JP2022071133A - Main-track billing processor, billing processing method, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To ensure immediate billing at an exit toll booth with a correct billing amount and immediate notification to a user of the correct billing amount.

SOLUTION: A main-track billing processor installed in a main-track toll booth includes: a main-track vehicle information acquisition unit for acquiring vehicle identification information of a vehicle arriving at the main-track toll booth and vehicle type classification information determined using at least detection results of features detected as the vehicle travels; a record processing unit that records an all-vehicle information table delivered by a central billing processor in a storage medium in an own device; and a main-track transmitter that transmits the vehicle information including the vehicle identification information and the vehicle type classification information to the central billing processor if the vehicle information including the vehicle identification information does not exist in the all-vehicle information table recorded in the storage medium.

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COPYRIGHT: (C)2022,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present disclosure relates to a main line charge processing device, a charge processing method and a program.

The electronic toll collection system (ETC (registered trademark)) used on toll roads is a wireless communication device installed in each lane of the tollhouse and an on-board unit mounted on the vehicle. By performing wireless communication with and, it is possible to automatically perform toll collection processing (settlement processing) for a moving vehicle.

On toll roads, different billing amounts are set according to the vehicle type classification (classification of ordinary vehicles, large vehicles, etc.), so even in the above-mentioned electronic toll collection system, information on vehicle type classification is set in the process of billing processing. Is exchanged.

The electronic toll collection system is based on the detection results of features that are detected as the vehicle travels, such as the number of axles of the vehicle, for each vehicle that arrives through the vehicle type discrimination device installed in each lane of the entrance tollhouse. There are some that can acquire vehicle type classification information.
However, in order to determine the number of axles of the vehicle, it is necessary to secure a lane length of at least 16 meters or more, and since such a lane length cannot be secured, before determining the number of axles, etc. There is a tollhouse that has no choice but to perform wireless communication with the on-board unit. For this reason, the current electronic toll collection system may be operated as follows.

First, at the entrance tollhouse, the vehicle type classification information registered in the vehicle-mounted device (hereinafter, also referred to as "vehicle-mounted device vehicle type classification information") is used as "temporary vehicle type classification information" via wireless communication for the vehicle-mounted device. Write to the IC card (ETC card) set in.
Then, when the vehicle arrives at the exit tollhouse, the "temporary vehicle type classification information" written on the IC card is read out at the exit tollhouse, and the charge is charged according to the "temporary vehicle type classification information". Processing is done.

In such an operation, for example, if the actual vehicle type classification of the vehicle traveling on the toll road differs from the vehicle type classification registered in the on-board unit due to the presence or absence of a tolled vehicle, the charging process is performed with an incorrect charge amount. Is done.
Therefore, at the entrance tollhouse, after completing the writing to the IC card (wireless communication), the correct vehicle type classification information acquired through the vehicle type discrimination device (that is, the vehicle type classification information specified by using the detection result of the number of axles) is obtained. Send to the host device. Then, the vehicle type classification information (on-board unit vehicle type classification information) applied when the billing process is performed at the exit tollhouse and the correct vehicle type classification information specified using the detection result of the number of axles match / mismatch. After the fact, if there is a discrepancy, the billing amount will be corrected later.

As a technique related to the above technique, Patent Document 1 discloses a technique of obtaining information on the billing of the vehicle from the DB center and processing the billing each time the vehicle enters the tollhouse.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2010-267130

In the operation of the electronic toll collection system as described above, the billing amount is once processed at the exit tollhouse with the billing amount according to the "temporary vehicle type classification information", and then the billing amount is corrected after the fact. Become. Therefore, in the electronic toll collection system, it is not possible to immediately charge the user at the correct charge amount and immediately notify the user of the correct charge amount at the exit tollhouse.

The purpose of this disclosure is to make an immediate charge at the correct charge amount and to the user with the correct charge amount without requiring the communication time of information inquiry and inquiry result notification outside the exit tollhouse at the exit tollhouse. It is to realize immediate notification.

According to one aspect of the present disclosure, the central charge processing device is the vehicle identification information of the vehicle arriving at the entrance tollhouse from the entrance charge processing device installed at the entrance tollhouse, and at least with the traveling of the vehicle. Create a total vehicle information table by aggregating the receiving unit that receives vehicle information including the vehicle type classification information determined using the detection result of the detected feature and the vehicle information received from the entrance billing processing device. A unit and a distribution unit that distributes the all vehicle information table to an exit charge processing device installed at an exit tollhouse.

Further, according to one aspect of the present disclosure, the entrance charge processing device installed at the entrance tollhouse is characterized by detecting the vehicle identification information of the vehicle arriving at the entrance tollhouse and at least the vehicle traveling. The entrance vehicle information acquisition unit that acquires the vehicle type classification information determined by using the detection result of the above, and the entrance transmission unit that transmits the vehicle identification information and the vehicle information including the vehicle type classification information to the central billing processing device. Be prepared.

Further, according to one aspect of the present disclosure, the exit charge processing device installed at the exit tollhouse is a recording processing unit that records all vehicle information tables distributed from the central charge processing device on a recording medium in the own device. , The exit vehicle information acquisition unit that acquires the vehicle identification information of the vehicle that has arrived at the exit tollhouse, and the vehicle type classification information associated with the vehicle identification information by referring to the all vehicle information table recorded in the recording medium. It is provided with a billing processing unit that specifies and executes billing processing at a billing amount according to the vehicle type classification information.

Further, according to one aspect of the present disclosure, the main line charge processing device installed at the main line toll station is characterized by detecting vehicle identification information of a vehicle arriving at the main line toll station and at least the vehicle traveling. A main line vehicle information acquisition unit that acquires vehicle type classification information determined using the detection result of the above, a recording processing unit that records all vehicle information tables distributed from the central billing processing device on a recording medium in the own device, and a recording processing unit. When the vehicle information including the vehicle identification information does not exist in the all vehicle information table recorded in the recording medium, the main line transmission for transmitting the vehicle information including the vehicle identification information and the vehicle type classification information to the central billing processing device. It has a department.

Further, according to one aspect of the present disclosure, the toll collection system includes the above-mentioned central charge processing device, the above-mentioned entrance charge processing device, and the above-mentioned exit charge processing device.

Further, according to one aspect of the present disclosure, in the billing processing method, the central billing processing device includes vehicle identification information of a vehicle arriving at the entrance toll station from the entrance billing processing device installed at the entrance toll station, and at least. A step of receiving vehicle information including vehicle type classification information determined by using a detection result of a feature detected as the vehicle travels, and a vehicle received by the central charge processing device from the entrance charge processing device. It has a step of aggregating information to create an all-vehicle information table, and a step of distributing the all-vehicle information table to an exit charge processing device installed at an exit toll office.

