JP2009098747A - Onboard device, fee settlement method, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an onboard device, a fee settlement method, and a program, which give a chance to select a settlement method again. <P>SOLUTION: A CPU inquires a driver about whether to settle a parking fee by DSRC (dedicated short range communication) (step S22). When the driver does not select DSRC settlement in response thereto (step S26;No), the CPU inquires the driver about whether to settle the parking fee by cash, in step S33. Then, when the driver does not select cash settlement before a settlement period timer reaches a timeout (step S37;No), the CPU returns to step S22 and again inquires the driver about whether to settle the parking fee by DSRC. Thereby, even when the driver has not selected DSRC settlement, the CPU gives the driver a chance to select DSRC settlement for the parking fee again. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an in-vehicle device, a fee settlement method, and a program, and more particularly to an in-vehicle device, a fee settlement method, and a program that can give an opportunity to select a settlement method again.

  The driver ID transmitted from the in-vehicle device via the DSRC (Dedicated Short Range Communication) antenna installed in the parking lot is obtained from the reception date and time, and the vehicle entry and exit date and time are determined. An automatic parking lot fee system that calculates a parking time by calculating a parking fee from a parking lot, charges the parking fee to a financial institution, and automatically settles it is already widely used (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Even in such an automatic parking fee system, there is a desire to settle the parking fee with cash as before, and whether the parking fee is settled with cash or automatic withdrawal is determined by the roadside device mounted on the vehicle via the DSRC antenna. It is assumed that the driver is instructed to select a settlement method in the device, and in response to this, the driver decides according to the selection made by the in-vehicle device.
JP 2000-285157 A

  However, in the automatic parking lot fee system, if the driver does not select a payment method within a predetermined limit period due to the non-stop payment by paying with DSRC, it will be automatically performed regardless of the driver's intention. It will be decided to settle in cash and will not be given the opportunity to choose again.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above, and an object thereof is to provide an in-vehicle device, a fee settlement method, and a program that can give an opportunity to select a settlement method again.

  In order to achieve the above object, the in-vehicle apparatus according to the first aspect of the present invention provides a first inquiry means for inquiring of a driver whether a predetermined fee is settled by a first settlement method of a plurality of types of settlement methods. And in response to the inquiry by the first inquiry means, when the driver selects not to settle the predetermined fee by the first settlement method, the driver settles the predetermined fee. Second inquiry means for inquiring whether to use a second settlement method different from the method, and period elapse determination for determining whether a period during which the driver can respond to the inquiry by the first and second inquiry means has elapsed And in response to the inquiry by the second inquiry means, the driver settles the predetermined fee in the second decision before determining that the response time has elapsed by the means and the period elapse determination means. If you choose not to perform the method, again, and a re-query means for performing a query by the first inquiry means.

  Further, in the in-vehicle device, the re-inquiry means, in response to an inquiry by the second inquiry means, after the driver selects that the predetermined fee is to be settled by the second settlement method, If the driver gives an instruction to change the selection before it is determined by the period elapsed determination means that the response period has elapsed, the inquiry by the first inquiry means may be executed again.

  Further, the in-vehicle device includes: a reset timing determination unit that determines whether or not a predetermined reset timing within the responsive period is reached; and the driver performs the first and second settlements for the settlement of the predetermined fee. If it is determined by the reset timing determination means that the predetermined reset timing has been reached without selecting any of the methods, the inquiry by the first inquiry means is performed again by executing a predetermined reset process. Resetting means to be executed may be further provided.

  Then, in response to the inquiry from the first inquiry means, the in-vehicle device, when the driver chooses to perform the settlement of the predetermined fee by the first settlement method, settles the predetermined fee. After determining that the first settlement method is to be performed, and in response to an inquiry by the second inquiry means, the driver has selected to perform the settlement of the predetermined fee by the second settlement method; If it is determined by the progress determination means that a period in which a response can be made has passed, a settlement method determination means may be further provided that determines to settle the predetermined fee by the second settlement method.

  A fee settlement method according to a second aspect of the present invention includes a first inquiry step for inquiring of a driver whether a predetermined fee is settled by a first settlement method among a plurality of types of settlement methods; In response to an inquiry in one inquiry step, when the driver chooses not to settle the predetermined fee by the first settlement method, the settlement of the predetermined fee is different from the first settlement method. A second inquiry step for inquiring whether to use the second settlement method, a period elapse determination step for determining whether a period in which a response can be made to the inquiry by the first and second inquiry steps has elapsed, and the period elapse determination step In response to the inquiry by the second inquiry step, the driver settles the predetermined fee before the second period is determined by the second inquiry step. If you choose not to perform the pre method comprises again, and re-query performing a query by the first interrogation step.

