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Communication system and method

US10965755B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 12, 2014
Grant dateMar 30, 2021
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Expiry dateDec 18, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W4/40
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A communication system for a train having a lead locomotive power group and at least one remote locomotive power group, the system including: a lead locomotive computer in communication with a first and second lead communication device and programmed to: generate a command message; transmit or cause the transmission of the command message from the first lead communication device in a predetermined time slot; and transmit or cause the transmission of the command message from the second lead communication device in a different predetermined time slot; and at least one remote locomotive computer in communication with at least one remote communication device and programmed to directly or indirectly receive the command message from the first lead communication device and/or the second lead communication device. A communication method for a train is also disclosed.

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