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System and method for determining communication paths in a trainline communication network

  • US 9,073,560 B2
  • Filed: 08/23/2013
  • Issued: 07/07/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/23/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for determining communication paths in a trainline communication network utilized by a consist, the system comprising:

  • a processor configured to;

    determine direct data transmission metrics for one locomotive of the consist;

    receive direct data transmission metrics based on one or more tone maps for the remaining locomotives of the consist, wherein the one or more tone maps comprise data rate and frequency information;

    determine indirect data transmission estimates for the one locomotive based on the received direct data transmission metrics for the remaining locomotives of the consist;

    determine communication paths for the one locomotive by comparing the direct data transmission metrics for the one locomotive to the indirect data transmission estimates for the one locomotive; and

    send a data transmission to one of the remaining locomotives according to the determined communication paths.

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