  Further, a program according to a third aspect of the present invention includes a first inquiry procedure for inquiring of a driver whether a predetermined fee is to be settled by a first settlement method among a plurality of types of settlement methods. In response to the inquiry by the first inquiry procedure, when the driver selects not to settle the predetermined fee by the first settlement method, the settlement of the predetermined fee is the first settlement method. A second inquiry procedure for inquiring whether to use a different second settlement method, a period elapse determination procedure for determining whether a period of time for responding to an inquiry by the first and second inquiry procedures has elapsed, and the period elapse determination Before it is determined that the time period during which the response can be made by the procedure has elapsed, in response to the inquiry by the second inquiry procedure, the driver uses the second settlement method to settle the predetermined fee. If you choose not performed, once again executes a re-query To perform a query by the first inquiry procedure.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the vehicle-mounted apparatus which can give the opportunity to select a payment method again, a charge payment method, and a program can be provided.

  Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described.

  First, the configuration of the parking fee settlement system according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. The parking fee settlement system 1 is provided near the exit of the parking lot. As shown in FIG. 1, the vehicle detection sensor 10, the gate device 20, the roadside device 30, the in-vehicle device 40, the settlement server 50, , Is roughly composed.

  The vehicle detection sensor 10 is composed of, for example, a loop coil and is embedded in the vicinity of the exit of the parking lot. The vehicle detection sensor 10 detects a vehicle approaching the vicinity of the exit of the parking lot, and transmits a predetermined detection signal to the roadside device 30. Specifically, the vehicle is detected by the vehicle detection sensor 10 when the vehicle enters a range where the driver can operate the roadside device 30.

  The gate device 20 includes, for example, a pole 21 that restricts the exit of the vehicle from the parking lot, a motor (not shown) that moves the pole 21 up and down, and the like. The gate device 20 normally sets the pole 21 in the closed position so that the vehicle cannot be withdrawn.

  In response to receiving the gate opening instruction signal transmitted from the roadside device 30, the gate device 20 drives the motor to raise the pole 21 to the open position, thereby enabling the vehicle to leave. . Further, in response to receiving the gate closing instruction signal transmitted from the roadside device 30, the gate device 20 drives the motor to lower the pole 21 to the closed position so that the vehicle cannot be withdrawn. To.

  The roadside device 30 is composed of, for example, a parking fee settlement device installed near the entrance of a parking lot, and on its outer surface, as shown in FIG. 2, a display screen 31, a speaker 32, a parking ticket insertion slot 33, a coin insertion slot 34, a bill insertion slot 35, a payout slot 36, and the like are provided.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the roadside device 30. As shown in FIG. 3, the roadside device 30 includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 301, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 302, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 303, an I / O (Input / Output) port 304, A wireless communication unit 305, an image display unit 306, an operation unit 307, and an audio processing unit 308, which are connected to each other via a system bus or the like. In addition, although not shown, the roadside device 30 is provided with a card reader, a receipt printer, a coin selector, a coin dispensing device, a bill reader, a bill dispensing device, and the like.

  CPU303 controls operation | movement of each part of the roadside apparatus 30 by suitably executing the various programs memorize | stored in ROM301 using RAM302 as a work area.

  The ROM 301 stores an OS (Operating System), various application programs, various data, and the like.

  In the present embodiment, the ROM 301 stores, as an application program, a roadside parking fee settlement program that executes processing (roadside parking fee settlement processing) necessary on the roadside device 30 side when the parking fee is settled. .

  In addition, the ROM 301 executes a process (DSRC (Dedicated Short Range Communication) settlement process) necessary for settlement of a parking fee using an IC (Integrated Circuit) card as a subroutine program of a roadside parking fee settlement program. A DSRC settlement program and a cash settlement program for executing a process (cash settlement process) necessary for settlement of a parking fee using cash are stored.

  Furthermore, the ROM 301 includes a parking lot ID (Identification Data) that can identify a business operator that operates the parking lot where the roadside device 30 is installed, a parking fee determination table that is used when the parking fee is settled, and the like. Data is stored. In the parking fee determination table, a parking period and a parking fee are associated and registered.

