication. The train automatic driving method is characterized in that the method is applied to a vehicle-mounted controller (VOBC) of a train, and the method comprises the following steps: in the case that no mobile authorization (MA) information sent by a regional controller (ZC) is received, a remote restriction manual driving mode (RRM) execution request is sent to an automatic train supervision (ATS) system; in the case that an approved RRM response sent by the ATS system in response to the RRM execution request is received, the train is controlled to run in the RRM; target MA information sent by the ATS system is received, the target distance that the train can travel, which is indicated by the target MA information, is determined based on a train drivable section calculated by the ZC; and the train is controlled to travel according to the target MA information. The application shortens the running time of the train in the RRM, and improves the train running efficiency.
Owner:BYD CO LTD

Intelligent scheduling method and system for urban rail transit

PendingCN121493055AAutomatic systemsAutomatic train supervisionOperating system
The invention provides an intelligent scheduling method and system for urban rail transit, and the method is applied to a scheduling system comprising an automatic train monitoring module, a scheduling service module, a command auditing and correcting module and a scheduling command issuing module, and specifically comprises the steps: triggering a template configuration file based on the state of train and line equipment in combination with a scheduling command condition, generating scheduling command information in a current state, triggering command auditing according to a corresponding scheduling command priority, performing command auditing according to an associated scheduling factor, performing correction according to an auditing result, identifying a distribution target according to the corrected scheduling command information or the scheduling command information which does not trigger command auditing, and issuing a corresponding scheduling command. And triggering secondary command auditing of the scheduling command based on the command receipt of the distribution target, and performing secondary correction on the scheduling command in combination with the associated scheduling factors during the triggering auditing. According to the invention, manual intervention in the scheduling command formulation process can be effectively reduced, and the scheduling command accuracy and the scheduling efficiency are improved.
Owner:浙江众合科技股份有限公司

Rail transit emergency plan visual compilation and automatic execution method and related medium

The invention provides a rail transit emergency plan visual compilation and automatic execution method and a related medium. The method comprises the following steps: constructing an emergency plan process model through components based on a rail transit ATS component library; in response to a plan triggering instruction, analyzing the emergency plan process model, and converting the emergency plan process model into a directed acyclic graph, nodes in the directed acyclic graph being task nodes; scripts corresponding to task nodes are automatically scheduled and executed based on the directed acyclic graph so as to call an application program interface (API) of an automatic train monitoring (ATS) system, a scheduling control instruction is issued to the ATS system, conversion of an emergency plan from'static document and manual scheduling 'to'visual editing and automatic execution' is achieved, and the speed and accuracy of emergency response are greatly improved; the visual process model is automatically converted into the executable task flow, and the task flow is deeply integrated with the ATS system, so that the problem of difficulty in cross-system collaboration is solved.
Owner:CRSC URBAN RAIL TRANSIT TECH CO LTD

Train operation adjustment method for operation interruption based on train-to-train communication and related equipment

The invention relates to the technical field of rail transit, and provides a train operation adjustment method for operation interruption based on train-to-train communication and related equipment, and the train operation adjustment method for operation interruption based on train-to-train communication comprises the following steps: after receiving operation temporary adjustment information; if it is determined that the current train is in the first state according to the operation temporary adjustment information, communication connection with the target train is established; predicting the first expropriation time of the current train at the interaction convergence station, and receiving the second expropriation time of the target train; after time conflict is determined according to the first expropriation time and the second expropriation time, the first expropriation time is sent to an automatic train monitoring system, and an operation adjustment strategy sent by the automatic train monitoring system is received; and performing operation adjustment based on the operation adjustment strategy. Through communication between the opposite trains and prediction of the expropriation time of the opposite trains to the interaction convergence station, time conflict detection is realized, train interval parking is avoided, and the interval non-expected parking probability of the trains is reduced.
Owner:TRAFFIC CONTROL TECH CO LTD +1

