System and method for computing rail car switching solutions...

Details System and method for computing rail car switching solutions... System and method for computing rail car switching solutions...

2006-03-23

2010-10-19

Keith, Jack (Department: 3663)

Data processing: vehicles, navigation, and relative location

Vehicle control, guidance, operation, or indication

Railway vehicle

C701S001000, C246S00200S, C246S16700M, C246S176000, C246S18200B, C246S219000, C246S220000, C705S007380, C705S002000, C104S026100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07818101

ABSTRACT:
A system for computing car switching solutions in a railway switch yard. The system is computer based and has an input for receiving data conveying information about one or more arrival trains arriving at the switch yard and data conveying information about departure trains to depart the switch yard. A processing entity processes the data and computes car switching solutions for the railcars.

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