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System and method of multi-generation positive train control system

US8082071B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

General Electric Company · US

Inventors

Wolfgang Daum · Erie, US
John Erik Hershey · Ballston Lake, US
Randall Markley · Melbourne, US
Paul M. Julich · Indialantic, US
Mitchell Scott Wills · Melbourne, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 11, 2006
Grant date	Dec 20, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 1, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB61L27/16
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system and method of scheduling the movement of trains as a function of the predicted crew behavior and predicted rail conditions based on the historical behavior of the crew for specific rail conditions.

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