JP5829021B2 - Vehicle approach notification device and vehicle approach notification method for construction vehicles, etc. using ETC - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a vehicle approach notification device and a vehicle approach notification method for construction vehicles and the like using ETC, and more particularly to traffic at the entrance of a construction site using an ETC on-board device installed in a related vehicle such as a construction vehicle. The present invention relates to an apparatus or a method capable of notifying a guide or a guard of vehicle identification information such as the vehicle type of the related vehicle and approach of the vehicle.

  Construction sites in urban areas are generally surrounded by temporary enclosures, and entrances to construction vehicles are provided facing ordinary roads. Construction vehicles run on ordinary roads mixed with ordinary vehicles. Enter the construction site from the entrance.

  At the entrance, a traffic guide and a guard are arranged to perform traffic safety and entrance management when the construction vehicle enters. Conventionally, the entrance to the construction vehicle is provided to the traffic guide and the guard. There were the following methods for notifying the approach.

  a. While the construction vehicle is approaching the entrance, the direction indicator (blinker or hazard) flashes to signal the approach.

  b. Using a communication device such as a mobile phone or a wireless device, a construction vehicle approaching the entrance and a traffic guide or a guard communicate with each other.

  c. A dedicated transmitter is installed in the construction vehicle, the approach of the construction vehicle is detected by a dedicated receiver installed on the approach route, and the construction vehicle is used by a traffic director and guard using a communication device attached to the dedicated receiver. Notify the approach to the entrance.

  d. Install the GPS terminal on the construction vehicle, transfer the location information of the construction vehicle to the management PC, and determine the approach to the entrance of the construction vehicle from the location information of the construction vehicle from this management PC And notify traffic directors and guards.

  However, in the method a described above, it is necessary for a traffic guide or guard arranged at the entrance to constantly observe a passing vehicle traveling on a general road. In addition, when it is raining, at night, when visibility is reduced, or when a passing large vehicle becomes a blind spot, discovery of a construction vehicle may be delayed.

  In the method b, the conversation via the communication device includes information exchange more than necessary, and the information transmission efficiency is low. Moreover, the accuracy of information often decreases. In addition, the mobile phone is cumbersome to operate, and the wireless device takes time to install.

  In addition, in the above method c, it is not easy to select and develop a device to be used with respect to requirements such as a separation distance performance and a moving body detection performance of the dedicated transmitter / receiver. Even if such a dedicated receiver / transmitter is selected or developed, it takes time to install the transmitter on a construction vehicle.

  The method d is suitable for managing the position information of the vehicle, but there is a problem that the entire system is too large to be used as a device for notifying a traffic guide or a guard of the approach of a construction vehicle. . Also, it takes time to install the GPS terminal on the construction vehicle.

  The present invention eliminates the above-mentioned drawbacks.

The vehicle approach notification device using the ETC of the present invention is provided in the related vehicle that travels on the general road at a desired distance from the entrance for the related vehicle to enter a specific place along the general road. An individual number acquisition device provided on the upstream side of the general road for acquiring an individual number of the ETC on-vehicle device, a determination device for determining vehicle identification information of the related vehicle from the acquired individual number of the ETC on-vehicle device, The vehicle identification information includes a notification device that notifies a traffic guide or guard of the entrance and a notification device that notifies the traffic guide or guard of the approach of the related vehicle, and the desired distance is the individual After the number acquisition device acquires the individual number of the ETC on-board device of the related vehicle, the traffic guide or guard can prepare and prepare for the implementation of traffic safety and entrance management, and the general road A distance determined from the speed of the vehicle to the line, the discriminating apparatus, stored in pairs the individual number of ETC devices provided in relation vehicle approaching to the entrance and the vehicle identification information of the related vehicle And a determination unit for comparing whether or not the individual number of the ETC on-board device acquired by the individual number acquisition device matches the individual number of the ETC on-vehicle device stored in the storage unit, When the determination unit determines that the individual numbers match, the vehicle identification information stored in a pair with the individual number of the ETC on-board unit is notified by the notification device that notifies the vehicle identification information and the approach information of the related vehicle Is notified by the notification device for notifying the approach of the related vehicle, and the guidance of the related vehicle is supported.

