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Remote control system for a locomotive

US7236859B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 12, 2004
Grant dateJun 26, 2007
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Expiry dateJun 2, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG10L15/26
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A remote control system for a locomotive. The remote control system includes a lead controller and follower controller connected to one another over a wireless communication link. The lead controller issues commands over the wireless communication link and those commands are implemented by the follower controller mounted on-board the locomotive. The lead controller is responsive to voice commands uttered by the operator.

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