Further, according to one aspect of the present disclosure, the program includes, at least, vehicle identification information of a vehicle arriving at the entrance tollhouse from the entrance charge processing device installed at the entrance tollhouse on the computer of the central charge processing device. The step of receiving vehicle information including the vehicle type classification information determined by using the detection result of the feature detected as the vehicle travels, and the vehicle information received from the entrance charge processing device are aggregated for all vehicles. A step of creating an information table and a step of distributing the all vehicle information table to an exit charge processing device installed at an exit tollhouse are executed.

According to each of the above-described aspects, it is possible to realize immediate billing with the correct billing amount and immediate notification to the user with the correct billing amount at the exit tollhouse.

It is a figure which shows the whole structure of the charge collection system which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the functional structure of the central charge processing apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the functional structure of the entrance charge processing apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the functional structure of the exit charge processing apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the functional structure of the main line charge processing apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the functional structure of the entrance FF charge processing apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the vehicle information which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the all-vehicle information table which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the processing flow of the central charge processing apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the processing flow of the entrance charge processing apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the processing flow of the exit charge processing apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the processing flow of the main line charge processing apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the processing flow of the entrance FF charge processing apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, the toll collection system according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 13.

(Overall configuration of toll collection system)
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of a toll collection system according to the first embodiment.
The toll collection system 9 shown in FIG. 1 is an electronic toll collection system (ETC) and is applied to toll collection of a toll road U managed by a road operator.

The configuration of the toll road U will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, the toll road U has an entrance tollhouse G2, an exit tollhouse G3, and a main line tollhouse G4 on the main line LM.
Vehicles trying to enter the toll road U from the general road arrive at the entrance tollhouse G2. The vehicle travels on the inflow lane L2 to reach the entrance tollhouse G2, and after passing through the entrance tollhouse G2, travels on the toll road U. Although not shown, in each lane of the entrance tollhouse G2, a wireless communication device for wireless communication with the on-board unit C of the incoming vehicle A and detection of the number of axles of the vehicle A are detected. A vehicle type discriminating device that can specify the vehicle type classification based on the result is provided.
Further, a vehicle trying to exit from the toll road U to the general road arrives at the exit tollhouse G3. The vehicle travels on the toll road U to reach the exit tollhouse G3, and after passing through the exit tollhouse G3, travels on the outflow lane L3 and returns to the general road. Each lane of the exit tollhouse G3 is provided with a wireless communication device that performs billing processing by wireless communication for the arriving vehicle, a roadside display for immediately notifying the collected billing amount, and the like.
The main line tollhouse G4 is a tollhouse provided on the main line LM and is also called a centralized tollhouse. At the main line tollhouse G4, vehicles traveling on the main line LM of the toll road U pass through. In addition, each lane of the main line tollhouse G4 is provided with a wireless communication device, a vehicle type discrimination device, and the like similar to those of the entrance tollhouse G2.

The toll road U is provided with an entrance FF lane L2F. The entrance FF lane L2F is an FF (free flow) lane and is an inflow lane without a tollhouse gate. Although a wireless communication device is provided on the road side of the entrance FF lane L2F, a vehicle type discrimination device is not provided.

Next, the toll collection system 9 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, the toll collection system 9 includes a central charge processing device 1, an entrance charge processing device 2, an exit charge processing device 3, a main line charge processing device 4, and an entrance FF charge processing device 5. ing.

The central billing processing device 1 is communicably connected to each toll station on the toll road U and the billing processing device installed in the FF lane via a wide area communication network, and aggregates information sequentially received from each billing processing device. Then, create an all-vehicle information table (described later). Then, the central charge processing device 1 distributes the entire vehicle information table to each charge processing device.

The entrance charge processing device 2 is a device installed at the entrance tollhouse G2. When there are a plurality of lanes (lanes) in the entrance tollhouse G2, the entrance charge processing device 2 is installed for each lane.
The entrance charge processing device 2 acquires vehicle information (described later) of a vehicle passing through the lane of the entrance tollhouse G2 and transmits this to the central charge processing device 1. A vehicle type discrimination device is installed in each lane of the entrance tollhouse G2. Therefore, the vehicle information transmitted by the entrance charge processing device 2 includes vehicle type classification information specified by using the number of axles of the vehicle.

The exit charge processing device 3 is a device installed at the exit tollhouse G3. When there are a plurality of lanes in the exit tollhouse G3, the exit charge processing device 3 is installed for each lane.
The exit charge processing device 3 stores all vehicle information tables distributed from the central charge processing device 1 in a local recording medium (in its own device). The exit charge processing device 3 identifies the vehicle type classification information of the vehicle passing through each lane by referring to the all vehicle information table stored in the local recording medium, and immediately charges and notifies immediately based on the correct vehicle type classification. I do.
Further, the exit charge processing device 3 acquires vehicle information of a vehicle passing through the lane of the exit tollhouse G3 and transmits this to the central charge processing device 1.

The main line charge processing device 4 is a device installed at the main line toll station G4. When there are a plurality of lanes in the main line tollhouse G4, the main line charge processing device 4 is installed for each lane.
The main line charge processing device 4 stores all vehicle information tables distributed from the central charge processing device 1 in a local recording medium. The main line charge processing device 4 determines whether or not the vehicle information acquired from the vehicle passing through the lane of the main line tollbooth G4 is already recorded in the all vehicle information table stored in the local recording medium, and the like. According to the determination result, the acquired vehicle information is transmitted to the central charge processing device 1.

The entrance FF billing processing device 5 is installed on the entrance FF lane L2F. Similar to the central charge processing device 1, the entrance FF charge processing device 5 acquires vehicle information of a vehicle traveling in the entrance FF lane L2F and transmits this to the central charge processing device 1. However, the vehicle type discrimination device is not installed on the entrance FF lane L2F. Therefore, the vehicle information transmitted by the entrance FF billing processing device 5 does not include vehicle type classification information specified by using the number of axles of the vehicle.

(Functional configuration of central billing processing device)
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a functional configuration of the central charge processing device according to the first embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 2, the central charge processing device 1 includes a CPU 10, a memory 11, a communication interface 12, and a recording medium 13.

The CPU 10 is a processor that exhibits various functions by operating according to a program prepared in advance. The function of the CPU 10 will be described later.
The memory 11 is a so-called main storage device, and has a storage area necessary for the operation of the CPU 10.
The communication interface 12 is a connection interface for communicably connecting to each charge processing device via a wide area communication network.
The recording medium 13 is a so-called auxiliary storage device, and is a large-capacity storage device such as an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or SSD (Solid State Drive). In the present embodiment, the all-vehicle data table T1 is recorded on the recording medium 13. Further, as will be described later, the difference information T2 (new approach vehicle table T21, new exit vehicle table T22) (described later) of the all vehicle data table T1 is recorded on the recording medium 13.

