JP2024037926A - Exit processing device, entrance processing device, and exit toll processing method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a toll processing system, an exit processing device, a central device, and an exit toll processing method to achieve toll calculation by the central device.

SOLUTION: An exit processing device according to the embodiment includes: a determination unit for determining whether or not first entrance identification information transmitted from a first in-vehicle device of a first vehicle passing a first exit lane includes entrance flag information; an exit vehicle communication unit corresponding to toll calculation communication for calculating a toll by a central device, and transmitting a centrally calculated toll calculated by the central device to the first in-vehicle device when the first entrance identification information includes the entrance flag information; and an exit central communication unit transmitting to the central device first exit identification information and the first vehicle identification information transmitted from the first in-vehicle device of the first vehicle, and receiving from the central device the centrally calculated toll.

SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

COPYRIGHT: (C)2024,JPO&INPIT

Description

Embodiments of the present invention relate to a toll processing system, an exit processing device, a central device, and an exit toll processing method.

In the ETC (Electronic Toll Collection, registered trademark) system that is widely used on toll roads, the entrance processing device at the entrance toll plaza communicates wirelessly with the on-board equipment of vehicles passing through the entrance lane, and the The processing device wirelessly communicates with an onboard device of a vehicle passing through the exit lane via the entrance lane. In this way, non-stop toll collection is realized by wireless communication at each tollgate without stopping the vehicle at the entrance or exit.

For example, the entrance processing device receives vehicle identification information including the card identification information of the ETC card and the onboard device identification information of the onboard device from the onboard device of the vehicle, and also receives the vehicle identification information stored in the entrance processing device for the onboard device. Submit identification information. The onboard device receives the entrance identification information and writes it to the ETC card. In addition, the exit processing device receives vehicle identification information, entrance identification information, etc. from the onboard device of the vehicle, determines the traffic section from the entrance identification information and exit identification information stored in the exit processing device, and stores it in the exit processing device. The toll is calculated based on the toll table and the traffic section, and the calculated toll is sent to the on-vehicle device or displayed on the roadside display.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2019-101580 JP2018-97507A Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2018-67036

When calculating tolls at each exit processing device, it is necessary to distribute a toll table from the central device to each exit processing device in advance, and it is also necessary to periodically update the toll table. Additionally, if you want to apply tolls based on time of day, you will need a toll table by time of day, and if you want to provide tolls based on traffic routes, you will need a toll table by route. There is also a concern that the amount of information distributed from the central device to each exit processing device will increase. In order to reduce the load associated with such distribution of toll tables, etc., there is a need for a system in which tolls are calculated by a central device.

However, in order to realize a system that calculates tolls using a central device, it is necessary to prepare entrance processing devices, route devices, and exit processing devices with new functions, which requires a huge number of devices. It is difficult to update both at the same time. Therefore, until the updating of all devices is completed, it is necessary to perform processing such as toll calculation according to the functions of the entrance processing device, route device, and exit processing device.

The present invention solves the above problems, and aims to provide a toll processing system, an exit processing device, a central device, and an exit toll processing method for realizing toll calculation by a central device.

The exit processing device according to the embodiment determines whether entrance flag information is included in the first entrance identification information transmitted from the first onboard device of the first vehicle passing through the first exit lane. and a toll calculation communication for calculating a toll by the central device, when the first entrance identification information includes the entrance flag information, the central device communicates with the first onboard device an exit vehicle communication unit that transmits a centrally calculated toll calculated by a first vehicle; and a first vehicle that transmits first exit identification information and the first onboard device of the first vehicle to the central device. an exit central communication unit that transmits identification information and receives the centrally calculated toll from the central device.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram schematically showing a configuration example of a fee processing system according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a configuration example of Example 1-1 of the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a timing chart for explaining an example of the operation of Example 1-1 of the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining a configuration example of Example 1-2 of the first embodiment. FIG. 5 is a timing chart for explaining an example of the operation of Example 1-2 of the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a configuration example of Example 1-3 of the first embodiment. FIG. 7 is a timing chart for explaining an example of the operation of Examples 1-3 of the first embodiment. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a configuration example of Example 1-4 of the first embodiment. FIG. 9 is a timing chart for explaining an example of the operation of Examples 1-4 of the first embodiment. FIG. 10 is a timing chart for explaining an example of the operation of Examples 1-5 of the first embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a configuration example of Example 1-6 of the first embodiment. FIG. 12 is a timing chart for explaining an example of the operation of Examples 1-6 of the first embodiment. FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a configuration example of Examples 1-7 of the first embodiment. FIG. 14 is a timing chart for explaining an example of the operation of Examples 1-7 of the first embodiment. FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining a configuration example of Examples 1-8 of the first embodiment. FIG. 16 is a timing chart for explaining an example of the operation of Examples 1-8 of the first embodiment. FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining a configuration example of Example 1-9 of the first embodiment. FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining a configuration example of Example 1-9 of the first embodiment. FIG. 19 is a timing chart for explaining an example of the operation of Examples 1-9 of the first embodiment. FIG. 20 is a timing chart for explaining an example of the operation of Examples 1-10 of the first embodiment. FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining a configuration example of Example 1-11 of the first embodiment. FIG. 22 is a timing chart for explaining an example of the operation of Example 1-11 of the first embodiment. FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining a configuration example of Example 1-12 of the first embodiment. FIG. 24 is a timing chart for explaining an example of the operation of Example 1-12 of the first embodiment. FIG. 25 is a diagram for explaining a configuration example of Example 1-13 of the first embodiment. FIG. 26 is a timing chart for explaining an example of the operation of Example 1-13 of the first embodiment. FIG. 27 is a diagram for explaining a configuration example of Example 1-14 of the first embodiment. FIG. 28 is a diagram for explaining a configuration example of Example 1-14 of the first embodiment. FIG. 29 is a timing chart for explaining the operation of Example 1-14 of the first embodiment. FIG. 30 is a timing chart for explaining an example of the operation of Example 1-15 of the first embodiment. FIG. 31 is a diagram for explaining a configuration example of Example 1-16 of the first embodiment. FIG. 32 is a timing chart for explaining an example of the operation of Example 1-16 of the first embodiment. FIG. 33 is a diagram for explaining an example of a specific area in the fee processing system of the second embodiment. FIG. 34 is a diagram for explaining a configuration example of Example 2-1 of the second embodiment. FIG. 35 is a timing chart for explaining an example of the operation of Example 2-1 of the second embodiment. FIG. 36 is a diagram for explaining a configuration example of Example 2-2 of the second embodiment. FIG. 37 is a timing chart for explaining an example of the operation of Example 2-2 of the second embodiment. FIG. 38 is a diagram for explaining a configuration example of Example 2-3 of the second embodiment. FIG. 39 is a timing chart for explaining an operation example of Example 2-3 of the second embodiment. FIG. 40 is a diagram for explaining a configuration example of Example 2-4 of the second embodiment. FIG. 41 is a timing chart for explaining an operation example of Example 2-4 of the second embodiment. FIG. 42 is a diagram for explaining a configuration example of Example 2-5 of the second embodiment. FIG. 43 is a timing chart for explaining an example of the operation of Example 2-5 of the second embodiment. FIG. 44 is a timing chart for explaining an example of the operation of Example 2-6 of the second embodiment.

Hereinafter, a fee processing system, an exit processing device, a central device, and an exit fee processing method according to a plurality of embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram schematically showing a configuration example of a fee processing system according to an embodiment. The fee processing system of this embodiment includes a central device 1, a first entrance processing device 2A compatible with central calculation, a second entrance processing device 2B compatible with exit calculation, and a first exit processing device 3A compatible with central calculation. It may include a second exit processing device 3B that is compatible with exit calculation, a first route device 4A that is compatible with central calculation, and a second route device 4B that is compatible with central calculation.

The central device 1 includes a device communication section 11, a control section 12, and a storage section 13.
The device communication unit 11 (corresponding to an entrance/exit communication unit, a receiving unit, and a transmitting unit) supports real-time communication (hereinafter referred to as toll calculation communication) for obtaining centrally calculated tolls within a limited time. It is a communication interface, and communicates with the first entrance processing device 2A, the first exit processing device 3A, and the first route device 4A, and sends and receives various information. The fee calculation communication is a high-speed communication, in which entry records etc. from the first entrance processing device 2A are received in real time, appearance records etc. from the first exit processing device 3A are received in real time, and the first exit processing The centrally calculated toll is transmitted to the device 3A in real time.

Note that the device communication unit 11 can also communicate with the second entrance processing device 2B, the second exit processing device 3B, and the second path device 4B.
For example, batch processing data transmitted from the second entrance processing device 2B, the second exit processing device 3B, and the second path device 4B is periodically received. The batch processing data includes entry history information, passing history information, or appearance history information. The entry history information includes vehicle identification information, entrance identification information, entry date and time, and the like. The passage history information includes vehicle identification information, route identification information, passage date and time, and the like. The participation history information includes vehicle identification information, exit identification information, participation date and time, and the like.

The control unit 12 (corresponding to a central toll calculation unit) is a control unit that controls data processing such as calculation of centrally calculated tolls. The control unit 12 includes a processor such as a CPU (central processing unit), a memory, an interface, and the like. A CPU is a processor that implements various processing functions by executing programs. The CPU is connected to each component of the central device 1 via an interface or the like. The memory includes nonvolatile memory that stores programs executed by the CPU, volatile memory that temporarily stores data, and the like. That is, the control unit 12 executes data processing by the CPU executing a program stored in the memory.

The storage unit 13 includes a storage medium such as a main memory that can be read and written at high speed, and also includes a large-capacity storage device such as an HDD or an SSD. The storage medium of the storage unit 13 stores a program executed by the CPU of the control unit 12. Furthermore, the storage device of the storage unit 13 stores a basic charge table and a variable charge table, which are examples of a central charge table.

The basic toll table stores information indicating tolls (basic tolls) according to entrances and exits. For example, the basic toll table stores information indicating basic tolls that are the same for each combination of entrance and exit in the entire road network for the same departure and arrival.
The variable charge table stores information indicating the charge amount (variable amount, discount amount) that is varied depending on conditions such as route and transit time. For example, the variable fee table stores variable fees applied to each route depending on the congestion status or congestion forecast of each route. Note that the congestion situation or congestion prediction for each route may be determined from the information collected from each first route device 4A, may be obtained from an external server, or may be obtained from the connected terminal terminal. You may also enter it manually from here.

Further, the storage device of the storage unit 13 stores the entrance record transmitted from the first entrance processing device 2A, and stores the passage record (which may include an inflow notification and an outflow notification) transmitted from the first route device 4A. , stores the participation record transmitted from the first exit processing device 3A.
The entry record includes vehicle identification information and entrance information, and the entrance information includes at least the entrance identification information and may additionally include the date and time of entry.
The passage record includes vehicle identification information and passage information, and the passage information includes at least route identification information, and may additionally include passage date and time.
The participation record includes vehicle identification information and participation information, and the participation information includes at least exit identification information and may additionally include the date and time of participation. Furthermore, the attendance record may include part or all of the admission record. Furthermore, the participation record may include part or all of the passing information.

Next, the first entrance processing device 2A will be explained. The first entrance processing device 2A includes an upper communication section 21A, a control section 22A, a start controller 23A, a roadside display 24A, a vehicle communication section 25A, and a storage section 26A. For example, the first entrance processing device 2A executes the entrance processing through wireless communication with the on-vehicle device 5 of a vehicle passing through the first entrance lane.

The upper communication unit 21A (corresponding to the entrance central communication unit) is a communication interface corresponding to fee calculation communication, and, for example, immediately transmits to the central device 1 an entrance record obtained in response to the passage of a vehicle. Note that the upper communication unit 21A may communicate with the central device 1 by wireless communication, or may communicate with the central device 1 via a communication line.

The control unit 22A is a control unit that controls the entire first entrance processing device 2A and performs data processing. The control unit 22A includes a CPU, a memory, an interface, and the like. A CPU is a processor that implements various processing functions by executing programs. The CPU is connected to each part of the entrance processing device 2A via an interface or the like. The memory includes various types of memory, such as a nonvolatile memory that stores programs executed by the CPU, a volatile memory that temporarily stores data, and a rewritable nonvolatile memory that stores setting data and the like.

The start controller 23A controls entry of the vehicle to the toll road. The launch controller 23A controls opening and closing of a launch control bar provided in the lane of the entrance toll gate. For example, when the vehicle is temporarily stopped or when the vehicle is not allowed to pass (enter), the start controller 23A closes the start control bar to prevent the vehicle from passing. Moreover, when permitting passage (entrance) of a vehicle, the start controller 23A opens the start control bar to permit the passage of the vehicle. Note that the start bar may not be provided in the start controller 23A, giving priority to alleviating traffic congestion at toll gates.

The roadside display 24A displays information such as guidance to users boarding vehicles passing through the entrance tollgate. The roadside display 24A is installed facing vehicles passing through the lane of the entrance toll plaza.

The vehicle communication unit 25A (corresponding to the first entrance vehicle communication unit) is a communication interface that supports wireless communication with the on-vehicle device 5 of the vehicle. The vehicle communication unit 25A wirelessly communicates with the on-vehicle device 5 of a vehicle (vehicle attempting to enter) approaching the first entrance processing device 2A at the entrance toll gate. The vehicle communication unit 25A receives vehicle identification information from the onboard device 5, and outputs the vehicle identification information and the date and time of entry of the vehicle. Note that the entry date and time corresponds to the date and time of communication between the vehicle communication unit 25A and the on-vehicle device 5 of the vehicle.

The storage unit 26A stores entrance identification information indicating the first entrance processing device 2A or the first entrance corresponding to the first entrance processing device 2A. This entrance identification information indicates the starting point of the traffic section when calculating the centrally calculated toll or the exit calculated toll. Furthermore, the storage unit 26A stores vehicle identification information and entry date and time acquired through wireless communication with the on-vehicle device 5.

Next, the second inlet processing device 2B will be explained. In the description of the second entrance processing device 2B, the differences from the first entrance processing device 2A will be mainly explained, and the description of substantially the same parts will be omitted as appropriate. The second entrance processing device 2B includes a control section 22B, a start controller 23B, a roadside indicator 24B, a vehicle communication section 25B, and a storage section 26B. For example, the second entrance processing device 2B executes the entrance processing through wireless communication with the on-vehicle device 5 of a vehicle passing through the second entrance lane.

The upper communication unit 21B is a communication interface that communicates with the central device 1, and, for example, periodically transmits batch processing data including entry history information and the like to the central device 1. Further, the upper communication unit 21B is not compatible with charge calculation communication. Note that the upper communication unit 21B may communicate with the central device 1 by wireless communication, or may communicate with the central device 1 via a communication line.

The control unit 22B is a control unit that controls the entire second entrance processing device 2B and performs data processing. The control unit 22B includes a CPU, a memory, an interface, and the like. The start controller 23B controls entry of the vehicle to the toll road.
The roadside display 24B displays information such as guidance to users riding in vehicles passing through the entrance tollgate.
The vehicle communication unit 25B is an interface that wirelessly communicates with the on-vehicle device 5 of the vehicle. The vehicle communication unit 25B wirelessly communicates with the on-vehicle device 5 of a vehicle (vehicle attempting to enter) approaching the entrance processing device 2B at the entrance toll gate. The vehicle communication unit 25B receives vehicle identification information from the onboard device 5, and outputs the vehicle identification information and the date and time of entry of the vehicle.
The storage unit 26B stores entrance identification information indicating the entrance processing device 2B or the second entrance corresponding to the entrance processing device 2B. Furthermore, the storage unit 26B stores vehicle identification information and entry date and time acquired through wireless communication with the on-vehicle device 5.

Next, the first route device 4A will be explained. The route device 4A includes an upper communication section 41A, a control section 42A, a vehicle communication section 45A, and a storage section 46A.
The upper communication unit 41A (corresponding to the route central communication unit) is a communication interface that supports toll calculation communication, and, for example, immediately transmits passage records acquired in response to vehicle passage to the central device 1.
Further, the first route device 4A may be installed, for example, at the boundary of a preset specific area. In this case, the upper communication unit 41A includes an inflow notification or an outflow notification regarding the vehicle passing through the place where the first route device 4A is installed, as a vehicle that is flowing into or out of a specific area. The passage record is sent to the central device 1. The inflow notification may include the date and time when the vehicle entered the specific area, and the outflow notification may include the date and time when the vehicle moved out of the specific area. Note that the upper communication unit 41A may communicate with the central device 1 by wireless communication, or may communicate with the central device 1 via a communication line.

The control unit 42A (corresponding to a route determination unit) is a control unit that controls the entire route device 4 and performs data processing. The control unit 42A includes a CPU, a memory, an interface, and the like. A CPU is a processor that implements various processing functions by executing programs. The CPU is connected to each part constituting the first path device 4A via an interface or the like. The memory includes various types of memory, such as a nonvolatile memory that stores programs executed by the CPU, a volatile memory that temporarily stores data, and a rewritable nonvolatile memory that stores setting data and the like.

