WO2008092921A1

WO2008092921A1 - Method, mobile control unit, and arrangement for the transmission of data to a route element used in guided ground transport

Info

Publication number: WO2008092921A1
Application number: PCT/EP2008/051188
Authority: WO
Inventors: Andreas SCHÖNEBERG; Hubertus Bruer; Wolfgang Opp
Original assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
Priority date: 2007-02-02
Filing date: 2008-01-31
Publication date: 2008-08-07
Also published as: DK2121409T3; ATE482865T1; EP2121409A1; EP2121409B1; DE102007006130A1; DE502008001447D1; ES2352093T3

Abstract

The invention relates to a particularly simple and efficient method for transmitting data to a route element (STE) used in guided ground transport. In said method, the position of the route element (STE) is determined (1) using a satellite, the route element (STE) is identified (2) by comparing the determined position with stored reference positions of route elements, and specific data for the identified route element (STE) is selected (3) as data to be transmitted and is transmitted (4) to the route element (STE). The invention further relates to a mobile control unit (MBG) and an arrangement for transmitting data to a route element (STE) used in guided ground transport.

Description

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Method, mobile operating device and arrangement for transmitting data to a route element of the track-bound traffic

The invention relates to a method for transmitting data to a link element of the track-bound traffic.

In track-bound traffic, ie for example with iron or trams, are route elements for the various ^¬ densten applications such as signaling, command and control-used. Thus, example ^¬ as part of the European train control system "European Train Control System (ETCS)» of elements in the form of so-called beacons or Eurobalises used. In such route elements is selective data transmission equipment in the track that when passing by a train or a vehicle data übertra ^¬ gen. a corresponding beacon is known for example in the form of "Eurobalise S21" Siemens AG. This can, as a so-called Transparentdatenbalise ^{¬ the} data required for ^{Zugbeeinflus ¬ tion} , such as signal terms and resulting speed control instructions, from an on-track electronic unit, which is also referred to as "Lineside Electronic Unit (LEU)", to a vehicle-side In addition, the "Eurobalise S21" can also be used as a so-called fixed data beacon, which transmits information on the route topography and a location code to the vehicle when driving over it. In contrast to transparent data balises, the data transmitted to the vehicle is stored completely permanently in such balises. Generally, there is at track elements, such as beacons, the need to transfer about as part of the installation and commissioning of train control data to the track elements, ie vorzu programming Working relationship as reprogramming the route element ^¬ take. In such data can be, for example, a configured for each route element, that is specific for that particular track element telegram han ^¬ spindles. Usually, the relevant data or messages after installation of the track element are at or on the track with the aid of a mobile Be ^¬ serving device, in the form of a so-called test and Pro ^¬ programming device (TPG), transmitted to the track element. Since ^¬ takes place in transferring data between the mobile device serving loading and the respective distance member preferably contactless, that is to say over an air interface.

The transmission of the data to the link element can be carried out in such a way that initially all available, available for the link elements of a particular Streckenab ^¬ section data or telegrams are provided on the mobile control unit. It is to be ^¬ into account that the data to be transmitted, for example because of a specific for the respective section element Ortsco- of, usually specific for the respective stretching Enele ^¬ ment, but the general structure of the data for different line elements is generally equal to , As the differences between the specific to the individual track elements data are often very low, it may in choosing the route for the respective element specifi ^¬-specific data, such as a programmer at the track, lead to errors. Corresponding errors or confusion when selecting the data are often only at the very end of Process chain, such as when driving the route through a test train, found.

The present invention has for its object to provide a particularly simple and efficient method for transmitting data to a link element of the track-bound traffic.

This object is inventively achieved by a method for transmitting data to a track element of the spurge ^¬-bound traffic, in which the position of the track element is determined by satellite, by comparing the determined position with stored reference positions of track elements, the distance element is identified and the identified Line item specific data is selected as data to be transmitted and transmitted to the link element.

In accordance with the method according to the invention, first the position of the track element is determined satellite-supported. Here ^¬ at known satellite-based navigation and Po can sitions- or location systems, as ^¬ play as those sold under the name "NAVSTAR GPS (Global Positioning System)", "Galileo" or "GLONASS" known systems can be used. The advantage corresponding ^satellite-¬ supported method for determining position is that make this a very accurate position determination. further improvement of the accuracy of the Positionsbe ^¬ mood can thereby using as "differential GPS" or "post-processing differential GPS" be ^¬ known per method be achieved.

