JP3709337B2 - Prepaid card system compatible with toll road automatic toll collection system - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a prepaid card system compatible with a toll road automatic toll collection system.
[0002]
[Prior art]
An automatic toll collection system for toll roads has been developed and is being introduced. What is currently put into practical use is a fee-based payment method or a credit card method, both of which are only after-payment methods.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
The post-payment method is inconvenient for a person who does not have a credit card, a user who does not want to use it, or a user who wants to use it within a certain limit.
In addition, there is a drawback that a prepaid card with a discount privilege cannot be used because it is a prepaid card such as a highway card or a coupon ticket, and the realization of a prepaid system is required.
[0004]
As for the prepaid method, a method of entering and managing a balance in an IC card is assumed, but there are the following problems.
(1) The balance management in the IC card cannot be supported by the general on-board device developed for the current postpaid system and the IC card reader of the manned toll gate. Requires on-board equipment, IC card reader, etc. with confidentiality.
(2) In the entrance ticketing and exit collection system, the user cannot usually obtain toll information until reaching the exit toll gate, but if the balance is insufficient at the exit toll gate, the start controller will not open. The car is forced to stop suddenly, causing a problem in safe driving for the person and the following car. In response to this, there are inventions related to in-vehicle devices such as displaying the range of exit toll gates that can be reached by the balance at the entrance toll booth and service area based on the balance information in the IC card, etc. It is difficult for the vehicle-mounted device to take such measures, and the problem on traffic safety remains.
(3) For the balance management in the IC card, such as when there is a possibility that a writing error may occur due to card withdrawal while sending the billing information from the roadside device and writing the IC card in the on-vehicle device, The reliability of the functions and user operations is poor.
(4) In addition to the prepaid method of highway card type tolls, if there are multiple prepaid methods such as multiple coupons or commuter passes, which one will be given priority to use fees to manage the balance, or Whether it is done properly depends on the vehicle-mounted device and lacks flexibility and reliability.
(5) When the IC portion of the IC card is damaged, it is difficult to verify and reproduce the balance and the amount.
(6) Information such as the actual performance and balance of traffic using an IC card can be referred to only where the vehicle-mounted device and the IC card are present.
An object of the present invention is to provide a toll road automatic toll collection system-compatible prepaid card system that solves such problems.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
A prepaid card system compatible with an automatic toll road toll collection system according to the present invention includes an on-board unit, an IC card, a roadside system, a toll gate data processing device, and a central processing system.
The vehicle-mounted device is installed in a vehicle and responds wirelessly to the roadside system, and includes a recording unit and a display unit.
The IC card is provided with an identifier, and includes an information recording unit related to traffic. The IC card is inserted into the vehicle-mounted device, and information is read from and written to the information recording unit by the recording unit. The roadside system is provided in the toll booth area and includes a valid card list, and transmits the balance and passability information to the onboard unit based on the identifier of the IC card transmitted from the onboard unit and the valid card list. At the same time, the start controller is controlled.
The toll gate data processing apparatus includes a valid card list, is connected to the roadside system and the central processing system, processes billing / use information from the roadside system, and transmits the information to the central processing system.
The central processing system then updates the balance and usage information for each identifier based on the charging and usage information for each identifier from the toll gate data processing device, and distributes it to the valid card list of the toll gate data processing device. It is supposed to be.
[0006]
The IC card is the same as that used for separate delivery. An identifier, for example, an identification number, is assigned to the IC card, and the balance and usage information are managed based on this identifier. In addition, usage history and balance information are written in the IC card. Therefore, if the IC card is inserted into the vehicle-mounted device and the information is displayed on the display unit, the usage history and balance information can be referred to.
[0007]
The central processing system is equipped with a computer as usual, and this central processing system is owned by a toll road operator (a public organization such as a public corporation or a local public organization, or a private company such as a transportation company).
[0008]
This central processing system manages balance and usage information based on the identifier of the IC card. Information is updated with billing and usage information from the toll gate data processing device and the central processing system of other toll road operators, and payment information from additional terminals, etc., and the latest balance information is added to the valid card list of each toll gate To deliver. Responds to inquiries from users over the phone and the Internet, confirms the user with a password, etc., and provides balance and usage information. The information may be updated every time the central processing system receives information from another, but is preferably performed at regular intervals.
