System for improving timekeeping and saving energy on...

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2003-05-20

2010-10-26

Masinick, Michael D (Department: 2128)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Generic control system, apparatus or process

Optimization or adaptive control

C701S093000, C246S021000, C246S022000, C246S027000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07822491

ABSTRACT:
A method and system for the operation of trains on a rail network, and particularly in the context of long-haul rail networks. The invention provides a method and system which monitors the progress of a train on a long-haul network, calculates efficient control profiles for the train, and displays driving advice to the train crew. The system calculates and provides driving advice that assists to keep the train on time and reduce the energy used by the train by: (i) monitoring the progress of a journey to determine the current location and speed of the train; (ii) estimating some parameters of a train performance model; (iii) calculating or selecting an energy-efficient driving strategy that will get the train to the next key location as close as possible to the desired time; and (iv) generating and providing driving advice for the driver.

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