JP2000038136A - Train number indicator for train route control system, and train number display method in train route control system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a train number indicator for use with train route control systems that displays train numbers in color in a manner free from modifications to the hardware of existent train route control systems, and provide a train number display method for use in such train route control systems using the indicators. SOLUTION: This train number indicator comprises a window decoder 11 for deciphering and outputting red and green light information from input information from a central processing unit 61 and the like, a train number display part 14 including five dot matrix modules 15a to 15e each having a matrix of LEDs 16 having red and green chips, red display drivers 12a to 12e, and green display drivers 13a to 13e. A display window 57 displays a train number by red light, green light or a proper combination of them.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a train route control device for displaying a train number and the like in a display window on a display panel of a train route control device such as a CTC device, and the train route control device. The present invention relates to a method of displaying a train number on a train route control device using a train number display for a vehicle.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a railway, a large number of signal facilities (for example, a ground signal at each station that is a controlled station) from a single point (for example, a central control center) to a wide range of track sections.
(Centrali) for remote control of trains to control trains
zed Traffic Control (train centralized control) equipment is used.

As shown in FIG. 5, a CTC device 50 is disposed at a central control station or the like. The CTC device 50 is composed of a CTC central device 51 which is composed of a computer and has a logical unit for train control and the like.
Centralized display panel 52 for controlling the traffic status of each station, a centralized control panel 53 for controlling ground signals and the like (including exchange signs) and switches at each station, a train schedule recorder, and a train radio It comprises a device, a centralized telephone device (not shown), a copying telegraph device and the like.

[0004] Each station (for example, A, B, C, D) has a CTC station device (for example, 54A, 54B, 54C, 54D) connected to the CTC central device 51, and a relay interlocking device (for example, ATC). , 55A, 55B, 55C, 55D).

[0005] With the above-described configuration, when the central control center controls the ground traffic signals and the switches at each of the stations A to D, an operator (not shown) operates the manual control provided on the central control panel 53. When a control lever or push button of the operation panel 56 is handled, the CTC central device 51 generates a control code for a corresponding ground signal or the like and sends it to each station as CTC control information.
The transmitted CTC control information is received by the CTC station devices 54A to 54D of the station concerned, the code content is read, and the relay interlocking devices 55A to 55D (or electronic interlocking devices).
After the switch is turned over via the terminal, a traveling signal is displayed on a ground signal or the like.

On the other hand, conditions for the present state of the ground signal, the state of the train T, and the like are created by the relay interlocking devices 55A to 55D (or the electronic interlocking devices), and the CTC station devices 54A to 54C.
D is transmitted to the central control station as CTC display information coded. The transmitted CTC display information is CTC
The code content is received and read by the central device 51 and displayed on the central display panel 52.

[0007] As shown in FIG. 6, the CTC device 50 displays the numbers of the trains running in the line section in the control pipe of the central control center in the respective display windows 57 on the centralized display panel 52. It has a train number display device 60 to be displayed on a train number display for use (described later). Train number display device 60
Has a central processing unit 61, a number setting device 62, and a repeater 63. The central processing unit 61 in the train number display device 60 is constituted by a computer and has a storage device (ROM (Read Only Memory) storing train numbers of all trains according to a preset departure order. ) Etc. memory: not shown)
When the applicable train enters the line section in the CTC control pipe, information for displaying the train number (hereinafter, referred to as “train number”).
This is called "train number display information." ) Is output to a CTC device train number display (described later).

With such a configuration, as shown in FIG. 6, the central processing unit 61 in the train number display device 60 includes:
CTC display information is input from the CTC central device 51, manual operation information is input from the manual operation panel 56 on the centralized control panel 53, and train number display information is input from the number setting device 62 on the centralized display panel 52. You. Among them, the train number display information is transmitted to the central display panel 52 via the repeater 63.
It is output to a train number display (described later) in the upper display window 57, and a number or the like is displayed.

The central processing unit 6 in the train number display device 60
1 detects the movement of the corresponding train by decoding the CTC display information (display code), and moves the train from P1 to P2, P3, P4 as shown in FIGS. 7 (A) and 7 (B). The train number of the corresponding train (for example, 1234M)
Of the premises window 57b1 of the display windows on the centralized display panel 52
To the intermediate window 57c1, from the intermediate window 57c1 to the next intermediate window 57c2, and further from the intermediate window 57c2 to the next premises window 57.
Move to b2 and display. In the same manner, the train number is used as the entry point of the train (the entry point into the jurisdiction area,
Or a notice window 57a provided at the station where the first train is located)
To the intermediate window 57c0.

