Convertible wireless display unit
US8078346B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 22, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60T17/228
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An operator interface unit, includes a housing with a first electrical port having a first pair of terminals to be connect to a pair of network wires of the locomotive, and a second pair of terminals to be connected to a power source. A display and input device are on the housing. A transceiver assembly wirelessly communications with the ECP system. A controller assembly is connected to the first electrical port, the display, the input device and the transceiver assembly, and wherein the controller assembly is a node on the network via one of the first electrical port and the transceiver assembly. A portable assembly includes a battery source in a container which irremovably houses the operator interface unit.
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