  In the present embodiment, the RAM 302 is provided with a parking time timer or the like. The parking time timer measures the period (parking period) from when the vehicle enters the parking lot until it leaves, and is detected by a vehicle detection sensor (not shown) embedded near the entrance of the parking lot. When a driver ID is received through communication with the in-vehicle device 40 by a wireless communication device (not shown) installed near the entrance of the parking lot, a predetermined timer initial value is set, etc. Start measurement.

  The I / O port 304 supplies a detection signal input from the vehicle detection sensor 10 or a detection sensor provided corresponding to the parking ticket insertion slot 33 to the CPU 303 or a gate opening instruction signal supplied from the CPU 303. Or a gate closing instruction signal is output to the gate device 20.

  The wireless communication unit 305 includes, for example, a wireless communication device that adopts the DSRC method, and performs wireless communication of various data with the in-vehicle device 40 mounted on the vehicle approaching the roadside device 30. In the present embodiment, the driver ID transmitted from the in-vehicle device 40 is received, or various instruction signals are transmitted to the in-vehicle device 40.

  The image display unit 306 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like, and displays various messages for the driver of the vehicle, a touch panel, and the like on the display screen 31 shown in FIG.

  The operation unit 307 is composed of, for example, a touch panel type input device, and generates a designation signal corresponding to the operation of the touch panel by the driver and supplies it to the CPU 303.

  The audio processing unit 308 is configured by, for example, a D / A (Digital / Analog) converter and the like, converts a digital audio signal supplied from the CPU 303 into an analog audio signal, and outputs various audio signals from the speaker 32 to the vehicle driver. Output messages.

  A vehicle-mounted device 40 shown in FIG. 1 is mounted on a vehicle such as an automobile, and is integrally configured as a car navigation device, for example. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the in-vehicle device 40. As shown in FIG. 4, the in-vehicle device 40 includes a ROM 401, a RAM 402, a CPU 403, an I / O port 404, a wireless communication unit 405, an image display unit 406, an operation unit 407, and an audio processing unit 408. A storage unit 409 and an IC card processing unit 410, which are connected to each other via a system bus or the like. The in-vehicle device 40 is connected to the settlement server 50 via a network such as the Internet.

  The CPU 403 controls the operation of each unit of the in-vehicle device 40 by appropriately executing various programs stored in the ROM 401 and the storage unit 409 using the RAM 402 as a work area.

  In the present embodiment, the RAM 402 is provided with a selection period timer or the like. The selection period timer measures a period (selection period) in which the driver can select whether the parking fee is settled as a DSRC settlement or a cash settlement, and starts a vehicle-side parking fee settlement process described later. In addition, the measurement of the selection period is started by setting a predetermined timer initial value or the like.

  The I / O port 404 reads map information and the like from a DVD-ROM inserted in a DVD-ROM (Digital Versatile Disc) drive (not shown), for example, and supplies it to the CPU 403.

  For example, the wireless communication unit 405 converts a GPS radio wave input from a plurality of GPS (Global Positioning System) satellites via an antenna (not shown) into an electric signal and supplies the electric signal to the CPU 403. And a wireless communication device provided with a function of performing wireless communication of various data between them. In the present embodiment, the wireless communication device 405 transmits a driver ID to the roadside device 30 and receives various instruction signals from the roadside device 30.

  The image display unit 406 is composed of a liquid crystal display device or the like, similar to the image display unit 306 shown in FIG. 3, and displays navigation images and television based on GPS radio waves received by the wireless communication unit 405 on a display screen (not shown). An image or the like is displayed, or a map image or the like stored in the storage unit 409 is displayed. The image display unit 406 displays various messages for the vehicle driver, a touch panel, and the like on a display screen (not shown).

  Similar to the operation unit 307 shown in FIG. 3, the operation unit 407 includes a touch panel type input device and the like, and generates a designation signal corresponding to the operation of the touch panel by the driver and supplies it to the CPU 403 or the driver. The IC card number input by operating the touch panel is supplied to the CPU 403.

  Similar to the audio processing unit 308 shown in FIG. 3, the audio processing unit 408 includes a D / A converter and the like. The audio processing unit 408 converts a digital audio signal supplied from the CPU 403 into an analog audio signal and outputs it from a speaker (not shown). Outputs various voice messages to the vehicle driver.

  The storage unit 409 includes, for example, a hard disk drive and stores an OS, various application programs, various data, predetermined map information, and the like.

  In the present embodiment, the storage unit 409 includes a vehicle-side parking fee settlement program that executes processing (car-side parking fee settlement processing) necessary on the in-vehicle device 40 side when the parking fee is settled as an application program. It is remembered.