In addition, the vehicle approach notification method using ETC enters a storage unit provided in a discriminating device for discriminating vehicle identification information of a related vehicle, and enters the entrance for a related vehicle to enter a specific place along a general road. A step of storing a pair of the individual number of the ETC on-vehicle device provided in the related vehicle and the vehicle identification information of the related vehicle, and an individual number provided on the upstream side of the general road for acquiring the individual number of the ETC on-vehicle device The acquisition device acquires the individual number of the ETC on-vehicle device provided in the related vehicle traveling on the general road at a desired distance from the entrance and the determination unit provided in the determination device. The step of comparing whether or not the individual number of the ETC on-vehicle device matches the stored individual number of the ETC on-vehicle device and the ETC when the individual number is determined to match by the determination unit The vehicle identification information stored in pairs with the individual number of the mounting device is notified to the traffic instructor or guard at the entrance by the notification device that notifies the vehicle identification information, and the approach information of the related vehicle is notified of the approach of the related vehicle. A notification device for notifying a traffic guide or guard at the entrance of the vehicle, and the desired distance is obtained after the individual number acquisition device acquires the individual number of the ETC on-board unit of the related vehicle. This is the distance determined by the traffic director or guards ready to prepare for traffic safety and admission management and the speed of the vehicle traveling on the general road, and notifies the vehicle identification information of the related vehicle. In addition, by guiding the approach of the related vehicle, the guidance of the related vehicle is supported.

According to the vehicle approach notification device and the vehicle approach notification method using the ETC of the present invention, the traffic guide or the guard can know the vehicle identification information and the approach of the vehicle early and reliably, so that the vehicle is safe and efficient. You can guide or manage admission.

It is explanatory drawing of vehicle identification information notification apparatuses, such as a construction vehicle using ETC of this invention. It is a block diagram of the discrimination device of vehicle identification information notification devices, such as a construction vehicle using ETC of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing of the other Example of vehicle identification information notification apparatuses, such as a construction vehicle using ETC of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of other Example of vehicle identification information notification apparatuses, such as a construction vehicle, using ETC of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of vehicle approach notification apparatuses, such as a construction vehicle using ETC of this invention.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 shows a vehicle identification information notification device such as a construction vehicle using the ETC of the present invention. 1 is a specific place such as a construction site along a general road 2, a hospital, a fire department, a bus terminal, a distribution center, etc. 3 is an entrance for entering the specific place 1 from the general road 2, 4 is an entry into the specific place 1 from the general road 2 via the entrance 3, for example, a construction vehicle, an ambulance, Related vehicles such as fire trucks, buses, delivery vehicles, etc., 5 is an ETC vehicle-mounted device installed in a vehicle traveling on the general road 2, and 6 is placed in the entrance 3 or waits at a waiting place, etc. Notification of vehicle identification information of the related vehicle 4 entering the entrance 3 to the traffic director or guard 7 of the mouth 3, for example, notification of radio equipment including a mobile phone, voice speaker, monitor, electric bulletin board, etc. Device 8 is the above general A DSRC antenna or the like that acquires the individual number of the ETC vehicle-mounted device 5 installed in the vehicle traveling on the lane 9 of the general road 2 that is provided at a desired distance from the entrance 3 provided on the road side upstream of the road 2 The individual number acquisition device 10 is a discrimination device that discriminates the vehicle identification information of the vehicle from the obtained individual number of the ETC on-vehicle device, and 11 is the discriminating vehicle identification information provided in the discrimination device 10. A transmission device that transmits the notification device 6 wirelessly or by wire is shown.

  For example, in the case of a wireless device or the like, the notification device 6 is carried by a traffic instructor or guard 7 and, for example, in the case of a monitor or an electric bulletin board, is provided at the entrance 3 or in the vicinity thereof. . Further, when the determination device 10 is installed at the entrance 3 or in the vicinity thereof, the notification device 6 may be directly provided in the determination device 10. In this case, the transmission device 11 may be omitted.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the determination device 10 obtains the individual number of the ETC on-board unit of the related vehicle 4 that is scheduled to enter the entrance 3 of the specific location 1 and the vehicle identification information of the related vehicle 4. Whether the storage unit 12 stored in pairs and the individual number of the ETC on-vehicle device acquired by the individual number acquisition device 8 match the individual number of the ETC on-vehicle device stored in the storage unit 12. When the determination unit 13 determines that the individual numbers match, the notification device 6 notifies the vehicle identification information stored in pairs with the individual number of the ETC on-board unit. Configured to do.

