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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 13, 2013
Filed:
Aug. 14, 2012
Aleksander Isailovski, Warren, NJ (US);
James Krietemeyer, Brooklyn, NY (US);
Aleksander Isailovski, Warren, NJ (US);
James Krietemeyer, Brooklyn, NY (US);
Siemens Industry, Inc., Alpharetta, GA (US);
Abstract
A user interface includes a visual display with suggested speed control throttle and/or brake settings display portion, a speedometer display portion and a distance to target guide portion. The display provides intuitive feedback information helpful for train operator decisions on how and when to change train speed control throttle and/or brake settings. In some embodiments of the present invention the interface suggests brake and/or throttle settings for reducing train speed. The distance to target guide portion includes an analog target display that grows in size as the train approaches a target point speed change or stop position. The speedometer includes analog speed scale, speed indicator needle and a suggested target speed indicator display portions.