Method and system for using location information in conjunction with recorded operating information for a railroad train
US9114816B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 9, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61L2205/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for recording operating information of a railroad train (10) comprising a lead locomotive (14), a remote locomotive (12A), and a trailing locomotive (15). The method comprises recording the operating information of at least one of the railroad train (10) and/or a distributed power communications system onboard the railroad train (10), determining a location of the lead locomotive (14), and including the location in a record of the operating information.
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