Locomotive security system and method
First Claim
1. A security system for use in preventing unauthorized operation of a locomotive, the system comprising:
- a security computer interfacing with an input device, a verification device and a locomotive penalty brake;
the security computer operable to apply the penalty brake to prevent unauthorized use of the locomotive;
the input device operable to receive operator identity information and transmit the identity information to the security computer;
the verification device operable to receive a verification code and transmit the verification code to the security computer;
the security computer operative to compare the identity information and the verification code to determine if use of the locomotive is authorized; and
the security computer operative to apply the penalty brake when use of the locomotive is determined to be unauthorized.
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Abstract
The present invention provides a locomotive security system and method, which applies a penalty brake to prevent unauthorized operation of a locomotive. The security system includes a security computer interfacing with an input device, a verification device and a locomotive penalty brake. Upon receiving appropriate identification information, from the input device, and a corresponding verification code, from the verification device, the security system allows an operator to operate the locomotive. The security system may also require reentry of the verification code periodically during locomotive operation to prevent application of the penalty brake. The system may be further used to transmit a distress signal, to signal authorities, when an unauthorized operator attempts to operate or continue to operate the locomotive.
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1. A security system for use in preventing unauthorized operation of a locomotive, the system comprising:
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a security computer interfacing with an input device, a verification device and a locomotive penalty brake;
the security computer operable to apply the penalty brake to prevent unauthorized use of the locomotive;
the input device operable to receive operator identity information and transmit the identity information to the security computer;
the verification device operable to receive a verification code and transmit the verification code to the security computer;
the security computer operative to compare the identity information and the verification code to determine if use of the locomotive is authorized; and
the security computer operative to apply the penalty brake when use of the locomotive is determined to be unauthorized. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method of preventing unauthorized use of a locomotive including the steps of:
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providing a security computer interfacing with an input device, a verification device and a locomotive penalty brake;
inputting operator identity information into the input device and transmitting the identity information to the security computer;
inputting a verification code into the verification device and transmitting the verification code to the security computer; and
comparing the identity information and the verification code and applying the penalty brake if the identity information and the verification information indicate an unauthorized operator. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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