System and method to determine train location in a track network
US8214091B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 18, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61L25/025
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for determining a possible location of a train in a track network including interconnected tracks having wayside devices associated with these tracks. The system includes a positioning system for determining an estimated location area of a train and a track database having track location data. A computer: obtains the determined estimated location area of the train from the positioning system; identifies a plurality of tracks in the estimated location area of the train, based upon the track location data; obtains signal system data for at least one wayside device associated with at least one of the tracks identified within the estimated location area; and determines at least one possible train location on at least one of the identified tracks based at least in part upon the obtained signal system data. A method and apparatus for determining the possible location of a train is also provided.
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