JP7434040B2 - Tollgate equipment, information processing equipment, toll collection methods, toll collection programs, and toll collection systems - Google Patents

Description

Embodiments of the present invention relate to toll booth equipment, information processing devices, toll collection methods, toll collection programs, and toll collection systems.

BACKGROUND ART A system is provided that collects tolls on toll roads such as expressways through wireless communication with on-vehicle equipment. In such a system, a toll gate device is provided that obtains the toll of a vehicle exiting the vehicle from a central device (information processing device).

Multiple central units may be installed for redundancy of the central unit. In this case, the toll plaza equipment receives multiple tolls at the same time.

A system that appropriately collects fees is desired when multiple central units exist.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2005-43928

In order to solve the above problems, we provide toll gate equipment, information processing devices, toll collection methods, toll collection programs, and toll collection systems that appropriately collect tolls when there are multiple information processing devices that transmit tolls. do.

According to an embodiment, the toll booth device includes a communication unit, a vehicle communication unit, and a processor. The communication unit transmits and receives data to and from a plurality of information processing devices. The vehicle communication unit wirelessly transmits and receives data to and from the vehicle's onboard equipment. The processor acquires an ID from the onboard device through the vehicle communication unit, transmits a request requesting a toll corresponding to the ID to the plurality of information processing devices through the communication unit, and transmits a request to the plurality of information processing devices to request a toll fee corresponding to the ID. and collect the received toll from at least one of the tolls.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a tollgate system according to a first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the central device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the entrance toll gate equipment according to the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a route device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the exit toll booth equipment according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the operation of the toll gate system according to the first embodiment. FIG. 7 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the operation of the toll gate system according to the first embodiment. FIG. 8 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the operation of the toll gate system according to the first embodiment. FIG. 9 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the operation of the toll gate system according to the second embodiment. FIG. 10 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the operation of the toll gate system according to the second embodiment. FIG. 11 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the operation of the toll gate system according to the second embodiment. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a priority table held by the central device according to the third embodiment. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a priority table held by the central device according to the third embodiment. FIG. 14 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the operation of the toll gate system according to the third embodiment. FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a priority table held by the central device according to the third embodiment. FIG. 16 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the operation of the toll gate system according to the third embodiment.

Embodiments will be described below with reference to the drawings.
(First embodiment)
First, a first embodiment will be described.
The toll gate system according to the embodiment collects tolls from vehicles passing on toll roads such as expressways. The tollgate system wirelessly communicates with on-vehicle devices mounted on vehicles at toll road entrances, transit points, and the like. The toll plaza system collects tolls based on the route the vehicle has taken through wireless communication with the onboard equipment of vehicles exiting the toll road.

FIG. 1 shows a configuration example of a tollgate system 1 according to an embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the toll plaza system 1 includes a central device 10, an entrance toll plaza device 20, a route device 30, an exit toll plaza device 40, a network 50, and the like. The central device 10 , the entrance toll plaza equipment 20 , the route equipment 30 and the exit toll plaza equipment 40 are connected to a network 50 .

Note that the toll plaza system 1 may include other configurations as needed in addition to the configuration shown in FIG. 1, or a specific configuration may be excluded from the toll plaza system 1.

The toll gate system 1 collects tolls from vehicles C traveling on a toll road R.
The toll road R is a road on which a toll is charged for the passage of vehicles. For example, the toll road R is an expressway.

Vehicle C travels on toll road R. Vehicle C enters toll road R from the entrance where entrance toll booth equipment 20 is installed. The vehicle C exits from the exit where the exit toll booth equipment 40 is installed after passing through the route point where the route equipment 30 is installed.

Vehicle C is equipped with onboard equipment E. The onboard device E performs wireless communication with the entrance toll plaza device 20, the route device 30, and the exit toll plaza device 40. The onboard device E is used to set a payment card, such as an ETC card, for paying the toll. The onboard device E transmits its own ID, the ID of the payment card, etc. to the entrance toll plaza device 20, the route device 30, and the exit toll plaza device 40 by wireless communication. Note that the on-vehicle device E may be a device that performs information communication for payment by itself without setting a payment card such as an ETC card.

The central device 10 (information processing device) determines the toll for the vehicle C based on the route of the vehicle C and the like. The central device 10 transmits the determined toll to the exit toll booth equipment 40. The central device 10 will be described in detail later.

Here, the tollgate system 1 includes, as the central device 10, a first central device 10a, a second central device 10b, and a third central device 10c. Note that the tollgate system 1 only needs to include two or more central devices 10, and the number of central devices 10 is not limited to a specific number.

The first central device 10a, the second central device 10b, and the third central device 10c are each installed in a management office or the like that manages the tollgate system. Further, the first central device 10a, the second central device 10b, and the third central device 10c may be installed at different locations.

The entrance toll booth device 20 is installed at each entrance for entering the toll road R. The entrance toll booth equipment 20 is comprised of a gantry, etc. through which vehicles can pass. The entrance toll gate equipment 20 will be described in detail later.

The route devices 30 are installed at various locations on the toll road R to detect the route taken by the vehicle. The route equipment 30 is composed of a gantry or the like through which a vehicle can pass. The route device 30 will be described in detail later.

The exit toll booth device 40 is installed at each exit for exiting from the toll road R. The exit toll booth equipment 40 is composed of a gantry or the like through which vehicles can pass. The exit toll booth equipment 40 will be described in detail later.

The network 50 relays data communication between the central device 10, the entrance toll plaza equipment 20, the route equipment 30, and the exit toll plaza equipment 40. The network 50 may be a proprietary network, the Internet, or the like.

Next, the central device 10 will be explained. The first central device 10a, the second central device 10b, and the third central device 10c have similar configurations and will therefore be described as the central device 10.

FIG. 2 shows an example of the configuration of the central device 10. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the central device 10 includes a processor 11, a memory 12, a communication section 13, and the like. The processor 11 is connected to the memory 12 and the communication unit 13 via a data bus or a predetermined interface.

Note that the central device 10 may include other configurations as needed in addition to the configuration shown in FIG. 2, or a specific configuration may be excluded from the central device 10.

Processor 11 (first processor) controls the overall operation of central device 10 . For example, processor 11 determines a toll for vehicle C based on data from entrance toll plaza equipment 20, route equipment 30, and exit toll plaza equipment 40.

For example, the processor 11 is composed of a CPU or the like. Further, the processor 11 may be configured from an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or the like. Further, the processor 11 may be configured from an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) or the like.

The memory 12 (storage unit) stores various data. For example, memory 12 functions as ROM, RAM, and NVM.
For example, the memory 12 stores control programs, control data, and the like. The control program and control data are installed in advance according to the specifications of the central device 10. For example, the control program is a program that supports functions realized by the central device 10.

The memory 12 also temporarily stores data being processed by the processor 11. The memory 12 may also store data necessary for executing the application program, results of executing the application program, and the like.

The communication unit 13 (first communication unit) is an interface for communicating with the network 50. That is, the communication unit 13 is an interface for transmitting and receiving data to and from the entrance toll plaza device 20, the route device 30, the exit toll plaza device 40, etc. through the network 50. For example, the communication unit 13 is an interface that supports LAN (Local Area Network) connection.

