Patent ID: 7844078

Claim:
An apparatus for automatic zone occupation and detection of video capture, which is comprised of: a. a video capture device; wherein a video capture device is provided; wherein the video capture device is positioned at a predetermined location; wherein the placement of the video capture device is positioned to obtain the greatest area of coverage of a predetermined area; b. a classification yard; said classification yard is comprised of a series of tracks on which a plurality of rail cars will travel; railcars to be directed to particular locations within the yard; c. a buffer zone; wherein a buffer zone is established within the classification yard; wherein the buffer zone is a predetermined area within the classification yard; d. a switching mechanism; wherein the switching mechanism directs railcars on the tracks in the classification yard; wherein a plurality of switches directs the flow or rail cars in the classification yard; e. software; wherein software processes the captured video image; wherein the software produces an algorithm of the information that is processed; wherein the algorithm that is produced is transmitted to a remote location; wherein the software may be altered to accommodate changes in environmental conditions.