The vehicle communication unit 45A (corresponding to the route vehicle communication unit) is a communication interface that supports wireless communication with the on-vehicle device 5 of the vehicle. The vehicle communication unit 45A wirelessly communicates with the on-vehicle device 5 of a vehicle passing through the location where the first route device 4A is installed. The vehicle communication unit 45A receives vehicle identification information from the onboard device 5, and outputs the vehicle identification information and the date and time of passage of the vehicle. The date and time of passage corresponds to the date and time of communication between the vehicle communication unit 45A and the onboard device 5 of the vehicle.
The storage unit 46A stores route identification information indicating a travel route for acquiring a centrally calculated toll, and also stores vehicle identification information and passing date and time acquired through wireless communication with the onboard device 5.

Next, the second route device 4B will be explained. In the description of the second route device 4B, the differences from the first route device 4A will be mainly explained, and descriptions of substantially the same parts will be omitted as appropriate.
The second route device 4B includes an upper communication section 41B, a control section 42B, a vehicle communication section 45B, and a storage section 46B. For example, the second route device 4B executes processing through wireless communication with the on-vehicle device 5 of a vehicle passing through the location where the second route device 4B is installed.

The upper communication unit 41B is a communication interface that communicates with the central device 1, and, for example, periodically transmits batch processing data including passage history information and the like to the central device 1. Further, the upper communication unit 41B is not compatible with charge calculation communication. Note that the upper communication unit 41B may communicate with the central device 1 by wireless communication, or may communicate with the central device 1 via a communication line.

The control unit 42B is a control unit that controls the entire second path device 4B and performs data processing. The control unit 42B includes a CPU, a memory, an interface, and the like.

The vehicle communication unit 45B is an interface that wirelessly communicates with the on-vehicle device 5 of the vehicle. The vehicle communication unit 45B wirelessly communicates with the on-vehicle device 5 of a vehicle passing through the location where the route device 4B is installed. The vehicle communication unit 45B receives vehicle identification information from the onboard device 5, and outputs the vehicle identification information and the date and time of passage of the vehicle.
The storage unit 46B stores vehicle identification information and passing date and time acquired through wireless communication with the onboard device 5.

Next, the first outlet treatment device 3A will be explained. In the description of the first outlet treatment device 3A, the differences from the first inlet treatment device 2A will be mainly explained, and descriptions of substantially the same parts will be omitted as appropriate. The first exit processing device 3A includes an upper communication section 31A, a control section 32A, a start controller 33A, a roadside display 34A, a vehicle communication section 35A, and a storage section 36A. For example, the exit processing device 3A executes exit processing through wireless communication with the on-vehicle device 5 of a vehicle passing through the first exit lane.

The upper communication unit 31A (corresponding to the exit central communication unit) is a communication interface that corresponds to fare calculation communication, and for example, transmits participation records obtained in response to vehicle passage to the central device 1. Receive tolls from. The timing of transmitting the participation record to the central device 1, etc. will be explained in detail later. Further, the upper communication unit 31A may communicate with the central device 1 by wireless communication, or may communicate with the central device 1 via a communication line.

The control unit 32A (corresponding to a determination unit and an exit fee calculation unit) is a control unit that performs overall control of the first exit processing device 3A, data processing, and the like. The control unit 32A includes a CPU, a memory, an interface, and the like. A CPU is a processor that implements various processing functions by executing programs. The CPU is connected to each part of the first exit processing device 3A via an interface or the like. The memory includes various types of memory, such as a nonvolatile memory that stores programs executed by the CPU, a volatile memory that temporarily stores data, and a rewritable nonvolatile memory that stores setting data and the like.

The start controller 33A controls entry of the vehicle to the toll road.
The roadside display 34A displays information such as guidance to users riding in vehicles passing through the exit toll gate.
The vehicle communication unit 35A is a communication interface that supports wireless communication with the on-vehicle device 5 of the vehicle. The vehicle communication unit 35A wirelessly communicates with the on-vehicle device 5 of a vehicle (vehicle attempting to exit) approaching the first exit processing device 3A at the exit toll gate. The vehicle communication unit 35A (corresponding to the exit vehicle communication unit) receives vehicle identification information and entry information from the onboard device 5, and outputs the vehicle identification information, entry information, and appearance date and time. The date and time of participation corresponds to the date and time of communication between the vehicle communication unit 35A and the onboard device 5 of the vehicle.

The storage unit 36A stores exit identification information indicating the first exit processing device 3A or the first exit corresponding to the first exit processing device 3A. This exit identification information indicates the end point of the traffic section when calculating the centrally calculated toll or the exit calculated toll. Furthermore, the storage unit 36A stores vehicle identification information, entry information, and date and time of appearance acquired through wireless communication with the on-vehicle device 5. Furthermore, the storage unit 36A stores a basic fee table. The basic toll table stores information indicating exit calculated tolls (basic tolls) according to entrances and exits. Note that the exit is specified by exit identification information stored in the storage section 36A.

Next, the second outlet treatment device 3B will be explained. In the description of the second exit processing device 3B, the differences from the exit processing device 3A will be mainly explained, and descriptions of substantially the same parts will be omitted as appropriate.
The second exit processing device 3B includes a control section 32B, a start controller 33B, a roadside indicator 34B, a vehicle communication section 35B, and a storage section 36B. For example, the second exit processing device 3B executes exit processing through wireless communication with the on-vehicle device 5 of a vehicle passing through the second exit lane.

The upper communication unit 31B is a communication interface that communicates with the central device 1, and, for example, periodically transmits batch processing data including participation history information and the like to the central device 1. Further, the upper communication unit 31B is not compatible with charge calculation communication. Note that the upper communication unit 31B may communicate with the central device 1 by wireless communication, or may communicate with the central device 1 via a communication line.

The control unit 32B is a control unit that controls the entire second exit processing device 3B and performs data processing. The control unit 32B includes a CPU, a memory, an interface, and the like. A CPU is a processor that implements various processing functions by executing programs. The CPU is connected to each part constituting the second exit processing device 3B via an interface or the like. The memory includes various types of memory, such as a nonvolatile memory that stores programs executed by the CPU, a volatile memory that temporarily stores data, and a rewritable nonvolatile memory that stores setting data and the like.
The start controller 33B controls entry of the vehicle to the toll road.
The roadside display 34B displays information such as guidance to users riding in vehicles passing through the exit toll gate.

The vehicle communication unit 35B is a communication interface that supports wireless communication with the on-vehicle device 5 of the vehicle. The vehicle communication unit 35B wirelessly communicates with the on-vehicle device 5 of a vehicle (vehicle attempting to exit) approaching the second exit processing device 3B at the exit toll gate. The vehicle communication unit 35B receives vehicle identification information and entry information from the on-vehicle device 5, and outputs the vehicle identification information, entry information, and appearance date and time.

The storage unit 36B stores exit identification information indicating the second exit processing device 3B or the second exit corresponding to the second exit processing device 3B. Furthermore, the storage unit 36B stores vehicle identification information, entry information, and date and time of appearance acquired through wireless communication with the on-vehicle device 5. Furthermore, the storage unit 36B stores a basic charge table that is an example of an exit charge table. The basic toll table stores information indicating exit calculated tolls (basic tolls) according to entrances and exits. Note that the exit is specified by exit identification information stored in the storage section 36B.

The onboard device 5 includes a device communication section 51, a control section 52, a storage section 53, and a card processing section 54.
The device communication unit 51 is a communication interface that wirelessly communicates with each tollgate device, and transmits vehicle identification information including onboard device identification information and card identification information to the entrance processing device, and receives entrance information from the entrance processing device. Receive. The device communication unit 51 also transmits vehicle identification information and entrance information to the exit processing device, and receives exit information and centrally calculated tolls or exit calculated tolls from the exit processing device.

In this embodiment, it is assumed that the vehicle identification information includes onboard equipment identification information and card identification information, but it is limited to this as long as it is possible to specify the charging target of the centrally calculated toll or the exit calculated toll. It's not a thing. For example, if the vehicle identification information includes at least card identification information, centrally calculated tolls or exit calculated tolls can be charged. In addition, since the onboard device identification information can include vehicle license plate information, it is possible to determine the vehicle type based on the onboard device identification information. device identification information is required.

The control unit 52 is a control unit that controls communication with toll gate equipment, and also controls processing of an ETC card, which is a type of IC (integrated circuit) card for settling centrally calculated tolls or exit calculated tolls. be. The control unit 52 includes a processor such as a CPU, a memory, an interface, and the like. A CPU is a processor that implements various processing functions by executing programs. The CPU is connected to each part of the on-vehicle device 5 via an interface or the like. The memory includes nonvolatile memory that stores programs executed by the CPU, volatile memory that temporarily stores data, and the like. That is, the control unit 52 executes data processing by the CPU executing a program stored in the memory.

The storage unit 53 stores onboard equipment identification information. Furthermore, the storage unit 53 stores programs executed by the CPU of the control unit 52.

The card processing unit 54 accepts the ETC card, reads card identification information to be transmitted to the entrance processing device from the ETC card, and writes entrance information transmitted from the entrance processing device to the ETC card. Further, the card processing unit 54 reads card identification information and entrance information to be transmitted to the exit processing device from the ETC card, and writes exit information transmitted from the exit processing device to the ETC card.

<First embodiment>
Next, a plurality of examples (Example 1-1 to Example 1-16) of the exit fee processing method according to the functions of the entrance processing device, the route device, and the exit processing device in the fee processing system of the first embodiment will be described. ) will be explained with reference to the drawings.
In the toll processing system, exit processing device, central device, and exit toll processing method of the first embodiment, by providing an area in which an entrance flag can be written on the ETC card, the entrance processing device corresponding to the entrance lane through which the vehicle passed is provided. It identifies the function and performs exit charge processing.

(Example 1-1)
First, Example 1-1 will be described.

FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a configuration example of Example 1-1 of the first embodiment.
In this example, the vehicle has a first entrance lane corresponding to the first entrance processing device 2A that supports central calculation, a predetermined route that corresponds to the second route device 4B that supports exit calculation, and a first exit that supports central calculation. An example of an exit fee processing method when passing through the first exit lane corresponding to the processing device 3A will be described.
Note that FIG. 2 shows only the information written to the ETC card that is necessary for the following explanation, and it is also possible to write other information to the ETC card.

When the vehicle passes through the first entrance lane corresponding to the first entrance processing device 2A, the entrance processing device 2A communicates with the onboard device 5 of the vehicle and executes the entrance processing.
FIG. 3 is a timing chart for explaining an example of the operation of Example 1-1 of the first embodiment.
In FIG. 3, the device communication unit 51 of the onboard device 5 transmits vehicle identification information including card identification information and onboard device identification information (S501).

The vehicle communication unit 25A of the first entrance processing device 2A receives vehicle identification information transmitted from the device communication unit 51 (S201), and transmits entrance information including entrance flag information, entrance identification information, and entry date and time (S202). ). Note that the entrance flag information is information indicating that the first entrance processing device 2A is equipped with a function capable of handling fee calculation communication with the central device 1.

When the device communication section 51 of the onboard device 5 receives the entrance information (S502), the card processing section 54 writes the entrance information into the ETC card. At this time, the entrance flag "T" based on the entrance flag information, the entrance information "IC:A", and the entrance time are written on the ETC card. Note that the value of the entrance flag is not limited to "T", and may be a letter other than T, a number, a symbol, or a combination thereof.

Further, the upper communication unit 21A of the entrance processing device 2A transmits an entry record including vehicle identification information and entrance information to the central device 1 (S203).
When the device communication section 11 of the central device 1 receives the entrance record (S101), the storage section 13 stores the entrance record.
Note that the transmission in S202 and the transmission in S203 are independent transmission processes, and the order of the transmission in S202 and the transmission in S203 is not particularly limited. It may be done first or at the same time.

When the vehicle that has passed through the first entrance lane passes through a predetermined route corresponding to the route device 4B, the route device 4B communicates with the onboard device 5 of the vehicle and executes route processing.
That is, the device communication unit 51 of the on-vehicle device 5 transmits vehicle identification information (S503).
When the vehicle communication unit 45B of the route device 4B receives the vehicle identification information transmitted from the device communication unit 51 (S401), the vehicle communication unit 45B transmits route information including the route identification information and the travel date and time (S402).
The device communication unit 51 of the onboard device 5 receives the route information (S504), and the card processing unit 54 writes the route information to the ETC card.

When a vehicle that has passed through the first entrance lane and a predetermined route passes through the first exit lane corresponding to the first exit processing device 3A, the first exit processing device 3A communicates with the onboard device 5 of the vehicle and performs exit processing. Execute. That is, when the device communication section 51 of the onboard device 5 transmits vehicle identification information, route identification information, and entrance information (S505), the vehicle communication section 35A of the first exit processing device 3A transmits the vehicle identification information, route identification information, and entrance information from the device communication section 51. The vehicle identification information, route identification information, and entrance information are received (S301).

The control unit 32A of the first exit processing device 3A checks whether the entrance flag included in the received entrance information is "T" (S302). When the entrance flag is "T", the upper communication unit 31A transmits the participation record including vehicle identification information, route identification information, exit identification information, and appearance date and time to the central device 1 (S303).

The device communication unit 11 of the central device 1 receives the participation record (S102), and the storage unit 13 stores the participation record.
Based on the vehicle identification information included in the participation record, the control unit 12 can select the entry record and passing record corresponding to this participation record. That is, the control unit 12 selects entry records, passing records, and participation records that include the same vehicle identification information. The control unit 12 determines the travel section, route, and date and time of travel based on the selected entry record, passage record, and exit record, and determines the travel section, route, date and time of travel, the basic fare table, and the variable fare. A centrally calculated toll is calculated based on the table (S103).
In the example shown in FIG. 2, since the storage unit 13 does not store a passing record corresponding to the vehicle identification information, the control unit 12 uses the selected entry record and exit record and the route identification information. , calculate the centrally calculated toll. The device communication unit 11 transmits the centrally calculated toll to the first exit processing device 3A (S104).

The upper communication unit 31A of the first exit processing device 3A receives the centrally calculated toll from the central device 1 (S304), and the vehicle communication unit 35A transmits the centrally calculated toll (S303). Furthermore, the roadside display 34A displays the centrally calculated toll.
The device communication unit 51 of the onboard device 5 receives the centrally calculated toll (S506), and the storage unit 53 stores the centrally calculated toll.

As described above, when the onboard device 5 that has undergone the entrance processing by the first entrance processing device 2A undergoes the exit processing by the first exit processing device 3A, the entrance flag “T” is added to the ETC card when passing through the first entrance lane. ”, you can receive the centrally calculated toll.

Note that the entrance flag written in the ETC card is cleared after the vehicle passes through the first exit lane (S507). Note that clearing the entrance flag (S507) may be performed between the transmission of S505 and the reception of S506, or may be performed as part of the process of S506. When writing various data to the ETC card, the storage area for the entrance flag may also be overwritten with a blank value.

In Example 1-1 shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, an area for writing an entrance flag is provided on the ETC card, and the first exit processing device 3A checks the value of the entrance flag and queries the central device 1 about the toll. method is adopted. According to this method, the first exit processing device 3A can determine whether a vehicle passing through the first exit lane has passed through the first entrance lane based on the value of the entrance flag, and the central device You can inquire about tolls at 1.

(Example 1-2)
Next, Example 1-2 will be explained.

FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining a configuration example of Example 1-2 of the first embodiment.
In this example, the vehicle has a second entrance lane corresponding to the second entrance processing device 2B that supports exit calculation, a predetermined route that corresponds to the second route device 4B that supports exit calculation, and a first exit that supports central calculation. An example of an exit fee processing method when passing through the first exit lane corresponding to the processing device 3A will be described. In addition, in the following description, the description of the matters already explained using FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 will be omitted as appropriate.

When the vehicle passes through the second entrance lane corresponding to the second entrance processing device 2B, the second entrance processing device 2B communicates with the vehicle-mounted device 5 of the vehicle and executes the entrance processing.
FIG. 5 is a timing chart for explaining an example of the operation of Example 1-2 of the first embodiment.
In FIG. 5, the device communication unit 51 of the onboard device 5 transmits vehicle identification information including card identification information and onboard device identification information (S511).

The vehicle communication unit 25B of the second entrance processing device 2B receives the vehicle identification information transmitted from the device communication unit 51 (S211), and transmits the entrance information including the entrance identification information and the date and time of entry (S212).

The device communication section 51 of the onboard device 5 receives the entrance information (S512), and the card processing section 54 writes the entrance information into the ETC card. At this time, the entrance information "IC:A" and the entrance time are written on the ETC card. That is, in this example, since the device communication unit 51 does not receive the entrance flag information, "T" is not written in the entrance flag area of the ETC card, and the entrance flag is in an empty state.

The processes of S513, S411, S412, and S514 when the vehicle that has passed through the second entrance lane passes through the predetermined route corresponding to the route device 4B are the processes of S503, S401, S402, and S504 shown in FIG. The same is true. That is, when the vehicle travels along a predetermined route corresponding to the route device 4B, route information is written into the ETC card by the card processing unit 54.

When a vehicle that has passed through the second entrance lane and a predetermined route passes through the first exit lane corresponding to the first exit processing device 3A that supports central calculation, the first exit processing device 3A communicates with the onboard device 5 of the vehicle. Execute exit processing.
That is, the device communication unit 51 of the onboard device 5 transmits vehicle identification information, route identification information, and entrance information (S515).
On the other hand, the vehicle communication unit 35A of the first exit processing device 3A receives the vehicle identification information, route identification information, and entrance information transmitted from the device communication unit 51 (S311).