Conventionally, a CT window is provided in the display window 57 described above.
The train number display 20 for the C device was provided. As shown in FIG. 8, the CTC device train number display 20 includes, for example, a train number display unit 24 having five dot matrix modules 25a to 25e for displaying five-digit numbers and the like, Display drivers 22a to 22e for driving the respective dot matrix modules 25a to 25e, and a train number display device 60
The train number display information (display code) output from the central processing unit 61 via the repeater 63 is decoded, and each display driver 22a is driven to drive each dot matrix.
Window decoder 2 for displaying numbers and the like on module 25a and the like
1 is provided.

Each dot matrix module 25
a is a 5 × 7 dot matrix type flat panel display. The dot matrix module 25a and the like include a light emitting diode (hereinafter referred to as a light emitting diode).
It is called “LED”. ) 26 are arranged side by side to form one row, and seven rows are arranged vertically. In FIG. 8, for convenience of illustration, LEDs 26 that emit light are indicated by black circles, and LEDs 26 that do not emit light are indicated by white circles.

As shown in FIG. 9, each LED 26 includes lead frames 261, 262, a chip 264, bonding wires 266, and a resin coating portion 268. The chip 264 is a PN semiconductor composed of a P layer (not shown) and an N layer (not shown). When a current is supplied, electrons (not shown) from the N side at the PN junction come from the P side. An element that converts electricity into light using light generated when the light is coupled to a hole (not shown).

The light emitted by the LED 26 is monochromatic light (for example, light of one color such as yellow light or green light), and the wavelength and the like can be set according to the semiconductor material, the layer structure, and the impurities mixed therein. it can.

[0014]

The above-mentioned CTC device 5
In the train route control and operation reconciliation using 0 (processing such as changing a crossing station or an evacuation station so that the operation status returns to a normal timetable as soon as possible once the operation of the train is disrupted), the train number is used. If the display can be performed in two or more colors, finer control can be performed in accordance with the operation status of the train. Therefore, in recent years, a multi-color display of a train number display for a CTC device has been demanded.

However, as described above, the conventional L
ED26 could only emit monochromatic light. Color CR
If a T (Cathode Ray Tube: cathode ray tube display device) or the like is used, multi-color display of train numbers is possible. In that case, the train number display device 60 (central processing unit 61 etc.) etc. It is necessary to provide new hardware such as a new control circuit and a new control line, and the cost required for the remodeling is high.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a multicolor display of train numbers without changing the hardware of an existing train route control device. It is an object of the present invention to provide a train number display device for a train route control device capable of performing the following, and a train number display method in the train route control device using the display device.

[0017]

To solve the above problems, a first train number display for a train route control device according to the present invention is a train route control device having central control means for controlling the route of a railway train. A train number display for a train route control device, which is arranged in a display window on a display panel of (c) and displays a train number consisting of m digits (m: an integer of 3 or more) of the railway train, wherein the central control means The first element color light display information for displaying the train number with the first element color light on the display window from the information input from the display window, and the train number is displayed on the display window in the same manner with the n-th element color light (n : An integer of 2 or more), a window decoder for decoding and outputting information up to the n-th element color light display information, and a first color chip for blinking and displaying the first element color light. The n-th color that blinks the n-th element color light Dot-matrix light emitting diodes are arranged in a matrix having Tsu up-up
A train number display unit having the m modules, a first color display driver for blinking the first color chip based on the first element color light display information, and the like.
A mixed color light generated by appropriately mixing the n pieces of element color light and the n pieces of element color light as described above, including an nth color display driver that blinks the nth color chip based on the element color light display information. Characters or symbols are displayed in the display window by an appropriate combination of the above.

Further, the train number display for the second train route control device according to the present invention is disposed in a display window on a display panel of the train route control device having central control means for controlling the route of the railway train. And m digits of the railway train (m: an integer of 3 or more)
A train number display for a train route control device that displays a train number consisting of, from information input from the central control means, red light information for displaying the train number in red light on the display window. A window decoder that decodes and outputs green light information for displaying the train number in green light on the display window, a red chip that blinks the red light, and a green chip that blinks the green light. A train number display unit having the m number of dot matrix modules in which light emitting diodes are arranged in a matrix, a red display driver for blinking the red chip based on the red light information, and based on the green light information A green display driver for blinking the green chip, the red light, or the green light, or a mixed light of these yellow light to orange light By three appropriate combination of color light color light range of, and displaying a number or letter or symbol on the display within the window.