Next, the function of the CPU 10 of the central charge processing device 1 will be described.

By operating according to a program prepared in advance, the CPU 10 exerts functions as a receiving unit 101, a creating unit 102, and a distribution unit 103.

The receiving unit 101 receives vehicle information from each charge processing device. Here, in the vehicle information received from the entrance charge processing device 2 and the main line charge processing device 4, in addition to the vehicle identification information that can identify the vehicle, the vehicle type classification information determined by using the detection result of the number of axles of the vehicle is used. Is included.
The number of axles is detected by sequentially stepping on the treads (described later) installed on the road surface by the tires of the traveling vehicle, that is, one aspect of the feature detected as the vehicle travels. Is. The feature detected with the traveling of the vehicle is not limited to the number of axles in other embodiments, and may be, for example, a vehicle length detected based on an optical sensor or the like.

The creation unit 102 aggregates the vehicle information received from each charge processing device to create the all-vehicle information table T1. In particular, the creating unit 102 adds vehicle information sequentially received from the entrance charge processing device 2 (and the entrance FF charge processing device 5) to the all vehicle information table T1 as vehicle information of a vehicle newly entering the toll road U. At the same time, these are aggregated to create a new approach vehicle table T21. Further, the creating unit 102 excludes the vehicle information sequentially received from the exit charge processing device 3 from the all vehicle information table T1 as the vehicle information of the vehicle newly exiting from the toll road U, and aggregates these to newly exit. Create a vehicle table T22.

The distribution unit 103 distributes the all vehicle information table T1 created by the creation unit 102 to each charge processing device (particularly, the exit charge processing device 3 installed in the exit tollhouse G2). Further, the distribution unit 103 periodically distributes the new approach vehicle table T21 and the new exit vehicle table T22, which are the difference information T2 of the all vehicle information table T1, to each charge processing device.

(Functional configuration of entrance charge processing device)
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a functional configuration of the entrance charge processing device according to the first embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 3, the entrance charge processing device 2 includes a CPU 20, a memory 21, a communication interface 22, a roadside device interface 23, and a recording medium 24.

The CPU 20 is a processor that exhibits various functions by operating according to a program prepared in advance. The function of the CPU 20 will be described later.
The memory 21 has a storage area necessary for the operation of the CPU 20.
The communication interface 22 is a connection interface for communicably connecting to the central charge processing device 1 via a wide area communication network.
The roadside equipment interface 23 is a connection interface for communicating with roadside equipment (wireless communication device 2A, vehicle type discrimination device 2B) provided in each lane of the entrance tollhouse G2.
The recording medium 24 is a local recording medium provided in the inlet charge processing device 2, and is a large-capacity storage device such as an HDD or SSD. In the present embodiment, the recording medium 24 records the all-vehicle data table T1 distributed from the central charge processing device 1.

Next, roadside devices (wireless communication device 2A, vehicle type discrimination device 2B) connected to the entrance charge processing device 2 will be described.

The wireless communication device 2A performs wireless communication using DSRC (Dedicated Short Range Communications) with the on-board unit C (FIG. 1) of the vehicle A that has arrived at the entrance tollhouse G2, and various types recorded on the on-board unit C. Acquire information (on-board unit ID, IC card information, vehicle number, etc.). The various information recorded in the vehicle-mounted device C is vehicle identification information that can uniquely identify the vehicle.

The vehicle type determination device 2B is a device that can identify the correct vehicle type classification of a moving vehicle. The vehicle type discriminating device 2B detects the number of axles of a vehicle passing through a lane through a tread plate, a vehicle detector, or the like. As a result, the vehicle type determination device 2B identifies the vehicle type classification information of the traveling vehicle by using the detection result of the number of axles of the passing vehicle.

Next, the function of the CPU 20 of the entrance charge processing device 2 will be described.

By operating according to a program prepared in advance, the CPU 20 exhibits functions as a recording processing unit 201, an entrance vehicle information acquisition unit 202, an entrance transmission unit 203, and an on-board unit information writing unit 204.

The recording processing unit 201 records the all vehicle information table T1 distributed from the central charge processing device 1 on the local recording medium 24. Further, the recording processing unit 201 updates the contents of the all-vehicle information table T1 recorded on the recording medium 24 based on the difference information T2 (FIG. 2) periodically distributed from the central charge processing device 1.

The entrance vehicle information acquisition unit 202 acquires vehicle information of a vehicle arriving at the entrance tollhouse G2 through the wireless communication device 2A and the vehicle type determination device 2B. The vehicle information acquired here includes vehicle identification information that can identify the vehicle and vehicle type classification information that is determined by using at least the detection result of the number of axles of the vehicle.

The entrance transmission unit 203 transmits vehicle information including vehicle identification information and vehicle type classification information to the central charge processing device 1.

The on-board unit information writing unit 204 reads out the on-board unit vehicle type classification information registered in advance in the on-board unit C (FIG. 1) and writes it on the IC card set in the on-board unit C.

(Functional configuration of exit charge processing device)
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a functional configuration of the exit charge processing device according to the first embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 4, the exit charge processing device 3 includes a CPU 30, a memory 31, a communication interface 32, a roadside device interface 33, and a recording medium 34.

The CPU 30 is a processor that exhibits various functions by operating according to a program prepared in advance. The function of the CPU 30 will be described later.
The memory 31 has a storage area necessary for the operation of the CPU 30.
The communication interface 32 is a connection interface for communicably connecting to the central charge processing device 1 via a wide area communication network.
The roadside equipment interface 33 is a connection interface for communicating with roadside equipment (wireless communication device 3A, roadside display 3B) provided in each lane of the exit tollhouse G3.
The recording medium 34 is a local recording medium provided in the exit charge processing device 3, and is a large-capacity storage device such as an HDD or SSD. In the present embodiment, the recording medium 34 records the all-vehicle data table T1 distributed from the central charge processing device 1.

Next, roadside devices (wireless communication device 3A, roadside display 3B) connected to the exit charge processing device 3 will be described.

The wireless communication device 3A performs wireless communication using DSRC with the vehicle-mounted device C (FIG. 1) of the vehicle A that has arrived at the exit tollhouse G3, and various information (vehicle-specific information) recorded in the vehicle-mounted device C. To get. Further, at the exit tollhouse G3, billing processing is performed through wireless communication by the wireless communication device 3A.
The roadside display 3B is a display device that displays (immediately notifies) the billing amount or the like to a moving vehicle (user) when the billing process by wireless communication is completed.

Next, the function of the CPU 30 of the exit charge processing device 3 will be described.

By operating according to a program prepared in advance, the CPU 30 exhibits functions as a recording processing unit 301, an exit vehicle information acquisition unit 302, an exit transmission unit 303, an on-board unit information reading unit 304, and a billing processing unit 305.

