Railway switches and signals – Block-signal systems – Automatic
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-28
2006-03-28
Basinger, Sherman (Department: 3617)
Railway switches and signals
Block-signal systems
Automatic
Reexamination Certificate
active
07017864
ABSTRACT:
Railway track circuit apparatus for train detection comprises a track circuit transmitter and a receiver, wherein the transmitter generates a QPSK modulated signal that is transmitted into a track circuit and which is detected by the receiver.
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Basinger Sherman
Christie Parker & Hale LLP
McCarry, Jr. Robert J.
Westinghouse Brake and Signal Holdings Limited
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