Patent ID: 6532038
Filing Date: 2003-03-11
Classification: B61L

Abstract:
A system for performing inspections of railroad crossings wherein there exists at least one signaling device for warning automotive traffic of an approaching train, said system further comprising:at least one sensing device mounted to a railroad vehicle for sensing said railroad vehicle approaching a said signaling device, at least one device mounted to said railroad vehicle for capturing an impression of at least signals from said signaling device, a recording device mounted to said railroad vehicle for recording at least said signals from said signaling device, a data processor mounted to said railroad vehicle and coupled to at least said sensing device and said recording device for controlling operation of said recording device responsive to at least said sensing device, a wireless transmitter associated with said signaling device, a sensor coupled to each said signaling device and providing a signal indicative of operation of an associated said signaling device, and each said sensor coupled to said wireless transmitter for transmitting each said signal, a receiver associated with said railroad vehicle for receiving each said signal from said wireless transmitter, said receiver coupled to said data processor, and, activation means coupled to said sensing device for activating said wireless transmitter as said railroad vehicle approaches said railroad crossing.