Train control system having remote configuration interface
US9796396B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 18, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 24, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61L2201/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A control system for remotely facilitating a lead change among a plurality of locomotives in a train is disclosed. The control system may include a user input device, a display device, a communicating device configured to exchange information with the plurality of locomotives, and a controller in electronic communication with the user input device, the display device, and the communicating device. The controller may be configured to generate on the display device a graphical user interface configured to receive a plurality of user inputs in conjunction with the user input device, wherein the plurality of user inputs includes an isolation switch selection, a distributed power selection, and a lead/trail selection. The controller may also be configured to generate configuration commands communicable to the plurality of locomotives via the communicating device based on the user inputs.
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