Based on a comparison of the determined position with reference positions of vomit ^¬ cherten track elements, it is in Next step of the method according to the invention now possible to identify the link element. The accuracy of the satellite-based position determination is usually such that a clear identification of the route element is easily possible. Preferably, the reference positions of the track elements are also determined satel ^¬ litengestützt. This can be done, for example, as part of the measurement of the route or during the marking of the route elements, the reference positions can be added easily and stored for example in a database.

It should be noted that the track usually know ^¬ terhin with conventional methods, ie, for example, a Schienenmessrad or a tape measure, measure who is ^¬. The satellite-based specific reference posi ^¬ tions of the track elements, it is thus usually involve additional specific metrics.

The reference positions of the route elements advantageously ensure, in general, easy retrievability and identification of each route element, for example of a train protection and train control system. A confusion of route elements can thus be advantageously excluded. In addition, the reference positions of the route elements can advantageously be made available to third parties while maintaining appropriate safety conditions.

In the third step of the method according to the invention, specific data for the identified link element are now selected as data to be transmitted and transmitted to the ^link element. Since this can be done in an automated way, for example by using a corresponding data beitungs program can take place, thus eliminating advantageous ^¬ enough, the need for this is that for example, an ent ^¬ speaking programmer must make a manual selection of data to be transmitted at the track on site. This simplifies the transfer of data to the Streckenele ^¬ ment quite considerably. At the same time errors are avoided in the context of selecting the data to be transmitted, which results in a significant Zeiter ^¬ saving in particular in the transmission of respective respective specific data to a plurality of line elements of a route or a section of track. This is particularly important in the case of a route already in operation of great importance, as this advantageously a shortening of the commissioning or the maintenance of track elements to be requested at the respective rail operator track blocking times is possible.

In a particularly preferred development of the method according to the invention, the data specific to the identified link element are transmitted from a mobile operating device to the link element. This is advantageous, as this makes it possible to transmit the data to the link element in a particularly simple manner. In this case, preferably, the mobile control device to an interface for receiving the position of the track element by a Satel ^¬ lite receiver. This may be carried out for example in the form of a so-called "GPS mouse" that can be applied to determine the posi ^¬ tion of the distance element to the relevant stretch Enele ^¬ ment or near the route concerned element or brought. Before ^¬ preferably transfers the satellite receiver the position of the track element to destination automatically to the mobile operating unit. Alternatively, however, it is also mög ^¬ Lich that the mobile user device itself a corresponding Satellite receiver and independently performs a determination of the position of the track element. The determination of the position of the track element as well as the subsequent selection and transmission of the data specific to the track element to the track element can advantageously be triggered by means of simple operating elements, for example in the form of a corresponding key. This offers the advantage that complex training measures of the operator transmitting the data are not required, since a brief briefing in the operation of the mobile operating device and possibly the satellite receiver is sufficient.

Preferably, the inventive method can also run off so that the spe ^¬-specific for the identified track element data is read out from the mobile operating unit from a connected to the mobile operating unit storage unit. In this case, the storage unit can either be an integral part of the mobile operating device or be connected to the mobile operating device, for example by means of a reading device for memory cards. The readout of the specific for the identified track element data from the mo ^¬ bilen operating unit from a nozzle ^¬-bound to the mobile operating unit storage unit offers the advantage that a faster and easier access to the specific for the identified track element data is possible.

Preferably, the inventive method is designed in such a way from ^¬ that the data transmitted to the track element data vomit ^¬ chert in a memory device of the distance element and the stored data are read back from the mobile operating unit. Can be This offers the advantage that sicherge ^¬ provides that to the delegation ^¬ genes of the route element data in the storage device of the track element stored correctly. The memory device may, for example, an electronic storage construction ^¬ stone in the form of an EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) act.

