CA954617A - Multi-computer vehicle control system with self-validating features - Google Patents

Multi-computer vehicle control system with self-validating features

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CA954617A
CA954617A CA161,286A CA161286A CA954617A CA 954617 A CA954617 A CA 954617A CA 161286 A CA161286 A CA 161286A CA 954617 A CA954617 A CA 954617A
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self
control system
vehicle control
computer vehicle
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CA161,286A
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John H. Auer (Jr.)
Donald B. Marsh
Henry C. Sibley
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SPX Corp
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General Signal Corp
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B61—RAILWAYS
    • B61L—GUIDING RAILWAY TRAFFIC; ENSURING THE SAFETY OF RAILWAY TRAFFIC
    • B61L3/00—Devices along the route for controlling devices on the vehicle or vehicle train, e.g. to release brake, to operate a warning signal
    • B61L3/02—Devices along the route for controlling devices on the vehicle or vehicle train, e.g. to release brake, to operate a warning signal at selected places along the route, e.g. intermittent control simultaneous mechanical and electrical control
    • B61L3/08—Devices along the route for controlling devices on the vehicle or vehicle train, e.g. to release brake, to operate a warning signal at selected places along the route, e.g. intermittent control simultaneous mechanical and electrical control controlling electrically
    • B61L3/12—Devices along the route for controlling devices on the vehicle or vehicle train, e.g. to release brake, to operate a warning signal at selected places along the route, e.g. intermittent control simultaneous mechanical and electrical control controlling electrically using magnetic or electrostatic induction; using radio waves
    • B61L3/125—Devices along the route for controlling devices on the vehicle or vehicle train, e.g. to release brake, to operate a warning signal at selected places along the route, e.g. intermittent control simultaneous mechanical and electrical control controlling electrically using magnetic or electrostatic induction; using radio waves using short-range radio transmission
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B61—RAILWAYS
    • B61L—GUIDING RAILWAY TRAFFIC; ENSURING THE SAFETY OF RAILWAY TRAFFIC
    • B61L27/00—Central railway traffic control systems; Trackside control; Communication systems specially adapted therefor
    • B61L27/04—Automatic systems, e.g. controlled by train; Change-over to manual control
CA161,286A 1972-03-22 1973-01-15 Multi-computer vehicle control system with self-validating features Expired CA954617A (en)

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CA (1) CA954617A (un)
DE (1) DE2314075A1 (un)
GB (2) GB1430643A (un)

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