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System and method for communicating critical and noncritical data in a consist

  • US 8,700,237 B1
  • Filed: 12/11/2012
  • Issued: 04/15/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/11/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for communicating a dataset in a consist, the dataset having a critical data portion, the system comprising:

  • at least a first and a second communication line;

    a first transceiver configured to communicate a first data signal indicative of at least the critical data portion of the dataset over the first communication line;

    a second transceiver configured to communicate a second data signal indicative of at least the critical data portion of the dataset over the second communication line; and

    a processor configured to;

    receive the first data signal and the second data signal;

    compare the first data signal with the second data signal to determine whether the first data signal or the second data signal includes a more accurate signal; and

    determine at least the critical data portion of the dataset based upon the more accurate signal,wherein the critical data portion is associated with the operability of the consist.

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