Method and computer software code for determining when to permit a speed control system to control a powered system
US8370007B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 21, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 14, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61L15/0058
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for determining an operating threshold boundary within which a controller is permitted to control a powered system, the method including calculating a threshold boundary with at least one of information about at least one of a route and a load encountered by the powered system as a function of at least one of time or distance, a characteristic of the powered system, and a characteristics of the controller, and determining whether the powered system exceeds the threshold boundary.
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