EP1555643B1 - Mobiles Informationssystem zur Geschwindigkeitsvorwarnung - Google Patents

Mobiles Informationssystem zur Geschwindigkeitsvorwarnung Download PDF

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EP1555643B1
EP1555643B1 EP04293105A EP04293105A EP1555643B1 EP 1555643 B1 EP1555643 B1 EP 1555643B1 EP 04293105 A EP04293105 A EP 04293105A EP 04293105 A EP04293105 A EP 04293105A EP 1555643 B1 EP1555643 B1 EP 1555643B1
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Philippe Juin
Sébastien Bartaud
Frédéric Gavel
Nicolas Quiquempoix
Patrick Coussemaeker
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    • G08G1/00—Traffic control systems for road vehicles
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  • the invention relates to a mobile system for detecting and possibly displaying the instantaneous speed of vehicles and their registration number ("plate number"). More specifically, it concerns a system designed for preventive purposes, to encourage users of roads and highways to slow down when approaching sites where other areas in which a temporary speed limit is in force. Although this is not its main purpose, such a system may also have a repressive function, making it possible to observe speeding offenses.
  • Patent Application JP 6068376 discloses a system comprising a speed detector radar, a camera, an automatic license plate reading system and a variable message sign simultaneously displaying the speed and registration number of a vehicle .
  • this is a fixed system, which is suitable when it is necessary to permanently incite road users to limit their speed, such as when approaching a dangerous turn, but not suitable for temporary use, such as on a job site that can be as short as one or two days.
  • U.S. Patent 5,231,393 shows a cart that can be transported near a job site and that includes a speed sensor radar and a variable message sign for displaying the speed of a vehicle.
  • This device does not include means for acquiring, reading and displaying the registration number.
  • the fact of fixedly combining the speed sensor and the display panel has major disadvantages. Indeed, even if the speed detectors can function effectively up to a distance of several hundred meters, such a distance does not allow the acquisition of an image with a definition sufficient to allow the reading of the plate (in all case, when the use of a flash is necessary, the image must be acquired at a close distance). It follows that a sign at the same location that the detector can display the speed of a vehicle at best a few moments before its passage: the driver does not have time to read the message, let alone recognize its plate number.
  • Patent Application EP 1 148 457 describes a compact, transportable and equipped with wheels, comprising a speed detector and a camera and a flash triggered by the latter.
  • this document does not mention automatic means of reading license plates or variable message sign to display the speed of vehicles and their plate number.
  • a module of this type has the disadvantage that, to avoid excessive clutter, the camera is located at a relatively low level relative to the ground and can not be oriented freely (it is located inside the module, behind a window). This is an important limitation for an application in correspondence of a construction site, where many obstacles could intervene between the camera and a vehicle: people, tools, piles of earth or gravel.
  • the present invention relates to a mobile device for speed detection and identification of land vehicles consisting of a carriage on which are arranged a camera and a speed detector, also comprising electronic control circuits for acquiring the speed of a vehicle measured by the detector and, if this speed exceeds a predefined threshold, triggering the camera to acquire an image of said vehicle, characterized in that it also comprises means for for extracting and recognizing the vehicle registration number of the image acquired by the camera, and in that the camera and the speed detector are mounted on a support extending vertically from a base which ensures the stability of the whole.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of a system according to the invention when used in correspondence of a motorway project.
  • a carriage 1 is disposed on the emergency stop strip of the motorway, preferably in the initial part of the site, oriented in the direction of origin of the vehicles.
  • a variable message display panel 2 is also disposed on the emergency stop strip, downstream in the direction of traffic relative to the carriage, and is oriented so as to be easily visible to the motorists.
  • the distance between the carriage 1 and the panel 2 is typically between a few tens and a few hundred meters, its exact value being determined by considerations of space, visibility and safety.
  • the panel 2 comprises a fixed panel "building site", two flashing orange flash and two or three lines of 10 variable characters, a height of 200 mm.
  • the panel 2 is mounted on a trailer 20, to be transported to the job site and positioned easily.
  • the trailer 20 includes panel 2 power supply batteries (minimum autonomy of 24 hours) and can accommodate the carriage 1 in the folded position (see FIGS. 3A and 3B).
  • a speed sensor (“radar") 101 mounted on the carriage 1, it measures its speed. If the latter exceeds a predetermined threshold, an infrared flash 102 is triggered and a camera 103 takes an image of the vehicle 3. Then the image is processed by means 104 to extract the registration number ("plate"").
  • the registration number and the speed of the vehicle are transmitted, preferably by radio link or GSM, at panel 2 which displays them, with an invitation to slow down; the message is maintained for a time sufficient to allow its reading, which may be fixed or dependent on the speed of the vehicle 3. When no speeding vehicle is detected, the panel 2 remains off, or it displays a reminder the speed limit.