Here, the first central device 10a includes a processor 11a, a memory 12a, a communication unit 13a, and the like. Further, the second central device 10b includes a processor 11b, a memory 12b, a communication section 13b, and the like. Further, the third central device 10c includes a processor 11c, a memory 12c, a communication section 13c, and the like.

Next, the entrance toll gate equipment 20 will be explained.
FIG. 3 shows an example of the configuration of the entrance toll gate equipment 20. As shown in FIG. 3, the entrance tollgate device 20 includes a processor 21, a memory 22, a communication section 23, a vehicle communication section 24, a start controller 25, a roadside indicator 26, and the like. The processor 21 is connected to a memory 22, a communication section 23, a vehicle communication section 24, a starting controller 25, and a roadside indicator 26 via a data bus or a predetermined interface.

Note that the entrance toll plaza device 20 may include other configurations as required in addition to the configuration shown in FIG. 3, or a specific configuration may be excluded from the entrance toll plaza device 20.

The processor 21 controls the overall operation of the entrance toll booth equipment 20 . For example, the processor 21 transmits data acquired from the on-vehicle device E to the central device 10.

For example, the processor 21 is composed of a CPU or the like. Furthermore, the processor 21 may be configured from an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or the like. Further, the processor 21 may be configured from an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) or the like.

Memory 22 stores various data. For example, memory 22 functions as ROM, RAM, and NVM.
For example, the memory 22 stores control programs, control data, and the like. The control program and control data are installed in advance according to the specifications of the entrance toll gate equipment 20. For example, the control program is a program that supports functions realized by the entrance toll gate equipment 20.

The memory 22 also temporarily stores data being processed by the processor 21. The memory 22 may also store data necessary for executing the application program, results of executing the application program, and the like.

The communication unit 23 is an interface for communicating with the network 50. That is, the communication unit 23 is an interface for transmitting and receiving data with the central device 10 and the like via the network 50. For example, the communication unit 23 is an interface that supports LAN connection.

The vehicle communication unit 24 is an interface that wirelessly communicates with the on-vehicle device E mounted on the vehicle C. The vehicle communication unit 24 wirelessly communicates with an on-vehicle device mounted on a vehicle approaching the entrance tollgate device 20 (vehicle attempting to enter) at the entrance. The vehicle communication unit 24 acquires the card ID of the payment card and the ID of the vehicle-mounted device from the vehicle-mounted device that communicates wirelessly. The vehicle communication unit 24 may also acquire vehicle type information indicating the type of vehicle. Vehicle communication unit 24 transmits the acquired data to processor 21.

The start controller 25 controls the entrance of the vehicle to the toll road R at the entrance toll gate under the control of the processor 21 . The launch controller 25 controls opening and closing of a launch control bar provided in the lane of the entrance toll gate. For example, when the vehicle is temporarily stopped or when the vehicle is not allowed to pass (enter), the launch controller 25 closes the launch control bar to prevent the vehicle from passing. Further, when permitting the vehicle to pass (enter), the launch controller 25 opens the launch control bar to permit the vehicle to pass.

Under the control of the processor 21, the roadside display 26 displays information such as guidance to users boarding vehicles passing through the entrance tollgate. The roadside display 26 is installed facing vehicles passing through the lane of the entrance toll plaza.

The processor 21 transmits a command for acquiring the ID of the payment card and the ID of the onboard device E to the onboard device E of the vehicle C attempting to enter the toll road R through the vehicle communication unit 24. The processor 21 receives a response including the ID of the payment card and the ID of the onboard device E from the onboard device E through the vehicle communication unit 24 .

Upon receiving the response, the processor 21 determines whether the vehicle C can enter based on the ID of the payment card, the ID of the onboard device E, and the like. When determining that vehicle C can enter, the processor 21 controls the start controller 25 to open the start control bar.

When the vehicle C enters the toll road R, the processor 21 transmits the ID indicating itself, the ID of the payment card, the ID of the onboard device E, etc. to the central device 10 (first central device 10a, second central device 10a, second central device 10b and third central device 10c).

Next, the route device 30 will be explained.
FIG. 4 shows an example of the configuration of the route device 30. As shown in FIG. 4, the route device 30 includes a processor 31, a memory 32, a communication section 33, a vehicle communication section 34, and the like. The processor 31 is connected to a memory 32, a communication section 33, and a vehicle communication section 34 through a data bus or a predetermined interface.

Note that the route device 30 may include other configurations as needed other than the configuration shown in FIG. 4, or a specific configuration may be excluded from the route device 30.

The processor 31 controls the overall operation of the path device 30. For example, the processor 31 transmits data acquired from the on-vehicle device E to the central device 10.

For example, the processor 31 is composed of a CPU or the like. Furthermore, the processor 31 may be configured from an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or the like. Further, the processor 31 may be configured from an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) or the like.

Memory 32 stores various data. For example, memory 32 functions as ROM, RAM, and NVM.
For example, the memory 32 stores control programs, control data, and the like. The control program and control data are installed in advance according to the specifications of the route device 30. For example, the control program is a program that supports functions realized by the route device 30.

The memory 32 also temporarily stores data being processed by the processor 31. The memory 32 may also store data necessary for executing the application program, results of executing the application program, and the like.

The communication unit 33 is an interface for communicating with the network 50. That is, the communication unit 33 is an interface for transmitting and receiving data with the central device 10 and the like via the network 50. For example, the communication unit 33 is an interface that supports LAN connection.

The vehicle communication unit 34 is an interface that wirelessly communicates with the on-vehicle device E mounted on the vehicle C. The vehicle communication unit 34 wirelessly communicates with an on-vehicle device mounted on a vehicle approaching the route device 30 (vehicle attempting to pass through the way point) at the way point where the vehicle communication unit 34 is installed. The vehicle communication unit 34 acquires the card ID of the payment card, the ID of the vehicle-mounted device, etc. from the vehicle-mounted device that communicates wirelessly. The vehicle communication unit 34 may also acquire vehicle type information indicating the type of vehicle. The vehicle communication unit 34 transmits the acquired data to the processor 31.
For example, path device 30 may be a free flow device.

The processor 31 transmits a command for acquiring the ID of the payment card and the ID of the onboard device E to the onboard device E of the vehicle C that is about to pass through the waypoint through the vehicle communication unit 34. The processor 31 receives a response including the ID of the payment card and the ID of the onboard device E from the onboard device E through the vehicle communication unit 34 .

Upon receiving the response, the processor 31 transmits the ID indicating itself, the ID of the payment card, the ID of the onboard device E, etc. to the central device 10 (the first central device 10a, the second central device 10b, and the like) through the communication unit 33. to the third central unit 10c).

Next, the exit toll booth equipment 40 will be explained.
FIG. 5 shows a configuration example of the exit toll booth equipment 40. As shown in FIG. 5, the exit toll booth device 40 includes a processor 41, a memory 42, a communication section 43, a vehicle communication section 44, a start controller 45, a roadside indicator 46, and the like. The processor 41 is connected to a memory 42, a communication section 43, a vehicle communication section 44, a starting controller 45, and a roadside indicator 46 via a data bus or a predetermined interface.

