Train simulator and playback station

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2006-08-22

2006-08-22

Rodriguez, Paul L. (Department: 2123)

Data processing: structural design, modeling, simulation, and em

Simulating nonelectrical device or system

Mechanical

C703S007000, C701S119000, C434S029000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07096171

ABSTRACT:
A portable train simulator, including a microprocessor, a display and an input device for the microprocessor. A first program drives the display to depict indicia of a control stand and to respond to control inputs from the input device. A second program drives the display to depict a track to be traversed from a data file in response to the control inputs. A virtual control stand is one of the elements that allows the true portability of a train simulator. The system can display and switch between the present operating parameters of the train and/or a history of the operating parameters of the train, as selected by the input device. Thus, the system can switch from playback mode to simulation mode to provide a take-over of recorded conditions to allow an operator to explore alternate methods for managing the train.

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