EP2184716A2 - Method for automatic billing in a fee or toll charging system - Google Patents

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EP2184716A2
EP2184716A2 EP09174461A EP09174461A EP2184716A2 EP 2184716 A2 EP2184716 A2 EP 2184716A2 EP 09174461 A EP09174461 A EP 09174461A EP 09174461 A EP09174461 A EP 09174461A EP 2184716 A2 EP2184716 A2 EP 2184716A2
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Michael Friese
Marco Fiedler
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  • the invention relates to a method for automatic billing in a toll collection or toll system by means of a vehicle device.
  • the invention relates to a vehicle device for automatic billing in a toll collection or tolling system
  • OBU on-board unit
  • the vehicle equipment is currently in most toll systems in the possession of the toll operator.
  • a German toll operator is for example the Toll Collect GmbH.
  • the devices are output by the operator and remain in the vehicles to which they are assigned.
  • the OBUs have a receiver.
  • the receiver is aimed at the US-operated GPS satellite program, which can be used to determine the current position of a vehicle.
  • an OBU has a communication module (eg for GSM) and a memory in which vehicle-specific data and position data from all toll roads are included.
  • the OBU calculates the toll due.
  • the German toll system provides for another variant of the payment of tolls. After that, it is possible to pay the toll fee at a machine or over the Internet, which can be dispensed with the installation of an OBU in the vehicle.
  • the toll operator has to provide "pawn OBUs" against a deposit for installation by the user in a vehicle.
  • a conventional and simple tool for installing the borrowed OBU can serve, for example, a suction cup.
  • the user of the borrowed OBU is also obliged to return the OBU to the toll operator after leaving the toll collection system.
  • the present invention has the object, a method of the type mentioned in such a way that a control mechanism is created, which causes the user of an OBU to give this back as soon as this is no longer needed.
  • an audible and / or visual signal and / or a message are emitted by the vehicle unit.
  • the recognition that the vehicle device that is present in the form of an OBU within the scope of the invention is located near the border or outside the toll system can be carried out via the position of the OBU.
  • the position can be determined via a built-in OBU GPS receiver.
  • the OBU is programmed in such a way that a toll application, ie. H. a software that runs on the OBU, events, such.
  • a border crossing at a toll checks and can initiate acoustic or optical signals.
  • the message is transmitted at or after border crossing, e.g. sent as a short message (SMS) via GSM module.
  • SMS short message
  • GSM module the contents of this short message may be "You have illegally executed a loan OBU".
  • the advantage of the invention lies in the fact that a user of an OBU is moved to give it back as directly as soon as the OBU is no longer needed. This reduces the number of OBUs required and their costly purchase by a toll operator.
  • the invention is based on the insight that signals and messages can be triggered by appropriate software and an accompanying program-technical device of the OBU when approaching or exceeding a toll system boundary.
  • An advantageous embodiment of the invention provides that the message sent is sent to an operator of the toll collection or toll system.
  • the communication module can be set up such that sending a message is also possible abroad.
  • the toll operator can also send an SMS to the borrower in the invention.
  • an authorized person for. For example, from a call center, contact the lender and request the return of the unit. This procedure is advantageous if no personal data is contained in the OBU.
  • the OBU loses its validity.
  • the invention provides that the OBU is deactivated by a monitoring software. About an RTC (Real Time Clock) or a feature, which can be used as a difference to the deactivation, such. As a timer, the OBU recognizes the invalidity.
  • the predetermined period of time dt can be determined by the RTC. As soon as the OBU has lost its validity, it can no longer be used as a lending OBU, since the toll-issuer's central systems no longer accept the validity of this OBU and consequently reject its operation in the toll system concerned.
  • a practicable variant of the invention also provides that a credit will be deducted from a prepaid card and / or a toll account as soon as the OBU leaves the toll collection or toll system.
  • a credit will be deducted from a prepaid card and / or a toll account as soon as the OBU leaves the toll collection or toll system.
  • a prepaid card or a toll account to be activated as soon as the OBU has left or left the area, provision is made within the scope of the invention for debiting the prepaid account as soon as the leaving the OBU has been detected from the toll system in the center.
  • a certain amount of the prepaid card can be previously loaded on the OBU, which expires when leaving the toll area for a defined period and will only be refunded if the OBU is returned properly.
  • the OBU is not reactivated on re-entry into the toll system until an additional fee has been paid.
  • Another practicable variant of the invention provides that when the OBU is disconnected from a power supply, an acoustic and / or optical signal and / or a message are sent out.
  • a vehicle device for carrying out the method according to the invention is the subject of further claims, according to which first the device contains a device for determining the position of the device and a device for emitting acoustic and / or optical signals and software for generating the signals.
  • the device In order for a rental OBU to lose its validity as soon as it has not been used in the toll collection system for a certain period of time, it is advantageous for the device to have monitoring software that makes it possible to deactivate the device.
  • the device In order for the OBU to send a message to the toll operator's headquarters as soon as the OBU is at the border or outside the toll system, it is expedient that the device has a communication module which is set up for roaming and thus operation in foreign networks is.
  • FIG. 1 schematically illustrated method of the invention serves a toll operator 18 to send a signal or message as soon as a vehicle device in the form of a lending OBU 100 passes a toll system boundary 10 of a toll collection system 12.
  • the toll system 12 contains as an important component the "on-board unit” (OBU) 100, ie a vehicle-mounted device which in the context of the present invention is a loan of the toll operator 18 and has a position receiver 11 with the aid of which in the toll system 12 in a known manner, the current position of a in Fig. 1 not explicitly shown vehicle is determined.
  • OBU on-board unit
  • the detection of the approaching or exceeding of the toll system limit 10 within the scope of the invention can also be effected by means of GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System), GNSS coupling location (eg with gyro, odometer, acceleration sensors), DSRC beacons or GSM cell location be made.
  • the rental OBU 100 is equipped with a known communication module 16 and with a memory 19 in which vehicle-specific data and position data from all toll roads of the toll system 12 are included.
  • the device 20, 21 can be, for example, a voice output that outputs acoustic signals 13 or a data output, such as a display, that displays optical signals 14.
  • the driver can be warned that he is approaching the toll system limit 10 and is obliged to return the rental OBU 100.
  • This generation of acoustic and optical signals 13, 14 is preceded by two further method steps, namely first the recognition that the OBU 100 of the vehicle is in the vicinity of the mouse system boundary 10. This recognition is performed in such a way that the position of the OBU 100 is carried out in a conventional manner by means of a position determination via the receiver 11 integrated into the OBU 100. This is associated with the fact that the OBU 100 is programmatically, inter alia, set up such that a toll application, ie a software that in Fig. 1 is explicitly shown and provided with the reference numeral 17, in the devices 20, 21 acoustic and optical signals 14, 13 initiates.
  • a toll application ie a software that in Fig. 1 is explicitly shown and provided with the reference numeral 17, in the devices 20, 21 acoustic and optical signals 14, 13 initiates.
  • the method according to the invention provides a further option for causing the driver, ie the user of the lending OBU 100, to return the lending OBU 100.
  • a message 15 is sent via communication module 16 to the mobile phone number of the user of the lending OBU 100 with the request to return the lending OBU 100.
  • the sending of the message 15 is preceded by the above-described position determination of the loan OBU 100 and the program engineering design of the OBU 100 by the toll application, ie by the software 17.

