ETCS Train Data Input Device with One-Button Activation
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing process of entering train data into an ETCS vehicle device is time-consuming and error-prone, posing a risk to operational safety due to the need for multiple manual inputs and concentration during data entry.
Innovation Solution
A device with a storage medium for pre-configured data sets and a one-button operating element that automatically loads the train data and ETCS specification, reducing manual inputs and enabling a single-button activation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual input of train data is used, then data can be entered into the ETCS vehicle device, but the process is time-consuming and error-prone
Solution Approach 1:
The patent stores pre-configured train data sets (including train number, driver number, braking capacity, train length, maximum speed, and ETCS level) in a storage medium before operation. When a journey needs to be activated, the driver simply selects from pre-prepared data sets rather than manually entering each parameter, thereby eliminating time-consuming manual input while ensuring data accuracy through pre-validated configurations.
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically retrieves and loads the appropriate train data set from the storage medium when activated by the driver's button press. The ETCS vehicle device self-services by automatically populating all required data fields without requiring manual driver input for each parameter, thus reducing both time consumption and potential for human error.
2Ease of operation
If multiple manual input steps are required, then complete train data can be collected, but concentration is required and dangerous operating conditions can occur
Solution Approach 1:
All train data parameters and ETCS level configurations are prepared in advance as complete data sets stored in the storage medium. The driver only needs to perform a single button operation to activate the desired data set, eliminating the need for multiple manual input steps and the concentration they require, while ensuring operational safety through pre-validated complete data configurations.
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically handles the complete data entry process by retrieving pre-configured data sets from storage and populating all ETCS parameters automatically. This self-service mechanism eliminates manual input errors and ensures that complete, validated data sets are always entered, thereby improving both ease of operation and operational safety.
3Productivity
If traditional data entry process is used, then train data can be input, but at least one minute is required from start to level selection
Solution Approach 1:
Complete train data sets including all parameters and ETCS level specifications are pre-configured and stored in the storage medium before operation. When the driver needs to activate a journey, they simply select from pre-prepared options rather than manually entering each parameter sequentially, reducing the activation process from over one minute to a single button operation while maintaining data completeness.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines multiple separate data input tasks (train number, driver number, braking capacity, train length, maximum speed, and ETCS level selection) into a single integrated data set. By merging these previously separate input steps into one pre-configured package that can be activated with a single button press, the system dramatically improves journey activation speed while reducing operational complexity.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a method and device for inputting a train data sequence, in particular train number, driver's number, braking capacity, train length and maximum speed of train, into an ETCS vehicle unit. In order to speed up the inputting of train data and avoid input errors, there is provision that the train data sequence is stored as a data record and that the data record is input with a single push button operation (6).