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Operator warning system and method for improving locomotive operator vigilance

  • US 20050110628A1
  • Filed: 09/21/2004
  • Published: 05/26/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/14/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An operator warning system for use in connection with a locomotive having a horn system with a horn activation actuator and a horn device configured to produce a noise, the operator warning system comprising:

  • an onboard computer system including a database including grade crossing data and locomotive data, the onboard computer system in communication with the horn system; and

    a warning device configured to provide at least one of an audio, visual and tactile indicator to an operator of the locomotive based upon at least one of grade crossing data, locomotive data and actuation condition of the horn activation actuator.

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