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Method and system for locating end of train units

  • US 20070170314A1
  • Filed: 01/26/2006
  • Published: 07/26/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/26/2006
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An end of train unit suitable for use on a train, the end of train unit comprising:

  • a processor;

    an end of train marker light connected to be turned on and off under the control of the processor;

    a first wireless transceiver connected to the processor;

    a second wireless transceiver connected to the processor, the second wireless transceiver being configured to communicate with a device located at a head of the train; and

    a positioning system connected to the processor;

    wherein the processor is configured to periodically perform the steps of obtaining a location of the end of train unit from the positioning system; and

    sending a message via the first wireless transceiver to a device located off of the train, the message comprising an identifier associated with the end of train unit and location information pertaining to the end of train unit.

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