Method and system for independent control of vehicle
US8504226B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 5, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61L27/16
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems are provided for controlling movement of a train including a plurality of locomotives along a route. In one example, the method comprises, generating a first plan profile, the first plan profile including synchronous settings for the locomotives over a route, and generating a second plan profile based on the first plan profile, the second plan profile including independent settings for the locomotives over at least one region within the route. The method may further comprise, operating the locomotives based in the first and/or second plan profiles. In another example, the method comprises, generating a plan profile with fully independent settings for the locomotives over the entire route, the fully independent settings based on cost function coefficients of each locomotive.
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