Method for advanced communication-based vehicle control
US6459965B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 18, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61L27/20
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method is provided for controlling movement of a plurality of vehicles over a guideway partitioned into a plurality of guideway blocks. The method uses a control system including an onboard computer (OBC) located on board each vehicle, at least one server for communicating with the OBCs, and a vehicle tracking system. The method including the steps of determining a composite block status for all guideway blocks, broadcasting the composite block status to the OBCs, and controlling movement of each vehicle based on the composite block status.
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