Vehicle communication and control system
US11814091B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 25, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61L27/40
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system includes one or more processors and a communication device onboard a first remote vehicle of a vehicle system that includes a controlling vehicle. The one or more processors are configured to establish a communication link with the controlling vehicle, and, in a first mode of operation, to automatically control movement of the designated remote vehicle responsive to movement-control messages received from the controlling vehicle over the communication link. The one or more processors are also configured, responsive to receipt of a designated suspend message from the controlling vehicle, to switch the designated remote vehicle from the first mode of operation to a second mode of operation where movement of the designated remote vehicle is controlled independently of the controlling vehicle while maintaining the communication link.
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