The recording processing unit 301 records the all vehicle information table T1 distributed from the central charging processing device 1 on the local recording medium 34, similarly to the recording processing unit 201 of the entrance charge processing device 2. Further, the recording processing unit 301 updates the contents of the all vehicle information table T1 recorded on the recording medium 34 based on the difference information T2 (FIG. 2) periodically distributed from the central charge processing device 1.

The exit vehicle information acquisition unit 302 acquires vehicle information of the vehicle arriving at the exit tollhouse G3 through the wireless communication device 3A. The vehicle information acquired here includes vehicle identification information that can identify the vehicle.

The exit transmission unit 303 transmits vehicle information including vehicle identification information to the central charge processing device 1.

The on-board unit information reading unit 304 reads out the on-board unit vehicle type classification information written on the IC card at the entrance tollhouse G2.

The billing processing unit 305 refers to the all vehicle information table T1 recorded on the local recording medium 34, identifies the vehicle type classification information associated with the vehicle identification information acquired by the exit vehicle information acquisition unit 302, and identifies the vehicle type classification. The billing process is executed with the billing amount according to the information.

(Functional configuration of main line billing processing device)
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a functional configuration of the main line charge processing device according to the first embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 5, the main line charge processing device 4 includes a CPU 40, a memory 41, a communication interface 42, a roadside device interface 43, and a recording medium 44.

The CPU 40 is a processor that exhibits various functions by operating according to a program prepared in advance. The function of the CPU 40 will be described later.
The memory 41 has a storage area necessary for the operation of the CPU 40.
The communication interface 42 is a connection interface for communicably connecting to the central charge processing device 1 via a wide area communication network.
The roadside equipment interface 43 is a connection interface for communicating with roadside equipment (wireless communication device 4A, vehicle type discrimination device 4B) provided in each lane of the main line tollhouse G4.
The recording medium 44 is a local recording medium provided in the main line charge processing device 4, and is a large-capacity storage device such as an HDD or SSD. In the present embodiment, the recording medium 44 records the all-vehicle data table T1 distributed from the central charge processing device 1.

The wireless communication device 4A and the vehicle type discrimination device 4B), which are roadside devices connected to the main line charge processing device 4, are the same as the wireless communication device 2A and the vehicle type discrimination device 2B provided at the entrance tollhouse G2, so the description thereof is omitted. do.

Next, the function of the CPU 40 of the main line charge processing device 4 will be described.

By operating according to a program prepared in advance, the CPU 40 exhibits functions as a recording processing unit 401, a main line vehicle information acquisition unit 402, a main line transmission unit 403, and an on-board unit information writing unit 404.

The recording processing unit 401 records the all vehicle information table T1 distributed from the central charge processing device 1 on the local recording medium 44. Further, the recording processing unit 401 updates the contents of the all vehicle information table T1 recorded on the recording medium 24 based on the difference information T2 (FIG. 2) periodically distributed from the central charge processing device 1.

The main line vehicle information acquisition unit 402 acquires vehicle information of a vehicle arriving at the main line tollhouse G4 through the wireless communication device 4A and the vehicle type determination device 4B. The vehicle information acquired here includes vehicle identification information that can identify the vehicle and vehicle type classification information that is determined by using at least the detection result of the number of axles of the vehicle.

When a specific condition is satisfied, the main line transmission unit 403 transmits vehicle information including vehicle identification information and vehicle type classification information to the central charge processing device 1. Specifically, the "specific conditions" are the following two (a) and (b).
(A) When the vehicle information including the vehicle identification information (vehicle-mounted device ID, etc.) acquired by the main line vehicle information acquisition unit 402 does not exist in the all vehicle information table T1 recorded on the recording medium 44 (b) Main line vehicle information acquisition. The vehicle information including the vehicle identification information acquired by the unit 402 exists in the all vehicle information table T1 recorded in the recording medium 44, but the vehicle information does not include the vehicle type classification information based on the detection result of the number of axles. case

The in-vehicle device information writing unit 404 reads out the in-vehicle device vehicle type classification information registered in advance in the in-vehicle device C (FIG. 1) and writes it in the IC card set in the in-vehicle device C.

(Functional configuration of entrance FF billing processing device)
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a functional configuration of the entrance FF charge processing device according to the first embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 6, the entrance FF billing processing device 5 includes a CPU 50, a memory 51, a communication interface 52, a roadside device interface 53, and a recording medium 54.

The CPU 50 is a processor that exhibits various functions by operating according to a program prepared in advance. The function of the CPU 50 will be described later.
The memory 51 has a storage area necessary for the operation of the CPU 50.
The communication interface 52 is a connection interface for communicably connecting to the central charge processing device 1 via a wide area communication network.
The roadside equipment interface 53 is a connection interface for communicating with roadside equipment (wireless communication device 5A, roadside camera 5B) provided in the entrance FF lane L2F.
The recording medium 54 is a local recording medium provided in the inlet FF billing processing device 5, and is a large-capacity storage device such as an HDD or SSD. In the present embodiment, the recording medium 54 records the all-vehicle data table T1 distributed from the central charge processing device 1.

The wireless communication device 5A, which is a roadside device connected to the entrance FF billing processing device 5, is the same as the wireless communication device 2A provided at the entrance tollhouse G2, and thus the description thereof will be omitted.
The roadside camera 5B is a camera installed on the roadside and photographs a vehicle traveling in the entrance FF lane L2F. The roadside camera 5B can acquire a vehicle image showing the appearance of each vehicle in association with the vehicle identification information obtained through the wireless communication device 5A.

Next, the function of the CPU 50 of the entrance FF billing processing device 5 will be described.

By operating according to a program prepared in advance, the CPU 50 exhibits functions as a recording processing unit 501, an entrance FF vehicle information acquisition unit 502, an entrance FF transmission unit 503, and an on-board unit information writing unit 504.

The recording processing unit 501 records the all vehicle information table T1 distributed from the central charge processing device 1 on the local recording medium 54. Further, the recording processing unit 501 updates the contents of the all-vehicle information table T1 recorded on the recording medium 54 based on the difference information T2 (FIG. 2) periodically distributed from the central charge processing device 1.

The entrance FF vehicle information acquisition unit 502 acquires vehicle information of a vehicle traveling in the entrance FF lane L2F through the wireless communication device 5A. The vehicle information acquired here includes vehicle identification information that can identify the vehicle. However, since the vehicle type discrimination device is not installed on the entrance FF lane L2F, the vehicle information acquired here does not include the vehicle type classification information based on the detection result of the number of axles.

The entrance FF transmission unit 503 transmits vehicle information including vehicle identification information and not including vehicle type classification information to the central charge processing device 1.

The in-vehicle device information writing unit 504 reads out the in-vehicle device vehicle type classification information registered in advance in the in-vehicle device C (FIG. 1) and writes it in the IC card set in the in-vehicle device C.