Further, the third train number display device for a train route control device according to the present invention is provided in a display window on a display panel of the train route control device having central control means for controlling a route of a railway train. And m digits of the railway train (m: an integer of 3 or more)
Red light display information for displaying the train number in red on the display window from information input from the central control means, which is a train number display for a train route control device that displays a train number consisting of And a window decoder for decoding and outputting green light display information for displaying the train number in green light on the display window and blue light display information for displaying the train number in blue light on the display window. A dot matrix module in which light-emitting diodes having a red chip that blinks the red light, a green chip that blinks the green light, and a blue chip that blinks the blue light are arranged in a matrix. A train number display unit having m trains, a red display driver for blinking the red chip based on the red light display information, and a green display driver based on the green light display information. A green display driver for blinking the chip, and a blue display driver for blinking the blue chip based on the blue light display information, wherein the red light, or the green light, or the blue light, or the red light and Color light in the range of yellow light or orange light generated by mixing green light, or color light in the range of green blue light or blue green light generated by mixing the green light and the blue light, or Color light 7 in the range of red-violet light or blue-violet light generated by mixing blue light and the red light, or white light 7 generated by mixing the red light, the green light, and the blue light. A number, a character, or a symbol is displayed in the display window by an appropriate combination of the three color lights.

Further, the method of displaying a train number in the train route control device according to the present invention is characterized in that the control is provided in the display window on the display panel of the train route control device having central control means for controlling the route of the railway train. A train number display method in a train route control device for displaying a train number consisting of m digits (m: an integer of 3 or more) of the railway train on a device train number display, wherein a window decoder controls the central control means. The first element color light display information for displaying the train number with the first element color light on the display window from the information input from the display window, and the train number is displayed on the display window in the same manner with the n-th element color light (n A first color chip for decoding and outputting information up to the n-th element color light display information for displaying in the form of an integer of 2 or more, and displaying the first element color light in a blinking manner. Flickering colored light The light emitting diodes having up to the n-th color chip shown are arranged in a matrix to form a dot matrix module, and the m dot matrix modules are provided to form a train number display section, A first color display driver that drives the first color chip to blink based on the element color light display information; and an nth color display driver that drives the nth color chip to blink based on the nth element color light display information in the same manner. And displaying the numbers, characters, or symbols in the display window by an appropriate combination of the n element color lights and the mixed color light generated by appropriately mixing the n element color lights. Features.

[0021]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of a train number display for a train route control device according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a train number display for a CTC device which is an embodiment of a train number display for a train route control device according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, this CTC device train number display 10 has five dot matrix modules 15a, 15b, 1
A train number display unit 14 having 5c, 15d, and 15e;
Five red display drivers 12 for driving the dot matrix modules 15a to 15e, respectively.
a, 12b, 12c, 12d, and 12e, and five green display drivers 13a and 13 for driving the dot matrix modules 15a to 15e, respectively.
b, 13c, 13d, 13e and the train number display device 60
The train number display information (display code) output from the central processing unit 61 in the inside via the repeater 63 is decoded, and each red display driver 12a and each green display driver 13a are decoded.
To drive each dot matrix module 15a
And the like, and is provided with a window decoder 11 for displaying numbers and the like. Here, the red display driver 12a and the like
It corresponds to a color display driver. The green display driver 13a and the like correspond to a second color display driver.

The train number display 1 for the CTC device
0 is a display window 57 of the centralized display panel 52 (see FIGS. 5 to 7) of the CTC device 50 (see FIG. 5 or FIG. 6).
(See FIGS. 5 to 7). Where CT
The C device 50 corresponds to a train route control device.

Each dot matrix module of the train number display section 14, for example, 15a is a 5 × 7 dot matrix type flat display. The dot matrix module 15a and the like are light emitting diodes (LED)
One row is constituted by arranging five 16 rows horizontally, and seven rows are arranged vertically. FIG.
In FIG. 2, for convenience of illustration, the LEDs 16 that emit light are indicated by black circles, and the LEDs 16 that do not emit light are indicated by white circles.

Dot matrix module 15a
The configuration and operation of each of the LEDs 16 constituting the components 15 to 15e will be described. 2A and 2B are diagrams showing a more detailed configuration and operation of the LED in FIG. 1. FIG. 2A is an overall sectional view of the LED, FIG. (C) shows the principle of light emission in the chip. As shown in FIG. 2A, the LED 16 includes lead frames 161, 162 and 163, a red chip 164, a green chip 165, bonding wires 166 and 167, and a resin coating portion 168. I have. Here, the red chip 164 corresponds to the first color chip. The green chip 165 is the second chip.
It corresponds to a color chip.

The red chip 164 is an element for converting electricity into red light. Here, the red light corresponds to the first component color light. The green chip 165 is an element that converts electricity into green light. Here, the green light corresponds to the second component color light. As shown in FIG. 2B, the red chip 164 includes a P layer 164A formed of a P-type semiconductor,
PN junction 164C and N layer 1 formed of N-type semiconductor
64B. Although not shown, the green chip 165 has a similar configuration.