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The method involves transmitting an acoustic or optical signal (13,14) or a message (15) by the vehicle-based device during approach or passing a toll system boundary (10) of the toll system (12) or with disconnection or detachment of the vehicle-based device from the power supply. The message is transmitted to a central system of the toll charging or a toll system. An independent claim is included for a vehicle-based device with software for producing signals.

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Stand der TechnikState of the art

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur automatischen Abrechnung in einem Gebührenerhebungs- oder Mautsystem mittels eines Fahrzeuggeräts.The invention relates to a method for automatic billing in a toll collection or toll system by means of a vehicle device.

Zudem betrifft die Erfindung ein Fahrzeuggerät zur automatischen Abrechnung in einem Gebührenerhebungs- oder MautsystemMoreover, the invention relates to a vehicle device for automatic billing in a toll collection or tolling system

Verfahren der eingangs genannten Art sind dem Fachmann bekannt und geläufig, wobei das Fahrzeuggerät in Gestalt einer Onboard-Unit (OBU) vorliegt, die in Fahrzeuge eingebaut wird, um die automatische Abrechnung in einem Gebührenerhebungs- oder Mautsystem zu ermöglichen.Methods of the type mentioned above are known and familiar to those skilled in the art, wherein the vehicle device in the form of an on-board unit (OBU), which is installed in vehicles to allow automatic billing in a toll collection or tolling system.