(Example of vehicle information and all vehicle information table)
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of vehicle information according to the first embodiment.
Further, FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of an all-vehicle information table according to the first embodiment.
Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8, the content of the vehicle information D data that is sequentially acquired by the entrance charge processing device 2 and the like and transmitted to the central charge processing device 1 and created by the central charge processing device 1. The contents of the data of the all vehicle information table T1 will be described in detail.

As shown in FIG. 7, the vehicle information D includes "vehicle specific information" ("vehicle-mounted device ID" in this embodiment), "tollhouse number", "lane number", "processing date and time", and "IC card information", "vehicle type classification information", "license plate information", "vehicle image data" and the like are included.

Of the vehicle information D acquired by the entrance vehicle information acquisition unit 202 of the entrance charge processing device 2, the "vehicle identification information" (vehicle-mounted device ID), "IC card information", "license plate information" and the like are the wireless communication device 2A. This is information obtained through wireless communication with the vehicle-mounted device C. Further, the "vehicle type classification information" is vehicle type classification information obtained through the vehicle type discrimination device 2B (that is, vehicle type classification information specified based on the detection result of the number of axles).

Since the vehicle type discrimination device 4B is also installed at the main line tollhouse G4, it is possible to acquire "vehicle type classification information" based on the detection result of the number of axles. Therefore, the vehicle information acquired by the main line vehicle information acquisition unit 402 of the main line charge processing device 4 is the "vehicle type classification information" based on the number of axles, like the vehicle information acquired by the entrance vehicle information acquisition unit 202 of the entrance charge processing device 2. "Is included.
On the other hand, since the vehicle type discrimination device is not installed in the entrance FF lane L2F, the vehicle information acquired by the entrance FF vehicle information acquisition unit 502 of the entrance FF billing processing device 5 does not include the "vehicle type classification information".

FIG. 8 shows the contents of the all-vehicle information table T1 created by the creation unit 102 of the central charge processing device 1. As shown in FIG. 8, the vehicle information table T1 is a collection of vehicle information received from each charge processing device. The all-vehicle information table T1 collects vehicle information about all the vehicles traveling on the toll road U at each time point.

(Processing flow of central billing processing device)
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a processing flow of the central billing processing apparatus according to the first embodiment.
Hereinafter, the processing flow executed by the central charge processing apparatus 1 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 9. The processing flow shown in FIG. 9 is the shortest time expected from the entrance to the exit on the toll road periodically (for example, once every few seconds, minutes, or tens of minutes, etc.) by the central charge processing device 1. It is executed repeatedly (with a cycle shorter than the time of).

First, the receiving unit 101 of the central charge processing device 1 aggregates vehicle information regarding vehicles newly entering the toll road U (step S11A). Specifically, the receiving unit 101 aggregates the vehicle information D (FIG. 7) received from the entrance charge processing device 2 or the entrance FF charge processing device 5.

Next, the receiving unit 101 aggregates vehicle information regarding the vehicle newly exiting from the toll road U (step S11B). Specifically, the receiving unit 101 aggregates the vehicle information D received from the exit charge processing device 3.

Next, the creating unit 102 of the central charge processing device 1 has vehicle information about all the vehicles traveling on the toll road U at each time point based on the respective information collected in steps S11A and S11B. The information table T1 (FIG. 7) is created and updated (step S12). Specifically, the creating unit 102 adds the vehicle information aggregated in step S11A to the all vehicle information table T1 and excludes the vehicle information aggregated in step S11B from the all vehicle information table T1. Update T1.

Next, the creating unit 102 creates the difference information T2 (FIG. 2) showing the difference from the all vehicle information table T1 created at the previous timing (step S13). Specifically, the creation unit 102 creates a new approach vehicle information table T21 using the vehicle information aggregated in step S11A. Further, the creating unit 102 creates a new exit vehicle information table T22 using the vehicle information aggregated in step S11B.

Next, the distribution unit 103 of the central charge processing device 1 distributes the difference information T2 (new approach vehicle information table T21, new exit vehicle information table T22) to each charge processing device (step S14). Each charge processing device updates the all-vehicle information table T1 recorded in each local recording medium based on the difference information T2 delivered here.

When a predetermined request is received from the billing processing device, the distribution unit 103 distributes the all-vehicle information table T1 itself to the request source, not the difference information T2 (step S15). For example, when a new exit charge processing device 3 is activated at the exit tollhouse G2, the all vehicle information table T1 is not recorded in the exit charge processing device 3 immediately after the activation. Therefore, the newly activated exit charge processing device 3 transmits a predetermined request to the central charge processing device 1 immediately after the activation. Then, the exit charge processing device 3 receives the all vehicle information table T1 itself from the central charge processing device 1.

(Processing flow of entrance billing processing device)
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a processing flow of the entrance charge processing apparatus according to the first embodiment.
Hereinafter, the processing flow executed by the entrance charge processing apparatus 2 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

First, the entrance charge processing device 2 detects the entry of the vehicle into the entrance tollhouse G2 (step S21).

Next, the entrance vehicle information acquisition unit 202 of the entrance charge processing device 2 performs wireless communication with the vehicle-mounted device C of the approaching vehicle via the wireless communication device 2A, and performs vehicle identification information (vehicle-mounted device ID) and the like. (Step S22).

Next, the vehicle-mounted device information writing unit 204 of the entrance charge processing device 2 writes the vehicle type classification information (vehicle-mounted device vehicle type classification information) registered in the vehicle-mounted device C to the IC card (step S23).

Next, the entrance charge processing device 2 determines whether or not the vehicle identification information acquired in step S22 is included in the all vehicle information table T1 recorded on the local recording medium 24 (step S24). ..

When the vehicle identification information acquired in step S22 is included in the all vehicle information table T1 recorded on the local recording medium 24 (step S24; NO), the vehicle has not yet entered the toll road U. The vehicle information is recorded in the all vehicle information table T1. Therefore, in this case, the entrance charge processing device 2 determines that an abnormal vehicle has entered the system, and notifies the central charge processing device 1 of an error (step S25).

When the vehicle identification information acquired in step S22 is not included in the all vehicle information table T1 recorded on the local recording medium 24 (step S24; YES), subsequently, the number of axles is passed through the vehicle type determination device 2B. The vehicle type classification information specified based on the detection result of is acquired (step S26).

Subsequently, the entrance transmission unit 203 of the entrance charge processing device 2 transmits vehicle information (including vehicle type classification information specified by the vehicle type determination device 2B) regarding the arriving vehicle to the central charge processing device 1 (step S27). ).

(Processing flow of exit billing processing device)
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a processing flow of the exit charge processing apparatus according to the first embodiment.
Hereinafter, the processing flow executed by the exit charge processing apparatus 3 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 11.

