Model train remote control system having realistic speed and special effects control
US8502483B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63H19/24
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The model train control system includes a remote control device that receives user input with respect to various train functions such as desired speed and effects, and that generates commands based on that input in order to cause the model train to perform in a desired manner. In an embodiment of the invention, the model train controller comprises control input devices that permit user control over corresponding control features of the model train. A touch screen display may be coupled to the housing and adapted to receive user selections regarding the control feature. A processor is operatively coupled to the control input devices and the touch screen display. The processor is adapted to generate at least one model train command to be transmitted to the model train based at least in part on a user input received from either one of the control input devices or the touch screen display.
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