System and method for remotely configuring locomotives
US9908544B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 17, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60T2201/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A control system for remotely configuring a locomotive may include an operational control device located on-board the locomotive, wherein the operational control device may be configured in a run configuration when the locomotive is ready for travel. An on-board controller located on-board the locomotive may be configured to switch the operational control device to the run configuration upon receipt of a configuration command signal. An off-board remote controller interface located remotely from the locomotive may be configured to receive a configuration failure signal, wherein the configuration failure signal may be indicative of the operational control device being in a configuration other than the run configuration. The off-board remote controller interface may selectively send the configuration command signal to the on-board controller to switch the operational control device to the run configuration.
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