First, the exit charge processing device 3 detects the entry of the vehicle into the exit tollhouse G3 (step S31).

Next, the exit vehicle information acquisition unit 302 of the exit charge processing device 3 performs wireless communication with the vehicle-mounted device C of the entering vehicle via the wireless communication device 3A, and performs vehicle identification information (vehicle-mounted device ID) and the like. (Step S32).

Next, the on-board unit information reading unit 304 of the exit charge processing device 3 reads the vehicle type classification information (vehicle-mounted device vehicle type classification information) written on the IC card in step S23 (FIG. 10) (step S33).

Next, the exit charge processing device 3 determines whether or not the vehicle identification information acquired in step S32 is included in the all vehicle information table T1 recorded on the local recording medium 34 (step S34).

When the vehicle identification information acquired in step S32 is not included in the all vehicle information table T1 recorded in the local recording medium 34 (step S34; NO), the vehicle information that should be originally present for some reason is obtained. , It is not included in the all vehicle information table T1 of the exit charge processing device 3. Therefore, in this case, the billing processing unit 305 determines the billing amount using the on-board unit vehicle type classification information (provisional vehicle type classification information) read in step S33, and performs the billing process (step S35).

On the other hand, when the vehicle identification information acquired in step S32 is included in the all vehicle information table T1 recorded in the local recording medium 34 (step S34; YES), the billing processing unit 305 will use the all vehicles. With reference to the information table T1, the vehicle type classification information associated with the vehicle identification information acquired in step S32 is specified (step S36).

Subsequently, the billing processing unit 305 executes a billing process for the billing amount according to the vehicle type classification information recorded in the all vehicle information table T1, and displays the billing amount on the roadside display 3B (step S37).

(Processing flow of main line billing processing device)
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a processing flow of the main line charge processing apparatus according to the first embodiment.
Hereinafter, the processing flow executed by the main line charge processing apparatus 4 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 12.

First, the main line charge processing device 4 detects the entry of a vehicle into the main line tollhouse G4 (step S41).

Next, the main line vehicle information acquisition unit 402 of the main line charge processing device 4 performs wireless communication with the in-vehicle device C of the approaching vehicle via the wireless communication device 4A, and performs vehicle identification information (vehicle-mounted device ID) and the like. (Step S42).

Next, the vehicle-mounted device information writing unit 404 of the main line charge processing device 4 writes the vehicle type classification information (vehicle-mounted device vehicle type classification information) registered in the vehicle-mounted device C to the IC card (step S43).

Next, the main line transmission unit 403 of the main line charge processing device 4 determines whether or not the vehicle identification information acquired in step S42 is included in the all vehicle information table T1 recorded in the local recording medium 44. (Step S44).

When the vehicle identification information acquired in step S42 is included in the all vehicle information table T1 recorded on the local recording medium 44 (step S44; NO), this vehicle is at the entrance tollhouse G2 or the entrance FF. It can be said that the vehicle information is acquired through the entrance charge processing device 2 or the entrance FF charge processing device 5 when passing through the lane L2F.
In this case, subsequently, the main line transmission unit 403 determines whether or not the vehicle type classification information corresponding to the vehicle identification information is included in the all vehicle information table T1 (step S45).

When the vehicle type classification information corresponding to the vehicle identification information acquired in step S42 is included in the all vehicle information table T1 recorded on the recording medium 44 (step S45; NO), this vehicle is at the entrance tollhouse. When passing through G2, it is determined that the correct vehicle type classification information has already been recorded through the vehicle type determination device 2B. Therefore, in this case, the main line transmission unit 403 ends the processing without transmitting any information to the central charge processing device 1.

On the other hand, when the vehicle information referred to in step S44 does not include the vehicle type classification information (step S45; YES), this vehicle passes through the entrance FF lane L2F in which the vehicle type determination device 2B is not installed, and the toll road U It is judged that the correct vehicle type classification information has not been recorded yet because the vehicle has entered.
In this case, the main line transmission unit 403 acquires the vehicle type classification information specified based on the detection result of the number of axles through the vehicle type determination device 4B (step S46).

Subsequently, the main line transmission unit 403 transmits vehicle information (including vehicle type classification information specified by the vehicle type determination device 4B) regarding the arriving vehicle to the central charge processing device 1 (step S47).

(Processing flow of entrance FF billing processing device)
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a processing flow of the entrance FF billing processing apparatus according to the first embodiment.
Hereinafter, the processing flow executed by the entrance FF billing processing apparatus 5 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

The entrance FF vehicle information acquisition unit 502 of the entrance FF billing processing device 5 wirelessly communicates with the vehicle-mounted device C of the vehicle existing in the communication range via the wireless communication device 5A installed on the road side of the entrance FF lane L2F. Communicate and acquire vehicle identification information (vehicle-mounted device ID) and the like (step S51).

Next, the vehicle-mounted device information writing unit 504 of the entrance FF billing processing device 5 writes the vehicle type classification information (vehicle-mounted device vehicle type classification information) registered in the vehicle-mounted device C to the IC card (step S52).

Next, the entrance FF billing processing device 5 determines whether or not the vehicle identification information acquired in step S51 is included in the all vehicle information table T1 recorded in the local recording medium 54 (step S54). ).

When the vehicle identification information acquired in step S51 is included in the all vehicle information table T1 recorded in the local recording medium 54 (step S54; NO), the vehicle has not yet entered the toll road U. The vehicle information is recorded in the all vehicle information table T1. Therefore, in this case, the entrance FF charge processing device 5 determines that an abnormal vehicle has entered the system, and notifies the central charge processing device 1 of an error (step S54).

When the vehicle identification information acquired in step S51 is not included in the all vehicle information table T1 recorded in the local recording medium 54 (step S53; YES), the entrance FF transmission unit of the entrance FF billing processing device 5 503 transmits vehicle information (not including vehicle type classification information based on the number of axles) regarding the arriving vehicle to the central charge processing device 1 (step S55). The vehicle information may include vehicle image data (or information indicating a storage destination thereof) taken by the roadside camera 5B.

(Action, effect)
As described above, the central charge processing device 1 according to the first embodiment aggregates vehicle information including vehicle type classification information of each vehicle from the entrance charge processing device 2 installed at the entrance tollhouse G2 and is an all vehicle information table. T1 is created and distributed to the exit charge processing device 3 installed in the exit tollhouse G2.
By doing so, the vehicle information (all vehicle information table T1) of all the vehicles entering the toll road U is recorded in the local (recording medium 34) of the exit charge processing device 3 installed in the exit tollhouse G3. The Rukoto. Then, the correct vehicle type classification information (vehicle type classification information based on the number of axles) of each vehicle is recorded in the all vehicle information table T1. Therefore, when the vehicle arrives at the exit tollhouse G3, the all vehicle information table T1 can be immediately referred to, and immediate charging can be executed with the correct charging amount according to the vehicle type classification information of the vehicle.

