EP1530166A2 - Système de compteur - Google Patents

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EP1530166A2
EP1530166A2 EP04256587A EP04256587A EP1530166A2 EP 1530166 A2 EP1530166 A2 EP 1530166A2 EP 04256587 A EP04256587 A EP 04256587A EP 04256587 A EP04256587 A EP 04256587A EP 1530166 A2 EP1530166 A2 EP 1530166A2
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meter system
tariff
meter
memory card
data
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EP1530166A3 (fr
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David c/o Wayfarer Transit Systems Limited Ellis
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Lucas Tronic Services Ltd
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07B—TICKET-ISSUING APPARATUS; FARE-REGISTERING APPARATUS; FRANKING APPARATUS
    • G07B13/00—Taximeters
    • G07B13/02—Details; Accessories
    • G07B13/08—Tariff-changing arrangements
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07B—TICKET-ISSUING APPARATUS; FARE-REGISTERING APPARATUS; FRANKING APPARATUS
    • G07B13/00—Taximeters
    • G07B13/02—Details; Accessories
    • G07B13/08—Tariff-changing arrangements
    • G07B13/10—Tariff-changing arrangements automatically actuated

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  • the present invention relates to a meter system having a controlled tariff update function that is particularly applicable for use in taxis.
  • this system also introduces a disparity where one taxi may be operating on the new tariff and another on the previous tariff.
  • the present invention seeks to provide a taximeter in which tariffs can be easily updated and the use of out of date tariffs detected.
  • a meter system including a clock means, a processor and a receiver, the processor being operative to receive updated tariff data via the receiver, the updated tariff data including a start date, wherein upon the clock means reaching the start date, the processor is operative to apply the received updated tariff data to the meter system.
  • the meter system includes a memory means for storing a plurality of tariffs, the memory means also storing at least a start date for each tariff.
  • the receiver includes a memory card reader such as a Security Access Module (SAM) reader, accessible by the driver.
  • SAM Security Access Module
  • the driver Upon receipt, the driver replaces his existing SAM card anytime prior to the start date. Once inserted into the meter the SAM could be electronically "locked” in place.
  • the meter may be arranged to not function unless a valid SAM card is in place.
  • the SAM card is either pre-encoded with data unique to the meter or alternatively, unique data is written to the card upon first insertion so that it cannot be used in another meter.
  • each meter in order to make possible an independent monitoring process, using inspectors, each meter includes a multicoloured Light Emitting Diode, or multiple Light Emitting Diodes, the appropriate diode would illuminate with a predetermined colour for the tariff in force. This may be arranged so as to show the Light Emitting Diode colour through a translucent tariff door.
  • Figure 1 is a front view of a meter system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 2 is a rear view of the meter system of Figure 1.
  • the meter 10 includes a display 20 and various buttons 30 for control and data input.
  • the meter 10 includes a Secure Access Module (SAM) memory card reader accessed via slot 40 and an LED indicator 60 or possibly a translucent cover over what is currently the tariff door 50.
  • SAM Secure Access Module
  • the driver inserts the new SAM card into the meter anytime prior to, or after, the effectiveness date.
  • the SAM is encoded with valid tariffs these would be stored into a memory within the meter.
  • the appropriate tariff will be used by the meter after the effectiveness date has been reached.
  • the meter is programmed so as not to function without the SAM in place.
  • the SAM cannot be used in another meter as each meter will have a unique electronic serial number which will be written to the SAM either when issuing the cards or in the meter when the SAM is first inserted, locking the card to that meter.
  • the meter will keep two or more tariff sets in memory.
  • a processor within the meter selects the appropriate tariff depending on the date and time and the date associated with the stored tariffs.
  • the SAM could be electronically "locked” in place. This could be achieved by disabling an eject function for the card until and appropriate code is input. The code could be supplied with the next SAM card with updated tariffs.
  • each meter includes either a multicoloured Light Emitting Diode 60 or multiple single colour LEDs.
  • the tariff data on the SAM card includes control data for the LED or LEDs 60 so that the appropriate diode is illuminated with the colour appropriate for the tariff in force.
  • any removable memory, or memory card, format could be used.
  • other mechanisms for receiving the data could be used such as via Radio Frequency (such as over a wireless network link, a specific radio transmission or even piggybacked onto a radio transmission or digital audio broadcasting transmission).
  • Radio Frequency such as over a wireless network link, a specific radio transmission or even piggybacked onto a radio transmission or digital audio broadcasting transmission.
  • RFID tag writers could be positioned at various points and the validity of the tariff carried by the meter could be queried without the presence of an inspector. In this situation, new tariff data could also be propagated over the RFID tag writer link.

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  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Devices For Checking Fares Or Tickets At Control Points (AREA)
  • Meter Arrangements (AREA)
EP04256587A 2003-10-27 2004-10-26 Système de compteur Withdrawn EP1530166A3 (fr)

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GBGB0325059.4A GB0325059D0 (en) 2003-10-27 2003-10-27 Meter system
GB0325059 2003-10-27

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EP1530166A2 true EP1530166A2 (fr) 2005-05-11
EP1530166A3 EP1530166A3 (fr) 2005-11-23

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Cited By (2)

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EP2053561A3 (fr) * 2007-10-15 2009-08-12 Inspeccion Tecnica de Vehiculos de Asturias, S.A. Taximètre standard utilisant la technologie GPS
GB2494909A (en) * 2011-09-26 2013-03-27 Lee Harvey Walden Control system to remotely control a taxi meter

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EP0445546B1 (fr) * 1990-03-08 1994-07-27 Mannesmann Kienzle GmbH (HR B1220) Taximètre électronique
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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP2053561A3 (fr) * 2007-10-15 2009-08-12 Inspeccion Tecnica de Vehiculos de Asturias, S.A. Taximètre standard utilisant la technologie GPS
ES2335841A1 (es) * 2007-10-15 2010-04-05 Inspeccion Tecnica De Vehiculos De Asturias S.A. Taximetro patron usando tecnologia g.p.s.
ES2335841B1 (es) * 2007-10-15 2011-02-22 Inspeccion Tecnica De Vehiculos De Asturias S.A. Taximetro patron usando tecnologia g.p.s.
GB2494909A (en) * 2011-09-26 2013-03-27 Lee Harvey Walden Control system to remotely control a taxi meter

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