  The IC card processing unit 410 is configured to be able to insert, for example, an IC card in which a driver ID capable of specifying the driver is electronically written, and accesses the inserted IC card to obtain the driver ID and the like. Read out and supply to CPU 403.

  The settlement server 50 performs settlement of parking charges using an IC card, and is composed of, for example, a framework or a workstation. As shown in FIG. 5, the settlement server 50 includes a ROM 501, a RAM 502, a CPU 503, and a storage unit 509, which are connected to each other via a system bus or the like. Further, the settlement server 50 is connected to the roadside device 30 via a network.

  The CPU 503 controls the operation of each unit of the settlement server 50 by appropriately executing various programs stored in the ROM 501 and the storage unit 509 using the RAM 502 as a work area.

  The storage unit 509 includes, for example, a hard disk drive and stores an OS, various application programs, various data, and the like.

  In the present embodiment, the storage unit 509 stores a settlement DB (Data Base) that registers and registers IDs and accounts of drivers who can settle using an IC card, operators operating parking lots, and the like. Has been.

  Next, a specific operation of the parking fee settlement system 1 having the above configuration will be described with reference to the drawings. When the vehicle approaches the vicinity of the exit of the parking lot and enters a region where wireless communication by the DSRC method can be performed between the roadside device 30 and the in-vehicle device 40, the CPU 303 is stored in the ROM 301 on the roadside device 30 side. The roadside parking fee settlement process shown in FIG. 6 is started by executing the roadside parking fee settlement program.

  When the roadside parking fee settlement process is started, the CPU 303 first, as shown in FIG. 6, sets a settlement selection instruction signal for instructing whether to settle the parking fee as a DSRC settlement or a cash settlement. Is transmitted from the wireless communication unit 305 to the in-vehicle device 40 (step S1).

  Thereafter, the CPU 303 checks the input state of the I / O port 304, and has the wireless communication unit 305 received a payment designation signal for designating either DSRC payment or cash payment from the in-vehicle device 40? It is determined whether or not (step S2).

  If the settlement designation signal has not been received (step S2; No), the CPU 303 loops and waits until the settlement designation signal is received, and then receives the settlement designation signal (step S2; Yes). It is determined whether the payment designation signal designates DSRC payment or cash settlement (step S3).

  Here, if the payment designation signal designates DSRC payment (step S3; Yes), the CPU 303 executes the DSRC payment program stored in the ROM 301 to settle the parking fee using the IC card. The DSRC settlement process is executed (step S4).

  If it is determined in step S3 that the payment designation signal does not designate DSRC payment (step S3; No), the vehicle detection sensor 10 is checked by checking the input state of the I / O port 305 or the like. It is determined whether or not a vehicle is detected by the vehicle detection sensor 10 by determining whether or not a detection signal from the vehicle has been received (step S5).

  Here, if the vehicle is not detected (step S5; No), the CPU 303 waits in a loop until the vehicle is detected. After that, when the vehicle is detected (step S5; Yes), predetermined image data. By supplying the voice data to the image display unit 306 and the voice processing unit 308, a message for instructing the driver to insert a parking ticket into the parking ticket insertion slot 33 as shown in FIG. Or output a voice corresponding to this message from the speaker 32 (step S6).

  Subsequently, the CPU 303 determines whether or not a detection signal is received from a predetermined detection sensor provided corresponding to the parking ticket insertion slot 33 by checking an input state of the I / O port 304 or the like. Thus, it is determined whether or not a parking ticket has been inserted into the parking ticket insertion slot 33 by the driver (step S7).

  Here, if the parking ticket is not inserted (step S7; No), the CPU 303 loops and waits until the parking ticket is inserted. After that, when the parking ticket is inserted (step S7; Yes), the ROM 301 By executing the cash settlement program stored in the above, a cash settlement process is performed to settle the parking fee using cash (step S8).

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing details of the DSRC settlement process in step S4. When this DSRC payment process is started, the CPU 303 first acquires the driver ID included in the payment designation signal as shown in FIG. 8 (step S101). Next, the CPU 303 detects a parking period timer corresponding to the driver ID acquired in the process of step S101 from the RAM 302, and stores a parking fee corresponding to the parking period indicated by the timer value in the parking period timer in the ROM 301. This is determined with reference to the stored parking fee determination table (step S102).

  Subsequently, the CPU 303 sends a settlement request signal including the driver ID acquired in the process of step S101, the parking fee determined in the process of step S102, and the operator ID stored in the ROM 301 to the network. To the settlement server 50, requesting the settlement of the parking fee using the IC card (step S103).

