SeeTrain/SeeRail - Rail side recognition system

 

 

 

 

SeeTrain and SeeRail are fully integrated OCR systems that automatically read and record the container ISO code numbers that are transported by rail cars. These systems detect and recognize one or two stacks of containers, and report the recognition information and images to the port's information network.

The SeeTrain and SeeRail systems include all hardware and software components for the installation at the rail side. Utilizing RFID readers, rail car number information can be read and reported along with the container ISO code readings.

Configurations

The rail recognition systems differ in the following installation types-

SeeTrain portal system - a single track Windows based recognition system. This system is designed for entry or exit gates (portals), or can be installed within the yard. The system is designed for slow to medium-speed trains. A sample installation is shown above.

SeeRail intermodal system - a multiple track Windows based recognition system. This system is used for inter-modal sites. The system is installed at locations where the equipment cannot be installed near the two sides of the railway, as in the case of multiple tracks. The system is designed for high speed trains. A sample installation is shown below of a 3 track site, with an additional bypass track. The cameras and illumination units are installed on the sides and on top of an existing signal bridge.

Features

Each system is controlled by a PC with Windows based application and handles one stack.  Two identical PCs are required for double stacked container configurations.

The Windows-based application controls the cameras, sets and pulses of the solid-state illumination units, interfaces the sensors, performs the recognition, records and stores the results and images and then outputs the results via the network. The results are then transmitted to the Terminal Operating System (TOS) or to the central server, where they can be matched against the database and stored for future use.