In a further preferred embodiment, the method according to the invention runs in such a way that the ^read- back data are compared by the mobile operating device with the data specific to the identified route element. This is advantageous because any errors in storing the data transmitted to the link element data in the memory device of the link element in a simple manner it can be ^¬ recognized. For this purpose, the Be ^¬ serving device mobile performs a comparison of the specific for the identified track element data it has previously transmitted to the route element, with the read back from the storage device of the route element data. For a corresponding comparison, advantageously only the mobile operating device and the route element are required. Since an error in selecting the data specific to the link element can almost certainly be excluded, further verification of the data read back is advantageously not required. Thus, in particular the necessity for it to make an electronic or handwritten Pro ^¬ tokollierung the read back data for subsequent independent review. Such a review a protocol thus drawn up by an independent ^¬ In substance, which is not present during the programming of the track element and the read-back of the transmitted data is, in this preferred embodiment of the method according to the invention that is not necessary. In this way, the release of the route element ^¬ advantageous way legally considerably accelerated, whereby the time period is shortened, in to consider the track element as unsafe and, for example, by covering with a corresponding device, such as an iron plate, must be made without feedback.

In a preferred development, the method according to the invention is configured such that the read-back data is transmitted from the mobile operating device via a radio interface to a database server and compared by the database server with data stored in the latter and specific to the identified route element. This is advantageous because thus the comparison of the data can be made by an independent entity in the form of the database server. For this purpose, the data read back are transmitted from the mobile operating device via a radio interface of any kind to the database server. Preferably, the data is backed relationship ^¬ be encrypted in transit so that eavesdropping or Ver ^¬ falsify the data by third parties is not possible. The database server advantageously has a secure database which contains the data specific to the route ^elements . The comparison of the data read back with the data stored in the database server and specific to the identified route element can basically take place in various ways. So it is for example the one hand possible that the mobile operating device in addition to the read back data to ^¬ transmits an identity of the track element, or the specified position of the track element to the data ^¬ database server. On the basis of this additional information, the database server can now check whether the received, read-back data matches the data stored in the database server for the track element identified via the identity or the specific position. In this case, the comparison of the data by the database server corresponds to ver a review by an independent entity, so that advantageously a further review of the zurückgelese ^¬ nen data and, for example, a handwritten logokol ^¬ lation of the read back data can be omitted.

The inventive method can take place ^¬ preferably also so that the database server transmits a confirmation signal to the mobile control device in case of coincidence of the compared data. As a result, the mobile operating device or its user is advantageously informed that the data read back from the memory device of the route element by the mobile operating device corresponds to the data stored in the database server and specific to the identified route element. Thus, the mobile operating device or its user is informed by means of the confirmation signal via a ^¬ he successfully transmitting the rich for the route element specifi ^¬ rule data to the track element of the track-bound traffic. Provided that the compared data do not coincide with one another, the database server preferably sends an appropriate error message signal to the mobile control ^¬ device to indicate this or its user to a ent ^¬ speaking deviation between the data.

The comparison of the specific position with the stored reference positions of the route elements can basically be done in various ways. Especially preferred is each ^¬ but the embodiment of the method according to the invention that the mobile user equipment to identify the route element with the specific position in a mobile to the

Operator unit connected storage device stored reference positions of the route elements compares. This offers the advantage that the mobile control unit itself identi ^¬ fication of the route element based on the determined by him Position or make it on the basis of another compo ^¬ nent with a satellite receiver position determined. Access to additional components for identifying the route element is thus advantageously not necessary. It should be noted that the memory device may be identical to the aforementioned memory unit. This means that the specific for each ^¬ weiligen route elements data and the Refe ^¬ ence positions in the same memory device, such as a memory card can be stored.

In a further preferred refinement, the method according to the invention runs in such a way that the mobile operating unit transmits the determined position to a database server via a radio interface and the database server compares the specific position with reference positions of the route elements stored in the database server. This offers the advantage that the reference positions of the route elements do not have to be stored in a storage device connected to the mobile operating device. Instead, a continuous central management of the reference positions is possible, without the reference positions having to be provided to the mobile operating device on a corresponding memory device.

Preferably, the inventive method can also be designed such that the database server transmits an identity of the route element and / or the data specific to the identified link element and / or an identity determining this data to the mobile operator device. This means that the database server based on the Ver ^¬ equal to the specific position of the link ^element with the reference positions of the route ^elements information to transmits the mobile control unit, which allows the mobile operating device directly or indirectly to select the data to be transmitted to the line element for the route element specific data. For this purpose, either the data specific to the identified route element itself or information enabling the mobile operating device to select this data can be transmitted from the database server to the mobile operating device.

