Model train control system having realistic speed control
US8030871B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 17, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 4, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63H19/24
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A model train control system includes a controller that actively generates commands to control train operation based on user input and/or other information concerning settings of the controller, operating environment of the train, and historic operation of train control system. The model train controller includes a user throttle input for selecting a target speed for the model train. A processor in the controller is adapted to determine the commanded speed based upon at least the target speed, the processor thereby generating a speed command, to be transmitted to said train, to achieve the commanded speed. The model train controller may further include a momentum input for selecting a momentum level for the model train, in which case the processor would determine the commanded speed based on at least the target speed and a selected momentum level for the train.
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