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Data communication system and method

US9917773B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 16, 2016
Grant dateMar 13, 2018
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Expiry dateAug 16, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T30/00
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A communication system in a vehicle consist includes a router that is configured to monitor an operational status of a plurality of network channels across a plurality of vehicles in the consist, and to route messages through one or more of the network channels in dependence upon the monitored operational status of the network channels.

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