Train turnaround method, system, device and readable storage medium

ActiveCN121990023BIn vehicleControl system
The application discloses a train turnaround method, system, device and readable storage medium. The train control system comprises a train automatic monitoring system located in a dispatch center, a computer interlocking system and a regional controller located in a station, a train on a track and a vehicle-mounted signal system on the train. In the case of meeting any point turnaround condition, the train automatic monitoring system located in the dispatch center, the computer interlocking system and the regional controller located in the station, the train on the track and the vehicle-mounted signal system on the train are coordinately and interactively processed, so that the any point turnaround is realized, and the operation of returning to the last station to unload passengers in an abnormal case is realized.
Owner:HUNAN CRRC TIMES SIGNAL & COMM CO LTD

Method and device for setting temporary speed limit for the whole line based on full-automatic operation system

This invention provides a method and device for setting temporary speed limits across an entire railway line based on a fully automated train control system (ATS). The method includes: an Automatic Train Monitoring System (ATS) receiving a temporary speed limit command across the entire line, wherein the command carries identification information and a target speed limit value for the target line control system under the jurisdiction of the ATS; the ATS sending the temporary speed limit command to the target line control system, instructing the target line controller system to, upon determining the command's validity, implement speed limit control on trains entering the speed limit area or trains at a target distance from the speed limit area, according to the command. This invention solves the problems of complex, time-consuming, and inefficient temporary speed limit setting procedures in existing ATS systems, simplifying the operation for operators and improving the efficiency of setting temporary speed limits across the entire line.
Owner:BEIJING URBAN CONSTR INTELLIGENT CONTROL TECH CO LTD

Method and system for intelligent management of line rain and snow mode

ActiveCN121425306BAutomatic controlSimulation
The application discloses a kind of methods and systems for intelligently managing line snow mode, the method includes: setting up snow mode intelligent management component on the gateway server of train automatic monitoring system, periodically execute: obtain meteorological data and train real-time operation data and other multi-source data;Accordingly, the current environment perception limited index of each section and the current environment perception limited index of each train are calculated;Integrate current index, preset surrounding geographical type index and historical limited index obtained by analyzing historical data, respectively calculate the overall limited level of each section and the overall limited level of each train;According to the overall limited level of section, automatically control section temporary speed limit, according to the overall limited level of train, automatically adjust train traction or braking force.Compared with prior art, the application realizes the automatic, predictive and accurate management of line snow mode by fusing multi-source perception data and using intelligent decision mechanism based on section and train.
Owner:CASCO SIGNAL LTD

Method, device and medium for route association train calculation based on resource management unit

The application relates to a route association train calculation method based on a resource management unit, equipment and a medium, and the method specifically comprises the following steps: step S1, a route creation command is issued by a train automatic monitoring system (ATS); step S2, a route is created according to a resource state by the RMU; step S3, the first vehicle upstream of the route is searched by the RMU, and if the first vehicle is a communication train, the train is associated to the route; step S4, whether the train has entered the route is judged according to the position of the train associated to the route, if the train has not entered the route, the train is maintained to continue to be associated to the route, and if the train has entered the route, the train associated to the route is released; and step S5, after the train associated to the route is released, the route is unlocked. Compared with the prior art, the application has the advantages that the route can be quickly unlocked according to the position information of the associated train, the departure interval can be shortened, the operation efficiency is greatly improved, and the like.
Owner:CASCO SIGNAL LTD

Switching system and switching method for multiple train supervision systems

A switching system and a switching method for a plurality of automatic train supervisions, in which the switching system is installed at each station, a redundant switching unit in the switching system includes a first signal communication interface machine and second signal communication interface machine, and a redundant switching module is connected to the first signal communication interface machine and second signal communication interface machine, respectively, and the first signal communication interface machine and second signal communication interface machine are connected to a new automatic train supervision and an existing automatic train supervision, respectively. A current signal communication interface machine in the redundant switching unit of the switching system switches from the existing automatic train supervision to the new automatic train supervision or from the new automatic train supervision to the existing automatic train supervision according to a switching instruction sent by a control center.
Owner:CASCO SIGNAL LTD

A method, computer storage medium, and terminal for implementing train authorization management.