The resin covering portion 168 is made of a synthetic resin material and covers the outside of the red chip 164 and the green chip 165.
While performing the function of protecting the 65 from the surrounding environment, it also functions as a kind of lens, and efficiently emits the light emitted by the red chip 164 and the green chip 165 to the outside.

Next, referring to FIG. 2C, an outline of the principle of light emission of the LED will be described by taking the above-mentioned red chip 164 as an example. In the red chip 164, when a current flows from the P-side electrode to the N-side electrode with the P-side electrode as the positive electrode and the N-side electrode as the negative electrode, holes (holes: holes from which electrons have escaped) are injected from the P-side electrode. And reaches the PN junction 164C. Electrons are injected from the N-side electrode to form a PN junction 164.
Reach C. Here, when the energy states of holes and electrons are under predetermined conditions, the holes and electrons become PN junction 164.
Overcoming C, the two are combined, and at that time a photon is emitted, and the emitted photon causes "light emission". That is, an LED is a kind of diode that converts current into light.

The wavelength of emitted light, the ratio of light emission between the P layer and the N layer, and the like are determined by the semiconductor material, structure, impurities, and the like. The following table shows examples of the colors of the emitted light and the semiconductors constituting the LED.

[0030]

Table 1-------------------------------------------------------- Nanometer) GaP (Zn, O) GaP red 700 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ −−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−− GaAlAs GaAlAs red 660 −−−−−−−−−−−−−− −−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−− GaAlAs GaAs red 660 −−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−− --------------- GaAsP GaP yellow 585 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- −−−− GaP (N) GaP Green 565 −−−−−−−−−−−−−− −−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−− SiC SiC blue 470 −−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−− −−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−

As described above, the LED 16 of the present embodiment
Has a red chip 164 that emits red light and a green chip 165 that emits green light, so that it responds to drive command signals output from each red display driver 12a and each green display driver 13a and the like. Red light, green light, color light that is a mixed color light of red light and green light (color light in the range of yellow light to orange light; hereinafter, referred to as “red-green mixed color light”).
Emits any one of the three color lights.

Therefore, the train number display section 14 displays the five-digit numbers or characters or symbols in the display window 57 on the centralized display panel 52 of the CTC device 50 by red light, green light, and red green. It can be displayed by an appropriate combination of mixed color lights.

Next, the red display driver 12a or the like, or
The configuration and operation of the green display driver 13a and the like will be described. FIG. 3 is a circuit diagram showing a more detailed configuration of the dot matrix module and the red display driver in FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the dot matrix module 15a has five data lines X0, X1, X2, X3, X4 in the vertical direction and seven scan lines Y0, Y1, Y2, Y2 in the horizontal direction. Y3, Y4, Y
5 and Y6, and have 35 LEDs 16,..., 16 arranged in a matrix of 7 rows and 5 columns. Further, the red display driver 12a is
X display driver 121a for supplying pattern data to the data lines X0 to X4 and the scan lines Y0 to X
6 has a Y display driver 121b for switching control. Other dot matrix modules 15b-1
5e and the red display drivers 12b to 12 connected thereto.
e or the green display drivers 13a to 13e have exactly the same configuration as described above.

FIG. 4A is a conceptual diagram showing the configuration of the train number display information in the train number display 10 for the CTC device in FIG. In FIG. 4A, A1 is an address for the indoor window 57b1 shown in FIG.
R] is the train number indicator 1 for the CTC device on the premises window 57b1.
[57b1]
G] is the train number display 1 for the CTC device on the premises window 57b1.
Addresses for causing 0 to display green are shown. Also, in FIG. 4A, D1 is the indoor window 5
7b1 is train number display information to be given to the CTC device train number display 10 in [b], and [0210H] is the premises window 57b.
1. Train number display information (hereinafter, “red light display information”) for causing the CTC device train number display 10 to display red.
That. ), [0211H] is the CT of the indoor window 57b1.
Train number display information (hereinafter referred to as “green light display information”) for causing the C device train number display 10 to display a green color is shown. Here, the red light display information corresponds to the first component color light display information. The green light display information corresponds to the second component color light display information.

A2 is an address for the premises window 57c1, and [57c1R] is the CT of the premises window 57c1.
[57c1G] is the CTC of the yard window 57c1.
Addresses for causing the device train number display 10 to display green are shown. In FIG. 4A, D2 is the train number display information to be given to the CTC device train number display 10 in the premises window 57c1.
12H] is the train number display information for causing the CTC device train number display 10 of the premises window 57c1 to display red.
[0213H] indicates train number display information for causing the CTC device train number display 10 of the premises window 57c1 to display green.

