System and method for remotely controlling rail vehicles

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8532842
APP PUB NO 20120126065A1
SERIAL NO

12949308

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Systems and methods for remotely controlling a rail vehicle are provided. In one embodiment, a remote operator control system includes a communication link to send and receive rail vehicle information, an operator interface, and a controller. The controller is configured to send, through the communication link, a request to establish communication with a positive train control system on-board a selected rail vehicle based on an operating condition. In response to receiving confirmation of communication with the positive train control system, the control is configured to receive positive train control information for the selected rail vehicle through the communication link, and display the positive train control information for the selected rail vehicle on the operator interface.

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GE GLOBAL SOURCING LLC901 MAIN AVENUE NORWALK CT 06851

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bremmer, Robert Melbourne, US 4 115
Foy, Robert Melbourne, US 9 174
Goodermuth, Todd William Melbourne, US 30 737
Schroeck, Brian Melbourne, US 4 98
Smith, Kristopher Melbourne, US 4 94

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