Die Fahrzeuggeräte befinden sich derzeit in den meisten Mautsystemen im Besitz des Mautbetreibers. Ein deutscher Mautbetreiber ist beispielsweise die Toll Collect GmbH. Die Geräte werden dabei durch den Betreiber ausgegeben und verbleiben in den Fahrzeugen, denen Sie zugeordnet sind.The vehicle equipment is currently in most toll systems in the possession of the toll operator. A German toll operator is for example the Toll Collect GmbH. The devices are output by the operator and remain in the vehicles to which they are assigned.

Die OBUs weisen einen Empfänger auf. Der Empfänger ist dabei für das von den Vereinigten Staaten von Amerika betriebene GPS-Satellitenprogramm ausgerichtet, mit dessen Hilfe die aktuelle Position eines Fahrzeugs bestimmt werden kann. Zudem weist eine OBU ein Kommunikations-Modul (z.B. für GSM) sowie einen Speicher auf, in dem fahrzeugspezifische Datenangaben sowie Positionsdaten von sämtlichen mautpflichtigen Straßen enthalten sind.The OBUs have a receiver. The receiver is aimed at the US-operated GPS satellite program, which can be used to determine the current position of a vehicle. In addition, an OBU has a communication module (eg for GSM) and a memory in which vehicle-specific data and position data from all toll roads are included.

Auf Grundlage dieser Angaben und Daten und unter Zugrundelegung des vom GPS-Satellitensystem generierten GPS-Signals errechnet die OBU die fällige Maut.On the basis of this information and data, and based on the GPS signal generated by the GPS satellite system, the OBU calculates the toll due.

Das deutsche Mautsystem sieht eine weitere Variante der Entrichtung von Mautgebühren vor. Hiernach ist es möglich, die Mautgebühr an einem Automaten oder über das Internet zu entrichten, wodurch auf den Einbau einer OBU im Fahrzeug verzichtet werden kann.The German toll system provides for another variant of the payment of tolls. After that, it is possible to pay the toll fee at a machine or over the Internet, which can be dispensed with the installation of an OBU in the vehicle.

Zur Diskussion steht auch, eine obligatorische OBU im Rahmen von Mautsystemen einzusetzen, d. h. auf die Möglichkeit der Zahlung einer Mautgebühr an einem Automaten oder über das Internet gänzlich zu verzichten.There is also a discussion about the obligation to use a compulsory OBU in toll systems. H. to renounce the possibility of paying a toll at a machine or over the Internet entirely.

In einem solchen Mautsystem muss der Mautbetreiber gegen einen Pfand "Leih-OBUs" zwecks Installierung derselben in einem Fahrzeug durch den Benutzer zur Verfügung stellen. Als ein herkömmliches und einfaches Instrumentarium für die Installierung der geliehenen OBU kann dabei beispielsweise ein Saugnapf dienen. Der Nutzer der geliehenen OBU ist zudem verpflichtet, nach Verlassen des Mautsystems die OBU an den Mautbetreiber zurück zu geben.In such a toll system, the toll operator has to provide "pawn OBUs" against a deposit for installation by the user in a vehicle. As a conventional and simple tool for installing the borrowed OBU can serve, for example, a suction cup. The user of the borrowed OBU is also obliged to return the OBU to the toll operator after leaving the toll collection system.

Ungelöst ist jedoch bisher das Problem, den Nutzer dazu zu bewegen, die OBU nicht in dem Fahrzeug zu belassen.. Die nicht erfolgte Rückgabe von OBUs an den Mautbetreiber stellt für diesen zusätzliche Kosten dar, da der Mautbetreiber eine erhöhte Anzahl von "Leih- OBUs" bereit halten muss.Unresolved so far, however, is the problem of persuading the user not to leave the OBU in the vehicle. Failure to return OBUs to the toll operator poses additional costs for the latter, as the toll operator has an increased number of "loan OBUs "must be ready.