Note that the exit toll booth device 40 may include other configurations as needed other than the configuration shown in FIG. 5, or a specific configuration may be excluded from the exit toll booth device 40.

The processor 41 (second processor) controls the overall operation of the exit toll booth equipment 40. For example, the processor 41 transmits data acquired from the on-vehicle device E to the central device 10.

For example, the processor 41 is composed of a CPU or the like. Furthermore, the processor 41 may be configured from an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or the like. Further, the processor 41 may be configured from an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) or the like.

Memory 42 stores various data. For example, memory 42 functions as ROM, RAM, and NVM.
For example, the memory 42 stores control programs, control data, and the like. The control program and control data are installed in advance according to the specifications of the exit toll booth equipment 40. For example, the control program is a program that supports functions realized by the exit toll booth device 40.

The memory 42 also temporarily stores data being processed by the processor 41. The memory 42 may also store data necessary for executing the application program, results of executing the application program, and the like.

The communication unit 43 (second communication unit) is an interface for communicating with the network 50. That is, the communication unit 43 is an interface for connecting to the central device 10 and the like through the network 50. For example, the communication unit 43 is an interface that supports LAN connection.

The vehicle communication unit 44 is an interface that wirelessly communicates with the on-vehicle device E mounted on the vehicle C. The vehicle communication unit 44 wirelessly communicates with an on-vehicle device mounted on a vehicle (vehicle attempting to exit) approaching the exit toll plaza device 40 at the exit. The vehicle communication unit 44 acquires the card ID of the payment card, the ID of the vehicle-mounted device, etc. from the vehicle-mounted device that communicates wirelessly. The vehicle communication unit 44 may also acquire vehicle type information indicating the type of vehicle. Vehicle communication unit 44 transmits the acquired data to processor 41.

The start controller 45 controls exit of the vehicle from the toll road R at the exit toll gate under the control of the processor 41 . The launch controller 45 controls opening and closing of a launch control bar provided in the lane of the exit toll plaza. For example, when temporarily stopping the vehicle or prohibiting the vehicle from passing (exiting), the launch controller 45 closes the launch control bar to prevent the vehicle from passing. Furthermore, when permitting the vehicle to pass (exit), the launch controller 45 opens the launch control bar to permit the vehicle to pass.

Under the control of the processor 41, the roadside display 46 displays guidance and the like to users boarding vehicles passing through the exit toll plaza. The roadside display 46 is installed facing vehicles passing through the exit toll gate lane.

Next, the functions realized by the central device 10 will be explained. The functions realized by the processor 11 are realized by the processor 11 executing programs stored in the internal memory, the memory 12, or the like.

The processor 11 has a function of transmitting the toll of the vehicle C to the exit toll booth device 40.

The processor 11 receives in advance the ID of the entrance toll gate device 20, the ID of the payment card, the ID of the onboard device E, etc. from the entrance toll gate device 20 through the communication unit 13. Further, the processor 11 may receive in advance the ID of the route device 30, the ID of the payment card, the ID of the onboard device E, etc. from the route device 30 through the communication unit 13.

The processor 11 receives a request for a toll fee for the vehicle C from the exit toll booth device 40 through the communication unit 13 . The request includes the ID of the exit tollgate device 40, the ID of the payment card, the ID of the onboard device E, and the like.

Upon receiving the request, processor 11 identifies the route of vehicle C based on the request. For example, the processor 11 searches for the ID of the entrance toll gate device 20 and the ID of the route device 30 using the ID of the payment card indicated by the request, the ID of the onboard device E, etc. as keys. When the ID of the entrance toll plaza device 20 and the ID of the route device 30 are searched, the processor 11 performs a search based on the searched ID of the entrance toll plaza device 20, ID of the route device 30, ID of the exit toll plaza device 40, etc. to specify the route. Note that the processor 11 prepares an expected route in advance based on information received in advance from the entrance toll gate device 20, information received in advance from the route device 30, and exit toll gates where the vehicle C can exit. May be specified.

Once the route is specified, the processor 11 refers to a toll table stored in advance in the memory 12 or the like, and obtains (calculates) the toll corresponding to the route as the toll for the vehicle C. Upon acquiring the toll, the processor 11 transmits a response including the acquired toll as the toll for the vehicle C to the exit toll booth device 40 through the communication unit 13 .

Note that when the processor 11 fails to calculate the toll, it transmits a response indicating an error to the exit toll gate device 40 through the communication unit 13.

Next, the functions realized by the exit toll booth device 40 will be explained. The functions realized by the processor 41 are realized by the processor 41 executing programs stored in the internal memory, the memory 42, or the like.

First, the processor 41 has a function of transmitting to the central device 10 a request for a toll fee for the vehicle C that is about to participate.

The processor 41 transmits a command for acquiring the payment card ID and the ID of the onboard device E to the onboard device E of the vehicle C that is about to exit from the exit of the exit toll plaza device 40 through the vehicle communication unit 44. The processor 41 receives a response including the ID of the payment card and the ID of the onboard device E from the onboard device E through the vehicle communication unit 44 .

Upon receiving the response, the processor 31 transmits a request for the toll of the vehicle C (the toll corresponding to the ID of the payment card or the ID of the onboard device E) to each central device 10 through the communication unit 33. The request includes an ID indicating itself, a payment card ID, an ID of the onboard device E, and the like.

Furthermore, the processor 41 has a function of collecting a toll for the vehicle C from the user based on the earliest received toll.

The processor 41 waits for a response from the central device 10 until a predetermined time limit (for example, 135 ms) has elapsed after receiving the response from the on-vehicle device E.

For example, when processor 41 receives a response from any one of central devices 10 within the time limit, processor 41 determines whether the response includes the toll for vehicle C. When determining that the response includes the toll for vehicle C, the processor 41 collects the toll based on the ID of the payment card and the like. Here, the processor 41 transmits information indicating the ID of the payment card, the ID of the onboard device E, and the toll to each central device 10 as a result of communication with the central device 10 and the onboard device E through the communication unit 43. .

Further, the processor 41 transmits information indicating the toll to the on-vehicle device E through the vehicle communication unit 44.

If it is determined that the response does not include the toll for vehicle C (the response indicates an error), processor 41 waits for a response from central device 10 again.

Upon receiving a response from any one of the central devices 10, processor 41 determines whether the response includes the toll for vehicle C in the same manner as described above.

If none of the responses from the central device 10 include the toll for vehicle C, or if the time limit elapses without receiving a response including the toll, the processor 41 sends an error message via the vehicle communication unit 44. Send to onboard device E.

In this case, the processor 41 obtains a provisional toll set in advance by the operator. For example, the processor 41 may obtain the toll by referring to a table stored in advance in the memory 42 or the like. The processor 41 collects the toll based on the ID of the payment card and the like. The processor 41 acquires the ID of the payment card, the ID of the onboard device E, the provisional toll, and the toll from the central device 10 as a result of communication with the central device 10 and the onboard device E through the communication unit 43. Information indicating the failure is transmitted to each central device 10.

Next, an example of the operation of the toll gate system 1 will be described.
First, an example of the operation when the exit toll gate device 40 receives a response including a toll within the time limit will be described.
FIG. 6 is a sequence diagram for explaining an operation example when the exit toll gate device 40 receives a response including a toll within the time limit.

