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Communication system and method of a vehicle consist

  • US 10,173,698 B2
  • Filed: 08/03/2016
  • Issued: 01/08/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/09/2015
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system comprising:

  • a lead powered vehicle including a first directional sensor that is configured to output a first directional signal indicative of a first heading of the lead powered vehicle;

    a remote powered vehicle including a second directional sensor that is configured to output a second directional signal indicative of a second heading of the remote powered vehicle, wherein the lead powered vehicle controls propulsion and/or braking operation of the remote powered vehicle, and wherein the lead and remote powered vehicle are propulsion-generating vehicles; and

    a heading determination unit having a communication interface and a controller, wherein the communication interface is configured to receive the first and second directional signals, and wherein the controller is configured to determine an orientation for the second heading based on the first and second directional signals.

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