[0009]
The toll gate data processing device processes the billing / use information coming from the roadside system and transmits it to the central processing system. In addition, the manned gate performs billing processing based on the IC card information read by the IC card processor. The internal valid card list stores the identifiers and balances of valid IC cards, is updated based on data of the central processing system, and is distributed to the roadside system. In this case as well, the information may be updated every time the central processing system receives information from another, but it is preferable to update the information at regular intervals.
[0010]
The roadside system transmits information such as the balance and passability to the onboard device based on the identifier of the IC card and the internal valid card list transmitted from the onboard device, and controls the start controller.
[0011]
The IC card processor reads the identifier and entrance information of the IC card at the manned gate, and communicates with the toll gate data processing device to perform billing processing.
[0012]
The additional terminals are arranged in the service area and the like, and after reading the identifier of the IC card, the information regarding the addition of the prepaid is transmitted to the central processing system. Further, when the balance is insufficient, the inaccessible information written in the IC card at the entrance toll gate is rewritten to passable, and the latest balance information is written.
[0013]
The information recording unit of the IC card may record usage history, certain tollable information on toll roads based on payment information, a balance after subtracting tolls, and usage information.
In this case, the IC card has an extremely large recording capacity, and can record a lot of information related to the toll road traveling of the vehicle. Based on this record, it can be easily determined whether or not the toll road can be traveled.
[0014]
The roadside system is installed at an entrance toll gate in the entrance ticketing / exit collection system. When the roadside system receives an IC card identifier from the on-vehicle device, the balance information of the valid card list is transmitted to the on-vehicle device. Display and recording may be performed, and the start controller may be opened only when the identifier is valid.
In this case, it is possible to determine whether or not an approaching vehicle can pass the toll road at the entrance toll gate, and to block in advance that an unqualified vehicle enters the toll road.
[0015]
The roadside system is installed at an exit toll gate using the entrance ticketing / exit collection method, the roadside system receives an IC card identifier and information from the information recording unit from the vehicle-mounted device, and the identifier is valid and the information recording The start controller is opened only when the information of the department is passable, and the balance information after billing is transmitted to the in-vehicle device based on the balance information in the valid card list and recorded and displayed during normal passage. It may be.
In this case, the roadside system can send the balance information after billing to the vehicle-mounted device based on the balance information in the valid card list at the time when the travel is finished, and can record and display the information. The current status is also written on the IC card.
[0016]
The valid card list of the toll gate data processing device may be configured to update the balance information based on the balance information of the central processing system.
In this case, since new balance information is always given to the valid card list, an error does not occur in the charge check.
[0017]
The central processing system may be connected to a payment guarantee and update the pass / fail information of the IC card with the identifier and guarantee information of the IC card from the payment guarantee.
In this case, if the balance of the IC card is insufficient for the toll, if there is a payment guarantee, it is not necessary to prevent current traffic by replenishing it, and traffic congestion can be prevented.
[0018]
The payment guarantee may be a cash increased terminal.
In this case, the shortage of the IC card balance can be solved by simply adding cash to the terminal, and if the terminal is installed in a place where it can be used easily, it can be easily replenished.
[0019]
The payment guarantee may be a deposit.
In this case, even if the IC card runs out of balance just by depositing a deposit, it can be deducted from this deposit, so there is no hindrance to the current running.
[0020]
The payment guarantee may be a guarantee contract.
In this case, it takes some time to settle the shortage fee, but the risk of being unable to collect is extremely reduced.
[0021]
The roadside system is installed in a toll gate area in the section uniform fee system, receives an IC card identifier transmitted from the vehicle-mounted device, and based on the balance information of the valid card list, the IC card identifier is valid and the toll fee Only when there is a balance that can be charged, the start controller is opened, the balance after charging is transmitted, displayed on the vehicle-mounted device, and recorded on the IC card.
In this case, since the travel fee is not related to the distance in the uniform section fee method, the roadside system may be installed at any point from the beginning to the end of the road. The IC card records the balance with the amount of money deducted and usage information, and there is no charge collection omission.
[0022]
The additional terminal may recognize an IC card identifier and transmit information related to the advance payment of the toll to the central processing system.
In this case, when cash is added to the terminal, the identifier is recognized and information is transmitted to the central processing system, so that information is not recorded in the wrong identifier.
[0023]
The additional terminal may be configured to rewrite inaccessible information written in the IC card at the entrance toll gate when the balance is 0.
In this case, by adding cash to the terminal, the non-passable information written on the IC card is rewritten to be passable, so that the user can travel through the exit toll gate with peace of mind.
[0024]
The central processing system is connected to the user through a communication line, and upon request of the user, the user is confirmed by a password or the like, and then the balance and usage information of the central processing system is provided. May be.
