Rail vehicle signal enforcement and separation control

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United States of America

PATENT NO 12258058
APP PUB NO 20190300033A1
SERIAL NO

16447631

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Systems and methods are provided for train operation control and enforcement. A train control system for controlling operations of a train may include a train-mounted control unit deployed in the train, and a plurality of fixed control nodes deployed on or in close proximity to a track traversed by the train. Each of the train-mounted control unit and fixed control nodes includes a corresponding communication subsystem that includes transponders and communication circuits, configured for communicating signals. The train-mounted control unit is configured to transmit signals to and receive signals from the plurality of fixed control nodes, with the signals including ultra-wideband (UWB) signals and with at least some of the signals carrying data pertinent to controlling operations of the train; and to determine control information relating to controlling operations of the train based on received UWB signals originating from one or more fixed control nodes.

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METROM RAIL LLC1125 MITCHELL COURT CRYSTAL LAKE IL 60014

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Carlson, Richard C Village of Lake in the Hills, US 51 486
Cygnus, Marc W Mundelein, US 9 171
Gunther, Kurt A Round Lake Heights, US 18 176

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