System and method for computer aided dispatching using a coordinating agent
US7715977B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 14, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 11, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61L2205/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for controlling the movement of plural trains over a rail network, where the rail network is divided into a plurality of planning areas with a boundary element of common track between adjacent planning areas, using a local coordinating agent for controlling the movement of the trains through the boundary elements.
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