Railway switches and signals – Cab signal or train control – Magnetic rail
Reexamination Certificate
2006-02-14
2006-02-14
Kuntz, Curtis (Department: 2643)
Railway switches and signals
Cab signal or train control
Magnetic rail
C455S009000, C455S011100
Reexamination Certificate
active
06997418
ABSTRACT:
A method is described for testing a train control system configured to control at least two locomotives. The train control system includes a control unit on each locomotive and is configured to control the locomotives using communication links between the control units. The method includes establishing communication between a testing device and a first locomotive control unit, and emulating a second locomotive control unit using the testing device. The testing method allows control system testing to be performed using a hand-held testing device in place of a second locomotive and facilitates testing of repeaters.
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Armstrong Teasdale LLP
GE-Harris Raliway Electronics, L.L.C.
Kuntz Curtis
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