Systems and methods for controlled traversal of phase breaks
US11701970B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 20, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60T2210/36
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system includes a phase break input unit, one or more vehicle location detectors, and one or more processors. The phase break input unit is configured to obtain phase break location information indicating a location of a phase break along a route to be traversed by a vehicle. The one or more vehicle location detectors are configured to obtain vehicle location information indicating at least one of location of the vehicle or movement of the vehicle. The one or more processors are configured to determine an estimated arrival time of the vehicle at the phase break using the phase brake location information and the vehicle location information, and send a phase break control signal to a control system of the vehicle responsive to the estimated arrival time satisfying a threshold.
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