Computer-implemented method and system for managing conditional authorities in a vehicle network
US9254855B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 9, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 9, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61L25/025
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A computer-implemented method for managing conditional authorities in a vehicle network for a target train, including: generating at least one conditional authority for the target train, the at least one conditional authority comprising authority data related to at least one identifying train; establishing at least one direct or indirect communication link between the target train and the at least one identifying train; determining position data for the at least one identifying train; comparing at least a portion of the position data with at least a portion of the authority data; and based at least partially on the comparison, generating at least one indication that the target train is authorized to proceed. Systems for managing conditional authorities in a vehicle network for a target train are also disclosed.
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