206 results about "Multimodal transport" patented technology

A system for multimodal information services includes a multimodal information service mechanism for providing the multimodal information services. An information user connects to a first network through at least one communication device, the first network connecting to the multimodal information service mechanism, the information user requesting and receiving the multimodal information services from the multimodal information service mechanism through the device. An information source connects to the multimodal information service mechanism via a second network, the information source providing multimodal information to the multimodal information service mechanism to facilitate the multimodal information services.

A macro-collaboration solution is provided through which trading partners in the transportation and logistics industry can efficiently exchange contractual, order and financial information facilitating the movement of shipments over the road, or through intermodal means. A combination of web portals and wireless devices are leveraged by this marketplace to offer trading partners a means for real-time acquisition of information critical to supply chain, decision support, shipment visibility, asset tracking, and exception management.

The invention discloses an intelligent port logistics system and device based on a third-generation (3G) internet of things application platform and relates to collection and distribution, transit shipment, storage, trading, processing, ports, multimodal transport, cargo agency and device dispatching management of port cargoes. The intelligent port logistics system and device comprises a port logistics system and device and is characterized in that the 3G technology and the internet of things technology are integrated into the port logistics system and device to form the intelligent port logistics system and device. The intelligent port logistics system and device is provided with a real-time remote data collection processing system, a monitoring system and an operation system and device, and improves operation efficiencies in links of port logistics operation, transport service, port management, the port logistics system and device and the like. The intelligent port logistics system has individuality identification and data sharing functions due to internet of things chips arranged on the port logistics device and cargoes, can achieve mutual connection of things, achieves remote control and reduces port logistics cost, and a modern port logistics system which is real-time, accurate, efficient and high-quality in the port service range can be built in future.

A system and method for operation of an autonomous vehicle (AV) yard truck is provided. A processor facilitates autonomous movement of the AV yard truck, and connection to and disconnection from trailers. A plurality of sensors are interconnected with the processor that sense terrain/objects and assist in automatically connecting/disconnecting trailers. A server, interconnected, wirelessly with the processor, that tracks movement of the truck around and determines locations for trailer connection and disconnection. A door station unlatches/opens rear doors of the trailer when adjacent thereto, securing them in an opened position via clamps, etc. The system computes a height of the trailer, and/or if landing gear of the trailer is on the ground and interoperates with the fifth wheel to change height, and whether docking is safe, allowing a user to take manual control, and optimum charge time(s). Reversing sensors/safety, automated chocking, and intermodal container organization are also provided.

A method and system of operating a multimodal vehicle includes determining a vehicle route between a starting point and an ending point, establishing one or more waypoints along the determined vehicle route based on one or more factors such as topography or road classification, and changing the propulsion mode of the vehicle at each of the established waypoints. This can be used, for example, to help optimize the use of different propulsion modes such as gasoline and battery power to thereby increase energy utilization efficiency.

The invention discloses a double-deck container flat car, which comprises a car coupler buffer device, a semi-trailer bearing seat, a car body, a bogie, a braking device and a container fixing and locking mechanism, wherein the car body comprises a large underframe and a traction device; the cross section and the vertical section of the large underframe are of an all-steel welding concave structure, and an upper port of the concave structure forms a well-mouth shaped structure of the large underframe; the large underframe comprises side walls and a concave bottom; underframe bearing seats are symmetrically arranged in the middle and at two ends of the large underframe, and the bearing seats are connected with the side walls and the concave bottom. The concave bottom well type structure furthest utilizes line limits and designs a car bottom bearing surface to an allowable minimum value; the bottom of the whole car, the traction device and an upside beam form the concave bottom structure; the container fixing and locking mechanism and corresponding observation ports can carry double-deck multi-sized containers conveniently and safely; and the flat car has light self weight and large loading and can simultaneously meet the transportation mode of multi-size containers and greatly enhance the capacity of railway transportation in multimodal transportation.

An improved method is provided for enrolling with a resource security system. The method includes: providing an access code to a system user; accessing the resource security system using the access code; prompting the user to input a biometric feature which identifies the user; capturing a biometric feature associated with the user; and associating the captured biometric feature with the identity of the user for subsequent verification. The method further includes subsequently granting access to the secured resource based on biometric feature data input by the user.