In this case, the user can check the balance of charges, etc. at any time with the central processing system, and can make preparations before traveling.
[0025]
When the balance of the user becomes 0, the central processing system may notify the payment guarantee to that effect and the deposit balance.
In this case, the toll road operator will not be overwhelmed with the payment of the insufficient fee from the payment guarantee.
[0026]
The central processing system may be such that a plurality of toll road operators are connected to each other on the internet, and the balance and usage information are exchanged and updated between the central processing systems.
In this case, when a user travels on a plurality of toll roads operated by different road operators, the balance and usage information can be known from each other, and management at each toll road operator is facilitated.
[0027]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a specific example of a prepaid card system compatible with a toll road automatic toll collection system according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship with vehicle travel.
[0028]
1 is a vehicle-mounted device, 2 is an IC card, 3 is a roadside system, 4 is a toll gate data processing device, and 5 is a central processing system.
The vehicle-mounted device 1 is installed in the vehicle 6 and responds wirelessly to the roadside system 3 and includes a recording unit 11 and a display unit 12.
[0029]
The IC card 2 is provided with an identifier 21 and includes an information recording unit 22 relating to traffic. The IC card 2 is inserted into the vehicle-mounted device 1 so that the recording unit 11 can read and write information in the information recording unit 22.
[0030]
The roadside system 3 is provided in the toll gate area A.
[0031]
The roadside system 3 includes a valid card list 31, and the balance and passability of the onboard device 1 based on the identifier 21 of the IC card 2 transmitted from the onboard device 1 and the valid card list 31 via the wireless device 32. Information is transmitted and the start controller 33 is controlled.
[0032]
The toll booth data processing device 4 has a valid card list 41, is connected to the roadside system 3 and the central processing system 5, processes the billing / use information from the roadside system 3 and transmits it to the central processing system 5. is there.
[0033]
The central processing system 5 updates the balance and usage information for each identifier 21 based on the billing and usage information for each identifier 21 from the toll booth data processing device 4 and distributes it to the valid card list 41 of the toll booth data processing device 4. It is like that.
[0034]
The IC card 2 is the same as that used separately, and is given an identifier 21 such as an identification number. Based on this identifier 21, the balance and usage information are managed. In addition, usage history and balance information are also written. Therefore, if the IC card 21 is inserted into the vehicle-mounted device 1 and the information is displayed on the display unit 12, the usage history and balance information can be referred to.
[0035]
The central processing system 5 includes a host computer as usual and manages various information. This central processing system 5 is owned by a toll road operator.
The central processing system 5 updates the information with the charging / use information from the central processing system 5 of the toll gate data processing device 4 and other toll road operators, and distributes the latest balance information to the valid card list 41.
The information may be updated every time the central processing system 5 receives information from another, but it is preferable to update the information at regular intervals.
[0036]
The toll gate data processing device 4 processes the billing / use information coming from the roadside system 3 and transmits it to the central processing system 5.
The internal valid card list 41 stores the identifier 21 of the valid IC card 2 and its balance, is updated based on the data of the central processing system 5, and is distributed to the roadside system 3. In this case as well, the information may be updated whenever the central processing system 5 receives information from another, but is preferably performed at regular intervals.
[0037]
Based on the identifier 21 of the IC card 2 and the internal valid card list 31 transmitted from the vehicle-mounted device 1, the roadside system 3 transmits information such as a balance and passage permission to the vehicle-mounted device 1, and a start controller 33. To control.
[0038]
The information recording unit 22 of the IC card 2 records usage history, certain tollable information on toll roads based on payment information, a balance after subtracting tolls, and usage information.
In this way, the IC card 2 has a very large recording capacity and can record a lot of information relating to the toll road traveling of the vehicle. Based on this record, it can be easily determined whether or not the toll road can travel.
[0039]
The roadside system 3 is installed at the entrance toll gate E in the entrance ticketing / exit collection method. When the roadside system 3 receives the identifier 21 of the IC card 2 from the on-vehicle device 1, the balance information of the valid card list 31 is sent to the on-vehicle device 1. Is transmitted and displayed, and passability information is transmitted and displayed and recorded, and the start controller 33 is opened only when the identifier 21 is valid.
If it carries out like this, it will be judged whether an approach vehicle can pass a toll road at an entrance toll gate, and it can block in advance that an unqualified vehicle enters a toll road.