Here, vehicle C attempts to exit from the exit where exit toll booth equipment 40 is installed.

First, the onboard device E transmits the ID of the payment card and the ID of the onboard device E to the exit tollgate device 40 (S11).

The processor 41 of the exit tollgate device 40 receives the ID of the payment card and the ID of the onboard device E from the onboard device E through the vehicle communication unit 44 . Upon receiving the ID of the payment card and the ID of the on-vehicle device E, the processor 41 transmits a request for a toll fee to the first central device 10a through the communication unit 43 (S12). Here, the request includes the ID of the payment card and the ID of the onboard device E.

When the processor 41 sends a request for a toll to the first central device 10a, the processor 41 sends a request for a toll to the second central device 10b through the communication unit 43 (S13). When the processor 41 sends the request for a toll to the second central device 10b, the processor 41 sends a request for a toll to the third central device 10c through the communication unit 43 (S14). Note that S12 to S14 may be executed in a different order.

Here, it is assumed that the processor 11b of the second central device 10b transmits a response indicating an error to the exit tollgate device 40 via the communication unit 13b (S15).

The processor 41 of the exit toll booth device 40 receives the response. Since the response does not include the toll, the processor 41 waits for the response.

Further, here, it is assumed that the processor 11a of the first central device 10a transmits a response including the toll to the exit toll booth device 40 via the communication unit 13a (S16).

The processor 41 of the exit toll booth device 40 receives the response. Upon receiving the response, the processor 41 transmits information indicating the toll indicated by the response to the on-vehicle device E through the vehicle communication unit 44 (S17).

Further, here, it is assumed that the processor 11c of the third central device 10c transmits a response including the toll to the exit toll booth device 40 via the communication unit 13c (S18).

The processor 41 of the exit toll booth device 40 receives the response. The processor 41 does not use the response for collection processing.

After transmitting the information indicating the toll indicated by the response to the onboard device E, the processor 41 transmits the communication result to the first central device 10a through the communication unit 43 (S19).

After transmitting the communication result to the first central device 10a through the communication unit 43, the processor 41 transmits the communication result to the second central device 10b through the communication unit 43 (S20). After transmitting the communication result to the second central device 10b through the communication unit 43, the processor 41 transmits the communication result to the third central device 10c through the communication unit 43 (S21).

When the processor 41 transmits the communication result to the third central device 10c, the toll gate system 1 ends its operation.

Note that when the processor 41 of the exit toll gate device 40 first receives a response including the toll from any of the central devices 10, it proceeds to S17.

Next, an example of the operation when the exit toll booth device 40 receives a response indicating an error from each central device 10 within the time limit will be described.
FIG. 7 is a sequence diagram for explaining an example of the operation when the exit toll booth device 40 receives a response indicating an error from each central device 10 within the time limit.

Since S11 to S15 are as described above, their explanation will be omitted.

After receiving the response indicating the error from the second central device 10b, the processor 41 of the exit toll booth device 40 waits for a response.

Here, it is assumed that the processor 11a of the first central device 10a transmits a response indicating an error to the exit tollgate device 40 via the communication unit 13a (S31).

The processor 41 of the exit toll booth device 40 receives the response. Since the response does not include the toll, the processor 41 waits for the response.

Further, here, it is assumed that the processor 11c of the third central device 10c transmits a response indicating an error to the exit tollgate device 40 via the communication unit 13c (S32).

The processor 41 of the exit toll booth device 40 receives the response. Upon receiving the response, the processor 41 transmits information indicating the error to the on-vehicle device E via the vehicle communication unit 44 (S33).

Here, the processor 41 of the exit toll booth device 40 determines the toll based on operations from the operator.

After determining the toll, the processor 41 transmits the communication result to the first central device 10a through the communication unit 43 (S19).

After transmitting the communication result to the first central device 10a through the communication unit 43, the processor 41 transmits the communication result to the second central device 10b through the communication unit 43 (S20). After transmitting the communication result to the second central device 10b through the communication unit 43, the processor 41 transmits the communication result to the third central device 10c through the communication unit 43 (S21).

When the processor 41 transmits the communication result to the third central device 10c, the toll gate system 1 ends its operation.

Next, an example of the operation when the exit toll gate device 40 does not receive a response including a toll within the time limit will be described.
FIG. 8 is a sequence diagram for explaining an operation example when the exit toll gate device 40 does not receive a response including a toll within the time limit.

Since S11 to S15 and S31 are as described above, their explanation will be omitted.

After receiving the response indicating the error from the first central device 10a, the processor 41 of the exit toll booth device 40 waits for a response. Here, it is assumed that the time limit has elapsed before the processor 41 receives a response from the third central device 10c.

When the time limit has elapsed, the processor 41 transmits information indicating an error to the on-vehicle device E via the vehicle communication unit 44 (S41).

Here, the processor 41 of the exit toll booth device 40 determines the toll based on operations from the operator.

After determining the toll, the processor 41 transmits the communication result to the first central device 10a through the communication unit 43 (S19).

Further, here, it is assumed that the processor 11c of the third central device 10c transmits a response including the toll to the exit toll booth device 40 via the communication unit 13c (S41).

The processor 41 of the exit toll booth device 40 receives the response. The processor 41 does not use the response for collection processing.

After transmitting the communication result to the first central device 10a through the communication unit 43, the processor 41 transmits the communication result to the second central device 10b through the communication unit 43 (S20). After transmitting the communication result to the second central device 10b through the communication unit 43, the processor 41 transmits the communication result to the third central device 10c through the communication unit 43 (S21).

When the processor 41 transmits the communication result to the third central device 10c, the toll gate system 1 ends its operation.

Note that if the processor 41 of the exit toll booth device 40 does not receive a response from any of the central devices 10 within the time limit, the process proceeds to S41.

Further, the onboard device E may transmit either the ID of the payment card or the ID of the onboard device E to the entrance tollgate device 20, the route device 30, and the exit tollgate device 40.

The processor 41 of the exit toll plaza device 40 may also send a request to the central device 10 requesting a toll for the vehicle C from some of them. For example, processor 41 sends a request to central unit 10 located at a predetermined distance from exit toll booth equipment 40 .

The toll gate system configured as described above sends a request for a vehicle toll to a plurality of central devices 10. The toll plaza system collects tolls from users based on the earliest received toll. As a result, the toll gate system can appropriately collect tolls from users while making the central device redundant.
(Second embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment will be described.
The toll gate system according to the second embodiment differs from that according to the first embodiment in that the exit toll gate equipment 40 waits for a response from the central device 10 within a predetermined time limit. Therefore, the other points will be designated by the same reference numerals and detailed explanation will be omitted.

The configuration example of the toll gate system 1 according to the second embodiment is the same as that according to the first embodiment, and therefore the description thereof will be omitted.

Next, the functions realized by the exit toll booth device 40 will be explained. The functions realized by the processor 41 are realized by the processor 41 executing programs stored in the internal memory, the memory 42, or the like.

The processor 41 realizes the following functions in addition to the functions realized by the processor 41 according to the first embodiment.

First, the processor 41 has a function of receiving responses from the central device 10 until a predetermined time limit has elapsed.

