摘要 |
<p>A transport system which includes a communications network and one or more vehicles each having an on-board control and data exchange unit, wherein the communications network includes a transport control unit; and a plurality of road units (10) arranged in series along a vehicle travel route, each road unit being adapted for communication with the transport control unit so as to exchange data therewith, and being further adapted for direct communication with at least two road units positioned adjacent thereto, wherein the on-board control and data exchange unit includes transceiver apparatus for communicating with each of the plurality of road units in series while traveling therepast; data processing apparatus connected to the transceiver apparatus; and control apparatus, connected to the data processing apparatus for selectably controlling and sensing any of a predetermined plurality of vehicle operating functions in response to signals received by the transceiver apparatus from the road units.</p> |