In-service diagnostic testing of containers with a climate control system used in intermodal freight transport includes automatically testing the functioning of the climate control system at a possibly pre-scheduled time which may depend on the period of time since the latest pre-trip inspection. According to the invention in-service diagnostic testing is performed with cargo in the container during transportation from origin to destination at a suitable time before expected arrival to the destination so that the approval resulting from the in-service diagnostic testing is fresh and up-to-date. Results of the in-service diagnostic testing are transmitted wirelessly to a receiver at a central facility where managing and allocating a large number of containers to individual transport tasks is performed, and containers which have not passed the in-service diagnostic testing can be taken out of service for maintenance and repair.

A personal rapid transport system comprising guideways (20) and automated transportation pods (28) containing wireless computer communications (44) allows passengers to undertake transactions with airline, airport and security staff while traveling from intermodal centers (16) directly to aircraft boarding gates (38). The system transports checked bags to the gate and, with the possible exception of security screening, mostly eliminates the need for standing in line and walking long distances. The system issues boarding passes and baggage tags to passengers in the transportation pods, informs them of the waiting time until boarding and offers them their option of waiting areas. The system can ensure passengers arrive at boarding gates at their individually assigned boarding times thus virtually eliminating waiting at the gate. The system can inform arriving passengers when their bags are offloaded so they can deplane, immediately collect their luggage and board a transportation pod for a non-stop return trip to their originating intermodal center or destination of choice. The system can facilitate a security perimeter (24) around all public access airport buildings whereby passenger and other screening can be accomplished prior to entry to such buildings. It can also facilitate the elimination of large public transportation vehicles such as buses from the airport property thus removing a potential terrorist target. In addition, the system can eliminate the potential terrorist target presented by large groups of people waiting with unscreened baggage to be processed through ticketing and bag check-in. The system facilitates the replacement of conventional airport terminal buildings with consolidated concession facilities (26) and allows airport facilities such as runways (10) and concourses (14) to be spaced far apart.

A community intermodal transit system includes a city or town center and low speed mixed-mode corridors extending substantially radially outwardly from said city center. Further included are a corresponding number of circumferentially disposed parking structures located proximally to outer ends of the mixed-mode corridors and an outer transportation network including various modes of transportation, each mode including a transfer point to at least one of said parking structures. Service roads are provided to the city center, as are direct public links from the parking structures to airports or a seaport. Low speed, low profile vehicles may operate on small gauge tracks upon said mixed-mode corridors.

A system and method for operation of an autonomous vehicle (AV) yard truck is provided. A processor facilitates autonomous movement of the AV yard truck, and connection to and disconnection from trailers. A plurality of sensors are interconnected with the processor that sense terrain/objects and assist in automatically connecting/disconnecting trailers. A server, interconnected, wirelessly with the processor, that tracks movement of the truck around and determines locations for trailer connection and disconnection. A door station unlatches/opens rear doors of the trailer when adjacent thereto, securing them in an opened position via clamps, etc. The system computes a height of the trailer, and/or if landing gear of the trailer is on the ground and interoperates with the fifth wheel to change height, and whether docking is safe, allowing a user to take manual control, and optimum charge time(s). Reversing sensors/safety, automated chocking, and intermodal container organization are also provided.

Disclosed is a transportation system with integrated infrastructure. In one embodiment, this infrastructure takes the form of a hollow elevated load bearing guideway structure designed to support the weight of traveling vehicles. The structure supports a backbone beam, or rail, that has multiple functions. These functions may include vehicle control, security, and energy delivery. The structure is bimodal meaning vehicles can have wheels like cars or steel rimmed wheels like a train or any combination thereof.

The invention relates to a transportation tank and a tank-type transporter. The transportation tank is detachably connected onto a chassis of the tank-type transporter, and comprises a tank body and two end part frames respectively connected to two ends of the tank body; base angle pieces capable of being connected with the chassis are respectively arranged on two ends of the bottom parts of the end part frames; and a pair of support seats capable of being matched with the chassis so as to support the tank body is also symmetrically arranged on two sides under the middle part of the tank body. Support seat structures are respectively arranged on the tank-type transporter and the transportation tank, and are matched with limiting assemblies on the chassis, so that when in transportation, the transportation tank with large volume can adopt a structure that the tank body and the chassis are detachably connected, on the premise of meeting the requirement of multimodal transport, the loading requirement when the volume is increased is met simultaneously, and better economic benefit is achieved.

Intermodal delivery optimization includes receiving a destination door location and determining destination interchange points delivering to the destination door location. A door delivery cost is calculated from each destination interchange point to the destination door location, and inland transport paths from a port to each destination interchange point are identified. An inland transport cost is aggregated for the inland transport paths, and a total delivery cost including the inland transport cost and the door delivery cost is determined. The optimum intermodal delivery route is selected from the plurality of intermodal delivery routes and provided for display.