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Control, sound, and operating system for model trains

  • US 8,262,034 B2
  • Filed: 09/09/2002
  • Issued: 09/11/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/07/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A model train system comprising:

  • one or more model trains, which receives a power signal via contact with a model train track rail;

    a track interface unit for bi-directional communication with said one or more model trains; and

    a communication circuit installed in said one or more model trains that communicates with said track interface unit in a bi-directional manner, the communication circuit communicating to the track interface unit information regarding a current speed of said one or more model trains, said communication circuit being configured to (i) receive an input communication signal and (ii) transmit a digital output communication signal generated without manipulation of said power signal, said digital output communication signal includes data which is variable in real-time,said communication circuit being further configured to place said output communication signal on the model train track rail via contact between said one or more model trains and the model train track rail.

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