EP0387474A2 - Komputerisierte Vorrichtung zum Bezahlen des Fahrpreises in einem Fahrzeug mittels Kreditkarte - Google Patents

Komputerisierte Vorrichtung zum Bezahlen des Fahrpreises in einem Fahrzeug mittels Kreditkarte Download PDF

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EP0387474A2
EP0387474A2 EP89830254A EP89830254A EP0387474A2 EP 0387474 A2 EP0387474 A2 EP 0387474A2 EP 89830254 A EP89830254 A EP 89830254A EP 89830254 A EP89830254 A EP 89830254A EP 0387474 A2 EP0387474 A2 EP 0387474A2
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F17/00—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services
    • G07F17/0014—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for vending, access and use of specific services not covered anywhere else in G07F17/00
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07B—TICKET-ISSUING APPARATUS; FARE-REGISTERING APPARATUS; FRANKING APPARATUS
    • G07B13/00—Taximeters
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07B—TICKET-ISSUING APPARATUS; FARE-REGISTERING APPARATUS; FRANKING APPARATUS
    • G07B15/00—Arrangements or apparatus for collecting fares, tolls or entrance fees at one or more control points
    • G07B15/02—Arrangements or apparatus for collecting fares, tolls or entrance fees at one or more control points taking into account a variable factor such as distance or time, e.g. for passenger transport, parking systems or car rental systems

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  • the present invention relates to a computerized apparatus for the payment of fares in moving vehicles by credit cards.
  • the main object of the present invention is to eliminate the above mentioned drawbacks as regards known systems and devices currently in use, by providing a computerized apparatus for the payment of fares in moving vehicles by credit cards, which can ensure an optimal management of the transaction in a very simple and reliable manner at any place, while allowing a strict control thereon by the emitter companies whenever and wherever there is a vehicle having the apparatus installed on board.
  • a computerized apparatus for the payment of fares in moving vehicles through credit cards characterized in that it comprises an intelligent terminal installed in the vehicle, wherein there are a microprocessor, a plurality of RAMs, one of which is extractable, a plurality of EPROMs, a display with a keyboard, a printer and a badge reader, all connected in a circuit, said intelligent terminal being in turn connected in a circuit with the tachometer/taximeter on board of the vehicle from which it takes the fare cost data as well as, through connecting means, with a remote on-board terminal, with which the customer keys in his secret identity number, all that being managed by a specific software relating to fixed, periodic and ordinary, payment operations.
  • the intelligent terminal usually installed for example on board of a taxi has been identified by reference numeral 1 and outlined with dashes
  • the remote on-board terminal by which the customer keys in his personal identity number (PIN) has been identified by 2 and outlined with dashes as well.
  • the intelligent terminal 1 there are a microprocessor 3 provided with an EPROM 4 in which the whole management software relating to all fixed periodic and ordinary transaction operations which are present in the field of payments carried out in public/private vehicles subjected to a fare, are allocated.
  • Microprocessor 3 is also provided with a RAM 5, consisting of several memories, one of which is a buffer (not shown) and another is the extractable memory into which all transaction operations carried out during the working period are loaded.
  • the extractable RAM can be replaced by an optical disk memory.
  • 6 denotes a clock enabling time scanning and acting as a date recorder.
  • Microprocessor 3 is also connected with a badge reader 7 designed to read the credit cards used by passengers to pay the fare.
  • a display 8 allows monitoring of all operations carried out and keyed in by the operator, through a keyboard 9, as regards both payment and initial keying-ins.
  • the remote on-board terminal 2 is provided with a keyboard 13, to be used by the customer, to key in his personal identity number, which keyboard is connected to the microprocessor 3 by cable or by optical means such as infrared rays, through the respective interfaces 15 and 15bis passing through the corresponding encoding/decoding means 14 and 12.
  • Each transaction operation causes the emission of a double paper receipt by a printer 10 so that the user can be given a receipt and there is also a base list of all operations for the operator.
  • the microprocessor 3 in the apparatus 1 is connected in a circuit with the digital tachometer 11 which usually can be a normal digital taximeter to be fitted to a taxi or already installed therein.
  • the same functions can be performed by the apparatus 1 itself, which processes the parameters of the tachometer costs and travelled time, receiving all necessary data from corresponding means (speedometer and clock).
  • the operator that is the taxi driver, resets the apparatus and the departure fare appears on display 8.
  • the apparatus 1 behaves as a normal taximeter and the fare is increased depending upon the time and distance travelled.
  • the operator adds extras, if any, using the keyboard 9 in which there are particular keys for each of possible options which are likely to be present in this particular field. If the user wishes to pay cash, the operator, using the keyboard, only digitizes the emission of the paper receipt through the printer 10 and this operation is stored in RAMs 5.
  • the operator introduces the user's credit card into the badge reader 7 which reads the credit card code, controls the expiration date of the credit card (if the credit card has already expired it automatically invalidates the operation and shows cash payment) and allows the customer to digitize, through the keyboard 13, his personal identity number (PIN). If said number is recognized, the emission of a receipt, by means of printer 10, is enabled and the operation is stored. It is stated that if the personal identity number has not been recognized for n times, the procedure allowing payment by credit card is automatically invalidated and cash payment is requested.
  • the extractable RAM 5 When the extractable RAM 5 has been filled, or the operator has finished work, or when he judges it suitable, the transferring of the memory contents is carried out, so that all transactions previously executed may be communicated to the credit card emitting company or to the bank associated with such a circuit.
  • Exceptional procedures are provided in case of damage to the memory carrier and apparatus 1.
  • the memory erasing takes place only when all data have been transferred and can be carried out also in case of partial damage to the carrier when in its seat, but if all apparatus 1 has been damaged it is necessary to give it back to the manufacturer so that it may be tested in order to see which circuit part has been damaged and try to replace it and make the apparatus perform normal operations again.
  • the apparatus as constructed can withstand all electronic and mechanical shocks it may be submitted to during normal operation.
  • Taximeter 11 is connected to apparatus 1 through a common parallel or serial interface (not shown in the figure) provided for such connections; otherwise, as previously said, the apparatus 1 itself acts as a taximeter using the tachometer 11, clock 6 and all other pieces adapted to this end.
  • the invention attains the intended purposes.
  • the apparatus 1 can be fitted to any movable vehicle such as taxis, hired cars, motor-boats, boats, etc. and enables direct payment through credit cards, a normal recording of the transaction in a non-volatile memory, the subsequent transmission to the emitter company through an appropriate remote device and the printing of the receipt in two copies for the user-customer and the emitter-operator.
  • any movable vehicle such as taxis, hired cars, motor-boats, boats, etc. and enables direct payment through credit cards, a normal recording of the transaction in a non-volatile memory, the subsequent transmission to the emitter company through an appropriate remote device and the printing of the receipt in two copies for the user-customer and the emitter-operator.

