System and method for communicating critical and noncritical data in a consist
First Claim
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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Abstract
A system is disclosed for communicating a dataset in a consist, the dataset having a critical data portion. The system includes a first transceiver configured to communicate a first data signal indicative of at least the critical data portion of the dataset over a first communication line, and a second transceiver configured to communicate a second data signal indicative of at least the critical data portion of the dataset over a second communication line. The system includes a processor configured to receive the first data signal and the second data signal, to 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 to determine at least the critical data portion of the dataset based upon the more accurate signal. The critical data portion is associated with the operability of the consist.
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20 Claims
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1. A system for communicating a dataset in a consist, the dataset having a critical data portion, the system comprising:
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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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A computer-implemented method of communicating a dataset in a consist, the dataset having a critical data portion, the method comprising:
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receiving via a processor a first data signal and a second data signal, wherein the first data signal and the second data signal are indicative of at least the critical data portion of the dataset; comparing via the processor 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; determining via the processor at least the critical data portion of the dataset based upon the more accurate signal; detecting via the processor a heartbeat signal indicative of whether a first transceiver associated with the first data signal is functioning properly; and when the first transceiver is not functioning properly, directing via the processor transmission to the first transceiver to cease, wherein the critical data portion is associated with the operability of the consist. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A consist comprising:
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a plurality of railcars; at least one brake sensor associated with at least one of the plurality of railcars and configured to provide signals indicative of brake pressure associated with the consist; at least one speed sensor associated with at least one of the plurality of railcars and configured to provide signals indicative of speed associated with the consist; and a system for communicating a dataset in the 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. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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