The control unit 32A checks whether the entrance flag included in the received entrance information is "T" (S312). When the entrance flag is not "T", the control unit 32A determines the traffic section using the vehicle identification information, route identification information, exit identification information, and entrance information, and determines the traffic section based on the traffic zone and the basic toll table. , the exit calculated toll is calculated (S313).
The vehicle communication unit 35A transmits the calculated exit toll (S314). Furthermore, the roadside display 34A displays the exit calculated toll.

When the device communication unit 51 of the onboard device 5 receives the calculated exit toll (S516), the storage unit 53 stores the calculated exit toll. Note that the entrance flag written on the ETC card is cleared after the vehicle passes through the first exit lane, regardless of the written content (S517). Note that clearing the entrance flag (S517) may be performed between the transmission of S515 and the reception of S516, or may be performed as part of the process of S516. When writing various data to the ETC card, the storage area for the entrance flag may also be overwritten with a blank value.

As described above, when the on-vehicle device 5 that has undergone the entrance processing by the second entrance processing device 2B that supports exit calculation is subjected to the exit processing by the first exit processing device 3A that supports central calculation, it passes through the second entrance lane. Since the entrance flag "T" is not written on the ETC card when passing through the ETC card, the first exit processing device 3A does not inquire about the toll to the central device 1 when passing through the first exit lane, and calculates the exit calculated toll. receive.
In other words, in the embodiment 1-2 shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the first exit processing device 3A allows the vehicle passing through the first exit lane to move to the first exit processing device 3A because the value of the entrance flag is empty. It can be determined that the vehicle is not passing through the first entrance lane of 2A. In this case, since the central device 1 has no entry record of the vehicle, the central device 1 cannot correctly calculate the toll of the vehicle. Therefore, the first exit processing device 3A can calculate the toll based on the basic toll table without inquiring the central device 1 about the toll.

(Example 1-3)
Next, Example 1-3 will be explained.

FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a configuration example of Example 1-3 of the first embodiment.
Here, the vehicle selects a first entrance lane corresponding to the first entrance processing device 2A compatible with central calculation, a predetermined route corresponding to the second route device 4B compatible with exit calculation, and a second exit processing compatible with exit calculation. An example of an exit fee processing method when passing through the second exit lane corresponding to device 3B will be described.
FIG. 7 is a timing chart for explaining an example of the operation of Examples 1-3 of the first embodiment.
Note that the processes in S521 to S524 shown in FIG. 7 are similar to those in S501 to S504 shown in FIG. The processing when doing this is different from the example shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 above.

That is, when a vehicle that has passed through the first entrance lane and a predetermined route passes through the second exit lane corresponding to the second exit processing device 3B, the second exit processing device 3B communicates with the onboard device 5 of the vehicle and exits. Execute processing.
In FIG. 7, when the device communication unit 51 of the onboard device 5 transmits the vehicle identification information, route identification information, and entrance information (S525), the vehicle communication unit 35B of the second exit processing device 3B transmits the vehicle identification information, route identification information, and entrance information to the device communication unit 51. The vehicle identification information, route identification information, and entrance information transmitted from the terminal are received (S321).

The control unit 32B determines the traffic section using the vehicle identification information, route identification information, exit identification information, and entrance information, and calculates the exit calculated toll based on the traffic zone and the basic toll table (S322). , the vehicle communication unit 35B transmits the exit calculated toll (S323). Furthermore, the roadside display 34B displays the centrally calculated toll.

The device communication unit 51 of the onboard device 5 receives the calculated exit toll (S526), and the storage unit 53 stores the calculated exit toll.
Note that the entrance flag written on the ETC card is cleared after the vehicle passes through the second exit lane, regardless of the written content (S527).
Note that clearing the entrance flag (S527) may be performed between the transmission of S525 and the reception of S526, or may be performed as part of the process of S526. When writing various data to the ETC card, the storage area for the entrance flag may also be overwritten with a blank value.

As described above, when the onboard device 5 that has undergone the entrance processing by the first entrance processing device 2A receives the exit processing by the second exit processing device 3B, the entrance flag is added to the ETC card when passing through the first entrance lane. Although "T" is written, when passing through the second exit lane, the second exit processing device 3B receives the calculated exit toll without inquiring the central device 1 about the toll. That is, the example shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 is an example in which a vehicle exits from the second exit lane corresponding to the second exit processing device 3B, which does not have the function of inquiring the central device 1 about the toll. Even in such a case, the second exit processing device 3B can use the information received from the onboard device 5 to calculate the toll based on the traffic section and the basic toll table.

(Example 1-4)
Next, Example 1-4 will be explained.

FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a configuration example of Example 1-4 of the first embodiment.
Here, the vehicle selects a second entrance lane corresponding to the second entrance processing device 2B capable of exit calculation, a predetermined route corresponding to the second route device 4B capable of exit calculation, and a first exit processing compatible with central calculation. An example of an exit fee processing method when passing through the first exit lane corresponding to the device 3A will be described.
Note that here, the process of calculating the toll is the same as in Example 1-2 described using FIGS. 4 and 5 above.

For example, in a state where the vehicle has passed through the second entrance processing device 2B that supports exit calculation, the second route device 4B that supports exit calculation, and the first exit processing device 3A that supports central calculation, the central device 1 It is not possible to determine whether the vehicle is in a participating state or not, and the next time the central device 1 calculates the centrally calculated toll for the vehicle, there is a possibility that an incorrect toll will be calculated.

FIG. 9 is a timing chart for explaining an example of the operation of Examples 1-4 of the first embodiment.
Therefore, in FIG. 9, after the vehicle communication unit 35A transmits the calculated exit toll (S334), the higher-level communication unit 31A transmits an exit notification to the central device 1 (S335).
The device communication unit 11 of the central device 1 receives the participation notification (S131), and the storage unit 13 stores the participation record.

In other words, the example shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 is when a vehicle exits from the first exit lane corresponding to the first exit processing device 3A, and then the central device 1 calculates the centrally calculated toll for the vehicle. Information on routes that have already been taken will not be used, making it possible to calculate the correct toll.

(Example 1-5)
Next, Examples 1-5 will be explained.

Here, the vehicle has a first entrance lane corresponding to the first entrance processing device 2A compatible with central calculation, a predetermined route corresponding to the second route device 4B compatible with exit calculation, and a first exit processing compatible with central calculation. An example of an exit fee processing method when passing through the first exit lane corresponding to the device 3A will be described.
Note that in this example, the combination of devices arranged on the route along which the vehicle travels is the same as in FIG. 2 of Example 1-1. Therefore, in Example 1-5, an example of the exit fee processing method will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 10.
FIG. 10 is a timing chart for explaining an example of the operation of Examples 1-5 of the first embodiment.
In FIG. 10, the processing of S541-S341 is the same as that of S501-S301 shown in FIG. 3 of Example 1-1. However, the process when a vehicle passes through the first exit lane corresponding to the first exit processing device 3A that supports central calculation is different from the example shown in FIG. 3 described above.

That is, when a vehicle that has passed through the first entrance lane and a predetermined route passes through the first exit lane corresponding to the first exit processing device 3A, the first exit processing device 3A communicates with the onboard device 5 of the vehicle and exits. Execute processing.

In FIG. 10, when the device communication section 51 of the onboard device 5 transmits the vehicle identification information (S545), the vehicle communication section 35A of the first exit processing device 3A transmits the vehicle identification information transmitted from the device communication section 51. Receive (S341).

The upper communication unit 31A transmits a participation record including vehicle identification information, exit identification information, and date and time of participation to the central device 1 (S342).
The device communication unit 11 of the central device 1 receives the participation record (S142), and the storage unit 13 stores the participation record.
Based on the vehicle identification information included in the participation record, the control unit 12 can select the entry record and passing record corresponding to this participation record. That is, the control unit 12 selects entry records, passing records, and participation records that include the same vehicle identification information. The control unit 12 determines the travel section, travel route, and travel date and time based on the selected entry record, passage record, and appearance record. Then, a centrally calculated toll is calculated based on the travel section, travel route, travel date and time, and the basic toll table and variable toll table (S143).
Note that in the embodiment 1-1 shown in FIG. Based on this information, centrally calculated tolls are calculated. The device communication unit 11 transmits the centrally calculated toll to the first exit processing device 3A (S144).

While the central device 1 is calculating the toll, the device communication unit 51 of the onboard device 5 transmits entrance information including entrance identification information and route identification information (S546), and the first exit processing device 3A The vehicle communication unit 35A receives the entrance information and route identification information transmitted from the device communication unit 51 (S343).
The control unit 32A checks whether the entrance flag included in the received entrance information is "T" (S344), and depending on the value of the entrance flag, either uses the centrally calculated toll or uses the exit calculated toll. Decide whether to calculate.

Thereafter, the upper communication unit 31A receives the centrally calculated toll from the central device 1 (S345), and since the entrance flag is “T”, the vehicle communication unit 35A transmits the centrally calculated toll (S346). .
Furthermore, the roadside display 34A displays the centrally calculated toll. The device communication unit 51 of the onboard device 5 receives the centrally calculated toll (S547), and the storage unit 53 stores the centrally calculated toll.

As described above, when the onboard device 5 that has undergone the entrance processing by the first entrance processing device 2A undergoes the exit processing by the first exit processing device 3A, the entrance flag “T” is added to the ETC card when passing through the first entrance lane. ”, you can receive the centrally calculated toll.

As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 10, the first exit processing device 3A receives the entrance identification information and the route identification information, and does not wait until the end of determining whether the entrance flag is "T" or not. In addition, it is possible to start calculating the toll in the central device 1, and it is possible to shorten the time required for exit processing when passing through the first exit lane.

(Example 1-6)
Next, Examples 1-6 will be explained.

FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a configuration example of Example 1-6 of the first embodiment.
In this example, the vehicle is traveling through a second entrance lane corresponding to a second entrance processing device 2B that supports exit processing, a predetermined route that corresponds to a second route device 4B that supports exit calculation, and a first exit that supports central calculation. An example of an exit fee processing method when passing through the first exit lane corresponding to the processing device 3A will be described.

FIG. 12 is a timing chart for explaining an example of the operation of Examples 1-6 of the first embodiment.
The processing of S551 to S351 shown in FIG. 12 is the same as that of S511 to S311 shown in FIG. 5 of Example 1-2. However, the process when a vehicle passes through the first exit lane corresponding to the first exit processing device 3A is different from the example shown in FIG. 5 described above.

When a vehicle that has passed through the second entrance lane and a predetermined route passes through the first exit lane corresponding to the first exit processing device 3A, the first exit processing device 3A communicates with the onboard device 5 of the vehicle and performs exit processing. Execute.
In FIG. 12, when the device communication section 51 of the onboard device 5 transmits the vehicle identification information (S555), the vehicle communication section 35A of the first exit processing device 3A transmits the vehicle identification information transmitted from the device communication section 51. Receive (S351).

The upper communication unit 31A transmits the participation record including the vehicle identification information, exit identification information, and the date and time of participation to the central device 1 (S352).
The device communication unit 11 of the central device 1 receives the participation record (S151), and the storage unit 13 stores the participation record.
Based on the vehicle identification information included in the participation record, the control unit 12 can select the entry record and passing record corresponding to this participation record. That is, the control unit 12 selects entry records, passing records, and participation records that include the same vehicle identification information. The control unit 12 determines the travel section, route, and date and time of travel based on the selected entry record, passage record, and exit record, and determines the travel section, route, date and time of travel, the basic fare table, and the variable fare. A centrally calculated toll is calculated based on the table (S152). Note that in the example shown in FIG. 11, since the storage unit 13 does not store entry records and passing records corresponding to the vehicle identification information, the control unit 12 cannot accurately calculate the toll.
The device communication unit 11 transmits the centrally calculated toll to the first exit processing device 3A (S153).

While the central device 1 is calculating the toll, the device communication unit 51 transmits entrance information including entrance identification information and route identification information (S556).
Then, the vehicle communication unit 35A of the first exit processing device 3A receives the entrance information and route identification information transmitted from the device communication unit 51 (S353).
The control unit 32A checks whether the entrance flag included in the received entrance information is "T" (S354), and depending on the value of the entrance flag, either uses the centrally calculated toll or uses the exit calculated toll. Decide whether to calculate.

After that, the upper communication unit 31A receives the centrally calculated toll from the central device 1 (S355). Here, since the entrance flag is empty, the control unit 32A does not use the centrally calculated toll, but uses vehicle identification information, route identification information, exit identification information, and entrance information to determine the traffic section. Then, the exit calculated toll is calculated based on the traffic section and the basic toll table (S356). Then, the vehicle communication unit 35B transmits the calculated exit toll (S357).
Furthermore, the roadside display 34B displays the centrally calculated toll. The device communication unit 51 of the onboard device 5 receives the exit calculated toll (S557), and the storage unit 53 stores the centrally calculated toll.

In addition, after confirming that the entrance flag is empty, the control unit 32A may start calculating the exit calculated toll without waiting for the upper communication unit 31A to receive the centrally calculated toll.

As described above, when the onboard device 5 that has undergone the entrance processing by the second entrance processing device 2B receives the exit processing by the first exit processing device 3A, the first exit processing device 3A receives the entrance identification information and the route identification information. However, it is possible to start calculating the toll in the central device 1 without waiting for the end of determining whether the entrance flag is "T" or not, and it is possible to start calculating the toll in the central device 1. It is possible to shorten the time required for processing.

(Example 1-7)
Next, Examples 1-7 will be described.

FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a configuration example of Examples 1-7 of the first embodiment.
In this example, the vehicle travels through a first entrance lane corresponding to the first entrance processing device 2A that supports central calculation, a predetermined route that corresponds to the second route device 4B that supports exit calculation, and a first exit that supports central calculation. An example of an exit fee processing method when passing through the first exit lane corresponding to the processing device 3A will be described.

When the vehicle passes through the first entrance lane corresponding to the first entrance processing device 2A, the first entrance processing device 2A communicates with the on-vehicle device 5 of the vehicle and executes the entrance processing.
FIG. 14 is a timing chart for explaining an example of the operation of Examples 1-7 of the first embodiment.
In FIG. 14, the device communication unit 51 of the onboard device 5 transmits vehicle identification information including card identification information and onboard device identification information (S561).

The vehicle communication unit 25A of the first entrance processing device 2A receives vehicle identification information transmitted from the device communication unit 51 (S261), and transmits entrance information including entrance flag information, entrance identification information, and entry date and time (S262). ).

The device communication unit 51 receives the entrance information (S562), and the card processing unit 54 writes the entrance information to the ETC card. At this time, the entrance flag "T" based on the entrance flag information, the writing time of the entrance flag, the entrance information "IC:A", and the entrance time are written on the ETC card. The writing time of the entrance flag is the time when the entrance flag "T" is written in a predetermined area of the ETC card, and is approximately the same time as the vehicle entry time.

Further, the upper communication unit 21A of the first entrance processing device 2A transmits an entry record including vehicle identification information and entrance information to the central device 1 (S263).
The device communication unit 11 of the central device 1 receives the admission record (S161), and the storage unit 13 stores the admission record. Note that the transmission in S262 and the transmission in S263 are independent transmission processes, and the order of the transmission in S262 and the transmission in S263 is not particularly limited. It may be done first or at the same time.

When the vehicle that has passed through the first entrance lane passes through a predetermined route corresponding to the second route device 4B, the second route device 4B communicates with the onboard device 5 of the vehicle and executes route processing. That is, the device communication unit 51 transmits vehicle identification information (S563).
Then, the vehicle communication unit 45B of the second route device 4B receives the vehicle identification information transmitted from the device communication unit 51 (S461).
Then, route information including route identification information and travel date and time is transmitted (S462).
The device communication unit 51 receives the route information (S564), and the card processing unit 54 writes the route information to the ETC card.

When a vehicle that has passed through the first entrance lane and a predetermined route passes through the first exit lane corresponding to the first exit processing device 3A, the first exit processing device 3A communicates with the onboard device 5 of the vehicle and performs exit processing. Execute. That is, the device communication unit 51 transmits vehicle identification information, route identification information, and entrance information (S565).
Then, the vehicle communication unit 35A of the first exit processing device 3A receives the vehicle identification information, route identification information, and entrance information transmitted from the device communication unit 51 (S361).

The control unit 32A checks whether the entrance flag included in the received entrance information is "T" (S362). Further, the control unit 32A checks the writing time of the entrance flag and the entry time included in the received entrance information (S363). Note that the order in which the control unit 32A performs S362 and S363 may be reversed, or the control unit 32A may perform S362 and S363 at the same time.
Here, when the entrance flag is "T" and the writing time of the entrance flag and the entry time are the same, the upper communication unit 31A transmits the vehicle identification information, route identification information, exit identification information, and entry time. The participation record including the date and time is transmitted to the central device 1 (S364). In addition, when determining whether the writing time of the entrance flag and the entrance time are the same, the control unit 32A determines that the writing time of the entrance flag and the entrance time are the same time when the difference between the writing time of the entrance flag and the entrance time is less than or equal to a predetermined threshold value. It can be determined that

The device communication unit 11 of the central device 1 receives the participation record (S162), and the storage unit 13 stores the participation record.
Based on the vehicle identification information included in the participation record, the control unit 12 can select the entry record and passing record corresponding to this participation record. That is, the control unit 12 selects entry records, passing records, and participation records that include the same vehicle identification information. The control unit 12 determines the travel section, route, and date and time of travel based on the selected entry record, passage record, and exit record, and determines the travel section, route, date and time of travel, the basic fare table, and the variable fare. A centrally calculated toll is calculated based on the table (S163).
Note that in the example shown in FIG. 13, since the storage unit 13 does not store a passage record corresponding to the vehicle identification information, the control unit 12 uses the selected entry record and exit record and the route identification information. , calculate the centrally calculated toll. The device communication unit 11 transmits the centrally calculated toll to the first exit processing device 3A (S164).