As described above, the processor 41 transmits a request for a toll fee for the vehicle C to the central device 10 (the first central device 10a, the second central device 10b, and the third central device 10c) through the communication unit 43. .

The processor 41 waits for a response from the central device 10 until a predetermined time limit (for example, 135 ms) has elapsed after receiving the response from the on-vehicle device E. Even if the processor 41 receives a response including the toll within the time limit, it continues to wait for the response.

Furthermore, the processor 41 has a function of collecting a toll indicated by one of the responses from the user.

If a plurality of responses including tolls are received within the time limit, the processor 41 selects one toll from the tolls indicated by the plurality of responses. If the tolls are the same, processor 41 selects the toll.

If the tolls are not the same, processor 41 selects the toll by majority vote. That is, the processor 41 selects the toll with the largest number of tolls. Note that if the number of identical tolls is the same, the processor 41 may select the earliest received toll from among them.

Furthermore, if the tolls are not the same, the processor 41 may select the toll with the largest amount. Furthermore, the processor 41 may select the toll with the smallest amount.

Furthermore, if one response including a toll is received within the time limit, the processor 41 selects the toll indicated by the response.
Note that the method by which the processor 41 selects a toll is not limited to a specific method.

Upon selecting a toll, processor 41 collects the selected toll from the user. The method by which the processor 41 collects tolls is the same as that according to the first embodiment, so a description thereof will be omitted.

Next, an example of the operation of the toll gate system 1 will be described.
First, an example of the operation in the case where the exit toll gate device 40 receives a plurality of responses including tolls within the time limit will be described.
FIG. 9 is a sequence diagram for explaining an operation example when the exit toll booth device 40 receives a plurality of responses including tolls within the time limit.

Since S11 to S14 are as described above, their explanation will be omitted.

Here, after the processor 41 of the exit toll booth device 40 transmits a request to the third central device 10c through the communication unit 43 (S14), the processor 11b of the second central device 10b sends the toll through the communication unit 13b. A response containing the information is transmitted to the exit tollgate device 40 (S51).

The processor 41 of the exit toll booth device 40 receives the response through the communication unit 43. Even after receiving the response, the processor 41 waits for the response.

Also, here, the processor 11a of the first central device 10a transmits a response including the toll to the exit toll booth device 40 via the communication unit 13a (S52). The processor 41 of the exit toll booth device 40 receives the response through the communication unit 43.

Furthermore, the processor 11c of the third central device 10c transmits a response including the toll to the exit toll booth device 40 via the communication unit 13c (S53). The processor 41 of the exit toll booth device 40 receives the response through the communication unit 43.

Upon receiving the response, the processor 41 selects one of the tolls indicated by the responses received in S51, S52, and S53 (S54). When one of the tolls is selected, the processor 41 transmits information indicating the selected toll to the on-vehicle device E through the vehicle communication unit 44 (S55).

After transmitting the information indicating the toll to the on-vehicle device E, the processor 41 transmits the communication result to the first central device 10a through the communication unit 43 (S19).

After transmitting the communication result to the first central device 10a through the communication unit 43, the processor 41 transmits the communication result to the second central device 10b through the communication unit 43 (S20). After transmitting the communication result to the second central device 10b through the communication unit 43, the processor 41 transmits the communication result to the third central device 10c through the communication unit 43 (S21).

When the processor 41 transmits the communication result to the third central device 10c, the toll gate system 1 ends its operation.

Note that even if the processor 41 receives a response including a toll from any of the central devices 10 after the time limit has elapsed, the processor 41 does not use the toll in the collection process.

Next, an example of the operation when the exit toll gate device 40 receives a response including a toll and a response indicating an error within the time limit will be described.
FIG. 10 is a sequence diagram for explaining an operation example when the exit toll booth device 40 receives a response including a toll and a response indicating an error within the time limit.

Since S11 to S14 are as described above, their explanation will be omitted.
Here, after the processor 41 of the exit toll booth equipment 40 sends a request to the third central device 10c through the communication unit 43 (S14), the processor 11b of the second central device 10b indicates an error through the communication unit 13b. The response is transmitted to the exit tollgate device 40 (S61).

The processor 41 of the exit toll booth device 40 receives the response through the communication unit 43. Even after receiving the response, the processor 41 waits for the response.

Also, here, the processor 11a of the first central device 10a transmits a response including the toll to the exit toll booth device 40 via the communication unit 13a (S52). The processor 41 of the exit toll booth device 40 receives the response through the communication unit 43.

Furthermore, the processor 11c of the third central device 10c transmits a response including the toll to the exit toll booth device 40 via the communication unit 13c (S53). The processor 41 of the exit toll booth device 40 receives the response through the communication unit 43.

Upon receiving the response, the processor 41 selects one of the tolls indicated by the responses received in S52 and S53 (S62). When one of the tolls is selected, the processor 41 transmits information indicating the selected toll to the onboard device E via the vehicle communication unit 44 (S63).

After transmitting the information indicating the toll to the on-vehicle device E, the processor 41 transmits the communication result to the first central device 10a through the communication unit 43 (S19).

After transmitting the communication result to the first central device 10a through the communication unit 43, the processor 41 transmits the communication result to the second central device 10b through the communication unit 43 (S20). After transmitting the communication result to the second central device 10b through the communication unit 43, the processor 41 transmits the communication result to the third central device 10c through the communication unit 43 (S21).

When the processor 41 transmits the communication result to the third central device 10c, the toll gate system 1 ends its operation.

Next, an example of the operation when the exit toll gate device 40 cannot receive a response including the toll within the time limit will be described.
FIG. 11 is a sequence diagram for explaining an example of the operation when the exit toll gate device 40 cannot receive a response including the toll within the time limit.

Since S11 to S14 and S61 are as described above, their explanation will be omitted.
After receiving the response indicating the error from the second central device 10b, the processor 41 of the exit toll booth device 40 waits for a response.

Here, it is assumed that the processor 11a of the first central device 10a transmits a response indicating an error to the exit tollgate device 40 via the communication unit 13a (S71).

The processor 41 of the exit toll booth device 40 receives the response through the communication unit 43. Even after receiving the response, the processor 41 waits for the response. Here, it is assumed that the time limit has elapsed before the processor 41 receives a response from the third central device 10c.

When the time limit has elapsed, the processor 41 transmits information indicating an error to the on-vehicle device E via the vehicle communication unit 44 (S72).

It is also assumed that the processor 11c of the third central device 10c transmits a response including the toll to the exit toll booth device 40 via the communication unit 13c (S73).

The processor 41 of the exit toll booth device 40 receives the response. The processor 41 does not use the toll indicated by the response in the collection process.

The processor 41 of the exit tollgate device 40, which transmits information indicating an error to the onboard device E through the vehicle communication unit 44, determines the toll based on the operator's operation and the like.

After determining the toll, the processor 41 transmits the communication result to the first central device 10a through the communication unit 43 (S19).

After transmitting the communication result to the first central device 10a through the communication unit 43, the processor 41 transmits the communication result to the second central device 10b through the communication unit 43 (S20). After transmitting the communication result to the second central device 10b through the communication unit 43, the processor 41 transmits the communication result to the third central device 10c through the communication unit 43 (S21).