  In addition, the individual number acquisition device 8 is directed to the upstream side of the lane 9 and has a radio wave radiation range 14 of a predetermined distance. The individual number acquisition device 8 may be provided at the entrance 3.

  It should be noted that the desired distance from the entrance 3 is that the traffic number or the guard is responsible for traffic safety and entrance management after the individual number acquisition device 8 acquires the individual number of the ETC on-board device of the related vehicle. It is determined from the attitude and the time required for preparation and the speed of the vehicle traveling on the general road.

  Further, the vehicle identification information includes, for example, vehicle classification information such as the company to which the vehicle belongs, the name of the load, the entrance permission number, and the license plate number.

  Since the vehicle identification information notification device such as a construction vehicle using the ETC of the present invention has the above-described configuration, the ETC on-board device 5 of the related vehicle 4 scheduled to enter the entrance 3 of the specific location 1 is provided. The individual number and the vehicle identification information are stored in the storage unit 12 of the determination device 10 as a pair in advance.

  Then, the individual number acquisition device 8 transmits the individual number of the ETC on-board device from the ETC on-board device 5 of the vehicle traveling on the lane 9 to the individual number acquisition device 8 at a predetermined time interval. An ETC detection signal is transmitted to the lane 9 side.

  The vehicle traveling in the lane 9 enters the radio wave emission range 14 of the individual number acquisition device 8 and receives the ETC detection signal, and transmits the individual number of the ETC onboard device 5.

  The individual number acquisition device 8 receives the individual number of the ETC on-vehicle device, and is stored in the storage unit 12 and the received individual number of the ETC on-vehicle device by the determination unit 13 of the determination device 10. It is compared whether or not it matches the individual number of the ETC on-board unit.

  If it is determined that the individual numbers match, the vehicle identification information corresponding to the individual number of the ETC on-vehicle device is transmitted to the notification device 6 by the transmission device 11.

  As a result, the traffic guide or the guard 7 can, for example, use the earphone or the like (not shown) if the notification device 6 is a wireless device, the vehicle of the related vehicle 4 that will enter the entrance 3 from now on. The identification information can be known, and the related vehicle 4 can be guided at the entrance 3 or the waiting place.

  When the notification device 6 is an audio speaker, vehicle identification information is emitted from the audio speaker. If the notification device 6 is a personal computer, the vehicle identification information is displayed on the personal computer, and the notification device 6 In the case of an electric bulletin board, the vehicle identification information is posted on the electric bulletin board.

  According to the vehicle identification information notification device for a construction vehicle or the like using the ETC of the present invention, since the ETC on-board device installed in most vehicles is currently used, installation of a dedicated transmitter or a GPS terminal is required. There is no hassle.

  Further, it is not necessary for the traffic guide or the guard 7 to always keep a close eye on the traveling vehicle approaching the entrance 3, and the related vehicle can be easily identified from the plurality of traveling vehicles. Further, even when the visibility is lowered in the rain or at night, or when the passing large vehicle becomes a blind spot, the related vehicle can be found early. Further, it is possible to eliminate erroneous guidance that leads to vehicles that are not related vehicles.

  In addition, since the traffic guide or guard 7 can know the vehicle identification information, the traffic guide or guard 7 can be provided with a preparedness to prepare for traffic safety and entrance management and allowance for preparation.

  In addition, if a DSRC antenna is used as the individual number acquisition device 8, an ETC vehicle-mounted device of a moving vehicle at a separation distance of several tens of meters can be detected with high accuracy. Moreover, since the functions of the discriminating device 10 and the transmitting device 11 are also provided, the discriminating vehicle is identified and the specific information is transmitted using only the DSRC antenna without providing the discriminating device 10 and the transmitting device 11 separately. You may do it.