Ausgehend von den dargelegten Nachteilen sowie unter Würdigung des aufgezeigten Standes der Technik liegt der vorliegenden Erfindung die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein Verfahren der eingangs genannten Art derart weiterzubilden, dass ein Kontrollmechanismus geschaffen wird, der den Nutzer einer OBU veranlasst, diese zurück zu geben, sobald diese nicht mehr benötigt wird.Based on the disadvantages set out and in appreciation of the cited prior art, the present invention has the object, a method of the type mentioned in such a way that a control mechanism is created, which causes the user of an OBU to give this back as soon as this is no longer needed.

Diese Aufgabe wird mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 gelöst.This object is achieved with the features of claim 1.

Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung manifestieren sich in den abhängigen Ansprüchen.Advantageous embodiments of the invention are manifested in the dependent claims.

Offenbarung der ErfindungDisclosure of the invention

Gemäß der Erfindung werden bei Annäherung und/oder Überschreiten einer Mautsystemgrenze eines Mautsystems oder bei Ausschalten des Fahrzeuggeräts ein akustisches und/oder optisches Signal und/oder eine Nachricht von dem Fahrzeuggerät ausgesendet.According to the invention, when approaching and / or crossing a toll system boundary of a toll system or when the vehicle unit is turned off, an audible and / or visual signal and / or a message are emitted by the vehicle unit.

Die Erkennung, dass sich das Fahrzeuggerät, das im Rahmen der Erfindung in Gestalt einer OBU vorliegt, in der Nähe der Grenze bzw. außerhalb des Mautsystems befindet, kann über die Position der OBU durchgeführt werden. Hierzu kann bspw. die Positionsbestimmung über einen in die OBU eingebauten GPS-Empfänger erfolgen. Die OBU ist dabei programmtechnisch derart eingerichtet, dass eine Mautapplikation, d. h. eine Software, die auf der OBU ausgeführt wird, Ereignisse, z. B. einen Grenzübertritt an einer Mautgrenze, prüft und akustische bzw. optische Signale einleiten kann. Die Nachricht wird bei bzw. nach Grenzübertritt z.B. als Kurznachricht (SMS) per GSM-Modul versendet. Der Inhalt dieser Kurznachricht kann bspw. lauten "Sie haben unerlaubterweise eine Leih- OBU ausgeführt".The recognition that the vehicle device that is present in the form of an OBU within the scope of the invention is located near the border or outside the toll system can be carried out via the position of the OBU. For this purpose, for example, the position can be determined via a built-in OBU GPS receiver. The OBU is programmed in such a way that a toll application, ie. H. a software that runs on the OBU, events, such. As a border crossing at a toll, checks and can initiate acoustic or optical signals. The message is transmitted at or after border crossing, e.g. sent as a short message (SMS) via GSM module. For example, the contents of this short message may be "You have illegally executed a loan OBU".

Der Vorteil der Erfindung ist darin zu sehen, dass ein Nutzer einer OBU dazu bewegt wird, diese möglichst direkt zurück zu geben, sobald die OBU nicht mehr benötigt wird. Dies verringert die Anzahl der notwendigen OBUs und deren kostenbehaftete Anschaffung durch einen Mautbetreiber. Der Erfindung liegt dabei die Einsicht zugrunde, dass über eine entsprechende Software und bei einer damit einhergehenden programmtechnischen Einrichtung der OBU bei Annäherung oder Überschreiten einer Mautsystemgrenze Signale und Nachrichten ausgelöst werden können.The advantage of the invention lies in the fact that a user of an OBU is moved to give it back as directly as soon as the OBU is no longer needed. This reduces the number of OBUs required and their costly purchase by a toll operator. The invention is based on the insight that signals and messages can be triggered by appropriate software and an accompanying program-technical device of the OBU when approaching or exceeding a toll system boundary.