When the processor 41 transmits the communication result to the third central device 10c, the toll gate system 1 ends its operation.

Note that if the processor 41 receives a response indicating an error from the third central device 10c within the time limit through the communication unit 43, the process proceeds to S72. Further, if the processor 41 does not receive a response from any of the central devices 10 within the time limit via the communication unit 43, the process proceeds to S72.

Further, when the processor 41 receives a predetermined number of responses including tolls, the processor 41 may select one of the tolls indicated by the responses.

The tollgate system configured as described above waits for a response from the central device within a predetermined time limit. The toll gate system selects one toll from the tolls indicated by each response. As a result, the toll gate system can collect appropriate tolls even if the tolls do not match.
(Third embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment will be described.
The toll plaza system according to the third embodiment differs from that according to the first embodiment in that the central device 10 sets priorities for the exit toll plaza equipment 40. Therefore, the other points will be designated by the same reference numerals and detailed explanation will be omitted.

In the third embodiment, the toll plaza system 1 includes, as the exit toll plaza equipment 40, a first exit toll plaza equipment 40a, a second exit toll plaza equipment 40b, and a third exit toll plaza equipment 40c.

The configurations of the first exit toll plaza device 40a, the second exit toll plaza device 40b, and the third exit toll plaza device 40c are the same as the configuration of the exit toll plaza device 40 described above, so a description thereof will be omitted.

Here, the first exit toll booth device 40a includes a processor 41a, a memory 42a, a communication section 43a, a vehicle communication section 44a, a start controller 45a, a roadside display 46a, and the like. Further, the second exit toll booth device 40b includes a processor 41b, a memory 42b, a communication section 43b, a vehicle communication section 44b, a start controller 45b, a roadside indicator 46b, and the like. Further, the third exit toll booth device 40c includes a processor 41c, a memory 42c, a communication section 43c, a vehicle communication section 44c, a start controller 45c, a roadside indicator 46c, and the like.

The memory 12 of the central unit 10 stores a priority table indicating the priority of each exit toll booth device 40.

The priority indicates whether or not there is a response to the exit toll booth device 40 and the order of the response.

Here, the priority indicates 0 to 3. “0” indicates that no response is sent to the corresponding exit tollgate device 40. That is, even if the processor 11 receives a request requesting a toll from an exit toll booth device 40 whose priority is set to "0", it does not transmit a response to the exit toll booth device 40.

Further, "1" to "3" indicate the order in which responses are transmitted. Here, "3" indicates that the highest priority is given to the response to the corresponding exit toll booth device 40. "2" indicates that the response to the corresponding exit toll booth device 40 is given the next priority. “1” indicates that the response to the corresponding exit toll booth device 40 is performed last.

When the processor 11 receives a request from the exit toll plaza device 40 and starts calculating the toll, it continues to calculate the toll even if it receives a request from another exit toll plaza device 40 during calculation. . When the calculation is completed, the processor 11 transmits a response including the toll to the exit toll booth device 40.

Upon receiving multiple requests at the same time or during toll calculation, the processor 11 selects one request from the multiple requests according to priority. That is, the processor 11 selects the request from the exit toll booth device 40 for which a higher numerical value is set as the priority. Note that if the priorities are the same, the processor 11 selects the request received first.

Upon selecting one request, the processor 11 calculates the toll according to the selected request. When the calculation is completed, the processor 11 sends a response including the toll to the exit toll booth device 40 that sent the selected request.

After transmitting the response, the processor 11 similarly calculates tolls for other requests.

The priority table is stored in the memory 12 in advance based on operations from the operator. The priority table may be updated as appropriate.

For example, the priority table may include the degree of congestion of each exit toll plaza device 40, the distance between the exit toll plaza device 40 and the central device 10, and/or the strength of the network between the exit toll plaza device 40 and the central device 10. It is set based on etc.

Next, an example of the operation of the toll gate system 1 will be described.
Here, the memory 12a of the first central device 10a, the memory 12b of the second central device 10b, and the memory 12c of the third central device 10c each store a priority table.

FIG. 12 shows a priority table stored in the memory 12a of the first central device 10a and the memory 12b of the second central device 10b.
As shown in FIG. 12, the priority table has a priority of "1" corresponding to "first exit toll gate equipment", a priority of "0" corresponding to "second exit toll gate equipment", And, "0" is shown as the priority corresponding to the "third exit toll gate device".

FIG. 13 shows a priority table stored in the memory 12c of the third central device 10c.
As shown in FIG. 13, the priority table has a priority of "0" corresponding to "first exit toll gate equipment", a priority of "1" corresponding to "second exit toll gate equipment", And, "0" is shown as the priority corresponding to the "third exit toll gate device".

FIG. 14 is a sequence diagram for explaining an example of the operation of the toll gate system 1.
Here, vehicle C attempts to exit from the exit where the first exit toll booth device 40a is installed.

First, the onboard device E transmits the ID of the payment card and the ID of the onboard device E to the first exit tollgate device 40a (S81).

The processor 41a of the first exit toll booth device 40a receives the ID of the payment card and the ID of the onboard device E from the onboard device E through the vehicle communication unit 44a. Upon receiving the ID of the payment card and the ID of the on-vehicle device E, the processor 41a transmits a request for a toll fee to the first central device 10a through the communication unit 43a (S82).

When the processor 41a sends a request for a toll to the first central device 10a, the processor 41a sends a request for a toll to the second central device 10b through the communication unit 43a (S83). When the processor 41a sends the request for a toll to the second central device 10b, the processor 41a sends a request for a toll to the third central device 10c through the communication unit 43a (S84).

The processor 11b of the second central device 10b sets "1" as the priority of the first exit toll booth device 40a. Therefore, the processor 11b calculates the toll based on the request, and transmits a response including the toll to the first exit toll booth device 40a through the communication unit 13b (S85).

The processor 41a of the first exit toll booth device 40a receives the response. Upon receiving the response, the processor 41a transmits information indicating the toll indicated by the response to the on-vehicle device E through the vehicle communication unit 44a (S86).

Similar to the processor 11b of the second central device 10b, the processor 11a of the first central device 10a sets "1" as the priority of the first exit toll booth device 40a. Therefore, the processor 11a calculates the toll based on the request. Here, it is assumed that after S86, the processor 11a transmits a response including the toll to the first exit toll booth device 40a via the communication unit 13a (S87).

The processor 41a of the first exit toll booth device 40a receives the response. The processor 41a does not use the response in the collection process.

After transmitting the information indicating the toll indicated by the response to the onboard device E, the processor 41a transmits the communication result to the first central device 10a through the communication unit 43a (S88).

After transmitting the communication result to the first central device 10a through the communication unit 43a, the processor 41a transmits the communication result to the second central device 10b through the communication unit 43a (S89). After transmitting the communication result to the second central device 10b through the communication unit 43a, the processor 41a transmits the communication result to the third central device 10c through the communication unit 43a (S90).

When the processor 41a transmits the communication result to the third central device 10c, the toll gate system 1 ends its operation.

Here, the processor 11c of the third central device 10c sets "0" as the priority of the first exit toll booth device 40a. Therefore, the processor 11c does not transmit the response to the first exit toll booth device 40a.