The invention also relates to a mobile operating device for transmitting data to a route element of the track-bound traffic.

With regard to the mobile control apparatus of the present invention has the object of specifying a mobile control unit to ^¬ that supports a particularly simple and efficient procedural ^¬ ren for transferring data to a track element of the track-bound traffic.

This object is achieved according to the invention by a mobile operating device for transmitting data to a route element of the track-bound traffic with first means for satellite-based determination of the position of the route element, second means for identifying the route element on the basis of a comparison of the determined position with stored reference positions of route elements and third means for transmitting data specific to the identified ^link element as data to be transmitted to the ^link element.

The mobile operating device according to the invention is preferred, since it enables an automated and efficient transmission of data to a route element of the track-bound traffic. For this purpose, the inventive mobile operating device first means for satellite-based determination of the position of the track element. The first means, either for direct determination of the position of the track element, or for the indirect determination of the position of the track element by receiving the ^satellite-¬ based particular position may for example be formed by a Satelli ^¬ data receiver such as a GPS mouse.

The second means enable the mobile operating device to identify the route element based on a comparison of the determined position with stored reference positions of route elements. In this case, the comparison of the specific position with the stored reference positions can take place directly by the mobile operating device itself. However, it is also possible alternatively to this, that the actual comparison is performed by another component, and receives the mobile operating unit by means of the second means via an interface an the route element identifica ^¬-saving information from the other component.

By the third means is the mobile operator unit he ^¬ enables to transmit for the identified track element-specific data as data to be transmitted to the track element. Due to the unique and secure identifi- cation of the track element mo ^¬ bile operating device of the invention offers the advantage that the transfer of data to a track element of the track-bound traffic easy, user-friendly and can be carried out efficiently. In this way, the amount of time and cost of a corresponding excess transmission of data to track elements is advantageously he ^¬ considerably reduced.

In a preferred embodiment, the mobile operating device according to the invention has a memory unit with the for the identified route element specific data. Here ^¬ by a simple and quick access of the mobile control device is advantageously made possible to the specific data for the identifi ^¬ ed route ^element . Preferably, the specific data for all relevant route elements are stored in the memory unit.

The mobile operating device according to the invention can also be formed from ^¬ such that it has means for reading back the data transmitted to the link element data from a memory device of the link element. Hereby is advantageous ^¬ adhesive enough, a check which allows to the distance member via ^¬ transmitted and in a memory device of the same stored data so that errors in the transmission of the data to the route element or in storing the data in the memory device can be excluded.

In a preferred embodiment, the mobile operating device according to the invention is so pronounced that it has means for comparing the data read back with the data specific to the identified route element. As a result, a comparison of the data is advantageously made possible by the mo ^¬ bile control unit itself.

In a further preferred embodiment, the mobile control unit can also be designed such that it has a radio interface ^¬ for transmitting the read-back data to a database server. This offers the advantage that a review of the data read back by the database server is made possible. A corresponding central About ^¬ test is advantageous because errors or incorrect operation by the mobile operator unit can thus be ruled out by an independent from the mobile operator unit instance. In a further preferred embodiment, the mobile operating device according to the invention is designed to receive a confirmation ^signal indicating an over- ^{synchronization of} the compared data from the database server. This offers the advantage that the mobile operating device can be informed about the result of the comparison of the data by the database server.

Advantageously, the mobile operating device according to the invention is designed in such a way that it is used for the purpose of identifying the

Track element is designed to compare the specific position with stored in a tethered to the mobile operating device storage device reference positions of the track elements. In this way by the mobile Bedienge advises ^¬ advantageously allows identifica- tion of the distance element, which is largely independent of the mobile operating device is achieved by other components.

In a particularly preferred embodiment, the mobile control device according to the invention can also be designed such that it is designed to transmit the specific position via a radio interface to a database server. This advantageously makes it possible for the database server to compare the specific position with reference positions of route elements stored in the database server. An immediate access to the reference positions of the route elements by the mobile control device is thus advantageously not required.

In a further preferred development, the mobile operating device according to the invention is for receiving an identity of the route element and / or the data specific to the identified route element and / or one of these data determining identity formed by the database server. This makes it possible the mobile operating device advantageously to receive from the database server as a result of the equalization of the data Ver ^¬ specific for the identified track element data or the data defining information indirectly.