[0040]
The roadside system 3 is installed at the exit toll gate T in the entrance ticketing / exit collection system. The roadside system 3 receives the identifier 21 of the IC card 2 and the information recording unit 22 from the vehicle-mounted device 1, and this identifier 21 is valid. In addition, the start controller 33 is opened only when the information in the information recording unit 22 is allowed to pass, and the balance information after charging is transmitted to the vehicle-mounted device 1 based on the balance information in the valid card list 31 during normal passage. To record and display.
By doing so, the roadside system 3 can transmit the balance information after charging based on the balance information of the valid card list 31 to the vehicle-mounted device 1 at the time when the traveling is finished, and can record and display it. And the current status is also written in the IC card 2.
[0041]
The valid card list 41 of the toll booth data processing device 4 updates the balance information based on the balance information of the central processing system 5.
In this way, since new balance information is always given to the valid card list 41, no error occurs in the charge check.
[0042]
The central processing system 5 is connected to a payment guarantee 7 and updates the pass / fail information of the IC card 2 with the identifier 21 and guarantee information of the IC card 2 from the payment guarantee 7.
In this way, if the balance of the IC card 2 is insufficient in the toll, if there is a payment guarantee 7, it is not necessary to prevent current traffic by replenishing it, and traffic congestion can be prevented.
[0043]
The payment guarantee 7 is an additional terminal 71 with cash.
In this way, the shortage of the balance of the IC card 2 can be solved simply by inserting cash into the additional terminal 71, and if the additional terminal 71 is installed in a place where it can be easily used, additional replenishment can be easily performed.
[0044]
The payment guarantee 7 is a deposit 72.
In this way, even if the IC card 2 runs short of the balance by simply depositing the deposit 72, it can be deducted from the deposit 72, so there is no hindrance to the current running.
[0045]
The payment guarantee 7 is a guarantee contract 73.
In this way, it takes some time to settle the shortage fee, but the risk of being unable to collect is extremely reduced.
[0046]
The roadside system 3 is installed in a toll gate area in the section uniform fee system, receives the identifier 21 of the IC card 2 from the vehicle-mounted device 1, and the identifier 21 of the IC card 2 is valid based on the balance information of the valid card list 31. The start controller 33 is opened only when there is a balance that can be charged for the toll, and the balance after charging is transmitted as usage information, displayed on the vehicle-mounted device 1 and recorded on the IC card 2. .
In this way, since the traveling fee is not related to the distance in the section uniform fee method, the roadside system 3 may be installed at any point between the start end and the end of the road. The IC card 2 stores the balance from which the amount of money traveled and usage information are recorded, and there is no omission of charge collection.
[0047]
The additional terminal 71 recognizes the identifier 21 of the IC card 2 and transmits information related to the advance payment of the toll to the central processing system 5.
In this way, when cash is added to the terminal 71, the identifier 21 is recognized and information is transmitted to the central processing system 5, so that information is not recorded in the wrong identifier 21.
[0048]
The increased terminal 71 rewrites the inaccessible information written in the IC card 2 at the entrance toll gate when the balance is insufficient, and writes the latest balance information.
In this way, by adding cash to the terminal 71, the inaccessible information written in the IC card 2 is rewritten to be accessible, and the latest balance is displayed on the vehicle-mounted device. You can drive through the exit toll gate T.
[0049]
The central processing system 5 is connected to the user 9 through a communication line, and upon confirmation of the user by a password or the like at the request of the user, the balance and usage information of the central processing system 5 are provided. .
In this way, the user 9 can check the balance of charges and the like with the central processing system 5 at any time, and can make preparations before traveling.
[0050]
When the balance of the user becomes 0, the central processing system 5 notifies the payment guarantee 7 of the fact and the deposit balance.
In this way, since the payment of the insufficient fee can be received from the payment guarantee 7, the toll road operator will not be overwhelmed.
[0051]
In the central processing system 5, a plurality of toll road operators are connected to each other on the net, and the balance and usage information are exchanged and updated between the central processing systems. In this way, when a user travels on a plurality of toll roads operated by different road operators, the balance and usage information can be known from each other, and management at each toll road operator is facilitated.
[0052]
An IC card processor 8 reads the identifier 21 and the entrance information of the IC card 2 with a manned gate, and communicates with the roadside system 3 to perform billing processing. Reference numeral 34 denotes a lane server provided in the roadside system 3.
[0053]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, a non-stop collection system for charges using an IC card is possible, and a high degree of reliability and airtightness with respect to balance writing can be guaranteed.