  At this time, on the payment server 50 side, the CPU 503 receives the payment request signal transmitted from the roadside device 30 via the network, and stores in the storage unit 509 what matches the driver ID included in the payment request signal. It is detected from the settlement DB being processed. Here, when a matching driver ID is detected, processing necessary for transferring the parking fee from an account corresponding to the driver ID to an account corresponding to the operator ID is performed at a later date. Thereafter, the CPU 503 transmits a request acceptance notification signal for notifying that a request for payment of the parking fee has been accepted to the roadside device 30 via the network. On the other hand, when a matching driver ID cannot be detected, a request rejection notification signal notifying that the request for payment of the parking fee has been rejected is transmitted to the roadside device 30 via the network.

  Then, on the roadside device 30 side, the CPU 303 determines whether either the request acceptance notification signal or the request rejection notification signal is received from the settlement server 50 (step S104). If neither the settlement acceptance notification signal nor the settlement rejection notification signal has been received (step S104; No), the CPU 303 waits until these are received.

  Thereafter, when either the request acceptance notification signal or the request rejection notification signal is received (step S104; Yes), the CPU 303 determines whether it is a request acceptance notification signal or a request rejection notification signal (step S105).

  If the request rejection notification signal has been received (step S105; No), the CPU 303 sends a payment incomplete notification signal from the wireless communication unit 305 to notify that the parking charge using the IC card could not be settled. It transmits to the vehicle equipment 40 (step S106).

  On the other hand, when the request acceptance notification signal is received (step S105; Yes), a settlement completion notification signal for notifying that the settlement of the parking fee using the IC card is completed is transmitted from the wireless communication unit 305 to the in-vehicle device. 40 (step S107), a gate opening instruction signal is transmitted from the I / O port 304 to the gate device 20, and the pole 21 is raised to the open position, thereby controlling the vehicle to be able to leave. (Step S108).

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing details of the cash settlement process in step S8. When this cash settlement process is started, the CPU 303 first reads the parking start time recorded in the parking ticket inserted in the parking ticket insertion slot 33 as shown in FIG. Then, the parking period is determined from the current time, and the parking fee corresponding to this parking period is determined with reference to the parking fee determination table stored in the ROM 301 (step S201).

  Next, the CPU 303 supplies image data and audio data corresponding to the parking fee determined in the process of step S201 to the image display unit 306 and the audio processing unit 308, for example, as shown in FIG. A message for instructing the driver to pay the parking fee is displayed on the display screen 31, or a sound corresponding to the message is output from the speaker 32 (step S202).

  Subsequently, the CPU 303 sorts the coins inserted into the coin insertion slot 34 by the driver with a coin selector, reads the banknotes inserted into the banknote insertion slot 35 with a banknote reader, etc. It is determined whether or not the amount paid has reached the parking fee determined in step S201 (step S203).

  If the amount paid by the driver has not reached the parking fee (step S203; No), the CPU 303 loops and waits until the amount paid reaches the parking fee. When the parking fee is reached (step S203; Yes), it is determined whether or not the amount paid is larger than the parking fee (step S204).

  If the amount paid is greater than the parking fee (step S204; Yes), the CPU 303 obtains the difference between the amount paid and the parking fee, and uses this coin dispensing device or banknote dispensing device for this difference. Payout from the payout opening 36 (step S205).

  When it is determined that the amount paid in the process of step S204 is equal to the parking fee (step S204; No), after executing the process of step S205, a receipt is issued from the receipt printer ( Step S206), by supplying predetermined image data and audio data to the image display unit 306 and the audio processing unit 308, for example, that the payment of the parking fee using cash as shown in FIG. A message to be notified is displayed on the display screen 31, or a sound corresponding to this message is output from the speaker 32 (step S207).

  Thereafter, the CPU 303 transmits a gate opening instruction signal from the I / O port 304 to the gate device 20 and raises the pole 21 to the open position, thereby controlling the vehicle to be able to leave (step S208).

  In addition, on the vehicle-mounted device 40 side, in response to the CPU 403 receiving the payment selection instruction signal transmitted from the roadside device 30 by the wireless communication unit 405, the vehicle-side parking fee payment stored in the storage unit 409 is received. By executing the program, the vehicle side parking fee settlement process shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 is started.

  When the vehicle-side parking fee settlement process is started, the CPU 403 first measures the selection period by setting a predetermined timer initial value in the selection period timer provided in the RAM 402, as shown in FIG. Is started (step S21).

