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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 11, 2022
Filed:
Feb. 28, 2018
Applicant:
Thales Canada Inc., Toronto, CA;
Inventors:
Assignee:
THALES CANADA INC., Toronto, CA;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B61L 25/02 (2006.01); B61L 27/70 (2022.01); G01S 13/75 (2006.01); G01S 13/86 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B61L 25/025 (2013.01); B61L 25/021 (2013.01); B61L 27/70 (2022.01); G01S 13/75 (2013.01); G01S 13/865 (2013.01); G01S 13/867 (2013.01);
Abstract
Apparatuses, systems, methods, and software for train control and tracking using multi sensors, SSD/QR signs, and/or RF reflectors are disclosed, which enable determination of train location on a guideway, train movement authority, train length, and coupler status of each vehicle (married pair) and the consist (integrity) of the train.