In the same manner, Ax is used as the premises window 57xx.
(Not shown in FIG. 7).
xxR] is an address for making the CTC device train number display 10 in the premises window 57xx display a red color, and [57x
xG] indicates an address for causing the CTC device train number display 10 of the premises window 57xx to display green. In FIG. 4A, Dx is train number display information given to the CTC device train number display 10 in the premises window 57xx, and [0880H] is the premises window 57.
xx is the train number display information for displaying the CTC device train number display 10 in red, and [0881H] is the train number display information for displaying the CTC device train number display 10 in the yard window 57xx in green. Are respectively shown.

Each of the train number display information described above is serial data in which data is arranged in series, and includes the pattern data to be given to the X display driver 121a of each dot matrix module 15a and the like. A scan control signal to be provided to the Y display driver 121b such as the dot matrix module 15a is included.

That is, in the train number display 10 for the CTC device of the present embodiment, each display window (for example, the premises window 57b)
It is characterized in that, for each 1), there are provided two items: train number display information for red display and train number display information for green display.

When this point is compared with the case of the conventional train number display 20 for the CTC device, as shown in FIG. 4B showing the structure of the train number display information in the conventional train number display 20 for the CTC device. In the conventional CTC device train number display 20, each display window (for example, the premises window 57b1) is provided.
Is different in that only one train number display information corresponds.

In FIG. 4B, A1 '[57b1]
Is the address for the premises window 57b1, and A2 '
[57c1] is an address for the premises window 57c1, and similarly, Ax '[57xx] is the premises window 57c1.
xx (not shown in FIG. 7). In FIG. 4B, D1 '[0210H] is train number display information given to the CTC device train number display 20 in the premises window 57b1, and D2' [0212H].
Is the train number indicator 2 for the CTC device in the yard window 57c1.
0 is the train number display information to be given to 0.
Dxx '[0880H] is train number display information given to the CTC device train number display 20 in the premises window 57xx.

The train number display information used in the conventional CTC device train number display 20 is also serial data, and includes an X display driver (see FIG. 8) such as each dot matrix module 25a (see FIG. 8). Not shown)
And a scan control signal to be provided to a Y display driver (not shown) such as each dot matrix module 25a.

The train number display information used by the CTC device train number display 10 of the present embodiment, for example, the display window 5
[0210H] for red display of 7b1 is a conventional CTC
Train number display information used in the device train number display 20, for example, [0210]
H]. However, since each LED 26 such as each dot matrix module 25a of the conventional CTC device train number display 20 is a single-color LED, when train number information [0210H] is input, one color light (for example, The number or the like is displayed by turning on or off the yellow light) (hereinafter, referred to as “blinking display”).

The above-mentioned train number display 10 for the CTC device
For example, the train number display information for the train number display device 6
0 is stored in a memory (not shown) such as a ROM provided in the central processing unit 61 or a memory (not shown) such as a ROM provided in the window decoder 11, and is displayed in red when a train number is displayed. It is output to the display driver 12a and the like and the green display driver 13a and the like.

Next, the train number display 1 for this CTC device
The display control at 0 will be described with reference to FIGS. First, when the train number display information (display code) is sent from the central processing unit 61 in the train number display device 60, the window decoder 11 decodes the train number display information (display code). Then, from this information, the pattern data for red display and the red scan control signal, and the pattern data for green display and the scan control signal are discriminated, respectively. In addition, the window decoder 11
Red display driver 12a for red display pattern data
And the like, and outputs a red scan control signal to the Y display driver 121b such as the red display driver 12a. The same applies to the pattern data for green display and the scan control signal.

Next, the X display driver 121a, such as the red display driver 12a, supplies a drive command signal to the data lines X0 to X4 based on the transmitted red display pattern data. As an example of this, as shown in FIG.
The case of the second dot matrix module 15b displaying "2" will be described based on the configuration of FIG. Here, a drive command signal for turning on the red chip 164 of the LED 16 is a “1” signal (or “H” signal), and a drive command signal for turning off the red chip 164 of the LED 16 is a “0” signal (or “L” signal). ), The first row (Y0) of the dot matrix module 15b
The red driving command signal of (row) is (X0, X1, X2, X3, X4) = (0, 1, 1,
1,0).

The red driving command signal in the second row (Y1 row) of the dot matrix module 15b is (X0, X1, X2, X3, X4) = (1, 0, 0,
0,1).

The red driving command signal in the third row (Y2 row) of the dot matrix module 15b is (X0, X1, X2, X3, X4) = (0, 0, 0,
0,1).

Therefore, first, the X display driver 121
a is (X0, X1, X2, X3, X4) = (0, 1, 1, 1) as a red driving command signal of the first row (Y0 row).
1, 0), and the Y display driver 121b switches to the scan line Y0 (first row) by switching based on the transmitted red scan control signal.
The top row of the dot matrix module 15b is displayed in red light.

