The present invention comprises an automated warning system for uncontrolled railway crossings. This system has elements which include a real-time communication low earth orbit satellite system in conjunction with mobile devices, a crossing satellite beacon, a crossing motion detection system, and a real-time situational monitoring system that establishes warning alerts to both the train operator and vehicle operator all on a real-time basis. The present invention's various elements together are meant to address the inherent dangers of uncontrolled railway crossings by providing cost-effective improvements that will reduce tragic accidents/loss of life, reduce lawsuits and damages.


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    Title :

    Automated Warning System for Uncontrolled Railroad Crossings


    Contributors:
    HO ROBERT (author)

    Publication date :

    2025-08-07


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B61L Leiten des Eisenbahnverkehrs , GUIDING RAILWAY TRAFFIC / G01S RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING , Funkpeilung



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