With regard to the mobile operating device, the object underlying the invention is also achieved by a mobile operating device with means for performing the Verfahrensschrit ^¬ te according to the inventive method or one of the preferred developments of the method described above. With regard to the advantages of the mobile control device according to the invention, reference is made to the advantages mentioned above in connection with the method according to the invention and its preferred developments.

The invention further relates to an arrangement for transmitting data to a route element of the track-bound traffic.

With regard to the arrangement, the object of the present invention is to specify an arrangement which supports a particularly simple and efficient method for transmitting data to a route element of the track-bound traffic.

This object is achieved according to the invention by an arrangement for transmitting data to a route element of the track-bound traffic with the route element and a mobile operating device having first means for satellite-based determination of the position of the route element, second means for identifying the route element based on a Comparing the determined position with stored reference positions of track elements, and third means for transmitting for the identified track element ^¬ specific fish data as data to be transmitted to the track element.

With regard to the advantages of the arrangement according to the invention, reference is made to the previous statements, in particular in connection with the mobile control unit according to the invention.

Preferably, the arrangement ^{according to} the invention can be designed such that it has a database server connected to the mobile operating unit via a radio interface in which the reference positions of the route elements and / or the data specific to the identified route element are stored. This embodiment of the inventive arrangement is preferred as it allows a location-independent and fle ible ^¬ communication between the mobile operating device and the database server. On the one hand, data can be loaded from the database server to the mobile operating device. In addition, there is the possibility that, for example, the comparison of the specific position of the route element with stored reference positions of route elements takes place on the part of the database server. In this case, the comparison can be triggered by a corresponding request of the mobile Be ^¬ diengeräts. Furthermore, read back, previously transmitted by the mobile control device to the route element data stored in the data bank server, specific for the respective section element data can be compared from the Stre ^¬ ckenelement. Different embodiments are possible with regard to the storage of the data and information used by the mobile operating device and by the database server. That is how it is For example, on the one hand, the possibility that both the reference positions of the route elements and the data specific to the respective route element are stored, for example, in a storage unit connected to the mobile operating device. Alternatively, however, it is also mög ^¬ lich that both the reference positions and the specific for each of the route elements data is stored centrally in the database server. Furthermore, various further embodiments are conceivable in which the reference positions and data are stored completely or partially in the mobile operating device and / or in the database server. A corresponding flexibility in the data management is given, as advantageously via the radio interface ei ^¬ ne bidirectional transmission of data between the database server and the mobile control unit is possible.

In a further preferred embodiment, the arrangement according to the invention has a mobile operating device according to one of the aforementioned preferred developments of the mobile operating device. With regard to the advantages of this embodiment of the arrangement according to the invention, reference is made to the advantages mentioned in connection with the corresponding preferred developments of the mobile operating device according to the invention.

The invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to ^exemplary embodiments. It shows the

Figure is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of an inventive arrangement as well as the exchanged in an embodiment of he ^¬ inventive method between the components involved messages. In the figure, the messages exchanged between the components involved are indicated by corresponding arrows between the components shown in the form of a block diagram.

In a schematic representation, the figure shows a route element STE of the track-bound traffic. This may be a link of any type to which data is to be transmitted. A common example of a corresponding line element is a balise of a train control and tension control system.

Specific data is now to be transmitted to the line element STE by a mobile operator device MBG for the line element STE. An appropriate programming of the

Track element STE may for example be contact via ei ^¬ nen air gap between the mobile operator unit MBG and the gap member STE. In this view, for example by means of an optical interface or a radio interface used any drahtlo ^¬ se transfer process. Moreover, in principle, also a wired connection between the mobile operating device MBG and the gap member STE, for example in the form of a cable used for the supply to the delegation ^¬ data possible.

In a first method step, the posi tion of the distance element ^¬ STE will be initially determined by satellite. For this purpose, the mobile operating device MBG itself may have a corresponding satellite receiver. In the exemplary embodiment of the figure, however, in step 1 the mobile operating device MBG receives the satellite-supported position of the route element STE from a separate satellite receiver GPS. This may be, for example, a receiver for satellite-based position data such as the For example, be in the form of a so-called "GPS mouse" Global Positioning System (GPS). A GPS mouse is customary ^¬ be designed for use with mobile devices. This be ^¬ indicated that the function of a GPS mouse essentially DAR in to receive satellite-based position data and convert it into a defined format.