The upper communication unit 31A receives the centrally calculated toll from the central device 1 (S365). Then, the vehicle communication unit 35A transmits the centrally calculated toll (S366). Furthermore, the roadside display 34A displays the centrally calculated toll.
The device communication unit 51 of the onboard device 5 receives the centrally calculated toll (S566), and the storage unit 53 stores the centrally calculated toll. Note that the entrance flag written in the ETC card may be cleared after the vehicle passes through the first exit lane (for example, after sending S565 or as part of the sending process of S565). When writing various data to the ETC card, the storage area for the entrance flag may also be overwritten with a blank value.

In the example shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, an area is provided in the ETC card to write the entrance flag and the writing time of the entrance flag, and the first exit processing device 3A confirms the value of the entrance flag, and also confirms the writing time of the entrance flag. It is possible to confirm whether or not the entrance flag was written when entering the target traffic route by checking the entry time and the entrance time.
According to this method, the first exit processing device 3A determines when a vehicle passing through the first exit lane enters the target traffic route based on the value of the entrance flag, the writing time of the entrance flag, and the entry time. It is possible to more reliably judge whether or not the user has passed through the first entrance lane, and the correct toll fee can be transmitted to the onboard device 5.

(Example 1-8)
Next, Examples 1-8 will be explained.

FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining a configuration example of Examples 1-8 of the first embodiment.
In this example, the vehicle has a second entrance lane corresponding to the second entrance processing device 2B that supports exit calculation, a predetermined route that corresponds to the second route device 4B that supports exit calculation, and a first exit that supports central calculation. An example of an exit fee processing method when passing through the first exit lane corresponding to the processing device 3A will be described.
Note that in the following description, descriptions of matters already described using FIGS. 13 and 14 will be omitted as appropriate.

When the vehicle passes through the second entrance lane corresponding to the second entrance processing device 2B, the second entrance processing device 2B communicates with the vehicle-mounted device 5 of the vehicle and executes the entrance processing.
FIG. 16 is a timing chart for explaining an example of the operation of Examples 1-8 of the first embodiment.
In FIG. 16, the device communication unit 51 of the onboard device 5 transmits vehicle identification information including card identification information and onboard device identification information (S571).

The vehicle communication unit 25B of the second entrance processing device 2B receives the vehicle identification information transmitted from the device communication unit 51 (S271), and transmits the entrance information including the entrance identification information and the date and time of entry (S272).

The device communication unit 51 receives the entrance information (S572), and the card processing unit 54 writes the entrance information to the ETC card. At this time, the entrance information "IC:A" and the entrance time are written on the ETC card. That is, in this example, since the device communication unit 51 does not receive the entrance flag information, "T" is not written in the entrance flag area of the ETC card, and the entrance flag is in an empty state (or is not updated). ). Further, since the entrance flag is not written to the ETC card, the area for writing the entrance flag is also empty (or is not updated).

The processes of S573, S471, S472, and S574 when the vehicle that has passed through the second entrance lane passes through the predetermined route corresponding to the route device 4B are the same as those of S563, S461, S462, and S564 shown in FIG. The same is true.
That is, when the vehicle travels along a predetermined route corresponding to the route device 4B, route information is written into the ETC card by the card processing unit 54.

When a vehicle that has passed through the second entrance lane and a predetermined route passes through the first exit lane corresponding to the first exit processing device 3A, the first exit processing device 3A communicates with the onboard device 5 of the vehicle and performs exit processing. Execute. That is, the device communication unit 51 transmits vehicle identification information, route identification information, and entrance information (S575), and the vehicle communication unit 35A of the first exit processing device 3A transmits the vehicle identification information transmitted from the device communication unit 51. , receives route identification information and entrance information (S371).

The control unit 32A checks whether the entrance flag included in the received entrance information is "T" (S372). Further, the control unit 32A checks the writing time of the entrance flag and the entry time included in the received entrance information (S373). When the entrance flag is not "T" and the written time of the entrance flag and the entrance time are not the same, the control unit 32A uses the vehicle identification information, route identification information, exit identification information, and entrance information to: The traffic section is determined, and the exit calculated toll is calculated based on the traffic zone and the basic toll table (S374).
The vehicle communication unit 35A transmits the calculated exit toll (S375). Furthermore, the roadside display 34A displays the exit calculated toll.

The device communication unit 51 of the onboard device 5 receives the calculated exit toll (S576), and the storage unit 53 stores the calculated exit toll. Note that the entrance flag written on the ETC card is cleared after the vehicle passes through the first exit lane (for example, after sending S575 or as part of the sending process of S575), regardless of the written content. It's okay. When writing various data to the ETC card, the storage area for the entrance flag may also be overwritten with a blank value.

In the example shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, an area is provided in the ETC card to write the entrance flag and the writing time of the entrance flag, and the first exit processing device 3A confirms the value of the entrance flag, and also confirms the writing time of the entrance flag. It is possible to confirm whether or not the entrance flag was written when entering the target traffic route by checking the entry time and the entry time.
According to this method, the first exit processing device 3A determines when a vehicle passing through the first exit lane enters the target traffic route based on the value of the entrance flag, the writing time of the entrance flag, and the entrance time. It is possible to more reliably judge whether or not the user has passed through the first entrance lane, and the correct toll fee can be transmitted to the onboard device 5.

(Example 1-9)
Next, Examples 1-9 will be explained.

17 and 18 are diagrams for explaining a configuration example of Examples 1-9 of the first embodiment. In this example, the vehicle has a first entrance lane corresponding to the first entrance processing device 2A that supports central calculation, a predetermined route that corresponds to the second route device 4B that supports exit calculation, and a second exit that supports exit calculation. After passing through the second exit lane corresponding to the processing device 3B, furthermore, a second entrance lane corresponding to the second entrance processing device 2B compatible with exit calculation, and a predetermined path corresponding to the second route device 4B compatible with exit calculation. An example of the exit fee processing method when passing through the route and the first exit lane corresponding to the first exit processing device 3A compatible with central calculation will be described.

When the vehicle passes through the first entrance lane corresponding to the first entrance processing device 2A, the first entrance processing device 2A communicates with the on-vehicle device 5 of the vehicle and executes the entrance processing.

At this time, the device communication section 51 receives the entrance information from the first entrance processing device 2A, and the card processing section 54 writes the entrance information into the ETC card. That is, the entrance flag "T" based on the entrance flag information, the writing time of the entrance flag, the entrance information "IC:C", and the entrance time are written on the ETC card.

When a vehicle that has passed through the first entrance lane and the predetermined route exits by passing through the second exit lane corresponding to the second exit processing device 3B, the ETC card is marked with an entrance flag "T" for the route that has already exited. The writing time of the entrance flag is now written.

Thereafter, when the vehicle passes through the second entrance lane corresponding to the second entrance processing device 2B, the second entrance processing device 2B communicates with the onboard device 5 of the vehicle and executes the entrance processing.
FIG. 19 is a timing chart for explaining an example of the operation of Examples 1-9 of the first embodiment. Note that the process shown in FIG. 19 is an example of the process of the toll processing system when the vehicle travels the route shown in FIG. 18.
In FIG. 19, the device communication unit 51 of the onboard device 5 transmits vehicle identification information including card identification information and onboard device identification information (S581).

The vehicle communication unit 25B of the second entrance processing device 2B receives the vehicle identification information transmitted from the device communication unit 51 (S281), and transmits the entrance information including the entrance identification information and the date and time of entry (S282).

The device communication unit 51 receives the entrance information (S582), and the card processing unit 54 writes the entrance information to the ETC card. At this time, the entrance information "IC:A" and the entrance time are written on the ETC card. That is, in this example, since the device communication unit 51 does not receive the entrance flag information, "T" and the entry flag writing time are not written in the entrance flag area of the ETC card, and the entrance flag writing area is not updated. It is. Further, since the entrance flag is not written to the ETC card, the writing area for the writing time of the entrance flag is also not updated.

The processes of S583, S481, S482, and S584 when the vehicle that has passed through the second entrance lane passes through the predetermined route corresponding to the route device 4B are the same as those of S563, S461, S462, and S564 shown in FIG. The same is true. That is, when the vehicle travels along a predetermined route corresponding to the route device 4B, route information is written into the ETC card by the card processing unit 54.

When a vehicle that has passed through the second entrance lane and a predetermined route passes through the first exit lane corresponding to the first exit processing device 3A, the first exit processing device 3A communicates with the onboard device 5 of the vehicle and performs exit processing. Execute. That is, the device communication unit 51 transmits vehicle identification information, route identification information, and entrance information (S585), and the vehicle communication unit 35A of the first exit processing device 3A transmits the vehicle identification information transmitted from the device communication unit 51. , route identification information and entrance information are received (S381).

The control unit 32A checks whether the entrance flag included in the received entrance information is "T" (S382). The control unit 32A also checks the entry time and entry time of the entrance flag included in the received entrance information (S383).
When the entrance flag is "T" and the writing time of the entrance flag and the entrance time are not the same, the control unit 32A does not use the centrally calculated toll, but uses vehicle identification information, route identification information, and exit identification information. , and the entrance information, the traffic section is determined, and the exit calculated toll is calculated based on the traffic zone and the basic toll table (S384).
The vehicle communication unit 35A transmits the calculated exit toll (S385), and the upper communication unit 31A transmits a notification of participation to the central device 1 (S386).
The device communication unit 11 of the central device 1 receives the participation notification (S181), and the storage unit 13 stores the participation record. Furthermore, the roadside display 34A displays the exit calculated toll.

The device communication unit 51 of the onboard device 5 receives the calculated exit toll (S586), and the storage unit 53 stores the calculated exit toll.

In the examples shown in FIGS. 17 to 19, an area is provided in the ETC card to write the entrance flag and the writing time of the entrance flag, and the first exit processing device 3A confirms the value of the entrance flag, and also checks the writing time of the entrance flag. It is possible to confirm whether or not the entrance flag was written when entering the target traffic route by checking the entry time and the entry time.
According to this method, even if the value of the entrance flag is not cleared when the vehicle exits from the exit lane, the first exit processing device 3A can record the value of the entrance flag, the writing time of the entrance flag, and the entry time. Based on the time, it is possible to more reliably determine whether a vehicle passing through the first exit lane has used the first entrance lane when entering the target traffic route, and the correct toll can be calculated using the on-board device 5. can be sent to.

(Example 1-10)
Next, Example 1-10 will be explained.

Here, the vehicle has a first entrance lane corresponding to the first entrance processing device 2A compatible with central calculation, a predetermined route corresponding to the second route device 4B compatible with exit calculation, and a first exit processing compatible with central calculation. An example of an exit fee processing method when passing through the first exit lane corresponding to the device 3A will be described.
Note that in this example, the combination of devices arranged on the route traveled by the vehicle is the same as that in FIG. 13 of Example 1-10, so an example of the exit toll processing method will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 and 20. Explain.
FIG. 20 is a timing chart for explaining an example of the operation of Examples 1-10 of the first embodiment.
The processes of S591 to S391 shown in FIG. 20 are similar to those of S561 to S361 shown in FIG. This is different from the example shown in FIG.

That is, when a vehicle that has passed through the first entrance lane and a predetermined route passes through the first exit lane corresponding to the first exit processing device 3A, the first exit processing device 3A communicates with the onboard device 5 of the vehicle and exits. Execute processing.

In FIG. 20, the device communication unit 51 transmits vehicle identification information (S595).
Then, the vehicle communication unit 35A of the first exit processing device 3A receives the vehicle identification information transmitted from the device communication unit 51 (S391).

The upper communication unit 31A transmits a participation record including vehicle identification information, exit identification information, and date and time of participation to the central device 1 (S392).
The device communication unit 11 of the central device 1 receives the participation record (S192), and the storage unit 13 stores the participation record. Based on the vehicle identification information included in the participation record, the control unit 12 can select the entry record and passing record corresponding to this participation record. That is, the control unit 12 selects entry records, passing records, and participation records that include the same vehicle identification information.
The control unit 12 determines the travel section, route, and date and time of travel based on the selected entry record, passage record, and exit record, and determines the travel section, route, date and time of travel, the basic fare table, and the variable fare. A centrally calculated toll is calculated based on the table (S193).
Note that in the example shown in FIG. 13, since the storage unit 13 does not store a passage record corresponding to the vehicle identification information, the control unit 12 uses the selected entry record and exit record and the route identification information. , calculate the centrally calculated toll.
The device communication unit 11 transmits the centrally calculated toll to the first exit processing device 3A (S194).

While the central device 1 is calculating the toll, the control unit 32A transmits entrance information including entrance identification information and route identification information (S596), and the vehicle communication unit 35A of the first exit processing device 3A , receives the entrance information and route identification information transmitted from the device communication unit 51 (S393). The control unit 32A checks whether the entrance flag included in the received entrance information is "T" (S394). The control unit 32A also checks whether the writing time of the entrance flag included in the received entrance information is the same as the entry time (S395). Since the entrance flag is "T" and the writing time of the entrance flag and the entrance time are the same, the control unit 32A determines that the centrally calculated toll is to be used as the toll.

Thereafter, the upper communication unit 31A receives the centrally calculated toll from the central device 1 (S396), and the vehicle communication unit 35A transmits the centrally calculated toll (S397).
Furthermore, the roadside display 34A displays the centrally calculated toll. The device communication unit 51 of the onboard device 5 receives the centrally calculated toll (S597), and the storage unit 53 stores the centrally calculated toll.

As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 20, the first exit processing device 3A receives the entrance identification information and the route identification information, and determines whether the entrance flag is "T" and the writing time of the entrance flag. It is possible to start calculating the toll in the central device 1 without waiting for it to be determined whether or not the entry time and the entry time are the same, and the calculation of the toll can be started in the central device 1 without waiting for it to be determined whether or not the entry time is the same as the entry time. It is possible to shorten the time required.

(Example 1-11)
Next, Example 1-11 will be explained.

FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining a configuration example of Example 1-11 of the first embodiment.
In this example, the vehicle has a second entrance lane corresponding to the second entrance processing device 2B that supports exit calculation, a predetermined route that corresponds to the second route device 4B that supports exit calculation, and a first exit that supports central calculation. An example of an exit fee processing method when passing through the first exit lane corresponding to the processing device 3A will be described.
In the following description, the description of the matters already explained using FIG. 15 and FIG. 16 of Example 1-8 will be omitted as appropriate.

FIG. 22 is a timing chart for explaining an example of the operation of Example 1-11 of the first embodiment.
The processing from S5101 to S3101 shown in FIG. 22 is similar to the processing from S571 to S371 shown in FIG. 16 of Example 1-8. However, the process when the vehicle passes through the first exit lane corresponding to the first exit processing device 3A is different from the example shown in FIGS. 15 and 16 of the above-described embodiment 1-8.

That is, when a vehicle that has passed through the second entrance lane and a predetermined route passes through the first exit lane corresponding to the first exit processing device 3A, the first exit processing device 3A communicates with the onboard device 5 of the vehicle and exits. Execute processing. That is, the device communication unit 51 transmits vehicle identification information (S5105).
Then, the vehicle communication section 35A of the first exit processing device 3A receives the vehicle identification information transmitted from the device communication section 51 (S3101).

The upper communication unit 31A transmits a participation record including vehicle identification information, exit identification information, and date and time of participation to the central device 1 (S3102).
The device communication unit 11 of the central device 1 receives the participation record (S1101), and the storage unit 13 stores the participation record. Based on the vehicle identification information included in the participation record, the control unit 12 can select the entry record and passing record corresponding to this participation record. That is, the control unit 12 selects entry records, passing records, and participation records that include the same vehicle identification information.
The control unit 12 determines the travel section, route, and date and time of travel based on the selected entry record, passage record, and exit record, and determines the travel section, route, date and time of travel, the basic fare table, and the variable fare. A centrally calculated toll is calculated based on the table (S1102).
The device communication unit 11 transmits the centrally calculated toll to the first exit processing device 3A (S1103). Note that for the route shown in FIG. 21, since the storage unit 13 does not store entry records and passing records corresponding to the vehicle identification information, the centrally calculated toll calculated by the control unit 12 is not a correct value.

While the central device 1 is calculating the toll, the device communication unit 51 transmits entrance information including entrance identification information and route identification information (S5106).
Then, the vehicle communication unit 35A of the first exit processing device 3A receives the entrance information and route identification information transmitted from the device communication unit 51 (S3103).
The control unit 32A checks whether the entrance flag included in the received entrance information is "T" while the central device 1 is calculating the toll (S3104). The control unit 32A also checks whether the writing time of the entrance flag included in the received entrance information is the same as the entry time (S3105).

After that, the upper communication unit 31A receives the centrally calculated toll from the central device 1 (S3106). Although the entrance flag is "T", when the written time of the entrance flag and the entrance time are not the same, the control unit 32A does not use the centrally calculated traffic, but uses the vehicle identification information, route identification information, exit identification information, and entrance. Using the information, the traffic section is determined, and the exit calculated toll is calculated based on the traffic zone and the basic toll table (S3107).
The vehicle communication unit 35A transmits the calculated exit toll (S3108). Furthermore, the roadside display 34A displays the exit calculated toll.