  Further, the individual number acquisition device 8 may be provided in the opposite lane 15 opposite to the lane 9 as shown in FIG. 3 instead of being installed in the lane 9 facing the entrance 3. The individual number acquisition device 8 may be provided in both the lane 9 and the opposite lane 15 facing the entrance 3.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a notification device 16 for notifying the approaching vehicle 3 of the specific place 1 of the approach of a related vehicle is further provided, and the transmission is performed when the determination unit 12 determines that the individual numbers match. The device 11 may transmit the approach information of the vehicle to the notification device 16.

  Further, when the discrimination device 10 is installed at or near the entrance 3, the notification device 16 may be provided directly on the discrimination device 10. In this case, the transmission device 11 may be omitted.

  The notification device 16 includes, for example, a portable lighting device, a portable buzzer, a rotating lamp, a speaker, an electric bulletin board, and the like.

  In this case, the approach of the related vehicle approaching the entrance 3 is visually and audibly notified, so that the traffic director or the guard can surely guide the related vehicle.

  The vehicle approach notification device such as a construction vehicle using ETC according to the second embodiment of the present invention notifies the approach of the related vehicle 4 to the traffic guide or guard 7 of the entrance 3 as shown in FIG. Notification device 17 and an ETC vehicle-mounted device 5 installed on a vehicle traveling on a lane 9 of the general road 2 that is provided on the road side upstream of the general road 2 and is separated from the entrance 3 by a desired distance. The individual number acquisition device 18 such as a DSRC antenna for acquiring the individual number, the determination device 19 for determining the vehicle entering the entrance from the acquired individual number of the ETC on-board device, and the determination device 19 When it is determined that the vehicle enters the mouth, the transmission device 20 provided in the determination device 19 transmits vehicle approach information to the notification device 17 wirelessly or by wire.

  Examples of the notification device 17 include a portable lighting device, a portable buzzer, a rotating lamp, a speaker, and an electric bulletin board. In addition, the notification device 17 is carried by a traffic guide or a guard 7 in the case of a portable lighting device, a portable buzzer, or the like. 3 or in the vicinity thereof. Further, when the determination device 19 is installed at the entrance 3 or in the vicinity thereof, the notification device 17 may be provided directly on the determination device 19. In such a case, the transmission device 20 may be omitted.

  The determination device 19 is acquired by the storage unit that stores in advance the individual number of the ETC on-board device 5 of the related vehicle 4 that is scheduled to enter the entrance 3 of the specific place 1 and the individual number acquisition device 18. And a determination unit for comparing whether or not the individual number of the ETC on-vehicle device 5 matches the individual number of the ETC on-vehicle device stored in the storage unit, and the determination unit determines that the individual number matches. In this case, the notification device 17 notifies the vehicle approach information.

  The individual number acquisition device 18 has the same configuration as the individual number acquisition device 8 of the first embodiment. The desired distance from the entrance 3 is the same as in the first embodiment.

  Since the vehicle approach notification device such as a construction vehicle using the ETC according to the second embodiment of the present invention has the above-described configuration, the ETC of the related vehicle 4 scheduled to enter the entrance 3 of the specific location 1 is used. The individual number of the vehicle-mounted device 5 is stored in the storage unit of the determination device 19.

  And the said individual number acquisition apparatus 18 is a predetermined time interval in order to make the said individual number acquisition apparatus 18 transmit the individual number of the ETC onboard equipment 5 from the ETC onboard equipment 5 of the vehicle which is drive | working the said lane 9 to the said individual number acquisition apparatus 18. Then, an ETC detection signal is transmitted to the lane 9 side.

  A vehicle traveling in the lane 9 enters the radio wave emission range 14 of the individual number acquisition device 18 and receives the ETC detection signal, and transmits the individual number of the ETC on-board device 5.

  The individual number acquisition device 18 receives the individual number of the ETC on-board device, and the discrimination unit of the discrimination device 19 receives the received individual number of the ETC on-vehicle device and the ETC on-vehicle device stored in the storage unit. Compare with the individual number of the vessel.

  When it is determined that the individual numbers match, vehicle approach information is transmitted to the notification device 17 by the transmission device 20.

