Systems and method for a crossing equipment controller
US8833703B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 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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