Railway system using acoustic monitoring
US8985523B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 3, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 3, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61L23/06
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of monitoring and/or controlling components of a railway system which includes a track and at least one train that is operable to run on said track, comprises the steps of: a) providing an acoustic transducer proximate the railway for picking up acoustic signals; b) receiving acoustic signals from the transducer; and c) analyzing the received signals.
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