The transfer of the data from the satellite receiver GPS to the mobile operating unit MBG can either via a corresponding cable or via a wireless interface, for example in the form of a Bluetooth interface SUC ^¬ gene. In this case, the satellite receiver GPS in step 1, either the position of the Route element STE itself or transmit a position determination enabling raw data to the mobile control unit MBG. In the latter case, the mo bile ^¬ operating unit MBG itself a software program that allows determining the position of the track element STE based on the signals received from the satellite receiver GPS raw data.

In the next step the determined position with stored reference positions of track elements will now be identified on the basis of the route element STE Ver ^¬ equalization. In the exemplary embodiment of the figure, this takes place in such a way that the mobile operating device MBG for identifying the route element STE compares the specific position with reference positions of the route elements stored in a memory unit SPE connected to the mobile operating device MBG.

In the storage unit SPE can be, a connected to a corresponding reading device of the mobile device serving Be ^¬ MBG memory card, for example. This advantageously results in a simple and flexible update. sation of the data stored in the memory unit SPE. Alternatively, however, it is also possible, for example, for the reference positions of the route elements to be stored in a memory which is integrated directly into the mobile operating device MBG.

The reference positions of the stretch elements and the specific position of the track element STE are preferably defined in such a format that each link element is uniquely identified worldwide. For this purpose, the positions in question may be in the form of Cartesian coordinates, i. in the form of the x, y and z components of the three-dimensional space vector, are determined or stored. Alternatively, in principle, any other forms of presentation, such as using geographic coordinates, possible.

The determination of the reference positions is preferably carried out either during the measurement of the route or during the arrival of the route elements. To existing project planning ^¬ and the procedures used to change as little as possible to influence beziehungswei ^¬ se, the route is advantageously continue with conventional methods, such as by Schienenmessrad or tape measure, measure. Thus, the reference position of each link element is an additionally determined and detected quantity. As a result, the retrievability and identification of each route element is generally made possible or facilitated. Confusion can be ruled out due to the high accuracy of satellite-based position determinations.

In the embodiment of the figure is thus in step 2 by a corresponding request from the mobile operating device MGB the route element STE iden tified ^¬ to the storage unit SPE. For this purpose, the particular position of the track element STE with the stored Referenzpositio ^¬ NEN the track elements is compared and the reference position which is identical with the specific position of the track element STE or best matches, determined as the reference position of the relevant track element STE. In this way, an identification of the Stre ^¬ ckenelementes STE is thus made possible for example in the form of a associated with the reference position location code, an identification number or any other unique identification feature.

In the following step-specific data as to übertra ^¬ restrictive data will now be selected for the identified track element graced STE. This is done in such a way in the figure in step 3 that the identified for stretching ^¬ element-specific data from the storage unit SPE to be ^¬ read. It should be pointed out that steps 2 and 3, ie the identification of the route element STE and the selection or readout of the data to be transmitted, can of course also take place in a common method step, for example in the context of a single corresponding database query. In this case, specific for the route element STE data can be, for example because ^¬ tenbanktechnisch directly linked to the corresponding reference position.

The data selected as the data to be transmitted, which is specific to the identified link element, is now stored in

Step 4 transferred to the track element STE. In the Stre ^¬ ckenelement the STE for the route element STE ^¬ specific fish data is preferably stored in a memory device of the distance element STE. If it is in the Track element STE, for example, is a balise, the data stored in the memory device are now available for transmission to a the track element STE passie ^¬ rendes vehicle available. In this case, a corresponding balise may be both a fixed data bank and a transparent data bank. In the latter case the best ^¬ hen transferred to the passing vehicle data so ^¬ with not exclusively from the transmitted from the mobile operating unit MBG on the route element STE data; Instead, receives the beacon in this case, at least can be, a part of the data transmitted to the passing vehicle information of egg ^¬ ner further component, which is for example a so-called lineside electronic unit (LEU).

In step 5, the carry over to the route element STE ^¬ NEN data from the mobile operating unit MBG be read back. In this way it can be ensured that the old memory content of the memory device of the track element STE has been replaced correctly by the new one. A corresponding check of the data transmitted to the link element STE and specific to the link element STE and the data read back from the link element STE can on the one hand be performed by the mobile operator device MBG itself. This may cause errors in the transmission of the data to the line element STE or when storing the data in the

Storage device of the line element STE advantageously be detected immediately.

Moreover, there is an alternative or in addition, the possibility that the read back data from the mobi ^¬ len operating unit MBG over a radio interface to a Da ^¬ tenbankserver DBS is transmitted. This is indicated in the figure with step 6. The database server DBS is preferably a secure database which Partially includes all associated with the route elements of a particular section sizes and parameters. This makes it possible the database server DBS, the data received in step 6 of the mobile operating device MBG data with data stored in the database server DBS, specific for the identified track element STE data to ver ^¬ same. If the data compared with each other match, the database server DBS sends an acknowledgment signal to the mobile operating device MBG in step 7. This informs the mobile operating device MBG or its user that the transmission of the data to the route element STE was successful, ie that the data stored in the route element STE coincide with the data stored in the database server DBS for this route element STE.

It should be noted that the database server DBS preferably performs an authentication of the mobile operating device MBG in order to fend off unauthorized access attempts. An appropriate access control can, for example under Ver ^¬ application of a usually specific for the particular used mobile radio standard identifier or Iden take place ^¬ tity of the mobile operating device MBG. In an ent ^¬ speaking identity may for example be a so-called IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) of the mobile operator unit MBG act.

Through the process described above, it is thus ^¬ light, simple, safe and efficient enabling data from the mobile operator unit MBG be transferred to the route element STE.

As a result, expenditure, time and costs for setting up or programming route elements of the track-bound traffic can be saved. Furthermore, advantageously for commissioning or maintenance of Track elements required track closure times significantly reduced.

It should be noted that with regard to data management and communication between the components involved various other embodiments are conceivable. For example, there is a possibility that the Referenzpositi ^¬ ones of the track elements are stored in the database server DBS and the mobile operating unit MBG transmits an alternative to the example shown in the figure, step 2, the particular position on the radio interface to the database server DBS. In this case, the database server DBS to identify the track element STE can now certain Posi ^¬ tion with data stored in the database server DBS Referenzposi- functions of the distance elements compare. Thereupon, the database server DBS can now either directly transfer the data specific to the identified route element STE or an identity of the route element STE or another identity determining the data identified for the identified route element to the mobile operator device MBG. Thus, a complete data management of both the reference positions and the data specific to the route elements by the mobile operating device MBG and / or by the database server DBS is possible. Alternatively, the corresponding data can be held in each case also be wholly or partly in the mobile operating device or in the MBG connected to the mo bile ^¬ operating unit MBG storage unit SPE or in the database server DBS.

It should be noted that storage of the Refe ^¬ ence positions of the track elements in the database server DBS also has the advantage that these Referenzpositi ^¬ tions and more for each track element specifi ^¬ specific data by reference to appropriate security requirements can also be made available to third parties. In this case, it is preferably possible to distinguish different user groups by means of access identifiers and associated access rights. Thus, corresponding data stored in the database server DBS can be used, for example, for an accurate electronic map or map for the rail application for train and goods tracking. A corresponding electronic map can be made available, for example, to logistics companies, which can thus be informed about the state and the position of their goods and goods. This includes, for example also ei ^¬ ne calculation of arrival times at the destination. In this case, the feedback from the train to the logistics company, about location, train number and arrival time, triggered by driving over the respective route ^{element beispielswei ¬} se automatically via SMS (Short Message Service) done. The received position can be represented in the electronic map in clearer structure and therefore user-friendly form due to the global Unique ^¬ resistance and universal use of specific satellite-based position data. This greatly simplifies the tracking and handling of goods. In addition, an appropriate information of the logistics company on the current location of the train advantageously while avoiding a connection of the operator station data from train dispatchers of rail lines to a public network, which is not permitted for security reasons.

Claims

claims

1. A method for transmitting data to a track element (STE) of the track-bound traffic, in which - the position of the track element (STE) is determined satellite-supported (1),

- is identified by comparing the determined position with vomit ^¬ cherten reference positions of track elements, the track element (STE) (2) and - for the identified track element (STE) specific data as data to be transmitted is selected (3) and to the track element (STE) be transferred (4).