Next, another example of the operation of the toll gate system 1 will be described.
The memory 12a of the first central unit 10a stores a priority table.

FIG. 16 shows a priority table stored in the memory 12a of the first central device 10a.
As shown in FIG. 16, the priority table has a priority of "1" corresponding to "first exit toll gate equipment", a priority of "2" corresponding to "second exit toll gate equipment", And, "3" is shown as the priority corresponding to the "third exit toll gate device".

Here, each vehicle C attempts to exit from the exit where the first exit toll plaza device 40a, the second exit toll plaza device 40b, and the third exit toll plaza device 40c are installed, respectively.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 16, an operation example in which each exit tollgate device 40 transmits a request to the first central device 10a will be described.

First, the onboard device E of a predetermined vehicle C transmits the ID of the payment card and the ID of the onboard device E to the first exit tollgate device 40a (S91).

The processor 41a of the first exit toll booth device 40a receives the ID of the payment card and the ID of the onboard device E from the onboard device E through the vehicle communication unit 44a. Upon receiving the ID of the payment card and the ID of the onboard device E, the processor 41a transmits a first request requesting a toll to the first central device 10a through the communication unit 43a (S92).

The processor 11a of the first central device 10a receives the first request through the communication unit 13a. Processor 11a starts calculating the toll according to the first request.

Further, the onboard device E of the other vehicle C transmits the ID of the payment card and the ID of the onboard device E to the second exit tollgate device 40b (S93).

The processor 41b of the second exit toll booth device 40b receives the ID of the payment card and the ID of the onboard device E from the onboard device E through the vehicle communication unit 44b. Upon receiving the ID of the payment card and the ID of the onboard device E, the processor 41b transmits a second request requesting a toll to the first central device 10a via the communication unit 43b (S94).

The processor 11a of the first central device 10a receives the second request through the communication unit 13a while calculating the toll based on the first request.

Furthermore, the onboard device E of another vehicle C transmits the ID of the payment card and the ID of the onboard device E to the third exit tollgate device 40c (S95).

The processor 41c of the third exit tollgate device 40c receives the ID of the payment card and the ID of the onboard device E from the onboard device E through the vehicle communication unit 44c. Upon receiving the ID of the payment card and the ID of the onboard device E, the processor 41c transmits a third request requesting a toll to the first central device 10a via the communication unit 43c (S96).

The processor 11a of the first central device 10a receives the third request through the communication unit 13a while calculating the toll based on the first request.

The processor 11a now completes the toll calculation based on the first request. After completing the calculation of the toll, the processor 11a transmits a response including the toll to the first exit toll booth device 40a through the communication unit 13a (S97).

The processor 41a of the first exit toll booth device 40a receives the response. Upon receiving the response, the processor 41a transmits information indicating the toll indicated by the response to the on-vehicle device E through the vehicle communication unit 44a (S98).

When the processor 11a of the first central unit 10a sends the response to the first exit toll booth device 40a, it starts calculating the toll according to the third request. Here, the processor 11a receives the second request before the third request. However, since the priority value of the third exit toll plaza device 40c is higher than that of the second exit toll plaza device 40b, the processor 11a starts calculating the toll according to the third request. .

After completing the calculation of the toll, the processor 11a transmits a response including the toll to the third exit toll booth device 40c via the communication unit 13a (S99).

The processor 41c of the third exit toll booth device 40c receives the response. Upon receiving the response, the processor 41c transmits information indicating the toll indicated by the response to the on-vehicle device E through the vehicle communication unit 44c (S100).

When the processor 11a of the first central unit 10a sends the response to the third exit toll booth device 40c, it starts calculating the toll according to the second request.

When the calculation of the toll fee is completed, the processor 11a transmits a response including the toll fee to the second exit toll booth device 40b via the communication unit 13a (S101).

The processor 41b of the second exit toll booth device 40b receives the response. Upon receiving the response, the processor 41b transmits information indicating the toll indicated by the response to the on-vehicle device E through the vehicle communication unit 44b (S102).

Note that when the processor 11a of the first central device 10a receives a request from the exit toll gate device 40 to which a higher priority is set during toll calculation, the processor 11a of the first central device 10a interrupts the calculation and performs the toll according to the request. You may start calculating charges.

Moreover, the features of the central device 10 in the third embodiment may be added to the central device 10 according to the second embodiment.

The toll gate system configured as described above sets priorities for each exit toll gate device. Therefore, the toll plaza system can distribute the load on the central device. Further, the toll plaza system can efficiently notify the toll to each exit toll plaza device.

Although several embodiments of the invention have been described, these embodiments are presented by way of example and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These novel embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, and changes can be made without departing from the gist of the invention. These embodiments and their modifications are included within the scope and gist of the invention, as well as within the scope of the invention described in the claims and its equivalents.

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Claims (18)

