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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 dateFeb 9, 2009
Grant dateAug 25, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 19, 2033

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  • 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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