The device communication unit 51 of the onboard device 5 receives the calculated exit toll (S5107), and the storage unit 53 stores the calculated exit toll. Note that the entrance flag written on the ETC card is cleared after the vehicle passes through the first exit lane (for example, after sending S5106 or as part of the sending process of S5106), regardless of the written content. It's okay. When writing various data to the ETC card, the storage area for the entrance flag may also be overwritten with a blank value.

In the example shown in FIGS. 21 and 22, an area is provided in the ETC card to write the entrance flag and the writing time of the entrance flag, and the value of the entrance flag is confirmed in the first exit processing device 3A, and the writing time of the entrance flag is It is possible to confirm whether or not the entrance flag was written when entering the target traffic route by checking the entry time and the entry time.
According to this method, the first exit processing device 3A determines when a vehicle passing through the first exit lane enters the target traffic route based on the value of the entrance flag, the writing time of the entrance flag, and the entrance time. It is possible to more reliably judge whether or not the user has passed through the first entrance lane, and the correct toll fee can be transmitted to the onboard device 5.

(Example 1-12)
Next, Example 1-12 will be explained.

FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining a configuration example of Example 1-12 of the first embodiment.
In this example, the vehicle has a first entrance lane corresponding to the first entrance processing device 2A of the central calculation method, a predetermined route corresponding to the second route device 4B of the exit calculation method, and a first exit of the central calculation method. An example of an exit fee processing method when passing through the first exit lane corresponding to the processing device 3A will be described.

When the vehicle passes through the first entrance lane corresponding to the first entrance processing device 2A, the first entrance processing device 2A communicates with the on-vehicle device 5 of the vehicle and executes the entrance processing.
FIG. 24 is a timing chart for explaining an example of the operation of Example 1-12 of the first embodiment.
In FIG. 24, the device communication unit 51 of the onboard device 5 transmits vehicle identification information including card identification information and onboard device identification information (S5111).

The vehicle communication unit 25A of the first entrance processing device 2A receives vehicle identification information transmitted from the device communication unit 51 (S2111), and transmits entrance information including entrance flag information, entrance identification information, and entry date and time (S2112). ).

The device communication unit 51 receives the entrance information (S5112), and the card processing unit 54 writes the entrance information to the ETC card. At this time, the entrance flag "T" based on the entrance flag information, the written entrance information "IC:A", the entrance information "IC:A", and the entrance time are written on the ETC card. Note that the written entrance information is the same as the entrance information written in a predetermined area of the ETC card at the same time as the entrance flag "T".

Further, the upper communication unit 21A of the entrance processing device 2A transmits an entrance record including vehicle identification information and entrance information to the central device 1 (S2113). The device communication unit 11 of the central device 1 receives the admission record (S1111), and the storage unit 13 stores the admission record.
Note that the transmission in S2112 and the transmission in S2113 are independent transmission processes, and the order of the transmission in S2112 and the transmission in S2113 is not particularly limited. It may be done first or at the same time.

When the vehicle that has passed through the first entrance lane passes through a predetermined route corresponding to the second route device 4B, the second route device 4B communicates with the onboard device 5 of the vehicle and executes route processing. That is, the device communication unit 51 transmits vehicle identification information (S5113).
Then, the vehicle communication unit 45B of the second route device 4B receives the vehicle identification information transmitted from the device communication unit 51 (S4111), and transmits the route information including the route identification information and the travel date and time (S4112).
The device communication unit 51 receives the route information (S5114), and the card processing unit 54 writes the route information to the ETC card.

When a vehicle that has passed through the first entrance lane and a predetermined route passes through the first exit lane corresponding to the first exit processing device 3A, the first exit processing device 3A communicates with the onboard device 5 of the vehicle and performs exit processing. Execute. That is, the device communication unit 51 transmits vehicle identification information, route identification information, and entrance information (S5115).
Then, the vehicle communication unit 35A of the first exit processing device 3A receives the vehicle identification information, route identification information, and entrance information transmitted from the device communication unit 51 (S3111).

The control unit 32A checks whether the entrance flag included in the received entrance information is "T" (S3112). Further, the control unit 32A checks the entry entrance and the entry entrance for which the entrance flag is included in the received entrance information (S3113). Note that the order in which the control unit 32A performs S3112 and S3113 above may be reversed, or the control unit 32A may perform S3112 and S3113 at the same time.
When the entrance flag is "T" and the entrance where the entrance flag is written is the same as the entry entrance, the upper communication unit 31A includes vehicle identification information, route identification information, exit identification information, and appearance date and time. The participation record is transmitted to the central device 1 (S3114).

The device communication unit 11 of the central device 1 receives the participation record (S1112), and the storage unit 13 stores the participation record. Based on the vehicle identification information included in the participation record, the control unit 12 can select the entry record and passing record corresponding to this participation record. That is, the control unit 12 selects entry records, passing records, and participation records that include the same vehicle identification information.
The control unit 12 determines the travel section, route, and date and time of travel based on the selected entry record, passage record, and exit record, and determines the travel section, route, date and time of travel, the basic fare table, and the variable fare. A centrally calculated toll is calculated based on the table (S1113). In the example shown in FIG. 23, since the storage unit 13 does not store a passing record corresponding to the vehicle identification information, the control unit 12 uses the selected entry record and exit record and the route identification information. , calculate the centrally calculated toll.
The device communication unit 11 transmits the centrally calculated toll to the first exit processing device 3A (S1114).

The upper communication unit 31A receives the centrally calculated toll from the central device 1 (S3115). Then, the vehicle communication unit 35A transmits the centrally calculated toll (S3116). Furthermore, the roadside display 34A displays the centrally calculated toll. The device communication unit 51 of the onboard device 5 receives the centrally calculated toll (S5116), and the storage unit 53 stores the centrally calculated toll.
Note that the written entrance flag, written time, and written entrance information on the ETC card are stored after the vehicle passes through the first exit lane (for example, after sending S5115, or as part of the sending process of S5115). ) may be cleared. When writing various data to the ETC card, the storage area for the entry flag, writing time, and writing entry information may also be overwritten with null values.

In the example shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, an area is provided in the ETC card to write an entrance flag and entrance flag writing entrance information, and the first exit processing device 3A confirms the value of the entrance flag and writes the entrance flag. It is possible to check the entrance and the entry entrance to see if the entrance flag was written when entering the target traffic route.
According to this method, the first exit processing device 3A uses the value of the entrance flag, the writing entrance of the entrance flag, and the entrance when a vehicle passing through the first exit lane enters the target traffic route. It is possible to more reliably judge whether or not the user has passed through the first entrance lane, and the correct toll fee can be transmitted to the onboard device 5.

(Example 1-13)
Next, Example 1-13 will be explained.

FIG. 25 is a diagram for explaining a configuration example of Example 1-13 of the first embodiment.
In this example, the vehicle has a second entrance lane corresponding to the second entrance processing device 2B that supports exit calculation, a predetermined route that corresponds to the second route device 4B that supports exit calculation, and a first exit that supports central calculation. An example of an exit fee processing method when passing through the first exit lane corresponding to the processing device 3A will be described.
In the following description, the description of the matters already explained using FIGS. 15 and 16 of Example 1-8 will be omitted as appropriate.

When the vehicle passes through the second entrance lane corresponding to the second entrance processing device 2B, the second entrance processing device 2B communicates with the vehicle-mounted device 5 of the vehicle and executes the entrance processing.
FIG. 26 is a timing chart for explaining an example of the operation of Example 1-13 of the first embodiment.
In FIG. 26, the device communication unit 51 of the onboard device 5 transmits vehicle identification information including card identification information and onboard device identification information (S5121).

The vehicle communication unit 25B of the second entrance processing device 2B receives the vehicle identification information transmitted from the device communication unit 51 (S2121), and transmits the entrance information including the entrance identification information and the date and time of entry (S2122).

The device communication unit 51 receives the entrance information (S5122), and the card processing unit 54 writes the entrance information to the ETC card. At this time, the entrance flag based on the entrance flag information and the written entrance information are empty (or not updated), and the entrance information "IC:A" and the entrance time are written on the ETC card.

The processing in S5123-S3123 when the vehicle that has passed through the second entrance lane passes through the predetermined route corresponding to the route device 4B and passes through the first exit lane is the same as S5113-S3113 shown in FIG. 24 described above. It is.

When a vehicle that has passed through the second entrance lane and a predetermined route passes through the first exit lane corresponding to the first exit processing device 3A, the first exit processing device 3A communicates with the onboard device 5 of the vehicle and performs exit processing. Execute. That is, the device communication unit 51 transmits vehicle identification information, route identification information, and entrance information (S5125).
Then, the vehicle communication unit 35A of the first exit processing device 3A receives the vehicle identification information, route identification information, and entrance information transmitted from the device communication unit 51 (S3121).

The control unit 32A checks whether the entrance flag included in the received entrance information is "T" (S3122). Further, the control unit 32A confirms the entry entrance and entry entrance for which the entrance flag is included in the received entrance information (S3123). When the entrance flag is not "T" and the entrance where the entrance flag is written is not the same as the entrance, the control unit 32A uses the vehicle identification information, route identification information, exit identification information, and entrance information to: The traffic section is determined, and the exit calculated toll is calculated based on the traffic zone and the basic toll table (S3124). The vehicle communication unit 35A transmits the calculated exit toll (S3125). Furthermore, the roadside display 34A displays the exit calculated toll.

The device communication unit 51 of the onboard device 5 receives the calculated exit toll (S5126), and the storage unit 53 stores the calculated exit toll. Note that the written entrance flag of the ETC card and the written entrance of the entrance flag are the points written after the vehicle passes through the first exit lane (for example, after the transmission of S5125, or after the transmission processing of S5125), regardless of the written contents. (as part of the process) may be cleared. When writing various data to the ETC card, the storage areas for the entrance flag and the writing entrance of the entrance flag may also be overwritten with null values.

In Embodiment 1-13 shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, the ETC card is provided with an area for writing an entrance flag and an entrance for writing the entrance flag, and the first exit processing device 3A confirms the value of the entrance flag, and It is possible to confirm whether the entrance flag was written at the time of entering the target traffic route by checking the entrance where the flag was written and the entry entrance.
According to this method, the first exit processing device 3A uses the value of the entrance flag, the writing entrance of the entrance flag, and the entrance when a vehicle passing through the first exit lane enters the target traffic route. It is possible to more reliably judge whether or not the user has passed through the first entrance lane, and the correct toll fee can be transmitted to the onboard device 5.

(Example 1-14)
Next, Example 1-14 will be explained.

27 and 28 are diagrams for explaining a configuration example of Example 1-14 of the first embodiment.
In this example, the vehicle is routed to a first entrance lane corresponding to the first entrance processing device 2A of the central calculation method, a predetermined route corresponding to the second route device 4B of the exit calculation method, and a second exit of the exit calculation method. After passing through the second exit lane corresponding to the processing device 3B, a second entrance lane corresponding to the second entrance processing device 2B of the exit calculation method and a predetermined predetermined path corresponding to the second path device 4B compatible with exit calculation are further passed. An example of the exit fee processing method when passing through the route and the first exit lane corresponding to the central calculation type first exit processing device 3A will be described.

When the vehicle passes through the first entrance lane corresponding to the first entrance processing device 2A, the entrance processing device 2A communicates with the vehicle-mounted device 5 of the vehicle and executes the entrance processing.

At this time, when the device communication section 51 receives the entrance information from the first entrance processing device 2A, the card processing section 54 writes the entrance information into the ETC card. That is, the entrance flag "T" based on the entrance flag information, the entrance flag entry "IC:A", the entrance information "IC:A", and the entrance time are written on the ETC card.

When a vehicle that has passed through the first entrance lane and the predetermined route exits by passing through the second exit lane corresponding to the second exit processing device 3B, the ETC card is marked with an entrance flag "T" for the route that has already exited. and the write entrance of the entrance flag are in a written state.

Thereafter, when the vehicle passes through the second entrance lane corresponding to the second entrance processing device 2B, the second entrance processing device 2B communicates with the onboard device 5 of the vehicle and executes the entrance processing.
FIG. 29 is a timing chart for explaining an example of the operation of Examples 1-14 of the first embodiment. Note that the process shown in FIG. 29 is an example of the process of the toll processing system when the vehicle travels the route shown in FIG. 28.
In FIG. 29, the device communication unit 51 of the onboard device 5 transmits vehicle identification information including card identification information and onboard device identification information (S5131).

The vehicle communication unit 25B of the second entrance processing device 2B receives the vehicle identification information transmitted from the device communication unit 51 (S2131), and transmits the entrance information including the entrance identification information and the date and time of entry (S2132).

The device communication unit 51 receives the entrance information (S5132), and the card processing unit 54 writes the entrance information to the ETC card. At this time, the entrance information "IC:C" and the entrance time are written on the ETC card. That is, in this example, since the device communication unit 51 does not receive the entrance flag information, "T" is not written in the entrance flag area of the ETC card, and the entry flag writing area is not updated. Further, since the entrance flag is not written to the ETC card, the writing area of the entrance where the entrance flag is written is also not updated.

The processing in S5133-S3131 when the vehicle that has passed through the second entrance lane passes through the predetermined route corresponding to the route device 4B and the first exit lane is similar to S5113-S3113 shown in FIG. 24 described above.

When a vehicle that has passed through the second entrance lane and a predetermined route passes through the first exit lane corresponding to the first exit processing device 3A, the first exit processing device 3A communicates with the onboard device 5 of the vehicle and performs exit processing. Execute. That is, the device communication unit 51 transmits vehicle identification information, route identification information, and entrance information (S5135), and the vehicle communication unit 35A of the first exit processing device 3A transmits the vehicle identification information transmitted from the device communication unit 51. , receives route identification information and entrance information (S3131).

The control unit 32A checks whether the entrance flag included in the received entrance information is "T" (S3132). Further, the control unit 32A checks the entry entrance and the entry entrance for which the entrance flag is included in the received entrance information (S3133). Although the entrance flag is "T", when the written entrance of the entrance flag and the entrance are not the same, the control unit 32A does not use the centrally calculated toll, but uses vehicle identification information, route identification information, and exit identification information. , and the entrance information, the traffic section is determined, and the exit calculated toll is calculated based on the traffic zone and the basic toll table (S3134).
The vehicle communication unit 35A transmits the calculated exit toll (S3135), and the upper communication unit 31A transmits a notification of participation to the central device 1 (S3136).
The device communication unit 11 of the central device 1 receives the participation notification (S1131), and the storage unit 13 stores the participation record. Furthermore, the roadside display 34A displays the exit calculated toll.

The device communication unit 51 of the onboard device 5 receives the calculated exit toll (S5136), and the storage unit 53 stores the calculated exit toll.

In the example shown in FIGS. 27 to 29, the ETC card is provided with an area for writing an entrance flag and an entrance flag writing entrance, and the first exit processing device 3A confirms the value of the entrance flag, and It is possible to confirm whether or not the entrance flag was written when the user entered the target traffic route.
According to this method, even if the value of the entrance flag is not cleared when the vehicle leaves the exit lane, the first exit processing device 3A can write the value of the entrance flag, write the entrance flag, and enter the entrance flag. By using the entrance, it is possible to more reliably judge whether or not a vehicle passing through the first exit lane has used the first entrance lane when entering the target traffic route, and the correct toll can be determined by the on-vehicle device 5. can be sent to.

(Example 1-15)
Next, Example 1-15 will be explained.

Here, the vehicle has a first entrance lane corresponding to the first entrance processing device 2A of the central calculation method, a predetermined route corresponding to the second route device 4B corresponding to the exit calculation, and a first exit processing of the central calculation method. An example of an exit fee processing method when passing through the first exit lane corresponding to the device 3A will be described.
Note that in this example, the combination of devices arranged on the route traveled by the vehicle is the same as that in FIG. 23 of Embodiment 1-12, so an example of the exit toll processing method will be described with reference to FIG. 23 and FIG. 30. Explain.
FIG. 30 is a timing chart for explaining an example of the operation of Example 1-15 of the first embodiment.
The processing of S5141-S3141 shown in FIG. 30 is the same as that of S5111-S3111 shown in FIG. 24 of Example 1-12. However, the process when a vehicle passes through the first exit lane corresponding to the first exit processing device 3A is different from the example shown in FIG. 24 described above.

That is, when a vehicle that has passed through the first entrance lane and a predetermined route passes through the first exit lane corresponding to the first exit processing device 3A, the first exit processing device 3A communicates with the onboard device 5 of the vehicle and exits. Execute processing.

In FIG. 30, the device communication unit 51 transmits vehicle identification information (S5145), and the vehicle communication unit 35A of the first exit processing device 3A receives the vehicle identification information transmitted from the device communication unit 51 (S3141). .

The upper communication unit 31A transmits a participation record including vehicle identification information, exit identification information, and date and time of participation to the central device 1 (S3142).
The device communication unit 11 of the central device 1 receives the participation record (S1142), and the storage unit 13 stores the participation record. Based on the vehicle identification information included in the participation record, the control unit 12 can select the entry record and passing record corresponding to this participation record. That is, the control unit 12 selects entry records, passing records, and participation records that include the same vehicle identification information.
The control unit 12 determines the travel section, route, and date and time of travel based on the selected entry record, passage record, and exit record, and determines the travel section, route, date and time of travel, the basic fare table, and the variable fare. A centrally calculated toll is calculated based on the table (S1143).
In the example shown in FIG. 23, since the storage unit 13 does not store a passing record corresponding to the vehicle identification information, the control unit 12 uses the selected entry record and exit record and the route identification information. , calculate the centrally calculated toll. The device communication unit 11 transmits the centrally calculated toll to the first exit processing device 3A (S1144).