Eine vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung der Erfindung sieht vor, dass die versendete Nachricht zu einem Betreiber des Gebührenerhebungs- oder Mautsystems gesendet wird. Hierzu kann das Kommunikations-Modul derart eingerichtet sein, dass die Versendung einer Nachricht auch im Ausland möglich ist. Nach Erhalt der Nachricht kann der Mautbetreiber im Rahmen der Erfindung auch eine SMS an den Ausleihenden senden. Alternativ kann im Rahmen der Erfindung auch eine autorisierte Person, z. B. aus einem Callcenter, den Ausleihenden kontaktieren und die Rückgabe des Geräts verlangen. Dieses Vorgehen ist vorteilhaft, wenn in der OBU keinen personenbezogenen Daten enthalten sind.An advantageous embodiment of the invention provides that the message sent is sent to an operator of the toll collection or toll system. For this purpose, the communication module can be set up such that sending a message is also possible abroad. After receiving the message, the toll operator can also send an SMS to the borrower in the invention. Alternatively, within the scope of the invention, an authorized person, for. For example, from a call center, contact the lender and request the return of the unit. This procedure is advantageous if no personal data is contained in the OBU.

Vorzugsweise verliert nach einer in dem Mautsystem vorgegebenen Zeitspanne dt die OBU ihre Gültigkeit. Hierzu ist erfindungsgemäß vorgesehen, dass die OBU durch eine Überwachungssoftware deaktiviert wird. Über eine RTC (Echtzeituhr) oder ein Merkmal, was als Differenz zur Deaktivierung herangezogen werden kann, wie z. B. einen Timer, erkennt die OBU die Ungültigkeit. Die vorgegebene Zeitspanne dt kann dabei durch die RTC bestimmt werden. Sobald die OBU ihre Gültigkeit verloren hat, kann sie als Leih-OBU nicht mehr verwendet werden, da die zentralen Systeme des Mautbetreibers die Gültigkeit dieser OBU nicht mehr akzeptieren und folglich deren Betrieb in dem betreffenden Mautsystem ablehnen.Preferably, after a predetermined time in the toll system dt the OBU loses its validity. For this purpose, the invention provides that the OBU is deactivated by a monitoring software. About an RTC (Real Time Clock) or a feature, which can be used as a difference to the deactivation, such. As a timer, the OBU recognizes the invalidity. The predetermined period of time dt can be determined by the RTC. As soon as the OBU has lost its validity, it can no longer be used as a lending OBU, since the toll-issuer's central systems no longer accept the validity of this OBU and consequently reject its operation in the toll system concerned.

Eine praktikable Variante der Erfindung sieht zudem vor, dass von einer Prepaidkarte und/oder einem Mautkonto ein Guthaben abgezogen wird, sobald sich die OBU aus dem Gebührenerhebungs- oder Mautsystem entfernt. Hierzu besteht eine Kopplung zwischen einer Prepaidkarte bzw. dem Mautkonto und der OBU derart, dass über die Prepaidkarte ein Mautkonto referenziert werden kann. Damit eine Prepaidkarte bzw. ein Mautkonto aktiviert wird, sobald die OBU das Gebiet verlässt bzw. verlassen hat, ist im Rahmen der Erfindung vorgesehen, dass eine Abbuchung vom Prepaidkonto erfolgt, sobald in der Zentrale das Verlassen der OBU aus dem Mautsystem detektiert wurde. Auch kann zuvor ein gewisser Betrag von der Prepaidkarte auf die OBU geladen werden, welcher bei Verlassen des Mautgebiets für einen definierten Zeitraum verfällt und nur noch bei ordnungsgemäßer Rückgabe der OBU zurückerstattet wird.A practicable variant of the invention also provides that a credit will be deducted from a prepaid card and / or a toll account as soon as the OBU leaves the toll collection or toll system. For this purpose, there is a coupling between a prepaid card or the toll account and the OBU such that a toll account can be referenced via the prepaid card. In order for a prepaid card or a toll account to be activated as soon as the OBU has left or left the area, provision is made within the scope of the invention for debiting the prepaid account as soon as the leaving the OBU has been detected from the toll system in the center. Also, a certain amount of the prepaid card can be previously loaded on the OBU, which expires when leaving the toll area for a defined period and will only be refunded if the OBU is returned properly.

Vorzugsweise wird nach einem unerlaubten Verlassen des Mautsystems die OBU bei einem Wiedereintritt in das Mautsystem erst wieder aktiviert, wenn eine zusätzliche Gebühr entrichtet worden ist.Preferably, after an unauthorized departure from the toll system, the OBU is not reactivated on re-entry into the toll system until an additional fee has been paid.

