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Method and apparatus for a train control system
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Nabil N. Ghaly of Huntington Station NY (US)
Method and apparatus for a train control system - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240246588 titled 'Method and apparatus for a train control system
Simplified Explanation:
The patent application describes a method and apparatus for a train control system that utilizes virtualization of train control logic and cloud computing resources.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Virtualization of train control logic
- Utilization of cloud computing resources
- Conversion of cab-signaling and manual operations into distance to go operation
Potential Applications:
This technology can be applied to various train control technologies, including communications based train control, cab-signaling, fixed block, and wayside signal technology.
Problems Solved:
The technology addresses the need for efficient train control systems that can adapt to different train control technologies.
Benefits:
- Improved efficiency in train control systems
- Enhanced adaptability to various train control technologies
- Optimization of train operations
Commercial Applications:
The technology could be utilized in the railway industry for improving train control systems, enhancing safety, and optimizing train operations.
Prior Art:
Readers can explore prior art related to train control systems, virtualization of train control logic, and cloud computing resources in the field of railway technology.
Frequently Updated Research:
Researchers are continuously exploring advancements in train control systems, virtualization technologies, and cloud computing resources for the railway industry.
Questions about Train Control System Virtualization: 1. How does virtualization of train control logic improve train operations? 2. What are the potential challenges of implementing cloud computing resources in train control systems?
Original Abstract Submitted
a method and an apparatus for a train control system are disclosed, and are based on virtualization of train control logic and the use of cloud computing resources. a train control system is configured into two main parts. the first part includes physical elements of the train control system, and the second part includes a virtual train control system that provides the computing resources for the required train control application platforms. the disclosed architecture can be used with various train control technologies, including communications based train control, cab-signaling and fixed block, wayside signal technology. further, the disclosure describes methodologies to convert cab-signaling and manual operations into distance to go operation.