Next, the X display driver 121a generates (X0, X1, X2, X3, X4) = (1, 0, 0,...) As a red driving command signal of the second row (Y1 row).
0, 1), and when the Y display driver 121b switches to the scan line Y1 (second row) based on the transmitted red scan control signal, the second display in FIG.
The second row of the dot matrix module 15b is displayed in red light.

Next, the X display driver 121a outputs (X0, X1, X2, X3, X4) = (0, 0, 0,
0, 1), and when the Y display driver 121b switches to the scan line Y2 (third row) based on the transmitted red scan control signal, the second display in FIG.
The third row of the dot matrix module 15b is displayed in red light.

Such a time-sharing operation is performed for Y0 to Y6 in 7 steps.
Repeat at high speed and cyclically. On the other hand, in this case, an X display driver (not shown) such as the green display driver 13a always outputs (X0, X1, X2, X3, X4) as a green drive command signal for the first to seventh rows (Y0 to Y6 rows). = (0,0,0,
(0, 0), all the green chips 165 do not light up, and "2" is displayed in red light as shown in the second dot matrix module 15b of FIG.
Such an LED lighting method is called a “dynamic lighting method”.

In this case, in the same manner as described above,
An X display driver (not shown) such as a green display driver 13a generates (X0, X1, X2, X3, X4) = (0, 1, 1, 1) as a green driving command signal for the first row (Y0 row).
1, 0), and a Y display driver (not shown) such as the green display driver 13a switches to the scan line Y0 (first row) by switching based on the transmitted green scan control signal. The top row of one second dot matrix module 15b is displayed in green light.
Hereinafter, by dynamically turning on only the green chip 165 and turning off all the red chips 164 by the same method, as shown in the second dot matrix module 15b in FIG. 1, "2" is green light. Is displayed.

Further, if the red chip 164 and the green chip 165 are simultaneously turned on in the same manner as described above, the light emitted from each LED 16 is yellow light which is a mixed color light of red light and green light. The light becomes a color light (mixed red and green light) in a range from orange light to orange light, and "2" is displayed as a mixed red and green light as shown in the second dot matrix module 15b of FIG.

In FIG. 1, the first character "1" is displayed.
Dot matrix module 15a, third dot matrix module 15 displaying "3"
c, the fourth dot matrix displaying "4"
Module 15d, fifth dot displaying "M"
Similarly, the matrix module 15e performs red light display, green light display, or red-green mixed color light display.

As described above, the train number display 10 for a CTC device according to the present embodiment has the following advantages.

1) Since the train number in the display window can be displayed in red light, green light, or mixed red / green light (color light in the range of yellow light to orange light), the train number can be changed according to the operation status of the train. Thus, finer CTC control is possible.

2) As for the train number display on the centralized display panel 52 of the CTC device 50, it is necessary to replace the conventional CTC device train number display 20 with the CTC device train number display 10 of the present embodiment. But the train number display device 60
It is not necessary to provide new hardware, and only the software needs to double the data address and output twice the train number display information, thus minimizing the cost of modifying the CTC device. Can be. In the case of the CTC device train number display 10 of the present embodiment, the memory capacity is twice as large as the conventional one. However, the current CT
In the device C, the memory capacity is about 760 windows, whereas the number of display windows used is about 350, so that even if the data is doubled, it can sufficiently cope with it.

In the above embodiment, the CTC device 50
And a central processing unit 61 in the train number display device 60 constitute central control means.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. The above embodiment is an exemplification, and has substantially the same configuration as the technical idea described in the scope of the claims of the present invention. It is included in the technical scope of the invention.

For example, in the above embodiment, a CTC device (for example, 50) has been described as an example of a train route control device for displaying a train number. However, the present invention is not limited to this example, and the present invention is not limited to this example. Type of train route control device, for example,
It may be a PRC (Programmed Route Control). The PRC is a device in which a route control procedure or data is programmed in a built-in manner. In short, what is the central route control means for controlling the route of the railway train, and a train route control device that has a display panel and displays the train number in a display window on the display panel. Is also good.

In the above embodiment, the case where the number of digits displayed by the train number display section (for example, 14) is five has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this example. Alternatively, the number of digits may be other digits, for example, 3 digits, 4 digits, or 6 digits or more.

In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which the original train number display section (for example, 24) to be replaced is constituted by a dot matrix module (for example, 25a) using light emitting diodes (for example, 26). However, the present invention is not limited to this example, and is applicable even if the original train number display unit has another configuration, for example, a Nixie tube, a plasma display, or a liquid crystal display.

Further, in the above embodiment, the information displayed by each dot matrix module (for example, 15a) is described as an example of numbers and characters. However, the present invention is not limited to this example, and the present invention is not limited to this example. Information, eg, "-",
Symbols such as “/” may be displayed.

