Exclusive track resource sharing system
US11731675B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 11, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61L2027/204
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for exclusive track resource sharing is provided. Some embodiments provide an exclusive track resource sharing system including onboard control units and a resource manager. Onboard control unit is provided in each of trains and is configured to communicate with another onboard control unit in another train. The resource manager is configured to record ownership status information of track resources of the plurality of trains, to provide the ownership status information of the track resources to the onboard control unit, and to generate and deliver a resource entitlement or resource authority to the onboard control unit. The resource authority is configured to be owned by a single onboard control unit. The onboard control unit possessing the resource authority is configured to seize or release the track resources corresponding to the resource authority and to control the track resources corresponding to the resource authority.
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