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EP19890830254 1989-03-14 1989-06-06 Komputerisierte Vorrichtung zum Bezahlen des Fahrpreises in einem Fahrzeug mittels Kreditkarte Withdrawn EP0387474A3 (de)

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IT8919758A IT1230526B (it) 1989-03-14 1989-03-14 Dispositivo computerizzato per il pagamento delle corse su veicoli in movimento tramite carte di credito.

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EP0576775A1 (de) * 1992-07-03 1994-01-05 Rodolfo Santovetti Mehrfachtaxameter mit magnetischen Karten für öffentliche Fahrzeuge
EP0616301A2 (de) 1993-02-17 1994-09-21 Daimler-Benz Aktiengesellschaft Vorrichtung zu Bestimmung von Wegebenutzungsgebühren
ES2070036A2 (es) * 1992-08-31 1995-05-16 Interfacom S A Dispositivo emisor de mensajes hablados para taximetros y taximetro con emisor de mensajes hablados.
DE4445537A1 (de) * 1994-12-20 1996-06-27 Karlheinz Bauer Verfahren und Anordnung zur Erfassung und Auswertung von Betriebsdaten eines Kraftfahrzeuges
ES2095804A1 (es) * 1994-12-30 1997-02-16 De Bustos Francisco Rodriguez Conjunto electronico para el cobro y facturacion del autotaxi.
AU684707B2 (en) * 1992-07-15 1998-01-08 Francis Joseph Hart Improved electronic taximeter control of subsidized fares
NL1004698C2 (nl) * 1996-12-05 1998-07-02 Arnoldus Lambertus Maria Jozef Inrichting en werkwijze voor het verwerken van object- en voertuiggegevens in een voertuig.
FR2770669A1 (fr) * 1997-10-31 1999-05-07 Ckd Sa Taximetre presentant un lecteur de carte a memoire
AT405467B (de) * 1995-04-21 1999-08-25 Cab Charge Vermittlung Von Ink Vorrichtung und verfahren bzw. system bzw. programm zur bargeldlosen zahlungs- und verrechnungsabwicklung von lohnfahrten in lohnfuhrwerken
FR2787223A1 (fr) * 1998-12-11 2000-06-16 Claude Ricard Procede et dispositif pour eviter les fraudes sur un taxi equipe d'un taximetre de type extractible
DE19919501A1 (de) * 1998-12-18 2000-06-21 Mannesmann Vdo Ag Vorrichtung zur Speicherung von betriebsabhängigen Fahrzeugdaten in einem entnehmbaren Speicherelement
EP1162576A3 (de) * 2000-06-08 2004-11-17 Interfacom, S.A. System zur Annahme von Kreditkarten in Taxis
CN103473815A (zh) * 2012-06-07 2013-12-25 芜湖市金鼎网络科技有限公司 出租车详细计费装置

