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System and method of transforming movement authority limits

US9168936B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 13, 2012
Grant dateOct 27, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 16, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB61L15/0062
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A computer-implemented method of transforming movement authority limits for a train traveling in a track network, which includes determining authority of tracks associated with a switch, based at least partially on authority data and/or train authority data for the train, and providing authority on a switch leg of the switch based at least partially on the authority of the associated tracks. The computer-implemented method also includes determining authority of tracks associated with switches on at least two tracks, based at least partially on authority data and/or train authority data for the train, and providing authority on a crossover track between the at least two tracks based at least partially on the authority of the associated tracks.

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