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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 08, 2008
Filed:
Sep. 21, 2004
Jeffrey D. Kernwein, Cedar Rapids, IA (US);
Frank Wilson, Cedar Rapids, IA (US);
Kevin J. Angel, Marion, IA (US);
Scott A. Sollars, Marion, IA (US);
Jeffrey D. Kernwein, Cedar Rapids, IA (US);
Frank Wilson, Cedar Rapids, IA (US);
Kevin J. Angel, Marion, IA (US);
Scott A. Sollars, Marion, IA (US);
Wabtec Holding Corporation, Wilmerding, PA (US);
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.