From the above, according to the central charge processing device 1 according to the first embodiment, it is possible to realize immediate charge with the correct charge amount and immediate notification to the user with the correct charge amount at the exit tollhouse.

(Variation example of the first embodiment)
In the main line charge processing device 4 according to the first embodiment, the vehicle identification information acquired by the main line vehicle information acquisition unit 402 is included in the all vehicle information table T1 recorded on the local recording medium 44 (step). S44; NO), and when the vehicle type classification information corresponding to the vehicle specific information is included (step S45; NO), the process is terminated without transmitting any information to the central charge processing device 1. explained. However, other embodiments are not limited to this aspect.
That is, even for the same vehicle, the vehicle type classification when passing through the entrance tollhouse G2 may be different from the vehicle type classification when passing through the main line tollhouse G4. For example, there may be a case where cargo or a towed vehicle is added / reduced in a service area or the like. In such a case, the central charge processing device 1 records both the vehicle type classification specified when passing through the entrance tollhouse G2 and the vehicle type classification specified when passing through the main line tollhouse G4 in the all vehicle information table T1. May be good.
By doing so, the road operator can collect an appropriate charge amount for the vehicle in consideration of the vehicle type classification being changed while the toll road U is traveling.

Further, the toll collection system 9 according to another embodiment includes the central charge processing device 1, the entrance charge processing device 2, the exit charge processing device 3, the main line charge processing device 4, and the entrance FF charge processing device 5 described above. It may have a main line FF billing processing device.
The main line FF billing processing device is a vehicle traveling in the normal lane of the main line L1 (a lane in which a tollhouse gate is not provided and can be freely driven) via a wireless communication device provided on the roadside. Information is acquired and sequentially transmitted to the central charge processing device 1. However, it is not possible to provide a vehicle type discrimination device on the normal lane of the main line L1. Therefore, the main line FF charge processing device, like the entrance FF charge processing device 5, transmits vehicle information that does not include vehicle type classification information based on the detection result of the number of axles. Other processing is the same as that of the main line charge processing device 4.

Further, the toll collection system 9 according to another embodiment may further have an exit FF charge processing device provided corresponding to the "exit FF lane" of the toll road U. In this case, the exit FF billing processing device may have the same function as the exit charging processing device 3.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the toll collection system 9 according to the above-described embodiment is described as an embodiment in which the all-vehicle information table T1 in the exit charge processing device 3 is updated by sequentially distributing the difference information T2. However, other embodiments are not limited to this embodiment. That is, in the toll collection system 9 according to another embodiment, the all-vehicle information table T1 may be delivered as it is at regular intervals.

In the above-described embodiment, the central charge processing device 1, the entrance charge processing device 2, the exit charge processing device 3, the main line charge processing device 4, the entrance FF charge processing device 5 (and the main line FF charge processing device, the exit FF charge processing device) ) Is stored in a computer-readable recording medium in the form of a program, and the computer reads and executes the program to perform the various processes. The computer-readable recording medium refers to a magnetic disk, a magneto-optical disk, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, a semiconductor memory, or the like. Further, the computer program may be distributed to the computer via a communication line, and the computer receiving the distribution may execute the program.

The above program may be for realizing a part of the above-mentioned functions. Further, a so-called difference file (difference program) may be used, which can realize the above-mentioned function in combination with a program already recorded in the computer system.

As described above, some embodiments according to the present disclosure have been described, but all of these embodiments are presented as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These embodiments can be implemented in various other embodiments, and various omissions, replacements, and changes can be made without departing from the gist of the invention. These embodiments and variations thereof are included in the scope of the invention described in the claims and the equivalent scope thereof, as are included in the scope and gist of the invention.

<Additional Notes>
The central charge processing device, the entrance charge processing device, the exit charge processing device, the main line charge processing device 4, the charge collection system, the charge processing method, and the program described in each embodiment are grasped as follows, for example.

(1) In the first aspect, the central charge processing device 1 is used for vehicle identification information of a vehicle arriving at the entrance tollhouse G2 from the entrance charge processing device 2 installed at the entrance tollhouse G2, and at least for traveling of the vehicle. The receiving unit 101 that receives the vehicle information including the vehicle type classification information determined by using the detection result of the feature detected together, and the vehicle information received from the entrance charge processing device 2 are aggregated into the all vehicle information table T1. 102, and a distribution unit 103 that distributes the all vehicle information table T1 to the exit charge processing device 3 installed at the exit tollhouse G3.
By doing so, the vehicle information (all vehicle information table T1) of all the vehicles entering the toll road U is recorded in the local (recording medium 34) of the exit charge processing device 3 installed in the exit tollhouse G3. The Rukoto. Then, the correct vehicle type classification information (vehicle type classification information based on the number of axles) of each vehicle is recorded in the all vehicle information table T1. Therefore, when the vehicle arrives at the exit tollhouse G3, the all vehicle information table T1 can be immediately referred to, and immediate charging can be executed with the correct charging amount according to the vehicle type classification information of the vehicle.

(2) In the second aspect, the central charge processing device 1 further receives vehicle identification information of the vehicle arriving at the exit tollhouse G2 from the exit charge processing device 3, and the creating unit 102 receives all vehicle information tables. From T2, the vehicle information corresponding to the vehicle identification information received from the exit charge processing device 3 is excluded.
By doing so, the central charge processing device 1 can create the all vehicle information table T1 only for the vehicles existing on the toll road U at each time point.

(3) In the third aspect, the distribution unit 103 of the central charge processing device 1 distributes the difference information T2 of the all vehicle information table T1.
By doing so, only the difference information of the all vehicle information table T1 is periodically distributed, so that the communication load between the devices can be reduced.

(4) In the fourth aspect, the entrance charge processing device 2 installed at the entrance tollhouse G2 uses the vehicle identification information of the vehicle arriving at the entrance tollhouse G2 and at least the detection result of the number of axles of the vehicle. It includes an entrance vehicle information acquisition unit 202 that acquires the determined vehicle type classification information, and an entrance transmission unit 203 that transmits vehicle information including vehicle identification information and vehicle type classification information to the central charge processing device 1.
By doing so, the entrance charge processing device 2 can transmit the correct vehicle type classification of each vehicle entering the toll road U to the central charge processing device 1.

(5) In the fifth aspect, the exit charge processing device 3 installed in the exit tollhouse G3 puts the all vehicle information table T1 distributed from the central charge processing device 1 on the recording medium 34 in the own device (local). The vehicle is referred to by the recording processing unit 301 for recording, the exit vehicle information acquisition unit 302 for acquiring vehicle identification information of the vehicle arriving at the exit tollhouse G3, and the all vehicle information table T1 recorded on the recording medium 34. It is provided with a billing processing unit 305 that specifies vehicle type classification information associated with specific information and executes billing processing at a billing amount corresponding to the vehicle type classification information.
By doing so, when the vehicle arrives at the exit tollhouse G3, the exit charge processing device 3 immediately refers to the all vehicle information table T1 and immediately refers to the correct charge amount according to the vehicle type classification information of the vehicle. You can carry out billing.