This application discloses a method, computer storage medium, and terminal for implementing train authorization management, including: a Zone Controller (ZC) establishing communication with a first High-Speed ​​Train Control (HCT) based on a unique ZC identifier (ID), where the ZC ID is information sent by the Automatic Train Supervision (ATS) based on a notification message from the first HCT indicating that the train is currently in a remote speed-limited state; the ZC receiving an application from the first HCT to enter the remote speed-limited mode; the ZC receiving a target station ID from the ATS, where the target station ID is information sent by the ATS after processing the route between the first HCT and the target station; and the ZC determining whether to send an instruction message to the first HCT to obtain remote speed-limited authorization based on whether the current line meets the conditions for a remotely speed-limited train to reach the target station. This embodiment of the application uses the ZC to monitor line conditions and determine whether to grant remote speed-limited authorization, reducing the security risks of train authorization processing and improving the efficiency of train authorization management.
Owner:BEIJING HOLLYSYS

Remote control method and device for full-automatic driving train door and medium

The present application relates to a kind of vehicle door remote control method, equipment and medium for full automatic driving train, the method includes: S1, when train is located in important passenger exchange area, execute S2;When train is located in remote switch door area of main line section, execute S3;When train is located in remote single door enable area, execute S4;S2, vehicle controller sends enable command and switch door instruction to door and platform door, when needing to switch door and platform door again, by center train automatic monitoring system dispatching table confirmation after sending instruction;S3, control center dispatching confirms whether it is necessary to open door, if yes, center train automatic monitoring system dispatching table sends safety command and opens evacuation platform side door;S4, control center dispatching confirms whether it is necessary to open door, if yes, center train automatic monitoring system dispatching table sends safety command and opens single-leaf door.The present application has the advantages of greatly improving the efficiency of rescue and evacuation compared with prior art.
Owner:CASCO SIGNAL LTD

Temporary speed limit method and device based on vehicle-to-vehicle communication

ActiveCN116834808BAutomatic systemsIn vehicleInformation Operations
The present disclosure provides a train-to-train communication-based temporary speed limit method and device for a train management center (TMC), comprising: receiving a temporary speed limit information command issued by an automatic train supervision (ATS); sending the valid temporary speed limit information command to all TIOC (train information operation center) in the line, so that the TIOC periodically sends the temporary speed limit information to the IVOC (on-board vehicle controller); receiving the temporary speed limit information fed back by the TIOC; comparing the temporary speed limit information issued to the TIOC with the temporary speed limit information fed back by the TIOC; if the comparison result is consistent, updating the stored temporary speed limit information to the temporary speed limit information issued by the ATS this time. The temporary speed limit method and device can ensure safety and reliability, and make the operation of the operator setting or canceling the temporary speed limit simple and fast, and improve the efficiency of setting the temporary speed limit of the whole line.
Owner:TRAFFIC CONTROL TECH CO LTD +1

Processing method for autonomous operation plan of coupled train, medium and electronic equipment

The invention provides a coupled train autonomous operation plan processing method, a medium and an electronic device, communication between two coupled trains can be established and data synchronization can be performed after a first train and a second train are coupled, if the communication between the two coupled trains is normal, a master control train and a slave control train in the two coupled trains are determined, and the master control train and the slave control train are controlled by the electronic device. The master control train and the slave control train receive the train plan from the central train automatic monitoring system, the master control train executes the train plan and performs identity switching when the master-slave control identity switching condition is met, and the master control train after identity switching continues to execute the train plan, so that the autonomous operation of the coupled train can be maintained in the TACS environment, and the service life of the coupled train is prolonged. And during turn-back, the task handover of the coupled double vehicles is smooth without delay.
Owner:SHANGHAI FUXIN INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS