Automatic train control system and method
May 15, 2017. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesControl system with improved communication for centralized control of vehicles Route conflict analysis system for control of railroads Memory controlled process for railraod traffic management Vehicle train tracking apparatus and method Apparatus and method for monitoring motion of a railroad train Train control having a supervisory monitor providing improved operating safety and better maintenance support Train traffic control system with diagram preparation Apparatus and method responsive to the on-board measuring of haulage parameters of a vehicle Patent #: 5650930 InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 856754 filed on 05/15/1997US Classes:701/117, Traffic analysis or control of surface vehicle246/5, Selective246/167R, CAB SIGNAL OR TRAIN CONTROL701/50Construction or agricultural-type vehicle (e.g., crane, forklift)ExaminersPrimary: Teska, Kevin J.Assistant: Walker, Tyrone V. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassB61L 003/00AbstractA system and method for controlling the movement of plural freight trains through a multiple route railway system with improved efficiency and safety. Freight train movements are precisely monitored and orchestrated in accordance with a dynamic schedule that is determined through an evaluation of delivery requirements, coordination among all trains, speed restrictions and the effects of the track topography and train consist on train response to brake and power application. | |