  • the processing means 104 generally comprise a universal computer and an image processing and character recognition program. Such means are known, for example, from US 4,817,166 and US 4,878,248. It is important to note that, in a preventive application, a relatively high error rate on recognition of the registration number is permissible, which is not true in the case of a repressive application. By way of example, it can be estimated that a plate recognition rate of 90% with an intensity of 100 vehicles / hour and 60% with an intensity of 1500 vehicles / hour would be sufficient for the present application.
  • the speed sensor 101, the flash 102 and the camera 103 are positioned in height to have an unobstructed view of the road, despite the presence of the beacons and traffic signs 4. This is a preferred element implementation of the present invention.
  • the mobile carriage 1 comprises a mast 100 of metal profile, with a height of 2 to 3 m and preferably of approximately 2.50 m, which is fixed on one side before 130 of a base 130.
  • the mast 100 is composed of a lower portion 100a and an upper portion 100b, preferably connected by a hinge 120, located on the rear side of the mast 100, and by a fastening system 121, located on its front side.
  • the upper part 100b of the mast 100 is shorter than the lower part 100a, and the difference in length is greater than the height of the base 120: this allows the folding of the mast, as shown in Figures 3A and 3B.
  • a camera 103 integrated in a waterproof and dustproof enclosure according to IP66 and equipped with a sun visor, is fixed by ball joint, in a steerable manner in elevation and in azimuth.
  • an antenna 105 to provide a radio or GSM link with the variable message panel 2.
  • a flash, particularly infrared, 102 which can be triggered at the same time as the camera to acquire an image of a vehicle in excess of speed.
  • the speed detector 101 including a Doppler radar. Both the radar 101 and the flash 102 are integrated in waterproof cases IP66 and are preferably at least partially orientable.
  • the radar 101, the flash 102, the camera 103 and the antenna 105 arranged in height to function properly, in particular because of the obstacles that could intervene between the carriage and the portion of the road to control; for this reason they are attached to the upper part 100b of the mast.
  • the antenna 105 can be fixed to the technical box, instead of being positioned at the top of the mast.
  • the onboard computer can be integrated with the camera.
  • All devices and electronic devices mounted on the truck must be able to operate in a temperature range of at least -20 ° C to + 60 ° C, with a humidity level of up to 100%. Devices meeting these specifications are commercially available.
  • the technical box 106 is preferably provided with a socket 107 allowing the connection of a display console provided with a control keyboard 108 (for example a laptop), in order to program the on-board computer, for example. example by setting the threshold speed, the message to be displayed, the flash and camera delay, etc. If the box 106 also includes a radio receiver, it is also possible to perform the remote programming, via the antenna 105.
  • a display console provided with a control keyboard 108 (for example a laptop), in order to program the on-board computer, for example. example by setting the threshold speed, the message to be displayed, the flash and camera delay, etc.
  • the box 106 also includes a radio receiver, it is also possible to perform the remote programming, via the antenna 105.
  • the base 130 is essentially constituted by a watertight box 132 equipped on its right and left sides with two carrying handles 133, on its front side 131, two wheels 134 and on its side back of two feet 135. Inside the box 132 are placed batteries that power the electrical devices mounted on the carriage; it is preferably two batteries of 12 V, 100 Ah, disconnectable and rechargeable. Such batteries ensure, under normal operating conditions, a range greater than 24 hours.
  • the base 130 also has the function of making the carriage 1 sufficiently stable, even in the presence of wind and the movement of air induced by the passage of vehicles, despite the height of the mast 100. For this reason its dimensions may exceed the minimum necessary to contain the batteries. If the weight of the batteries proved to be insufficient to ensure the stability of the assembly, a ballast could be integrated in the base 130, in the form of a metal mass or other.
  • the electrical supply and signal cables which connect the different components of the carriage 1 preferably pass inside the mast 100. They must not be too tight, so as not to prevent the folding of said mast, and not not be ripped off.
  • Figure 3A shows the folding operation of the mast 100 to put the carriage 1 in the transport position.
  • the fastening system 121 which prevents the mast 100 from folding when the system is in use and which may, for example, be constituted by a hook connected to the lower part 100a. which is introduced into a ring integrated in the upper part 100b.
  • the upper portion 100b of the mast pivots 180 ° about a horizontal axis passing through the hinge 120, until its rear side comes into contact with the rear side of the lower portion 100a.
  • the length of the upper portion 100b, including the camera 103 mounted on its end must be at most equal to the length of the portion of the lower portion 100a that exceeds the base 130.
  • the antenna 105 may be pivotable, as shown in the figure, or telescopic. Possibly additional fastening means (not shown) may be provided to lock the upper part 100b in its folded position.
  • Figure 3B shows the same carriage 1 in the folded position, seen from its rear side.