While the central device 1 is calculating the toll, the device communication unit 51 transmits entrance information including entrance identification information and route identification information (S5146), and transmits the entrance information including entrance identification information and route identification information to the vehicle communication unit of the first exit processing device 3A. 35A receives the entrance information and route identification information transmitted from the device communication unit 51 (S3143).
The control unit 32A checks whether the entrance flag included in the received entrance information is "T" (S3144).
Further, the control unit 32A checks whether the entrance written in the entrance flag included in the received entrance information is the same as the entrance (S3145). The control unit 32A determines that the centrally calculated toll is to be used as the toll since the entrance flag is "T" and the entrance where the entrance flag is written is the same as the entrance.

Thereafter, the upper communication unit 31A receives the centrally calculated toll from the central device 1 (S3146), and the vehicle communication unit 35A transmits the centrally calculated toll (S3147).
Furthermore, the roadside display 34A displays the centrally calculated toll. The device communication unit 51 of the onboard device 5 receives the centrally calculated toll (S5147), and the storage unit 53 stores the centrally calculated toll.

As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 30, the first exit processing device 3A receives the entrance identification information and route identification information, and determines whether the entrance flag is "T" and writes the entrance flag. It is possible for the central device 1 to start calculating the toll without waiting for the completion of determining whether or not the entrance and the entrance are the same. Therefore, it is possible to shorten the time required for exit processing when passing through the first exit lane.

(Example 1-16)
Next, FIG. 1-16 will be explained.

FIG. 31 is a diagram for explaining a configuration example of Example 1-16 of the first embodiment.
In this example, as shown in FIG. 27, the vehicle has a first entrance lane corresponding to the first entrance processing device 2A of central calculation type, a predetermined route corresponding to the second route device 4B capable of exit calculation, and , after passing through the second exit lane corresponding to the second exit processing device 3B of the exit calculation method, as shown in FIG. , an example of an exit fee processing method when passing through a predetermined route corresponding to the second route device 4B that supports exit calculation and a first exit lane corresponding to the first exit processing device 3A of central calculation type will be explained. do.

FIG. 32 is a timing chart for explaining an example of the operation of Example 1-16 of the first embodiment.
The processing from S5151 to S3151 shown in FIG. 32 is similar to the processing from S5131 to S3131 shown in FIG. 29 of Example 1-14. However, the process when the vehicle passes through the first exit lane corresponding to the first exit processing device 3A is different from the example shown in FIG. 29 described above.

That is, when a vehicle that has passed through the second entrance lane and a predetermined route passes through the first exit lane corresponding to the first exit processing device 3A, the first exit processing device 3A communicates with the on-vehicle device 5 of the vehicle, Execute exit processing.
In FIG. 32, the device communication unit 51 transmits vehicle identification information (S5155), and the vehicle communication unit 35A of the first exit processing device 3A receives the vehicle identification information transmitted from the device communication unit 51 (S3151). .

The upper communication unit 31A transmits a participation record including vehicle identification information, exit identification information, and date and time of participation to the central device 1 (S3152). The device communication unit 11 of the central device 1 receives the participation record (S1151), and the storage unit 13 stores the participation record. Based on the vehicle identification information included in the participation record, the control unit 12 can select the entry record and passing record corresponding to this participation record. That is, the control unit 12 selects entry records, passing records, and participation records that include the same vehicle identification information. The control unit 12 determines the travel section, route, and date and time of travel based on the selected entry record, passage record, and exit record, and determines the travel section, route, date and time of travel, the basic fare table, and the variable fare. A centrally calculated toll is calculated based on the table (S1152).
The device communication unit 11 transmits the centrally calculated toll to the first exit processing device 3A (S1153). Note that for the route shown in FIG. 31, since the storage unit 13 does not store entry records and passage records corresponding to the vehicle identification information, the centrally calculated toll calculated by the control unit 12 is not a correct value.

While the central device 1 is calculating the toll, the device communication unit 51 transmits entrance information including entrance identification information and route identification information (S5156).
Then, the vehicle communication unit 35A of the first exit processing device 3A receives the entrance information and route identification information transmitted from the device communication unit 51 (S3153).
The control unit 32A checks whether the entrance flag included in the received entrance information is "T" (S3154). Further, the control unit 32A checks whether the entrance written in the entrance flag included in the received entrance information is the same as the entrance (S3155).

Thereafter, the upper communication unit 31A receives the centrally calculated toll from the central device 1 (S3156). Although the entrance flag is "T", when the written entrance of the entrance flag and the entrance are not the same, the control unit 32A does not use the centrally calculated traffic, but uses the vehicle identification information, route identification information, exit identification information, and entrance. Using the information, the traffic section is determined, and the exit calculated toll is calculated based on the traffic zone and the basic toll table (S3157).
The vehicle communication unit 35A transmits the calculated exit toll (S3158). Furthermore, the roadside display 34A displays the exit calculated toll.

The device communication unit 51 of the onboard device 5 receives the calculated exit toll (S5157), and the storage unit 53 stores the calculated exit toll. Note that the written entrance flag of the ETC card and the written entrance of the entrance flag are the points written after the vehicle passes through the first exit lane (for example, after the transmission of S5155, or after the transmission processing of S5155), regardless of the written contents. (as part of the process) may be cleared. When writing various data to the ETC card, the storage area of the entrance flag and the entry entrance for writing the entrance flag may also be overwritten with a blank value.

In the example shown in FIGS. 31 and 32, the ETC card is provided with an area for writing an entrance flag and an entrance flag writing entrance, and the first exit processing device 3A confirms the value of the entrance flag, and It is possible to confirm whether or not the entrance flag was written when the user entered the target traffic route.
According to this method, the first exit processing device 3A uses the value of the entrance flag, the writing entrance of the entrance flag, and the entrance when a vehicle passing through the first exit lane enters the target traffic route. It is possible to more reliably judge whether or not the user has passed through the first entrance lane, and the correct toll fee can be transmitted to the onboard device 5.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to provide a toll processing system, an exit processing device, a central device, and an exit toll processing method for realizing toll calculation by a central device.
In the above-described embodiment, the first exit processing device 3A is equipped with a pre-distributed fee, and refers to the entrance flag to determine whether or not to use the pre-distributed fee value. It may also be possible to calculate an exit calculated toll that corresponds to the centrally calculated toll. Even in that case, the same effects as in the above embodiment can be obtained.

<Second embodiment>
Next, a toll processing system, an exit processing device, a central device, and an exit toll processing method according to the second embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
The configuration example of the fee processing system of this embodiment is similar to the block diagram shown in FIG.
FIG. 33 is a diagram for explaining an example of a specific area in the fee processing system of the second embodiment.

In the toll processing system of this embodiment, the road network is divided into specific areas A by gates corresponding to the first route device 4A installed in the road network including toll roads, and a central system is used for vehicles passing within the specific area A. This makes it possible to calculate tolls based on 1. That is, all the entrance processing devices installed within the specific area A are the first entrance processing devices 2A, and all the exit processing devices installed within the specific area A are the first exit processing devices 3A.

Below, when the specific area A is provided, a vehicle entering from the first entrance gate in the specific area A may exit from the second exit gate after leaving the specific area A, or Multiple examples of exit fee processing methods (Example 2-1 ~Example 2-6) will be explained.

(Example 2-1)
Next, Example 2-1 will be explained.

FIG. 34 is a diagram for explaining a configuration example of Example 2-1 of the second embodiment.
In this example, the vehicle enters from the first entrance lane corresponding to the first entrance processing device 2A that supports central calculation in the specific area A, and passes through the gate that corresponds to the first route device 4A that supports central calculation. An example of an exit fee processing method when the user exits from the specific area A through the second exit lane corresponding to the second exit processing device 3B that supports central calculation will be described.

When the vehicle passes through the first entrance lane corresponding to the first entrance processing device 2A, the entrance processing device 2A communicates with the onboard device 5 of the vehicle and executes the entrance processing.
FIG. 35 is a timing chart for explaining an example of the operation of Example 2-1 of the second embodiment. The processing from S5161 to S1161 shown in FIG. 35 is similar to the processing from S501 to S101 shown in FIG. 3 of Example 1-1.

When a vehicle that has passed through the first entrance lane exits from the specific area A through the gate corresponding to the first route device 4A, the first route device 4A communicates with the onboard device 5 of the vehicle and executes route processing.
In FIG. 35, the device communication unit 51 transmits vehicle identification information and entrance identification information (S5163).
Then, the vehicle communication unit 45A of the first route device 4A receives the vehicle identification information and entrance identification information transmitted from the device communication unit 51 (S4161).

The control unit 42A of the first route device 4A determines whether the vehicle enters or exits the specific area A based on the received entrance identification information, and when it is determined that the vehicle is exiting from the specific area A. , the vehicle communication unit 45A transmits an entrance flag clear command (S4162).
The device communication unit 51 receives the entrance flag clear command (S5164), and the card processing unit 54 clears the entrance flag of the ETC card. At this time, the vehicle communication section 45A of the first route device 4A can transmit the route identification information, the device communication section 51 receives the route identification information, and the card processing section 54 inputs the ETC card. Route identification information can be written.

Thereafter, the upper communication unit 41A of the first route device 4A transmits a passage record including vehicle identification information, route identification information, and an outflow notification including the outflow date and time (S4163).
Then, the device communication unit 11 of the central device 1 receives the passage record including the outflow notification (S1162), and the storage unit 13 stores the outflow record. By storing the vehicle identification information and the outflow record in a linked state in the storage unit 13, the central device 1 can process the vehicle as having entered the vehicle from the specific area A.

When a vehicle passes through the first entrance lane and the gate corresponding to the first route device 4A and passes through the second exit lane corresponding to the second exit processing device 3B, the second exit processing device 3B It communicates with device 5 and executes exit processing.
That is, the device communication unit 51 transmits vehicle identification information, route identification information, and entrance information (S5165).
Then, the vehicle communication unit 35B of the second exit processing device 3B receives the vehicle identification information, route identification information, and entrance information transmitted from the device communication unit 51 (S3161).

The control unit 32B determines the traffic section using the vehicle identification information, route identification information, exit identification information, and entrance information, and calculates the exit calculation toll based on the traffic zone and the basic toll table (S3162). .
The vehicle communication unit 35B transmits the calculated exit toll (S3163). Furthermore, the roadside display 34A displays the exit calculated toll.

The device communication unit 51 of the onboard device 5 receives the calculated exit toll (S5166), and the storage unit 53 stores the calculated exit toll.

In Example 2-1 shown in FIGS. 34 and 35, an area is provided in the ETC card to write an entrance flag for identifying the function of the entrance processing device, and when the vehicle leaves the specific area A, the entrance flag is cleared. At the same time, the central device 1 assumes that the vehicle has exited from the specific area A.
This makes it possible to maintain consistency between the information recorded on the vehicle's ETC card and the information for managing the vehicle stored in the storage unit 13 of the central device 1, and to calculate the vehicle toll. It becomes possible to do it accurately.

(Example 2-2)
Next, Example 2-2 will be explained.

FIG. 36 is a diagram for explaining a configuration example of Example 2-2 of the second embodiment.
In this example, a vehicle enters from the second entrance lane corresponding to the second entrance processing device 2B of the exit calculation method, enters the specific area A from the gate corresponding to the first route device 4A of the central calculation method, An example of an exit fee processing method when exiting from the first exit lane corresponding to the central calculation type first exit processing device 3A will be described.

When the vehicle passes through the second entrance lane corresponding to the second entrance processing device 2B, the second entrance processing device 2B communicates with the vehicle-mounted device 5 of the vehicle and executes the entrance processing.
FIG. 37 is a timing chart for explaining an example of the operation of Example 2-2 of the second embodiment.
In FIG. 37, the device communication unit 51 of the onboard device 5 transmits vehicle identification information including card identification information and onboard device identification information (S5171).

The vehicle communication unit 25B of the second entrance processing device 2B receives the vehicle identification information transmitted from the device communication unit 51 (S2171).
Then, entrance information including entrance identification information and entry date and time is transmitted (S2172).

The device communication unit 51 receives the entrance information (S5172), and the card processing unit 54 writes the entrance information to the ETC card. At this time, the entrance information "IC:A" and the entrance time are written on the ETC card. That is, in this example, since the device communication unit 51 does not receive the entrance flag information, "T" is not written in the entrance flag area of the ETC card, and the entrance flag is in an empty state.

When a vehicle that has passed through the second entrance lane enters the specific area A through the gate corresponding to the first route device 4A, the first route device 4A communicates with the onboard device 5 of the vehicle and executes route processing. That is, the device communication unit 51 transmits the vehicle identification information and the entrance identification information (S5173).
Then, the vehicle communication unit 45A of the first route device 4A receives the vehicle identification information and entrance identification information transmitted from the device communication unit 51 (S4171).

The control unit 42A of the first route device 4A determines whether the vehicle enters or exits the specific area A based on the received entrance identification information. The upper communication unit 41A of the first route device 4A transmits a passage record including an outflow notification including the outflow date and time or an inflow notification including the inflow date and time, along with vehicle identification information and route identification information, based on the judgment by the control unit 42A. (S4192).
The device communication section 11 of the central device 1 receives the passage record from the upper communication section 41A (S1171).
Further, when the control unit 42A determines that the vehicle is entering the specific area A, the vehicle communication unit 45A of the first route device 4A can transmit route identification information, and the device communication unit 51 can transmit the route identification information. Upon receiving the identification information, the card processing unit 54 can write the route identification information into the ETC card.

When a vehicle passes through the second entrance lane and the gate corresponding to the first route device 4A and passes through the first exit lane corresponding to the first exit processing device 3A, the first exit processing device 3A is installed on the vehicle. It communicates with device 5 and executes exit processing. That is, the device communication unit 51 transmits vehicle identification information, route identification information, and entrance information (S5174).
Then, the vehicle communication unit 35A of the first exit processing device 3A receives the vehicle identification information, route identification information, and entrance information transmitted from the device communication unit 51 (S3171).

The control unit 32A checks whether the entrance flag included in the received entrance information is "T" (S3172). When the entrance flag is not "T", the control unit 32A determines the traffic section using the vehicle identification information, route identification information, exit identification information, and entrance information, and determines the traffic section based on the traffic zone and the basic toll table. , calculate the exit calculated toll (S3173).
The vehicle communication unit 35A transmits the calculated exit toll (S3174).
Furthermore, the roadside display 34A displays the exit calculated toll.
The device communication unit 51 of the onboard device 5 receives the calculated exit toll (S5175), and the storage unit 53 stores the calculated exit toll.

As described above, when the onboard device 5 that has undergone the entrance processing by the second entrance processing device 2B receives the exit processing by the first exit processing device 3A, the entrance flag is set on the ETC card when passing through the second entrance lane. Since "T" is not written, when passing through the first exit lane, the first exit processing device 3A receives the calculated exit toll without inquiring the central device 1 about the toll.
That is, in the examples shown in FIGS. 36 and 37, the first exit processing device 3A detects that the value of the entrance flag is empty, so that the vehicle passing through the first exit lane It can be determined that the vehicle is not passing through the entrance lane. In this case, since the central device 1 has no record of the vehicle entering the specific area A, there is no need to clear the entrance flag by the first route device 4A, and the information stored in the ECT card corresponding to the vehicle and the central device It is possible to maintain consistency with the information for managing vehicles stored in the storage unit 13 of 1, and it is possible to accurately calculate tolls for vehicles.

(Example 2-3)
Next, Example 2-3 will be explained.

FIG. 38 is a diagram for explaining a configuration example of Example 2-3 of the second embodiment.
In this example, a vehicle enters from the second entrance lane corresponding to the second entrance processing device 2B of the exit calculation method, enters the specific area A from the gate corresponding to the first route device 4A of the central calculation method, An example of an exit fee processing method when exiting from the first exit lane corresponding to the central calculation type first exit processing device 3A will be described.

FIG. 39 is a timing chart for explaining an operation example of Example 2-3 of the second embodiment.
The entrance processing of S5181-S5182 shown in FIG. 39 is the same as that of S5171-S5172 shown in FIG. 37.
When a vehicle that has passed through the second entrance lane enters the specific area A through the gate corresponding to the first route device 4A, the first route device 4A communicates with the onboard device 5 of the vehicle and executes route processing.
In FIG. 39, the device communication unit 51 transmits vehicle identification information and entrance identification information (S5183).
Then, the vehicle communication unit 45A of the first route device 4A receives the vehicle identification information and entrance identification information transmitted from the device communication unit 51 (S4181).

The control unit 42A of the first route device 4A determines whether the vehicle enters or exits the specific area A based on the received entrance identification information. When determining that the vehicle is entering the specific area A, the vehicle communication unit 45A of the first route device 4A transmits an entrance flag command (S4182).
Then, when the device communication section 51 receives the entrance flag (S5184), the card processing section 54 writes the entrance flag "T" into the ETC card. At this time, the vehicle communication section 45A of the first route device 4A can transmit the route identification information, the device communication section 51 can receive the route identification information, and the card processing section 54 can assign the route to the ETC card. Identification information can be written.

