System and method for communicating critical and noncritical data in a consist
US8700237B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 11, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B3/36
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system is disclosed for communicating a dataset in a consist, the dataset having a critical data portion. The system includes a first transceiver configured to communicate a first data signal indicative of at least the critical data portion of the dataset over a first communication line, and a second transceiver configured to communicate a second data signal indicative of at least the critical data portion of the dataset over a second communication line. The system includes a processor configured to receive the first data signal and the second data signal, to compare the first data signal with the second data signal to determine whether the first data signal or the second data signal includes a more accurate signal, and to determine at least the critical data portion of the dataset based upon the more accurate signal. The critical data portion is associated with the operability of the consist.
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