[0054]
According to the second aspect, it is possible to determine whether or not an approaching vehicle can pass the toll road at the entrance toll gate, and to block in advance that an unqualified vehicle enters the toll road.
[0055]
According to claim 3, when the traveling is finished, the roadside system can send the balance information after charging to the vehicle-mounted device based on the balance information of the valid card list, and can record and display the information. As well as knowing the current situation, it can also be written on the IC card.
[0056]
According to the fourth aspect, since new balance information is always given to the valid card list, an error does not occur in the charge check.
[0057]
According to claim 5, since the traveling fee is not related to the distance in the uniform section fee method, the roadside system may be installed at any point from the beginning to the end of the road, and the amount of money traveled is deducted from the IC card. Balance and usage information are recorded, and there is no omission in collecting charges.
[0058]
According to claim 6, when a user travels on a plurality of toll roads operated by different road operators, the balance and usage information can be known from each other, and management at each toll road operator is easy. Become.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a specific example of a prepaid card system compatible with a toll road automatic toll collection system according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the vehicle-mounted device and the IC card.
FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a relationship with vehicle travel.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Onboard equipment 2 IC card 3 Roadside system 4 Tollgate data processor 5 Central processing system

Claims (6)

On-board equipment (1), IC card (2), roadside system (3), tollgate data processing device (4) and central processing system (5)
The vehicle-mounted device (1) is installed in the vehicle (6) and responds wirelessly to the roadside system (3), and includes a recording unit (11) and a display unit (12),
The IC card (2) is provided with an identifier (21), and includes an information recording unit (22) relating to traffic, and is inserted into the vehicle-mounted device (1), and the information recording unit (22) is inserted by the recording unit (11). Information is read and written,
The roadside system (3) is provided in the toll booth area (A) and includes a valid card list (31). The identifier (21) of the IC card (2) transmitted from the onboard device (1) and the valid card Based on the list (31) to transmit the balance and passability information to the vehicle-mounted device (1) and to control the start controller (33),
The toll gate data processing device (4) includes a valid card list (41), and is connected to the roadside system (3) and the central processing system (5), and charging / usage information from the roadside system (3) Is processed and transmitted to the central processing system (5),
The central processing system (5) updates the balance and usage information for each identifier (21) based on the charging and usage information for each identifier (21) from the toll gate data processing device (4), and A prepaid card system compatible with a toll road automatic toll collection system, characterized in that it is distributed to the valid card list (41) of a data processing device (4). The roadside system (3) is installed at the entrance toll gate (E) with the entrance ticket collection system, and the roadside system (3) receives the identifier (21) of the IC card (2) from the onboard unit (1). Then, the balance information of the valid card list (31) is transmitted to the in-vehicle device (1) and displayed, and the passability information based on the balance is transmitted and displayed and recorded, so that the identifier (21) is valid. The prepaid card system corresponding to the toll road automatic toll collection system according to claim 1, wherein the start controller (33) is opened only in such a case. The roadside system (3) is installed at the exit toll gate (T) in the entrance ticketing / exit collection system, and the roadside system (3) is connected to the identifier (21) of the IC card (2) from the vehicle-mounted device (1). Upon receiving the information from the information recording unit (22), the start controller (33) is opened only when the identifier (21) is valid and the information in the information recording unit (22) is allowed to pass. The toll road automatic according to claim 1, wherein sometimes the balance information after charging is transmitted to the vehicle-mounted device (1) based on the balance information of the valid card list (31) to record and display the balance information. Prepaid card system compatible with toll collection system. 2. The fee-charging device according to claim 1, wherein the valid card list (41) of the toll gate data processing device (4) updates the balance information based on the balance information of the central processing system (5). Prepaid card system compatible with automatic road toll collection system. The roadside system (3) is installed in the toll gate area in the section uniform charge method, receives the identifier (21) of the IC card (2) from the vehicle-mounted device (1), and the balance of the valid card list (31) The start controller (33) is opened only when the identifier (21) of the IC card (2) is valid and the toll charge can be charged according to the information, and the balance after charging is transmitted. 2. The prepaid card system compatible with a toll road automatic toll collection system according to claim 1, wherein the prepaid card system is adapted to be displayed on (1) and recorded on the IC card (2). 5. The central processing system (5) according to claim 1 or 4, wherein a plurality of toll road operators are connected to each other via the internet, and the balance and usage information are exchanged and updated between the central processing systems. Prepaid card system compatible with the toll road automatic toll collection system described.

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