Thereafter, the upper communication unit 41A of the first route device 4A transmits a passage record including an inflow notification including vehicle identification information, entrance identification information, route identification information, and inflow date and time (S4183).
Then, the device communication unit 11 of the central device 1 receives the passage record including the inflow notification (S1181), and the storage unit 13 stores the entrance identification information and route identification information in association with the vehicle identification information.

When a vehicle passes through the second entrance lane and the gate corresponding to the first route device 4A and passes through the first exit lane corresponding to the first exit processing device 3A, the first exit processing device 3A is installed on the vehicle. It communicates with device 5 and executes exit processing. That is, the device communication unit 51 transmits vehicle identification information, route identification information, and entrance information (S5185).
Then, the vehicle communication unit 35A of the first exit processing device 3A receives the vehicle identification information, route identification information, and entrance information transmitted from the device communication unit 51 (S3181).

The control unit 32A checks whether the entrance flag included in the received entrance information is "T" (S3182). When the entrance flag is "T", the upper communication unit 31A transmits the participation record including vehicle identification information, route identification information, exit identification information, and appearance date and time to the central device 1 (S3183).

When the device communication unit 11 of the central device 1 receives the participation record (S1182), the storage unit 13 stores the participation record. Based on the vehicle identification information included in the participation record, the control unit 12 can select the entry record and passing record corresponding to this participation record. That is, the control unit 12 selects entry records, passing records, and participation records that include the same vehicle identification information. The control unit 12 determines the travel section, route, and date and time of travel based on the selected entry record, passage record, and exit record, and determines the travel section, route, date and time of travel, the basic fare table, and the variable fare. A centrally calculated toll is calculated based on the table (S1183).
In the example shown in FIG. 38, since the storage unit 13 does not store an entry record corresponding to the vehicle identification information, the control unit 12 uses the selected entry record and route record, and the entrance identification information. , calculate the centrally calculated toll. The device communication unit 11 transmits the centrally calculated toll to the first exit processing device 3A (S1184).

The upper communication unit 31A receives the centrally calculated toll from the central device 1 (S3184), and the vehicle communication unit 35A transmits the centrally calculated toll (S3183).
Furthermore, the roadside display 34A displays the centrally calculated toll. The device communication unit 51 of the onboard device 5 receives the centrally calculated toll (S5186), and the storage unit 53 stores the centrally calculated toll.

As described above, when the onboard device 5 that has undergone entrance processing by the second entrance processing device 2B enters the specific area A and undergoes exit processing by the first exit processing device 3A, when entering the specific area A, the ETC card By writing the entrance flag "T" in , the centrally calculated toll can be received.

In the example shown in FIGS. 38 and 39, an area is provided in the ETC card to write an entrance flag, and when entering the specific area A, the entrance flag is written in the ETC card, and the first route device 4A notifies the central device 1 of the inflow. By doing this, it is possible to maintain consistency between the information stored in the ECT card corresponding to the vehicle and the information for managing the vehicle stored in the storage unit 13 of the central device 1, and to reduce the toll of the vehicle. It becomes possible to perform calculations accurately.

(Example 2-4)
Next, Example 2-4 will be explained.

FIG. 40 is a diagram for explaining a configuration example of Example 2-4 of the second embodiment.
In this example, a vehicle enters from the first entrance lane corresponding to the central calculation type first entrance processing device 2A in the specific area A, and passes through the gate corresponding to the central calculation type first route device 4A. An example of an exit fee processing method when the user exits from the specific area A through the second exit lane corresponding to the second exit processing device 3B of the exit calculation method will be described.

When the vehicle passes through the first entrance lane corresponding to the first entrance processing device 2A, the entrance processing device 2A communicates with the onboard device 5 of the vehicle and executes the entrance processing.
FIG. 41 is a timing chart for explaining an operation example of Example 2-4 of the second embodiment. The processing from S5191 to S1191 shown in FIG. 41 differs from the processing from S501 to S101 shown in FIG. 3 in that an area for writing an entrance flag is not provided in the ETC card.

When the vehicle passes through the first entrance lane corresponding to the first entrance processing device 2A, the first entrance processing device 2A communicates with the on-vehicle device 5 of the vehicle and executes the entrance processing.
In FIG. 41, the device communication unit 51 of the onboard device 5 transmits vehicle identification information including card identification information and onboard device identification information (S5191).

The vehicle communication unit 25A of the first entrance processing device 2A receives the vehicle identification information transmitted from the device communication unit 51 (S2191), and transmits the entrance information including the entrance identification information and the date and time of entry (S2192).

When the device communication unit 51 receives the entrance information (S5192), the card processing unit 54 writes the entrance information to the ETC card. At this time, the entrance information "IC:A" and the entrance time are written on the ETC card.

Further, the upper communication unit 21A of the entrance processing device 2A transmits an entry record including vehicle identification information and entrance information to the central device 1 (S2193). The device communication unit 11 of the central device 1 receives the admission record (S1191), and the storage unit 13 stores the admission record.
Note that the transmission of S2192 and the transmission of S2193 are independent transmission processes, and the order of the transmission of S2192 and the transmission of S2193 is not particularly limited. It may be done first or at the same time.

When a vehicle that has passed through the first entrance lane exits from the specific area A through the gate corresponding to the first route device 4A, the first route device 4A communicates with the onboard device 5 of the vehicle and executes route processing. That is, the device communication unit 51 transmits the vehicle identification information and the entrance identification information (S5193).
Then, the vehicle communication unit 45A of the first route device 4A receives the vehicle identification information and entrance identification information transmitted from the device communication unit 51 (S4191).

The control unit 42A of the first route device 4A determines whether the vehicle enters or exits the specific area A based on the received entrance identification information, and when it is determined that the vehicle is exiting from the specific area A. , the upper communication unit 41A of the first route device 4A transmits a passage record including vehicle identification information, route identification information, and an outflow notification including the outflow date and time (S4192).
When the device communication unit 11 of the central device 1 receives the passage record including the outflow notification (S1192), the storage unit 13 stores the passage record including the outflow notification. By storing the vehicle identification information and the outflow record in a linked state in the storage unit 13, the central device 1 can process the vehicle as having entered the vehicle from the specific area A.

When a vehicle passes through the first entrance lane and the gate corresponding to the first route device 4A and passes through the second exit lane corresponding to the second exit processing device 3B, the second exit processing device 3B It communicates with device 5 and executes exit processing. That is, the device communication unit 51 transmits vehicle identification information, route identification information, and entrance information (S5194).
Then, the vehicle communication unit 35B of the second exit processing device 3B receives the vehicle identification information, route identification information, and entrance information transmitted from the device communication unit 51 (S3191).

The control unit 32B determines the traffic section using the vehicle identification information, route identification information, exit identification information, and entrance information, and calculates the exit calculation toll based on the traffic zone and the basic toll table (S3192). .
The vehicle communication unit 35B transmits the calculated exit toll (S3193). Furthermore, the roadside display 34A displays the exit calculated toll.

The device communication unit 51 of the onboard device 5 receives the calculated exit toll (S5195), and the storage unit 53 stores the calculated exit toll.

In the example shown in FIGS. 40 and 41, when the vehicle leaves the specific area A, the first route device 4A transmits a passage record including an outflow notification to the central device 1. It is assumed that he participated.
This makes it possible to maintain consistency between the information recorded on the vehicle's ETC card and the information for managing the vehicle stored in the storage unit 13 of the central device 1, and to calculate the vehicle toll. It becomes possible to do it accurately.

(Example 2-5)
Next, Example 2-5 will be explained.

FIG. 42 is a diagram for explaining a configuration example of Example 2-5 of the second embodiment.
In this example, a vehicle enters from the second entrance lane corresponding to the second entrance processing device 2B of the exit calculation method, enters the specific area A from the gate corresponding to the first route device 4A of the central calculation method, An example of an exit fee processing method when exiting from the first exit lane corresponding to the central calculation type first exit processing device 3A will be described.

FIG. 43 is a timing chart for explaining an example of the operation of Example 2-5 of the second embodiment.
The entrance processing of S5201-S5202 shown in FIG. 43 is similar to S5171-S5172 shown in FIG. 37 of Example 2-2.
When a vehicle that has passed through the second entrance lane enters the specific area A through the gate corresponding to the first route device 4A, the first route device 4A communicates with the onboard device 5 of the vehicle and executes route processing.
In FIG. 43, the device communication unit 51 transmits vehicle identification information and entrance identification information (S5203).
The vehicle communication unit 45A of the first route device 4A, which has received this, receives the vehicle identification information and entrance identification information transmitted from the device communication unit 51 (S4201).

The control unit 42A of the first route device 4A determines whether the vehicle enters or exits the specific area A based on the received entrance identification information. When it is determined that the vehicle is entering the specific area A, the vehicle communication unit 45A of the first route device 4A can transmit route identification information, and the device communication unit 51 receives the route identification information, The card processing unit 54 can write route identification information to the ETC card.

Thereafter, the upper communication unit 41A of the first route device 4A transmits a passage record including an inflow notification including vehicle identification information, entrance identification information, route identification information, and inflow date and time (S4203).
Then, the device communication unit 11 of the central device 1 receives the passage record including the inflow notification (S1201), and the storage unit 13 links it with the vehicle identification information and creates entrance identification information (entrance record) and route identification information (passage record). can be memorized.

When a vehicle passes through the second entrance lane and the gate corresponding to the first route device 4A and passes through the first exit lane corresponding to the first exit processing device 3A, the first exit processing device 3A is installed on the vehicle. It communicates with device 5 and executes exit processing. That is, the device communication unit 51 transmits vehicle identification information, route identification information, and entrance identification information (S5204).
Then, the vehicle communication unit 35A of the first exit processing device 3A receives the vehicle identification information, route identification information, and entrance information transmitted from the device communication unit 51 (S3201).

The upper communication unit 31A of the control unit 32A transmits the participation record including vehicle identification information, route identification information, exit identification information, and date and time of appearance to the central device 1 (S3202).

When the device communication unit 11 of the central device 1 receives the participation record (S1202), the storage unit 13 stores the participation record.
Based on the vehicle identification information included in the participation record, the control unit 12 can select the entry record and passing record corresponding to this participation record. That is, the control unit 12 selects entry records, passing records, and participation records that include the same vehicle identification information. The control unit 12 determines the travel section, route, and date and time of travel based on the selected entry record, passage record, and exit record, and determines the travel section, route, date and time of travel, the basic fare table, and the variable fare. A centrally calculated toll is calculated based on the table (S1203).
The device communication unit 11 transmits the centrally calculated toll to the first exit processing device 3A (S1204).

The upper communication unit 31A receives the centrally calculated toll from the central device 1 (S3203), and the vehicle communication unit 35A transmits the centrally calculated toll (S3204).
Furthermore, the roadside display 34A displays the centrally calculated toll. The device communication unit 51 of the onboard device 5 receives the centrally calculated toll (S5205), and the storage unit 53 stores the centrally calculated toll.

As described above, when the on-vehicle device 5 that has undergone the entrance processing by the second entrance processing device 2B flows into the specific area A and undergoes the exit processing by the first exit processing device 3A, the first By notifying the central device 1 of the inflow from the route device 4A, the centrally calculated toll can be received.

In the example shown in FIGS. 42 and 43, when a vehicle enters the specific area A, the first route device 4A transmits a passage record including an inflow notification to the central device 1, and the central device 1 sends a passage record including an inflow notification when the vehicle enters the specific area A. It is assumed that it has been entered.
This makes it possible to maintain consistency between the information recorded on the vehicle's ETC card and the information for managing the vehicle stored in the storage unit 13 of the central device 1, and to calculate the vehicle toll. It becomes possible to do it accurately.

That is, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to provide a toll processing system, an exit processing device, a central device, and an exit toll processing method for realizing toll calculation by a central device. Note that in the second embodiment described above, there is a possibility that a predetermined amount of time is required until all the functions of the devices installed in the specific area A are updated. For this reason, for example, if a program is installed that presets the usage start date and time at which the use of a new function will start on devices installed in a specific area A, the new function will not be activated until after that usage start date. It may also be configured so that it does not operate as a device equipped with such a device. By providing the above program, it becomes possible to update the functions of devices installed in the specific area A at the same time.

(Example 2-6)
Next, Example 2-6 will be explained.
In this example, a vehicle enters from the second entrance lane corresponding to the second entrance processing device 2B that supports exit calculation, enters the specific area A from the gate that corresponds to the first route device 4A of the central calculation method, An example of an exit fee processing method when exiting from the first exit lane corresponding to the central calculation type first exit processing device 3A will be described.
Note that in this example, the combination of devices arranged on the route traveled by the vehicle is the same as that shown in FIG. 38, so an example of the exit fee processing method will be described with reference to FIGS. 38 and 44.

FIG. 44 is a timing chart for explaining an operation example of Example 2-6 of the second embodiment.
The entrance processing of S5211-S5212 shown in FIG. 44 is the same as that of S5171-S5172 shown in FIG. 37.
When a vehicle that has passed through the second entrance lane enters the specific area A through the gate corresponding to the first route device 4A, the first route device 4A communicates with the onboard device 5 of the vehicle and executes route processing.
In FIG. 44, the device communication unit 51 transmits vehicle identification information and entrance identification information (S5213).
Then, the vehicle communication unit 45A of the first route device 4A receives the vehicle identification information and entrance identification information transmitted from the device communication unit 51 (S4211).

The control unit 42A of the first route device 4A determines whether the vehicle enters or exits the specific area A based on the received entrance identification information. When determining that the vehicle is entering the specific area A, the vehicle communication unit 45A of the first route device 4A transmits an entrance flag command (S4212).
When the device communication unit 51 receives the entrance flag (S5214), the card processing unit 54 writes the entrance flag “T” into the ETC card. At this time, the vehicle communication section 45A of the first route device 4A can transmit the route identification information, the device communication section 51 can receive the route identification information, and the card processing section 54 can assign the route to the ETC card. Identification information can be written.

Thereafter, the upper communication unit 41A of the first route device 4A transmits a passage record including an inflow notification including vehicle identification information, entrance identification information, route identification information, and inflow date and time (S4213).
Then, the device communication unit 11 of the central device 1 receives the passage record including the inflow notification (S1211), and the storage unit 13 stores the entrance identification information and route identification information in association with the vehicle identification information.

When a vehicle passes through the second entrance lane and the gate corresponding to the first route device 4A and passes through the first exit lane corresponding to the first exit processing device 3A, the first exit processing device 3A is installed on the vehicle. It communicates with device 5 and executes exit processing. That is, the device communication unit 51 transmits vehicle identification information (S5215).
Then, the vehicle communication unit 35A of the first exit processing device 3A receives the vehicle identification information transmitted from the device communication unit 51 (S3211).

The upper communication unit 31A of the first exit processing device 3A transmits the participation record including vehicle identification information, route identification information, exit identification information, and appearance date and time to the central device 1 (S3212).
The device communication unit 11 of the central device 1 receives the participation record (S1212), and the storage unit 13 stores the participation record.
Based on the vehicle identification information included in the participation record, the control unit 12 can select the entry record and passing record corresponding to this participation record. That is, the control unit 12 selects entry records, passing records, and participation records that include the same vehicle identification information. The control unit 12 determines the travel section, route, and date and time of travel based on the selected entry record, passage record, and exit record, and determines the travel section, route, date and time of travel, the basic fare table, and the variable fare. A centrally calculated toll is calculated based on the table (S1213).
In the example shown in FIG. 38, since the storage unit 13 does not store an entry record corresponding to the vehicle identification information, the control unit 12 uses the selected entry record and route record, and the entrance identification information. , calculate the centrally calculated toll. The device communication unit 11 transmits the centrally calculated toll to the first exit processing device 3A (S1214).

While the central device 1 is calculating the toll, the device communication unit 51 transmits entrance information including entrance identification information and route identification information (S5216).
Then, the vehicle communication unit 35A of the first exit processing device 3A receives the entrance information and route identification information from the device communication unit 51 (S3213).
The control unit 32A checks whether the entrance flag included in the received entrance information is "T" (S3214). When the entrance flag is "T", the control unit 32A does not calculate the toll.
The upper communication unit 31A receives the centrally calculated toll received from the central device 1 (S3215).
Then, the vehicle communication unit 35A transmits the centrally calculated toll (S3216). Furthermore, the roadside display 34A displays the centrally calculated toll.
The device communication unit 51 of the onboard device 5 receives the centrally calculated toll (S5217), and the storage unit 53 stores the centrally calculated toll.

As described above, when the onboard device 5 that has undergone entrance processing by the second entrance processing device 2B enters the specific area A and undergoes exit processing by the first exit processing device 3A, when entering the specific area A, the ETC card By writing the entrance flag "T" in , the centrally calculated toll can be received.

In Embodiment 2-6 shown in FIGS. 38 and 44, an area for writing an entrance flag on the ETC card is provided, and the entrance flag is written on the ETC card when entering the specific area A, and from the first route device 4A to the central device. 1, it is possible to maintain consistency between the information stored in the ECT card corresponding to the vehicle and the information for managing the vehicle stored in the storage unit 13 of the central device 1. This makes it possible to accurately calculate tolls.
In the example shown in FIG. 44, the first exit processing device 3A receives the entrance identification information and the route identification information, and the central It is possible to start calculating the toll in the device 1, and it is possible to shorten the time required for exit processing when passing through the first exit lane.

