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Method for transferring alarm data between a broken-down railway vehicle and a control center and associated device

US9266544B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 30, 2010
Grant dateFeb 23, 2016
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Expiry dateFeb 23, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB61L27/57
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for transferring alarm data between a first broken-down train (A) and a control center (2) comprising: evaluating the state of the first train; and then the state of the first train corresponding to a break down; determining if it is possible to establish a first link between the first train and a ground infrastructure (1) connected to the center; if not, establishing a backup radio link between first independent communication means (50) of the first train and second independent communication means (50′) of a second train rolling in the vicinity of the first train; transferring the alarm data concerning the first train and storing the same into storage means of the second train; establishing a second link between the second train and the ground infrastructure and transferring the alarm data concerning the first train from the second train to the center.

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