Eine weitere praktikable Variante der Erfindung sieht vor, dass bei Abtrennung der OBU von einer Energieversorgung ein akustisches und/oder optisches Signal und/oder eine Nachricht ausgesendet werden.Another practicable variant of the invention provides that when the OBU is disconnected from a power supply, an acoustic and / or optical signal and / or a message are sent out.

Ein Fahrzeuggerät zur Durchführung des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens ist Gegenstand von weiteren Ansprüchen, wonach zunächst das Gerät eine Einrichtung zur Positionsbestimmung des Geräts sowie eine Einrichtung zur Aussendung von akustischen und/oder optischen Signalen sowie eine Software zur Erzeugung der Signale enthält. Damit eine Leih-OBU ihre Gültigkeit verliert, sobald sie für eine gewisse Zeit nicht im Mautsystem verwendet worden ist, ist es von Vorteil, dass das Gerät eine Überwachungssoftware aufweist, durch die das Gerät deaktivierbar ist.A vehicle device for carrying out the method according to the invention is the subject of further claims, according to which first the device contains a device for determining the position of the device and a device for emitting acoustic and / or optical signals and software for generating the signals. In order for a rental OBU to lose its validity as soon as it has not been used in the toll collection system for a certain period of time, it is advantageous for the device to have monitoring software that makes it possible to deactivate the device.

Damit die OBU eine Nachricht an die Zentrale des Mautbetreibers schicken kann, sobald sich die OBU an der Grenze bzw. außerhalb des Mautsystems befindet, ist es zweckmäßig, dass das Gerät ein Kommunikations-Modul aufweist, welches für Roaming und somit den Betrieb in Fremdnetzen eingerichtet ist.In order for the OBU to send a message to the toll operator's headquarters as soon as the OBU is at the border or outside the toll system, it is expedient that the device has a communication module which is set up for roaming and thus operation in foreign networks is.

Die Erfindung wird im Folgenden auf der Grundlage eines Ausführungsbeispiels anhand der Zeichnung näher erläutert. Es zeigt in schematischer Darstellung:

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a method according to the invention.

Das in Fig. 1 schematisch dargestellte erfindungsgemäße Verfahren dient dazu, einem Mautbetreiber 18 ein Signal bzw. eine Nachricht zukommen zu lassen, sobald ein Fahrzeuggerät in Gestalt einer Leih-OBU 100 eine Mautsystemgrenze 10 eines Mautsystems 12 passiert.This in Fig. 1 schematically illustrated method of the invention serves a toll operator 18 to send a signal or message as soon as a vehicle device in the form of a lending OBU 100 passes a toll system boundary 10 of a toll collection system 12.

Das Mautsystem 12 enthält als wichtige Komponente die "OnboardUnit" (OBU) 100, d. h. ein in ein Fahrzeug eingebautes Gerät, das im Rahmen der vorliegenden Erfindung eine Leihgabe des Mautbetreibers 18 ist und einen Positions-Empfänger 11 aufweist, mit dessen Hilfe in dem Mautsystem 12 in bekannter Weise die aktuelle Position eines in Fig. 1 nicht explizit dargestellten Fahrzeuges ermittelt wird. Insbesondere kann die Erkennung der Annäherung bzw. der Überschreitung der Mautsystemgrenze 10 im Rahmen der Erfindung auch mittels GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System), GNSS-Koppelortung (z. B. mit Gyro, Odometer, Beschleunigungssensoren), DSRC-Baken oder GSM-Zellortung vorgenommen werden. Des Weiteren ist die Leih-OBU 100 mit einem an sich bekannten Kommunikations-Modul 16 sowie mit einem Speicher 19 ausgerüstet, in dem fahrzeugspezifische Datenangaben sowie Positionsdaten von sämtlichen mautpflichtigen Straßen des Mautsystems 12 enthalten sind.The toll system 12 contains as an important component the "on-board unit" (OBU) 100, ie a vehicle-mounted device which in the context of the present invention is a loan of the toll operator 18 and has a position receiver 11 with the aid of which in the toll system 12 in a known manner, the current position of a in Fig. 1 not explicitly shown vehicle is determined. In particular, the detection of the approaching or exceeding of the toll system limit 10 within the scope of the invention can also be effected by means of GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System), GNSS coupling location (eg with gyro, odometer, acceleration sensors), DSRC beacons or GSM cell location be made. Furthermore, the rental OBU 100 is equipped with a known communication module 16 and with a memory 19 in which vehicle-specific data and position data from all toll roads of the toll system 12 are included.