  Thereby, for example, if the notification device 17 is a revolving light, the traffic guide or the guard 7 uses the visual effect of the revolving light, and in the case of a speaker, the sound effect of the sound speaker, In the case of an electric bulletin board, it is possible to know the approach of the vehicle by its visual effect, and the relevant vehicle 4 can be guided at the entrance 3 or the waiting place.

  The individual number acquisition device 18 may be provided in the opposite lane 15 on the opposite side of the lane 9 instead of being installed in the lane 9 facing the entrance 3 as in the first embodiment. The individual number acquisition device 18 may be provided in both the lane 9 and the opposite lane 15 facing the entrance 3.

  According to the second embodiment of the present invention, the traffic guide or guard 7 is visually and audibly notified of the approach of the related vehicle approaching the entrance 3 from now on. The related vehicle can be guided.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Specific place 2 General road 3 Entrance 4 Related vehicle 5 ETC onboard equipment 6 Notification apparatus 7 Traffic guide or guard 8 Individual number acquisition apparatus 9 Lane 10 Discriminator 11 Transmitter 12 Storage part 13 Discriminator 14 Radio wave emission range 15 Opposite Lane 16 Notification device 17 Notification device 18 Individual number acquisition device 19 Discrimination device 20 Transmission device

Claims (2)

The general road for obtaining an individual number of an ETC on-vehicle device provided on the related vehicle passing through the general road at a desired distance from an entrance for a related vehicle to enter a specific place along the general road. An individual number acquisition device provided on the upstream side of
A discrimination device that discriminates vehicle identification information of the related vehicle from the obtained individual number of the ETC on-board device
A notification device for notifying the vehicle identification information to a traffic director or guard at the entrance;
It consists of a notification device that notifies the traffic guide or guard of the approach of the relevant vehicle,
The desired distance is a time when the traffic number or guard can prepare and prepare for the implementation of traffic safety and entrance management after the individual number acquisition device acquires the individual number of the ETC on-board device of the related vehicle. , The distance determined from the speed of the vehicle traveling on the general road,
The determination device includes a storage unit that stores a pair of an individual number of an ETC on-vehicle device provided in a related vehicle entering the entrance and vehicle identification information of the related vehicle;
It consists of a determination unit that compares whether or not the individual number of the ETC on-vehicle device acquired by the individual number acquisition device matches the individual number of the ETC on-vehicle device stored in the storage unit,
When the determination unit determines that the individual numbers match, the vehicle identification information stored in a pair with the individual number of the ETC on-board unit is notified by the notification device that notifies the vehicle identification information and the approach information of the related vehicle Is notified by the notification device that notifies the approach of the related vehicle, and a vehicle approach notification device using ETC that supports the guidance of the related vehicle . An individual ETC vehicle-mounted device provided in a related vehicle that enters a entrance for a related vehicle to enter a specific place along a general road in a storage unit provided in a determination device that determines vehicle identification information of the related vehicle Storing the number and the vehicle identification information of the related vehicle in pairs;
An individual of an ETC on-board device provided on a related vehicle traveling on the general road at a desired distance from the entrance by an individual number acquisition device provided on the upstream side of the general road for acquiring an individual number of the ETC on-vehicle device Obtaining a number;
A step of comparing whether or not the acquired individual number of the ETC on-board unit matches the stored individual number of the on-board ETC unit by the determination unit provided in the determination unit;
When it is determined by the determination unit that the individual number matches, the vehicle identification information stored in a pair with the individual number of the ETC on-vehicle device is transmitted to the traffic guide or guard at the entrance by the notification device that notifies the vehicle identification information. And a step of notifying the approach information of the related vehicle to the traffic guide or guard of the entrance by the notification device for notifying the approach of the related vehicle,
The desired distance is a time when the traffic number or guard can prepare and prepare for the implementation of traffic safety and entrance management after the individual number acquisition device acquires the individual number of the ETC on-board device of the related vehicle. , The distance determined from the speed of the vehicle traveling on the general road ,
A vehicle approach notification method using ETC that supports guidance of the related vehicle by notifying the vehicle identification information of the related vehicle and notifying the approach of the related vehicle .

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