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EP0115904A2 (de) * 1983-01-03 1984-08-15 Imperial Oil Limited Transaktionsterminal mit vereinfachter Dateneingabe
GB2143981A (en) * 1983-06-24 1985-02-20 Electronic Innovations Taxi meters
JPS617975A (ja) * 1984-06-22 1986-01-14 Nippon Dennou Kk タクシ−塔載用ｐｏｓ端末装置
EP0184067A2 (de) * 1984-12-03 1986-06-11 Mannesmann Kienzle GmbH Mobiles Datenterminal für Taxifahrzeuge
EP0189204A2 (de) * 1985-01-24 1986-07-30 Shin Caterpillar Mitsubishi Ltd. Betriebsdatenaufzeichnungssystem
AT382031B (de) * 1985-08-16 1986-12-29 Haslauer U Leitner Ges M B H Elektronischer taxameter
GB2196766A (en) * 1986-10-13 1988-05-05 Sangyai Pitayanukul Computer communication system
FR2612319A1 (fr) * 1987-03-09 1988-09-16 Pollen Inf Procede et dispositif de controle de l'utilisation d'un ou de plusieurs vehicules

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EP0115904A2 (de) * 1983-01-03 1984-08-15 Imperial Oil Limited Transaktionsterminal mit vereinfachter Dateneingabe
GB2143981A (en) * 1983-06-24 1985-02-20 Electronic Innovations Taxi meters
JPS617975A (ja) * 1984-06-22 1986-01-14 Nippon Dennou Kk タクシ−塔載用ｐｏｓ端末装置
EP0184067A2 (de) * 1984-12-03 1986-06-11 Mannesmann Kienzle GmbH Mobiles Datenterminal für Taxifahrzeuge
EP0189204A2 (de) * 1985-01-24 1986-07-30 Shin Caterpillar Mitsubishi Ltd. Betriebsdatenaufzeichnungssystem
AT382031B (de) * 1985-08-16 1986-12-29 Haslauer U Leitner Ges M B H Elektronischer taxameter
GB2196766A (en) * 1986-10-13 1988-05-05 Sangyai Pitayanukul Computer communication system
FR2612319A1 (fr) * 1987-03-09 1988-09-16 Pollen Inf Procede et dispositif de controle de l'utilisation d'un ou de plusieurs vehicules

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EP0576775A1 (de) * 1992-07-03 1994-01-05 Rodolfo Santovetti Mehrfachtaxameter mit magnetischen Karten für öffentliche Fahrzeuge
AU684707B2 (en) * 1992-07-15 1998-01-08 Francis Joseph Hart Improved electronic taximeter control of subsidized fares
ES2070036A2 (es) * 1992-08-31 1995-05-16 Interfacom S A Dispositivo emisor de mensajes hablados para taximetros y taximetro con emisor de mensajes hablados.
EP0616301A2 (de) 1993-02-17 1994-09-21 Daimler-Benz Aktiengesellschaft Vorrichtung zu Bestimmung von Wegebenutzungsgebühren
US5864831A (en) * 1993-02-17 1999-01-26 Daimler Benz Ag Device for determining road tolls
DE4445537A1 (de) * 1994-12-20 1996-06-27 Karlheinz Bauer Verfahren und Anordnung zur Erfassung und Auswertung von Betriebsdaten eines Kraftfahrzeuges
ES2095804A1 (es) * 1994-12-30 1997-02-16 De Bustos Francisco Rodriguez Conjunto electronico para el cobro y facturacion del autotaxi.
AT405467B (de) * 1995-04-21 1999-08-25 Cab Charge Vermittlung Von Ink Vorrichtung und verfahren bzw. system bzw. programm zur bargeldlosen zahlungs- und verrechnungsabwicklung von lohnfahrten in lohnfuhrwerken
NL1004698C2 (nl) * 1996-12-05 1998-07-02 Arnoldus Lambertus Maria Jozef Inrichting en werkwijze voor het verwerken van object- en voertuiggegevens in een voertuig.
FR2770669A1 (fr) * 1997-10-31 1999-05-07 Ckd Sa Taximetre presentant un lecteur de carte a memoire
FR2787223A1 (fr) * 1998-12-11 2000-06-16 Claude Ricard Procede et dispositif pour eviter les fraudes sur un taxi equipe d'un taximetre de type extractible
US6474552B1 (en) 1998-12-11 2002-11-05 Claude Ricard Process and device for avoiding fraud in a taxi equipped with a taximeter of extractable type
DE19919501A1 (de) * 1998-12-18 2000-06-21 Mannesmann Vdo Ag Vorrichtung zur Speicherung von betriebsabhängigen Fahrzeugdaten in einem entnehmbaren Speicherelement
DE19919501B4 (de) * 1998-12-18 2008-05-08 Siemens Ag Vorrichtung zur Speicherung von betriebsabhängigen Fahrzeugdaten in einem entnehmbaren Speicherelement
EP1162576A3 (de) * 2000-06-08 2004-11-17 Interfacom, S.A. System zur Annahme von Kreditkarten in Taxis
CN103473815A (zh) * 2012-06-07 2013-12-25 芜湖市金鼎网络科技有限公司 出租车详细计费装置

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