Model train control system
US8154227B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 22, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 10, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63H2019/246
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A model train control system providing a more realistic modeling of the movement, sound, smoke, and lighting effects of a model train is disclosed. A number of dynamic inputs are used to control such effects. Novel features include providing a dynamic variable speed compensator, a dynamic engine load calculator, automatic dynamic momentum, an adjustable train brake, spectrum control, a velocity controller, pressure sensitive effects, a voice activated dispatcher system, a train location and information reporter network, two digit addressing, a traffic control system, accessory control, a model train Central Control Module, and removable memory modules.
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