Invention Grant
US08380361B2 System, method, and computer readable memory medium for remotely controlling the movement of a series of connected vehicles
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用于远程控制一系列连接车辆的运动的系统，方法和计算机可读存储介质
- Patent Title: System, method, and computer readable memory medium for remotely controlling the movement of a series of connected vehicles
- Patent Title (中): 用于远程控制一系列连接车辆的运动的系统，方法和计算机可读存储介质
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Application No.: US12139805Application Date: 2008-06-16
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Publication No.: US08380361B2Publication Date: 2013-02-19
- Inventor: Jay Evans
- Applicant: Jay Evans
- Applicant Address: US NY Schenectady
- Assignee: General Electric Company
- Current Assignee: General Electric Company
- Current Assignee Address: US NY Schenectady
- Agency: GE Global Patent Operation
- Agent John A. Kramer
- Main IPC: B61L27/00
- IPC: B61L27/00
Abstract:
A remote control system for controlling movement of a train comprises one or more sensors positioned relative to a railroad track for detecting the presence of a lead railcar on the track being pushed by a remotely controllable locomotive. The one or more sensors are spaced a distance from a predetermined stop location of a lead railcar and transmit signals when the lead railcar is detected on the track. A programmable controller positioned off-board or wayside receives signals from the one or more sensors and is in radio communication with an onboard operating system of the locomotive. The controller transmits a signal to the locomotive when the lead railcar is detected by a sensor, and in response to the signal the operating system of the locomotive sets a maximum speed setting for the locomotive to travel on the track toward the stop location.
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