In tollgate equipment connected to multiple information processing devices,
a communication unit that transmits and receives data to and from the plurality of information processing devices;
a vehicle communication unit that wirelessly transmits and receives data to and from the vehicle's onboard equipment;
acquiring an ID from the on-vehicle device through the vehicle communication unit;
transmitting a request requesting a toll corresponding to the ID to the plurality of information processing devices through the communication unit;
receiving the toll from at least one of the plurality of information processing devices;
Collecting a toll for the vehicle based on the toll of the information processing device that received the information earliest among the plurality of information processing devices ;
a processor;
Toll booth equipment equipped with In tollgate equipment connected to multiple information processing devices,
a communication unit that transmits and receives data to and from the plurality of information processing devices;
a vehicle communication unit that wirelessly transmits and receives data to and from the vehicle's onboard equipment;
acquiring an ID from the on-vehicle device through the vehicle communication unit;
transmitting a request requesting a toll corresponding to the ID to the plurality of information processing devices through the communication unit;
receiving the toll from at least one of the plurality of information processing devices;
Collecting a toll for the vehicle based on the toll received before a predetermined time limit elapses after receiving the ID from the on-vehicle device ;
a processor;
Toll booth equipment equipped with In tollgate equipment connected to multiple information processing devices,
a communication unit that transmits and receives data to and from the plurality of information processing devices;
a vehicle communication unit that wirelessly transmits and receives data to and from the vehicle's onboard equipment;
acquiring an ID from the on-vehicle device through the vehicle communication unit;
transmitting a request requesting a toll corresponding to the ID to the plurality of information processing devices through the communication unit;
receiving the toll from at least one of the plurality of information processing devices;
Waiting for the toll fee until a predetermined time limit elapses after receiving the ID from the on-vehicle device;
selecting one of the tolls received within the time limit;
collecting the selected toll;
a processor;
Toll booth equipment equipped with The processor includes:
selecting said toll with the highest number of received pieces;
The toll booth equipment according to claim 3 . The ID is an ID of a payment card and an ID of the onboard device,
The toll booth device according to any one of claims 1 to 4 . the processor transmits information indicating the toll toll to be collected through the vehicle communication unit to the on-vehicle device;
The toll booth device according to any one of claims 1 to 5 . A toll collection method executed by a processor of a toll booth device connected to a plurality of information processing devices, the method comprising:
Obtain the ID wirelessly from the vehicle's on-board device,
transmitting a request requesting a toll corresponding to the ID to the plurality of information processing devices;
receiving the toll from at least one of the plurality of information processing devices;
Collecting a toll for the vehicle based on the toll that was received from the information processing device earliest ;
Toll collection method. A toll collection method executed by a processor of a toll booth device connected to a plurality of information processing devices, the method comprising:
Obtain the ID wirelessly from the vehicle's on-board device,
transmitting a request requesting a toll corresponding to the ID to the plurality of information processing devices;
receiving the toll from at least one of the plurality of information processing devices;
Collecting a toll for the vehicle based on the toll received before a predetermined time limit elapses after receiving the ID from the on-vehicle device ;
Toll collection method. A toll collection method executed by a processor of a toll booth device connected to a plurality of information processing devices, the method comprising:
Obtain the ID wirelessly from the vehicle's on-board device,
transmitting a request requesting a toll corresponding to the ID to the plurality of information processing devices;
receiving the toll from at least one of the plurality of information processing devices;
Waiting for the toll fee until a predetermined time limit elapses after receiving the ID from the on-vehicle device;
selecting one of the tolls received within the time limit;
collecting the selected toll;
Toll collection method. A toll collection program executed by a processor of a tollgate device connected to a plurality of information processing devices ,
the processor;
A function to wirelessly obtain an ID from the vehicle's on-board device,
a function of transmitting a request requesting a toll corresponding to the ID to the plurality of information processing devices;
a function of receiving the toll from at least one of the plurality of information processing devices;
A function of collecting a toll for the vehicle based on the toll of the information processing device that received the information earliest among the plurality of information processing devices ;
A toll collection program that makes this possible. A toll collection program executed by a processor of a tollgate device connected to a plurality of information processing devices ,
the processor;
A function to wirelessly obtain an ID from the vehicle's on-board device,
a function of transmitting a request requesting a toll corresponding to the ID to the plurality of information processing devices;
a function of receiving the toll from at least one of the plurality of information processing devices;
A function of collecting a toll for the vehicle based on the toll received before a predetermined time limit elapses after receiving the ID from the on-vehicle device;
A toll collection program that makes this possible. A toll collection program executed by a processor of a tollgate device connected to a plurality of information processing devices ,
the processor;
A function to wirelessly obtain an ID from the vehicle's on-board device,
a function of transmitting a request requesting a toll corresponding to the ID to the plurality of information processing devices;
a function of receiving the toll from at least one of the plurality of information processing devices;
Waiting for the toll fee until a predetermined time limit elapses after receiving the ID from the on-vehicle device;
selecting one of the tolls received within the time limit;
a function of collecting the selected toll;
A toll collection program that makes this possible. In an information processing device in which a plurality of tollgate devices are connected to the information processing device,
a communication unit that transmits and receives data to and from the plurality of tollgate devices;
a storage unit that stores priorities set for each of the tollgate devices;
receiving a request requesting a toll from the plurality of toll booth devices through the communication unit;
selecting one of the requests based on the priority;
calculating the toll based on the selected request;
transmitting the toll fee to the selected toll booth device that transmitted the request through the communication unit;
If a second request is received from a toll plaza device having a higher priority than the toll plaza device that received the request while calculating the toll fee, the calculation of the toll fee is interrupted and the second request is received. Start calculating the toll according to your request,
a processor;
An information processing device comprising: A method executed by a processor of an information processing device , the method comprising:
receive requests requesting tolls from multiple toll booth devices;
selecting one of the requests based on a priority set for each of the toll plaza devices;
calculating the toll based on the selected request;
transmitting the toll to the selected toll booth device that transmitted the request;
If a second request is received from a toll plaza device having a higher priority than the toll plaza device that received the request while calculating the toll fee, the calculation of the toll fee is interrupted and the second request is received. Start calculating the toll according to your request,
Toll collection method. A toll collection program executed by a processor of an information processing device ,
the ability to receive requests for tolls from multiple toll booth devices;
a function of selecting one of the requests based on a priority set for each of the toll plaza devices;
the ability to calculate the toll based on the selected request;
a function of transmitting the toll to the selected toll booth device that transmitted the request;
If a second request is received from a toll plaza device having a higher priority than the toll plaza device that received the request while calculating the toll fee, the calculation of the toll fee is interrupted and the second request is received. the ability to start calculating tolls according to your request;
A toll collection program that makes this possible. A toll collection system comprising a plurality of information processing devices and toll booth equipment,
The information processing device includes:
a first communication unit that transmits and receives data to and from the tollgate equipment;
receiving a request requesting a toll from the toll plaza device through the first communication unit;
calculating the toll based on the request;
transmitting the toll to the toll plaza device through the first communication unit;
a first processor;
Equipped with
The tollgate equipment is
a second communication unit that transmits and receives data to and from a plurality of information processing devices;
a vehicle communication unit that wirelessly transmits and receives data to and from the vehicle's onboard equipment;
acquiring an ID from the on-vehicle device through the vehicle communication unit;
transmitting a request requesting a toll corresponding to the ID to the plurality of information processing devices through the second communication unit;
receiving the toll from at least one of the plurality of information processing devices;
Collecting a toll for the vehicle based on the toll of the information processing device that received the information earliest among the plurality of information processing devices ;
a second processor;
Equipped with
Toll collection system. A toll collection system comprising a plurality of information processing devices and toll booth equipment,
The information processing device includes:
a first communication unit that transmits and receives data to and from the tollgate equipment;
receiving a request requesting a toll from the toll plaza device through the first communication unit;
calculating the toll based on the request;
transmitting the toll to the toll plaza device through the first communication unit;
a first processor;
Equipped with
The tollgate equipment is
a second communication unit that transmits and receives data to and from a plurality of information processing devices;
a vehicle communication unit that wirelessly transmits and receives data to and from the vehicle's onboard equipment;
acquiring an ID from the on-vehicle device through the vehicle communication unit;
transmitting a request requesting a toll corresponding to the ID to the plurality of information processing devices through the second communication unit;
receiving the toll from at least one of the plurality of information processing devices;
Collecting a toll for the vehicle based on the toll received before a predetermined time limit elapses after receiving the ID from the on-vehicle device ;
a second processor;
Equipped with
Toll collection system. A toll collection system comprising a plurality of information processing devices and toll booth equipment,
The information processing device includes:
a first communication unit that transmits and receives data to and from the tollgate equipment;
receiving a request requesting a toll from the toll plaza device through the first communication unit;
calculating the toll based on the request;
transmitting the toll to the toll plaza device through the first communication unit;
a first processor;
Equipped with
The tollgate equipment is
a second communication unit that transmits and receives data to and from a plurality of information processing devices;
a vehicle communication unit that wirelessly transmits and receives data to and from the vehicle's onboard equipment;
acquiring an ID from the on-vehicle device through the vehicle communication unit;
transmitting a request requesting a toll corresponding to the ID to the plurality of information processing devices through the second communication unit;
receiving the toll from at least one of the plurality of information processing devices;
Waiting for the toll fee until a predetermined time limit elapses after receiving the ID from the on-vehicle device;
selecting one of the tolls received within the time limit;
collecting the selected toll;
a second processor;
Equipped with
Toll collection system.