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Adaptive algorithm for locating network devices in an ECP brake-equipped train

  • US 20050102071A1
  • Filed: 11/12/2003
  • Published: 05/12/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/12/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of locating nodes in train having at least one node per car, the method comprising:

  • enabling each node;

    querying each enabled node to respond during a response interval;

    disabling each node which responded;

    re-querying the enabled nodes until no further responses are received during a response interval;

    determining the number of responses during a present response interval; and

    setting the length of a subsequent response interval as a function of the determined number of responses.

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