In the above embodiment, the light emitting diodes (for example, 16) having a red chip (for example, 164) for blinking red light and a green chip (for example, 165) for blinking green light are arranged in a matrix. Dot matrix module (eg 15a)
, A train number display section (for example, 14) arranged side by side for m digits (m: for example, 5), a red display driver (for example, 12a) for blinking and driving a red chip based on red light information, and a green based on green light information A green display driver (e.g., 13a) for driving a chip to blink and a train number display (e.g., 10) for a train route control device including a window decoder (e.g., 11) for driving each driver have been described as examples. The present invention is not limited to this example, and may be a train number display for a train route control device having another configuration.

For example, the central control means (for example, 51, 6
From the information input from 1), red light display information for displaying a train number (for example, “1234M”) in red light on a display window (for example, 57) and display of a train number in green light for a display window. A window decoder (not shown) for decoding and outputting blue light display information for displaying train numbers in blue light on a display window, a red chip for blinking and displaying red light, A dot matrix module (not shown) in which light emitting diodes (not shown) each having a green chip for blinking light and a blue chip (not shown) for blinking blue light are arranged in a matrix. A train number display section (not shown) having m (m: an integer of 3 or more), a red display driver that drives a red chip to blink based on red light display information, and a green chip blinks based on green light display information A green display driver that operates and a blue display driver (not shown) that blinks a blue chip based on blue light display information, and mixes red light, green light, or blue light, or red light and green light. Color light in the range of yellow light or orange light, or green light and blue light in the range of green-blue light or blue-green light generated by mixing green light and blue light, or mixing of blue light and red light. Color light in the range of red-violet light or bluish-violet light produced
Alternatively, by an appropriate combination of seven color lights of white light generated by mixing red light, green light and blue light,
You may comprise so that a number, a character, or a symbol may be displayed in a display window.

Alternatively, central control means (for example, 5
1, 61), a display window (for example, 5
7), the first element color light display information for displaying the train number (for example, “1234M”) in the first element color light, and the train number is similarly displayed on the display window in the n-th element color light (n: 2 or more). A window decoder (not shown) for decoding and outputting information up to the n-th element color light display information for displaying as an integer).
A light emitting diode (not shown) having a first color chip for blinking the first element color light and an nth color chip (not shown) for blinking and displaying the nth element color light is arranged in a matrix. Train number display unit (not shown) having m dot matrix modules (not shown) (m: an integer of 3 or more), and blinking the first color chip based on the first element color light display information And the nth element color light display information based on the nth element color light display information.
The display window includes an n-th color display driver (not shown) for driving the color chips to blink, and the display window is formed by appropriately combining n element color lights and mixed color light generated by appropriately mixing the n element color lights. It may be configured to display numbers, characters, or symbols within.

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As described above, according to the train number display for the train route control device according to the present invention, m digits (m: 3 or more) are displayed in the display window on the display panel of the train route control device. Number or character in the display window by appropriately combining n (n: an integer greater than or equal to 2) element color lights and mixed color light generated by appropriately mixing the n element color lights. Or, because the sign is displayed, the train number in the display window can be displayed in multicolor,
Although it is necessary to make finer CTC control possible according to the train operation status, and it is necessary to replace the train number display for the train route control device itself, it is not necessary to provide new hardware for the train route control device. It is only necessary to respond by software, such as increasing the data address and outputting the increased train number display information, and has the advantage that the remodeling cost of the train route control device can be minimized. I have.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a train number display for a CTC device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a diagram showing a more detailed configuration and operation of the LED in FIG. 1; FIG. 2A is an overall sectional view of the LED;
FIG. 2B is a detailed sectional view of the vicinity of the chip, and FIG. 2C is a light emission principle diagram of the chip.

FIG. 3 is a circuit diagram showing a more detailed configuration of a dot matrix module and a red display driver in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4A is a conceptual diagram showing the configuration of train number display information in the CTC device train number display of FIG. 1, and FIG. 4B is a conventional CTC device train for comparison. It is a key map showing composition of train number display information in a number indicator.

FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram showing a configuration of a CTC device provided with the CTC device train number indicator shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a centralized display panel provided with a CTC device train number indicator shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an arrangement configuration of a centralized display panel provided with a CTC device train number display unit shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a conventional train number display for a CTC device.