  Next, the CPU 303 extracts image data and audio data included in the settlement selection instruction signal received by the wireless communication unit 405 and supplies the extracted image data and audio data to the image display unit 406 and the audio processing unit 408, for example, as illustrated in FIG. A message asking the driver whether or not to settle the parking fee as a DSRC settlement is displayed on the display screen, or a voice corresponding to this message is output from the speaker (step S22).

  Then, the CPU 403 checks the input state from the operation unit 407 and determines whether or not the driver has operated the touch panel to make a DSRC payment (step S23).

  If the touch panel is not operated by the driver (step S23; No), the CPU 403 determines whether or not a predetermined reset timing has been reached by checking the timer value in the selection period timer (step S23). If it is not the reset timing (step S24; No), the process returns to step S23 and waits for the touch panel to be operated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S24 that the reset timing has come (step S24; Yes), a predetermined reset process is executed (step S25). In the reset process in step S25, the power of the vehicle-mounted device 40 is turned off or the supply of the carrier wave is stopped, and the wireless communication between the roadside device 30 and the vehicle-mounted device 40 is temporarily stopped, and then the power is turned on. The wireless communication between the roadside device 30 and the vehicle-mounted device 40 is resumed by re-inserting or releasing the supply stop of the carrier wave.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the touch panel has been operated by the driver in the process of step S23 (step S23; Yes), it is determined whether the driver has selected whether or not to make DSRC payment. Step S26).

  If the DSRC payment is selected (step S26; Yes), the CPU 403 determines to perform the parking fee by the DSRC payment, and transmits a DSRC payment specifying signal for specifying the DSRC payment to the wireless communication unit 405. To the roadside device 30 (step S27 in FIG. 12).

  Further, the CPU 403 supplies predetermined image data and audio data to the image display unit 406 and the audio processing unit 408, and for example, it is selected to make a DSRC payment to the driver as shown in FIG. A message notifying this is displayed on the display screen, or a sound corresponding to this message is output from the speaker (step S28).

  Thereafter, the CPU 403 determines whether or not a payment completion notification signal or a payment incomplete notification signal has been received from the roadside device 30 by checking the input state of the I / O port 404 (step S29). . Here, if neither the settlement completion notification signal nor the settlement incomplete notification signal has been received (step S29; No), the CPU 403 waits until these are received.

  Thereafter, when receiving either the payment completion notification signal or the payment incomplete notification signal (step S29; Yes), the CPU 403 determines whether it is a payment completion notification signal or a payment incomplete notification signal (step S30).

  If the settlement completion notification signal has been received (step S30; Yes), the CPU 403 supplies predetermined image data and audio data to the image display unit 406 and the audio processing unit 408, for example, as shown in FIG. A message notifying the driver that the DSRC settlement is completed is displayed on the display screen as shown in a), or a sound corresponding to this message is output from the speaker (step S31).

  On the other hand, when the payment incomplete notification signal is received (step S30; No), predetermined image data and audio data are supplied to the image display unit 406 and the audio processing unit 408, for example, as shown in FIG. A message notifying the driver that DSRC payment could not be made is displayed on the display screen, or a sound corresponding to this message is output from the speaker (step S32).

  on the other hand. If it is determined in the process of step S26 of FIG. 11 that the driver has not selected DSRC payment (step S26; No), then, the driver charges a parking fee as shown in FIG. 13B. A message for inquiring whether or not the settlement is to be a cash settlement is displayed on the display screen, or a voice corresponding to the message is output from the speaker (step S33).

  Then, the CPU 403 determines whether or not the driver has operated the touch panel to select cash settlement by checking the input state from the operation unit 407 (step S34).

  If the touch panel is not operated by the driver (step S34; No), the CPU 403 determines whether or not a predetermined reset timing has been reached by checking the timer value in the selection period timer (step S34). If it is not the reset timing (step S35; No), the process returns to step S34 and waits for the touch panel to be operated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S35 that the reset timing has come (step S35; Yes), a predetermined reset process is executed (step S36).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the touch panel has been operated by the driver in the process of step S34 (step S34; Yes), it is determined whether the driver has selected whether or not cash settlement is selected (step S34; Yes). Step S37).

  Here, when it is selected that the driver does not make the cash settlement (step S37; No), the process returns to the process of step S22 and the driver pays the parking fee again as the DSRC settlement. A message for inquiring about this message is displayed on the display screen, and sound corresponding to this message is output from the speaker.

