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Rail control system and/or method

US12195064B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 19, 2024
Grant dateJan 14, 2025
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Expiry dateMar 19, 2044

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB61L2205/04
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The system 100 can include: a fleet management system, a motion planner, a vehicle controller, and a track data system. The system can optionally include a user interface. However, the system 100 can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable set of components. The system functions to facilitate waypoint-based command, navigation, and/or control of rail vehicles within a rail network. Additionally or alternatively, the system can function to facilitate execution of the method S100 and/or sub-elements thereof.

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