Nähert sich nun der Fahrer eines mit einer OBU 100 ausgestalteten Fahrzeugs der Mautsystemgrenze 10 eines Mautsystems 12 werden akustische und optische Signale 13, 14 von hierfür vorgesehenen Einrichtungen 20, 21 erzeugt, die mit der OBU 100 gekoppelt sind.If the driver of a vehicle designed with an OBU 100 now approaches the toll-system boundary 10 of a toll-making system 12, acoustic and optical signals will be emitted Signals 13, 14 generated by dedicated facilities 20, 21, which are coupled to the OBU 100.

Bei der Einrichtung 20, 21 kann es sich beispielsweise um eine Sprachausgabe, die akustische Signale 13 ausgibt oder eine Datenausgabe, wie beispielsweise einem Display, das optische Signale 14 anzeigt, handeln. Dem Fahrer kann so gewarnt werden, dass er sich der Mautsystemgrenze 10 nähert und zur Rückgabe der Leih-OBU 100 verpflichtet ist.The device 20, 21 can be, for example, a voice output that outputs acoustic signals 13 or a data output, such as a display, that displays optical signals 14. The driver can be warned that he is approaching the toll system limit 10 and is obliged to return the rental OBU 100.

Dieser Erzeugung von akustischen und optischen Signalen 13, 14 gehen zwei weitere Verfahrensschritte voraus, nämlich zunächst die Erkennung, dass sich die OBU 100 des Fahrzeuges in der Nähe der Mausystemgrenze 10 befindet. Diese Erkennung erfolgt derart, dass die Position der OBU 100 in herkömmlicher Weise mittels einer Positionsbestimmung über den in die OBU 100 integrierten Empfänger 11 durchgeführt wird. Damit geht einher, dass die OBU 100 programmtechnisch u. a. derart eingerichtet ist, dass eine Mautapplikation, d. h. eine Software, die in Fig. 1 explizit dargestellt und mit dem Bezugszeichen 17 versehen ist, in den Einrichtungen 20, 21 akustische und optische Signale 14, 13 einleitet.This generation of acoustic and optical signals 13, 14 is preceded by two further method steps, namely first the recognition that the OBU 100 of the vehicle is in the vicinity of the mouse system boundary 10. This recognition is performed in such a way that the position of the OBU 100 is carried out in a conventional manner by means of a position determination via the receiver 11 integrated into the OBU 100. This is associated with the fact that the OBU 100 is programmatically, inter alia, set up such that a toll application, ie a software that in Fig. 1 is explicitly shown and provided with the reference numeral 17, in the devices 20, 21 acoustic and optical signals 14, 13 initiates.

Wie aus Fig. 1 weiterhin hervorgeht, sieht das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren eine weitere Möglichkeit vor, den Fahrer, d. h. den Nutzer der Leih-OBU 100 zur Rückgabe der Leih-OBU 100 zu veranlassen. Demnach wird in einem weiteren Verfahrensschritt eine Nachricht 15 per Kommunikations-Modul 16 an die Mobiltelefonnummer des Nutzers der Leih-OBU 100 mit der Aufforderung, die Leih-OBU 100 zurück zu geben, gesendet. Dem Versand der Nachricht 15 geht auch hier die oben beschriebene Positionsbestimmung der Leih-OBU 100 und die programmtechnische Gestaltung der OBU 100 durch die Mautapplikation, d. h. durch die Software 17 voraus.How out Fig. 1 Furthermore, the method according to the invention provides a further option for causing the driver, ie the user of the lending OBU 100, to return the lending OBU 100. Accordingly, in a further method step, a message 15 is sent via communication module 16 to the mobile phone number of the user of the lending OBU 100 with the request to return the lending OBU 100. The sending of the message 15 is preceded by the above-described position determination of the loan OBU 100 and the program engineering design of the OBU 100 by the toll application, ie by the software 17.