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that for the identified link element (STE) specific data from a mobile operating device (MBG) to the Streckenele ^¬ ment (STE) are transmitted.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that the for the identified link element (STE) specific data from the mobile operating unit (MBG) from a to the mo ^¬ bile control unit (MBG) connected storage unit (SPE) are read.

4. The method according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that a

- the distance to the element (STE) transmitted data in egg ner storage device of the track element (STE) and vomit ^¬ chert

- The stored data are read back from the mobile operator unit (MBG) (5).

5. The method as claimed in claim 4, wherein the data read back from the mobile operating device are compared with the data specific to the identified route element.

6. Method according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that

- Transfer the read back data from the mobile operator panel (MBG) via a radio interface to a database server (DBS) (6) and

- (DBS) are compared with specific stored therein, for the identified track element (STE) Since ^¬ th of the database server.

7. The method as claimed in claim 6, wherein the database server transmits an acknowledgment signal to the mobile operating unit when the matched data match the data (7).

8. The method according to claim 2, wherein the mobile operating device (MBG) compares the specific position with the reference positions of the route elements stored in a memory device connected to the mobile operating device (MBG) in order to identify the route element (STE).

9. Method according to one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that

- The mobile control unit (MBG) transmits the specific position via a radio interface to a database server (DBS) and - The database server (DBS) for identifying the link element (STE) the particular position is compared with stored in the data bank ^¬ server (DBS) reference positions of the route elements.

10. The method according to claim 9, characterized in that the database server (DBS) an identity of the link element (STE) and / or specific to the identified link element (STE) data and / or a data determining this identity to the mobile operator panel (MBG) transfers.

11. Mobile control device (MBG) for transmitting data to a route element (STE) of the track-bound traffic with - first means for satellite-based determination of the position of the route element (STE),

second means for identifying the route element (STE) on the basis of a comparison of the determined position with stored reference positions of link ^elements and third means for transmitting data specific to the identified link element (STE) as data to be transmitted to the link element (STE).

12. Mobile control unit according to claim 11, characterized in that it has a memory unit (SPE) with the data specific to the identified track element (STE).

13. Mobile control unit according to claim 11 or 12, characterized in that it comprises means for reading back the data transmitted to the link element (STE) data from a memory device of the link element (STE).

14. Mobile control unit according to claim 13, characterized in that it has means for comparing the data read back with the data specific to the identified route element (STE).

15. Mobile control unit according to claim 13 or 14, characterized in that it has a radio interface for transmitting the read back data to a database server (DBS).

16. The mobile operating device according to claim 15, characterized in that it is designed to receive a confirmation signal indicative of a match of the compared data from the database server (DBS).

17. A mobile control unit according to one of claims 11 to 16, characterized in that it is for the purpose of identifying the route element (STE) to the

Compare the specific position is formed with stored in a memory device connected to the mobile device (MBG) storage reference positions of the route elements.

18. Mobile control unit according to one of claims 11 to 14, d a d e r c h e c e n e s in that there is designed for transmitting the specific position via a radio interface to a database server (DBS).

19. A mobile control device according to claim 18, characterized in that it is for receiving an identity of the track element (STE) and / or for the identified track element (STE) specific data and / or an identity determining this data is formed by the database server (DBS).

20. Mobile control unit (MBG) with means for performing the method steps according to one of claims 1 to 10.

21. Arrangement for transmitting data to a route element (STE) of the track-bound traffic with

- The link element (STE) and - a mobile operator unit (MBG) with

first means for satellite-based determination of the position of the track element (STE),

second means for identifying the route element (STE) on the basis of a comparison of the determined position with stored reference positions of route elements and

third means for transmitting data specific to the identified link element (STE) as data to be transmitted to the link element (STE).

22. Arrangement according to claim 21, characterized in that it comprises a via a radio interface to the mobile Bedienge ^¬ advises (MBG) connected database server (DBS), in which the reference positions of the route elements and / or for the identified link element (STE) specific data are stored.

23. Arrangement according to claim 21 or 22, wherein a mobile operating device (MBG) according to one of claims 12 to 20 has.