Worker protection system
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1. A system for worker protection, the system comprises:
- a wayside detection unit, configured for placement on or near path of a vehicle, the wayside detection unit comprising;
a housing for enclosing components of the wayside detection unit;
a support structure for holding and supporting the wayside detection unit when placed on or near the path;
a power supply for powering components of the wayside detection unit;
one or more sensory components, for detecting, monitoring, and/or tracking vehicles;
a communication component, comprising one or more antennas, configured for transmitting and/or receiving wireless signals; and
one or more circuits operable to;
process signals and data, andperform one or more applications or functions relating to operations of the wayside detection unit;
wherein the wayside detection unit is configured to communicate signals and/or messages to one or more companion alert devices while providing monitoring and tracking services in a work site.
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Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for worker protection. The worker protection systems comprise a plurality of alert devices, comprising one or more wearable personal alert devices, each worn by a person (e.g., worker), and one or more companion alert devices that broadcast alerts or signals triggering alerts. The companion alert devices comprise vehicle-mounted alert devices, configured for operation on vehicles (e.g., trains), and wayside detection units, configured for placement on or near paths of the vehicles. The wayside detection units may be operable to autonomously detect and track the vehicles.
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1. A system for worker protection, the system comprises:
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a wayside detection unit, configured for placement on or near path of a vehicle, the wayside detection unit comprising; a housing for enclosing components of the wayside detection unit; a support structure for holding and supporting the wayside detection unit when placed on or near the path; a power supply for powering components of the wayside detection unit; one or more sensory components, for detecting, monitoring, and/or tracking vehicles; a communication component, comprising one or more antennas, configured for transmitting and/or receiving wireless signals; and one or more circuits operable to; process signals and data, and perform one or more applications or functions relating to operations of the wayside detection unit; wherein the wayside detection unit is configured to communicate signals and/or messages to one or more companion alert devices while providing monitoring and tracking services in a work site. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A system for worker protection, the system comprises:
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a compact wearable personal alert device, configured for use by a worker, the personal alert device comprising; a housing for enclosing components of the personal alert device; an attachment structure for attaching the personal alert device to the worker or an item used by the worker; a power supply for powering components of the personal alert device; a communication component, comprising one or more antennas, configured for transmitting and/or receiving wireless signals; one or more indicator components, for outputting alerts and/or indications; and one or more circuits operable to; process signals and data, and perform one or more applications or functions relating to operations of the personal alert device; wherein the personal alert device; communicates signals and/or messages with one or more companion alert devices in a work site; process signals received from the one or more companion alert devices in the work site; and output, via the one or more indicator components, one or more alert indications to the worker based on the safety alert. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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