  • the mast 100 pivoting about 90 ° about a horizontal axis with respect to the base 130, so that it can be positioned horizontally to subsequently reduce the the size of the carriage 1 during storage.
  • FIG. 4 shows how a single operator can easily move the carriage 1, by grasping it by the rolling handle 109, by tilting it so as to raise the feet 135 from the ground and by rolling it with the rollers 134
  • the base 130 has a counterweight effect that balances the carriage 1 and makes transportation easier.
  • the carriage 1 is preferably transported in the trailer 20 which supports the panel 2 or in the vehicle which tows said trailer.

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  1. Mobile Vorrichtung zur Erfassung der Geschwindigkeit und zur Identifizierung von Landfahrzeugen, welche aus einem Wagen (1) besteht, auf dem eine Kamera (103) und eine Geschwindigkeitserfassungseinrichtung (101) angeordnet sind, und welche ferner elektronische Steuerungsschaltungen zum Erfassen der von der Erfassungseinrichtung (101) gemessenen Geschwindigkeit eines Fahrzeugs (3) und, wenn diese Geschwindigkeit einen vorgegebenen Schwellwert übersteigt, zum Auslösen der Kamera (103) zum Aufnehmen eines Bildes des Fahrzeugs (3) aufweist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß sie des weiteren Verarbeitungseinrichtungen (104) zum Extrahieren und Erkennen des amtlichen Kennzeichens des Fahrzeugs (3) aus dem von der Kamera (103) aufgenommenen Bild aufweist, sowie dadurch, daß die Kamera (103) und die Geschwindigkeitserfassungseinrichtung (101) auf einem Träger (100) montiert sind, der sich von einer Basis (130) aus vertikal erstreckt und die Stabilität der Gesamtanordnung bewirkt.
  2. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, wobei der Träger (100) einen unteren Teil (100a) aufweist, der an der Basis (130) befestigt ist, sowie einen oberen Teil (100b), der mittels Verschwenkeinrichtungen (120) so mit dem unteren Teil (100a) verbunden ist, daß er um ca. 180° um eine horizontale Achse verschwenkbar ist.
  3. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 2, wobei die Kamera (103) und die Geschwindigkeitserfassungseinrichtung (101) an dem oberen Teil (100b) des Trägers (100) befestigt sind.
  4. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei der Träger (100) ein Mast ist.
  5. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei der Träger (100) eine Höhe von zwischen 2 m und 3 m besitzt.
  6. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei die Basis (130) Versorgungsbatterien enthält.
  7. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei die Basis (130) Rollen (134) zum Erleichtern des Transports des Wagens (1) aufweist.
  8. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei der Träger (100) Verschwenkeinrichtungen aufweist, die ein Verschwenken um ca. 90° um eine horizontale Achse bezogen auf die Basis (130) ermöglichen, so daß er in einer horizontalen Position angeordnet werden kann.
  9. Mobiles System zur Erfassung der Geschwindigkeit und zur Identifizierung von Landfahrzeugen, welches eine Anzeige ihrer Geschwindigkeit und ihres amtlichen Kennzeichens ermöglicht, mit einer mobilen Vorrichtung (1) zur Erfassung der Geschwindigkeit und zur Identifizierung von Landfahrzeugen nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, und mindestens einer veränderlichen Nachrichtentafel (2), wobei:
    die mobile Vorrichtung (1) zur Erfassung der Geschwindigkeit und zur Identifizierung von Landfahrzeugen und mindestens eine veränderliche Nachrichtentafel (2) am Rand einer Straße angeordnet sind;
    mindestens eine veränderliche Nachrichtentafel (2) in Fahrtrichtung nach der mobilen Vorrichtung (1) zur Erfassung der Geschwindigkeit und zur Identifizierung von Landfahrzeugen angeordnet ist und derart ausgerichtet ist, daß sie von der Straße aus gut sichtbar ist;
    mindestens eine veränderliche Nachrichtentafel (2) von der mobilen Vorrichtung (1) zur Erfassung der Geschwindigkeit und zur Identifizierung von Landfahrzeugen die Geschwindigkeit und das amtliche Kennzeichen eines Fahrzeugs (3) empfängt, das mit einer über einem vorausgehend definierten Schwellwert liegenden Geschwindigkeit fährt, und diese so anzeigt, daß sie für den Fahrer des Fahrzeugs (3) lesbar sind.
  10. Mobiles System zur Erfassung der Geschwindigkeit und zur Identifizierung von Landfahrzeugen nach Anspruch 9, wobei mindestens eine veränderliche Nachrichtentafel (2) auf einem Anhänger (20) angeordnet ist, der dazu ausgerüstet ist, die mobile Vorrichtung (1) zur Erfassung der Geschwindigkeit und zur Identifizierung von Landfahrzeugen aufnehmen und auch transportieren zu können.
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