(6) In the sixth aspect, the exit charge processing device 3 further includes an exit transmission unit 303 that transmits the vehicle identification information (vehicle information) acquired by the exit vehicle information acquisition unit 302 to the central charge processing device 1.
By doing so, it is possible to notify the central charge processing device 1 of the vehicle leaving the toll road U.

(7) In the seventh aspect, in the charge processing unit 305 of the exit charge processing device 3, the vehicle information including the vehicle identification information acquired by the exit vehicle information acquisition unit 302 is recorded in the recording medium 34 as all vehicle information. If it does not exist in the table T1, the billing process is executed with the billing amount according to the vehicle type classification information (vehicle-mounted device vehicle type classification information) registered in the vehicle-mounted device C mounted on the vehicle.
By doing so, even if a vehicle that is not included in the local (recording medium 34) all vehicle information table T1 arrives for some reason, the vehicle is charged according to the conventional method (that is, that is). , The billing method using the on-board unit vehicle type classification information) can execute the billing process.

(8) In the eighth aspect, the main line charge processing device 4 installed at the main line toll station G4 uses the vehicle identification information of the vehicle arriving at the main line toll station G4 and at least the detection result of the number of axles of the vehicle. The main line vehicle information acquisition unit 402 that acquires the determined vehicle type classification information, the recording processing unit 401 that records the all vehicle information table T1 distributed from the central charge processing device 1 on the recording medium 44 in the own device, and the main line. When the vehicle information including the vehicle identification information acquired by the vehicle information acquisition unit 402 does not exist in the all vehicle information table T1 recorded on the recording medium 44, the vehicle information including the vehicle identification information and the vehicle type classification information is centrally charged. A main line transmission unit 403 for transmitting to the device 1 is provided.
By doing so, even if the vehicle information about the vehicle is not included in the all vehicle information table T1 when the vehicle passes through the entrance tollhouse G2, when the vehicle passes through the main line tollhouse G4, it is again. It can be added to the all vehicle information table T1.

(9) In the ninth aspect, the main line transmission unit 403 of the main line charge processing device 4 is the main line when the vehicle information existing in the all vehicle information table T1 recorded on the recording medium 44 does not include the vehicle type classification information. The vehicle type classification information acquired by the vehicle information acquisition unit 402 is transmitted to the central charge processing device 1.
By doing so, for example, even if the correct vehicle type classification information is not acquired at the time of approach because the vehicle has traveled on the entrance FF lane L2F, when the vehicle passes through the main line tollhouse G4, The correct vehicle type classification acquired at the main line tollhouse G4 will be additionally recorded in the all vehicle information table T1. Therefore, even for a vehicle that has entered the entrance FF lane L2F, the exit tollhouse G3 can perform the charging process at the charge amount according to the correct vehicle type classification of the vehicle.

(10) In the tenth aspect, the toll collection system 9 includes the central charge processing device 1 according to (1) to (3), the entrance charge processing device 2 according to (4), and (5) to ( The exit charge processing device 3 according to 7) is provided.

(11) In the eleventh aspect, the toll collection system 9 further includes the main line charge processing device 4 according to (8) or (9).

(12) In the twelfth aspect, the billing processing method includes vehicle identification information of a vehicle that the central billing processing device 1 has arrived at the entrance toll station G2 from the entrance billing processing device 2 installed at the entrance toll station G2. The step of receiving the vehicle information including at least the vehicle type classification information determined by using the detection result of the number of axles of the vehicle, and the central charge processing device 1 aggregate the vehicle information received from the entrance charge processing device 2. The central charge processing device 1 has a step of creating the all vehicle information table T1 and a step of distributing the all vehicle information table T1 to the exit charge processing device 3 installed at the exit charge station G3.

(13) In the thirteenth aspect, the program inputs the vehicle identification information of the vehicle arriving at the entrance tollhouse G2 from the entrance charge processing device 2 installed at the entrance tollhouse G2 to the computer of the central charge processing device 1. A step of receiving vehicle information including at least vehicle type classification information determined using the detection result of the number of axles of the vehicle and vehicle information received from the entrance charge processing device 2 are aggregated to create an all-vehicle information table T1. And the step of distributing the all vehicle information table T1 to the exit charge processing device 3 installed in the exit tollhouse G3.

9 Charge collection system 1 Central charge processing device 2 Entrance charge processing device 3 Exit charge processing device 4 Main line charge processing device 5 Entrance FF charge processing device T1 All vehicle information table T2 Difference information

Claims (4)

It is a main line billing processing device installed at the main line tollhouse.
A main line vehicle information acquisition unit that acquires vehicle identification information of a vehicle that has arrived at the tollbooth, and vehicle type classification information that is determined using at least the detection result of a feature that is detected as the vehicle travels.
A recording processing unit that records all vehicle information tables distributed from the central billing processing device on the recording medium in the own device, and
When the vehicle information including the vehicle identification information does not exist in the all vehicle information table recorded in the recording medium, the main line transmission unit that transmits the vehicle identification information and the vehicle information including the vehicle type classification information to the central charge processing device. When,
Main line billing processing device. When the vehicle type information is not included in the vehicle information existing in the all vehicle information table recorded on the recording medium, the main line transmission unit transmits the vehicle type classification information to the central charge processing device.
The main line charge processing device according to claim 1. The vehicle type classification determined by the main line charge processing device installed at the main line tollhouse using the vehicle identification information of the vehicle arriving at the main line tollhouse and at least the detection result of the feature detected as the vehicle travels. Steps to get information and
A step in which the main line billing processing device records all vehicle information tables distributed from the central billing processing device on a recording medium in the own device.
When the vehicle information including the vehicle identification information does not exist in the all vehicle information table recorded in the recording medium, the main line charge processing device performs the central charge processing for the vehicle information including the vehicle identification information and the vehicle type classification information. Steps to send to the device and
Billing processing method with. To the computer of the main line charge processing device installed at the main line tollhouse,
A step of acquiring vehicle identification information of a vehicle arriving at the main line tollhouse and vehicle type classification information determined using at least the detection result of a feature detected as the vehicle travels.
A step in which the main line billing processing device records all vehicle information tables distributed from the central billing processing device on a recording medium in the own device.
When the vehicle information including the vehicle identification information does not exist in the all vehicle information table recorded in the recording medium, the step of transmitting the vehicle information including the vehicle identification information and the vehicle type classification information to the central charge processing device, and
A program to execute.

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