  On the other hand, when the driver selects cash settlement (step S37; Yes), by supplying predetermined image data and audio data to the image display unit 406 and the audio processing unit 408, For example, a message for notifying the driver that cash settlement has been selected as shown in FIG. 14 (b), a change icon capable of instructing a change from a cash settlement to a DSRC settlement, and a parking fee settlement; Is displayed on the display screen, or voice corresponding to this message is output from the speaker (step S38).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the change icon displayed on the display screen in the process of step S38 has been clicked by the driver (step S39). If it has not been clicked (step S39; No), the selection period is continued. It is determined whether or not the selection period timer has timed out by checking whether or not the timer value in the timer has reached a predetermined timer upper limit value (step S40).

  If the selection period timer has not timed out (step S40; No), the CPU 403 returns to the process of step S39, waits for the change icon to be clicked, and then clicks on (step (step S40)). S39; Yes), the process returns to the process of step S22, and a message is displayed on the display screen asking the driver whether the parking fee is to be settled as a DSRC settlement, or a voice corresponding to the message is displayed on the speaker. Or output from.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the process of step S40 that the selection period timer has timed out (step S40; Yes), it is determined that the parking fee is to be performed by DSRC settlement, and cash settlement designation that designates cash settlement is designated. A signal is transmitted from the wireless communication unit 405 to the roadside device 30 (step S41).

  As described above, according to the parking fee settlement system 1 according to the present embodiment, the CPU 403 displays a message asking the driver whether or not to settle the parking fee as a DSRC settlement in the process of step S22. Or a sound corresponding to this message is output from the speaker. In response to this, when the driver chooses not to make the DSRC payment (step S26; No), the driver asks the driver whether or not the payment of the parking fee is a cash payment in the process of step S33. A message is displayed on the display screen, and sound corresponding to the message is output from the speaker.

  If the driver chooses not to make a cash settlement before the selection period timer times out (step S37; No), the process returns to the process of step S22, and the driver pays the parking fee again. Is displayed on the display screen, or a voice corresponding to this message is output from the speaker.

  Even if the driver chooses to make a cash settlement (step S37; Yes), before the selection period timer times out (step S40; No), if the change icon is clicked (step S39; Yes), The CPU 403 returns to the process of step S22, and displays a message on the display screen asking the driver whether or not the parking fee is to be settled as a DSRC settlement, or outputs a sound corresponding to the message from the speaker. To do.

  As a result, even when the driver has selected not to make DSRC payment once, the CPU 403 can give the driver an opportunity to select again to make the DSRC payment for the parking fee.

  In addition, if the driver does not select whether or not to make DSRC payment, or if he / she chooses not to make cash payment while selecting not to make DSRC payment, the selection period timer times out. When the previous predetermined reset timing is reached, the predetermined reset process is executed in the processes of steps S25 and S30. Thereby, since the wireless communication between the roadside device 30 and the in-vehicle device 40 is temporarily stopped and then restarted, the CPU 403 can redo the vehicle side parking fee settlement processing from the beginning.

  As a result, the CPU 403 automatically sets the cashout for the selection period timer to time out without selecting whether or not to make DSRC payment or whether or not to make cash payment. It can be prevented from being determined.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

  In the above embodiment, the insertion of the parking ticket is confirmed in step S7, and the parking period is calculated from the time recorded in the parking ticket, but the warehousing time used for DSRC settlement is transmitted to the roadside device. Thus, the parking fee at the time of cash settlement may be calculated.

  In the above-described embodiment, in the reset process in steps S25 and S30, the power of the mounting device 40 is turned off or the supply of the carrier wave is stopped, and wireless communication between the roadside device 30 and the in-vehicle device 40 is temporarily performed. After stopping, the power supply is turned on again or the supply stop of the carrier wave is released, and the wireless communication between the roadside device 30 and the in-vehicle device 40 is resumed, so that the vehicle-side parking fee settlement processing Was described as being redone from the beginning. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the vehicle-side parking fee settlement process may be redone from the beginning by returning to the process of step S21.

  In the above embodiment, the programs executed by the CPUs 303, 403, and 503 are stored in advance in the ROMs 301, 401, 501 and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and by applying a program for executing the above-described processing to an existing general-purpose computer, the roadside device 30, the in-vehicle device 40, and the payment server 50 according to the above-described embodiment. It may be made to function as.

  A method for providing such a program is arbitrary. For example, the program may be stored and distributed on a computer-readable recording medium (flexible disk, CD (Compact Disc) -ROM, DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) -ROM, etc.). Alternatively, the program may be stored in a storage on a network such as the Internet and provided by downloading it.