FIG. 9 is a sectional view showing a more detailed configuration of the LED in FIG. 8;

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 10 Train number display for CTC device 11 Window decoder 12a to 12e Red display driver 13a to 13e Green display driver 14 Train number display unit 15a to 15e Dot matrix module 16 LED 20 Train number display for CTC device 21 Window decoder 22a -22e Display driver 24 Train number display part 25a-25e Dot matrix module 26 LED 50 CTC device 51 CTC central device 52 Centralized display panel 53 Centralized control panel 54A-54D CTC station device 55A-55D Relay interlocking device 56 Manual operation Panel 57 Display window 57a Warning window 57b Premises window 57c Intermediate window 60 Train number display device 61 Central processing unit 62 Number setting device 63 Repeater 121a X display driver 121b Y display driver 161 to 163 Reed frame 164 Red chip 164A P layer 164B N layer 164C PN junction 165 Green chip 166,167 Bonding wire 168 Resin coating 261,262 Lead frame 264 Chip 266 Bonding wire 268 Resin coating A1-Ax Address D1-Dx Control information T train X0 to X4 Data line Y0 to Y6 Scan line

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[Claims] 1. A train arranged in a display window on a display panel of a train route control device having a central control means for controlling a route of a railway train, the train comprising m digits (m: an integer of 3 or more) of the railway train. A train number display for a train route control device for displaying a number, wherein a first element color light display for displaying the train number in a first element color light on the display window from information input from the central control means. A window decoder that decodes and outputs information and information up to the n-th element color light display information for displaying the train number on the display window with the n-th element color light (n: an integer of 2 or more) in the same manner; A dot matrix module in which light-emitting diodes having a first color chip for blinking the first element color light and an nth color chip for blinking the nth element color light are arranged in a matrix in the same manner; A train number display unit having m trains; a first color display driver that blinks the first color chip based on the first element color light display information; an n-th color display driver for blinking the n-color chip; and displaying the display by an appropriate combination of the n element color lights and the mixed color light generated by appropriately mixing the n element color lights. A train number display for a train route control device, wherein numbers, characters or symbols are displayed in a window. 2. A train comprising m digits (m: an integer of 3 or more) of the railway train disposed in a display window on a display panel of a train route control device having a central control means for controlling a route of the railway train. A train number display for a train route control device for displaying a number, wherein, from information input from the central control means, red light information for displaying the train number in red on the display window; A window decoder that decodes and outputs green light information for displaying the train number with green light on a window, a red chip that blinks the red light, and a light emitting diode that has a green chip that blinks the green light A train number display unit having the m dot matrix modules arranged in a matrix, a red display driver for blinking the red chip based on the red light information, and the green A green display driver for blinking the green chip based on the color light information; and an appropriate combination of three color lights of the red light, the green light, or a color light in a range of yellow light to orange light which is a mixed color light thereof. A number, a character, or a symbol in the display window. 3. A train arranged in a display window on a display panel of a train route control device having central control means for controlling a route of a railway train, the train being composed of m digits (m: an integer of 3 or more) of the railway train. A train number display for a train route control device for displaying a number, from information input from the central control means, red light display information for displaying the train number in red light on the display window, Green light display information for displaying the train number in green light on a display window, and a window decoder for decoding and outputting blue light display information for displaying the train number in blue light on the display window; A dot matrix module in which a light emitting diode having a red chip for blinking red light, a green chip for blinking green light, and a blue chip for blinking blue light is arranged in a matrix. The m
A train number display unit, a red display driver that blinks the red chip based on the red light display information, a green display driver that blinks the green chip based on the green light display information, and the blue light display A blue display driver for blinking the blue chip based on information; a yellow light or an orange light generated by mixing the red light, the green light, or the blue light, or the red light and the green light. A color light in the range of light, or a color light in the range of green-blue light or blue-green light generated by mixing the green light and the blue light, or a mixture generated by mixing the blue light and the red light Color light in the range of red-violet light or blue-violet light, or an appropriate combination of seven color lights of white light generated by mixing the red light, the green light, and the blue light Therefore, the train route control device for train number indicator and displaying the number or letter or symbol on the display within the window. 4. A train number display for a control device provided in a display window on a display panel of a train route control device having a central control means for controlling a route of the railway train, wherein m
A train number display method in a train route control device for displaying a train number consisting of digits (m: an integer of 3 or more), wherein a window decoder uses the information input from the central control means to display the train on the display window. First element color light display information for displaying a number in first element color light, and nth element for displaying the train number in the display window in nth element color light (n: an integer of 2 or more) in the same manner. A light emitting device that decodes and outputs information up to element color light display information, and has a first color chip that blinks the first element color light and an nth color chip that blinks the nth element color light in the same manner. Diodes are arranged in a matrix to form a dot matrix module, the m dot matrix modules are provided to form a train number display section, and the first element color light table A first color display driver that blinks the first color chip based on information; and an nth color display driver that blinks the nth color chip based on the nth element color light display information in the same manner. A number, a character, or a symbol is displayed in the display window by an appropriate combination of the n element color lights and the mixed color light generated by appropriately mixing the n element color lights. A train number display method in the train route control device.