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Verfahren zur automatischen Abrechnung in einem Gebührenerhebungs- oder Mautsystem (12) mittels eines Fahrzeuggeräts (100), dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass bei Annäherung und/oder Überschreiten einer Mautsystemgrenze (10) des Mautsystems (12) oder bei Ausschalten des Fahrzeuggeräts (100) oder bei Abtrennung des des Fahrzeuggeräts (100) von der Energieversorgung ein akustisches und/oder optisches Signal (13, 14) und/oder eine Nachricht (15) von dem Fahrzeuggerät (100) ausgesendet werden.A method for automatic billing in a toll collection or tolling system (12) by means of a vehicle device (100), characterized in that when approaching and / or crossing a toll system boundary (10) of the toll system (12) or when turning off the vehicle unit (100) or at Separation of the vehicle unit (100) from the power supply an acoustic and / or optical signal (13, 14) and / or a message (15) from the vehicle unit (100) are emitted. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Nachricht (15) zu einem zentralen System (18) des Gebührenerhebungs- oder Mautsystems gesendet wird.A method according to claim 1, characterized in that the message (15) is sent to a central system (18) of the toll collection or toll system. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass eine Positionsbestimmung des Fahrzeuggeräts (100) bei Annäherung und/oder Überschreitung der Mautsystemgrenze (10) erfolgt.A method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that a position determination of the vehicle device (100) takes place when approaching and / or exceeding the toll system boundary (10). Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass nach einer in dem Mautsystem (12) vorgegebenen Zeitspanne dt das Fahrzeuggerät (100) seine Gültigkeit verliert.Method according to one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the vehicle device (100) loses its validity after a time span dt predetermined in the toll system (12). Verfahren nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass in dem Fahrzeuggerät (100) personenbezogene Daten eines Benutzers des Fahrzeuggeräts (100) gespeichert werden.Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the vehicle device (100) personal data of a user of the vehicle device (100) are stored. Verfahren nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass von einer Prepaidkarte und/oder einem Mautkonto ein Guthaben abgezogen wird, nachdem sich das Fahrzeuggerät (100) aus dem Gebührenerhebungs- oder Mautsystem (12) entfernt.Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a credit is deducted from a prepaid card and / or a toll account, after the vehicle device (100) from the toll collection or toll system (12). Verfahren nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Nachricht (15) zu dem Benutzer des Fahrzeuggeräts (100) gesendet wird.Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the message (15) is sent to the user of the vehicle device (100). Verfahren nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass bei Abtrennung des Fahrzeuggerätes (100) von einer Energieversorgung das akustische und/oder optische Signal (13, 14) und/oder eine Nachricht (15) ausgesendet werden.Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on separation of the vehicle device (100) from a power supply, the acoustic and / or optical signal (13, 14) and / or a message (15) are emitted. Verfahren nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass nach einem unerlaubten Verlassen des Mautsystems (12) das Fahrzeuggerät (100) bei einem Wiedereintritt in das Mautsystem (12) erst wieder aktiviert wird, wenn eine zusätzliche Gebühr entrichtet worden ist.Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that after an unauthorized leaving the toll system (12) the vehicle unit (100) is only reactivated upon re-entry into the toll system (12) when an additional fee has been paid. Fahrzeuggerät (100) zur automatischen Abrechnung in einem Gebührenerhebungs- oder Mautsystem (12), dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Gerät (100) eine Einrichtung (11) zur Positionsbestimmung des Geräts (100) sowie Einrichtungen (20, 21) zur Aussendung von akustischen und/oder optischen Signalen (13,14) sowie eine Software (17) zur Erzeugung der Signale (13, 14) enthält.Vehicle device (100) for automatic billing in a toll collection or tolling system (12), characterized in that the device (100) comprises means (11) for determining the position of the device (100) and means (20, 21) for emitting acoustic and / or optical signals (13, 14) and software (17) for generating the signals (13, 14). Fahrzeuggerät nach Anspruch 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Gerät (100) eine Überwachungssoftware aufweist, durch die das Gerät (100) deaktivierbar ist.Vehicle device according to claim 10, characterized in that the device (100) has a monitoring software by which the device (100) can be deactivated. Fahrzeuggerät nach Anspruch 10 oder 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Gerät (100) ein Kommunikations-Modul (16) aufweist, welches für Roaming (betrieb in Fremdnetzen) eingerichtet istVehicle device according to claim 10 or 11, characterized in that the device (100) has a communication module (16) which is set up for roaming (operation in foreign networks)
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