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VEHICLE CONSIST CONFIGURATION CONTROL

  • US 20130261842A1
  • Filed: 05/22/2013
  • Published: 10/03/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/23/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method comprising:

  • obtaining first data relating to operation of a first vehicle in a vehicle consist that includes the first vehicle and at least a second vehicle mechanically interconnected with each other in the vehicle consist, the first and second vehicles communicatively coupled with each other by a communication channel, the first vehicle including a tangible and non-transitory first electronic component configured to perform one or more functions for the first vehicle using the first data;

    communicating the first data over the communication channel from the first vehicle to a tangible and non-transitory second electronic component disposed onboard the second vehicle, the first data communicated responsive to the first electronic component being unable to perform the one or more functions for the first vehicle using the first data; and

    performing the one or more functions of the first electronic component for the first vehicle with the second electronic component of the second vehicle, the one or more functions performed by the second electronic component using the first data that is received from the first vehicle.

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