  Further, when the above processing is executed by sharing the OS and the application program or by cooperation between the OS and the application program, only the application program may be stored in a recording medium or storage. It is also possible to superimpose a program on a carrier wave and distribute it via a network. For example, the program may be posted on a bulletin board (BBS: Bulletin Board System) on the network, and the program may be distributed via the network. Then, this program may be activated and executed in the same manner as other application programs under the control of the OS, so that the above processing can be executed.

It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of a parking fee payment system. It is an external view which illustrates a roadside apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of a roadside apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of a vehicle-mounted apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of a payment server. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a roadside parking fee payment process. It is a figure which shows the example of an image display on the display screen of a roadside apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a DSRC payment process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a cash payment process. It is a figure which shows the example of an image display on the display screen of a roadside apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a vehicle side parking charge payment process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a vehicle side parking charge payment process. It is a figure which shows the example of an image display on the display screen of a vehicle-mounted apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of an image display on the display screen of a vehicle-mounted apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of an image display on the display screen of a vehicle-mounted apparatus.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Parking fee payment system 10 Vehicle detection sensor 20 Gate apparatus 30 Roadside apparatus 40 In-vehicle apparatus 50 Payment server

Claims (6)

First inquiry means for inquiring of a driver whether to settle a predetermined fee by a first payment method of a plurality of types of payment methods;
In response to the inquiry by the first inquiry means, when the driver chooses not to settle the predetermined fee by the first settlement method, the driver settles the predetermined fee with the first settlement method. A second inquiry means for inquiring whether to use a different second settlement method;
A period elapsed determination means for determining whether or not a period in which the driver can respond to the inquiry by the first and second inquiry means has elapsed;
The driver does not settle the predetermined fee according to the second settlement method in response to the inquiry by the second inquiry means before determining that the period in which the response can be made has elapsed by the period elapsed determination means. If it is selected, the re-inquiry means for executing the inquiry by the first inquiry means again;
A vehicle-mounted device comprising: In response to the inquiry from the second inquiry means, the re-inquiry means can respond by the period elapsed determination means after the driver has selected to settle the predetermined fee by the second payment method. If it is determined that the driver has instructed to change the selection before it is determined that a certain period has elapsed, the inquiry by the first inquiry means is executed again.
The in-vehicle device according to claim 1. Reset timing determination means for determining whether or not a predetermined reset timing within the response-enabled period has been reached;
If the driver determines that the predetermined reset timing has been reached by the reset timing determination means without selecting either of the first and second payment methods to settle the predetermined fee, Reset means for executing an inquiry by the first inquiry means again by executing reset processing;
The vehicle-mounted device according to claim 1, further comprising: In response to the inquiry from the first inquiry means, when the driver chooses to settle the predetermined fee by the first settlement method, the predetermined fee is settled by the first settlement method. In response to the inquiry by the second inquiry means, the driver can respond by the period elapsed determination means after selecting that the driver pays the predetermined fee by the second payment method. A settlement method determining means for determining that the predetermined fee is settled by the second settlement method when it is determined that the period has elapsed;
The vehicle-mounted device according to claim 1, 2, or 3, further comprising: A first inquiry step for inquiring of a driver whether to settle a predetermined fee by a first payment method of a plurality of types of payment methods;
In response to the inquiry in the first inquiry step, when the driver chooses not to settle the predetermined fee by the first settlement method, the driver settles the predetermined fee with the first settlement method. A second inquiry step for inquiring whether to use a different second settlement method;
A period elapsed determination step for determining whether a period in which a response to the inquiry by the first and second inquiry steps has elapsed can be determined;
The driver does not settle the predetermined fee by the second settlement method in response to the inquiry by the second inquiry step before it is determined by the period elapsed determination step that a responseable period has elapsed. A re-query step for executing a query by the first query step again,
A charge settlement method comprising: On the computer,
A first inquiry procedure for inquiring of a driver whether to settle a predetermined fee by a first payment method of a plurality of types of payment methods;
In response to the inquiry by the first inquiry procedure, when the driver chooses not to settle the predetermined fee by the first settlement method, the driver settles the predetermined fee with the first settlement method. A second inquiry procedure for inquiring whether to use a different second settlement method;
A period elapsed determination procedure for determining whether or not a period of time for responding to an inquiry by the first and second inquiry procedures has elapsed;
The driver does not settle the predetermined fee by the second settlement method in response to the inquiry by the second inquiry procedure before it is determined that the response-enabled period has elapsed by the period elapsed determination procedure. A re-query procedure for executing a query by the first query procedure again,
A program for running

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