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Systems and method for a crossing equipment controller

US8833703B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 17, 2012
Grant dateSep 16, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 12, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB61L29/32
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Various methods and systems are provided for a crossing equipment controller. In one embodiment, a method comprises prior to a vehicle entering a diverging zone, calculating a travel time until the vehicle at a determined position would reach a crossing based on one or more vehicle conditions, and in response to the vehicle entering the diverging zone, updating the travel time with a time-based countdown.

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