Although several embodiments of the invention have been described, these embodiments are presented by way of example and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These novel embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, and changes can be made without departing from the gist of the invention. These embodiments and their modifications are included within the scope and gist of the invention, as well as within the scope of the invention described in the claims and its equivalents.
Below, the invention described in the original claims of this application will be added.
[C1] A central device that calculates a toll, a first entrance processing device that corresponds to toll calculation communication for calculating the toll by the central device, and a first exit processing device that corresponds to the toll calculation communication. A fee processing system comprising:
The first inlet treatment device includes:
Receive first vehicle identification information from a first onboard device of a first vehicle passing through a first entrance lane, and transmit first entrance identification information including entrance flag information to the first onboard device. a first entrance vehicle communication unit that transmits;
a first central communication unit configured to transmit a first entry record including the first vehicle identification information and the first entrance identification information to the central device;
The first outlet treatment device includes:
a determination unit that determines whether the first entrance identification information transmitted from the first onboard device of the first vehicle passing through a first exit lane includes the entrance flag information;
a first exit vehicle communication unit that transmits a centrally calculated toll calculated by the central device to the first onboard device when the first entrance identification information includes the entrance flag information; a second central communication unit that transmits the first vehicle identification information and the first exit identification information of the first exit processing device to a central device and receives the centrally calculated toll from the central device; Equipped with
The central device includes:
receiving the first entry record from the first entrance processing device; receiving the first vehicle identification information and the first exit identification information from the first exit processing device; an entrance/exit communication unit that transmits the centrally calculated toll to a processing device;
A toll processing system comprising: a central toll calculation unit that calculates the centrally calculated toll based on a first traffic section determined from the first entrance identification information and the first exit identification information and a central toll table.
[C2] The toll processing system described in C1 further includes a second entrance processing device that is incompatible with the toll calculation communication for calculating tolls by the central device,
The second entrance processing device receives second vehicle identification information from a second onboard device of a second vehicle passing through a second entrance lane, and transmits the second vehicle identification information to the second onboard device. a second entrance vehicle communication unit that transmits second entrance identification information of the entrance processing device;
The first exit processing device has a second traffic section determined from the second entrance identification information transmitted from the second onboard device and the first exit identification information of the first exit processing device. an exit fee calculation unit that calculates an exit calculated toll based on an exit fee table;
The first exit vehicle communication unit receives the second vehicle identification information and the second entrance identification information from the second onboard device of the second vehicle passing through the first exit lane. , the toll processing system according to C1, which transmits the exit calculated toll to the second onboard device when the second entrance identification information does not include the entrance flag information.
[C3] The second central communication unit transmits the first vehicle identification information and the entrance flag information to the central device after the determination unit determines that the first entrance identification information includes the entrance flag information. The toll processing system according to C1 or C2, transmitting the first exit identification information of the first exit processing device and receiving the centrally calculated toll from the central device.
[C4] The second central communication unit transmits information to the first vehicle to the central device before the determination unit determines whether or not the first entrance identification information includes the entrance flag information. The toll processing system according to C1 or C2, transmitting identification information and the first exit identification information of the first exit processing device, and receiving the centrally calculated toll from the central device.
[C5] The first entrance identification information transmitted from the first onboard device includes the entrance flag information, the writing time of the entrance flag, and whether the first vehicle is passing through the first entrance lane. when it contains the time and
The determination unit determines whether the first entrance identification information transmitted from the first onboard device of the first vehicle passing through the first exit lane includes the entrance flag information. The toll processing system according to any one of C1 to C4, which determines whether or not the writing time of the entrance flag and the time when the first vehicle passed through the first entrance lane are the same. .
[C6] The second central communication unit determines that the determination unit includes the entrance flag information in the first entrance identification information, and that the writing time of the entrance flag and the first vehicle are the same as the first entrance flag information. transmitting the first vehicle identification information and the first exit identification information of the first exit processing device to the central device after determining that the times when the vehicle passed through the entrance lane are the same; The toll processing system according to C5, wherein the toll processing system receives the centrally calculated toll from the central unit. [C7] The second central communication unit determines that the determination unit includes the entrance flag information in the first entrance identification information, and that the writing time of the entrance flag and the first vehicle are the first entrance identification information. transmitting the first vehicle identification information and the first exit identification information of the first exit processing device to the central device before it is determined that the time when the vehicle passed through the entrance lane of , the toll processing system according to C5, wherein the toll processing system receives the centrally calculated toll from the central device.
[C8] In the first entrance identification information transmitted from the first onboard device, write the entrance flag information, the entrance flag, and the first entrance lane through which the first vehicle passed. contains entry information corresponding to and,
The determination unit determines whether the first entrance identification information transmitted from the first onboard device of the first vehicle passing through the first exit lane includes the entrance flag information. According to any one of C1 to C4, the method determines whether or not the entry flag written in the entrance flag and the entrance information corresponding to the first entrance lane through which the first vehicle passed are the same. Charge processing system.
[C9] The second central communication unit determines that the determination unit includes the entrance flag information in the first entrance identification information, and that the entrance flag is written in the entrance and the entrance through which the first vehicle passed. After it is determined that the entrance information corresponding to the first entrance lane is the same, the first vehicle identification information and the first exit identification information of the first exit processing device are sent to the central device. The toll processing system of C8, wherein the toll processing system transmits and receives the centrally calculated toll from the central unit.
[C10] The second central communication unit determines that the determination unit includes the entrance flag information in the first entrance identification information, and that the entrance flag is written in the entrance flag and the entrance through which the first vehicle passed. The first vehicle identification information and the first exit identification information of the first exit processing device are transmitted to the central device before it is determined that the entrance information corresponding to the first entrance lane is the same. The toll processing system of C8, wherein the toll processing system transmits and receives the centrally calculated toll from the central unit.
[C11] The fee processing system according to any one of C1 to C10 further includes a route device,
The route device includes:
receiving the first vehicle identification information and the first entrance identification information from the first onboard device of the first vehicle traveling on a predetermined route via the first entrance lane; a route vehicle communication unit that transmits an entrance flag clear command to the first onboard device when the vehicle exits from a preset specific area;
Determining whether the first vehicle exits the specific area based on the first entrance identification information transmitted from the first onboard device of the first vehicle traveling along the predetermined route. a second determination unit that
a third central communication unit that transmits a passage record including the first vehicle identification information and route identification information to the central device;
Any one of C1 to C10, wherein the third central communication unit transmits a passage record including an outflow notification to the central device when the first vehicle moves out of a preset specific area. Charge processing system as described.
[C12] The charge processing system of C2 further includes a route device,
The route device includes:
receiving the second vehicle identification information and the second entrance identification information from the second onboard device of the second vehicle traveling on a predetermined route via the second entrance lane; a route vehicle communication unit that transmits an entrance flag command to the second onboard device when the vehicle enters a preset specific area;
Determining whether or not the second vehicle enters the specific area based on the second entrance identification information transmitted from the second onboard device of the second vehicle traveling on the predetermined route. a third determination unit that
a fourth central communication unit that transmits a passage record including the second vehicle identification information and route identification information to the central device;
The toll processing system according to C2, wherein the fourth central communication unit transmits a passage record including an inflow notification to the central device when the second vehicle enters a preset specific area.
[C13] Corresponding to toll calculation communication for calculating tolls by central device,
A determination unit that determines whether entrance flag information is included in the first entrance identification information transmitted from the first onboard device of the first vehicle passing through the first exit lane via the first entrance lane. and an exit vehicle communication unit that transmits a centrally calculated toll calculated by the central device to the first onboard device when the first entrance identification information includes the entrance flag information;
transmitting first exit identification information and first vehicle identification information transmitted from the first onboard device of the first vehicle to the central device, and receiving the centrally calculated toll from the central device; An exit processing device comprising: a central communication section;
[C14] Furthermore, an exit fee calculation unit that calculates an exit calculation toll is provided,
The exit vehicle communication unit transmits information from a second onboard device of a second vehicle passing through the first exit lane via a second entrance lane of a second entrance processing device that is not compatible with the toll calculation communication. 2 vehicle identification information and second entrance identification information are received, and when the second entrance identification information does not include the entrance flag information, the exit fee calculation unit calculates the exit fee for the second onboard device. Send the exit calculated toll to be
The exit processing device of C13, wherein the exit fee calculation unit calculates the exit calculated toll based on a second traffic section determined from the second entrance identification information and the first exit identification information and an exit fee table. .
[C15] The first vehicle identification information and the first entrance transmitted from an entrance processing device that receives the first vehicle identification information transmitted from the first onboard device of the first vehicle passing through the entrance lane. The first vehicle identification information transmitted from an exit processing device that receives identification information and receives the first vehicle identification information transmitted from the first onboard device of the first vehicle passing through the entrance lane and then the exit lane. an identification information communication unit that receives first vehicle identification information and exit identification information;
a central toll calculation unit that calculates a centrally calculated toll based on a first traffic section determined from the first entrance identification information and the exit identification information and a central toll table;
a toll communication unit that transmits the centrally calculated toll to be transmitted from the exit processing device to the first onboard device to the exit processing device;
A central unit comprising:
[C16] Corresponding to toll calculation communication for calculating tolls by central device,
receiving first vehicle identification information and first entrance identification information from a first onboard device of a first vehicle passing through a first exit lane via a first entrance lane;
determining whether entrance flag information is included in the first entrance identification information;
When the first entrance identification information includes the entrance flag information, the first vehicle identification information and the first exit identification information of the first exit processing device are transmitted to the central device; receiving centrally calculated tolls from the device;
An exit toll processing method, comprising transmitting the centrally calculated toll calculated by the central device to the first on-vehicle device.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1...Central device, 11...Device communication unit, 12...Control unit, 13...Storage unit, 2A...First entrance processing device, 2B...Second entrance processing device, 21A, 21B...Upper communication unit, 22A, 22B...Control 23A, 23B...Start controller, 24A, 24B...Roadside indicator, 25A, 25B...Vehicle communication unit, 26A, 26B...Storage unit, 3A...First exit processing device, 3A...First exit processing device, 3B ...Second exit processing device, 31A, 31B...Upper communication unit, 32A, 32B...Control unit, 33A, 33B...Start controller, 34A, 34B...Roadside indicator, 35A, 35B...Vehicle communication unit, 36A, 36B... Storage unit, 4A...first route device, 4B...second route device, 41A, 41B...upper communication unit, 42A, 42B...control unit, 45A, 45B...vehicle communication unit, 45B...vehicle communication unit, 46A, 46B... Storage unit, 5... Vehicle-mounted device, 51... Equipment communication unit, 52... Control unit, 53... Storage unit, 54... Card processing unit.

Claims (16)

a determination unit that determines whether entrance flag information is included in first entrance identification information transmitted from a first onboard device of a first vehicle passing through a first exit lane;
Corresponding to toll calculation communication for calculating a toll by the central device, when the first entrance identification information includes the entrance flag information, the central device calculates the toll for the first onboard device. an exit vehicle communication unit that transmits the centrally calculated toll;
transmitting first exit identification information and first vehicle identification information transmitted from the first onboard device of the first vehicle to the central device, and receiving the centrally calculated toll from the central device; Exit Central Communications Department,
An exit treatment device comprising: The exit central communication department is
When the determination unit determines that the first entrance identification information received from the first onboard device of the vehicle includes the entrance flag information, the first vehicle identification information is sent to the central device. transmitting information and the first exit identification information and receiving the centrally calculated toll from the central unit;
The outlet treatment device according to claim 1. The outlet treatment device further includes:
When the determination unit determines that the entrance flag information is not included in the second entrance identification information received from the second entrance processing device that is not compatible with the fee calculation communication, the second entrance lane is Calculate an exit calculated toll based on a second traffic section determined from the second entrance identification information and the first exit identification information received from a second onboard device of a second vehicle passing through and an exit toll table. Equipped with an exit fee calculation unit that
The outlet treatment device according to claim 2. The exit central communication department is
Before the determining unit determines whether or not the first entrance identification information received from the first onboard device of the vehicle includes the entrance flag information, transmitting vehicle identification information and the first exit identification information, and receiving the centrally calculated toll from the central unit;
The outlet treatment device according to claim 1. The exit central communication department is
If the determination unit determines that the entrance flag information is not included in the second entrance identification information received from the second entrance processing device that is not compatible with the fee calculation communication, the second entrance lane is Calculate an exit calculated toll based on a second traffic section determined from the second entrance identification information and the first exit identification information received from a second onboard device of a second vehicle passing through and an exit toll table. do,
The outlet treatment device according to claim 1. The determination unit includes:
Whether or not the first entrance identification information received from the first onboard device of the first vehicle passing through the first exit lane via the first entrance lane includes the entrance flag information. and, if the entrance flag information is included, determine whether the writing time of the entrance flag information and the time when the first vehicle passed through the first entrance lane are the same.
The outlet treatment device according to claim 1. The exit central communication department is
The determination unit determines that the first entrance identification information includes the entrance flag information, and the writing time of the entrance flag information is the same as the time when the first vehicle passed through the first entrance lane. transmitting the first vehicle identification information and the first exit identification information to the central device, and receiving the centrally calculated toll from the central device;
The outlet treatment device according to claim 6. The exit central communication department is
When the determination unit determines that the entrance flag information is not included in the second entrance identification information received from the second entrance processing device that is not compatible with the fee calculation communication, the second entrance lane is Calculate an exit calculated toll based on a second traffic section determined from the second entrance identification information and the first exit identification information received from a second onboard device of a second vehicle passing through and an exit toll table. Equipped with an exit fee calculation unit that
7. The outlet treatment device according to claim 6. The exit central communication unit is configured to determine that the determination unit includes the entrance flag information in the first entrance identification information, and that the first entrance flag information is written in the entrance flag information and that the first vehicle is in the first entrance lane. The first vehicle identification information and the first exit identification information are transmitted to the central device before it is determined that the times of passing are the same, and the central device calculates the centrally calculated toll. receive,
The outlet treatment device according to claim 6. The outlet treatment device includes:
In the exit central communication unit, the determining unit determines whether or not the entrance flag information is included in the second entrance identification information of the second entrance processing device that is not compatible with the fee calculation communication, and the entrance flag information. The central transmitting the second vehicle identification information and the first exit identification information received from the second onboard device of the second vehicle to the device, and receiving the centrally calculated toll from the central device;
When the determination unit determines that the second entrance identification information does not include the entrance flag information, the second entrance identification information received from the second onboard device and the first exit further comprising an exit toll calculation unit that calculates an exit calculated toll based on the second traffic section determined from the identification information and the exit toll table;
The outlet treatment device according to claim 6. The exit processing device further includes an exit fee calculation unit that calculates an exit calculated toll,
The exit vehicle communication unit transmits information from a second onboard device of a second vehicle passing through the first exit lane via a second entrance lane of a second entrance processing device that is not compatible with the toll calculation communication. 2 vehicle identification information and second entrance identification information are received, and when the second entrance identification information does not include the entrance flag information, the exit toll calculation unit sends the second vehicle identification information to the second onboard device. Send the calculated exit toll,
The exit fee calculation unit of the exit processing device calculates the exit calculated toll based on a second traffic section determined from the second entrance identification information and the first exit identification information and an exit fee table.
The outlet treatment device according to claim 1. The exit central communication department is
The determination unit determines that the first entrance identification information includes the entrance flag information, and that the entrance flag information is written as entrance information corresponding to the entrance and the first entrance lane through which the first vehicle passed. After determining that they are the same, transmitting the first vehicle identification information and the first exit identification information to the central device, and receiving the centrally calculated toll from the central device;
The outlet treatment device according to claim 11. The outlet treatment device further includes:
When the determination unit determines that the second entrance identification information does not include the entrance flag information, the second entrance identification information and the first exit identification received from the second onboard device comprising the exit toll calculation unit that calculates the exit calculated toll based on the second traffic section determined from the information and the exit toll table;
The outlet treatment device according to claim 11. The exit central communication department is
The determination unit determines whether or not the first entrance identification information includes the entrance flag information, and the entrance corresponding to the entrance where the entrance flag information is written and the first entrance lane through which the first vehicle passed. The first vehicle identification information and the first exit identification information are transmitted to the central device, and the central device calculates the centrally calculated toll before it is determined whether the information is the same or not. receive,
The outlet treatment device according to claim 11. Receive first vehicle identification information from a first onboard device of a first vehicle passing through a first entrance lane, and transmit first entrance identification information including entrance flag information to the first onboard device. a first entrance vehicle communication unit that transmits;
an entrance center corresponding to toll calculation communication for calculating a toll by a central device and transmitting a first entry record including the first vehicle identification information and the first entrance identification information to the central device; Communication department and
An inlet treatment device comprising: An exit toll processing method using an exit processing device compatible with toll calculation communication for calculating tolls by a central device, the method comprising:
The exit vehicle communication unit receives first vehicle identification information and first entrance identification information from a first onboard device of a first vehicle passing through the first exit lane via the first entrance lane. ,
a determination unit determines whether entrance flag information is included in the first entrance identification information;
When the first entrance identification information includes the entrance flag information, the exit central communication unit transmits the first vehicle identification information and the first exit identification information of the exit processing device to the central device. transmitting and receiving a centrally calculated toll from said central device;
the exit vehicle communication unit transmits the centrally calculated toll calculated by the central device to the first onboard device;
Exit charge processing method.